#194 – Professor Dianna Kenny on Understanding Gender Dysphoria
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Dianna Kenny about understand...
#193 – Arthur Thomas Ware on Building Fulfillment and Purpose in Retirement
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Arthur Thomas Ware about fostering long...
#192 – Professor Paul Rhodes on Psychology Beyond The Individual
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Paul Rhodes about moving beyond individ...
#191 – Professor Zoltán Sarnyai on Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Zoltán Sarnyai about his rec...
#190 – Dr Lucy Johnstone on The Power Threat Meaning Framework
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lucy Johnstone about the Power Threat M...
#189 – Professor Gordon Parker on How the Gut Shapes Mood and Mental Health
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Gordon Parker AO about the gu...
#188 – Dr Matt Bernstein on The Relationship Between Metabolism and Mental Illness
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Matt Bernstein about the emerging fi...
#187 – Dr Joanna Moncrieff on her book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin Myth
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Joanna Moncrieff about her latest bo...
#186 – Jacqueline Anderson on Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Associate Professor Jacqueline Anderson...
#185 – Dr David Healy on How Antidepressants Shape Mental Health and Impact Society
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. David Healy about how psychotropic ...
#184 – Professor Jae Jung on Understanding and Supporting High-Ability Students
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Jae Jung about how to better ...
#183 – Lisa Anne Williams on How Emotions Are Shaped by Our Social World
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lisa Anne Williams about how our emotio...
#182 – Nik Steffens on Social Identity and the Psychology of Teamwork in Organizations
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Nik Steffens about how identity, connec...
#181 – Dr Zhi Yi Ong on The Neurobiological Mechanisms of Food Intake and Addiction
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Zhi Yi Ong about the neurobiology o...
#180 – Lana Tikhomirov on the Ethics of AI in Human Decision-Making
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lana Tikhomirov about the intersection ...
#179 – Dr Simon Byrne on Evolving Treatments for Anxiety and Children’s Mental Health
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Simon Byrne about evolving approache...
#178 – Dr Poppy Watson on Compulsive Reward-seeking Behaviour
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Poppy Watson about compulsive reward...
#177 – Dr Amy Peden on Global Drowning Prevention Through Research and Advocacy
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Amy Peden about the global drowning ...
#176 – Dr Robyn Walser on Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Trauma
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Robyn Walser about using Acceptance...
#175 – Ahu Kocak on Suicide Assessment and Prevention Strategies
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ahu Kocak about her experience in devel...
#174 – Ben Newell on The Role of Behavioural Science in Promoting Climate Action
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ben Newell about the power of behaviora...
#173 – Professor Kim Delbaere on Promoting Healthy Ageing
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kim Delbaere about understand...
#172 –Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski on Virtual Reality for Life Skills in Intellectual Disabilities
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Stefan Carlo Michalski about using ...
#171 – Jacinta Hawgood on Suicide Research and Prevention
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jacinta Hawgood about evaluating suicid...
#170 – Dr Lydia Brown on Navigating the Journey of Menopause and Aging
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Lydia Brown about understanding and ...
#169 – Jill Maree Newby on Technology-Based Interventions for Depression and Anxiety
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Jill Maree Newby about innova...
#168 – Dr Ivan Raymond on The Power of 'Intent' in Shaping Care and Support
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Ivan Raymond about the concept of in...
#167 – Kristy Martire on The Processes of Evidence Evaluation in Criminal Trials
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kristy Martire about how evidence is ev...
#166 – Dr Stevan Nikolin on Understanding How Depression Affects Brain Activity
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Stevan Nikolin about understanding h...
#165 – Margaret Morris on The Impact of an Unhealthy Diet
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Margaret Morris about the con...
#164 – Dr David Bakker on Using Technology for Mental Health Purposes
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Bakker on the use of technolog...
#163 – Dr Kamilah Majied on Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kamilah Majied about her insightful ...
