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Are we really making healthy choices for our children in the supermarket? Or are we being nudged by bright colours and fruit-filled imagery?

A/Prof Helen Dixon and Jane Martin unpack the psychology, policy and packaging that influence what ends up in our shopping trolleys.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Misinformation and disinformation now pose some of the biggest global risks to democracy and public trust. In the latest PsychTalks episode, A/Prof Piers Howe explains why it's important to stay informed, think critically and understand the science behind persuasion.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Want tips on how to use power and influence more effectively - whether you’re pitching an idea, leading a team, or asking your preschooler to brush their teeth? Prof Jen Overbeck unpacks how persuasion works, and why gender, identity and context matter.

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September 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
What are the mental health impacts of menopause and how are they connected with our ideas about ageing? Dr Lydia Brown shares insights from her research on self-compassion and how it can help those managing the psychological challenges of menopause.

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September 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
What do the names of colours, kinship terms and legal jargon tell us about the human mind? In the latest episode of PsychTalks, Dr Frank Mollica explores language as a culturally shaped, far from universal cognitive tool.

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August 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Will the Australian government really lock under-16s out of TikTok? A/Prof Scott Griffiths returns to PsychTalks to unpack the proposed social media ban. He breaks down policy motives, enforcement hurdles, and how parents can protect kids’ mental health online.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Will the Australian government really lock under-16s out of TikTok? A/Prof Scott Griffiths returns to PsychTalks to unpack the proposed social media ban. He breaks down policy motives, enforcement hurdles, and how parents can protect kids’ mental health online.
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August 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Could Ozempic do more than help with weight loss? Dr Trevor Steward explains how Ozempic, tirzepatide and other GLP-1 drugs affect food noise, appetite and even binge-eating behaviours in PsychTalks Season 4.

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July 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM