#181 – Dr Zhi Yi Ong on The Neurobiological Mechanisms of Food Intake and Addiction

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#202 – Dr Eden Robertson on The Psychosocial Needs of Families Affected by Rare Disease

In 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.Dr Eden Robertson is a Sydney‑based behavioural scientist spec ...  Show more

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#201 – Professor Simon Rosenbaum on the Intersection of Physical Activity and Mental Health

In 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 wellbeing.Simon is an academic exercise physiologist with a f ...  Show more

 . 1h 18min

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