Better Thinking Podcast
Your host, Nesh Nikolic, is a clinical psychologist based in Canberra with over 20,000 hours of 1-on-1 therapy experience.
Nesh’s therapeutic passion lies in utilising Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as he weaves his experience into each new episode. Every week, Nesh will bring raw, down-to-earth and nonchalant talks that are designed to facilitate reflection, enhance cognitive processes, and empower you to navigate life more effectively.
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#15 — Minister Shane Rattenbury on Mental Health & Politics
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with ACT Minister for Mental Health, Shane Rattenbury, about mental health services and how politics works to improve policy and implementation. Shane Rattenbury is the Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability. Since he was first elected in 2008, he…
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#14 — Trish Purnell-Webb on The Art and Science of Love
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Trish Purnell-Webb about practical strategies that go to the heart of what makes relationships strong, meaningful and connected. Trish Purnell-Webb is a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Gottman Marital Therapist, Master Trainer and Consultant. Trish and her business partner, John Flanagan, founded Relationship Institute…
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# 13 — Prof Joseph Ciarrochi on Does Being Anti-Social Pay Off?
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Joseph Ciarrochi about aggressive versus pro-social behaviour and the benefits of being anti-social. Joseph Ciarrochi, PhD, is a professor at the Institute of Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University. He has published over 100 scientific journal articles and many…
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# 12 — Randolph Sparks on Pain Management
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Randolph Sparks about effective pain management treatments. Randolph explains why pain is necessary for survival, how the brain receives signals and interesting experiments in pain management. Randolph Sparks is a clinical psychologist and runs a successful private practice in Canberra, Top Psychology. He…
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#11 — Prof Bruce Stevens on Life of a Forensic Psychologist
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Bruce Stevens about his life in forensic psychology. The discussion ranges from treating murderers and psychopaths to schema therapy for couples. Professor Bruce Stevens obtained his PhD at Boston University in 1987. He is Wicking Professor of Aging and Practical Theology at…
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#10 — Anya Aidman on Separation: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Anya Aidman on family separation, coparenting, domestic violence, spousal maintenance and stories of the good, the bad and the ugly of separation. Anya Aidman is a qualified Independent Children’s Lawyer specializing in working with families going through separation. She completed Master of Laws…
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#9 — Nesh Nikolic on Symptom Reduction
In this mini episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic answers Dr Antonio Di Dio’s question on how he works with clients and their symptoms. “I don’t care for symptom reduction because a lot of what we experience in life will never go away.” – Nesh Nikolic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#8 — Dr Antonio Di Dio, AMA’s ACT President, on Mental Health, Hospital Beds and Acute Care
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Antonio Di Dio about mental health, hospital beds and acute care in Australia’s capital. Dr Antonio Di Dio is the Australian Medical Association’s ACT branch president and general practitioner in his Canberra-based private practice. He is actively involved in helping medical practitioners…
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#7 — Rachel Menzies on Death Anxiety
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rachel Menzie about death anxiety and links to mental health disorders. Rachel Menzies is a registered psychologist and lead editor of the book Curing the Dread of Death: Theory, Research and Practice, published by Australian Academic Press in 2018. She has published extensively…
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#6 — Dr Richard Hulme on Treating Complex Trauma
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Richard Humle about treating complex trauma using Schema Therapy and Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Dr Richard Humle is a clinical psychologist with experience in working with a broad range of psychological challenges including trauma, substance-related and addiction challenges, depression and bipolar disorder.…
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#5 — NeLi Martin on Yoga, Mindfulness and Cultivating Awareness
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with NeLi Martin about the relationship and integration of yoga, mindfulness and psychology. NeLi Martin is a psychologist in private practice based in Noosa, Australia. She uses mindfulness and evidence-based interventions in her clinical work. She also teaches yoga, dance and meditation, with a…
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#4 — Gregg Chapman on Making Relationships Work
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Gregg Chapman about the Gottman Method approach to relationship counselling. Gregg Chapman is a psychologist with 38 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. He previously worked as a teacher and school counsellor in primary and secondary schools and was…
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#3 — Dr Kylie King on the Interplay Between Masculinity and Suicide
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kylie King about ABC’s ‘Man Up’ documentary, masculinity and suicide rates in Australia. Kylie King is a research fellow at the Centre for Mental Health in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. She is also…
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#2 — Carlos Turini on Alternative Dispute Resolution
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Carlos Turini about Alternative Dispute Resolution and processes that enable parties to resolve their disputes without the need for litigation. Carlos Turini is an accredited specialist in family law, nationally accredited mediator and part of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee for the ACT…
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#1 — Dr Bruce Arroll on Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
In this episode of the Better Thinking podcast, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Bruce Arroll about how he uses Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) to assist his clients in making rapid change in short 15 to 20 minute interventions. Bruce Arroll is a Professor of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the University…
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Welcome to Better Thinking!
Welcome to the Better Thinking podcast! On every episode you will hear inspiring conversations with leading experts in the fields of psychology, sports, personal growth, nutrition and other fields in order to gain clarity and understanding on how to deal with life in these exciting, yet challenging times. Every week, Nesh will bring raw, down-to-earth…