Psyched Minds Podcast

Dr. Birgit Viertlböck has a PhD and a habilitation in veterinary medicine and worked for 17 years at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Munich in research and teaching. There she pursued basic research in the field of immunology and was awarded numerous prizes for thisSince 2019, she has been a naturopath and coach and now works in human medicine in her private practice in Munich and with all h...

Matej Černe is a prominent scholar in management and organizational studies. He earned his PhD and has held key roles such as Head of the Open Innovation Systems Laboratory and the Centre for Innovation Research (CERINNO) at the Centre of Excellence for Biosensors, Instrumentation, and Process Control (COBIK). Since 2013, he has been a faculty member at the University of Ljubljana, where he was pr...

Retha is a qualified charter accountant and author of the book 'Daddy Issues'. Daddy Issues walks through the lives of nine unrelated young woman from South Africa who grew up around the same time. It explores their relationships, or lack thereof, with their fathers as a catalyst of a host of problems that affect their interactions in society. In this episode we discuss the intricate relat...

Dr Gaetan Mertens is an experimental psychologist with an interest in memory, learning and psychopathology. He conducts research to better understand the origins and treatment of psychological disorders (particularly fear-related disorders). In this episode expect to learn: about the complexities of anxiety and fear, exploring their definitions, causes, and the differences between them, the preval...

Join us for a deep dive into health and wellness with Grant Jenkins, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in sports performance and health. Known as the "Athlete Whisperer" on ABC Radio, Grant has trained elite athletes for all four tennis Grand Slams and world championships in BMX, squash, XC mountain biking, and triathlon. Now, he’s focused on enhancing Australia’s collective health through nutr...

Nicole Engelbrecht is a renowned South African true crime writer, podcaster, and content creator, best known for her popular podcast, True Crime South Africa. The show takes a deep dive into notable South African criminal cases, shedding light on both high-profile incidents and lesser-known stories. With a focus on meticulous research, factual storytelling, and sensitivity toward victims and their...

Brin is a psychologist, consultant and co-author on the Killer Stories. Brin interviewed several of the most notorious serial killers as research for his studies. These interviews were found by his co-author Nicole Engelbrecht and lead to the creation of Killer Stories. Brin combines his interviews with the tenets of narrative psychology to take the reader into the minds of the killers and shares...

Dr. Renata Kenda is a researcher and lecturer at Tilburg University. Renata's research interests lie in the areas of virtual (project) work and multiple team membership, especially in relation to leadership and performance. She holds an assistant professor position in the department of Organization Studies and is also a member of Programme committee and School council. Her work has been published...

Ray Ciafardini, Jr. is an NLP coach and trainer. He is certified by the Association for Integrative Psychology (AIP) as a Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release® (MER), and hypnosis. Since starting his coaching practice, My Coach Ray, LLC, in 2016, he has helped people create breakthroughs in areas of life such as career, relationships, health, and personal dev...

In this reflective episode, Keanan discusses his journey through the first ten episodes of the Psych Minds Podcast. He shares insights on the challenges and learning experiences he has encountered, the importance of building connections, and the value of time and effort in pursuing passions. Keanan emphasizes the unpredictability of growth, the significance of creativity through repetition, and th...

Professor Block was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of London at the age of 19. His first research paper, on relativistic astrophysics, was published when he was 20 years old, in London, by the Royal Astronomical Society. He has been a visiting research astronomer at the Australian National University (ANU), the European Southern Observatory in Germany, the California Institute...

How are scams, phishing and fraud done? Why do people do cyber crime? Who is most vulnerable to phishing? What can you do to protect your information and money? Find the answers to these questions and more in my conversation with Mariska Wannenburg (Lecturer in the faculty of Economics and Financial sciences at Akademia) and Dr. Blanche Steyn (Senior Lecturer in the faculty of Economics and manage...

Dr. Randy Cunningham is an experienced synthetic chemist and polymer scientist with contributions in industrial process science, heterogenous Fischer-Tropsch catalysis and the functional design of macromolecules for various biological applications including membrane protein solubilization and polymer therapeutics. Throughout his career he has cultivated profound expertise in the synthesis and char...

Phil is a counseling psychologist who specializes in couples counseling. Phil utilizes a person-centered approach and emotionally focused therapy. Phil helps couples understand their own and their partner's emotions to feel more connected in their relationships. In this episode: expect to learn about emotionally focused therapy, how to better understand your own and other's emotions, commo...

About Cameron: ​ Cameron is an eight-year war veteran of the U.S army and served in Afghanistan in 2011-2012. Cameron's field of interests is in the space of  personality and criminal psychology . He worked as an intern at a maximum security setting where he interviewed two inmates. This experience inspired him to start his podcast and write his book  "What's under the Mask" ; lo...

Laura is the CEO and founder of Black Bark Productions. She has 20 years experience working in business media, both in the UK and South Africa. A seasoned media and marketing professional with intimate knowledge of recognition and awards programs, Laura saw the opportunity to launch an awards ceremony that celebrated young future leaders – with this the Rising Star Awards was born. In addition to...

Johan Werth is the co-founder of Evergrowth Consulting. He is a registered Chartered Accountant and a registered Financial Planner. Johan has more than 15 years’ experience in accounting and auditing, and more than 10 years in advising clients on their respective retirement and investment portfolios, insurance needs, and estate and succession planning. Johan has a passion for helping transform the...

Kanya Middleton is the founder and director of Stone Culture. Kanya's passion for empowering people through TV and film shines throughout her organization. Stone Culture is a talent agency that helps individuals and organizations with brand partnerships, social media campaigns, coaching and event coordination. Over the past eight years, Stone Culture has been involved in diverse projects, incl...

Elton Fasser is a CEO at Eltovision and Founder of Stuff magazine's 2024 App of the Year. Elton was born and raised in the tough neighbourhood of Westbury, Johannesburg, where the influence of gangs and drugs was prevalent and opportunities were limited. When presented with opportunities Elton made the most of then and embraced any opportunity to learn. He leveraged his experiences gained whil...

Bedelia Theunissen is an industrial psychologist and HR executive who has over 24 years diverse experience. Her extensive background spans talent acquisition, organisational development, employee engagement, performance management, and strategic HR planning. A lifelong learner, she holds a BA in Social Science, Honours degrees in Psychology and Industrial Psychology, a Master's degree in Indus...