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THRIVING MINDS PODCAST#203: If only I knew what I know now. Science of Motherhood podcast, interview with Dr Renee WhiteToday on Thriving Minds, I’m sharing a special replay of my conversation with Dr. Renee White on her Science of Motherhood podcast, where we explored what I wish I knew then—now that I know this—about screens, resilience, and protecting our kids’ mental health in the digital age.Screens are part of everyday life, but learning how to manage them while protecting our children’s mental health can feel like an uphill battle. In this candid conversation, Professor Selena Bartlett shares the lessons she wishes she knew earlier as a parent—now backed by decades of neuroscie...
2025-08-211h 08THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #200. Proof of Life After Death? Neuroscience Meets Near-Death with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Psychiatrist, Author of After: A Doctor Explores What NDEs Reveal about Life and Beyond🎧 Thriving Minds with Professor Selena Bartlett welcomes Dr. Bruce Greyson, a pioneering psychiatrist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia, for a profoundly moving and scientifically grounded conversation on near-death experiences (NDEs) and the nature of consciousness. In this episode, Dr. Greyson reflects on his 40 years of research, the development of the Greyson NDE Scale, and his acclaimed book After, which explores what NDEs reveal about the mind, death, and what might lie beyond.Together, they delve into the profound stories from Dr. Greyson’s clinical career, including verifiable accounts of consciousness during clinical death...
2025-07-0944 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #199. Rewiring Medicine: A Physician’s Path to Intuitive Healing, Dr Anona Blackwell, Genito-urinary specialist, author, academicCan you be both a scientist and a mystic? In this extraordinary episode, Professor Selena Bartlett speaks with Dr. Anona Blackwell — a Lancet-published academic, former consultant physician, and author of From Medic to Mystic — about the turning point where evidence-based medicine no longer had all the answers.Raised in rural poverty in Wales and rising to the heights of British medical academia, Dr. Blackwell quietly navigated a parallel world of intuitive experiences, energy healing, and psychic insight. For decades, she kept this side hidden. Now, at 75, she’s sharing it all — and helping rewire our understanding of medicine...
2025-06-1836 min
Glimmer HuntersEp 10. Glimmers Through a Neuroscientific Lens – Part 2 with Professor Selena BartlettIn Part 2 of our fascinating chat with Professor Selena Bartlett—neuroscientist, brain and child mental health advocate, and author of Being Seen—we explore the practical science behind stress, resilience, and how small daily shifts can literally rewire your brain.We cover everything from brain scans and dopamine to the powerful role of community, movement, and being truly seen. You’ll hear reflections on parenting in a screen-saturated world, the ripple effects of kindness, and the beauty of choosing simplicity in a culture that tends to overcomplicate wellness.If you’ve ever felt like you’re constan...
2025-06-0343 minGlimmer HuntersEp 9. Glimmers through a Neuroscientific Lens with Professor Selena Bartlett (Part 1)In this episode, Emily and Renee are joined by Professor Selena Bartlett—neuroscientist, child mental health advocate, and host of the Thriving Minds and Being Seen podcast—for a fascinating deep dive into how we can literally rewire our brains for joy. Drawing on her research in neuroplasticity, Professor Bartlett shares the science behind how our emotional responses are shaped, how triggers take root, and how simple, consistent practices (like cold water and gratitude) can transform even the most overwhelming moments into glimmers. It’s a hopeful, practical conversation that proves you don’t need to change your life to chang...
2025-05-2734 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #193 Off limits, Body Safety Rules, Prevention Team, Feather Berkower, Parenting Safe Children Expert‘Parents who are so worried about offending others by setting boundaries for their kids make it so easy for me to offend” : Relayed from repeat offender to Feather Berkower, expert in parenting safe children. In an era where information is at our fingertips, one of the most critical skills for parents and educators in 2024 is empowering our children to navigate their world safely, especially when it comes to protecting them from sexual abuse. "Off Limits: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse" is a groundbreaking resource that has become indispensable in achieving this goal.
2025-03-3141 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #190 Wired for Good. The Intersection of Neuroscience, Connection and Success. Shand Taylor Lawyers Ladies Function for IWD 2025“Wired for Good: The Intersection of Neuroscience, Connection, and Success” 🎙️ Live from the Shand Taylor Lawyers Ladies Function for IWD 2025This special International Women’s Day episode explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, connection, and success—how our brains are wired for good and what that means for leadership, resilience, and well-being.Recorded live at the Shand Taylor Lawyers Ladies Function for IWD 2025, this episode unpacks the science of connection, the power of inter-brain synchrony, and how we can harness neuroplasticity to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.Professor Sel...
2025-03-2137 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #183. Three Thousand Parents and Their Children Want You to Know Why They are taking on Meta, Snapchat, Discord, and TikTok Over Harm to Young Users, Laura Marquez Garrett, Social Media Victims Centre, USAIn this episode, we dive into the growing wave of lawsuits being filed against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat, Discord, Tik Tok by parents and guardians concerned about the mental and physical harm these platforms are causing younger users. Research indicates a troubling rise in social media addiction among teens, leading to severe mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and even suicide.The issue gained significant attention when Frances Haugen, a former Facebook manager, leaked internal documents revealing Meta's knowledge of its platforms' harmful effects on users, especially teens. These...
2024-09-131h 32THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #181. SEEN: Master Children's Mental Health in the Digital Age, Community conversation, Forum August 8th, BrisbaneWelcome to the global initiative of SEEN Conversations. We are mastering children's mental health in the digital age.Wade Haynes, Retired Principal, Brisbane State High SchoolMelanie Pilling, Editor Weekend Edition Courier Mail, Sunday MailSam Jockel, CEO Parent TV, Producer SEEN documentaryProfessor Selena Bartlett, neuroscientist, author being SEEN.The conversation concerns parents, teachers, principals, educators, community organisations, policy-makers, and carers. We discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with smartphones and social media use among children and its impact on mental health. * Raise Awareness: Discuss the effects of social media on...
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Fuel Your Mind With The Sensational Full Audiobook Experience!Being Seen by Prof. Selena BartlettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/172239to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Being Seen
Author: Prof. Selena Bartlett
Narrator: Prof. Selena Bartlett
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
Release date: 07-16-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Teenagers
Publisher's Summary:
We love our children. As parents, we do the best we can. But parenting is the hardest job on the planet, and it has become even harder in the digital age. As the digital world vies for their attention, learn how to make your children feel truly seen by you, and how this visibility can lay the groundwork for their well-being...
2024-07-169h 08
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & PsychologyBeing Seen: Master Parenting in The Digital Age by Prof. Selena BartlettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/798249to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Being Seen: Master Parenting in The Digital Age
Author: Prof. Selena Bartlett
Narrator: Prof. Selena Bartlett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 8 minutes
Release date: July 8, 2024
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
We love our children. As parents, we do the best we can. But parenting is the hardest job on the planet, and it has become even harder in the digital age. With staggering numbers of teens and even pre-teens on social media, child safety is at risk more than ever before. Our children are “being seen” by their scre...
