The Applied Mind
Episodes
11 episodes
#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, eat...
#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 ho...
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, wh...
#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 AD...
#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...
#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 fi...
#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, t...
#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 ever...
#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 t...
#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 repr...
#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 - ...
