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Minding Your Mind

by James O'Loghlin & Prof. Ian Hickie
Health & Fitness

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  • How Well Designed are our Brains?

    October 19, 2026 · 29 min

    Anxiety has a purpose. So does depression. How well designed is the human brain? If we were starting from scratch, what improvements could we make? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Can we be Born Melancholic?

    October 12, 2026 · 28 min

    Can we be born with a depressive or anxious temperament? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Is Technology Making Us Intellectually Lazy?

    October 6, 2026 · 30 min

    Is AI and social media turning our brains to mush? Or helping us achieve more in less time? Feels like the former, but what does the evidence say? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Should We Chat to AI About Our Mental Health?

    September 28, 2026 · 27 min

    What are the pros and cons of chatting to AI about our mental health?  Are some AIs better than others? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • How Real is the Generation Gap?

    September 21, 2026 · 28 min

    How real is the Generation Gap?  Is it inevitable that people of differing ages will sometimes struggle to communicate? How can the Generation Gap be bridged? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at…

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  • Are We Over-Medicating Young People?

    September 14, 2026 · 40 min

    What is  the difference between an anxiety disorder and normal, everyday worry? Or between depression and appropriate sadness? Where is the line?  Are we over-diagnosing and over-medicating some people? If you have any questions or…

  • Does Melatonin Burn Fat?

    September 7, 2026 · 36 min

    Is Melatonin a fat-burning wonder drug? We separate fact from fiction. If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindingyourmind2@gmai…

  • Sharing Mental Health Experiences Online

    August 31, 2026 · 25 min

    We debate the merits of sharing your own mental health experiences online. You may pick up some useful advice, and help others going through similar experiences. But you might also get some critical comments that hurt. If you have any…

  • How Do You Deal with Periods of Less Sleep?

    August 24, 2026 · 28 min

    Sleep is vital for good mental health, so what do we do during periods when our sleep is challenged, like when studying for exams, or with a new baby? We share practical suggestions to help. If you have any questions or comments, email Ian…

  • Is Pride a Barrier to Change?

    August 17, 2026 · 28 min

    Why do we get stuck in unhelpful ways of looking at the world and reacting to others? When we identify our flaws, why can it be so hard to change? Could it be because of our foolish pride? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian…

  • Nature

    August 10, 2026 · 33 min

    What’s so special about trees? Why does being in nature so often have a positive effect on our mental health? If you have any questions or comments, email Ian and James at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Blood Sugar, Glucose, and Mental Health

    August 3, 2026 · 35 min

    We often think our mood is dependent on what’s happening at work, the person we live with not doing the washing up, or being stuck in traffic, but what if it was actually all about our blood sugar? If you have any questions or comments…

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About the show

Mental health expert Prof Ian Hickie and author & broadcaster James O’Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health; the different types of mental health issues we can experience, their causes, how they affect us, and what we can do to get help and find solutions. Follow us on Instagram: @mindingyourmindpodcast