All In The Mind

Exploring the history and neurological processes behind humor, satirists using incongruity to highlight absurdity, the power dynamics of comedy, the connection between types of humor and personality traits, and a neuroscientist scanning comedians' brains during improvisation.

Explore the relationship between anxiety and alcohol misuse, the negative impact of alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the importance of treating both simultaneously. Also, discover a unique intervention targeting alcohol problems in younger kids based on personality traits and the importance of leading by example in influencing children's alcohol choices.

Guest Professor Moshe Bar, Cognitive Neuroscientist, discusses the creative potential of mind-wandering and its impact on mood. The podcast explores the relationship between mind-wandering and the brain's default mode network, memory's role in preparing for the future, and the benefits of broad range mind-wandering for fostering creative thinking. It also delves into improving mood through broadening thinking and the practice of mindfulness in observing and controlling thoughts.

The podcast explores the early warning signs of psychopathy in children. It shares a mother's story of her son's escalating violent behavior. The history and development of psychopathy are discussed, along with the concept of cold aggression in children. The underlying reasons behind the lack of remorse in psychopathic traits are explored. The challenges of managing mental health and anger issues are highlighted.

This podcast explores the toxic effects of rudeness, particularly in healthcare settings. It discusses the impact on focus, creativity, and willingness to help others. It also highlights the negative effects on staff retention and patient care. The podcast discusses the importance of choosing battles, the influence of generosity and kindness, and the levels of rudeness in the US and Australia. It explores the consequences of increased incivility on well-being and cooperation in society. An interview with a nurse shares her experience of handling rude behavior in high-stress situations.

Exploring how trauma has taken over the internet, particularly on TikTok. Discussing the increase of mental health content and personal stories, the use of humor to cope with trauma, and concerns about influencers lacking expertise. Also examining the language of mental health and the obsession with diagnosis, as well as the pros and cons of posting mental health content on TikTok.

Learn how hypnotherapy can effectively treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as an unexpected treatment. Dr. Simone Peters discusses the challenges of living with IBS, including strategic eating habits and food triggers, and how psychological therapies can help relieve symptoms. Explore the impact of stress on digestion and the role of hypnotherapy in improving digestive function. Discover the effectiveness of gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS treatment and the need for a holistic approach.

This podcast explores the struggle with uncertainty and offers coping strategies. Topics include living with illusions of control, understanding and managing anxiety, practical ways to deal with uncertainty through mindfulness, the power of routine in managing uncertainty, and insights from a clinical psychologist on the certainty myth.

Dr Alix Woolard, a researcher of childhood trauma, discusses the impact of trauma on mental health, growing up in poverty and being a caregiver for a parent with dementia, seeking help for OCD, understanding childhood trauma and its psychological impact, and treating children with trauma.

Exploring the impact of fame on a person's psychology, discussing the pressures faced by celebrities and their struggle to find identity. It also examines the dark side of fame, including the loss of trust in relationships and uncomfortable fan encounters. The chapter highlights the impact of social media on mental health and navigates the challenges and negative effects of fame on the brain.