Podcasts about All in the Mind

Do you struggle with making big life decisions? Maybe it's moving overseas, quitting your job or deciding to have a baby. This week, how to ditch analysis paralysis and make a life-changing choice. 

When you fall asleep do you dream of falling Tetris pieces? There's a name for this – the Tetris Effect. Scientists have been investigating its use in boosting creativity and productivity and brands are trying to figure out how to monetise it. So just how malleable does playing video games make our minds? And is it possible for companies to use this research to hijack our dreams? Guest: Shelby Traynor for All In The Mind

Finance journalist Alan Kohler and Patricia Collins, who had just joined the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, recall their vivid memories from the night that irrevocably changed DarwinIt's been half a century since Darwin was nearly completely razed by Cyclone Tracy.On Christmas Day in 1974, the monster cyclone bore down on the city, killing at least 66 people.Both Alan Kohler and Patricia Collins survived that night in very different circumstances.Alan was living in a share house on stilts with other young journalists at the time, and they were all huddled in the bathroom when the house fell down.The next day, he and his friends set about printing an emergency copy of the Northern Territory news to let locals know what had happened and what do to next.Patricia was still a teenager and had recently enlisted in the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service.Stationed at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, Patricia and the other women in the Navy were given the option to evacuate after the storm, or to stay.Patricia chose to stay and help get Darwin back on its feet.Further informationDisasters take time to work through — and it's ok to ask for support. If this episode of Conversations brings up any issues for you, you can call any of these helplines: You can also call any of these hotlines if you, or someone you know, is in distress:Lifeline on 13 11 14Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636Mensline on 1300 789 978Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511This episode of Conversations discusses natural disasters, storms, wet season, how to survive a cyclone, Darwin, Northern Territory, Top End, Monsoon Season, tropical weather, modern history, Australian history, books, grief, reflection, personal stories.

Dr Laura Driessen takes you 26,000 light-years away, into the centre of our galaxy and beyond in the search for radio stars, supermassive black holes and supernova remnants.Dr Laura Driessen is a radio astronomer who is fascinated with the scale of the universe and the wealth of information it holds, especially in its stars.Her obsession began as a child, looking through her mini telescope on family camping trips at the planets and at comets.But it wasn't until Laura was an undergraduate science student — poring over data from a giant radio telescope to create images of what the centre of our Milky Way looks like — that she got truly hooked into radio waves.Laura now specialises in radio stars at the University of Sydney's Institute for Astronomy.What she is discovering about these flaring beasts could be pivotal in the search for other habitable plants, and possibly alien life. This episode of Conversations discusses space exploration, physics, astrophysics, astronauts, rocket ships, space shuttles, telescopes, radio telescopes, aliens, NASA, Elon Musk, Space X, galaxies, constellations, astronomy.

Matt Mewburn, one of Australia's last blacksmiths, takes you inside the "iron cathedral", where blacksmithing is still very much alive.Matt didn't grow up dreaming of forging knives and sculptures over heat as hot as volcanic lava.He thought he might take over the family farm or become a scientist.But when Matt was 20 years old, his father unexpectedly died, and Matt went looking for a hobby to keep himself distracted through the grief.A spontaneous trip to the local TAFE in Sydney introduced him to the magic of metallurgy and a burning passion was forged for the creativity and simple perfection of smithing.Matt developed his skills in his apprenticeship and then overseas during his so-called Journeyman years, spending time in a seminary in the hills of Tuscany, and in Scotland and Norway. For the last decade, Matt has been the custodian of Australia's largest and most historic rail works in Sydney.This episode of Conversations discusses apprenticeships, trade school, art, death of a parent, grief, origin stories, family dynamics, life story, loss, reflection, death, how to grieve, farming, regional Australia, Eveleigh, Carriage Works, Sydney, Australian history, vocational training, iron ore, steel.

