The Grow Your Mind Podcast

Season 1

1. Meet The Animals In Your Brain

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   Did you know there are animals in your head? There’s a Guard Dog, a Wise Owl, a Sifting Sooty and an Elephant!

   This episode, meet the Grow Your Mind animals and learn ways to keep them talking to each other. Your hosts, the 12 year old experts from Miss Thea’s class, discover why happiness isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and they deep dive into what it means to flourish.

   They also uncover something we ALL have and can ALL look after. And each episode they take their questions out to the playground to ask students of all ages what cool ways they're taking care of their own mental health.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The student reflection journals
   - The Grow Your Mind Digital school subscription
   - The Grow Your Mind Digital Home subscription
   - The Meet the Animals posters
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Traffic Light poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   Plus our FREE colouring-in sheets

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   Mar 10, 2020 10 min

2. B.O.B It Up (BEING OF BENEFIT)

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   In this episode, our 12 year old experts introduce you to B.O.B - which stands for 'Be Of Benefit'. It's a mindset anyone can practice using.

   The students describe why adopting a B.O.B mentality boosts our wellbeing and they take it out into the playground to discover how other kids B.O.B it up. Because as the Wise Owl says, ‘If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never shared a bed with a mosquito!'

   You’ll hear a story about a girl in Pakistan and another about a lion and a mouse. Prepare yourself for catching the B.O.B bug, which turns out is HIGHLY contagious.
   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   - The student reflection journals (found in our digital subscription at https://growyourmind.life)
   Plus our FREE podcast colouring-in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Mar 18, 2020 14 min

3. Stuff Ups Take Courage (COURAGE)

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   This episode is about why failure takes courage and how sometimes your mistakes can turn out to be a good thing in disguise.

   Listen as your 12 years old hosts take you on a journey into a pit where it feels like sharks and snakes are waiting for you!… This uncomfortable place is often referred to as 'the pit of learning'.

   Hear interviews with other kids from around the school about their mistakes, courage and some VERY interesting 'Quick Polls' involving sharks, fires and nudity!

   The Grow Your Mind animals share a story about a farmer and some instances of so called luck. And the Elephant locks in a few important lessons for our brains to remember next time about failure.

   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The student reflection journals (found in our digital subscription)
   - The Growth Mindset Tree poster
   - The Character Strengths poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   Plus our FREE podcast colouring-in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Mar 23, 2020 10 min

4. More Dangerous Than Smoking! (FRIENDSHIP)

   Episode 4

   Show notes

   This episode is all about the opposite of loneliness.

   Listen as your 12 years old hosts explore friendship and what makes a good friend, how to keep your friendships healthy and what the difference is between belonging and fitting in.

   Hear from students of all ages about their techniques for dealing with conflict, getting over grudges and when they know a friendship is true and good for them.

   This episode the animals share a story about two very different monks. Find out what it is they have to carry and let go of along their journey.

   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The student reflection journals (found in our digital subscription)
   - The Gratitude journal
   - The Gratitude reflection questions (found in our digital subscription)
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   Plus our FREE podcast colouring-in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Mar 29, 2020 12 min

5. This Too Shall Pass (GRATITUDE)

   Episode 5

   Show notes

   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 for in their lives. Also get ready for a story about a king, a ring and an important thing.

   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The podcast reflection journals
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   - The gratitude journal
   Plus our FREE colouring-in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Apr 5, 2020 14 min

6. The Secret To Living To 100 (MOVEMENT)

   Episode 6

   Show notes

   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 people raise their hands when they win a race - even if they’ve been blind of their lives!

   We also discover what endorphins are and why our brain and body thrives on them. The students take it to the school population to uncover ways people like to move their body and why.

   Plus, we hear the story of one of Australia’s biggest legends and the animals have some interesting new insights on winning and losing.

   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The podcast reflection reflection journal (sold separately and part our digital school subscription)
   - The DOSE poster
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   Plus our FREE colouring-in sheets

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   Apr 19, 2020 12 min

7. The Perfect Antidote (HOPE)

   Episode 7

   Show notes

   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 Woollahra Public School as a beautiful response to boost resilience, joy and hope. Thank you to WPS and to our global community for supporting this podcast. With your help we would love to create more episodes in the near future.

   If you haven't listened to Episode 1, start there and meet the key Grow Your Mind animal characters.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The podcast reflection journal
   - The Take Care of Your Mind poster
   - The Flip to Flourish
   Plus our FREE colouring-in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Apr 26, 2020 16 min

8. The Problem We All Live With (RACISM)

   Episode 8

   Show notes

   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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children located 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.

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:

   - The podcast reflection journal
   - Watching our Meet the Animals animation
   - The Animal Brain poster
   - Listening to Episode 1 of the podcast
   PLUS Our free colouring in sheets

   See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Jun 24, 2020 20 min

Season 2

1. Introducing The Sensitive Octopus (THE INSULAR CORTEX)

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   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 with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download our Student Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes and crosswords at GrowYourMind.Life

   To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
   - The Student Reflection Journal
   - Our Feeling Cards
   - The Animals In Your Brain Poster

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   Feb 9, 2021 17 min

2. Rewrite The Rules (GENDER)

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   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

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   Feb 23, 2021 16 min

3. You Can't Grow It Alone (RESILIENCE)

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   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

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   Mar 3, 2021 14 min

4. Would You Rather (CLIMATE CHANGE)

   Episode 4

   Show notes

   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

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   Mar 9, 2021 15 min

5. Love Without A Home (GRIEF)

   Episode 5

   Show notes

   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

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   Mar 16, 2021 16 min

6. Get Your Daily D.O.S.E (JOY)

   Episode 6

   Show notes

   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

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   Mar 23, 2021 17 min

1. Teachers! A message for you. Trailer

   Show notes

   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

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   Jul 13, 2021 2 min

2. CHEEKY CHAT #1 with Alice from Grow Your Mind

   Show notes

   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.

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   Sep 29, 2021 5 min

Season 3

1. S3 Song 1 - JEALOUSY Bonus

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   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

   Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved.

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   Feb 6, 2022 2 min

2. S3 E1 The Green-Eyed Monster (JEALOUSY)

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   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 https://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

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   Feb 8, 2022 20 min

3. S3 Song 2 - SORRY Bonus

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   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

   Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved.

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   Feb 13, 2022 2 min

4. S3 E2 Keep It But-Free (Friendship & Conflict)

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   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 https://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

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   Feb 15, 2022 17 min