Better Thinking Podcast Archive
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May 2025
- May 18, 2025 #181 – Dr Zhi Yi Ong on The Neurobiological Mechanisms of Food Intake and Addiction May 18, 2025
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April 2025
- Apr 24, 2025 #180 – Lana Tikhomirov on the Ethics of AI in Human Decision-Making Apr 24, 2025
- Apr 16, 2025 #179 – Dr Simon Byrne on Evolving Treatments for Anxiety and Children’s Mental Health Apr 16, 2025
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March 2025
- Mar 14, 2025 #178 – Dr Poppy Watson on Compulsive Reward-seeking Behaviour Mar 14, 2025
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February 2025
- Feb 21, 2025 #177 – Dr Amy Peden on Global Drowning Prevention Through Research and Advocacy Feb 21, 2025
- Feb 17, 2025 #176 – Dr Robyn Walser on Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Trauma Feb 17, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025 #175 – Ahu Kocak on Suicide Assessment and Prevention Strategies Feb 10, 2025
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January 2025
- Jan 24, 2025 #174 – Ben Newell on The Role of Behavioural Science in Promoting Climate Action Jan 24, 2025
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December 2024
- Dec 26, 2024 #173 – Professor Kim Delbaere on Promoting Healthy Ageing Dec 26, 2024
- Dec 5, 2024 #172 –Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski on Virtual Reality for Life Skills in Intellectual Disabilities Dec 5, 2024
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November 2024
- Nov 26, 2024 #171 – Jacinta Hawgood on Suicide Research and Prevention Nov 26, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 25, 2024 #170 – Dr Lydia Brown on Navigating the Journey of Menopause and Aging Oct 25, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024 #169 – Jill Maree Newby on Technology-Based Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 11, 2024 #168 – Dr Ivan Raymond on The Power of 'Intent' in Shaping Care and Support Oct 11, 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 23, 2024 #167 – Professor Kristy Martire on The Processes of Evidence Evaluation in Criminal Trials Sep 23, 2024
- Sep 23, 2024 #166 – Dr Stevan Nikolin on Understanding How Depression Affects Brain Activity Sep 23, 2024
- Sep 23, 2024 #165 – Margaret Morris on The Impact of an Unhealthy Diet Sep 23, 2024
- Sep 17, 2024 #164 – Dr David Bakker on Using Technology for Mental Health Purposes Sep 17, 2024
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July 2024
- Jul 13, 2024 #163 – Dr Kamilah Majied on Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living Jul 13, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 28, 2024 #162 – Professor Sally Gainsbury on Recreational Gambling vs Problematic Gambling Jun 28, 2024
- Jun 19, 2024 #161 – Dr Christoph Klebl on The Psychology of Climate Change and Biodiversity Jun 19, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 #160 – Dr Kinga Szymaniak on How the Emotion of Anger Impacts the Way We Think and Act Jun 5, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 #159 – John Sweller on Understanding The Cognitive Load Theory Jun 5, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 #158 – Professor David Blustein on The Psychology of Working and the Interface of Mental Health and Work Poverty Jun 5, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024 #157 – Rob Brooks on How AI Is Reshaping Human Sexual Perspectives and Interactions Jun 4, 2024
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May 2024
- May 24, 2024 #156 – Dr Susie Burke on The Psychology of Climate Change May 24, 2024
- May 21, 2024 #155 – Professor Andrew Martin on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement - Putting The Horse Before The Cart May 21, 2024
- May 21, 2024 #154 – Dr Andrew Amos on the Concerns with Gender Affirming Care - A Psychiatrist's Perspective May 21, 2024
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April 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 #153 – Dr Genevieve Rayner on Psychosocial Influences on Mood and Cognitive Disorders in Epilepsy Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024 #152 – Dr James Daniel Dunn on Exploring Super-Recognisers Apr 1, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024 #151 – Kelly Clemens on Epigenetic Consequences of Drug Addiction Apr 1, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 12, 2024 #150 – Dr Mark Horowitz on Tapering off SSRI to Mitigate Withdrawal Symptoms Mar 12, 2024
- Mar 12, 2024 #149 – Dr. Suzy Green on Promoting Mental Wellness to Reduce Mental Illness Impact Mar 12, 2024
- Mar 12, 2024 #148 – Jayashri Kulkarni on Premenstrual Syndrome Mar 12, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 #147 – Lucette Cysique on Understanding Post-viral Syndromes Mar 7, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 21, 2024 #146 – Dr Anna Kiaos on Understanding Mental Health in Organisations Feb 21, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024 #145 – Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel on Understanding Punishment Learning Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024 #144 – Michael Kasumovic on The Influence of Perceived and Actual Status on Human Behaviour Feb 2, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 #143 – Dr Tayla Degan on The Importance of Health Literacy for Clinicians and Consumers Jan 26, 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 28, 2023 #142 – Natalie Taylor on The Importance of Implementation Science Dec 28, 2023
- Dec 15, 2023 #141 – Dr Conal Monaghan on Dimensional Models of Personality Disorder Dec 15, 2023
- Dec 7, 2023 #140 – Professor Nick Haslam on 'Concept Creep' Dec 7, 2023
- Dec 1, 2023 #139 – Dr Janet Hall on Practical Solutions to Sexual and Relationship Issues Dec 1, 2023
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November 2023
- Nov 28, 2023 #138 – Rebecca Collie on Fostering Thriving Environments for Teachers and Students Nov 28, 2023
- Nov 20, 2023 #137 – Paul Fitzgerald on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment Nov 20, 2023
- Nov 8, 2023 #136 – Dr Divna Haslam on The Findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study Nov 8, 2023
- Nov 6, 2023 #135 – Helen Joyce on Her Book ‘Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality’ Nov 6, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 9, 2023 #134 – Dr Jodie Fleming on Chronic Illness Management and Psycho-Oncology Oct 9, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 17, 2023 #133 – Ilan Dar-Nimrod on The Effects of Perceived Genetic Aetiology Jul 17, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023 #132 – Kristie Miller on The Nature of Time Jul 17, 2023
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June 2023
- Jun 27, 2023 #131 – Alexander Holcombe on The Causes of The Replication Crisis Jun 27, 2023
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May 2023
- May 26, 2023 #130 – Dr Celine Van Golde on Reliability of Children as Eyewitnesses May 26, 2023
- May 26, 2023 #129 – Fiona Kumfor on Understanding Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases May 26, 2023
- May 17, 2023 #128 – Dr Micah Goldwater on The Psychology Of Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories May 17, 2023
- May 11, 2023 #127 – Stephen Hinshaw on Developmental Psychopathology May 11, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 #126 – Dr Christopher Hunt on Gambling Addiction and Treatment Apr 25, 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 24, 2023 #125 – Alina Morawska on Parenting and Family Intervention Mar 24, 2023
- Mar 19, 2023 #124 – Blake McKimmie on Understanding Stereotypes and Biases Mar 19, 2023
- Mar 10, 2023 #123 – Fiona White on Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Mar 10, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 13, 2023 #122 – Dr Frankie Fong on Social Learning and Overimitation Feb 13, 2023
- Feb 5, 2023 #121 – Renee Adair on End of Life Doula Services Feb 5, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 30, 2023 #120 – Michael Duhig on Medicinal Cannabis for Children Jan 30, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023 #119 – Alex Haslam on The Psychology of Leadership Jan 25, 2023
- Jan 22, 2023 #118 – Dr Gwen Adshead on The Psychology of Violence and Life Threatening Behaviour Jan 22, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 27, 2022 #117 – Dr Alice Shires on Mindfulness Training on Anger, Grief, and Chronic Pain Dec 27, 2022
- Dec 24, 2022 #116 – Tanya Cole-Lesnick on The Power and Intimidation of a Group Setting Dec 24, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 #115 – Dr Cassandra Chapman on The Psychology of Charitable Giving Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 #114 – Dr Michael Noetel on Effective Altruism and Decision-Making Dec 15, 2022
- Dec 7, 2022 #113 – Dr Annabelle Neall on Workplace Bullying and Harassment Dec 7, 2022
- Dec 7, 2022 #112 – Jolanda Jetten on The Psychology of Economic Inequality Dec 7, 2022
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November 2022
- Nov 25, 2022 #111 – Dr James Kirby on Compassion Focused Therapy Nov 25, 2022
- Nov 14, 2022 #110 – Michael Sugrue on Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma Nov 14, 2022
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October 2022
- Oct 17, 2022 #109 – Dr Kristy Goodwin on Digital Wellbeing and Distraction Oct 17, 2022
- Oct 16, 2022 #108 – Kirrilie Smout on Mental Health Treatment For Children Oct 16, 2022
- Oct 7, 2022 #107 – Piers Steel on The Science of Motivation and Procrastination Oct 7, 2022
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September 2022
- Sep 9, 2022 #106 – Alan Pegna on Cognitive Neuroscience Sep 9, 2022
- Sep 2, 2022 #105 – Dr Steven Hayes on Process Based Therapy Sep 2, 2022
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July 2022
- Jul 28, 2022 #104 – Debbie Anderson on The Practice of Neuropsychology Jul 28, 2022
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June 2022
- Jun 16, 2022 #103 – Maggie Dent on Common Sense Parenting Jun 16, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022 #102 – Dr David Demmer on Mental Health Within The LGBTIQ+ Community Jun 9, 2022
- Jun 1, 2022 #101 – Adam Ferrier on Consumer Psychology Jun 1, 2022
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April 2022
- Apr 6, 2022 #100 – Dr Alan Davis on Evidence-Based Treatments Apr 6, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022 #99 – Matthew Sanders on The Power of Positive Parenting Apr 1, 2022
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March 2022
- Mar 16, 2022 #98 – Sally Kenney on Mental Health Promotion in Schools Mar 16, 2022
- Mar 12, 2022 #97 – Richard Hill and Matt Dahlitz on The Science of Psychotherapy Mar 12, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 #96 – Professor Kenneth Pakenham on Growth in the Face of Adversity Mar 1, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 25, 2022 #95 — Professor Virginia Slaughter on Neonatal Imitation Effects Feb 25, 2022
- Feb 4, 2022 #94 — Professor Winnifred Louis on The Psychology of Effective Activism Feb 4, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 21, 2021 #93 — Dr Eli Kotler on Psychedelic Therapy for Trauma and Addiction Dec 21, 2021
- Dec 7, 2021 #92 — Lyn Worsley: The Resilience Doughnut Dec 7, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 24, 2021 #91 — Dr Celin Gelgec on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Nov 24, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 2, 2021 #90 — Joe Coyne on Attachment Theory Oct 2, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 15, 2021 #89 — Joel Sardi on Life After a Spinal Cord Injury Sep 15, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 #88 — Dr Louise Byrne on Understanding Mental Health Issues Aug 31, 2021
- Aug 18, 2021 #87 — Scott Harris on Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury Aug 18, 2021
- Aug 13, 2021 #86 — Gaj Ravichandra on Resilience and Mental Toughness Aug 13, 2021
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July 2021
- Jul 7, 2021 #85 — Dr Christopher Love on The Impact of Erectile Dysfunction on Men’s Mental Health Jul 7, 2021
- Jul 2, 2021 #84 — Dr Jon Lieff on Cellular Communication Science Jul 2, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 25, 2021 #83 — Prof Angela Martin on The Integrated Approach To Mental Health In The Workplace Jun 25, 2021
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May 2021
- May 28, 2021 #82 — Michael Ronin on Modern Masculinity May 28, 2021
- May 7, 2021 #81 — Dr Michael Leiter on Combatting Burnout at Work May 7, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 28, 2021 #80 – Dr Arnold Bakker on Work Engagement & Work Life Balance Apr 28, 2021
- Apr 20, 2021 #79 – Dr Roy Sugarman on The Role Of Biology in Psychology Apr 20, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021 #78 — Dr Anthony Biglan on The Nurture Effect Apr 8, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 16, 2020 #77 — Amanda Feilding on the Clinical Applications of Psychedelics Dec 16, 2020
- Dec 6, 2020 #76 — Nesh Nikolic on The Importance Of Psychological Flexibility (BrainTainment Podcast) Dec 6, 2020
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November 2020
- Nov 26, 2020 #75 — Dr Michael Carr-Gregg on The Mental Health Crisis In Australia Nov 26, 2020
- Nov 17, 2020 #74 — Peter Graham on Redefining Retirement Beyond 'Life After Work' Nov 17, 2020
- Nov 2, 2020 #73 — Dr Kaitlin Harkess on the Empirical Evidence of Yoga Nov 2, 2020
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October 2020
- Oct 23, 2020 #72 — Dr John Gray on Surviving Relationships During Covid-19 Pandemic Oct 23, 2020
- Oct 15, 2020 #71 — Dr Christopher Willard on Applying Mindfulness in Daily Life Oct 15, 2020
- Oct 8, 2020 #70 — Tara J Lal on The Ripple Effect of Suicide Oct 8, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 #69 — Nic Newling: Unscripted Conversations around Mental Health Oct 1, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 21, 2020 #68 — Dr Hayley Watson on Mental Health Skills for Kids Sep 21, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 #67 — Dr Robb Kelly on Chronic Alcohol Addiction & Recovery (A Real Life Story) Sep 10, 2020
- Sep 3, 2020 #66 — Martin Fisk on Helping Young Men Navigate Life Sep 3, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 26, 2020 #65 — Steve Zolezzi on Nature as a Therapeutic Aid Aug 26, 2020
- Aug 20, 2020 #64 — Prof David Sloan Wilson on Evolutionary Biology & Psychology Aug 20, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020 #63 — Shaun O'Gorman: The Strong Life Project Aug 13, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 #62 — Will Henshall on Improving Concentration with Scientifically Designed Music Aug 4, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 #61 — Hugh van Cuylenburg: The Resilience Project Jul 27, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 #60 — Dr Rick Hanson on Hardwiring Happiness Jul 20, 2020
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June 2020
- Jun 10, 2020 #59 — Nesh Nikolic on Early Career Advice for Psychologists Jun 10, 2020
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May 2020
- May 21, 2020 #58 — Dr Gemma Sharp on Body Image & Cosmetic Surgery in the 21st Century May 21, 2020
- May 19, 2020 #57 — Carla Ferrari on Forensic Assessments & Reports May 19, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 #56 — Michael Sugrue on Overcoming Mental Health Stigma for First Responders Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 3, 2020 #55 — Isaac Baker on Behavioural Science & Decision-Making Apr 3, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 #54 — Nesh Nikolic on Why Bulk Billed Telehealth is Unsustainable for Psychology Practices Apr 1, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 28, 2020 #53 — Nesh Nikolic on Coronavirus & How Psychology Can Respond Mar 28, 2020
- Mar 24, 2020 #52 — Kath Koschel: A Million Acts of Kindness Mar 24, 2020
- Mar 17, 2020 #51 — Nesh Nikolic on Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome Mar 17, 2020
- Mar 15, 2020 #50 — Dr Stefan Hofmann on Process-Based Therapy Mar 15, 2020
- Mar 10, 2020 #49 — Alyssa Godesky on Running 440 Kilometres in 5 days Mar 10, 2020
- Mar 6, 2020 #48 — Dr Brock Bastian on The Value of Pain Mar 6, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 26, 2020 #47— Dr Paul Atkins on Building Effective Prosocial Groups Feb 26, 2020
- Feb 3, 2020 #46 — Nesh Nikolic on Identity Feb 3, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 24, 2020 #45 — Frances Mirabelli: Australian Psychological Society CEO Jan 24, 2020
- Jan 16, 2020 #44 — Dr Louise Hayes on Developmental Model of ACT for Young People Jan 16, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 26, 2019 #43 — Dr Warren Farrell on The Boy Crisis Dec 26, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019 #42 — Marcela Lapertosa on Intercultural Learning & Awareness Dec 18, 2019
- Dec 13, 2019 #41 — Nesh Nikolic on Loneliness & Isolation Dec 13, 2019