Writer Emily Maguire on losing her own faith, but finding awe and inspiration in a controversial myth about a female pontiff who some people believe sat disguised on the papal throne for two years in the ninth century.Writer Emily Maguire grew up in a very Christian home, where life revolved around the Church and prayer.By the time she was in her late teens, Emily had well and truly rebelled against her religious upbringing, eventually dropping out of high school, getting a job at McDonalds and getting married.But it wasn't until she suffered a rare stroke in her 20s, that Emily truly lost her faith.She remained fascinated by the history and the stories of the Church, however, and has written several books inspired by that interest.Most recently, Emily was gripped by a tale that has haunted the Catholic Church for more than 1,000 years—rumours of a woman who disguised herself as a man, entered a Benedictine Monastery and rose up the ranks until she was elected the most holy ruler of all, the Pope.If she truly did exist, after two years on the papal throne, Pope Joan was found out in the most dramatic way possible.This episode of Conversations discusses Catholicism, Jesus, religion, faith, writing, books, atheism, Christianity, finding God, losing faith, agnostics, spirituality, Christian history, power, politics, Roman Empire, Constantine, Charlemagne, marriage, childless by choice, Pope Joan, female pope, female Bishop, female leadership, teenage girls, teen sexuality, rebellion, crisis of faith.

Welcome to the PlayStation Daily Podcast! It's Friday! PlayStation Stars is coming back and I got my old Bloodhound's Fang again in Elden Ring, woot woot! JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/bFRGGqVF You can follow me on Threads and Instagram at psdailypod: https://www.threads.net/@psdailypod. And on Facebook: https://facebook.com/psdailypod. Or email me your feedback and topic ideas at playstationdailypod@gmail.com and I'll respond to it on the show! Today's Music is the song "Kick! Punch! It's All In The Mind" from the Parappa the Rappa soundtrack.

What does an effective workplace wellbeing strategy look like? For some organizations, it's fruit boxes and staff discounts. For consultant and author Liggy Webb, it's a holistic approach that factors in the physical, social, mental, financial, digital, environmental and spiritual health of colleagues. In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross and Nahdia are joined by Liggy to discuss: The benefits of a more structured approach to wellbeing   How to approach each of the ‘7 Wisdoms of Wellbeing' The role of personal responsibility in wellbeing. For more from Liggy, check out her website: liggywebb.com You can also check out her Future Human series, available now. In ‘What I Learned This Week', Nahdia recommended ‘The impact of bad news, compassion fatigue, and the psychology of whistleblowing' from All In The Mind. Ross recommended Lauren Bacall's autobiography, By Myself and Then Some. For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit mindtools.com/business. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work. Or you can email rgarner@mindtools.com Connect with our speakers    If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers: Ross Garner Nahdia Khan Liggy Webb

How stressed out do you get by TV quiz shows? And would that change if you were a contestant yourself? Cognitive researchers at the University of Arizona have studied back-episodes of Mastermind to find out how people react in high-stress situations - particularly how much they blink. Their findings offer insight into how blinking changes in stressful and mentally challenging situations – but also what it can tell us about cognitive processes. Claudia Hammond hears from BBC presenter and Celebrity Mastermind "Champion of Champions" 2019, Samira Ahmed, and speaks to Bob Wilson, associate professor in cognitive science and psychology at the University of Arizona, about the research. Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten what you came in for? Studies show that changing your physical location can "bookend" thoughts and shape how our memories compartmentalise information. Now a new study has been looking at whether shifts in our moods can do the same. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, used music to elicit specific emotions in subjects, so they could assess how changes in emotional states might affect how memories are formed. Claudia hears from assistant professor of psychology, David Clewett, one of the paper's authors.And this week's studio guest Catherine Loveday, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Westminster, explains why anger can on occasion be a rather useful emotion.Organisations offering information and support relating to some of the issues covered in this series of All In The Mind can be found at bbc.co.uk/actionline. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Lucy Taylor Studio Manager: Tim Heffer Production Coordinator: Siobhan Maguire Editor: Holly Squire

