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:

Easter special: The Brain in New York Apr 23, 2011

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The brain is the star of an exhibition at one of the world's great cultural institutions, the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. Get off the subway at West 79th Street and take a tour with Natasha Mitchell of her very favourite organ!

Mental health courts and the challenge of therapeutic jurisprudence Apr 16, 2011

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When people with mental illness and cognitive impairments cycle in an out of jail—is there a better solution? 'Problem solving courts' are one approach, and shift the relationship between the judge and the judged. Join Natasha Mitchell at a symposium considering the 'for and against' with key players in Australia.

Murder in mind Apr 09, 2011

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From Dexter and CSI to the nightly news - murder fills our media, and lethal violence never ceases to fascinate and frighten. A forensic look at the tense history of murder, and a modern rethink of the psychology of shame and honour in preventing it.

Fear, brains and rock'n'roll: meet Joe LeDoux Apr 02, 2011

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Rock star by night, neuroscientist by day—Joseph LeDoux's research has redefined our understanding of fear and emotion—and now the possibility of treating fearful memories. Natasha Mitchell visits his NYC studio to talk science, song, and his band, The Amygdaloids, where mind and brain take centre stage.

Buying desires: neuromarketing or neurohype? Mar 26, 2011

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Advertising used to be straightforward. Now neuromarketing has arrived, armed with a brain scanner and seeking to unearth your real buying desires. The Mad Men are excited, there's enticing potential, but neuroethicists have concerns for the autonomy and privacy of your inner-most sanctum - your thoughts.

Your fabulous bilingual brain! Mar 19, 2011

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Many Anglo-Australians lament speaking only one language when they travel overseas. But now we know being bilingual pays big dividends -- culturally and cognitively. From bilingual babies to slowing the deterioration of Alzheimer's, three leading psycholinguists join Natasha Mitchell to share their striking research.

Sit with Me: an anatomy of depression Mar 12, 2011

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Growing up with a depressed parent takes its toll, reframing how you look at the world as a child. In 2007, Mike Bernstein recorded a moving dialogue between 12-year-old Cameron and his father, Bob. Four years later Mike returns, to discover a staggering story in Bob's past. A rare insight into the anatomy of depression.

Mmm...that's tasty! Mar 05, 2011

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Are you a supertaster? Do your favourite flavours leave others flummoxed? Psychologist Linda Bartoshuk's influential work has unveiled how taste varies between people, and the striking impact that has on your health and wellbeing.

The Man Who Was Disappointed with What He Saw (Broadcast) & The Blind Brain (Podcast and Radio Australia) Feb 26, 2011

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S.B grew up blind. But at middle age his sight was returned to him. His case transformed the field of visual perception, but it's also the bittersweet story of the fruits, and spoils, of science. Due to BBC copyright, this week's podcast, Radio Australia and streaming version is the triumphant story of Zoltan Torey, blinded as a young man.

The Day My Mother's Head Exploded Feb 19, 2011

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In 1987, 46-year-old Nikki Palin's head 'exploded', according to her daughter Hannah. After a ruptured aneurysm, Nikki's personality radically changed and recovery was slow, but surprisingly Nikki likes her post-aneurysm self so much more! A before and after story that'll make you grin...and sing.

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