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On every episode you will hear inspiring conversations with leading experts in the fields of psychology, sports, personal growth, nutrition and other fields in order to gain clarity and understanding on how to deal with life in these exciting, yet challenging times. Your host, Nesh Nikolic, is a Clinical Psychologist based in Canberra, Australia with over 15,000 hours of 1-on-1 therapy experience. He’s trained in a number of therapy modes including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cogn ...
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The Dusty memoirs of an American collegiate experience, through the mind of a culturally conservative heterosexual male. Be warned; adventure awaits Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel
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Join Beer Scholar to learn about beer, beer education, how to beat the Cicerone® exams, and how Cicerone® certifications are helping folks in the industry achieve their goals! Look out for new episodes of "Meet a Cicerone®" and "The 6 Pack."
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kristy Martire about how evidence is evaluated in criminal trials and ways to enhance communication between experts and lay decision-makers in forensic settings. Dr. Kristy Martire is a Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia. Her resea…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Ivan Raymond about the power and role of ‘intent’ in shaping how we deliver care, support, and interventions across clinical and non-clinical settings. Dr Ivan Raymond is a clinical psychologist and the Director of the Life Buoyancy Institute. He works with government and non-governmen…
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Alex Coulombe sits down with special guest straight from Poland, Bartosz Barlowski, as they both arrive in Seattle for the first time and dive deep into the world of Unreal Engine and its impact on virtual production and XR. They also discuss Alex’s recent experience with the Meta Orion AR glasses at Meta Connect 2024, exploring how this cutting-ed…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Stevan Nikolin about understanding how depression affects brain activity and how this knowledge is being used to develop new treatments and improve existing ones. Dr Stevan Nikolin is a Neuroscience Fellow at the Black Dog Institute, specializing in the intersection of brain activity a…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Margaret Morris about the connection between poor diet and behavior, and how dietary changes can help mitigate the behavioral effects of early life stress. Margaret Morris is a Professor of Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of NSW. She uses neuropharmacolog…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr David Bakker on the use of technology such as smartphone apps for mental health purposes. David Bakker is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Archer Street Health in Hobart. He is also a lecturer and research supervisor at the Institute for Social Neuroscience, which trains …
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AUDIO ONLY VERSION. In this Epic sized season 2 finale, Alex and Jacob are joined by a stellar cast of guests talking about all things Unreal Engine! Links: Cory Strassburger: / corystrassburger Matt Workman: / mattworkman Cory Williams: / creator-cory-williams Alexis Centeno: / alexis-centeno-31b07579 Kat Craig: / katacraig Ruty Rutenberg: / rutyr…
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AUDIO ONLY VERSION. In this Epic sized season 2 finale, Alex and Jacob are joined by a stellar cast of guests talking about all things Unreal Engine! I Wish I Learned This Sooner: • I Wish I Learned This Sooner! | Unrea... Unreal Games Fellowship: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/bl... Unreal Fest Seattle: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/ev...…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kamilah Majied about her insightful book entitled “Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living”. Dr. Majied is Professor of Social Work at California State University, Monterey Bay. She teaches clinical practice to graduate students employing psychodynamic, c…
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https://satorestudio.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tupac-martir-9a19a29/ https://www.instagram.com/satorestudio/ https://postperspective.com/how-satore-studio-embraced-virtual-production/ #UnrealEngine, #GameDevelopment, #UEFN, #AlexCoulombe, #VirtualProduction, #Fortnite, #Gaming, #CreativeProcess, #GamingCommunity, #Podcast, #A|, #Innovation,…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury about the differences between problematic and recreational gambling while exploring the development of responsible gambling strategies. Professor Sally Gainsbury, PhD, Doctor.ClinPsych, BPsych(Hons) is a leader in gambling psychology research, focussing on using …
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr. Christoph Klebl about the psychology of climate change and biodiversity, and his work on aesthetics and morality that relates to that (e.g., why people are most concerned about protecting beautiful animal species). Dr. Christoph Klebl is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Kinga Szymaniak about the impacts of anger on the way we think and act, and how it shapes our decisions and judgments. Kinga Szymaniak is a Research Associate in the School of Psychology at UNSW. She was awarded her PhD in 2022 from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with John Sweller about The Cognitive Load Theory which suggests that learning happens best under conditions that are aligned with human cognitive architecture. John Sweller is an educational psychologist and Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales. He received a Ph.D. from the…