2023 is the centenary of Larry Stephens, writer and collaborator with the Goons and Tony Hancock, a unique comedy creator whose life was cruelly cut short in 1959. To celebrate Larry's contribution to British comedy this year, as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival, the team who previously breathed new life into the Goon Show by restaging a handful of classic episodes has come back together for one night only to perform two shows which Larry co-wrote with Maurice Wiltshire: The Moriarty Murder Mystery and The Seagoon Memoirs. Joining Tyler to talk about it all are Richard Usher (Sellers), Jimm Rennie (Secombe) and Mark Earby (Milligan), as well as producer/director Dave Freak and Julie Warren, author of the recent Larry Stephens biography 'It's All In The Mind' - Julie will be holding a Q&A ahead of the shows on Sunday 8th October 2023. As well as talking about the creative process involved in putting together such a performance, the team talk about Larry's life and his relationship with the Goons and Hancock, including the scripting of a pre-Hancock's Half Hour vehicle for the lad himself: Vacant Lot, performed live in 2017 as part of the Festival. It promises to be a magnificent show and tickets are on sale now for £15 - please visit Birmingham Comedy Festival presents The Goon Show. (bhamcomfest.co.uk) or phone the box office on 0121 780 3333

Kansas - What's On My Mind (3:36)The Charlie Daniels Band - Dixie On My Mind (2:36)The Moody Blues - Legend Of A Mind (6:40)Billy Joel - Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind (Live) (8:21)Mark Almond - New York State Of Mind / The City (6:43)Michael Stanley Band - Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind (4:17)Roy Buchanan - Can I Change My Mind (6:33)Frank Zappa - Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up (5:42)Stillwater - Mind Bender (4:14)The Amboy Dukes - Journey to the Center of the Mind (3:33)Dwight Twilley - Twilley Don't Mind (2:56)Montrose - One Thing On My Mind (3:41)James Taylor - Carolina In My Mind (Live) (4:04)Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind (3:49)The Easybeats - Friday On My Mind (2:45)Little River Band - Man On Your Mind (4:07)Rare Bird - Peace Of Mind (5:24)Loggins & Messina - Peace of Mind (4:06)Boston - Peace Of Mind (Live) (5:08)Boston - Peace of Mind (5:05)Steely Dan - Time Out Of Mind (4:14)Nektar - It's All In The Mind (3:24)GTR - When the Heart Rules the Mind (5:28)Bourgeois Tagg - I Don't Mind At All (2:34)John Lennon - Mind Games (4:13)George Harrison - I Got My Mind Set On You (3:51)Peter Frampton - Friday On My Mind (4:08)The Zombies - I Can't Make Up My Mind (2:38)Signal7@att.net

