Podcast · Hosted by Nesh Nikolic
Better Thinking
Better Thinking is a podcast of conversations with experts exploring all things psychology. Canberra clinical psychologist Nesh Nikolic talks with researchers and clinicians about anxiety, trauma, relationships, the brain, therapies including ACT, and how it all applies to everyday life. Nesh has provided more than 25,000 hours of one-on-one therapy since 2007. Episode pages at neshnikolic.com include guest bios and resources. General information only, not a substitute for your own health professional. Need support now? Lifeline 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.
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#104 – Debbie Anderson on The Practice of Neuropsychology
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…
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#103 – Maggie Dent on Common Sense Parenting
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Maggie Dent about the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular…
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#102 – Dr David Demmer on Mental Health Within The LGBTIQ+ Community
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Demmer about the mental health challenges of the LGBTIQ+ community. Dr David Demmer is a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is a respected therapist and speaker…
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#101 – Adam Ferrier on Consumer Psychology
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Adam Ferrier about behavioural economics and the role of consumer psychology. Adam Ferrier is a consumer psychologist and the global chief strategy officer and partner at independent agency Cummins &…
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#100 – Dr Alan Davis on Evidence-Based Treatments
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Alan Davis about evidenced-based treatments such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Alan K Davis is an Assistant Professor of Social…
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#99 – Professor Matthew Sanders on The Power of Positive Parenting
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Matthew Sanders about development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of population based approaches to parenting and family interventions. Matthew Sanders is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the…
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#98 – Sally Kenney on Mental Health Promotion in Schools
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Sally Kenney about promoting mental health education and contributing to policy development in schools. Sally Kenney is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has worked in Catholic and Independent schools…
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#97 – Richard Hill and Matt Dahlitz on The Science of Psychotherapy
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about their new book, The Practitioner’s Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. Richard Hill, MA, MEd, MBMSc, DPC, has emerged from a diverse and fascinating…
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#96 – Professor Kenneth Pakenham on Growth in the Face of Adversity
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Kenneth Pakenham about the processes that foster personal growth in the context of health adversities and the power of embracing inner pain. Kenneth Pakenham, PhD, is an Emeritus Professor…
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#95 — Professor Virginia Slaughter on Neonatal Imitation Effects
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Virginia Slaughter about the controversial topic of whether newborns have the ability to imitate. Virginia Slaughter is Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia, where she founded the…
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#94 — Professor Winnifred Louis on The Psychology of Effective Activism
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Winnifred R. Louis about ways on how to create a successful activism campaign. Winnifred R. Louis is a Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland. Her…
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#93 — Dr Eli Kotler on Psychedelic Therapy for Trauma and Addiction
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Eli Kotler about the use of psychedelics as a therapeutic aid to trauma and addiction. Dr Eli Kotler is a consultant psychiatrist, holds an academic position at Monash University…
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#92 — Lyn Worsley: The Resilience Doughnut
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lyn Worsley about understanding, practicing, and developing resilience. Lyn Worsley is the author and director of the Resilience Doughnut. As a clinical psychologist and registered nurse, her experience in a…
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#91 — Dr Celin Gelgec on Obesessive Compulsive Disorder
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Celin Gelgec about treating obsessive compulsive disorder and other related disorders including anxiety and depression. Dr Celin Gelgec is a clinical psychologist and the director of Melbourne Wellbeing Group.…
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#90 — Joe Coyne on Attachment Theory
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Joe Coyne about the Circle of Security Parenting Course and The Attachment Theory. Joe Coyne has worked for 20 years in the area of child and family psychology. He is…
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#89 — Joel Sardi on Life After a Spinal Cord Injury
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Joel Sardi about regaining the quality of life after spinal cord injury. Joel Sardi had a fall and broke his C2 & C5, T3, T4 AND T5 vertebrae, also breaking…
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#88 — Louise Byrne on Understanding Mental Health Issues
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Louise Byrne about the lived experience workforce development, better access to mental health services, and all about mental health issues we have today. Dr Louise Byrne is a Vice-Chancellor’s…
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#87 — Scott Harris on Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Scott Harris about the physical and mental challenges of living with an injured brain. Scott B Harris is a keynote speaker, author, and resilience expert. In 2008, Scott was involved…
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#86 — Gaj Ravichandra on Resilience and Mental Toughness
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Gaj Ravichandra about developing mental toughness and increasing mental resilience. Gaj Ravichandra is a mindset and leadership coach, organizational psychologist, and co-founder and Managing Partner atKompass Consultancy. Gaj is a…
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#85 — Dr Christopher Love on The Impact of Erectile Dysfunction on Men’s Mental Health
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Christopher Love about Erectile Dysfunction and how much this condition can take a toll on men’s mental health. Dr Christopher Love is one of Australia’s most experienced Urological Surgeons,…
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#84 — Dr Jon Lieff on Cellular Communication Science
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Jon Lieff about how it’s our cells communicating with each other that causes feelings, sickness, thoughts, and diseases in our bodies. Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a…