Best Interrupting Criminalization Podcasts (2025)

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Task paralysis and procrastination - why it's so hard to get sh*t done 30:47

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Five years of unpaid taxes. Homework handed in on the last day of an extension. Some people are champion procrastinators. Why? And what does task paralysis (sometimes called ADHD paralysis) have to do with it? Today: the personality traits that make you more prone to procrastination, the types of tasks we're most likely to put off, and what to do i…

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Cruel intentions: how toxic tabloids and celebrity culture changed the way we talk about mental health 29:38

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If you opened up a magazine in the 2000s, you'd likely be met by countless images of celebrities on their worst days. And the conversation accompanying those images? Pretty toxic. We've come a long way in how we talk about mental health since then, but how did we get here? What changed? Today, we reflect on the cruelty of tabloid culture and how th…

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Is clutter making you feel bad? 29:39

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When was the last time you decluttered? Was it a satisfying process, or did it fill you with dread? Where you sit on the clutter spectrum differs person to person, so today, we investigate if decluttering is worth the hype. Why can it be so hard for some people? Could there be a way to reduce clutter before it builds up? And what's the relationship…

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Serial killers: answering your questions about how they think 29:35

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Can serial killers ever learn empathy? Is their psychology similar to mass shooters? Why are they almost always men? Welcome to All in the Mind’s first ever ‘mailbag’ episode! These are just some of the many questions you sent us after our recent episode on serial killers, called Where have all the serial killers gone? Forensic psychiatrist Dr Raja…

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Depersonalisation — when nothing feels real 30:06

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Have you ever felt like things were not quite real? That you were no longer connected to your body or didn’t know who you were? Nathan Dunne felt this way for years. And it’s never quite stopped affecting the way he sees himself or the world around him. Today, depersonalisation disorder — and what we know about its symptoms, causes and treatments. …

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Divination isn’t scientific, but can it ever be therapeutic? 34:04

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Love it or hate it, there are reasons you might read your star sign and relate to what it says about you as a person. We all fall into cognitive traps — but if we’re aware of them, is it such a bad thing to indulge in your daily horoscope, or a tarot card reading? Today, we delve into the occult, to understand why some people seek messages from the…

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Where have all the serial killers gone? 32:07

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The backpacker killer. The Claremont killer. Ted Bundy. The crimes serial killers commit linger in our memories for decades. But when was the last time you heard about an active serial killer in the news? In our final episode of Criminal Psychology, we probe the lead-crime hypothesis, find out about 'chemical castration' and ask — where have all th…

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Kleptomania: when compulsive stealing takes over your life 27:10

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What drives some people to steal compulsively? This week, as part of our special four-part series Criminal Psychology, we're talking about kleptomania and the impact it can have on a person's life. We speak to someone who’s been diagnosed with kleptomania about their experiences; from their urges to steal, to the guilt and shame they feel. We also …

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Pyromania vs revenge – why do people light fires? 29:42

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Australians know the devastation of bushfires all too well. So why would anyone deliberately light a fire? In this episode of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we're exploring the psychology of arson. Answering questions like, how does it relate to pyromania? What do we know about the profile of a ty…

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Munchausen by Proxy: when parents hurt their kids 31:50

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Why would any parent lie about their child's health? Or worse, intentionally make their child sick? In episode one of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we dive into a disorder that’s long been sensationalised in the media: Munchausen by Proxy – and ask: how do these parents get away with their lies? …

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INTRODUCING — Criminal Psychology

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On All in the Mind, we investigate why people behave the way they do. But there are some perspectives we don't often hear about. Introducing Criminal Psychology, a special series diving into just that. On this four-episode series, we'll cover arson, kleptomania, serial killers and Munchausen by proxy as we look at what drives people to the extremes…

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Chronically stressed? These small changes can help 32:01

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Time and time again, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen chronic stress wreak havoc on his patients' lives — contributing to autoimmune disorders, gut problems, low libido and more. But the most devastating blow struck his own family, when his father's punishing work schedule forced him to medically retire in his 50s. It’s an experience that led Rangan t…

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Loneliness — you're not alone, from Ladies, We Need To Talk 32:04

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Loneliness hurts. And we know it's bad for us, worse than smoking or obesity. Even though a third of us are lonely, we're embarrassed to say so. So, what would happen if we talked about our loneliness openly? And how can we build more meaningful connections? This week we have a special episode from our friends at Ladies, We Need To Talk. Host Yumi …

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The confusion about concussions 30:03

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Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and don't always get taken seriously. And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why? The brain is your most important organ, after all! This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions…

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Managing your emotions so they don't manage you 31:16

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Avoiding your emotions is generally a recipe for disaster — but Ethan Kross makes a case for occasional 'strategic' avoidance. He’s a professor of psychology from the University of Michigan, and he’s appeared in some of our most popular episodes: Controlling the chatter in your head and What influences your inner voice? Controlling 'chatter' part t…

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Do people really behave differently in a crowd? 31:25

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Panicky. Irrational. Impulsive. These are the traits that have long been associated with crowd behaviour. But modern crowd science suggests that’s an incomplete, if not inaccurate picture. From crowd crushes to terrorist attacks, we take a closer look at how people really behave in crowds, and what you can do to keep yourself safe in one. Want to l…

