teaching kids good mental health

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 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

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The Breathing wheel

Inspiration for this episode came from the work, wisdom and research of social worker and story-teller Dr Brené Brown. We are MASSIVE fans and at Grow Your Mind we live by two of her mantras; ‘Clear is kind’ and ‘Stay awkward, brave and kind’. Dr Brené Brown has transformed how the world and workplace think about vulnerability, courage, shame and empathy, and her work inspired earlier episodes when spotlighting the dance between fear and courage.

Production 

Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel 
Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor 
Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody

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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 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

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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 truly assume the best in others.

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

Inspiration for this episode came from the work, wisdom and research by social worker/story-teller Dr Brené Brown. We are MASSIVE fans of hers! Dr Brené Brown has transformed how the world and workplace think about vulnerability, courage, shame and empathy.  She has inspired us in earlier episodes when spotlighting the dance between fear and courage and at Grow Your Mind we live by 2 of her mantras: clear is kind AND stay awkward, brave and kind.

Production 

Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel 
Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor 
Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody

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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, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor 
Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody

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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.