246 episodes

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.

All In The Mind ABC listen

    • Science
    • 4.3 • 2.2K Ratings

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.

    Cults and coercive control

    Cults and coercive control

    Popular culture is endlessly fascinated with cults, and they have the capacity to make ordinary people do unthinkable things.

    Today - how cults reel people in, how coercive control keeps them there and what it takes to get out.

    This episode was first broadcast in October 2022. 

    And if you enjoyed listening, you should check out our episode The History of Brainwashing.

    • 29 min
    What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part two

    What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part two

    That voice inside your head - where does it come from? 

    We bring back a topic that was one of our most popular for a long awaited part two. Today, what shapes your internal chatter.

    Our original episode on chatter is called Controlling the chatter in your head, if you liked this episode you'll love that one!

    • 29 min
    How (not) to manifest a million dollars

    How (not) to manifest a million dollars

    If you could manifest anything into your life, what would it be? A perfect partner, your dream house, winning the lottery?

    Manifesting promises a limitless potential of dreams to achieve — through methods like vision boards and affirmations.

    But does manifesting actually help us realise our goals? Is it harmless fun? Healthy positive thinking? Or can manifestation lead the brain down some dark alleys that you might not expect?

    In this episode we mention another episode called Visualisation and values — goal setting like a winner. It's part two of our two part series on the athlete's mindset. Part one is called A winning mindset — how top athletes think.  

    If you have a topic idea for All in the Mind, reach out to us via email at mind_rn@abc.net.au 

    • 29 min
    Wanted: Unicorns. Mission: Mars.

    Wanted: Unicorns. Mission: Mars.

    NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the next decade or so. But can our minds handle it?

    We talk to a NASA psychologist and retired astronaut about the psychological challenges people already face on long-duration space missions — and find out what it will take to get to Mars.

    If you liked this episode, you might like one of our past episodes about the isolation we all experienced during the pandemic. It's called The brain in isolation. 

    • 29 min
    The skills supercommunicators use, which you can learn too

    The skills supercommunicators use, which you can learn too

    What does working for the CIA, navigating hot button topics and talking to teenagers all have in common? They're situations that supercommunicators excel at.

    Today, we explore how you can become a supercommunicator too. 

    In this episode we touch on a previous story, Introversion vs Extroversion. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love that one too. 

    • 30 min
    Moog became a Youtube megastar — and it messed with his mental health

    Moog became a Youtube megastar — and it messed with his mental health

    Parasocial relationships can be intense — and we all have them to some degree. Whether you're a Swiftie, a fan of the Matildas or just watch the local news every night.

    But what its like to be on the receiving end of millions of parasocial relationships?

    For Blair Joscelyne AKA Moog, one half of Mighty Car Mods, it took some unexpected steps to cope.

    If you're interested in what it's like to be famous, you'll love our episode The dark side of fame and what it does to the brain.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
2.2K Ratings

2.2K Ratings

dunnknow ,

Repeats.

Love the show, love the host love most of the topics but summertime repeats are a tad off putting.

Kim McLean ,

My go to show

I have been listening for as long as I can recall and I continue to be interested in each of the topics presented. The concepts are presented thoughtfully and with many voices that investigate a variety of perspectives.

Rob W Kal ,

Why so much background music?

The background music/noise is very annoying. Thankfully does not continue through the whole thing. Not sure what value is added and for me is off putting. I suspect others can ignore easily. Maybe two versions are required.

Top Podcasts In Science

The Infinite Monkey Cage
BBC Radio 4
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Dr Karl Podcast
ABC listen
Radiolab
WNYC Studios
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Sam Harris
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward

You Might Also Like

Life Matters - Full program podcast
ABC listen
Conversations
ABC listen
Health Report - Full program podcast
ABC listen
Big Ideas
ABC listen
Days Like These
ABC listen
What's That Rash?
ABC listen

More by ABC Podcasts

Conversations
ABC listen
If You're Listening
ABC listen
ABC News Daily
ABC
What's That Rash?
ABC listen
Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside
ABC Grandstand
Late Night Live - Full program podcast
ABC listen