All In The Mind

Exploring the flaws of self-help and pop psychology, the podcast discusses the failure to replicate experiments, the flaws in the self-esteem movement, the limitations of grit as a predictor of achievement, and the role of journalists in spreading misleading information in psychology research.

This podcast explores the emergence of modern gurus and their tactics, highlighting the challenges of differentiating between genuine experts and self-proclaimed gurus, as well as the influence of social media. It focuses on Russell Brand's transition to a spiritual guru and discusses the role of the web and social media in the proliferation of gurus.

Learn about the techniques memory athletes use to recall information, including memory palaces and visual stories. Hear how neuroscience and maths experts compete in memory tests and discover the real-world benefits of memory training. Explore the impact of memory skills on self-perception and debunk the belief that a good short-term memory indicates high intelligence.

The podcast discusses voice recognition abilities, including super recognisers and their exceptional skills. It explores the link between face and voice recognition, as well as the potential applications of super voice recognisers in law enforcement. Personal experiences of living with cerebral palsy and voice blindness are also shared.

This podcast explores the psychology behind fandoms, discussing fan communities, toxic behaviors, and the role of identity. It also highlights the transformative power of BTS and personal experiences of how their music has encouraged personal growth.

This podcast explores the damaging effects of emotionally immature parents on their children, including controlling behavior, different forms of abuse, and the lasting impact on adult children. It also provides insights on maintaining boundaries and setting clear limits.