The Balanced Brain Podcast
The Balanced Brain Podcast
A podcast about healing, building resilience and making a comeback to have hope for the future. Melanie and Sean share stories from all around the world of how people have become their own alchemists, transforming hurt into harmony, worry into well-being. Woven through the guest episodes are their own stories of trauma healing told with humour, compassion, balance, and hope. Melanie and Sean ‘w…Social links:
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Childhood abuse survivor and artist, Damien shares his incredible story of transformation.
Damien Linnane’s memoir, Raw, chronicles a childhood marred by physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and his subsequent ineffective search for identity in gangs, the military, and dysfunctional relationships. The ongoing impacts of childhood trauma reached a climax when Damien firebombed the home …
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Brain Snap 8 - Healing from Injury- mind, body, soul.
Sean shares his experience with a recent injury and how it impacted his life. Sean shares his recovery journey and tips for our listeners in this not to miss episode.
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The Wounding of the Soul.
Speaking of trauma is an essential element of healing for all that life throws at us as human beings, no matter how long-ago that trauma was experienced. So why can’t we talk about the most significant trauma that has occurred in this lifetime - the response to covid? The lockdowns, the mandates,…
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Burn-Out. What it is, how you got there, what you can do about it.
Nereda Wills, business owner of “Natural Neddy” is a naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science and studying for her Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Nereda uses powerful natural medicine to treat illness, overwhelm and stress. Nereda practices with a 'whole of body’ philosophy and t…
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The healing power of music.
What song reminds you of your first heartbreak ? Do you listen to song lyrics or just the beat? How do musicians make a song? Emma White is a singer/songwriter and psychologist from the band “June Low” and shares the secrets of music in this incredible episode.
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Brain Snap 7 - Dad and Daughter bond through Jujitsu !
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.
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Counsellor and Tarot Expert Lana guides you on how to choose your own destiny.
A Master of Counselling and Master of Tarot, Lana merges the mind and the spirit in her counselling practice, helping clients with anxiety and depression. Combining her human science qualifications with the esoteric guidance of the Tarot, Lana’s message is clear - you have the power to choose your…
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Anna survived horrific childhood abuse. This is her incredible story of healing and transformation.
Anna could see no escape from the terror she experienced at the hands of those she should have been most able to trust. She grabbed hold of opportunities to make changes and heal. Courage and perseverance and determination allowed the girl to pursue a life she’d never dared to imagine for herself …
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How do I change, be fearless and start again? Sean and Mel chat about the top Google searches of 2022.
It’s been a big year for the Balanced Brain Podcast with a 537% increase in streams that got us trending in the USA podcast charts for the first time. It was a big year for everyone globally as humanity searched Google for how to change, find their passion, be a better friend, be fearless and evol…
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The Kids at this school are meditating and it’s having a profound affect on the entire community.
The kids at Agnes Water Primary are leading the way to a positive mindset through meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional self-care. Acts of Kindness are a daily practice. The school has been transformed through the “Smiling Mind” program led by passionate and dedicated Head of Curricul…
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