All In The Mind

Would you want to live forever? The rich and powerful certainly do. 
There are numerous examples throughout history of people going to extreme lengths in search of immortality. These days, it's Silicon Valley tech bros, testing out everything from blood transfusions to merging our brains with the cloud.
Why are they/we so obsessed with dodging death? What is it about extreme wealth that makes people dream of defying biology?
Today, tech journalist and social psychologist Aleks Krotoski takes us into the world of the ‘immortalists’: what they think the future of humanity might look like, and whether the rest of us want to come along for the ride.
Guest:
Aleks KrotoskiInvestigative journalistSocial psychologistAuthor, The Immortalists: The Death of Death and the Race for Eternal Life
Credits:
Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
Producer: Rose Kerr
Senior Producer: James Bullen
Sound engineer: Tegan Nicholls

Cosmetic procedures aren't reserved for celebrities anymore - they're becoming more and more accessible for every day people. 
So if we're able to alter our looks or avoid the appearance of aging altogether, what impact does this have on our psychology?
Today, we examine how changing our faces might change how we see each other.
Please note, this episode includes some discussion of body image and mental health issues such as body dysmorphic disorder. Take care while listening.
Guests:
Professor Gemma SharpClinical psychologist and researcherAdelaide University
Dr Sarah BonellResearch FellowBolton Clarke Research Institute
Credits:
Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr
Senior producer: James Bullen
Sound engineer: Roi Huberman
More information:
What's the connection between cosmetic procedures and mental health?
Australian Women's Lived Experiences of Stigmatization After Cosmetic Surgery: A Qualitative Investigation
The cosmetic surgery paradox: Toward a contemporary understanding of cosmetic surgery popularisation and attitudes
Under the knife: Unfavorable perceptions of women who seek plastic surgery
New AHPRA Guidelines Require Psychological Screening for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Cheaper, easier and less taboo: Why more gen Zs are getting cosmetic injectables such as botox
Body dysmorphic disorder
Support:
Butterfly foundation 1800 33 4673
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

Politics, war, abortion, gun control — why do some topics make us so outraged?
One theory is that our preoccupation with preventing harm is to blame.
So today, we examine how humans developed morality, why we differ in what we consider right and wrong, and how that drives us to moral outrage.
And after all of that, we'll find out how to have better conversations with people you disagree with (even if you're feeling outraged).
If you want to hear more about that, check out The skills supercommunicators use, which you can learn too.
This episode first aired in January 2025.
Guest:
Dr Kurt GrayProfessor in Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDirector, Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral UnderstandingAuthor, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground
Credits:
Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
Senior producer: James Bullen
Producer: Rose Kerr
Sound engineer: Roi Huberman
More information:
Lethal Mass Partisanship: Prevalence, Correlates, & Electoral Contingencies
The transcript for this episode can be found on its original webpage.
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

In the last couple of weeks, a lot of people have been getting excited about space exploration thanks to Artemis II.
So this week, we revisit an episode from our archives all about life as an astronaut and the psychological impacts of long distance space travel. 
And if you enjoy this episode, check out Artemis Explained, a podcast from the Science Friction team, following the Artemis II mission.
This episode was first broadcast in March 2024.
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
Guests:
Dr Albert Holland, Senior Operational Psychologist, NASA Johnson Space Center
Dr Cady Coleman, Former NASA astronaut
Jamey Simpson, Cady's son
With excerpts from:Space: The Longest Goodbye, directed by Ido Mizrahy
Credits:
Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
Producer: Rose Kerr
Sound engineer: Simon Branthwaite
More information:
Artemis Explained podcast
Science Friction
To view the transcript for this episode, please head to its original webpage.

Welcome back to All in the Mind's little sister: Mind Hacks. 
In this episode, we're joined by developmental paediatrician and co-host of Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. From self compassion to channelling anger into advocacy, Billy shares his own strategies for managing bad days.
On Mind Hacks, we're bringing you bonus content with special guests, featuring rapid fire questions about their mental health tips and pet peeves. It's like a psychology version of eff, marry kill!If you have feedback or want to suggest a guest, you can reach us on [email protected]
Guest:
Dr Billy GarveyDevelopmental paediatricianAuthor, Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental healthPodcast co-host, Pop Culture ParentingFounder, Guiding Growing Minds
Credits:
Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar
Senior Producer: James Bullen
Producer: Rose Kerr
Sound Engineer: Hamish Camilleri
Relevant All in the Mind episodes:
Tantrums, sleep training and anxiety: Dr Billy Garvey answers your parenting questions
'Bad behaviour' or just misunderstood? What to know about kids' mental health
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.