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 History of Brainwashing Jan 27, 2023

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Where do you draw the line between brainwashing… and influence?

Thought control… and mere suggestion?

From the Korean War, to The Beatles, to current day, we trace the sometimes scary/sometimes weird history of brainwashing.

The Art of Negotiation: mind games and emotional intelligence Jan 22, 2023

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This episode was first broadcast in September 2022.

You might not think of yourself as a negotiator but big or small we all negotiate daily.

Getting better at it could make your life easier.

So what's the most effective way to negotiate?

Is playing hardball ever a useful strategy?

And what do you do when you're at a power disadvantage?

'Refrigerator mothers' and the history of autism Jan 15, 2023

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This episode was first broadcast in May 2022.

On All in the Mind this week, the early history of autism.

With historian of science Professor Marga Vicedo we learn about the blame that was cast on mothers, the fight to get adequate help and support for families, and the movement that one mother, Clara Park, helped spark.

Humour me: why we laugh and what counts as funny Jan 08, 2023

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This episode was first broadcast in March 2022.

Why do we laugh, and what makes something funny? A psychologist, a neuroscientist and satirist Mark Humphries weigh in on humour and the brain.

The vicious cycle of alcohol and anxiety Jan 01, 2023

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Over summer, we're sharing some of our favourite episodes of the year. This one was first broadcast in April 2022.

Anxiety and alcohol misuse are a common pairing. How do the two egg each other on and what can be done to halt the cycle?

Plus, the personality traits that shape our likelihood of harmful alcohol use.

What happens when our minds wander? Dec 25, 2022

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This summer, we're sharing some of our favourite episodes of the year. This episode was first broadcast in April.

What are the constructive things our minds do when they wander?

And when does mindwandering cross over … into not-so-constructive territory?

Guests:Professor Moshe BarCognitive Neuroscientist, Bar-Ilan University; Author, Mindwandering: How It Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity

Producer:James Bullen

Sound Engineer:Roi Huberman

A kid can't be diagnosed as a psychopath. Why? Dec 16, 2022

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

As he got older, his behaviour worsened.

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

The toxic effects of rudeness Dec 09, 2022

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This episode was first broadcast in November 2021.

Are your colleagues rude?

Do people regularly ignore each other or dismiss opinions in meetings? Ever gotten an all caps email?

On All in the Mind this week, we examine the toxic effects of rude behaviour.

And are we getting more rude as a society?

#TraumaTok: How trauma took over the internet Dec 02, 2022

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If you open any social media app, you're likely to eventually come across videos of people discussing trauma.

The hashtag TraumaTok has billions of views...

So how did trauma take over the internet? And what effect is it having on our mental health? Technology Reporter Ariel Bogle investigates.

Treating IBS with... Hypnotherapy? Nov 25, 2022

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When you get nervous, can you feel it in your stomach?

The gut-brain connection is something many of us have experienced but probably not given much thought to.

Research into this connection has led to the rise of a seemingly unexpected treatment for IBS: hypnotherapy.

Producer Danni Stewart investigates how Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be treated.

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