The Grow Your Mind Podcast - Brain boggling facts, animals on walkie talkies and how broccoli and friendship have more in common than you think. Hosted by an entertaining class of 12 year old students, The Grow Your Mind Podcast uses storytelling, interviews and humour to increase children's understanding of their mental health and ways to be resilient. So download our free episode-themed colouring-in sheets and relax while you listen to topics exploring gratitude, healthy friendships, coura ...
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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.توسط Grow Your Mind
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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 conversatio…
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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 bet…
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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 ghostin…
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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.…
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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 po…
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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 ph…
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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'. Thi…
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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 …
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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 relatio…
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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 w…
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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 ther…
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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 Aborig…
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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.…
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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…
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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 belo…
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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 t…
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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…
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A playful song to introduce consent! 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.توسط Grow Your Mind
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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…
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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 - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 …
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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 Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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…
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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 Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 i…
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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, editin…
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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, editin…
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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.توسط Grow Your Mind
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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 p…
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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 …
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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 & s…
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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 Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 hone…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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.توسط Grow Your Mind
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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.توسط Grow Your Mind
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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 b…
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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 migh…
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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 prob…
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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 w…
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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 an…
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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 c…
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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 Abori…
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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…
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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 t…
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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 …
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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…
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