Best Nesh Nikolic Podcasts (2024)

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#153 – Dr Genevieve Rayner on Psychosocial Influences on Mood and Cognitive Disorders in Epilepsy 1:11:12

25d ago1:11:12

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Genevieve Rayner about the intricate interplay of neurobiology and psychosocial factors contributing to mood and cognitive disorders in epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Dr Genevieve Rayner is a practicing clinical neuropsychologist and lecturer in clinical neuropsychology at…

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#152 – Dr James Daniel Dunn on Exploring Super-Recognisers 1:20:59

26d ago1:20:59

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr James Dunn about strategies that support superior face identification accuracy and contextual influences on face identification as well as his most interesting research on Super-recognisers which he has been studying using the UNSW Face Test. James Dunn is a Lecturer in the School of P…

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#151 – Kelly Clemens on Epigenetic Consequences of Drug Addiction 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kelly Clemens about the intricate realms of addiction neuroscience, including behavioural neuroscience of nicotine dependence as well as the epigenetic consequences of drug addiction. Kelly Clemens is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, and Associate Dean of Impact Partner…

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#150 – Dr Mark Horowitz on Tapering off SSRI to Mitigate Withdrawal Symptoms 57:18

1M ago57:18

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Mark Horowitz about exploring expert strategies for tapering off SSRIs and managing withdrawal symptoms. Dr Mark Horowitz MBBS PhD is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and an Honorary Research Fellow at University College London (U…

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#149 – Dr. Suzy Green on Promoting Mental Wellness to Reduce Mental Illness Impact 53:15

2M ago53:15

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Suzy Green enhancing mental health outcomes in organizations and schools through positive psychology, emphasizing the promotion of mental wellbeing over solely addressing mental illness. Dr Suzy Green is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of mental illne…

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#148 – Jayashri Kulkarni on Premenstrual Syndrome 52:59

2M ago52:59

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jayashri Kulkarni about her research on the connections between mental health, such as depression, with premenstrual cycles most notably premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual exacerbation (PME). Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM graduated in Medicine from Monash University …

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#147 – Lucette Cysique on Understanding Post-viral Syndromes 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lucette Cysique about the importance of understanding post-viral syndromes and how it can pave the way for enhanced long-term outcomes, benefiting both individuals and the wider community. Associate Professor Lucette Cysique, a neuropsychologist researcher whos intrests lie in Modelling n…

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#146 – Dr Anna Kiaos on Understanding Mental Health in Organisations 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Anna Kiaos about qualitative research methods and practices, offering valuable insights into understanding mental health within organisations. Dr Anna Kiaos is a critical ethnographer with a passion for psychiatry, psychology and mental health. Her research explores the boundary betwee…

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#145 – Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel on Understanding Punishment Learning 1:57:34

3M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel about his research on neural circuitry using animal models to explore reward and punishment paradigms, their impact on decision-making processes, alongside a discussion on the gamification of research protocols in human studies. Dr Philip Jean-Richard Di…

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#144 – Michael Kasumovic on The Influence of Perceived and Actual Status on Human Behaviour 1:36:00

3M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Kasumovic about how humans respond to status both percieved and actual and how this can moderate specific behaviour. Michael Matthew Kasumovic is an Associate Professor at University of New South Wales and Teacher & Director of Arludo. His research explores how the social environm…

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#143 – Dr Tayla Degan on The Importance of Health Literacy for Clinicians and Consumers 1:24:23

4M ago1:24:23

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Tayla Degan about health literacy and how important it is to consider both as a clinican and as a consumer of health services. Dr Tayla Degan is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), University of New South Wales, Australia. She is als…

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#142 – Natalie Taylor on The Importance of Implementation Science 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Natalie Taylor about the complexity and importance of implementation scientists and the factors that go into behaviour change within systems. Natalie Taylor is an implementation scientist. She works both in a research and consulting capacity to help develop and apply optimal ways for orga…

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#141 – Dr Conal Monaghan on Dimensional Models of Personality Disorder 1:35:47