2024-07-089h 08
The Simone Feiler PodcastProfessor Selena Bartlett - Author of Being Seen.I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :)💣What are your kids seeing online? Do you even know?💣Have you heard of 'Still Face Baby Syndrome' or 'Milk Island'?💣Did you know that child exploitation in Australia went up exponentially - by 60% - in September 2023?💣Are your kids victims of any of this?💣Did you know the Australian Government has no jurisdiction over social media companies as they're not Australian businesses?💣Are you addicted to your phone? Are your children addicted to their phone? Do...
2024-06-2458 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #175. How To Get Kids To Listen and The Perfect Way to Connect with Your Child, Sue Meintjes, a mother of two and author, founder of expert parenting adviceWe dive into Sue Meintjes' ebook, featuring powerful strategies from leading international parenting experts to help get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling or shouting. Get the free ebook here:https://www.expertparentingadvice.com/ Each chapter includes a 10-minute interview with a parenting expert who shares their best secret and shows you how to use it with your children. Discover insights like:Teaching emotional management and problem-solving (Dr. Rosina McAlpine)Using playfulness to increase cooperation (Julie King)Alternatives to threats for better cooperation (Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta)Solving problems with kids (Dr...
2024-06-1838 min
Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & DesignEpisode 453 (2024) Selena Bartlett On Unlocking The Brain's Potential Using Incidental KindnessOn Episode 453 of Impact Boom, Professor Selena Bartlett discusses how people can support their own brain health through embracing new experiences, why technology is changing the neuroscience landscape and what will become possible if people actively support each other.
If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!
If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 406 with Ally Kelly on creative approaches to mental health crisis prevention in communities -> https://bit.ly/3vWYXJQ
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2024-02-0827 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #151. Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and compassion! In a year that's tested our strength, let's come together to make 2023 end on a heartwarming note. 🌟 Together, we can make a difference in Brisbane, November 2nd🌟 Together, we can make a difference in Brisbane, November 2nd 6pm. Register for tickets in the link, limited seats. Link here:https://events.humanitix.com/gather-for-good-or-an-ambition-for-a-better-life-together🎥 Be part of a conversation about the inspiring documentary film, The Great Separation: An Ambition for a better life together.In honour of the film and its star it asks us to come together as a community. We are hosting an event that brings us together. 🌟 Meet the star of the film and yours truly🌟 Share stories that celebrate the good and resilience in our commu...
2023-10-2333 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #137. Healing from the causes of addiction and obesity opens new avenues for treatment. Professor Selena Bartlett interview with Ashutosh Garg, The Brand Called You. Two powerful ideas to consider when you see someone struggling.1. I wonder what happened to you?2. How can I help you?Healing through neuroplasticity is not about quick fixes or short-term solutions; it's about understanding the root causes of these conditions. It's about recognising that it is not about an individual but about the community and Society. How to begin to break the cycle of high stress, multigenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACES), poor sleep, unhealthy food and lack of exercise. It's about acknowledging that our brains can be rewired over time through consist...
2023-07-2152 min
The Not Drinking Alcohol Today PodcastNeuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett on stress, alcohol, neuroplasticity and brain healthProfessor Selena Bartlett, world-renowned neuroscientist, joins us today to share her powerful message about how to train our mindset using the principles of brain plasticity to mitigate stress without reaching for alcohol. Have you ever wondered why you handle stress differently to others? Or why you immediately reach for alcohol when you walk in the door after a stressful day? Did you know your childhood experience is highly relevant to your stress response as an adult and the likelihood you will reach for alcohol to cope? Professor Bartlett answers these questions plus provides us with practical tips on how...
2023-06-1741 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #127. Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your mind? Uncover the astonishing power of neuroplasticity! Unravel the secrets of your brain and explore its extraordinary capabilities, unlock the door to a realm of new possibilities! Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey that will reshape the way you see yourself and the incredible potential that lies within your own mind. Curiosity awaits—let's unravel the mysteries of your brain together! how your brain works and the amazing potential of neuroplasticity? Join Libby Trickett and Professor Selena Bartlett reveal their secrets!Join Libby Trickett and Professor Selena Bartlett as we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience and explore practical tips and strategies for unlocking the full potential of your brain. As we navigate the challenges of parenting, we understand the impo...
2023-04-2835 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #117. Breaking Together: The Power of Connection told through the epic story of Joey Fry, the star of the documentary film, "The Great Separation".I recently had the pleasure of being part of a documentary film called "The Great Separation," a powerful portrayal that explores the impact of disconnection, social media, and lost community on our lives. At the center of the film is Joey Fry, who gives an incredible performance as the lead character. Fry plays a young man struggling to navigate a world where social media and technology have become our primary means of communication. But as he begins to feel more and more isolated, leading to a wake call that begins his journey he of self-discovery that ultimately le...
2023-02-2229 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #116. Join the brain health challenge and nurture your future health. Learn the three ways to participate Feb 20-24th with Dr Julie Fratantoni, Center for Brain Health.NURTURE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BRAIN.We eat right to protect our bodies; we exercise to strengthen our hearts and muscles – it’s time to create a wellness plan for our brains.Getting started is easy! Follow the LinkBrainHealth Week is an annual five-day, interactive experience to inspire healthy-brain habits that can easily become part of our daily routine.THREE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE1. Take simple steps to improve your brain health. During BrainHealth Week, we will text you a daily habit to try out, the science behind it, and how...
2023-02-1118 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #115 Parent/caregiver-adolescent closeness protects against addiction. Dr Pandey, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences UniversityThe phrase "it takes a village to raise a child" is often used to emphasize the importance of community and support in the upbringing of a child. It's a reminder that parenting is not just the responsibility of a single individual, but a collective effort that involves everyone in the child's life.As a parent or care-giver or adult with children, it can be challenging to balance work, household responsibilities, and taking care of our children. However, it's important to remember that children have limited understanding of the world and everything they learn comes from seeing what...
2023-02-0753 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #114. Healing from childhood experiences (ACES). Dr Robert Anda MD. Pioneer of the ACES study. The public health crisis we turn away from. If the transmission was stopped the world is changed.The true character of society is revealed in how it treats its children” – Nelson Mandela. Imagine knowing that the maltreatment of children and adolescents, or adverse childhood experiences (ACES) can lead to addiction and mental health disorders. The public health crisis can be diverted by learning you have the power to stop the transmission of ACES by seeing them in your life and then helping yourself and others to heal from ACES through compassion, education, and neuroplasticity. This is the groundbreaking work of Dr Robert Anda who is one of the pioneers of the ad...
2023-02-021h 17THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #113 Make every bite count. Is your food medicine or poison and how do you know? Dr Paulo Serodio, PhD Author Conflicts of interest for members of the U.S. 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory CommitteeFood and diet-related chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancer pose a major public health problem. Today, more than half of adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases.How do we know whether what we are eating is medicine or is toxic and leading to chronic diseases. To address this question the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) was set by The U.S Federal government to provide dietary advice for the public for more than 100 years.In 1977, after years of discussion, scientific review, and debate, t...
2023-01-261h 00THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #112. Is Buddhism a religion? Dr Pierce Salguero, Author of Buddhish, a guide to the 20 most important Buddhist ideas for the curious and sceptical.Is Buddhism a religion? This is the question that Dr Pierce Salguero, Professor of Asian History & Health Humanities, Program Chair for Multidisciplinary Studies, Integrative Arts, & Health Humanities, The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University asks his first-year students every year.He is an author, researcher, teacher, fan, and critic of Buddhism & Asian medicine and we discuss his new book, Buddhish, a guide to the 20 most important Buddhist ideas for the curious and sceptical. After listening to the podcast, see how you answer the question.Unlike many scholars, he pursued a longstanding interest in Asian religion...
