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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.

    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
    When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it

    When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it

    We all have moments in our lives when we feel an unconscious pull towards a certain decision.

    Should you walk down that dark alley? Does that person seem a bit off? Why is that giving me the heebie-jeebies?

    For Isla Lucas, a gut feeling while on holiday saved her life… Or did it?

    We take a look at the science and fantasy of intuition.

    If you liked this episode, you'll love our episode on The Pleasure Of Pain

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
139 Ratings

139 Ratings

Briz_Dee ,

Man Cave episode

Great pod. I love the grandfather comment!

Yogickev ,

Kevin UK

This show is fantastic. Compared to the bbc’s all in the mind, the show tends to focus on one topic and explores this in some detail. As a mental health practitioner, it has become part of my continuing professional development that I can listen to while I am driving to work. I have recommended some episodes in training I deliver. It is wonderful, as with other podcasts to have time to listen and think. I have also recommended some episodes to the folks I try to help in my job.

Thanks for a great show.

Elisa Di Napoli ,

Amazing show!

I love this podcast because it is not just informative and entertaining but so very varied! You can never be bored listening to such interesting subjects, I love getting inspired first thing in the morning and this is one of my favorite podcasts! Be sure to check it out!

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