All In The Mind

ABC listen
  • 4.9 (15)
  • LIFE SCIENCES
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
All In The Mind Podcast

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Mates vs strangers — why humans connect and divide

    It's human nature to form groups — families, friends, online communities. We love to be surrounded by people similar to us. But that can also make us discriminatory and defensive. And social media makes that instinct worse. Today, we look at how our brains evolved to connect and divide, and what that means for the problems we face in our modern world. This episode was first broadcast in April 2023. Looking for something to listen to next?  Check out another All in the Mind episode, The Certainty Myth.

    29 min

  2. 14 SEPT

    Cranky and depressed: Why bad sleep equals bad mental health

    When you think about pillars of health a few things might come to mind — nutrition, exercise, connectedness. But there's something many of us miss off that list — sleep. Insomnia does so much more than make us cranky, it's closely tied to our mental health. Not just how we feel on a day to day basis, but our likelihood of developing depression. This week, what happens when you don't get enough sleep; the effect on your brain and why it's so impactful on your mental health. If you'd like to learn more about sleep, check out the science team's Sleeptember content. This episode touches on the topic of suicide. Please take care while listening. If you need support, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

    29 min

  3. 7 SEPT

    The five types of stalker and how to spot them

    Earlier this year, the Netflix program Baby Reindeer brought stalking firmly back into the zeitgeist - sparking discussion about the psychology of people who stalk and the impact it has on victims. So what goes on in the mind of a stalker? How do the various types, from incompetent suitor to intimacy seeker, differ? And what should you do if you think you have a stalker?

    30 min

  4. 31 AUG

    What we get wrong about attachment styles

    Attachment theory is a foundation of modern psychology — a framework for understanding human relationships and how we connect other people. But has social media taken this concept — grounded in decades of research — too far? Scroll through Instagram or TikTok for too long, and you might think that if you have a certain attachment style, you're fundamentally unlovable — or that you need to steer clear of people who are avoidant, anxious or not secure enough. Today, what we get wrong about attachment styles. Plus, the experiments that helped discover them in the first place ... and how a better understanding of attachment could help us to heal. If you liked this episode, you'll love our episode on when to trust your gut instinct and when to ignore it.

    30 min

  5. 24 AUG

    The false promise of love languages

    Do you know your love language?  Maybe you've done an online test — tested your partner — spent time talking it over — even made decisions about your relationship on the basis of your love language. But where did this concept of love languages even come from? And how good is the evidence that backs it up? Today, two research psychologists go deep on the concept of love languages — and what they really mean for your relationships. Want more relationship content from All in the Mind? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.

    29 min

  6. 17 AUG

    The damage done by emotionally immature parents

    How would you describe your parents? Nobody's perfect, of course, but some parents leave more of a mark than others. Today, we revisit the life-long impact of having 'emotionally immature' parents, as Dr Lindsay Gibson's book hits bestseller lists. This episode was first broadcast in May 2021. If you're looking for another episode to listen to, why not check out Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology.

    30 min

  7. 10 AUG

    Turning sleeplessness into stargazing

    Can't sleep? Worries keeping you up at night? It might be time to look to the stars. For National Science Week, we're investigating the relationship between the night sky and mental wellbeing. So can spending time under the night sky give you a mood boost? And if it does … why? Looking for more nature in your life? Check out our episode Nature prescriptions — just what the doctor ordered.

    29 min

  8. 3 AUG

    The Tetris effect: How we learnt to manipulate dreams

    It sounds like fantasy, but the manipulation of dreams is now possible — and it's thanks to a well known video game, Tetris. So what does Tetris have to do with dreaming, and could companies use this to shape what we see when we sleep? Want to learn more about dreams? Check out our episode 'As real as waking life' — exploring lucid dreams. Hear our first episode about Tetris: Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma.

    29 min
See All (343)

Hosts & Guests

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    ABC listen
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    343
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Show Website
    All In The Mind

More From ABC Podcasts

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada