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#188 – Dr Matt Bernstein on The Relationship Between Metabolism and Mental Illness
#188 – Dr Matt Bernstein on The Relationship Between Metabolism and Mental Illness

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Matt Bernstein about the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry and how metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle factors influence mental health.

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Nesh Nikolic4 September 2025
#187 – Dr Joanna Moncrieff on her book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin Myth
#187 – Dr Joanna Moncrieff on her book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin Myth

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Joanna Moncrieff about her latest book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin Myth.

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Nesh Nikolic20 August 2025
#186 – Jacqueline Anderson on Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
#186 – Jacqueline Anderson on Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Associate Professor Jacqueline Anderson about the long-term impact of traumatic brain injuries and how they affect cognition, identity, and daily life.

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Nesh Nikolic7 August 2025
#185 – Dr David Healy on How Antidepressants Shape Mental Health and Impact Society
#185 – Dr David Healy on How Antidepressants Shape Mental Health and Impact Society

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. David Healy about how psychotropic drugs and clinical trials have influenced the way we understand mental health and the broader impact these developments have had on society.

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Nesh Nikolic30 July 2025
#184 – Professor Jae Jung on Understanding and Supporting High-Ability Students
#184 – Professor Jae Jung on Understanding and Supporting High-Ability Students

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Jae Jung about how to better understand and support gifted students, the importance of differentiated education, and the future of high-ability learning.

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Nesh Nikolic14 July 2025
#183 – Lisa Anne Williams on How Emotions Are Shaped by Our Social World
#183 – Lisa Anne Williams on How Emotions Are Shaped by Our Social World

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lisa Anne Williams about how our emotions are shaped by social experiences and the powerful, adaptive functions of positive social emotions like pride and gratitude.

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Nesh Nikolic14 July 2025
#182 – Nik Steffens on Social Identity and the Psychology of Teamwork in Organizations
#182 – Nik Steffens on Social Identity and the Psychology of Teamwork in Organizations

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Nik Steffens about how identity, connection, and purpose shape not only individual outcomes but also drive collective success within organizations.

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Nesh Nikolic25 June 2025
#181 – Dr Zhi Yi Ong on The Neurobiological Mechanisms of Food Intake and Addiction
#181 – Dr Zhi Yi Ong on The Neurobiological Mechanisms of Food Intake and Addiction

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Zhi Yi Ong about the neurobiology of food intake, exploring how gut-brain interactions shape eating behavior and its connection to addiction.

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Nesh Nikolic18 May 2025
#180 – Lana Tikhomirov on the Ethics of AI in Human Decision-Making
#180 – Lana Tikhomirov on the Ethics of AI in Human Decision-Making

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lana Tikhomirov about the intersection of AI and human decision-making, exploring its ethical concerns, cognitive challenges, and growing role in high-stakes fields like healthcare.

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Nesh Nikolic24 April 2025
#179 – Dr Simon Byrne on Evolving Treatments for Anxiety and Children’s Mental Health
#179 – Dr Simon Byrne on Evolving Treatments for Anxiety and Children’s Mental Health

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Simon Byrne about evolving approaches to anxiety treatment—including CBT and ACT—and how evidence-based models can better support children’s mental health.

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Nesh Nikolic16 April 2025
#178 – Dr Poppy Watson on Compulsive Reward-seeking Behaviour
#178 – Dr Poppy Watson on Compulsive Reward-seeking Behaviour

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Poppy Watson about compulsive reward-seeking behavior, commonly seen in drug or gambling addiction, but also in more subtle forms that influence our everyday actions and habits.

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Nesh Nikolic14 March 2025
#177 – Dr Amy Peden on Global Drowning Prevention Through Research and Advocacy
#177 – Dr Amy Peden on Global Drowning Prevention Through Research and Advocacy

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Amy Peden about the global drowning crisis, the key risk factors involved, and what can be done to reduce these tragic incidents.

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Nesh Nikolic21 February 2025
#176 – Dr Robyn Walser on Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Trauma
#176 – Dr Robyn Walser on Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Trauma

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Robyn Walser about using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals navigate and heal from trauma.

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Nesh Nikolic17 February 2025
#175 – Ahu Kocak on Suicide Assessment and Prevention Strategies
#175 – Ahu Kocak on Suicide Assessment and Prevention Strategies

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ahu Kocak about her experience in developing suicide assessment and prevention strategies in correctional settings.

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Nesh Nikolic10 February 2025
#174 – Ben Newell on The Role of Behavioural Science in Promoting Climate Action
#174 – Ben Newell on The Role of Behavioural Science in Promoting Climate Action

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ben Newell about the power of behavioral science and the role that psychology can play in motivating individuals and societies to take meaningful action on climate change.

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Nesh Nikolic24 January 2025
#173 – Professor Kim Delbaere on Promoting Healthy Ageing
#173 – Professor Kim Delbaere on Promoting Healthy Ageing

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kim Delbaere about understanding physical, psychological and cognitive factors causing falls as well as topics about promoting healthy ageing.

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Nesh Nikolic26 December 2024
#172 –Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski on Virtual Reality for Life Skills in Intellectual Disabilities
#172 –Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski on Virtual Reality for Life Skills in Intellectual Disabilities

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski about using an AI-powered VR application to build life skills and improve healthcare access for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Nesh Nikolic5 December 2024
#171 – Jacinta Hawgood on Suicide Research and Prevention
#171 – Jacinta Hawgood on Suicide Research and Prevention

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jacinta Hawgood about evaluating suicide prevention training programs, their effectiveness, and the critical role they play in reducing suicide rates.

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Nesh Nikolic26 November 2024
#170 – Dr Lydia Brown on Navigating the Journey of Menopause and Aging
#170 – Dr Lydia Brown on Navigating the Journey of Menopause and Aging

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Lydia Brown about understanding and enhancing well-being during the menopause transition and aging.

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Nesh Nikolic25 October 2024
#169 – Jill Maree Newby on Technology-Based Interventions for Depression and Anxiety
#169 – Jill Maree Newby on Technology-Based Interventions for Depression and Anxiety

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Jill Maree Newby about innovative technology-based interventions for depression and anxiety, highlighting the impact and effectiveness of internet and e-mental health approaches in modern mental health care.

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Nesh Nikolic17 October 2024
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