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Why do we love collecting? 29:06

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Whether it's stamps, figurines, antiques or toys, plenty of people love collecting. But why? What are the psychological drivers behind the hobby? How much is marketing influencing us, and is there a risk of collecting turning into hoarding? If you enjoy the show or if you have feedback you'd like to share, please check out our survey here. Guests: …

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Outwardly impressive, losing it on the inside? The cognitive distortions of a high achiever 29:06

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Over years of clinical practice, psychologist Dr Mary Anderson started to notice a peculiar pattern across her many clients. Despite being impressive high achievers on the outside, inside they were struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety and self-criticism. So she set out to develop a guide for these high achievers. A framework to suppo…

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No More Souters - Revisited 49:07

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Justice David Souter has died. Souter was one of the most private, low-profile justices ever to have served on the Supreme Court. He rarely gave interviews or speeches. Yet his tenure was anything but low profile. Deemed a “home run” nominee by Republicans, Souter defied partisan expectations on the bench and ultimately ceded his seat to a Democrat…

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Ads, sports and games: how gambling infiltrated Australian culture 30:45

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If you're watching sport or browsing social media, odds are you will come across gambling ads. If you work in an office, you might've joined Melbourne Cup or footy tipping comps. In Australia, it can feel like gambling is everywhere. Today, we look at how everything from video games to shopping sites seem to be priming us for betting-like behaviour…

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A different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook 29:56

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For years, psychologist Patricia Harney avoided true crime podcasts and documentaries. They hit too close to home. Recently she's been testing the waters, and noticing these whodunnit shows often leave out a crucial element of the story. This episode was first broadcast in July 2023 Take our listener survey here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/pMNc8…

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Love us? Hate us? Take our short audience survey and tell us!

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All in the Mind is doing its first-ever listener survey — can you tell us a bit about who you are and why you listen? We'd love to understand you better! We’ve kept the survey snappy — it's only seven questions. We’re especially keen to know the age range of our listeners. Take the survey here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/pMNc8TK7b7 And you can a…

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The silicon shrink – the worrying side of AI in mental health 29:06

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Chat bots as therapists. Apps that can track your mood and behaviour, offering earlier detection of psychiatric illness. There's a lot happening at the nexus of mental health and AI – some of it promising, some of it perilous. Today, science writer and author of The Silicon Shrink, Daniel Oberhaus, takes us on a journey through this emerging space.…

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Dissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival Brisbane 29:37

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The brain might be an undiscerning blob that makes up just two per cent of your body, but what it does for you is extraordinary. How much about the day-to-day workings of the brain do we fully understand, and what does the future of medicine have in store for it? In this recording of our live show from the World Science Festival Brisbane, we explor…

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How the housing crisis is warping people's view of the future 29:05

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Madi's had 25 rental applications rejected. Seen absolute horror houses while searching for a rental. It's all driving her to despair. Today, how housing insecurity can alter our sense of agency and how we perceive the world around us. This episode was first broadcast in May 2024.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fighting for focus in the age of distraction 30:02

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Be honest, how many times have you checked your notifications in the last hour? Or opened a new, totally unrelated tab? Or stopped what you're doing even though you really need to do it? Distractions are everywhere. And whether they're self-imposed or coming from our environment, it can be hard to focus. Today, we explore the ramifications of our r…

Interrupting Criminalization Podcasts

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All In The Mind

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Wednesday Interruption » Podcast

Jacob Bodnar, MaryKate Carter, Don Higgins, and Breanne Lewinski

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More Perfect

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Task paralysis and procrastination - why it's so hard to get sh*t done 30:47

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Cruel intentions: how toxic tabloids and celebrity culture changed the way we talk about mental health 29:38

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Is clutter making you feel bad? 29:39

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Serial killers: answering your questions about how they think 29:35

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Depersonalisation — when nothing feels real 30:06

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Divination isn’t scientific, but can it ever be therapeutic? 34:04

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Where have all the serial killers gone? 32:07

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Kleptomania: when compulsive stealing takes over your life 27:10

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Pyromania vs revenge – why do people light fires? 29:42

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Munchausen by Proxy: when parents hurt their kids 31:50

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INTRODUCING — Criminal Psychology

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Chronically stressed? These small changes can help 32:01

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Loneliness — you're not alone, from Ladies, We Need To Talk 32:04

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The confusion about concussions 30:03

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Managing your emotions so they don't manage you 31:16

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Do people really behave differently in a crowd? 31:25

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Why do we love collecting? 29:06

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Outwardly impressive, losing it on the inside? The cognitive distortions of a high achiever 29:06

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No More Souters - Revisited 49:07

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Ads, sports and games: how gambling infiltrated Australian culture 30:45

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A different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook 29:56

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Love us? Hate us? Take our short audience survey and tell us!

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The silicon shrink – the worrying side of AI in mental health 29:06

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Dissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival Brisbane 29:37

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How the housing crisis is warping people's view of the future 29:05

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Fighting for focus in the age of distraction 30:02