‘Life is for living', according to the well-used expression: What we choose to do is up to us. That may not be completely true, but there is no harm in dreaming about what we'd like to achieve in our life. Many of us write a list of things we'd like to do before we die – often called a bucket list.“生活就是为了生活”，这句话用得很好：我们选择做什么取决于我们自己。这可能并不完全正确，但梦想我们想要在生活中实现什么并没有什么坏处。我们中的许多人都会在死前写下我们想做的事情的清单——通常被称为遗愿清单。Bucket lists have been called ‘the greatest hits of your life' and have helped some people overcome anxiety which would have stopped them following their dreams. Some of us may choose to write one to fill our life with exciting and new experiences – from skydiving to swimming with sharks – the list is unlimited.遗愿清单被称为“你一生中最伟大的打击”，并帮助一些人克服了焦虑，这些焦虑会阻止他们追随自己的梦想。我们中的一些人可能会选择写一篇来让我们的生活充满令人兴奋和新的体验——从跳伞到与鲨鱼一起游泳——这份清单是无限的。This is something the BBC radio programme All In The Mind has been looking at. It heard from a blogger called Annette White who said she made a promise to live her bucket list which “continuously pushes the comfort zone to its limits and beyond it.” Such a list can be exciting and can indeed help you plan your life and give you focus. When the BBC reporter Helen Fawkes knew she was suffering from incurable ovarian cancer, she took comfort in drawing up a bucket list -although she called it her ‘list for living' because these were things for making the most of life. Sadly, she was not able to achieve all of her 50 things before she died at the age of 45.这是 BBC 广播节目 All In The Mind 一直在关注的内容。它是从一位名叫安妮特怀特的博主那里听到的，她说她承诺要遵守她的遗愿清单，“不断将舒适区推向极限并超越它”。这样的清单可能会令人兴奋，并且确实可以帮助您规划生活并让您专注。当 BBC 记者 Helen Fawkes 知道她患有无法治愈的卵巢癌时，她欣慰地制定了一份遗愿清单——尽管她称其为“生活清单”，因为这些是充分利用生活的东西。可悲的是，在她 45 岁去世之前，她未能完成她所有的 50 件事。Creating a bucket list can certainly give us hope, but some people have argued it can be used as a coping strategy to try to control something uncontrollable – death. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair told the BBC that she was “not really in favour of bucket lists… [they] take you away from the chance to be spontaneous.” It's probably true that a list can encourage people to follow someone else's idea of the perfect life. And also, following a fixed list of goals makes you less impulsive - your aims and wishes might change as you approach the day when you finally kick the bucket.创建一个遗愿清单当然可以给我们带来希望，但有些人认为它可以作为一种应对策略来尝试控制无法控制的事情——死亡。临床心理学家琳达·布莱尔告诉 BBC，她“并不真正支持遗愿清单……[它们] 会让你失去自发的机会。”清单可以鼓励人们追随别人对完美生活的想法，这可能是真的。而且，遵循固定的目标清单会让你不那么冲动——当你接近你最终踢桶的那一天时，你的目标和愿望可能会发生变化。But why not at least dream of what we would like to do? Why not reach for the stars, even if we only reach the sky? Whether we want to plan it or just see what happens, we don't know what tomorrow will bring, so maybe we should live for today.但为什么不至少梦想我们想做的事呢？即使我们只能到达天空，为什么不伸手去摘星星呢？无论我们是想计划还是只是看看会发生什么，我们都不知道明天会带来什么，所以也许我们应该为今天而活。词汇表life is for living 活出精彩bucket list 人生愿望清单anxiety 焦虑experience 经历skydiving 跳伞运动comfort zone 舒适区to its limits 到……最大限度focus 专注的重点，中心take comfort 从……中得到安慰coping strategy 应对策略uncontrollable 无法控制的in favour of 支持，赞同spontaneous 自发的，本能的goal 目标impulsive 冲动的kick the bucket 死亡reach for the stars 追求难以实现的东西live for today 活在当下

Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be. This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber.

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you've always had trouble being on time, starting things you don't finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood.

Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets. But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him. One they planned never to reveal. Until …

Guilt and shame are often used interchangeably, but researchers in emotion and psychology say they are distinct – and often motivate people into very different paths of behaviour. For the feeling of guilt, at least, that might even push you into making unexpected positive changes.

Guilt and shame are often used interchangeably, but researchers in emotion and psychology say they are distinct – and often motivate people into very different paths of behaviour. For the feeling of guilt, at least, that might even push you into making unexpected positive changes.

In the uncertain times we live in, how exactly are we meant to make up our minds? How do we weigh up pros, cons and risk factors, and how do stress and fear bear on our capacity for critical thinking? And how often are we even aware of the decisions we're making? On All in the Mind this week, a special panel discussion recorded at the Sydney Writers' Festival.

Music is central to the human experience. We celebrate with it, commiserate through it - often some of our strongest memories are tied to it. On All in the Mind this week, how music affects us from the womb through the rest of our lives - and what new research tells us about its measurable impact on our mental health. Plus, the 'plink' test - how our musical memories can identify a track from just a sliver of song, and the power of music to shape our emotions.

