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The Applied Mind
by Eddie Jones
Raw conversations with leading researchers, scientists, psychologists and athletes. From mental health and neuroscience to extreme sports, creativity, and culture, each episode unpacks evidence-based insights with researchers, clinicians, and fascinating everyday people. Expect curious questions, honest conversations, and practical takeaways you can actually use—whether you’re chasing personal growth, better communication, or just want to understand why we do what we do. This is for you.
Episodes
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#12 - Tiffany Bernical: Perimenopause, Hormones & Brain Fog
Brain fog, memory lapses, disrupted sleep and mood changes can be deeply unsettling. For many women, these symptoms begin during perimenopause. They can appear years before menopause itself and are often dismissed as stress, ageing or simply not coping. This topic matters because perimenopause…
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#11 - Professor Nikola Bowden - Why Cancer Is So Hard to Treat: Melanoma, Ovarian Cancer and the Future of Drug Repurposing
The future of cancer treatment may already exist. In this episode of The Applied Mind I sit down with Professor Nikola Bowden, a cancer researcher at the University of Newcastle whose work focuses on personalised cancer treatment, DNA repair, melanoma, ovarian cancer and drug re-purposing. Her...
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#10 - Dr Jay Raman - Beyond Body Image: Eating Disorders, Comparison & Self-Worth
In this episode of The Applied Mind, I sit down with Dr Jay Raman, a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle and Founder/Director of the Three Squares Lab. We explore the psychology of body image, eating disorders, weight, shame, comparison and self-worth. Jay brings...
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#09 - Darren Burke - The Psychology of Evolution, Attraction & Dark Personality Types
In Episode 09, I sit down with Associate Professor Darren Burke to explore the psychology of evolution, attraction and dark personality traits. Darren is an Experimental and Biological Psychologist whose work examines how evolutionary pressures have shaped the way we see, think, learn and relate…
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Solo Sessions #01: The Psychology of People-Pleasing (And How to Break the Cycle)
People-pleasing isn’t just about being “too nice.” For many of us, it’s a learned survival strategy. In the very first episode of Applied Mind: Solo Sessions, Eddie unpacks the psychology behind people-pleasing — why it forms, why it feels so hard to stop, and how it’s often rooted in attachment...
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#08 - Nicole Ennis-Oakes - ADHD, Attention and the Nervous System: What We Get Wrong
In this episode of The Applied Mind, I’m joined by Nicole Ennis-Oakes, clinical psychologist and Director of Neuronexus to unpack ADHD without the hype, oversimplification or misinformation. We break down what ADHD actually is — and what it isn’t — exploring common misconceptions, why the…
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#07 - Ashleigh Chapman - Understanding Domestic Violence & Coercive Control.
Domestic and family violence isn’t always loud, obvious, or physical. Much of the harm happens in the quiet — through patterns of control, isolation, monitoring, and fear that slowly shape a person’s entire world. In this episode, I sit down with Ashleigh Chapman, a Specialist Domestic and Family...
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#06 - Anna Roden - The Truth Behind Female Fitness, Body Image & Disordered Eating.
This episode goes far beyond diets and gym plans — it’s an honest, unfiltered look at the psychology of women’s health, body image, and the pressure to “bounce back.” Anna is a fat loss coach who’s lived every extreme in the fitness space — from bodybuilding competitions to boxing fights, from...
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#05 - Gary Lapitan: Discipline Over Hype: The Truth About Fitness & Mindset Most People Get Wrong
In this episode, I sit down with performance and physique coach Gary Lapitan, who works with CEOs and elite athletes, to unpack the psychology of getting in shape. We dive into the habits that fuel long-term results, the mental traps that hold people back, and how social media distorts our idea…
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#04 - Professor Alan Brichta - The Hidden Sense: Vestibular Science and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Tucked away deep in the hardest part of the skull hides the vestibular system, the mysterious unsung hero of the senses. Professor Alan Brichta is its number one fan. Most of us never think about balance until we lose it. But behind every step you take, every glance you stabilise, and every...
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#03 - Sophie Cook - Trauma, Addiction & The Human Condition.
In this episode of The Applied Mind, I sit down with psychotherapist Sophie Cook to unpack the deep connections between trauma and addiction. Sophie brings a raw and human perspective from her extensive experience —exploring the ways we carry trauma, how it manifests in destructive patterns, and...
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#02 - Dr Geoffry De Iuliis - The Sperm Crisis: What’s Really Driving Male Infertility?
Infertility rates across the developed world are on the rise — and around one in six Australian couples will face fertility challenges. A major part of the problem? A decline in sperm count and quality. In this episode, I’m joined by reproductive biologist Dr. Geoffrey De Iuliis, whose...
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#01 - Ari Paparestis - Do Our Juvenile Detention Centres Actually Help Our Youth?
We sit down with Ari Paparestis – a psychologist with real experience working on both sides of our juvenile justice centres. Expect to learn what life is like as a guard but also what life is like for some of the youth who are being detained - we dive into Ari’s humorous journey into psychology,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Raw conversations with leading researchers, scientists, psychologists and athletes. From mental health and neuroscience to extreme sports, creativity, and culture, each episode unpacks evidence-based insights with researchers, clinicians, and fascinating everyday people. Expect curious questions, honest conversations, and practical takeaways you can actually use—whether you’re chasing personal growth, better communication, or just want to understand why we do what we do. This is for you.
HOSTED BY
Eddie Jones
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Raw conversations with leading researchers, scientists, psychologists and athletes. From mental health and neuroscience to extreme sports, creativity, and culture, each episode unpacks evidence-based insights with researchers, clinicians, and fascinating everyday people. Expect curious questions,...
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