5M ago1:35:47

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Conal Monaghan about dimensional models of personality disorder as well as the limitations and merits in the current diagnostic method. Dr Conal Monaghan was conferred his PhD (Clinical Psychology) from the ANU in 2019. He also graduated with a degree in marketing with a major in inter…

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#140 – Professor Nick Haslam on 'Concept Creep' 1:14:09

5M ago1:14:09

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Nick Haslam about “concept creep” in the field of psychology and how it has reshaped many aspects of modern society. Nick Haslam is Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. He received his BA(Hons) from the University of Melbourne, his MA and PhD from the University of Penn…

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#139 – Dr Janet Hall on Practical Solutions to Sexual and Relationship Issues 59:37

5M ago59:37

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Janet Hall about user-friendly strategies offering practical solutions to sexual and relationship issues. Dr. Janet Hall is a retired psychologist of 40 years and still working as a, hypnotherapist, sex therapist, author, professional speaker, trainer, and media consultant. Dr Jan cons…

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#138 – Rebecca Collie on Fostering Thriving Environments for Teachers and Students 57:55

6M ago57:55

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rebecca Collie about promoting and understanding educational settings to help both teachers and student thrive. Rebecca Collie is a Scientia Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the UNSW School of Education. She conducts research in the areas of motivation, wellbeing, and soci…

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#137 – Paul Fitzgerald on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment 1:24:49

6M ago1:24:49

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Paul Fitzgerald about the development of novel brain stimulation treatment options including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for patients with depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, autism and Alzheimer’s disease. Paul Fitzgerald is the Head of…

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#136 – Dr Divna Haslam on The Findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study 1:25:13

6M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Divna Haslam about child maltreatment and the findings of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, which conducted the first prevalence data of child maltreatment in Australia. Dr Divna Haslam is a clinical psychologist and family researcher based in the Faculty of Law at Queensland Unive…

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#135 – Helen Joyce on Her Book ‘Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality’ 1:44:21

6M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Helen Joyce about the complexities society faces with trying to support and understand transgender people’s experiences while also trying to preserve commonly held societal rules. Helen Joyce is an Irish journalist and critic of the transgender rights movement. She studied as a mathematic…

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#134 – Dr Jodie Fleming on Chronic Illness Management and Psycho-Oncology 1:31:06

7M ago1:31:06

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Jodie Fleming about understanding chronic illness management to finding values during difficult times. Dr Jodie Fleming is a Clinical and Health Psychologist; Positive Psychology Practitioner; Australia’s only certified Run Walk Talk Therapist; author, and wellness retreat leader. Jodi…

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#133 – Ilan Dar-Nimrod on The Effects of Perceived Genetic Aetiology 1:19:52

10M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ilan Dar-Nimrod about the effects of perceived genetic aetiology for various phenomena. Dr. Ilan Dar-Nimrod is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Sydney. Ilan has completed his BA with a double major at Haifa University and his MA and PhD (social psychology)…

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#132 – Kristie Miller on The Nature of Time 1:26:42

10M ago1:26:42

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kristie Miller about the nature of time, perspectives of time, and temporal experience. Professor Kristie Miller took up an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Queensland in Jan of 2006. In July of that 2006 Prof Miller moved to Sydney with t…

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#131 – Alexander Holcombe on The Causes of The Replication Crisis 1:41:14

11M ago1:41:14

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Alexander Holcombe about the replication crisis, trust in science, and the causes of the replication crisis. Alex Holcombe is a professor at the University of Sydney, who received his PhD in psychology from Harvard University in 2000. He has a strong interest in improving scientific pract…

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#130 – Dr Celine Van Golde on Reliability of Children as Eyewitnesses 1:43:00

11M ago1:43:00

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Celine van Golde about the reliability of children as eyewitnesses and how that research has informed memory for repeated crimes (such as domestic violence) in adults. Dr. Celine van Golde is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. Her research focus…

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#129 – Fiona Kumfor on Understanding Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases 1:26:12

12M ago1:26:12

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Fiona Kumfor about social cognition in clinical syndromes with a focus on dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dr Fiona Kumfor holds a Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology from Macquarie University and a PhD in Neuroscience from University of New South Wales. She is currently …

