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:

Dreams—the lucid experience Jan 25, 2015

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Have you ever had a dream in which you are aware that you are dreaming? These seemingly altered states of consciousness are called lucid dreams.

Dreams—windows to the mind Jan 18, 2015

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In the first of our two-part series on dreaming we explore the latest science about this altered state of consciousness.

The forces that shape us Jan 11, 2015

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The hidden forces that shape our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. What if your name could predict your future career, your culture could influence your judgement of distance, or the physical appearance of your chess opponent could determine whether you win or lose?

The psychopath within Jan 05, 2015

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The intriguing story of the neuroscientist with the brain scan of a psychopathic killer, and can we stop 'callous and unemotional' kids from becoming adult psychopaths?

Willpower Dec 28, 2014

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Willpower is the greatest human strength. Our capacity for self control is a finite energy and can be strengthened with exercise.

The narcissism epidemic Dec 22, 2014

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Are we in the midst of a narcissism epidemic? We explore the causes, symptoms and solutions to this growing trend of self obsession.

Mirrors of the mind Dec 14, 2014

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In the early 90s a team of neuroscientists reported a new class of brain cells in the macaque monkey and the mirror neuron theory took off. It's been used to explain many aspects of what it is to be human, but has it been oversold?

Taming the black dog—new approaches to depression Dec 07, 2014

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From clinical hypnosis to transcranial direct current stimulation

Deep brain stimulation Nov 30, 2014

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Hear about a man who had deep brain stimulation surgery, and who was woken up in the middle of it to answer the surgeon's questions.

Borderline personality disorder—what works? Nov 23, 2014

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What works for borderline personality disorder