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THRIVING 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...2024-08-141h 32
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
De-Stress For Success with Isabella FergusonBeing Seen Beyond the Screen: Master Parenting in the Digital Age with Professor Selena BartlettProfessor Selena Bartlett and I talks about her latest book Being Seen, a parenting survival guide for all of us trying to limit the impact that screen time has on our children's mental health, safety and future in the digital age, based on fostering connection, resilience and the management of tech in our homes. We discuss how young minds are silently suffering. Self-harm, eating disorders, extortion, brain health, impulsivity and future connections are exacerbated by the online landscape and how we need to act now to change how we allow screens to show up in our households...2024-02-2030 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.
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Host...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 minDe-Stress For Success with Isabella Ferguson5. Phone Stress and Addiction with Professor Selena BartlettChances are you own an iPhone or are a parent, aunty, uncle, grandparent or school-teacher. If so, get ready to have your world rocked as we sit down with globally recognised neuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett, as we explore how our beloved devices manipulate our brain health, increase our stress levels, diminishes our happiness, disrupts our relationships and exposes our children to addiction , mental health problems and safety risks. Our iPhones are mini-poke machines specifically made to hook us in and our kids are mimicking us and taking their use to a whole new level. This episode promises to alter y...2023-09-1943 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