2023-01-1346 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #111 You cannot tame it until you name it. You are not alone with Dr Ken Duckworth MD.Everything that remains in silence stays in silence and you feel it to heal it.Please join Dr Ken Duckworth who discusses his journey into psychiatry started when he was a boy growing up with a dad who experienced severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized for months at a time. Ken became a psychiatrist in part to help his father. Ken is double-board certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. He serves as the Chief Medical Officer for National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).Being alone has many b...
2022-12-1842 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #110. Awaken your wellness. You are given the gift of life today. Dr Simran Malhotra MD, what a palliative care doctor learnt about living and how she beat her breast cancer gene risk by bilateral mastectomy & total hysterectomy.Imagine you are given the gift of life. You may have already have it but are caught up in the business of life. You may not realise it or you may have genes hidden in your history lurking to come out at any moment that change your wellness. Self-care is not selfish but self-preservation.Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. On episode #110 of the Thriving minds podcast we discuss how she survived BRCA 1 previvor with a strong f...
2022-11-2650 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI EditionBecome Boss of Your Brain - Professor Selena BartlettOur guest on the podcast this week is Professor Selena Bartlett, an Australian neuroscientist who’s life’s work is all about understanding how our brains work.Selena has held senior roles with leading research institutes in the US and Australia and she’s currently leading pioneering research into addiction and obesity at the Queensland University of Technology. What drew us to Selena’s story is not only her passion to understand how our brains work but also her mission to educate us non-neuroscientists about the things we can do to improve our brain’s h...
2022-11-2336 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #109 Becoming fearless through brain training. Belinda Neil, hostage negotiator, empowering people in conflict resolution, negotiation and crisis management skillsHow do you go from being a police officer included in undercover operations, major crime and homicide investigation, police hostage negotiation and as team Leader at both domestic and counter Terrorist level to being afraid to leaving your house?This is the untold story for many people on the front-lines who are serving the community, protecting and keeping us safe. Firefighters, police officers, survivors of domestic violence and psychiatrists are just some of the groups of people prone to the condition, and a lot of it goes unnoticed and untreated.This a story of how to ...
2022-11-1447 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #108 CURED. Spontaneous healing from incurable illnesses by changing your beliefs and life. Dr Jeff Rediger MD, Harvard Medical School, Psychiatrist, Theologian, AuthorDr Jeff Rediger is a revolutionary intellectual in the field of spontaneous healing from incurable diseases. He has written the best selling book called CURED-Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life.His book describes: "When it comes to disease, who beats the odds -- and why?When it comes to spontaneous healing, skepticism abounds. Doctors are taught that "miraculous" recoveries are flukes, and as a result they don't study those cases or take them into account when treating patients.Enter Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, who...
2022-11-051h 06THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #107 In Praise of Anxiety. How to enter the virtuous cycle of anxiety from the vicious cycle. Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Anxiety researcher & author, founder of Wise Therapeutics, psychology and neuroscience Professor.Dr Dennis-Tiwary is in praise of anxiety. She teaches people how to sit with the bad feelings that accompany anxiety by trying to listen to what it is telling us, leverage from the knowledge to understanding to find new solutions and then let go. For example, if you wake in the middle of the night, worried about something that happened during the day. Instead of lying awake and ruminating on these thoughts until they become catastrophic. Take a deep breath, listen to what the thoughts are, sit with the feeling, and then leverage...
2022-10-3152 min
Dreamers Believers & High AchieversProfessor Selena Bartlett on Neuroscience Mindset Reducing Stress & Living a Happy Life.Professor Selena Bartlett is a world-renowned neuroscientist and Group Leader of Addiction and Obesity at the Translational Research Institute, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, and Professor in Clinical Sciences at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Professor Bartlett has stepped out of the lab to share her powerful message about how to train mindset using the principles of brain plasticity. A widely published author and commentator on addiction, obesity, and smashing mindset, Selena offers highly practical applications to help organizations and individuals to deal more successfully with the stresses of the modern workplace and li...
2022-10-2554 minDreamers Believers & High AchieversProfessor Selena Bartlett on Neuroscience Mindset Reducing Stress & Living a Happy Life.Professor Selena Bartlett is a world-renowned neuroscientist and Group Leader of Addiction and Obesity at the Translational Research Institute, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, and Professor in Clinical Sciences at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Professor Bartlett has stepped out of the lab to share her powerful message about how to train mindset using the principles of brain plasticity. A widely published author and commentator on addiction, obesity, and smashing mindset, Selena offers highly practical applications to help organizations and individuals to deal more successfully with the stresses of the modern workplace and li...
2022-10-2554 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #106 Can we turn back the clock on ageing? Is it possible to live a better quality of life now and in the future? Michael Morgan, Longevity Expert and author and Host of the Longevity SummitThe words of Einstein stir our hearts, ‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result’ He has worked towards working out different ways to grow older in life and navigate debilitating conditions.Can we turn back the clock on the aging process? Can research on longevity help us combat the ‘diseases of aging'? Is it possible to live a better quality of life now and in the future? Michael Morgan helps us change our minds about ageing.We examine these and other questions with Michae...
2022-10-2452 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #105. Dreamer, Believer and Achiever. All about mindset and cold immersion with David C. LeeImagine knowing there are steps you can take to overcome major impacts on the brain from being on the front-lines of police, military, healthcare worker, tow truck driving and many other first responder positions.David C. Lee is a coach, author, entrepreneur and speaker who has honed his skills as a operator, motivator, mentor and coach in a thirty year career in business, police, military and paramilitary organisations. He has built & managed million dollar businesses, has had his feet on the ground in many many high risk situations and has helped countless people move through their own f...
2022-10-181h 08THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #104. Have you ever questioned what you believe, made a change and something new unfolded? Learn from our remarkable guests what happened in their lives when they changed their beliefs.Sarrah Le Marquand describes the power of telling people’s stories about people’s courage to get stronger despite setbacks, grief, trauma and loss. From losing her mother at age of 17 to leading Editor in Chief of Body and Soul and Stellar and many other journalistic feats. “Hoping someone will connect and be inspired by your story”. Kurt Fearnley, Sharing his cheat codes to thriving. It is all about community and helping others. He asks: who are you? Hope to continue to change to be better. Idea that when things fall apart, we do things to help people. Le...
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The Common CreativeEpisode 58 - Selena Bartlett - NEUROCREATIVITY 4In this week's episode let's talk about brain training! Professor Selena Bartlett is a Group Leader in Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity at the Translational Research Institute and a Research Capacity Building Professor at QUT. Join us for a fantastic conversation about brain training, flow states and the importance of working in teams for creativity. Links/References Selena Bartlett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drselenabartlett/ Selena Bartlett website: https://www.profselenabartlett.com/ Thriving Minds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-minds/id1471835230 The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Ch...
