Psych Attack
Episodes
Snack Attack: Why analyse fictional texts?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snack Attacks are short segments taken from a full episode, so you can have a quick topic taster.This Snack Attack comes from episode 30 'Apple Cider ...
Snack Attack: Parasocial relationships in 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snack Attacks are short segments taken from a full episode, so you can have a quick topic taster.This Snack Attack comes from episode 30 'Apple Cider ...
30. Apple Cider Vinegar: Panel discussion about the Australian TV drama
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'Apple Cider Vinegar' is an Australian TV series that was released in 2025. It presents a dramatised version of the real world story of Belle Gibson, ...
29. Organised / disorganised typology of serial killers: A statistics deep dive on the 1986 study
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a true crime enthusiast but an even bigger research methods nerd? I see you. If you have watched Mindhunters, read Silence of the Lambs, or ar...
28. In the minds of ancient Romans
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Emeritus Gregory S. Aldrete explains some of the hallmarks of Ancient Roman psychology (i.e., their values and motivations). Greg shares ric...
27. The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Rahim Thawer about his book The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys, which is currently on presale and i...
26. Writing and publishing a non-fiction book
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Will Dobud shares insights about his experience of writing and publishing a non-fiction book - a lessons learnt kind of a chat. Rather than focusin...
25. Kids these days: Understanding and supporting youth mental health
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up again with Dr Will Dobud about his latest book called 'Kids These Days', which is currently on presale.'Kids These Days' i...
24. Envy in our social and sexual lives
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Rahim Thawer about envy and its impacts in our social and sexual lives.Rahim is a racialized, queer social worker who...
23. Psych Attack highlights 2024
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To round out 2024, I have created this highlights episode.This year, the 6 guests (from Australia, Finland and the U.S.) and I have covered:investigat...
22 - Digital phenotyping: Using smartphone metadata to predict mental health symptoms
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Dr Taylor A. Braund to hear about his research into digital phenotyping. In particular, we discuss the link between m...
21 - Factors that affect human-dog relationships
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Dr Miiamaaria Kujala to hear about her research on human-dog relationships. Miiamaaria studies how humans understand ...
20 - Self-advocacy and professional relationships
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Dr Jade McEwen to hear about her professional and personal experiences of self-care, the benefits of being unapologet...
19 - Academic mental health
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Dr Marissa Edwards to hear about her journey advocating for better academic mental health and lessons she has learned...
18 - Sex therapy, kink and paraphilias
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Dr Sarah Ashton to hear about her work in the area of sexual health and intimacy. In particular, we focus on kink and...
17 - Developmental insights for investigative interviewing about maltreatment
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up with Associate Professor Lindsay Malloy to hear about her research in developmental psychology and the law. In particular,...
16 - Tips and tricks for publishing in psychology
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I team up again with Dr Rachael Fox (journal editor and academic). We reflect on our publication experiences to share insights that w...
15 - Psychological research and collaboration with Dr Chat GPT (An AI experiment)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am have an artificial conversation with a researcher I refer to as Dr Chat GPT. If you haven't already come across Chat GPT, it is ...
14 - A critical look at publishing in psychology
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Dr Rachael Fox, journal editor and academic, to discuss what publishing in psychology is and take a critical lens to h...
13 - The role of animals in mental health practice
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Abigail Alfrey’s research and practice on the ways animals can be involved in mental health practice. We discuss: (1) the...
12 - Mental health and TV news workers
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald’s research in trauma exposure and mental health in TV news workers. We discuss how camera operators ...
11 - An evolutionary perspective of online behaviour (Part 2: Cyber dating abuse)
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode and the last one focus on Dr Evita March’s research in the area of cyber psychology. In this second part of our discussion, we consider...
10 - An evolutionary perspective of online behaviour (Part 1: Trolling)
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode and the next one focus on Dr Evita March’s research in the area of cyber psychology. In this first part of our discussion, we start by ...
9 - Exploring outdoor therapies
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Will Dobud’s research in the area of outdoor and adventure therapies. We unpack the solution-focused therapeutic work he ...
8 - The impact of the environment on health and wellbeing
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Erica McIntyres’ transdisciplinary research in the area of environmental psychology. We discuss the impact of environment...
7 - Mental health disorders and child development
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Tanya Hanstock and I discuss key issues in mental health for children and young people, using bipolar disorder as an example. Tany...
6 - Psychometrics and psychological assessment tools
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Nicole Sugden’s research using neuropsychological assessment tools and uses this work as the basis for a discussion of th...
5 - Political psychology and systemic therapeutic approaches
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Averil Cook’s work in the area of political psychology. We discuss examples of how to apply systemic therapeutic approach...
4 - Women's psychosocial health
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Dr Robyn Brunton’s research unpacking the connection between women’s adverse childhood experiences, such as various kinds ...
3 - The intersection between physiotherapy and psychology
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the intersection between physiotherapy and psychology with Ryan McGrath. Ryan describes his research unpacking encounters betwee...
2 - Mathematical models of human decision making
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores mathematical models of how people make decisions with Dr Gabriel Tillman. Gabriel describes his research into why people are wor...
1 - Education and training of future psychologists
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the education and training of future psychologists with Dr Elly Quinlan. Elly describes her research unpacking tolerance of unce...