Program: All In the Mind

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Sana Qadar

All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

Airs Sunday 1pm. Repeated: Monday 1.30pm, Friday 2.30am.

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Why do athletes choke under pressure?

The siren has sounded. The scores are even. A footy player has one final chance to kick an easy goal to get his team into the finals. He’s right in front of the goals. He lines up. Kicks. Misses.

Published: SatSat 20 Jul 2024 at 6:00pmwith Sana Qadar

Birds eye view image of a runner laying on a race track with their head in their hands.

Duration: 29 minutes 9 seconds

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Conspiracies: why people change their mind

What if your entire understanding of the world — your beliefs, how you parent, how you work, how you interact with friends at the pub — all came crashing down? For Stephanie, Jules and Joel — who are all former conspiracy theorists — that was their…

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Duration: 30 minutes 31 seconds

Published: 13 Jul 2024Sat 13 Jul 2024 at 6:00pmwith Sana Qadar

How bystanders (like you) can help stop domestic violence

After enduring years of abuse, Robyn Westgate was jailed for the murder of her husband. Now out of prison, she runs training programs that aim to reduce domestic violence. Robyn says the key is empowering people to be better bystanders.

Duration: 29 minutes 6 seconds

Published: 6 Jul 2024Sat 6 Jul 2024 at 6:00pmwith Sana Qadar

Dark tourism + selfie sticks = moral outrage

Since the days of gladiator battles and public hangings, dark tourism — our attraction to places linked to death and despair — has been a part of human behaviour. But there's something in the 21st century that's causing debate… Selfies.

Illustration of a man taking a selfie. His head has been replaced with a large face emoji with no mouth.

Duration: 30 minutes 12 seconds

Published: 29 Jun 2024Sat 29 Jun 2024 at 6:00pmwith Sana Qadar

How to win the battle for better sleep

Do you wake up each morning refreshed and well-slept? Or are you the kind of person who tosses and turns for ages before falling asleep, ruminating on all of your missteps and stresses from the day? If you chose option two, this episode is for you.

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Duration: 29 minutes 6 seconds

Published: 22 Jun 2024Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 6:00pmwith Sana Qadar

Feature Articles

The psychology of choking under pressure in sport, and what we can learn from it

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, but even elite sportspeople can find themselves unable to perform. Why do athletes "choke" under pressure, and how can they reduce the likelihood of it happening again?

A man in a red singlet about to throw a basketball

Published: SatSat 20 Jul 2024 at 9:13pmby Belinda Smith

These conspiracy believers thought vaccines were used to control us before something changed their minds

Four former conspiracy theorists held beliefs that governed almost every aspect of their lives. Then, for each of them, a powerful trigger made them change their minds.

Joel Hill, with bald head and black t-shirt, smiles sitting at wooden table with grass and green bushes behind him.

Published: 13 Jul 2024Sat 13 Jul 2024 at 10:00pm

Robyn was in an abusive marriage for more than 10 years. One conversation was pivotal

After enduring years of abuse, and then years in prison, Robyn Westgate now runs a training program which aims to reduce domestic violence.

A woman with brown hair and a grey jumper, sits in the sun by a river.

Published: 8 Jul 2024Mon 8 Jul 2024 at 9:00pmby Fiona Pepper

Stuck in a doomscrolling dive? Here are signs of 'vicarious trauma' to watch out for

Experts think exposure to traumatic content on social media, such as uncensored images coming out of the Middle East, can give some people PTSD. So what signs should you look out for, and how can you protect yourself?

A girl sitting cross-legged looking at her phone with a worried look on her face; and her forehead in the palm of her hand

Published: 4 Jul 2024Thu 4 Jul 2024 at 8:00pmby Anna Salleh and Sana Qadar

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