E-cigarette use, or vaping, has quickly become a regular habit for many teenagers in Australia and around the world. Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis talks about the rise of vaping and what steps the government needs to take to curb its

Is screen time bad for kids?

Dec 5th, 2023 29m 4s

We’ve all heard the old saying that watching too much TV rots your brain. How much truth is there to this – especially when it comes to kids paying attention in school? Should parents feel guilty about their kids’ screen time? Associate Profess

Do trigger warnings work?

Nov 28th, 2023 40m 24s

Today, trigger or content warnings pop up in much of the media we consume, and have spread to universities and classrooms. But are these warnings actually helping us? Do they make us avoid triggering material, or at least minimise the potential

Is TikTok toxic for our body image?

Nov 27th, 2023 45m 45s

We've heard that social media can warp perceptions about our bodies, dieting and appearance. So what happens when TikTok invents a new type of algorithm – one that's incredibly powerful at tapping into our inner desires and anxieties? Join us f

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Announcement Season Two

Nov 21st, 2023 38s

PsychTalks is back! Launching next week, hear our new hosts explore more fascinating studies in psychology with world leading experts. Uncover insights into what makes people tick and tips on how to apply these findings in your own life.See omn

Mindfulness and meditation: the search for authenticity

Jun 26th, 2022 24m 16s

Mindfulness and meditation are ancient practices that can now be accessed via your smart phone. Mindfulness is everywhere: there’s mindful learning, mindful parenting, mindful business leadership — even mindful soldiers. We’re told these practi

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Bonus episode: mindfulness and meditation

Jun 26th, 2022 5m 32s

User Experience Researcher and Certified Meditation Teacher Nerida Lennon shares the full version of her loving kindness style meditation exercise. As featured in the episode Mindfulness and meditation: the search for authenticity. See omnystud

Can big data unlock human psychology?

Jun 12th, 2022 23m 23s

Today, big data is exploited by corporations and misused by hackers, usually to make money. And we're practically inundated with instances of online privacy violations and data breaches. But some experts believe we can better harness the power

How scary ads can change our behaviour

May 29th, 2022 21m 57s

Government and advocacy groups want us all to make healthier and safer choices. Yet, changing undesirable behaviour is notoriously challenging. Why then are fear appeal ads – when done well – such an effective means to jump-start us into action

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Bonus episode: scary ads

May 29th, 2022 4m 15s

We've discovered what makes a good fear appeal ad, but what about the ones that miss the mark? Hear our expert Associate Professor Cassie Hayward's take on the Australian Government's Covid-19 vaccination campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener

Why do we fall for misinformation?

May 15th, 2022 19m 50s

Misinformation is being weaponised in the media and politics, and many fall down the conspiracy theory spiral. In what ways do our brains predispose us to believe in misinformation? How is our current information environment – especially social

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PsychTalks Trailer

May 9th, 2022 1m 44s

Coming 16 May 2022. Welcome to PsychTalks: modern life explored by psychology experts. Deep dive into today's big issues, as leading psychology researchers share their knowledge. Discover fascinating insights into what makes society — and peopl

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