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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.

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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.

    Gender euphoria and an untold story of joy

    Gender euphoria and an untold story of joy

    Trans non-binary performer Dax has spent most of her life not loving who she sees in the mirror. That is, until earlier this year.

    A few months ago, Dax finally experienced a particular kind of joy — gender euphoria. And it's transformed the way she sees herself.

    So what is gender euphoria? Why is it so powerful for trans and non-binary people? And why are researchers keen to flip the script and talk about trans joy?

    If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode Taking back control of your time. 

    • 29 min
    Inside a female sociopath's mind: "I'm capable of almost anything"

    Inside a female 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 now 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.




    Need something to listen to next? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.




    Guest:
    Patric Gagne, Author, Sociopath: A Memoir.




    Credits:
    Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar
    Producer: Rose Kerr
    Sound engineers: Tegan Nicholls and Ann-Marie de Bettencor

    • 29 min
    No control, no agency. The housing crisis is warping people's view of the future

    No control, no agency. The housing crisis is warping people's view of the future

    Madi's had 25 rental applications rejected. Seen absolute horror houses while searching for a rental. It's all driving her to despair.

    Today, how housing insecurity can alter our sense of agency and how we perceive the world around us.

    If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode, Is life coaching legit?

    • 29 min
    Searching for awe, when you've never felt it

    Searching for awe, when you've never felt it

    Have you ever experienced the feeling of awe?

    Maybe it was sparked by an awesome view, a moving artwork or witnessing the birth of a child.

    Today we follow one person's attempt at finding awe when she's never felt it before.

    What does awe do to us? What benefits can it offer?

    If you'd like to listen to more of All in the Mind, check out our episode Does guilt have a silver lining?

    • 30 min
    How to help a conspiracy theorist: an ex believer and an expert weigh in

    How to help a conspiracy theorist: an ex believer and an expert weigh in

    So 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. 

    • 31 min
    Stigma, shame and schizophrenia

    Stigma, shame and schizophrenia

    Over the last couple of weeks, schizophrenia has been appearing in headlines across the country as details of the Bondi Junction attack unfold.

    Coverage of mental health conditions, especially one as complex as schizophrenia, can be shrouded in stigma.

    So today, we revisit our conversation with journalist Elfy Scott, sharing the one thing her family never spoke about - her mother's schizophrenia. 

    This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. 

    If you're looking for what to listen to next, check out our episode ADHD, TikTok, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria — meet Matilda's brain

    • 29 min

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One of my fave podcasts!

Sana is the most amazing podcast host, and every episode leaves me with something fascinating to mull over, and often an epiphany to change the way I think about things. Highly recommend!

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