PsychTalks

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Can your lifestyle choices affect your child’s brain?

October 06, 2026

Before you’re even born, your parents’ health is already shaping your future wellbeing. Welcome to the world of epigenetics: where environmental factors – stress, diet and infection – leave molecular marks on genes, altering their expression across generations.   Professor Anthony Hannan from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health shares how a father’s health can impact offspring development, why our hunter-gatherer brains struggle with ...

What are children trying to tell us when they struggle at school?

September 22, 2026

Many children are struggling to attend school, but what if we've been getting the story wrong? In this episode of PsychTalks, Associate Professor Sarah Knight and Natasha Staheli explore how children's distress is often mistaken for misbehaviour and why terms like "school refusal" can fail to capture the reality of many children's actual experiences, especially the role of neurodivergence and impact of masking. Together, they look at what parents and educators can do to better support childre...

Why do so many drivers say "sorry mate, I didn't see you"?

September 08, 2026

If you’ve ever looked directly at a motorcyclist while driving – yet completely failed to see them – you’re not alone. The phenomenon is so common, riders refer to it as a “smidsy” (or, “sorry mate, I didn’t see you”.) Professor Kristen Pammer and Dr Angus McKerral discuss the cognitive demands of driving; explaining how inattentional blindness can render a motorcyclist invisible and exploring the promises and pitfalls of self-driving cars...

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How do I get in touch with PsychTalks?

PsychTalks is hosted by Nick Haslam and Cassie Hayward. Its publicly listed email is engagement-psych@unimelb.edu.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for PsychTalks?

The publicly listed email for PsychTalks: engagement-psych@unimelb.edu.au.

How many listeners does PsychTalks have?

Podseeker estimates PsychTalks reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for PsychTalks?

PsychTalks typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic or professional expertise in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, mental health, or a closely related field, supported by substantial research, published work, or recognized subject-matter authority. Common among recent guests: University research or faculty appointment; Published research or substantial subject-matter expertise; Leadership or recognition in a specialized area of psychology or neuroscience. Recent guests include Angus McKerral, Kristen Pammer, and Lindsie Arthur.

How hard is it to get booked on PsychTalks?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does PsychTalks cover?

Recent episodes cover Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognition, Behavioral Science, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.