2022-10-1732 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #103 Carrot Smile and Kale Scowl. Seeing the faces changing of a foetuses for the first time using 4D ultrasound with Professor Nadja Reissland and Professor Jackie BlissettProfessor Nadja Reissland and Professor Jackie Blissett are experts in how mother’s eating changes the faces of foetuses. They are researching and building technology to allow us to see the changes in the facial expressions in utero in response to food, maternal depression on infant cognitive, emotional and social development. Professor Nadja Reissland is in the Department of Psychology at Durham University her research interests are in early mother-infant interaction starting prenatally from 12 weeks of gestational age. Her expertise is on the effect of maternal stress and depression on infant cognitive, emotional and social dev...
2022-10-1247 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #102. How our diet changes our mind and what to do about it? Excerpts from experts and the most downloaded episodes.Episodes on food are the most downloaded. We have put together parts of the episodes that are compelling listening with ideas to consider. On the Healthyish podcast Felicity and I discuss sugar addiction and what to do about it.Dr James Muecke, Lieutenant Governor, South Australia discusses diabetes and the impact of sugar.Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lustig has become a leading public health authority on processed food has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing ch...
2022-09-2955 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #101. The gifts from dementia. A revolutionary approach to care with Judy Cornish. Using mindlessness and intuitive thinking.Imagine knowing that if you get dementia everyone around you knows how to take care of you. This is gift from dementia and care with dignity. Did you know the Inuit see dementia as a gift. Judy Cornish does as well. Judy is asking us to become more human. People in Idaho have been gifted the intuitive talents of Judy Cornish, an attorney turned dementia care revolutionary. She created the Dawn method that allows people to have dementia with dignity. She worked out how to see past dementia and provide the best care possible for pe...
2022-09-2353 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #100. So excited to celebrate 100 episodes today, a compilation of the best of brain health and fitness minds, the "accidental futurists"Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Thriving minds podcast.It is being listened to in 99 countries, and 2,251 cities.The program being produced in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is across cities in Australia, cities in Canada, France, Norway, Ireland, USA, Serbia, Israel, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain to name a few. There are 4 main themes that have arisen from examining the data on what people like to listen to.Theme 1. Episode 100. The accidental futurists bringing the brain health revolution to the people.Learn how to tap into th...
2022-09-161h 33THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #99. Are you a leaver or a finisher? How to stop using sugar to medicate stress by changing the morning routine, exercise and jumping in the ocean with a local hero Guy MacGillivray, psychologist, and social worker.Guy MacGillivray he is a psychologist and social worker in Port Lincoln that discovered he was using sugar to medicate the stress in his life.He decided to change this.He started to reduce his sugar intake and noticed he started to lose weight. He changed his morning routine, thought about 3 things he is grateful for, that included his family, friends and meditative prayer. He decided to start the day in a good direction and noticed what happened when he went back to his old routine. He asks: "Are you a leaver or a finisher? Ca...
2022-09-0348 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #98. Living long, well and healthy. 4 Key Factors People 100 Years & Older Share – With Dr Mario Martinez.People who live to be 100 (and beyond!) have four factors in common that…Seems to have nothing to do with their:· Genetic makeup· Family history· Lifestyle choices· Diet· Environment· Socioeconomic statusIn fact, according to clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Mario Martinez, your genes have only a 20 percent impact on your health and longevity.The rest is attributed to what you hold in your consciousness — how you view yourself and the experience of aging.1. Relationship to Time2. Self-Love3. Healthy Ageing4. Meaning...
2022-08-2341 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #97. Make your brain smarter and faster with brain training. Dr Susanne Jaeggi, world expert, citizen science project. Come join in!We are joined by Susanne M. Jaeggi, Ph.D discusses how working memory is an essential system that underlies the performance of virtually all complex cognitive activities. People differ in terms of how much information they can hold in working memory, and also, how easily they can hold that information in the face of distraction. These individual differences are related to the fact that the functioning of the working memory system is highly predictive of scholastic achievement and educational success, and in general, working memory capacity is crucial for our general ability to acquire knowledge and learn...
2022-08-1045 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #96. Francesca and Randall's Wish to Seek Justice for Patients and Relatives of Wolston Park. Dr Kerry Carrington, Professor of Justice.Kerry and I have more in common than we realised. Our siblings, Francesca and Randall, were both made ward of the state at Wolston Park in 1970's and 1980's. This interview is for them. Their wish is that others do not suffer the same fate. Kerry Lyn Carrington FASSA (born 1962) is an Australian criminologist, and an adjunct professor at the School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). She formerly served as head of the QUT School of Justice for 11 years from 2009 to 2021. She was editor-in-chief of the International Journal for...
2022-07-1837 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #95. Something to Say to Break the Silence about Child Abuse with Jeremy IndikaJeremy is using film, animation, and photography to break the silence about child abuse.He is helping break the unspeakable. How does someone that was about to become the mechanical engineer designing aircraft and then supercars. He was going to work on a Formula One team. He worked at McLaren team. Things started to change, and he noticed more about his childhood. His story is not an outlier story. People don’t know why things in their life start to change. It is confusing for people that are not involved in trauma and chil...
2022-07-0549 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #94 How are you using your brain? Dr Julie Fratantoni, Center for Brain Health at University of Texas, Dallas.Have you wondered what your brain's potential can be? Imagine working out the brain health of the globe.Dr Julie Fratantoni, Center for Brain Health at University of Texas, Dallas is the Head of Operations, for the Brain Health Project, a 10-year longitudinal study to help people see the potential of the brain. They have developed a brain health index. Cognitive, social interactions, well-being and daily life. Study has already identified 3 important factors for brain health.ClarityConnectednessEmotional balance. Everything is bi-directional. Social connectedness- if...
2022-06-2849 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #93 Breaking free from gurus, cults and self-help books by finding meaningfulness in life. Professor Debbie Haski-LeventhalProfessor Debbie Haski-Leventhal understands resilience. Her personal story of growing up in an ultra-orthodox Jewish family but became secular at the age of 19. Her family were some of the first families into the Kabbalah centre, decades before Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow made it famous. She watched first hand, how power and money change people from their original intentions of doing good. Her story talks about child abuse, emotional abuse. This is not just a story about religious cults. This is about all cults, gurus that abound themselves on people's suffering. We talk about how to know if yo...
2022-06-2057 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #92. Make your Brain SMARTER with Dr Sandra Chapman. Founder of the Centre for Brain Health, UT DallasMaking brain health everyone's business with Dr. Sandi Chapman is one of the nation’s preeminent cognitive neuroscientists furthering our understanding of what makes the brain stronger, faster and last longer. She is committed to enhancing human cognitive capacity and the underlying brain systems across the lifespan. She is committed to democratizing access to brain health strategies and tools to achieve for brain health what has been done for heart health in individuals ages 10 – 100 from all walks of life around the globe. Her work is transforming how we care for our brain before something goes wrong, removing stig...
2022-06-1448 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #91 Prescription mindfulness, how much is enough and too much with Dr Sarah Strohmaier, Mindfulness researcher, UKPrescription mindfulness, how much is enough , how much is too much with Dr Sarah Strohmaier, Mindfulness researcher, UK A short time of mindfulness, 5 mins, over 2 weeks compared to a longer-term, 20 mins over 2 weeks is more effective for people that have not practiced mindfulness before. Understanding- think about running a marathon, would not expect to run a marathon on the first day. Start small and pay attention to the breath.Sarah’s Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/sarahstrohmaierSarah’s page at Canterbury Christ Church University: https://www.canter...
