NOTE: This session talks about the difficult subject of suicide. Please be kind to yourself and only listen if you are ready, replay where necessary, and take breaks if you need to. Kia kaha - Pio and Kathryn

Why is it that our adolescents can seem so angry. What creates that emotional space? What can we do about it?

We want to talk about what happens when the brain doesn't get the inputs that it needs, this is what 'neglect' means. This is a discussion around the impact neglect can have on the brain, and on how we grow, behave and think. 

The way to change is through understanding. Conversation is so important for understanding. This is a conversation, discussion, discovery of what racism means for Pio and Kathryn.

Should we keep the score? Is it okay to tell our tamariki if they have won or lost? It isn't as simple as 'yes' or 'no', so Pio and Kathryn discuss this, (and maybe go off topic a few times as usual)....

The word trauma is used a lot. What do we actually mean by that word, and how can we recognise it in ourselves and others?

In our typically random way, Pio and Kathryn discuss why so many of our rangatahi are involving themselves in violent, disobedient behaviour. What can we do as a community to help stem the trend?

What is going on when we sit an exam? What impact does it have on the brain and what are we actually testing? We also discuss discussions... How important it is to challenge the topic, not the person. 

We korero about the importance of connections, how Covid restrictions can potentially impact and other subjects like jail time, fishing and sleep. Yes, we get off topic again! lol.

Many of our rangitahi are engaging in worrying activities. Often we are asked "how do I stop them doing it?". In this episode we korero around how we can support them through this stage the best that we can....

We talk about why we might sometimes 'lose the plot'. Unpacking sandpaper moments and the normality of stress. 

What is resilience? How do we build it? Pio has a lot of questions around this subject, and Kathryn tries her hardest to answer them...

A big subject, and an incredibly important one. We do our best to work through some of the neuroscience, because through understanding we can move forward.