The Grow Your Mind Podcast

As the name suggests, this episode is all about the potential power of pausing before reacting. We hear an old and very sad cautionary tale, a song, and an interview with the talented Gordi, an incredibly gifted Australian folktronica singer/songwriter whose music has been featured in various television series and films. Listeners will hear how Gordi copes with stress, nerves, and anxiety and what she does for joy. Check out more of Gordi’s music here: www.gordimusic.com Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Order our book Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound design: Lisa TaylorEditing & sound design of Gordi interview: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Garside is an Australian boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. This marked the first time an Australian medaled in boxing at the Olympics in over three decades! In 2024, Harry hoped to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics but was knocked out of the competition early on. How Harry responded to this immediately after, and in the next 24 hours, won his fans' admiration worldwide. Harry is famous for defying gender stereotypes, often wearing nail polish and the occasional skirt. In this interview, the kids wanted to understand more about what brings Harry joy and how he thinks pausing before reacting might be helpful. This bite-size episode is a pre-cursor to our final episode for this season: The Power of the Pause. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Order our book Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProducer, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a book coming! It is for 9 to 13-year-olds and is all about being perfect. JUST KIDDING! The book is on a mission for children to understand and celebrate their enoughness and to lose any belief that their self-worth comes from ‘winning’ or ‘being the best.’ The book is about reclaiming the power of imperfections and shifting our focus to kindness, awe-hunting, curiosity, and living courageously. In this bite-size episode, Alice, the author and far from perfect yet totally good enough person, gives a sneak peek into the book. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Order our book Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProducer, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we hear from 4 awesome students at a school in Victoria, Australia. They share their experiences of racism and what they wish those around them had done. We highly recommend visiting RacismNoWay for fantastic resources on being an upstander, dealing with bias and racism. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProducer, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is through the eyes of Rosie, a kid trying to find their feet in high school. Core messages are around being true to yourself, being kinder than necessary, and an upstander's important role in shutting down racism. We strongly encourage you to head to our website and download a free teaching guide to use with your students before playing this episode and episode 4. You will hear racist slurs in this episode. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 true stories from 3 remarkable humans about what helped them to feel a sense of belonging. Listen to each episode and see if you can pick out the moments that helped them belong. A special shout out to the legends who shared their stories for this episode. And a note of appreciation to the people at Good Surf for the fantastic work that they do in the world of adaptive surfing and to occupational therapists around the world who are advocates for inclusion and pour their love and energy into their jobs. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kids are back! Season 5 of the Grow Your Mind podcast is here. 7 episodes with themes of belonging, inclusion, kindness, joy, and feeling enough. This is a podcast for primary-aged children, families, and teachers. This episode is about extending kindness and curiosity to those people outside your friendship circle. Play this episode in the classroom, play it in your car. Pay it forward by sharing this episode with others. Let’s make the world a kinder, more inclusive place to be. Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging and these episodes were created to highlight this and point out ways to make others feel seen and known. If you are a school subscriber to our platform head there now and follow the lessons for each episode. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice PeelProducer, editing & sound: Cinnamon Nippard Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an emotional regulation song. Full podcast episode coming soon.   Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of Harmony day  21st March 2024 we bring you a repeat of our fabulous Podcast Episode Why Orange? S4E3 What does Australia's annual celebration of cultural diversity and Grow Your Mind have in common? Belonging. On the 21st of March each year, events are held in schools and the wider community. In this bite size episode, a conversation between two primary school aged kids takes place where they seek to understand the symbolism of orange and why belonging is crucial for our mental wellbeing. Educators - play this episode as an authentic way to talk about the importance of cultural diversity and belonging. And be sure to come up with tangible actions that each student can take to start helping others feel seen and valued. Production Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are talking about things that are contagious and the fact that kindness can spread in the same way as a nasty vomit bug - but with much better outcomes for the planet. There are loads of ways to show kindness and it's not only a great thing to do for others, it also helps our own mental health. