All In The Mind

ABC listen

4.3 (2.5K)
LIFE SCIENCES
UPDATED WEEKLY

All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

6 DAYS AGO

Pyromania vs revenge – why do people light fires?

Australians know the devastation of bushfires all too well. So why would anyone deliberately light a fire? In this episode of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we're exploring the psychology of arson. Answering questions like, how does it relate to pyromania? What do we know about the profile of a typical arsonist? And how do investigators track down the source of a blaze? Guests: Dr Paul ReadClimate criminologist Dr Nichola TylerSenior lecturer, forensic psychologySwinburne University of Technology Richard WoodsDirector, Wildfire Investigations and AnalysisAdjunct Associate Lecturer, Wildfire Investigation, Charles Sturt University Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Emrys CroninExtra information: Adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who deliberately set fires: A systematic review The truth about Australia's fires — arsonists aren't responsible for many this season Some Coalition MPs say that arson is mostly to blame for the bushfire crisis. Here are the facts Deliberately lit vegetation fires in Australia Clinical characteristics of child and adolescent psychiatric outpatients engaging in fireplay or arson: a case–control study What are the differences between children and adolescents who deliberately light fires? The Acquisition of Fire

30 min
26 JUNE

Munchausen by Proxy: when parents hurt their kids

Why 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 Guidance APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 1- Munchausen by Proxy Special Issue Psychological Treatment of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another/Munchausen by Proxy Abuse The mothers accused of poisoning their kids Support resources: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14

32 min
23 JUNE

INTRODUCING — Criminal Psychology

On All in the Mind, we investigate why people behave the way they do. But there are some perspectives we don't often hear about. Introducing Criminal Psychology, a special series diving into just that. On this four-episode series, we'll cover arson, kleptomania, serial killers and Munchausen by proxy as we look at what drives people to the extremes of human behaviour. And we'll examine how our understanding of the human mind can better help us to prevent harm. Whether you're a dedicated fan of true crime or curious about the inner workings of our minds, stay tuned — our first episode is out on Sunday June 29.
21 JUNE

Chronically stressed? These small changes can help

Time 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

32 min
14 JUNE

Loneliness — you're not alone, from Ladies, We Need To Talk

Loneliness hurts. And we know it's bad for us, worse than smoking or obesity. Even though a third of us are lonely, we're embarrassed to say so. So, what would happen if we talked about our loneliness openly? And how can we build more meaningful connections? This week we have a special episode from our friends at Ladies, We Need To Talk. Host Yumi Stynes speaks to women who are lonely, one within a marriage and one hoping to find a partner, to understand the toll it can take. Plus, psychologist Dr Bella Ingram shares tips on how we can insulate ourselves from the chill of being lonely. More information: Ending Loneliness Report Resources: Beyond Blue Lifeline 13 11 14

32 min
7 JUNE

The confusion about concussions

Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and don't always get taken seriously. And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why? The brain is your most important organ, after all! This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions. This episode was first broadcast in October 2023. Guests:Dr Lewis FreethPsychiatrist Kate Naznin Virji-BabulPhysical therapist and neuroscientistAssociate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Faculty of MedicineUniversity of British Columbia Shreya McleodPhysiotherapistLecturer, Australian Catholic UniversityPhD candidate, University of Newcastle Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Russell Stapleton

30 min
31 MAY

Managing your emotions so they don't manage you

Avoiding your emotions is generally a recipe for disaster — but Ethan Kross makes a case for occasional 'strategic' avoidance. He’s a professor of psychology from the University of Michigan, and he’s appeared in some of our most popular episodes: Controlling the chatter in your head and What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part two. He’s back to share more tools for taking charge of your emotions. Guests: Ethan Kross, PhDProfessor of Psychology and Management, University of MichiganAuthor, Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don't Manage You Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Dylan Prins

31 min
24 MAY

Do people really behave differently in a crowd?

Panicky. Irrational. Impulsive. These are the traits that have long been associated with crowd behaviour. But modern crowd science suggests that’s an incomplete, if not inaccurate picture. From crowd crushes to terrorist attacks, we take a closer look at how people really behave in crowds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe in one. Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, Can music inspire mania? Guest: Associate Professor Milad HaghaniPrincipal Fellow in Urban Resilience & MobilityUniversity of Melbourne Credits: Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Roi HubermanMore info: How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 1. Decision making of individuals How simple behavioural modifications can influence evacuation efficiency of crowds: Part 2. Physical movement of individuals How behavioural changes in social groups affect evacuation efficiency of crowds Contemporary understanding of riots: Classical crowd psychology, ideology and the social identity approach The role of social identity processes in mass emergency behaviour: An integrative review English riots 2011: new research shows why crowd behaviour isn't contagious How to stay safe in a New Year's Eve crowd

31 min

See All (341)

Sana Qadar

Host
Rangan Chatterjee

Guest
Ethan Kross

Guest
Milad Haghani

Guest

4.3

out of 5

2,487 Ratings

Great podcast

23 Mar

Natadimi

I love this podcast. All topics are very relevant and presented in an informative manner, easy to understand and listen.
All in the mind

4 Mar

Uhohbongo

A compassionate, interesting look into the human psyche - excellent programme
Learn and grow

24 Feb

Dave Sydney1

Just wanted to take a minute to share how good is this program. It provides accurate information, slow deep interviews to highly specialised professionals giving the opportunity to the listeners to come to our own conclusions. Congratulations to the journalist, hope to hear and see more of her future programs in the ABC.
All round: excellent

1 Feb

Peter Cats

All in the Mind is very well produced. The writing and production are thoughtfully composed to segue through the discussion points seamlessly while adding extra context for curious minds. It is almost as if Qadar has read the question directly from my mind. The explored topics are engaging, relevant, and frequently cover themes that don’t get enough attention. I always find myself learning something new and interesting, even in my own professional field.

All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.