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Earlier this year, the Netflix program Baby Reindeer brought stalking firmly back into the zeitgeist - sparking discussion about the psychology of people who stalk and the impact it has on victims.
So what goes on in the mind of a stalker? How do the various types, from incompetent suitor to intimacy seeker, differ? And what should you do if you think you have a stalker?
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Attachment theory is a foundation of modern psychology — a framework for understanding human relationships and how we connect other people.
But has social media taken this concept — grounded in decades of research — too far?
Scroll through Instagram or TikTok for too long, and you might think that if you have a certain attachment style, you're fundamentally unlovable — or that you need to steer clear of people who are avoidant, anxious or not secure enough.
Today, what we get wrong about attachment styles. Plus, the experiments that helped discover them in the first place ... and how a better understanding of attachment could help us to heal.
If you liked this episode, you'll love our episode on when to trust your gut instinct and when to ignore it.
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Do you know your love language?
Maybe you've done an online test — tested your partner — spent time talking it over — even made decisions about your relationship on the basis of your love language.
But where did this concept of love languages even come from? And how good is the evidence that backs it up?
Today, two research psychologists go deep on the concept of love languages — and what they really mean for your relationships.
Want more relationship content from All in the Mind? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.
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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.
Today, we revisit the life-long impact of having 'emotionally immature' parents, as Dr Lindsay Gibson's book hits bestseller lists.
This episode was first broadcast in May 2021.
If you're looking for another episode to listen to, why not check out Milgram Shock and Stanford Prison — what we misunderstand about the most infamous experiments in psychology.
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Can't sleep? Worries keeping you up at night? It might be time to look to the stars.
For National Science Week, we're investigating the relationship between the night sky and mental wellbeing.
So can spending time under the night sky give you a mood boost? And if it does … why?
Looking for more nature in your life? Check out our episode Nature prescriptions — just what the doctor ordered.
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It sounds like fantasy, but the manipulation of dreams is now possible — and it's thanks to a well known video game, Tetris.
So what does Tetris have to do with dreaming, and could companies use this to shape what we see when we sleep?
Want to learn more about dreams? Check out our episode 'As real as waking life' — exploring lucid dreams.
Hear our first episode about Tetris: Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma.
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For people with PTSD, flashbacks can be an unwelcome and distressing experience. To tackle this problem, researchers have turned to Tetris.
Yep - the falling blocks puzzle game from the '80s.
Today, we discover how Tetris can be used to treat trauma.
If you'd like to listen to more All in the Mind, check out our episode The confusion around concussions.
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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. The pressure of such a moment was phenomenal, and the player choked under it.
So what happens in the brain during such intense periods? Why can some people remain calm while others can’t handle it?
If you're keen to listen to another episode, check out Wanted: Unicorns. Mission: Mars.
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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 reality.
And digging their way out of the conspiracy rabbit hole came with a whole lot of challenges.
Today on All in the Mind: falling into and out of conspiracy ... and rebuilding your life after breaking free.
And if you enjoyed listening, you should go back and check out our earlier episode on how to help conspiracy theorists.
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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.
Today, one woman's story from domestic violence survivor to domestic violence consultant, and the importance of speaking up.
Please note this episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault and domestic violence. It may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.
Resources:
1800 Respect
Men's Referral Service
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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.
Digital media isn't all bad though. It's also creating opportunities for authentic storytelling.
Today, we examine what dark tourism is, if it's ethical, and when it is (and isn't) appropriate to snap a selfie.
If you're keen for another episode of All in the Mind, check out You've got the music in you.
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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. Two sleep experts share advice on making night-time more restful — beyond the standard 'don't look at your phone before bed.' (Though that's important too).
This episode was first broadcast in March 2023.
Looking for something to listen to next? Check out our episode, Busting bias: what works and what doesn't.
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Presenter/Producer: Sana QadarProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Ann-Marie DeBettencor -
Long before Bieber fever and Swifties, there was Lisztomania.
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer who inspired such intense fandom and frenzy that it was dubbed mania.
So, was it true mania? What caused fans to respond to him so passionately?
And what can Lisztomania reveal about the way we talk about female obsession?
If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode; Hook me baby one more time: the psychology of pop music.
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For 8 months, images and videos of the carnage in Gaza have been flooding social media. They give a powerful view of what's happening to Palestinians on the ground – but they also have the potential to cause vicarious trauma.
Today – what is vicarious trauma, and why doomscrolling doesn't help.
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Trans non-binary performer Dax has spent most of her life not loving who she sees in the mirror. That is, until earlier this year.
A few months ago, Dax finally experienced a particular kind of joy — gender euphoria. And it's transformed the way she sees herself.
So what is gender euphoria? Why is it so powerful for trans and non-binary people? And why are researchers keen to flip the script and talk about trans joy?
If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode Taking back control of your time.
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Patric Gagne is a sociopath, but she doesn’t fit the stereotype.
From a violent kid, to now a PhD and author - we track the unusual story of a sociopath who learned to be 'good'.
Plus, there's been some controversy and questions about the veracity of her PhD - so, we fact checked it.
Need something to listen to next? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.
Guest:Patric Gagne, Author, Sociopath: A Memoir.
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Presenter/Producer: Sana QadarProducer: Rose KerrSound engineers: Tegan Nicholls and Ann-Marie de Bettencor -
Madi's had 25 rental applications rejected. Seen absolute horror houses while searching for a rental. It's all driving her to despair.
Today, how housing insecurity can alter our sense of agency and how we perceive the world around us.
If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode, Is life coaching legit?
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Have you ever experienced the feeling of awe?
Maybe it was sparked by an awesome view, a moving artwork or witnessing the birth of a child.
Today we follow one person's attempt at finding awe when she's never felt it before.
What does awe do to us? What benefits can it offer?
If you'd like to listen to more of All in the Mind, check out our episode Does guilt have a silver lining?
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So you've got a loved one who's fallen deep down the conspiracy rabbit hole. Are they destined to stay there forever?
Today, we hear from a former conspiracy theorist and a social psychologist on what fuels these beliefs, how likely people are to change their minds, and what you can (and can't) do to help.
Want to listen to more All in the Mind? Check out our episode, The Certainty Myth.
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Over the last couple of weeks, schizophrenia has been appearing in headlines across the country as details of the Bondi Junction attack unfold.
Coverage of mental health conditions, especially one as complex as schizophrenia, can be shrouded in stigma.
So today, we revisit our conversation with journalist Elfy Scott, sharing the one thing her family never spoke about - her mother's schizophrenia.
This episode was first broadcast in April 2023.
If you're looking for what to listen to next, check out our episode ADHD, TikTok, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria — meet Matilda's brain
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