All In The Mind

Why do people lie? Why do relationships fall apart? Can trauma change your brain?

Every week on All in the Mind, award-winning journalist Sana Qadar explores the psychology behind the biggest questions in our lives — how we think, feel and behave.

Featuring leading experts like Esther Perel, Billy Garvey and Ethan Kross, you’ll hear personal stories and practical insights that will leave you thinking long after the podcast ends.

Whether it’s debunking pop psychology trends or translating the latest neuroscience research, more than 100,000 listeners join Sana each month to learn the best strategies for surviving life with your mental health intact.

All in the Mind is created for ABC’s Radio National by specialist journalists and reporters at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and was awarded Best Health and Wellness podcast at the 2026 Australian Audio Awards

Latest Episodes:

The diagnosis that inspired an album Jan 14, 2024

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ARIA-nominated musician Parvyn knows what it's like to lose touch with reality.

Delusions, mania, psychosis — she's experienced it all, often while on tour.

Despite processing these experiences on her debut solo album 'Sa', she's never spoken publicly about her mental health — until now.

This episode was first broadcast in March 2023.

How The Man Cave talks to teens about toxic masculinity Jan 07, 2024

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As a teen, Hunter Johnson wanted to be the best at sport, the best at getting girls, and the best at getting attention. But one moment would change everything for him — forcing him to rethink his ideas about masculinity. Now, he's paying it forward.

Last week, we explored why toxic masculinity is tricky to talk about. Today, we hear from someone having that conversation daily — shifting the focus from toxic behaviours and beliefs … to emotional intelligence.

This episode was first broadcast in February 2023.

A dad's attempt to understand toxic masculinity Dec 31, 2023

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Do you get defensive when you hear the term toxic masculinity?

You wouldn't be the only one, if so.

In this episode, we follow one dad's attempts to understand where internet algorithms are sending his son… and ask, how do we deal with toxic masculinity, when the very term has become contested?

This episode was first broadcast in February 2023.

Gossip is fun! Gossip is bad! Gossip is… Good? Dec 24, 2023

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Sex, scandal, money and misdeeds. All elements of good gossip.

So why do we love the gossip, but not the gossiper?

And why are we invested in the secrets of celebrities, even though they're strangers?

This episode was first broadcast in February 2023.

Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids Dec 17, 2023

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The best grades, the best schools, the best sports programs, the best universities – sure, it's great for students to strive for success. But when does the pressure to succeed become too much?

American journalist Jennifer Wallace says 'toxic achievement culture' is harming the mental health of many students.

Is this a uniquely American phenomenon?

Hot and bothered Dec 10, 2023

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We all tend to get a bit cranky when the weather turns super hot, but did you know heatwaves can worsen certain mental health conditions?

We explore the troubling ways heat can affects our mental health and behaviour.

Just a heads up, this episode touches on the topic of suicide. Please take care.

The 5 things kids ask when they're grieving Dec 03, 2023

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Talking about death and grief is hard for anyone, let alone children.

But children do experience grief and often have questions they want to ask.

Today, how to talk to kids about death, loss and grief.

How the drive to be perfect is linked to eating disorders Nov 26, 2023

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Aiming for perfect sounds like a good thing, right?

But when perfectionism grows into hurtful self-criticism and unrelenting standards, it can be damaging for your mental health.

And it turns out, perfectionism is linked to an already complex group of mental illnesses.

Today, the role perfectionism plays in eating disorders.

Please take care while listening if this topic is sensitive for you. And if you would like support, the Butterfly Foundation has a national support helpline for body image issues or eating disorders. You can reach them on 1800 33 4673 or head to their website.

Mental illness ran in Meg's family. Suicide forced them to talk about it. Nov 19, 2023

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Pulitzer prize finalist Meg Kissinger grew up in the 1960's and 70's, steeped in feelings of shame and guilt about the mental illness that plagued her family.

Now a journalist covering mental health, she's made it her mission to share stories of lost loved ones and the systems that failed them.

This episode explores the topic of suicide. Please take care while listening and don't hesitate to reach out for support if you need it. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Is life coaching legit? Nov 12, 2023

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Social media abounds with mindset mentors, spiritual healers, influencers and more — many of who offer life coaching.

Does anyone know what they're talking about?

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