2022-06-0645 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #90. Wim Hof ice baths are rewriting the medical textbooks. Learn the beauty of a cold shower with Dr Diwadkar, the neuroscientist that imaged Wim's brain.Dr Diwadkar has imaged the Iceman's brain- Wim Hof. "They have shown how his brain responds during experimentally controlled whole-body cold exposure. These investigations are part of the scientists' series of seminal studies launched in 2014 on how the human brain responds to thermoregulatory challenges. The results document compelling brain processes in The Iceman and present intriguing possibilities for how his techniques might exert positive effects related to disorders of the immune system and even psychiatry.Over three days, Muzik and Diwadkar studied Hof's brain and body functions using two distinct imaging techniques -- including functional m...
2022-05-2958 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #89. Oh sugar, we need to talk. How sugar can rewire your brain - true story - and how to give it up- an addiction on the on the Healthy-ish podcast.Learn why sugar is embedded in the food chain, is addictive and what to do about it. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-neuroscientist-on-sugar-the-damage-to-your-brain/id1246679887?i=1000557120286Interviewed on the Healthy-ish podcast by Felicity Harley. She has 20 years media experience, Felicity Harley is one of the most respected editors in women's publishing. In 2017 she launched whimn.com.au, before which she was launch editor of Women's Health magazine. During her nine year tenure, she took it to Australia's top selling women's lifestyle magazine. She has held the position of deputy editor at Cosmopolitan and features director o...
2022-05-1611 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #88. Inspiring Connections. Why we take a side, who is hot or not the beginnings of facebook. Dr Mark Williams, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams who is a cognitive neuroscientist discusses his new book. The Connected Species: How the evolution of the human brain explains and offers solutions for societal challenges including racism, sexism, marginalisation, and extremism. Mark says in his book: "as a card-carrying cognitive neuroscientist, I firmly believe that understanding our brain and how it works will help us understand our behaviours and how to control them. Since I started studying the human brain some 25 odd years ago the advances and huge leaps we have made in our understanding of the brain is mind boggling. Much of...
2022-05-141h 11THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #87. Good reasons for bad feelings. A new approach to mental disorders. All about social anxiety and emotions and evolution with Dr Randolph Nesse, Psychiatrist and Professor and Founder of Evolutionary MedicineIn the podcast we discuss with Dr Randolph Nesse his foundational and pioneering work in evolutionary medicine and his work with patients. He talks with his patients and explains to them that, in many cases, their disorders are not a disease or some kind of failing, as they have been told by other practitioners, but rather a natural and inherently useful response that has “gone overboard”. Evolution makes women on average twice as prone to excessive anxiety as men for good reason. Nesse reports that patients who experience panic attacks are invariably “normalised and empowered” by such a perspective.Sim...
2022-05-0756 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #86 "Boys do Cry" Trigger warning- we discuss suicide and what to do about it- prevention. Sunlight Centre opens a door to prevent suicide in our community. Ken Loftus, 20 yrs as a counsellor and FounderHello everyone, this is such an important and very delicate conversation with an expert. I do hope you find useful resources and compassion in this podcast. If you are struggling and have suicidal thoughts, please know you are not alone and help is available. Please contact any one of the following organisations in Australia are listed below, at the bottom of this post."Boys do Cry"In this episode we discuss suicide and suicide prevention with an expert that has helped people for the last 20 yrs. Suicide Helplines are listed below. If...
2022-04-301h 12THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #85. Are you addicted to processed food, chicken breasts, the Western diet, what it is and what you can do about it with Dr Robert LustigJoin us today, learn all about how the western diet is making us unhappy, unhealthy, and weak. Dr Robert Lustig is a pioneer and advocate, author of "Fat Chance" and "Metabolical". You can learn more at his website and links below.Addicted to the western diet.Dr Lustig discusses on the podcast that certain foods — “hyperpalatable foods” — particularly processed foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat can be addictive. Food addiction is still a controversial concept in the scientific community. But researchers find strong evidence that certain foods can trigger binging...
2022-04-081h 08THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #84. "Mind the Hype". Sharing the open secret about the side effects of mindfulness and meditation with Assoc Professor Nicholas Van Dam.“Mind the Hype”An open secret about the side effects of mindfulness and meditationDid you know that mindfulness and meditation can cause sickness and side effects for some people? You may be shocked to read and learn about this. As all the information tends to portray that nothing can go wrong with mindfulness and meditation and every gets better. There have been about many articles published about its benefits, so much so, that sometimes people feel that they are bad for not practicing and now we are discussing how to put these prog...
2022-04-0456 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #83 Sharing the cheat codes of life with Kurt Fearnley. He asks of us "Who are we?"In this extraordinary episode with Kurt Fearnley. He asks us to think about who we are? Are you the type of person that gives blood once a month.?Are you the person that runs next door to help someone in need?Are you a paraolympian representing your country?At this extraordinary time in history, with the world order changing. What a great time to reflect on this question. Would you stay in Australia to fight if you had to? What does it mean to be Australian?All this and more in...
2022-03-0443 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #82. Escape with us to relieve some stress with Sarrah Le Marquand, Chief Editor Stellar and Body and Soul Magazine.There is no doubt, to be human right now is not easy. It is almost impossible not to feel the shift underneath in the world order and the feeling is palpable. For us in Queensland and NSW, this is on top of catastrophic floods, and the pandemic. It is Ok to be human and feel the suffering. It is also OK, to escape for a few minutes into worlds that seem far removed from danger, clean-up, masks, and strife. This is the beauty of creating worlds for others to escape to. Join us today with Sarrah Le Marquand i...
2022-03-011h 08THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #81. The Slow Silent Killers hidden in foods and drinks and what we can do about it. Dr James Mueke AM, Lieutenant Governor South Australia, Australian of the Year 2020Imagine knowing that there are ingredients in food and drinks that when consumed over time are slowly and silently leading toward type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and in the worst case blindness. In this powerful episode with Dr James Muecke AM who is the Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and an Adelaide-based eye surgeon we discuss how a poor diet is the leading cause of death. The startling understanding that type 2 diabetes may be preventable through changing our diet. A pivotal moment happened for James when his patient Neil, woke up and was blind in both eyes, as a resul...
2022-02-221h 02THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #80. How exercise helps us remember better and extends our lifespan with Dr Tara Walker, neuroscientist.I can hear you now. I don’t run, or I am too old to run or the classic, I want to protect my knees, and the list goes on. This is exactly what I use to think. Exercise is the one thing shown across several studies to help the brain produce new cells or neurons, also called neuroplasticity. Dr Tara Walker, a neuroscientist, at the Queensland Brain Institute has spent the last 20 years trying to work out how running helps the brain’s memory centres function more effectively. In a recent high-profile journal, she and her colleagues published a re...
2022-02-161h 04THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #79. Why kindness at work works. What is your money, joy and love equation with James Rhee.James Rhee now has 1 million views on TED, for his kindness at work talk. This is not the “being nice” version of kindness nor the “Love Eat Pray” version of love. This is about the human need to be seen and heard and the feeling of safety generated that leads the people and their brain health toward creativity, innovation, and purpose. James is an expert at building back businesses, especially when they on their knees, through optimising the unmeasurable, “goodwill” of its people and translating this into the balance sheet. In the process of turning around Ashley Stewart, a near bankrup...