On All in the Mind this week, the early history of autism. With historian of science Professor Marga Vicedo we learn about the blame that was cast on mothers, the fight to get adequate help and support for families, and the movement that one mother, Clara Park, helped spark.

Have you ever wanted to change your personality? Many people do - studies find we're keen to become more extroverted, more agreeable and more conscientious. But what does the evidence say about whether people do change? And can you tweak your personality deliberately?

Two disasters, two years apart - the ongoing mental health impact on survivors and what the research can tell us about the different ways people respond to these life-changing events.

The quirks of psychology that influence when we give to charity … and when we don't.

Dolls can tell us a lot about how kids see the world – especially when it comes to race. One American researcher spent months watching pre-schoolers play with dolls and what she observed shocked her. Plus, did you know the very first study of children and their thoughts about dolls actually changed the course of American history? First broadcast 4 April 2021.

Anxiety and alcohol misuse are a common pairing. How do the two egg each other on and what can be done to halt the cycle? Plus, the personality traits that shape our likelihood of harmful alcohol use.

Grief is deeply painful but it's something the majority of us …eventually … find ways to live with. But research is starting to emerge on how the pandemic may have changed the way we grieve - making the experience more intense, more debilitating.  As places like Australia and the US move on from the harshest restrictions of the last two years… is how we grieve returning to baseline? Or is it still too early to know? On All in the Mind this week, how the COVID pandemic has changed the nature of grief. 

About one in five Australians experience a mental illness in any given year. But what about when mental health issues occur ... together? On All in the Mind this week, we look at a massive Scandinavian epidemiological study series which considers why having one mental illness puts you at greater risk of developing subsequent ones, and explore what that might mean for the treatment and prevention of mental health issues.

What are the constructive things our minds do when they wander? And when does mindwandering cross over … into not-so-constructive territory?

If you're lucky enough to have fallen in love at some point in your life, you've  probably also had your heart broken. The experience can be excruciating, protracted, disorienting … but can it cause you lasting psychological – even physical – harm? 

Chris Hadnagy's job involves breaking into banks. But he's not after money, gold or jewels. He's searching for weaknesses – in systems, in security, and in people.  And he doesn't use weapons or threats of violence to get past guards and into vaults. He uses a smile - and a few tricks from his toolbox of psychology and social engineering techniques. Chris is the founder and CEO of Social Engineer LLC and lectures about social engineering around the globe. On All in the Mind this week, the psychology of influence and what makes some people more vulnerable to being ‘hacked' than others. [This episode originally aired on 01 August 2021]

Why do we laugh, and what makes something funny? A psychologist, a neuroscientist and satirist Mark Humphries weigh in on humour and the brain.

We'd love to share with you an excerpt from a new ABC podcast called What the Duck?! Each week the ABC's resident nature nerd Ann Jones explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?! Like, why do quolls have spots? Who farts (and who doesn't)? And how do snakes climb trees? Join Ann alongside experts and ordinary Aussies alike to solve mysteries, smash myths and uncover the bizarre truth about nature down under. Listen for free on your mobile device on the ABC listen app, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

Spicy food, scary movies, BDSM … why do humans sometimes chase painful experiences and how are they linked to pleasure?

Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is tricky to pick up at the doctor's office and impossible to cure. And for those who live with the condition, their families and their carers, the situation can be very challenging. On All in the Mind this week, we hear from those people and a researcher who has spent decades working on the condition.

What happens when we let our most destructive emotion dominate? On All in the Mind this week, we explore why we get angry, how you might control aggression and whether it can ever be ... useful.

We're urged to stay positive and keep up a cheerful disposition ... but sometimes things are just awful, aren't they? On All in the Mind this week we look at why we engage in toxic positivity, why it's so damaging when we do and whether something called 'tragic optimism' could be the antidote.

