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All In The Mind ABC listen
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4.5 • 617 Ratings
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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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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. -
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
Customer Reviews
Why the annoying background sounds???
I’d give you five stars except for those background sounds because they are so distracting I miss entirely what is being said over them. Why in earth do you do that??
One liberal slant too many for my taste
I've been a long time listener and have enjoyed many episodes over the years. However, the episode about "conspiracy theorists" slanted as if they are lunatics running naked with machetes down the street, is where my journey ends. I found distasteful and incorrect. The fact is 99% of the so called conspiracies have been proven TRUE. So having a right wing nut bag guest talking about trying to reform a conspiracy theorist friend was completely trash. The fact that many on the left fail to acknowledge all these so called conspiracies are being proven true would have been a better more intriguing listen. Perhaps an "expert" could assist some of them to wake the f up and open their eyes, walk them thru the trenches of their mental illness and arrive in a bright shining field of conservative clarity. On a greater note, I cannot and will not support this podcast or any other avenue of right wing lunacy with my time or pocketbook. Bad mouthing the other side doesnt do your listenership any favors. Im sure im not the only listener who was lost in that train wreck of an episode. Adios Sana.
Never disappoints!
Great interviews on a wide range of interesting topics.