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are getting their best spooky voices on to talk about ghosting. Unlike the pretend monsters, vampires and ghosts of Halloween - the ghosting the kids are talking about is real. Ghosting is a term used to describe a situation whereby one friend ignores another completely, almost as though they no longer exist. It is confusing and unkind but it happens perhaps for reasons that aren't always terrible. The kids share the message that even though it is hard to have a conversation with someone that might hurt their feelings, clear is kind.  Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A playful song to remind us that we all have mental health and we can all learn to take care of it!  Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode the kids share something we humans all share in common. And it's not a reluctance to be wrong, nits or bad breath in the morning!  We'll give you a hint….Taylor Swift has it - and it's not an extremely good singing voice. Can you guess what it is?  It's mental health. And you can think of it like a continuum. When our mental health is poor it can feel like being in a dark room with a torch light pointed at a lonely chair and nothing else. But when our mental health is fantastic, it's like all the lights are switched on and you can see all your friends and family have been there all along.  In this episode the kids interview the wise and articulate Annie Kershaw from R U OK? R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.  Annie shares what to do if a friend is not okay and she reminds us all that every day is an opportunity to ask someone this simple but powerful question. Plus we have a NEW song and a hilarious story about a toxically positive snail!  Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa TaylorMusic production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodyCopyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.   RU OK website If you live in Australia and know a child who is struggling with their mental health we recommend using: Kids Helpline: Australia's only free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25. For listeners outside of Australia, please use Help Guide to find support close to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. And in this episode the kids are tackling how to get out of a trap. And for all those “Alone” or Bear Grylls enthusiasts, we're sorry to report this trap isn't a physical one. Instead it's a mind trap - the if and then trap. It is however just as tricky to get out of as quicksand or a narrow cave! But luckily, we have some suggestions. Need a hint? Well this bite-size was created for World Gratitude Day on September 21, 2023.  Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size is landing on the same day as Australia's National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). This year's theme is 'Growing Connections'. This supports research findings that strong school community connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and help enable positive, help-seeking behaviours in students. To get skilled up in these areas we recommend listening to these Grow Your Mind podcast episodes: More Dangerous than smokingKeep it but freeGenerous AssumptionsBoundariesThe RecipeThe Green Eyed Monster Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming first in a race, topping your grade, being the main part in the play, making it into a selective class…..these are all fantastic things, but isn't it equally fantastic to just be participating? Or is that a nonsensical idea that sounds good but is completely unrealistic? If we aren't okay with being average, is that somehow putting pressure on all of us and perhaps our mental health too? What if we let go of being the best and celebrate being average and giving things a go? What would that look and feel like? Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are talking about friendships and how they can sometimes be unhealthy. ‘The Recipe' is the kid's solution to maintaining respectful relationships. Together they come up with a list of ingredients for a healthy, feel-good friendship. Guess what? Recent research by the University of Queensland found that women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age. And in 2010, a meta-analysis by Holt Lunstad found that people with well established social connections had lower rates of heart disease, lower blood pressure, less abnormal inflammatory responses to stress, and lower rates of dementia. So let's teach our kids how to have, keep and nurture healthy friendships. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. Our bite-sized episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, our hosts try to get their heads around words - if they really matter that much and if we give them too much power or too little. This episode was created for International Non-Binary People's Day on July 14, 2023. And the hosts of the show also discuss if we have too many international theme days and the significance of this one in particular. They kids are both trying to understand why words in this context might be so crucial. Please note, non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that sit within, outside of, across or between the spectrum of the male and female binary. A non-binary person might identify as gender fluid, trans masculine, trans feminine, a-gender or bi-gender. At Grow Your Mind we know that self-expression and being able to completely bring and be your whole self at work, in school or in the community is vital for enduring good mental health. Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This World Environment Day, we've brought back a favourite episode. In 'Would You Rather', we're asking the BIG questions like, would you rather sing all your sentences for a week or wake up at 5am every morning and eat brussel sprouts for five days in a row!? The kids have also invented a machine to solve ALL of our environmental problems and there's some great suggestions on how to do your bit for the environment. You see, taking these small steps isn't just brilliant for Mother Earth, but it's also a superpower for your mental health.  Additional resources  Download a printable copy of the advocacy postcard mentioned in this episode or get a free student reflection journal to further enhance the messaging of our episodes. There's also a free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen. Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This National Sorry Day, we have brought back a previous episode and it's probably best for upper primary school students. Miss Thea's awesome class talks about racism, respect, empathy and curiosity.    During the Meet The Experts section we hear from a bunch of truly wonderful kids from Gawura School, a Kindergarten to Year 6 school for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Sydney's CBD. They share some interesting facts about their culture, as well as some words from their various language groups and they also read a powerful dreamtime story about listening and talking less. We thank and have huge respect for all the people having brave, awkward and important conversations with their children and communities. This episode was inspired by the words of Austin Channing Brown about being a better human and the joyful attitudes of the Gawura School kids. Additional resources  Grab a print - out student reflection journal to further enhance the messaging of each episode. And download your free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody  Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A song reminding us to ask ourselves first, 'is it a threat, a challenge or an opportunity?' when we're feeling anxious!     Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling anxious? Know someone else who is? You're not alone! This episode is all about reclaiming the normality of feeling anxious. The kids interview the brilliant and wise Karen Young who began her career as a psychologist. Karen now consults with schools, parent groups and organisations both in Australia and internationally to support the mental wellbeing of young people. She's also the author of four books, including the bestselling ‘Hey Warrior' and 'Hey Awesome'. Karen's books and also her super helpful website Hey Sigmund provide creative strategies for parents to help kids manage anxiety and we'd love you to take a look.  In this episode we encourage our young listeners to ask their Guard Dog ‘is this a threat, challenge or opportunity?' whenever they feel nervous. And to help the kids out, we've collaborated again with the marvellous Moody to produce the song, ‘99 Times' which may just answer that very question! To further contextualise this episode's theme we've also got a story about a kid who almost misses their swimming carnival race because of the fear of not winning.  Additional & free resources We're sure that young and old(er) listeners will take away one of the numerous helpful and accessible strategies suggested in this episode. Be sure to grab a student reflection journal at GrowYourMind.Life so that your kids can think about their own triggers and ways to build their brave! And download our free themed colouring in sheets that go with each full length episode in Series 4.  Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Australia's annual celebration of cultural diversity and Grow Your Mind have in common? Belonging. On the 21st of March each year, events are held in schools and the wider community. In this bite size episode, a conversation between two primary school aged kids takes place where they seek to understand the symbolism of orange and why belonging is crucial for our mental wellbeing. Educators - play this episode as an authentic way to talk about the importance of cultural diversity and belonging. And be sure to come up with tangible actions that each student can take to start helping others feel seen and valued. Production Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey listeners - this episode is a repeat from Series 2 of The Grow Your Mind Podcast. We are bringing it back to celebrate International Women's Day. It's called Re-write the Rules and we hope that it inspires you to step up, dream big and embrace equity!  Additional & free resources Grab a print - out student reflection journal to further enhance the messaging of each episode.Download your free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen. Production  Script - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 4! This season, we're changing things up a bit. Each episode, the kids interview clever adults who know a lot about each of the topics explored. And we're kicking off with an episode about consent. Consent education is part of the school curriculum and you can read our latest blog on why this is critical in primary school. In this episode and at primary school, consent education is taught age-appropriately. It doesn't involve sex education but rather explores permission, how to know if you want to say yes, how to say no, and how to make sure you receive a no with respect.  Here at Grow Your Mind, we've been teaching the building blocks for consent since we began 6 years ago. Respectful friendships, emotional regulation, character strength education, emotional literacy, and listening to your body are key themes we teach in our program.  