#162 – Professor Sally Gainsbury on Recreational Gambling vs Problematic Gambling
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury about the dif...
#161 – Dr Christoph Klebl on The Psychology of Climate Change and Biodiversity
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Christoph Klebl about the psycholog...
#160 – Dr Kinga Szymaniak on How the Emotion of Anger Impacts the Way We Think and Act
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kinga Szymaniak about the impacts of...
#159 – John Sweller on The Cognitive Load Theory
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with John Sweller about The Cognitive Load T...
#158 – Professor David Blustein on The Psychology of Working and the Interface of Mental Health and Work Poverty
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor David Blustein about the comp...
#157 – Rob Brooks on How AI Is Reshaping Human Sexual Perspectives and Interactions
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of...
#156 – Dr Susie Burke on The Psychology of Climate Change
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Susie Burke about the role that psyc...
#155 – Professor Andrew Martin on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement - Putting The Horse Before The Cart
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Andrew Martin about the intri...
#154 – Dr Andrew Amos on the Concerns with Gender Affirming Care - A Psychiatrist's Perspective
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Andrew Amos about the complexities a...
#153 – Dr Genevieve Rayner on Psychosocial Influences on Mood and Cognitive Disorders in Epilepsy
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Genevieve Rayner about the intricate...
#152 – Dr James Daniel Dunn on Exploring Super-Recognisers
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr James Dunn about strategies that sup...
#151 – Kelly Clemens on Epigenetic Consequences of Drug Addiction
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kelly Clemens about the intricate realm...
#150 – Dr Mark Horowitz on Tapering off SSRI to Mitigate Withdrawal Symptoms
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Mark Horowitz about exploring expert...
#149 – Dr. Suzy Green on Promoting Mental Wellness to Reduce Mental Illness Impact
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Suzy Green enhancing mental health o...
#148 – Jayashri Kulkarni on Premenstrual Syndrome
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jayashri Kulkarni about her research on...
#147 – Lucette Cysique on Understanding Post-viral Syndromes
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lucette Cysique about the importance of...
#146 – Dr Anna Kiaos on Understanding Mental Health in Organisations
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Anna Kiaos about qualitative researc...
#145 – Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel on Understanding Punishment Learning
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel abou...
#144 – Michael Kasumovic on The Influence of Perceived and Actual Status on Human Behaviour
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Kasumovic about how humans resp...
#143 – Dr Tayla Degan on The Importance of Health Literacy for Clinicians and Consumers
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Tayla Degan about health literacy an...
#142 – Natalie Taylor on The Importance of Implementation Science
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Natalie Taylor about the complexity and...
#141 – Dr Conal Monaghan on Dimensional Models of Personality Disorder
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Conal Monaghan about dimensional mod...
#140 – Professor Nick Haslam on 'Concept Creep'
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Nick Haslam about “concept creep” i...
#139 – Dr Janet Hall on Practical Solutions to Sexual and Relationship Issues
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Janet Hall about user-friendly strat...
#138 – Rebecca Collie on Fostering Thriving Environments for Teachers and Students
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rebecca Collie about promoting and unde...
#137 – Paul Fitzgerald on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Paul Fitzgerald about the development o...
#136 – Dr Divna Haslam on The Findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Divna Haslam about child maltreatment a...
#135 – Helen Joyce on Her Book ‘Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality’
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Helen Joyce about the complexities soci...
#134 – Dr Jodie Fleming on Chronic Illness Management and Psycho-Oncology
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Jodie Fleming about understanding ch...
#133 – Ilan Dar-Nimrod on The Effects of Perceived Genetic Aetiology
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ilan Dar-Nimrod about the effects of pe...
#132 – Kristie Miller on The Nature of Time
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kristie Miller about the natu...
#131 – Alexander Holcombe on The Causes of The Replication Crisis
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Alexander Holcombe about the replicatio...