Most of us have an inner voice – it reminds you to pick up milk on your way home, helps problem solve, or rehearse what you're going to say. But there are times that helpful voice veers into harmful chatter.  

You've heard of adrenaline, oxytocin and cortisol, but what about glutamate and GABA? And how much do you really know about the chemicals coursing through your brain? On All in the Mind this week, we take a whistle stop tour through your brain to learn how various chemicals influence our behaviour.

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous time, despite the sleep deprivation and constant crying. But for many women, it can be a dark time. We know one in six suffer post partum depression, but there's another condition that affects women during this period that you may not have heard of. It's called post-partum psychosis. It's rare, but for those who get it, it can be utterly debilitating. This episode was first broadcast on 25 April 2021.

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How would you describe your parents? Nobody's perfect, of course, but some parents leave more of a mark than others. On All in the Mind this week, we look at the life-long impact of having 'emotionally immature' parents. This episode was first broadcast on 30 May 2021.

Have you ever tried a self-help book? Did it… well, help? On All in the Mind this week, why self-help sometimes falls short ... and the problem with pop psychology more generally.

One spring weekend a few years back, around 15 people gathered in a south Melbourne office space. They were mostly neuroscience and maths types and there for something super niche and somewhat nerdy — the Australian Memory Championships. Anastasia Woolmer was a first time competitor — but she'd go on to win. On All in the Mind, she explains the techniques memory athletes use, and how you can apply them to everyday life. This episode was first broadcast on 30 May 2021.

It's the lightest metal on the periodic table. Its origins lie in the very beginnings of our universe. And it's taken, in the form of a pill, by thousands of Australians every day. Join us as we dive deep into the story of this wonder element lithium — the magic ion, as it's sometimes called — and its remarkable impact on mood. This episode was first broadcast on 28 March 2021.

How many times in a day are you doing just one thing? Or is it more common that you're multitasking – maybe texting and walking? Reading while listening to music? We all multitask to some degree, but do any of us do it well? And is that even possible? This week on All in the Mind, we look into the science of multitasking – why we struggle to do it, why some of us are better at it than others – and how to do it effectively if you must

Major trials are bringing us a step closer to seeing psychedelic substances used in therapy practice for PTSD, anxiety and depression. On this episode of All in the Mind, we take a look at where the research is currently at. 

We all have resentments in our lives, big or small. How can we move past the feeling and even repair relationships that get bogged down in resentment? The answer may have something to do with ... gratitude.

What role does dopamine play in cycles of addiction — and how might we use that knowledge to break them?

Career, family, relationships - how do we think about big decisions and in turn how do they shape our lives? And what makes a 'good decision?' On All in the Mind this week, we hear from three people who have faced big life decisions and an expert who researches life's choices and how we can make better ones.

Kirsty Lang on Aaron Beck the Eminent psychiatrist who developed cognitive behavioural therapy into the world's most popular treatment for depression and anxiety. Joan Carlyle the principal soprano at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for almost 20 years. Etel Adnan one of the Arab world's most important writers, and author of one of the most important War Novels ever written and Anne Bradford Compiler of the bestselling crossword solver's dictionary who could complete the Times puzzle in six minutes. Producer: Neil George Interviewed guest: Dr Judith Beck Interviewed guest: Catriona Gallo Interviewed guest: Peggy Reynolds Interviewed guest: Dr Elizabeth Marcus Interviewed guest: Gillian Beauchamp Archive clips used: BBC Radio 4, All In The Mind 26/03/2003; BBC TWO, Living Hell: Depression 03/03/1999; BBC TWO, Music On Two: I Think It Should Go Like This 31/01/1973; Serpentine Galleries, Etel Adnan Reading From The Arab Apocalypse 07/10/2015; HENI Talks, Hans Ulrich Obrist Visits Etel Adnan 24/02/2020; BBC Radio 4, The Reference Library 21/11/2000.