2022-02-011h 04THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #78. People are everything. Creating, fashion and neuroscience with Lydia Pearson.Have you wondered how you create a brand-new product, an idea or way of living out of nowhere? Today, we speak to Lydia Pearson, fashion designer and teacher and someone creating new products and ideas every day. Having led a global fashion brand, Easton Pearson, through the highs and lows of the picky and tricky fashion world. Lydia is not shy about giving something hard a good shot. Nor is she afraid to pull the pin when things are not feeling right. Her biggest lesson in life is that people are everything. The pandemic has shown how i...
2022-01-2742 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #77 What it takes to break a cycle of disadvantage to become happy, healthy and successful. Mark Ryan's incredible story of success. Mark Ryan's story of courage.He grew up in a single-parent household in public housing in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane (parents divorced when my twin brother and I were three years of age after a relationship characterised by domestic violence - mental and physical)He showed promise academically and was included in various gifted and talented programs as a child- One of the first students offered a 'Learning for Life' scholarship through The Smith Family in 1997, which allowed me to study Law and Journalism at QUT- Started my career as a...
2021-12-1346 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #76 How to engage young people using neuroplasticity with Sheryl BatchelorFor decades Sheryl Batchelor, CEO and Founder of Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation has been teaching young people about their brain to improve cognition and self-regulation. In the podcast, we discuss the techniques she helps to engage young people with neuroplasticity.The revolution of the 80s and 90s taught us how important physical exercise is for our overall health and well-being, brain fitness is the next step forward in that revolution. Just like your physical body, it is now scientifically proven that the brain can change its physical form and function throughout a person’s life span. This is known as n...
2021-12-0655 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #75 Beating the Odds to Raise the Profile of Teachers. Meet Professor Marcia Devlin, CEO Victorian Academy of Teaching and LeadershipDr Marcia Devlin is a qualified teacher and registered psychologist who began her education career as a primary teacher before moving into the tertiary sector.She has extensive experience in professional learning for teachers and facilitating improved student learning, including through excellent teaching and learning leadership.Her most recent executive role was Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University and previously, she has held executive and senior roles at Federation University, RMIT University, Deakin University and The University of Melbourne. Since 2018 Dr Devlin has been a member of the Board of the Victorian Curriculum and As...
2021-11-2836 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #74. How to unleash your creative brain on the "Common Creative" podcast with Paul Fairweather and Chris MeredithLet's talk about brain training!Professor Selena Bartlett is a Group Leader in Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity at the Translational Research Institute and a Research Capacity Building Professor at QUT. Join us for a fantastic conversation about brain training, flow states and the importance of working in teams for creativity.Links/ReferencesSelena Bartlett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drselenabartlett/Selena Bartlett website: https://www.profselenabartlett.com/Thriving Minds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-minds/id1471835230
2021-11-2432 minThe Common CreativeEpisode 39 - Selena Bartlett: NeurocreativityLet's talk about brain training! Professor Selena Bartlett is a Group Leader in Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity at the Translational Research Institute and a Research Capacity Building Professor at QUT. Join us for a fantastic conversation about brain training, flow states and the importance of working in teams for creativity. Links/References Selena Bartlett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drselenabartlett/ Selena Bartlett website: https://www.profselenabartlett.com/ Thriving Minds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thriving-minds/id1471835230 The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au
2021-11-2332 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #73 Designing your teams to flow with Professor Lisa Scharoun and Head of School Design at QUT.Imagine exiting a train station and rounding the corner in an urban part of London for the first time, on your own without knowing a single person to start studying in a Design School, after growing up in a small town. This is exactly the unlikely path taken by Lisa Scharoun, now Professor and Head of the School of Design. This never occurred to her growing up as one of 5 children in the middle of rural U.S.A. As Steve Jobs famously quoted you can only join the dots looking backwards. What comes to your mind wh...
2021-11-0947 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #72: Learn about psychedelic research advances for the treatment of addiction and depression with neuroscientist and psychedelics researcher Dr Allison FedduciaAllison Feduccia, PhD is a neuropharmacologist, psychedelic researcher, and a builder of virtual and in-person communities. She is the Co-Founder of Psychedelic.Support and Project New Day. In these roles, Allison facilitates the spreading of evidence-based knowledge, connection to resources, and strategies for individuals to maximize the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics through safe and responsible practices. Prior to this, she worked on studies researching psychedelics and treatments for mental health conditions at universities, NIH, and MAPS. Learn about evidence-based research on MDMA? What’s most promising about MDMA therapy?What is psychedelic.support? What options are available for p...
2021-10-1438 min
Viewpoints with Henry GrossekThe Neuroscience of Brain Resilience with Professor Selena BartlettHenry is joined by Professor Selena Bartlett to discuss her life, work and the brain.
This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in March 2021. It was produced by Rob Kelly.
2021-03-2225 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #60 Libby Trickett and I discuss why sugar is more than it's number of calories and changes the brain and what to do about it-from a neuroscience perspectiveHow sugar addiction changes the brain and what to do about it-from a neuroscience perspective. Libby Trickett and I discuss this in the Pebble in the Pond podcast for the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association. Did you know that 75% of Australians are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2025?Neuroimaging studies have shown that high-sugar containing foods and beverages activate reward areas within the brain – that ‘reward’ appears to be more robust than those of cocaine. Brain function is significantly impacted from sugar and food over consumption.Listen in as I delve into how sugar activates our ad...
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Pebble in the PondS3:E5 | Selena Bartlett: How Sugar Addiction Changes Our BrainDid you know that 75% of Australians are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2025?
Neuroimaging studies have shown that high-sugar containing foods and beverages activate reward areas within the brain – that ‘reward’ appears to be more robust than those of cocaine. Brain function is significantly impacted from sugar and food over consumption.
This week’s podcast guest Professor Selena Bartlett believes the solution to solving our addiction troubles lies in our head – more specifically, how we train our brains.
Professor Selena Bartlett is a Group Leader in Neuroscience and Obesity at the Translational Research I...
2021-03-161h 01THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #58. Grasping neuroplasticity and brain health in our schools and across the education sectorFrom my the Perkins Platform blog talk radio. This show features the opinions and experiences of international leaders in education focusing on the challenges and promise of providing quality education to all.Professor Selena Bartlett discussed her work on neuroplasticity and brain health. Professor Bartlett is a Group Leader in addiction-neuroscience and obesity as well as a Professor of Neuroscience at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. She is also the CEO and Founder of MiGFiT Inc, she and her research lab focus on retraining mindset for emotional eating fitness, which is the biggest problem in d...
2021-02-0934 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #57. The gift of feedback in leadership. Using neuroscience to create thriving minds and thriving leaderEncouraging a culture of feedback is vital to increasing performance and engagement in the workplace. Feedback can become a gift that uncovers infinite opportunities for learning and growth. It starts with asking questions.Emeritus Martin Betts, Founder of HEDx. Former Deputy Vice- Chancellor Griffith University with over 40 years experience of leadership and I discuss how leading yourself first, is the key that unlocks the door to more effective leadership of teams and organisations. Learn more about Professor Betts work athttps://www.hedx.com.au/Learn mo...
