mental health podcast for kids

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 Peel
Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor

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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 the messaging of each episode.

Download your free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen.

Production 

Script - Alice Peel
Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor 

Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved.  

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 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 & song lyrics - Alice Peel
Production, 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.

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

Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. 

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.

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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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.