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Due to a VisionOS 2.0 FaceTime bug this episode of the podcast will be audio only. https://x.com/ibrews/status/1800348999796343240?s=46 Body of Mine, available now! https://www.oculus.com/experiences/app/7712124182163903/?utm_source=oculus&utm_medium=share https://twitter.com/cosmoscharf https://www.spacetime.directory/ https://www.magicbeansnewsle…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor David Blustein about the complexities surrounding the psychology of working and its profound impact on mental health, while shedding light on the challenges posed by work poverty. Dr Blustein is a Professor and Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow in the Department of Counseling, Develop…
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Alex and guest host Alan Scott talk with John Martin from Reallusion. https://www.reallusion.com/ https://www.reallusion.com/pitch-produce/ https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/live-link/unreal-engine/ https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/ https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/ https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/cc-ue-contorl-rig/ https:…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Rob Brooks about the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on reshaping human sexual perspectives and interactions and how it revolutionizes our understanding in the realm of human sexuality. Rob Brooks, a Scientia Professor of Evolution at UNSW Sydney. He both founded and directed f…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Susie Burke about the role that psychology can play in helping us understand the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change and other environmental threats. Dr Susie Burke is a psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor (University of Queensland), researcher, writer, and climate ch…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Andrew Martin about the intricate dynamics of Student Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement. Together, they delve deep into the strategies and challenges of "Putting The Horse Before The Cart," shedding light on the crucial steps needed to ensure academic success and personal …
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Andrew Amos about the complexities and concerns surrounding gender-affirming care. This discussion delves into the psychiatric perspective on this important and often debated topic. Dr Andrew Amos is Director of Training – Psychiatry for North Queensland, Deputy Editor of Australasian …
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WebXR Pixel Streaming Test: https://youtu.be/6uoo9r0rpSs?si=ATmmO3KZpJekvbZv Unreal Fest: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup What If? for Apple Vision Pro https://www.marvel.com/articles/culture-lifestyle/marvel-studios-ilm-immersive-what-if-an-immersive-story-apple-vision-pro-exclusive #UnrealEngine, #GameDeve…
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Robert Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertJALA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-aldridge-239833161 NY Hackathon project: https://devpost.com/software/micro-worlds https://devpost.com/software/performy Fest submissions and more info: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup UE 5.4 release notes: https://de…
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Sandy Hugill is a Certified Cicerone®, a BJCP Certified beer, cider, and mead judge, she’s on the board of her local homebrew club, SODZ, and she’s the Sales and Experience Manager at Thunderwing Brewing in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to all that, she also offers guided beer tastings and consulting through her company, The Brewery Log. Sandy recent…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Genevieve Rayner about the intricate interplay of neurobiology and psychosocial factors contributing to mood and cognitive disorders in epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Dr Genevieve Rayner is a practicing clinical neuropsychologist and lecturer in clinical neuropsychology at…
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Winbush: Hire Him for the Black Panther Open World Game! https://youtube.com/@jonathanwinbush http://instagram.com/jonathanwinbush https://twitter.com/jonathanwinbush Shoutouts: https://youtube.com/@LoganPinney https://youtube.com/@eyedesyn https://youtube.com/@RocketLasso https://gdcvault.com/play/1034749/Optimizing-Game-Development-Workflows-with…
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Apple Vision Pro on Unreal progress: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexcoulombe_and-just-like-that-we-are-now-able-activi[…]315119779841-pu5M Vision Pro guide stuff: https://twitter.com/iBrews/status/1775977560918122772 GTC: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ Ana Carolina Pereira: https://www.instagram.com/anacarolina_art/ Ringling VR: https://www.ringli…
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Jesús Mártir is the first "graduate" of the Beer Scholar Advanced Cicerone® Coaching Program! About nine months ago, AC Scott Fielder and I launched our Advanced Cicerone® Coaching Program, the first of its kind, with an initial cohort of ten amazing beer geeks from all over the world and all over the beer industry. Jesús is the first of the bunch …
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr James Dunn about strategies that support superior face identification accuracy and contextual influences on face identification as well as his most interesting research on Super-recognisers which he has been studying using the UNSW Face Test. James Dunn is a Lecturer in the School of P…