2021-01-3025 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #54. Using neuroscience for government communications on the GovComms podcast with David Pembroke, Advisor to Eddie Jones, Head coach, England Rugby teamContentgroup CEO David Pembroke learns everything you need to know about the brain and how to train the brain from Professor Bartlett. Founder and CEO of contentgroup. Adviser to Eddie Jones, Head coach, England Rugby teamDavid and Anna Pembroke knew that Australians value content and that is the best way to reach them.Today, they lead a team of highly-regarded veterans and digital-savvy creatives who are experts in multimedia communication, specialising in helping government and the public sector engage with citizens.contentgroup’s skills and knowledge in media, marketing, public relations, politics and...
2020-11-1042 min
GovComms: The Future of Government CommunicationEP#85: Brain Training for Success- With Professor Selena BartlettThis week on GovComms, we speak with Professor Selena Bartlett who is a Research Capacity Building Professor in the School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health at the Queensland University of Technology. Contentgroup CEO David Pembroke learns everything you need to know about the brain and how to train the brain from Professor Bartlett. In addition to her aforementioned role, Professor Bartlett is a Group Leader in Translational Neuroscience and has been awarded the Lawrie Austin Award for her contributions to Neuroscience by the Australian Neuroscience Society in 2019. Professor Bartlett is also the...
2020-11-0942 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #53. Tips to handle workplace stress. Think about a gap year. Shelley Templeman reveals her secret for a positive mindset.Hello everyone,Shelley Templeman describes how she overcomes workplace stress and bullying. In these times of workplace stress, she imagines herself taking a gap year. She starts to plan it out in her head and has come to realize how helpful this is to her mindset. It has been a stressful year and her simple technique may help.We also discuss how she came upon the Smashing Mindset book in the TRI library and how this helped her and her family.Brain health becomes everyone's business. Simple not easy steps to make a great...
2020-11-0631 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #52. Thriving Leaders. Seeking opportunities not threats in times of crisis. Building back Australians together.Leadership under crisis starts with the leaders Thriving Mind. In this episode with Professor Martin Betts who has decades of experience in Leadership joins me to discuss how effective leadership begins with ourselves, this allows others to mirror our behaviour. Covid-19 opens a window for each of us to help others to seek opportunities to thrive.Learn more at the HEDx podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-deeds-not-words/id1531275586?i=1000495340087To keep the Thriving Minds Podcast free of advertisements. Please support it the podcast on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/selenab
2020-10-2131 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode # 51 Food and Mood and Brain Health with Tracey Challenor from Life Education QueenslandNeuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett is an international trailblazer who has been studying the human brain for 30 years.She believes that by understanding how the brain works and how we respond to stress, we can help manage addictive behaviours like drinking, smoking and binge eating.In this podcast for Life Education Queensland, coinciding with Queensland Mental Health Week, Professor Bartlett explores the link between food and mood, explaining why sugar is an addictive substance and how it changes the physical and chemical structure of the brain.She also reveals how it’s possible to re...
2020-10-1327 min
Life EducationFood, Mood & Brain Health ~ with Professor Selena BartlettWould you like to get a better handle on stress and be boss of your own brain? Why do we reach for the sugary foods when life is throwing us curveballs, even though we know it would be better to grab an apple? According to leading neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett, it’s all to do with how our pleasure-seeking brain responds to stress. But she believes we can beat binge eating and other addictions, and improve our mental health, by gaining a better understanding of how the brain works. In this fascinating podcast, find out how modern neu...
2020-10-0827 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #45. Can't get motivated during Covid-19. Why and what to do about it. Plus a poem I wrote about simple moments.Hello,Brain frozen like the antartic. Wonder why. Notice that the past is coming flowing into the present- when you thought it had been dealt with. Recognizing how powerful the covid-19 stress is impacting the brain health and welfare of our country matters. Doubling down on mental strength and resilience right now matters a lot. I wrote a poem about how the simple moments matter to help us right now.Enjoy love and hugsSelenaxxoxxSupport the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters...
2020-04-1607 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #42 Love and kindness. Thank you Couch Choir and the World for putting vulnerable people above business and economics. So grateful.In the next episodes we are going to focus on all things to do with love. Finding ways to be kind and generous to ourselves first, others second and to reach out in ways that you have not before.We are in unprecedented time in history. The global panic is real and affects each of us in so many different ways. Being kind to yourself and reaching out to others is so important right now.Thank you Couch Choir for bringing people together in harmony.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HezxInuN1YA
2020-04-0310 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #40: What are your #Ronagoals? #Supporting mental health #support healthcare workersMy beautiful daughter told me that she was focusing on one day at a time. My children are in lockdown in California. I miss them terribly. But she is so clever. There are many good days and bad days but overall - she now just focusses on -one day at a time. Because Australians love shortening everything- let's just call it #ronagoals#supportmentalhealth.Love and hugsSelenaSupport the showSubscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
2020-03-3005 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #39: Double down. How we can support healthcare workers and hospitals right now.Taking care of ourselves, by maintaining physical activity and our mental health if possible- reduces the burden on the healthcare system. If we are strong, healthy and fit, we have an opportunity to help others that are isolated, lonely and have no family. It is a great time to find ways to support others as much as possible and reduce the burden on the system.hugs and much loveSelenaxxxooxxWe are posting ways to Boost Immunity and Inspiration:https://www.facebook.com/groups/223746395495989/Support the s...
2020-03-2403 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTStop fear in its tracks. Unprecedented acts of service and connection. Boost immune system and inspire health and resilience- how humans beat the virus.Hello everyone. If you are lucky, try to find new ways to be of service. Learn how to boost the immune system, find ways to connect, get support, love and daily inspirations. One of the best ways to help right now- is to take care of our health- so we don't put more pressure on the health system and health care workers. Learn little things to do that can support immunity, health and resilience. This is how I can help right now- share the love. Love and hugs Selena xxooxxxooxx We are far better together. Join us on...
2020-03-2337 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #38: Fight back the virus. Boost immune system and reduce stress at home using neuroplasticity. Get migfit for life.Stress, fear and anxiety increase inflammation and promote chronic diseases. This leaves us vulnerable to attack by new viruses. The key to surviving new viruses is boosting the immune system and reducing stress and inflammation. In this podcast, there are simple things to do at home like Wim Hof breathing technique, ice cold baths and showers and being of service to others that have been shown to boost immunity to be and remain happy, healthy and strong.Learn more about the scientific evidence supporting the Wim Hof breathing and ice exposure to boost immunity and resilience....
2020-03-1609 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #37: How FOOD affects your mental health. My interview in. New York with the Hope to Recharge podcast.Can what we eat have a drastic effect on our mental health? Is it possible to heal our brains and be able to rewire years of conditioning through things like changing our diet? We are bringing a favorite on the show Dr. Selena Barlett, back for her third appearance to discuss the implications our diet has on our mental health.Dr. Barlett is a neuroscientist, with a background as a pharmacist and has an intimate story about how she and her family were deeply affected by mental illness. Make sure you check out episode seven and episode...
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Hope to RechargeHow FOOD Affects Your Mental Health with Dr. Selena BartlettCan what we eat have a drastic effect on our mental health? Is it possible to heal our brains and be able to rewire years of conditioning through things like changing our diet? We are bringing a favorite on the show Dr. Selena Barlett, back for her third appearance to discuss the implications our diet has on our mental health. Dr. Barlett is a neuroscientist, with a background as a pharmacist and has an intimate story about how she and her family were deeply affected by mental illness. Make sure you check out episode seven and episode...
