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 gambling zone Oct 01, 2017

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People who spend a lot of time at the pokies could be familiar with ‘the zone’—a state of mind enhanced by the gambling environment to keep them at the machines.

The psychology of hoarding Sep 24, 2017

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We all have different approaches to how much stuff we accumulate. But what happens when your attachment to things becomes so strong that a decision to let go of anything is impossible?

The divided brain Sep 17, 2017

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Your brain is divided into distinct hemispheres which work together to give you different experiences of the world. But has the balance between the two halves of your brain got out of whack—and what’s the impact?

All in the Mind presents Science Friction Sep 11, 2017

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If you enjoy All in the Mind you may be interested in this Science Friction episode on the psychological impact of working on the U.S. drone program.

Contemplating consciousness Sep 10, 2017

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We contemplate the nature of consciousness with a philosopher, a neuroscientist, and a Buddhist scholar.

Racial bias and the brain Sep 03, 2017

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Racism can be blatant and violent but often it's subtle and insidious. We explore the psychology and neuroscience of racial bias.

The enigma of time Aug 27, 2017

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When we’re bored time drags, and wouldn’t you swear that time seems to speed up as you get older? Drawing on the latest insights from psychology and neuroscience we explore the mystery of time perception, it’s connection to our sense of self and how we could be the architect of our own perception of time.

Young people surviving cancer Aug 20, 2017

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When you are young the last thing you expect is to be diagnosed with cancer and have to face your own mortality. Psychologists are working on ways to support young adults through their diagnosis, treatment and life post treatment.

Off the hook—how to have a better relationship with your smart phone Aug 13, 2017

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How to renegotiate your relationship with your smart phone.

A meaningful life Aug 06, 2017

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It may well be that the most significant factor to determine sustained happiness is a sense of purpose and meaning in your life.