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Advanced Cicerone® Scott Fielder whips Certified Cicerones into shape to crush the Advanced exam as the teacher of the Beer Scholar Advanced Cicerone® Coaching Program. As of this interview, the AC Coaching Program is producing its first crop of new ACs from our initial cohort! Scott is also a Packaging Operator at The Bruery in Placentia, CA. On t…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Kelly Clemens about the intricate realms of addiction neuroscience, including behavioural neuroscience of nicotine dependence as well as the epigenetic consequences of drug addiction. Kelly Clemens is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, and Associate Dean of Impact Partner…
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State of Unreal Recap: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/all-the-big-news-from-the-state-of-unreal-at-gdc-24 JJ / 404 Creative: https://twitter.com/yojj47 https://twitter.com/404FNC https://www.404creative.gg/ Islands mentioned: https://fortnite.com/@404creative/9012-4443-7390 https://fortnite.com/@404creative/4709-8546-5558 GDC Talk: Achievi…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Mark Horowitz about exploring expert strategies for tapering off SSRIs and managing withdrawal symptoms. Dr Mark Horowitz MBBS PhD is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and an Honorary Research Fellow at University College London (U…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Suzy Green enhancing mental health outcomes in organizations and schools through positive psychology, emphasizing the promotion of mental wellbeing over solely addressing mental illness. Dr Suzy Green is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of mental illne…
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Alex talks with the creators of "The Basement" from Sentient Art. Links: https://github.com/SentientArt/TheBasement https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycarmona1991 #UnrealEngine, #GameDevelopment, #UEFN, #AlexCoulombe, #VirtualProduction, #Fortnite, #Gaming, #CreativeProcess, #GamingCommunity, #Podcast, #A|, #Innovation,…
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Fixed audio version. https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/we-are-updating-unreal-engine-twinmotion-and-realitycapture-pricing-in-late-apri and more. https://twitter.com/iBrews/status/1766532511964844243 #UnrealEngine, #GameDevelopment, #UEFN, #AlexCoulombe, #VirtualProduction, #Fortnite, #Gaming, #CreativeProcess, #GamingCommunity, #Podcast, #A|…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Jayashri Kulkarni about her research on the connections between mental health, such as depression, with premenstrual cycles most notably premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual exacerbation (PME). Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM graduated in Medicine from Monash University …
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Lucette Cysique about the importance of understanding post-viral syndromes and how it can pave the way for enhanced long-term outcomes, benefiting both individuals and the wider community. Associate Professor Lucette Cysique, a neuropsychologist researcher whos intrests lie in Modelling n…
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Alex talks with special guest Leo Badi from Arcane Mirage about Pixel Streaming along with demos, updates on all things Unreal and Apple Vison Pro. Arcane Mirage: https://www.arcanemirage.com/ Four Seasons Showroom: https://youtu.be/6la2yieiCG0?si=kcyQoS2UYhQKtzfl Free Training for UE5.3: https://www.alexcoulombepresents.com #UnrealEngine, #GameDev…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Anna Kiaos about qualitative research methods and practices, offering valuable insights into understanding mental health within organisations. Dr Anna Kiaos is a critical ethnographer with a passion for psychiatry, psychology and mental health. Her research explores the boundary betwee…
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In this episode Alex and Jacob explore a large range of topis such as Disney investments, Alex is starting to play more Fortnite, Sora using Unreal Engine for training data, Apple Vision Unreal update (and general check in with AVP), and a quick “if I was doing this from scratch” tutorial. Links: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-and-epic-gam…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Philip Jean-Richard Dit Bressel about his research on neural circuitry using animal models to explore reward and punishment paradigms, their impact on decision-making processes, alongside a discussion on the gamification of research protocols in human studies. Dr Philip Jean-Richard Di…
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Enhanced Remix of Alex and Jacob as they explore the Apple Vision Pro launch. Links: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup #UnrealEngine, #GameDevelopment, #UEFN, #AlexCoulombe, #VirtualProduction, #For…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Michael Kasumovic about how humans respond to status both percieved and actual and how this can moderate specific behaviour. Michael Matthew Kasumovic is an Associate Professor at University of New South Wales and Teacher & Director of Arludo. His research explores how the social environm…
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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Tayla Degan about health literacy and how important it is to consider both as a clinican and as a consumer of health services. Dr Tayla Degan is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), University of New South Wales, Australia. She is als…
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Links: Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb0dG-2huJE UEVR Injector: https://github.com/praydog/UEVR CitraVR: https://github.com/amwatson/CitraVR Unreal Fest Japan 2023: https://unrealengine.jp/unrealfest/2023/ Epic Games vs Google: https://www.reuters.com/legal/google-epic-games-face-off-app-antitrust-trial-nears-end-…
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