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 Psychology of Cults Dec 02, 2012

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If you sign up to a weekend personal development workshop, you don’t really expect to emerge 10 years later a shadow of your former emotional self. What sets many groups apart from what we regard as cults is a range of powerful psychological techniques which can be difficult to see through—particularly if you are at a vulnerable time of your life. We hear the story of one woman’s escape from a cult and some insights into those persuasive techniques

Hypnotic delusion Nov 25, 2012

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Ever heard of Cotard's delusion – the belief that you are dead, or Capgras delusion – that your loved one is an imposter? These persistent beliefs can have serious consequences. In some fascinating work, researchers at Macquarie University are now using hypnosis to recreate some delusions in healthy volunteers in the lab, to help understand and treat them more effectively. And Lynne Malcolm finds out if she’s hypnotisable.

A history of memory (online only) Nov 18, 2012

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For centuries scientists have grappled with the concept of memory—what is it, how does it work and can we really rely on it? US historian Alison Winter traces the history of the way we have conceptualised memory—from the use of truth serums and hypnotism to the science of forgetting. She describes the way memory has been compared to filing cabinets, flashbulbs and motion pictures over the past century.

Born this way: gender identity Nov 11, 2012

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Craig now lives as a man, and Julie lives as a woman. They have no doubts about their gender identity. The science now says it's reflected in the brain.

Art, science and schizophrenia Nov 04, 2012

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Many heads are now coming together to improve the lives of those who experience schizophrenia. Join Lynne Malcolm for this public discussion on art, science and schizophrenia.

How language shapes thought Oct 28, 2012

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New empirical research suggests that language has a powerful influence over the way we think and perceive the world.

The bilingual brain Oct 21, 2012

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We explore how speaking more than one language influences our cognitive capacity.

How children learn best Oct 14, 2012

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Dr Judy Willis applies new knowledge in neuroscience to develop better learning strategies for children.

Changing your brain Oct 07, 2012

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Barbara Arrowsmith-Young tells the inspiring story of how she overcame her severe learning difficulties with specific brain exercises. We also hear the moving accounts of two Australians who’ve taken a leaf out of her book.

Are we getting smarter Jul 08, 2012

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Are we getting smarter? We know our IQ scores have been steadily rising since we began measuring intelligence, but that’s not the full story. Moral philosopher James Flynn joins us to tackle the controversial questions of IQ in relation to race, gender and class.

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