This episode, the students at Woollahra Public School interview Yumi Stynes - feminist television and radio presenter, podcaster, author, incredible cook, and human. Her book, Welcome to Consent, was recently named amongst the New York Public Library's Top 50 books of the year.   Along with Yumi's insights into the nuances of consent, there is also a story from the Guard Dog and the Sensitive Octopus about what enthusiastic consent really is and a brand new song in collaboration with Moody! Enjoy Additional & free resourcesGrab a print - out student reflection journal to further enhance the messaging of each episode.Download your free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice PeelProduction, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A playful song to introduce consent!    Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Peel writes the Grow Your Mind Podcast. You don't usually hear her voice in our episodes, but in her Cheeky Chats for all ages, you can listen to her share valuable learnings, interesting insights and fun facts.   To get in touch, visit GrowYourMind.Life or check out our socials on Facebook and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Grow Your Mind original song! Here's 'Resilience'.  Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of Season 3 we bring together ALL the animals who represent the key parts of the brain! There are some BIG choices to be made after a theft takes place, a naked mole rat makes an appearance, and some lies are told! The 11 year old hosts need creativity, leadership and honesty to get them out of the mess they're in.  To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster The Breathing wheel Inspiration for this episode came from the work, wisdom and research of social worker and story-teller Dr Brené Brown. We are MASSIVE fans and at Grow Your Mind we live by two of her mantras; ‘Clear is kind' and ‘Stay awkward, brave and kind'. Dr Brené Brown has transformed how the world and workplace think about vulnerability, courage, shame and empathy, and her work inspired earlier episodes when spotlighting the dance between fear and courage. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Values'. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode the 11 year old hosts are dealing with disappointments and setbacks. They show us that even though it doesn't feel like it, there is always a choice to how we respond to disappointments.  The star of the show is the prefrontal cortex, aka The Wise Owl. And to help the kids overcome some really BIG disappointments, this week they call on perspective, self-regulation and perseverance. To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster The Breathing wheel Inspiration for this episode came from teachers across the country and globe who wrote in and asked us to create an episode on dealing with disappointments because it's something all children and adults have to face throughout life. Learning the helpful choices we can make can enable us to have fulfilling friendships and a positive relationship with ourselves. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Ouch'. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode the 11 year old hosts jump into the world of assuming the best in the people around you. Full disclaimer, this is very hard to do! The hosts also share a trick for quieting those pesky self-limiting thoughts that come into your head. And like in Episode 3 - you dear listener get to choose the ending to the story!  The star of the show is the reticular activating system aka The Sifting Sooty and the hosts find out how social intelligence, curiosity and generosity can help them truly assume the best in others. To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster Inspiration for this episode came from the work, wisdom and research by social worker/story-teller Dr Brené Brown. We are MASSIVE fans of hers! Dr Brené Brown has transformed how the world and workplace think about vulnerability, courage, shame and empathy.  She has inspired us in earlier episodes when spotlighting the dance between fear and courage and at Grow Your Mind we live by 2 of her mantras: clear is kind AND stay awkward, brave and kind. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 Generous Assumptions? Then you should definitely press play on Path 1 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.  Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 2!   Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 Generous Assumptions? Then you should definitely press play on Path 2 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.  Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 1!   Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Generous Assumptions'. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guess what! This episode is a choose your own adventure. Listen to the episode track, then choose 'Path 1' to find out if the kids in our story return as er, non-fighting phoenixes. Or choose 'Path 2' to find out if a manta ray, a whale shark or an octopus can save the day. Your 11 year old hosts also give you something that will help you be more patient, generous and have greater compassion for all. Just a hint - it's invisible! This episode the spotlight is on the insular cortex, aka The Sensitive Octopus. The kids call  on respect, empathy and confidence to help them set their own boundaries and listen to other people's.  To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster Positive Affirmations (in Digital for Teachers) Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 The Invisible Line? Then you should definitely press play on Path 1 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.  Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 2!   Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 The Invisible Line? Then you should definitely press play on Path 2 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.  Not happy with the ending? Try again by going back and playing Path 1!   Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Boundaries'. Production Team  Song lyrics - Alice Peel  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Production - Lisa Taylor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relax, we aren't anti-bottoms however in this show, the hosts strongly encourage us to leave the word ‘but' out of our apologies.  Why?!  Well listen and find out!  This episode we spotlight the amygdala, aka The Guard Dog and hear the story of a friendship that nearly didn't survive.  It turns out the character strengths; courage, flexibility and honesty are just the thing for jumping tricky friendship hurdles.    And to get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster The Animals in your brain poster Inspiration for this episode came from the work of clinical psychologist, Dr Harriet Lerner, best selling author, lecturer AND an expert in respectful relationships, navigating conflict, anger AND the near perfect apology! Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Sorry'. Production Team  Song lyrics - Alice Peel  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Production - Lisa Taylor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast - an award winning nominee mental health podcast for primary school kids, teachers & parents.  Listen in your classroom, car, kitchen, on a walk or in the bath - whatever floats your boat!  And If you aren't listening in the bath, download the free colouring-in sheets that go with each episode. To get the most out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam-packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5 at GrowYourMind.life Each episode in Series 3, we spotlight a different part of the brain and take a closer look at 3 character strengths.  This episode, the 11 year old hosts explore that uncomfortable albeit very normal emotion of jealousy and the star of the show is the hippocampus, aka The Elephant who tries to remember.  Listen to the hosts use gratitude, generosity and compassion to help the characters in the story get unstuck from the gluey, gluggy mud of jealousy!  To support the messaging in this episode we recommend: The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal The Character Strength poster Our Gratitude Journal The Animals in your brain poster The Take Care of Your Mind poster Our tunnel story was inspired by twin sisters Amelia and Emily Nagoski's fantastic book for grown ups called Burnout. Production  Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel  Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Additional vocals on ‘Jealousy' - Bianca Black Zara  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song. Here is 'Jealousy'. Production Team  Song lyrics - Alice Peel  Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Additional vocals - Bianca Black Zara  Production - Lisa Taylor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Peel writes the Grow Your Mind podcast. You don't usually hear her voice in our episodes, but in her Cheeky Chats for kids, you can listen to her share valuable learnings, interesting insights and fun facts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Educators - find out how to make the most of this podcast with your students. And tell us what topics you'd like to hear about in Season 3.  Find out more at GrowYourMind.life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids What am I? I make you more creative. I enable you to deal with conflict better. I can be contagious like a cold. Sometimes you forget about me when you get too busy or older. I am one of the keys to being resilient. I am… JOY!  This episode the kids share what brings them joy and we dare you not to be inspired!  Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids. This episode the kids step into the land of grief, legacy and death. A warning, if you have lost someone or something important to you, you may want to listen to this with other kind and supportive people around you.  As with all of our episodes, the topics might sound deep and serious but the content is not.  Remember, the kids who host this podcast, plus the animals in your brain will be with you all the way.  Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam-packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids  In this episode we’re asking the BIG questions like, would you rather sing all your sentences for a week or wake up at 5am every morning and eat Brussel sprouts for five days in a row!? The kids have also invented a machine to solve ALL of our environmental problems and there’s some great suggestions on how to do your bit for the environment. You see, taking these small steps isn’t just brilliant for Mother Earth, but it’s also a superpower for your mental health.  Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids. This episode the kids explore what RESILIENCE, what it feels like and how we can grow it. We’re also excited to bring you the first Grow Your Mind song - performed by young Sydney rapper Luke.     Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! The Grow Your Mind Podcast is a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids. This episode the kids are talking about blue and pink. Like why is it baby girls are given pink things and baby boys blue things? Is it okay for boys to play netball, and if not, who made up that rule? Listen to the kids debate and discuss why girls and boys should be friends and why being friends with the other genders is actually good for our wellbeing. Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.