2020-03-101h 06THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #31: Unlock you addictive habits and retrain your brain using neuroplasticity neuroscience. Elemental Health podcast from London.Please welcome this weeks special guest, Selena Bartlett; Visionary, Entrepreneur. Innovator; Addiction Neuroscientist, Pharmacist, Fundraiser. Ever wondered who is running the show up there (in your head) and why we find ourselves down strange a devious paths and what your evolutionary DNA is telling you to do? This week we are going to stop you wondering and dive into some of the hard science behind how we really think. Selena has been in the field of neuroscience and specifically addiction habits for nearly 30 years. This conversation blew my mind, no pun intended. The amazing research Selena has done and th...
2020-02-1447 min
Elemental Health PodcastUnlock you addictive habits and retrain your brain with Professor Selena Bartlett
Please welcome this weeks special guest, Selena Bartlett; Visionary, Entrepreneur. Innovator; Addiction Neuroscientist, Pharmacist, Fundraiser.
Ever wondered who is running the show up there (in your head) and why we find ourselves down strange a devious paths and what your evolutionary DNA is telling you to do? This week we are going to stop you wondering and dive into some of the hard science behind how we really think. Selena has been in the field of neuroscience and specifically addiction habits for nearly 30 years.
This conversation blew my mind, no pun intended. The amazing research Selena has done and...
2020-02-1146 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #29. On becoming a neuroscientist. Professor Selena Bartlett's Lawrie Austin Plenary lecture for contributions to neuroscience awarded from the Australian Neuroscience Society.Professor Selena Bartlett was honoured to receive the Lawrie Austin award for her contributions to neuroscience from the Australian Neuroscience Society. As many may know, she started the journey to become a neuroscientist because of her sister's struggle with schizophrenia. She did not like how she was treated and so went back did her PhD and has been on a mission ever since to learn more about how the brain works to improve the lives of people.In this lecture, you will learn about everything about the brain and why neuroplasticity offers hope and inspiration to make...
2019-12-051h 00THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #28. Rewire the brain to be happy- healthy-strong. Professor Selena Bartlett's public lecture in Adelaide to 500 people for the Australian Neuroscience SocietyThe Neuroscience of Brain Resilience. Professor Selena Bartlett was honored to give a public lecture, sponsored by the Australian Neuroscience Society on how to become the boss of the brain. Learning how to tap into the power of the brain to drive resilience. Professor Bartlett has studied the brain for nearly 30 years and she has learnt a lot about how it works. While there is a lot we do not understand and are continuing to uncover- there are some things we do know. Learning about how the brain works is the first step to driving long term change. You...
2019-12-051h 33THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #17. EVERYONE wants to be SEEN. My Hope to Recharge podcast interview about trauma and brain development with Matana Poupko Jacobs.From the Hope to Recharge Podcast with Matana Poupko Jacobs.Brain health from a Neuroscientist’s mind and heart.Prof. Selena Bartlett. She was raised, studied and worked for many years in Australia and then made a career change which led her to the western shores of the United States. Originally a pharmacist Selena spent many years developing drugs to treat illnesses.In 1989 her younger sister, Francesca, had a traumatic mental episode and was hospitalized. Selena went to visit her sister daily during her stay in the hospital. Due to the severe and harsh tr...
2019-09-291h 03THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #18. STRONGER THAN YOU THINK. My personal story about depression shared on the HOPE to RECHARGE podcast interview with Matana Poupko JacobsDr. Selena Bartlett has agreed to once again visit with us at Hope to Recharge podcost. Today we will hear more expansively about the amazing concept of neuroplasticity.The intention of the Hope to Recharge podcast is to bring hope and community to those who are personally struggling with depression and anxiety or has a loved one who is struggling with depression and anxiety. Each week we will hear from those who have personal experience dealing with mental health issues as well as experts in the mental health world; from therapists and doctors to healers. We want to...
2019-09-291h 45THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #12. Rewired to be Women on the Rise. Meet Dr Jenny Gunter who is solving prostate cancer and raising a family.In the next series we focus on young amazing women making huge leaps in science while navigating challenges, like raising a family, coming from poverty and imposter syndrome. The stories are amazing. We are putting female voices to scientific discoveries and resilience. At the same time, you will be on the cutting edge of breakthroughs in health and resilience. In this episode, you will meet Dr Jenny Gunter and hear all about her amazing journey from a small town in Australia, to a top biomedical research program in Sydney, then backpacking in Europe that lead to a P...
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Hope to RechargeEp 17 - What Is Neuroplasticity And How Does It Work? with Dr. Selena BartlettIn Episode Seven we connected with neuroscientist Selena Bartlett and heard about the sister that she lost to mental illness and how that shifted Selena’s career to studying “brain health” and neuroplasticity. Today, we dig in even deeper to hear about Selena’s own experience with depression and the way she was able to overcome it by “retraining” her brain. Selena knows with conviction both through her work and through her personal experience that we CAN rewire our brains. She says that the process she shares with us is “simple” but not “easy”. Selena gives practical tactics to help make...
2019-07-231h 39THRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #10: Rewired for LoveThe brain can be rewired to love again. First ourselves and then others. I have come to see that love, especially, between the ages of 0-3 years old can solve a lot of mental health problems. The good news, we can learn how to love again and be loved. It is not possible to go back in time or change our past, we can use neuroplasticity and learn to hug or smile, no matter what age we are. This episode is all about the brain on love. Learning to love living again lead me to begin to say yes t...
2019-07-0751 min
Hope to RechargeEp 7 - A Neuroscientist’s Personal Mental Health Journey with Dr. Selena BartlettCan your brain CHANGE? Do we have the power to rewire unhealthy patterns, reverse years of bad habits, and create a new future for ourselves? Our guest this week says that we can and that our brains are MUCH more powerful than we could even imagine. This week, I had the honor of interviewing Selena Bartlett, a neuroscientist, about her personal experience with mental illness and why she believes our brains are much more powerful than we are told. She shares with us a very moving story about a sister she lost to mental illness a...
2019-06-1859 minTHRIVING MINDS PODCASTEpisode #1. Welcome to the Thriving Minds podcast. Inspiring people to Thrive by understanding how the brain works.The Thriving Minds podcast is dedicated to make daily life a little bit better. It is education and tips to free the mind, body and spirit using neuroscience. Neuroscience, brain imaging and the technology revolution have come together to allow us to see inside the brain, and are providing tools and knowledge that allow us to see that the brain can be trained like it is a muscle. Professor Selena Bartlett is the host and a neuroscientist on a mission to change mental health into brain health and help people understand the beauty of the brain. Listen and see wh...
2019-06-0609 min
The Digital Week PodcastDigital Dialogue | Neuroplasticity with Professor Selena Bartlett | 13 November 2015A world leading researcher on neuroplasticity, Professor Selena Bartlett discusses new brain function discoveries including why changing your brain is so challenging and what we can do about it.
Selena also explores the impact of the digital economy and digital exposure on brain neuroplasticity and whether digital natives are fundamentally ‘wired’ differently.
Digital technologies such as big data, apps and democratisation of information are explored as catalysts for a changing research landscape.
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2015-11-1306 min