Mental Health
- Steph and Laura get deeper on family, work and friendship.
CREATORS WE LOVE
Steph and Laura get deeper on family, work and friendship.
- The most fascinating stories about how our brains are wired.
CREATORS WE LOVE
The most fascinating stories about how our brains are wired.
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The ImperfectsHugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg2
All In The MindABC Australia3
On Purpose with Jay ShettyPerfect Strangers4
Steph & LauraShameless Media5
The School of GreatnessLewis Howes6
Do You F*cking Mind?Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach7
10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier
- 04/05/2024
How to help a conspiracy theorist: an ex believer and an expert weigh inSo you've got a loved one who's fallen deep down the conspiracy rabbit hole. Are they destined to stay there forever? Today, we hear from a former conspiracy theorist and a social psychologist on what fuels these beliefs, how likely people are to change their minds, and what you can (and can't) do to help. Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, The Certainty Myth.- 28/12/2024
Inside a sociopath's mind: "I'm capable of almost anything"Patric Gagne is a sociopath, but she doesn’t fit the stereotype. From a violent kid, to a PhD and author - we track the unusual story of a sociopath who learned to be 'good'. Plus, there's been some controversy and questions about the veracity of her PhD - so, we fact checked it. This episode was first released in May 2024. Need something to listen to next? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.- 27/12/2025
Got the ick? Dating, disgust and evolutionary psychologyHave you ever experienced "the ick"? It's that sudden, visceral feeling of being put off by someone you're dating. Maybe it's their hat, a hobby or even the way they laugh. Stories of the ick are prolific online, but it leaves us with a question - what causes it? To separate red flags from disgust, we get into the psychology of the ick - why you might feel icky, if it should be a deal breaker, and what it says about your own attachment style. You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode first aired in March 2025. Guests: MichaelaSingle and ick-prone Adam HorvathClinical Psychologist at Personal Psychology Professor Gery Karantzas, PhDCouples therapistDirector, Science of Adult Relationships laboratoryDeakin University Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineers: Tegan Nicholls and Michael GrossmanYou can find the transcript for this episode on its original webpage here. More information: The ick: Disgust sensitivity, narcissism, and perfectionism in mate choice thresholds- 26/06/2025
Munchausen by Proxy: when parents hurt their kidsWhy would any parent lie about their child's health? Or worse, intentionally make their child sick? In episode one of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we dive into a disorder that’s long been sensationalised in the media: Munchausen by Proxy – and ask: how do these parents get away with their lies? Can their behaviour ever be reformed? Guests: Brenda Bursch, PhDDirector, Pediatric Psychology in Outpatient Subspecialty Pediatrics ProgramProfessor of Clinical Psychiatry & Biobehavioral SciencesProfessor of Clinical PediatricsDavid Geffen School of Medicine,University of California, Los Angeles Professor Jon JureidiniChild psychiatristResearch Leader, Robinson Research InstituteUniversity of Adelaide Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrExecutive producer: Petria LadgroveSound engineer: John JacobsExtra information: Munchausen by Proxy: Clinical and Case Management GuidanceAPSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 1- Munchausen by Proxy Special IssuePsychological Treatment of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another/Munchausen by Proxy AbuseThe mothers accused of poisoning their kidsSupport resources: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14- 21/06/2025
Chronically stressed? These small changes can helpTime and time again, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen chronic stress wreak havoc on his patients' lives — contributing to autoimmune disorders, gut problems, low libido and more. But the most devastating blow struck his own family, when his father's punishing work schedule forced him to medically retire in his 50s. It’s an experience that led Rangan to rethink his own work and approach to medicine. Today, Dr Chatterjee, a GP and host of a mega popular wellbeing podcast, shares his story, as well as strategies for better managing stress in your own life. Guest: Dr Rangan ChatterjeeGP, author and host of Feel Better, Live More Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Tegan NichollsMore information: Rangan's Australian tour- 30/08/2025