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#128 – Dr Micah Goldwater on The Psychology Of Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories 1:35:36

12M ago1:35:36

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Micah Goldwater about understanding the psychology of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories. Dr Micah Goldwater received his BA in Linguistics from the University of Rochester in 2003, completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009, and then held a Postdoc…

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#127 – Stephen Hinshaw on Developmental Psychopathology 1:25:35

12M ago1:25:35

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Stephen Hinshaw about his work on developmental psychopathology, clinical interventions with young people and addressing mental illness stigma in the community. Stephen Hinshaw is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was Depar…

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#126 – Dr Christopher Hunt on Gambling Addiction and Treatment 1:17:20

1y ago1:17:20

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Christopher Hunt about gambling addiction, gambling treatment, and clinical phenomena observed in gambling clients. Dr Christopher John Hunt is the Senior Clinical Supervisor at the University of Sydney'sGambleAware clinics, which are responsible for co-ordinating government-funded gam…

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#125 – Alina Morawska on Parenting and Family Intervention 1:29:47

1y ago1:29:47

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Alina Morawska about promoting positive family relationships as an early intervention tool to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Alina Morawska is the Deputy Director (Research) at the Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on behaviour…

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#124 – Blake McKimmie on Understanding Stereotypes and Biases 1:47:10

1y ago1:47:10

1:47:10

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Blake McKimmie about the influence of gender-based stereotypes and the influence of different modes of evidence presentation in jury decision-making. Blake McKimmie joined the School of Psychology at UQ in 2007 having previously been a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology. Blak…

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#123 – Fiona White on Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 1:12:24

1y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Fiona White about the development of effective strategies to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Fiona White was awarded her PhD in 1997 by the University of Sydney. She is now a Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Sydney, and the Director of the Sydney University Ps…

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#122 – Dr Frankie Fong on Social Learning and Overimitation 1:07:26

1y ago1:07:26

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Frankie Fong about overimitation and the role of social learning in the development of scientific and religious beliefs and behaviours. Dr Frankie Fong is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Psychology at UQ. His research interests lie broadly in social learning and overimitatio…

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#121 – Renee Adair on End of Life Doula Services 1:06:53

1+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Renee Adair about End of Life Doulas and how their services provide support, options, and education assisting the needs of those who are facing death. Renee Adair is the founder and director of the Australian Doula College, the Groundwork Program and the ADC’s charity-arm Doula Heart Netw…

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#120 – Michael Duhig on Medicinal Cannabis for Children 1:19:14

1+ y ago1:19:14

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Duhig about medicinal cannabis trials and research for treating various symptoms in children. Michael Duhig is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has completed post-graduate training in Psychology and Health Management. While completing his studies, Michael develope…

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#119 – Alex Haslam on The Psychology of Leadership 1:02:18

1+ y ago1:02:18

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Alex Haslam about identity leadership and its implications in social and organisational settings. Alex Haslam is Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology and Australian Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland. His research focuses on the study of group and ident…

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#118 – Dr Gwen Adshead on The Psychology of Violence and Life Threatening Behaviour 1:10:22

1+ y ago1:10:22

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Gwen Adshead about the psychological mechanisms that give rise to violence and life threatening behaviour toward others. Dr. Gwen Adshead is one of the UK’s leading forensic psychiatrists and psychotherapists. She has spent thirty years working in Broadmoor, England’s largest secure ps…

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#117 – Dr Alice Shires on Mindfulness Training on Anger, Grief, and Chronic Pain 1:25:10

1+ y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Alice Shires about the possible effects of mindfulness training on anger, grief, and chronic pain. Dr Alice Shires is a Clinical and Research Psychologist, Director of the UTS Psychology Clinic. She was Chair of the Australasian Psychology Clinic Directors association (AAPTC) for over …

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#116 – Tanya Cole-Lesnick on The Power and Intimidation of a Group Setting 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Tanya Cole-Lesnick about why a group is powerful for the same reason that it's intimidating to join. Tanya Cole-Lesnick has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1995, after receiving her master’s degree in social work from New York University. She has extensive experience in both …