#130 – Dr Celine Van Golde on Reliability of Children as Eyewitnesses
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Celine van Golde about the reliabil...
#129 – Fiona Kumfor on Understanding Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Fiona Kumfor about social cognition ...
#128 – Dr Micah Goldwater on The Psychology Of Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Micah Goldwater about understanding ...
#127 – Stephen Hinshaw on Developmental Psychopathology
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Stephen Hinshaw about his wor...
#126 – Dr Christopher Hunt on Gambling Addiction and Treatment
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Christopher Hunt about gambling addi...
#125 – Alina Morawska on Parenting and Family Intervention
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Alina Morawska about promoting positive...
#124 – Blake McKimmie on Understanding Stereotypes and Biases
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Blake McKimmie about the influence of g...
#123 – Fiona White on Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Fiona White about the development of ef...
#122 – Dr Frankie Fong on Social Learning and Overimitation
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Frankie Fong about overimitation and...
#121 – Renee Adair on End of Life Doula Services
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Renee Adair about End of Life Doulas an...
#120 – Michael Duhig on Medicinal Cannabis for Children
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Duhig about medicinal cannabis ...
#119 – Alex Haslam on The Psychology of Leadership
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Alex Haslam about identity le...
#118 – Dr Gwen Adshead on The Psychology of Violence and Life Threatening Behaviour
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Gwen Adshead about the psychological...
#117 – Dr Alice Shires on Mindfulness Training on Anger, Grief, and Chronic Pain
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Alice Shires about the possible effe...
#116 – Tanya Cole-Lesnick on The Power and Intimidation of a Group Setting
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Tanya Cole-Lesnick about why a group is...
#115 – Dr Cassandra Chapman on The Psychology of Charitable Giving
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Cassandra Chapman about the psychology ...
#114 – Dr Michael Noetel on Effective Altruism and Decision-Making
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Michael Noetel about effective altru...
#113 – Dr Annabelle Neall on Workplace Bullying and Harassment
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Annabelle Neall about the effects of...
#112 – Jolanda Jetten on The Psychology of Economic Inequality
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jolanda Jetten about the consequences o...
#111 – Dr James Kirby on Compassion Focused Therapy
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with James Kirby about examining Compassion ...
#110 – Michael Sugrue on Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Sugrue about his new best selli...
#109 – Dr Kristy Goodwin on Digital Wellbeing and Distraction
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kristy Goodwin about practical brain-ba...
#108 – Kirrilie Smout on Mental Health Treatment For Children
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kirrilie Smout about the common element...
#107 – Piers Steel on The Science of Motivation and Procrastination
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Piers Steel about how procrastination s...
#106 – Alan Pegna on Cognitive Neuroscience
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Associate Professor Alan Pegna about co...
#105 – Dr Steven Hayes on Process Based Therapy
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Steven Hayes about Process Based The...
#104 – Debbie Anderson on The Practice of Neuropsychology
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Debbie Anderson about her experience pr...
#103 – Maggie Dent on Common Sense Parenting
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Maggie Dent about the healthy, common-s...
#102 – Dr David Demmer on Mental Health Within The LGBTIQ+ Community
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Demmer about the mental health...
#101 – Adam Ferrier on Consumer Psychology
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Adam Ferrier about behavioural economic...
#100 – Dr Alan Davis on Evidence-Based Treatments
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Alan Davis about evidenced-based tre...
#99 – Professor Matthew Sanders on The Power of Positive Parenting
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Matthew Sanders about develop...
#98 – Sally Kenney on Mental Health Promotion in Schools
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Sally Kenney about promoting mental hea...
#97 – Richard Hill and Matt Dahlitz on The Science of Psychotherapy
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about ...
#96 – Professor Kenneth Pakenham on Growth in the Face of Adversity
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kenneth Pakenham about the pr...
#95 — Professor Virginia Slaughter on Neonatal Imitation Effects
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Virginia Slaughter about the controvers...