Task paralysis and procrastination - why it's so hard to get sh*t doneFive years of unpaid taxes. Homework handed in on the last day of an extension. Some people are champion procrastinators. Why? And what does task paralysis (sometimes called ADHD paralysis) have to do with it? Today: the personality traits that make you more prone to procrastination, the types of tasks we're most likely to put off, and what to do if your to-do list sends you into fight-or-flight mode. You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. Guests: EvaHigh school student Dr Catherine HoulihanClinical psychologistSenior lecturer in clinical psychologyDirector of the UniSC Psychology ClinicUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarProducer: Rose KerrSenior producer: James BullenSound engineer: Simon BranthwaiteMore information: The skills supercommunicators use, which you can learn tooOutwardly impressive, losing it on the inside? The cognitive distortions of a high achieverWhy do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?Fighting for focus in the age of distraction
- 27 Sept
Find a man who can pitch a tent (and hello to our troll!)Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Well… we dive into the wide world of burner accounts and rogue internet activity, revealing some of our biggest internet secrets before we turn the tables and unpack yours! Then, we dissect the viral dating non-negotiables list and reveal our own… Laura isn’t stoked to find out she isn’t Steph’s perfect man. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.- 29 Sept
The tell-tale signs you've "aged up"Happy Hump Day!!! What are we oversharing today? Steph has realised she’s suddenly into Dancing With The Stars… and we have one very important question: have we officially aged up? We’re unpacking the tell-tale signs that you’re entering your *older* era, sharing our personal giveaways and hearing yours too. Then, we get into the big relationship debate: should your husband be your best friend? A viral piece from The Cut introduced us to the phenomenon of “mankeeping” and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this episode, Steph recommended The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Laura recommended Crew Girl. You can also find the Atlantic article referenced in the episode here! A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaurapodcast or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.- 4 Oct
The efficiency cultHi!! What are we oversharing today? We're breaking the recommendation rules... we saw Verity, and we have THOUGHTS. Then we’re asking: Is facing life with urgency actually good for us? We’re getting into why we’re always rushing, and whether everything really needs to be done right now. Finally, we're talking all things Margot Ackerly (...Robbie). Laura has some strong feelings about it, while Steph and Laura share their very different reasons for changing, or not changing, their names after marriage. Plus, we asked YOU what you think about taking your partner's name when you tie the knot. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.- 6 Oct
The "pick me" label (and step into our courtroom)Helllllo!!! What are we oversharing today? We’re starting today with a NEW SEGMENT: Welcome to the Steph & Laura courtroom, where we’re putting the internet’s most debated opinions on trial. This week’s cases include: should you use a fresh towel every time you shower? Do you owe your friends a reply within 48 hours? And the big one… should every adult know the phonetic alphabet? (Spoiler: turns out neither of us do.) Then, we’re diving into a conversation sparked by the comments on a reel we posted last week: the labels “girl’s girl” and “pick me girl”. What do these terms actually mean? Are they helpful ways to talk about behaviour and social dynamics, or do they sometimes oversimplify people? We’re unpacking it. In this episode, Steph recommended YouTube channel @farmon212th, and Laura recommended Next Gen Chef on Netflix. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram and TikTok at @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaurapodcast or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.- 6 days ago
'My phone bill exposed my nudes to my parents'Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're talking about the Berlin Marathon runner caught 34km into the race... on the back of a bike. Which got us thinking: when have you been caught red-handed? Steph reveals her most guilty teenage moment involving MMS and the horror of your parents reading your phone bill. Plus, after watching Sense and Sensibility, we’re unpacking birth order theory. Are eldest daughters really responsible overachievers, while the youngest siblings are charismatic attention seekers? We’re putting the stereotypes to the test. New KIC product alert! Shop KIC Hydration here now! A huge thank you to Ecosa for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au. And a shout-out to Glade. There is a fragrance to suit every personal memory and moment. Shop Glade Products online at Coles. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at @stephandlaura and TikTok @stephandlaura. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
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