- Dec 10, 2019 #40 — Prof Devon Polaschek on Treating High-Risk Violent Offenders Dec 10, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 #39 — Janelle Colquhoun: “I'm Blind, Whatever!” Dec 5, 2019
- Dec 2, 2019 #38 — Prof Edward Watkins on Treatment of Depression & Rumination Dec 2, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 28, 2019 #37 — Dr Kevin Polk on the ACT Matrix Nov 28, 2019
- Nov 25, 2019 #36 — Dr Erika Penney on Narcissistic & Borderline Personality Disorder Nov 25, 2019
- Nov 21, 2019 #35 — Graeme Cowan: Small Rituals, Big Impact Nov 21, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 #34 — Dr Alan Castel on Successful Aging Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 #33 — Daryl Elliot Green: Twice Shot & Lived to Tell Nov 14, 2019
- Nov 7, 2019 #32 — Nesh Nikolic on Emotional Intelligence Nov 7, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 31, 2019 #31 — Dr Benjamin Habib on Living with Anxiety Oct 31, 2019
- Oct 25, 2019 #30 — Natalie Cross on Recurrent Miscarriage Oct 25, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 #29 — Nesh Nikolic on Stress & Burnout Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 10, 2019 #28 — Dr Kirk Strosahl on Assessment & Treatment of Suicidal Patients Oct 10, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 #27 — Carlos Turini on Preparing for Mediation Oct 1, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 20, 2019 #26 — Jacki Short on Play Therapy Sep 20, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019 #25 — Dr John Gray on Mars & Venus in 2019 Sep 12, 2019
- Sep 5, 2019 #24 — Travis Rieder on Opioid Addiction in Modern Medicine Sep 5, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 #23 — Danny Shannon on a Journey from Addiction to Recovery (Part 2) Aug 29, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 #22 — Danny Shannon on a Journey from Addiction to Recovery (Part 1) Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019 #21 — Dr Steven Hayes on A Liberated Mind Aug 15, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 #20 — Dr Richard Landers on Artificial Intelligence in Psychology Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 #19 — John Flanagan on Recovery from an Affair Aug 1, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 #18 — Glen Tanner on Early Career Psychology Jul 25, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 #17 — Dr Bruno Cayoun on Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 21, 2019 #16 — Kym Robinson on Sex Therapy Jun 21, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 #15 — Minister Shane Rattenbury on Mental Health & Politics Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 #14 — Trish Purnell-Webb on The Art and Science of Love Jun 6, 2019
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May 2019
- May 23, 2019 #13 — Prof Joseph Ciarrochi on Does Being Anti-Social Pay Off? May 23, 2019
- May 16, 2019 # 12 — Randolph Sparks on Pain Management May 16, 2019
- May 9, 2019 #11 — Prof Bruce Stevens on Life of a Forensic Psychologist May 9, 2019
- May 2, 2019 #10 — Anya Aidman on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Separation May 2, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 26, 2019 #9 — Nesh Nikolic on Symptom Reduction Apr 26, 2019
- Apr 17, 2019 #8 — Dr Antonio Di Dio on Mental Health, Hospital Beds and Acute Care Apr 17, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 #7 — Rachel Menzies on Death Anxiety Apr 10, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 #6 — Dr Richard Hulme on Treating Complex Trauma Apr 4, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 28, 2019 #5 — NeLi Martin on Yoga, Mindfulness and Cultivating Awareness Mar 28, 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 #4 — Gregg Chapman on Making Relationships Work Mar 21, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 #3 — Dr Kylie King on the Interplay Between Masculinity and Suicide Mar 4, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 #2 — Carlos Turini on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar 4, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 #1 — Dr Bruce Arroll on Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mar 4, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 Welcome to Better Thinking! Mar 4, 2019