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#115 – Dr Cassandra Chapman on The Psychology of Charitable Giving 1:32:48

1+ y ago1:32:48

1:32:48

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Cassandra Chapman about the psychology of charitable giving, trust in nonprofits, and public responses to charity scandals. Dr Cassandra Chapman holds a PhD in the psychology of charitable giving (University of Queensland) and is now an Associate Professor of Marketing and ARC DECRA Fello…

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#114 – Dr Michael Noetel on Effective Altruism and Decision-Making 1:02:12

1+ y ago1:02:12

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Michael Noetel about effective altruism, existential risk, and decision-making Michael Noetel is a psychologist and an academic trying to find the best way of helping others, and to then put them into practice. He’s an awarded educator, including awards from the Australian Awards for U…

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#113 – Dr Annabelle Neall on Workplace Bullying and Harassment 1:34:25

1+ y ago1:34:25

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Annabelle Neall about the effects of bullying and harassment in organisational settings. Dr Annabelle Neall is a Lecturer of Organisational Psychology at the University of Queensland. Her research aims to tackle negative workplace behaviour through bystander intervention and psychosoci…

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#112 – Jolanda Jetten on The Psychology of Economic Inequality 1:00:21

1+ y ago1:00:21

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jolanda Jetten about the consequences of economic inequality for the social and political vitality of society. Jolanda Jetten (PhD, University of Amsterdam, 1997) is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Queensland. She has been employed as an ARC Future Fellowship, UQ Devel…

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#111 – Dr James Kirby on Compassion Focused Therapy 1:18:32

1+ y ago1:18:32

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with James Kirby about examining Compassion Focused Therapy and his book entitled ‘Choose Compassion’. James N. Kirby, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist, and the Co-Director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group at the University of Queensland. He has broad research interes…

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#110 – Michael Sugrue on Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma 1:00:07

1+ y ago1:00:07

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Sugrue about his new best selling book entitled RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma. Michael Sugrue is a retired police sergeant with the City of Walnut Creek with over 14 years of service including specialized assignments as a Field Training Officer, S…

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#109 – Dr Kristy Goodwin on Digital Wellbeing and Distraction 1:04:12

1+ y ago1:04:12

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kristy Goodwin about practical brain-based hacks to tame tech habits and strategies to decode the neurobiology of peak performance in the technological era. Dr Kristy Goodwin is one of Australia’s leading digital wellbeing and performance experts (and mum who also deals with her kids’ tec…

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#108 – Kirrilie Smout on Mental Health Treatment For Children 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kirrilie Smout about the common elements of mental health treatment planning for children and adults. Kirrilie Smout is a qualified clinical psychologist specialising in working children and teenagers about finding a life vision, creating community among each other, persistence, self-beli…

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#107 – Piers Steel on The Science of Motivation and Procrastination 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Piers Steel about how procrastination shows up in one's life and the related forces that make it irresistible. Piers Steel likes to think he is among the world’s foremost researchers and speakers on the science of motivation and procrastination. Well, he is a Distinguished Research Chair …

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#106 – Alan Pegna on Cognitive Neuroscience 1:00:51

1+ y ago1:00:51

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Associate Professor Alan Pegna about cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology. Alan Pegna is a neuropsychologist whose interests lie in the field of cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology. After receiving a Masters degree in Psychology from the University of Geneva…

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#105 – Dr Steven Hayes on Process Based Therapy 1:57:00

1+ y ago1:57:00

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Steven Hayes about Process Based Therapy, psychiatric medications, and other global issues relating to mental health. Dr Steven C. Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 44 books an…

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#104 – Debbie Anderson on The Practice of Neuropsychology 1:29:58

2y ago1:29:58

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Debbie Anderson about her experience practicing as a neuropsychologist. Debbie Anderson works exclusively as a clinical neuropsychologist. She trained at the University of Melbourne and has practised in Queensland since completing her course in 1989. She initially worked in public hospita…

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