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 decades long feud of mind vs brain in AI Nov 05, 2023

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To imagine the future of artificial intelligence, it's important to reflect on some of the big moments in it's past.

This week, James Purtill from Science Friction brings us a story of competition, surprise and thinking machines.

This is the only time you'll hear Science Friction in the All in the Mind feed. To hear the full six-part series on AI, Hello AI Overlords, search for Science Friction in your podcast feed.

ADHD, TikTok, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria — meet Matilda's brain Oct 29, 2023

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TikTok is a mixed bag when it comes to mental health content. Great at raising awareness and building community, but not always accurate or evidence based.

Journalist Matilda Boseley sees both sides – but she says TikTok was the push she needed to seek out a formal diagnosis.

The confusion around concussions Oct 22, 2023

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Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and not always taken seriously.

And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why?

The brain is your most important organ, after all!

This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions.

What psychosis feels like: The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness Oct 15, 2023

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Artist Matt Ottley has been experiencing hallucinations since he was a child.

Today, Matt takes us on a journey to understand what psychosis can feel like, through storytelling and musical composition.

A kid can't be diagnosed as a psychopath. Why? Oct 08, 2023

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As a toddler, Nicole's son was extremely aggressive.

As he got older, his behaviour worsened.

In this episode from our archives, we examine 'callous unemotional traits' — the early warning signs of psychopathy that emerge in childhood.

This episode was first broadcast in December 2022.

Seeing red — anger and aggression Oct 01, 2023

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What happens when we let our most destructive emotion dominate?

On All in the Mind this week, we explore why we get angry, how you might control aggression and whether it can ever be ... useful.

This episode was first broadcast in February 2022.

Introversion vs Extroversion Part II: Genes, gender and leadership Sep 24, 2023

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In part two of our look at introversion and extroversion, we dive into the science and psychology of personality.

How do we develop these traits? How much are our genes responsible?

The way brains of introverts and extroverts differ will probably surprise you.

This episode was first broadcast in August 2022.

Introversion vs Extroversion Sep 17, 2023

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Jessica Pan was a life-long shy introvert and for the most part she was happy with this aspect of her personality – until the loneliness crept it.

This week on All in the Mind, the first of two episodes exploring introversion and extroversion.

The benefits and downsides of each, how these traits impact our mental health and whether we change, if we want to.

This episode was first broadcast in August 2022.

Its not just mums that get perinatal depression and anxiety Sep 10, 2023

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1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, and more seem to be willing to reach out for help.

Chris Jephcott wishes he'd been one of them.

If this episode raises any issues for you, you can reach out to:

Lifeline13 11 14

Beyond Blue1300 22 4636

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)1300 726 306

Nature prescriptions — just what the doctor ordered Sep 03, 2023

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Nature is good for our wellbeing. But how much green space does a community need, before you can see a wellbeing boost?

And how do we encourage people to spend more time outdoors?

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