Psych Attack

Psych Attack focuses on the diversity of the domain of psychology. Join us for a relaxed conversation with experts discussing the topics they are passionate about in psychological research and/or practice. The aim is to better understand the spectrum of human experience, the methods used in psychology, and the people attracted to working within it. The conversations will be of interest and accessible to novice and experienced psychology listeners alike. Hosted by Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald (jasminebmacdonald.com.au).

Psych Attack is a science podcast hosted by Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald hosts Psych Attack, a science show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  32. Backrooms and liminal spaces

  Jun 8, 202641 minS0

  <p>'Backrooms' is 2026 film, currently in cinemas. It is a sci-fi / horror / psychological thriller that is gripping and deeply unsettling. After watching it at the cinema this long weekend, I needed someone to discuss it with, and who better than my friend Dr Alexander De Foe. Tune in for a taster if you haven't seen the film but are curious about it. Don't worry - we let you know when to switch off to avoid spoilers.</p><p>Dr Alexander De Foe is a scholar and author based in Melbourne, Australia. Alex studies altered states of consciousness and how they...

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  Episode #31

  31. Project management and leadership

  Apr 29, 202647 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I catch up with Dominique Barker (CIO) for a deep dive on project management and leadership. We discuss:</p>Dom's professional experience and project management origin storyImplementing real change and making it stickQuantum thinkingFailing fast and forwardHarnessing executive sponsorshipProviding just-in-time informationGiving back to stakeholdersDoing project management in your personal life.<p>About Dominique Barker</p><p>Dominique Barker is a CIO (Chief Information Officer) with deep experience in IT strategy, enterprise leadership, AI, and organisation‑wide digital transformation across complex public‑sector and university environments. In this episode Dom shares experience gleaned from leading organisation‑wide adopti...

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  Episode #30

  Snack Attack: Why analyse fictional texts? (Ep. 30)

  Mar 23, 20262 minS0

  <p>Snack Attacks are short segments taken from a full episode, so you can have a quick topic taster.</p><p>This Snack Attack comes from episode 30 'Apple Cider Vinegar: Panel discussion about the Australian TV drama'</p><p>Dr Suzie Gibson explains what we can learn about ourselves and the society we live in by analysing fictional texts.</p><p>For links to related research articles and books mentioned in this Snack Attack, go to the full episode show notes.</p>

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  Episode #30

  Snack Attack: Parasocial relationships (Ep. 30)

  Mar 20, 202610 minS0

  <p>Snack Attacks are short segments taken from a full episode, so you can have a quick topic taster.</p><p>This Snack Attack comes from episode 30 'Apple Cider Vinegar: Panel discussion about the Australian TV drama'</p><p>I describe what parasocial relationships are and some interesting related research findings. I also share some of my own parasocial relationships. Dr Erica McIntyre and I discuss examples of parasocial relationships in 'Apple Cider Vinegar'.</p><p>For links to related research articles and books mentioned in this Snack Attack, go to the full episode show notes.</p>

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  Episode #30

  30. Apple Cider Vinegar: Panel discussion about the Australian TV drama

  Mar 11, 20261h 22mS0

  <p>'Apple Cider Vinegar' is an Australian TV series that was released in 2025. It presents a dramatised version of the real world story of Belle Gibson, an Australian social media wellness influencer. </p><p>In the series, Belle posts publicly about her experience of brain cancer and promotes alternative approaches to treatment to her millions of Instagram followers. And through a recipe app that was promoted by Apple called 'The Whole Pantry'. The primary conflict of the series being that Belle never had brain cancer.</p><p>This episode of Psych Attack is a panel discussion between myself (Dr Jaz...

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