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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...

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...

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...

Something new from Grow Your Mind!

Something new from Grow Your Mind!

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.

Something new from Grow Your Mind!

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 +...

Something new from Grow Your Mind!

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...

Something new from Grow Your Mind!

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Grow Your Mind Podcast. This mental health podcast is for primary school kids, teachers & parents! Listen in your classroom, car or kitchen. This episode, your 11 year old hosts will explore empathy, soccer goals and 8 legged sea creatures. And you’ll meet a NEW animal representing a very special part of the brain. This creature will be joining the other animals  currently hiding out in your head!   Want MORE!? Download your free colouring-in sheets that go...

Surprise! Our podcast is back by popular demand. This episode is a BIG one, probably best for upper primary school students.  Miss Thea’s awesome class talk 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 Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander children located in Sydney’s CBD. They share some interesting facts about their culture, as well as some words...

In this final episode your 12 year old hosts of the show explore the connection between Australia’s deadliest spider and the strength of hope. We hear the true and remarkable story of holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku, who at nearly 100 years of age spreads kindness, love and compassion wherever he goes. (Please note - Eddie’s story involves the death of Eddie’s parents and his beloved dog. It could be sensitive content for some listeners.)   This episode was specially commissioned by...

This episode, the 12 year olds uncover the secret to living to 100. They answer other big questions too, such as why do some blind peop...

In this episode you'll learn all about a super power that boosts your mental health! But there's a catch. It only works when you use authentically, otherwise that super power turns into a super flop. Listen in as the12 year hosts of the show walk you through gratitude, negativity bias and optimism. You'll also learn another animal analogy but this time it involves sharks and dolphins. The students take this episode's topic out to the playground to hear what other kids are truly thankful...