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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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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 -
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? -
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? -
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. -
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 -
"Scarier than killer robots": why your mind isn't ready for AI
The AI revolution is coming. Your mind isn't ready for it.
Cognitive Neuroscientist Joel Pearson walks us through the many ways artificial intelligence is messing — and will mess — with our psychology.
From falling in love with AI to unforgettable deep fakes, we dive into an uncertain future and what you can do to prepare for it.
If you'd like to hear more from Joel, he featured on our episode about intuition called When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it.
And if you want to hear more about artificial intelligence, check out the latest season of Science Friction, Hello AI Overlords.