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Psychology & Neuroscience Episodes

All things psychology including interesting theories, practical tools, and ideas to help you understand yourself and the people around you.
The Positivity Prescription with Dr Suzy Green
Feb. 21, 2021

The Positivity Prescription with Dr Suzy Green

Founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, Dr Suzy Green joins Cass Dunn to talk about the power of positive psychology to cultivate resilience, deal with life’s challenges and to fulfil your potential. At a time when we’re...
Transcending with Scott Barry Kaufman
Dec. 27, 2020

Transcending with Scott Barry Kaufman

Scott Barry Kaufman is a fellow psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of the book, “Transcend”. Scott talks with Cass Dunn about his new and updated theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and shares his ideas...
Happy and other ridiculous aspirations with Turia Pitt
Oct. 18, 2020

Happy and other ridiculous aspirations with Turia Pitt

Cass Dunn catches up with Turia Pitt for the second time - in this chat they discuss everything Turia has learned about happiness while researching her latest book, "Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations". Turia's own upbeat...
Coping with COVID - Cultivating Emotional Resilience
April 23, 2020

Coping with COVID - Cultivating Emotional Resilience

How do we develop emotional resilience in times of extreme circumstances? In her third and final solo episode, Cass Dunn gives some insight into the effects of chronic stress and why it might feel like your emotions are all o...
Coping with COVID - Staying social from a distance
April 15, 2020

Coping with COVID - Staying social from a distance

How do we maintain our connections to people in the time of social distancing? Cass Dunn discusses the importance of social connection for our physical, spiritual and mental health and why it’s so important for us to focus ou...
Coping with COVID - The pandemic of panic
April 8, 2020

Coping with COVID - The pandemic of panic

How do we look after our mental health in this challenging time? In this episode, Psychologist Cass Dunn goes back to her area of expertise and breaks down the psychology of human behaviour when there is uncertainty and fear....
Monitoring your meditation with Ariel Garten
Sept. 15, 2019

Monitoring your meditation with Ariel Garten

Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice into the 21st century with her breakthrough technology Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband. Her mission is to help people do a deep dive...
Changing the brain with Sally Callie
Sept. 15, 2019

Changing the brain with Sally Callie

She finished fourth in three successive rowing regattas at the Olympic Games and has won numerous medals and awards along the way, but Sally’s true power lies in the recovery from her stroke and brain surgery. As Sallie says ...
Becoming still with Tom Cronin
Sept. 15, 2019

Becoming still with Tom Cronin

We are at an incredibly challenging time on the planet right now. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and we’re starting to see that our current global paradigm needs to change in order for us to survive. Tom Cronin is an ...
Tapping for mental health with Jacqui Manning
Feb. 6, 2019

Tapping for mental health with Jacqui Manning

What is EFT aka ‘tapping’? Psychologist Jacqui Manning explains to its benefits for treating anxiety and other issues in adults and children. Jacqui and Cass Dunn discuss the research supporting it for mental health, food cra...
Overcome the confidence deficit with Jamila Rizvi
Feb. 6, 2019

Overcome the confidence deficit with Jamila Rizvi

What are the structural and cultural disadvantages that rob women of their confidence without them even realising it? Jamila Rizvi speaks with Cass Dunn on why women sell themselves short and shares advice about how to start ...
Think happy thoughts!
March 4, 2018

Think happy thoughts!

Does positive thinking really work? Tiff and Cass discuss the power of positivity for improving your health and wellbeing. Contrary to stereotypes, it's not all smiley faces and rainbows or banishing negative emotions, but th...
Changing habits - the motivation myth
March 4, 2018

Changing habits - the motivation myth

Tiff and Cass meet people all the time who want to change their behaviours but they know relying on motivation is not the answer. In this episode, Tiff and Cass talk about how willpower is a finite resource and the importance...
Nobody's perfect - how to overcome perfectionism
Aug. 14, 2017

Nobody's perfect - how to overcome perfectionism

In this episode, learn the difference between healthy striving and paralysing perfectionism. Perfectionism - far from being a positive quality - can be a hindrance to your efforts in every domain of life. Tiff Hall is an acti...