Oct 29, 20261h 14m
In this episode of Better Thinking , Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Ruth Wells about mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings: what she learnt working alongside Syrian mental health practitioners...
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Better Thinking
Hosted by Nesh Nikolic · education · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Better Thinking about?
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.
Who hosts Better Thinking?
Better Thinking is hosted by Nesh Nikolic. The show has published 209 episodes to date.
What has Better Thinking covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#209, Dr Ruth Wells on Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Settings" (29 October 2026, 74 minutes), "#208, Professor Nancy Pachana on Healthy Ageing: Purpose and Well-Being in Later Life" (22 October 2026, 90 minutes), and "#207, Damien Stewart on How Trauma Can Be Passed Between Generations" (5 October 2026, 75 minutes).
How often does Better Thinking publish?
Better Thinking publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 209 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Better Thinking?
Booking probability for Better Thinking is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Better Thinking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Better Thinking's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Better Thinking?
The strongest fits for Better Thinking are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners and Family & Social Services. Better Thinking has an education audience.
About the host
Nesh Nikolic hosts Better Thinking, an education podcast with 209 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 20261h 30mIn this episode of Better Thinking , Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Nancy Pachana about healthy ageing, finding purpose and well-being in later life, and navigating the transition into retirement. Professor Nancy A...
Oct 5, 20261h 15mIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Damien Stewart about the impact of intergenerational trauma, how traumatic experiences can influence subsequent generations, and what this means for mental...
- Sep 22, 20261h 13m
In this episode of Better Thinking , Nesh Nikolic speaks with Niklas Törneke about understanding human behaviour through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and the practical use of language and...
- Sep 4, 20261h 10m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Ella Moeck about how emotions shape the way people remember the past, think about the future, and respond to uncertainty. Dr Ella Moeck is a Lecturer in...
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- Aug 12, 20261h 20m
In this episode of Better Thinking , Nesh Nikolic speaks with Stacey Parker about how jobs and careers can be designed to maximise wellbeing, motivation, and performance, and what psychological principles can help...
- Jul 15, 20261h 17m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Jennifer Hudson about the factors that shape children’s emotional health and how we can improve support and services for children experiencing...
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#202 – Dr Eden Robertson on The Psychosocial Needs of Families Affected by Rare Disease
May 19, 20261h 17mIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Eden Robertson about the psychosocial needs of families affected by rare disease and how lived experience can drive better, more compassionate healthcare...
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#201 – Professor Simon Rosenbaum on the Intersection of Physical Activity and Mental Health
Apr 27, 20261h 18mIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Simon Rosenbaum about the intersection of physical activity and mental health, and how movement can play a powerful role in improving psychological...
- Mar 26, 20261h 48m
Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr James Morandini about advancing research across gender identity, gender dysphoria, sexual orientation, and the mental...
- Mar 16, 20261h 25m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lou Lasprugato about ACT within the therapeutic relationship, including process-based functional assessment and shaping psychological flexibility. Lou...
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#198 – Professor Philip Batterham on Preventing and Understanding Drivers of Suicidal Behaviour
Feb 26, 20261h 19mIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Philip Batterham about advancing more efficient and precise methods for assessing suicidality and mental disorders. Philip Batterham is a Professor...
- Feb 12, 20261h 21m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Donel Martin about new and innovative approaches to improving cognition, with a focus on brain stimulation technologies. Dr Donel Martin is a clinical...
- Jan 26, 20261h 8m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Jerry Rosenbaum anxiety disorders, depression, and how psychedelics change the brain — and what this could mean for the future of psychiatry. Dr. Jerry...
- Dec 11, 20251h 14m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Robert Whitaker about how the disease model of mental illness emerged, what evidence it was built on, and why it may not be as scientifically grounded as many...
- Nov 25, 20251h 25m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Dianna Kenny about understanding gender dysphoria in young people and the complexities surrounding their care and wellbeing. Dr Dianna T. Kenny is...
- Nov 12, 20251h 12m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Arthur Thomas Ware about fostering long, happy, and purposeful years in retirement, and how psychology can help us create meaning beyond work. Arthur Thomas...
- Oct 30, 20251h 10m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Paul Rhodes about moving beyond individual psychology to explore systemic thinking, family therapy, eco-psychology, and affect theory. Professor Paul Rhodes...
- Oct 16, 20251h 42m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Zoltán Sarnyai about his recent randomized controlled trial on ketogenic metabolic therapy for serious mental illness and the broader implications...
- Sep 30, 20251h 10m
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lucy Johnstone about the Power Threat Meaning Framework and how it offers an alternative to traditional psychiatric diagnoses by focusing on power, threat...
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Jennifer Hudson
EGOT Winner, Entertainment Icon, Host of "The Jennifer Hudson Show", Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Army Housing Office
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Robert Whitaker
investigative journalist, author, Mad in America Foundation
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Dr. Matt Bernstein
clinical psychiatrist and leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, Believe in Badgers
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Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry, Critical Psychiatry Network
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