Guess what some doctors have been prescribing patients to deal with anxiety and depression? Art! Let’s hear from the kids about what art they enjoy doing. 

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Guess what some doctors have been prescribing patients to deal with anxiety and depression? Art! Let&rsquo;s hear from the kids about what art they enjoy doing.&nbsp;
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Bonus — News flash about art 

In part two, Luke talks about how books changed his life, what he learned from being a beginner again, and why staying curious is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.

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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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In part two, Luke talks about how books changed his life, what he learned from being a beginner again, and why staying curious is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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S6 E12 Interview with Luke Bateman, part 2 — Books, learning and growing 

The kids become interviewers in this special episode on what it means to be a good human. This is a conversation with former rugby league player, author and book influencer Luke Bateman on what it means to be a positive human, why real strength includes talking about your emotions, and why everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.

If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Producer: Grow Your Mind. 

Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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The kids become interviewers in this special episode on what it means to be a good human. This is a conversation with former rugby league player, author and book influencer Luke Bateman on what it means to be a positive human, why real strength includes talking about your emotions, and why everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Producer: Grow Your Mind.&nbsp;
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E11 Interview with Luke Bateman, part 1 — Be a good human

Should you write your birthday cards using AI? Why or why not? A group of kids do, and the discussions that follow are very interesting! This episode explores the ethics of using AI, and what skills we’re okay to lose alongside its use. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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Should you write your birthday cards using AI? Why or why not? A group of kids do, and the discussions that follow are very interesting! This episode explores the ethics of using AI, and what skills we&rsquo;re okay to lose alongside its use. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E10 Use it or lose it (AI)

This episode takes place on a soccer pitch, where a player is sent off for getting physical with an opponent. But where did this young player learn to behave like this? From here, the kids head to a primary school, where a great discussion takes place about the art of both winning and losing well. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Producer: Grow Your Mind. 

Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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This episode takes place on a soccer pitch, where a player is sent off for getting physical with an opponent. But where did this young player learn to behave like this? From here, the kids head to a primary school, where a great discussion takes place about the art of both winning and losing well. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Producer: Grow Your Mind.&nbsp;
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E9 Children see, children do

This episode explores the nuances of respect between genders. With special guest Luke Bateman playing the role of the teacher, this is an episode not to be missed. A group of boys are in trouble for disrespecting the girls, but perhaps there is more to it. Email hello@growyourmind.life if you would like a FREE printable PDF of quick combacks you can use when facing disrespect. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.

If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Producer: Grow Your Mind. 

Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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This episode explores the nuances of respect between genders. With special guest Luke Bateman playing the role of the teacher, this is an episode not to be missed. A group of boys are in trouble for disrespecting the girls, but perhaps there is more to it. Email <a href="mailto:hello@growyourmind.life">hello@growyourmind.life</a> if you would like a FREE printable PDF of quick combacks you can use when facing disrespect. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E8 Respect is a 2-way street

This episode is about finding the courage to stand up for things you believe in, fix things you think are wrong, or at the very least be part of the solution, not the problem. With relatable playground and sporting dramas and a wholesome classroom discussion, this is a fantastic episode to boost culture at home and at school. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

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Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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This episode is about finding the courage to stand up for things you believe in, fix things you think are wrong, or at the very least be part of the solution, not the problem. With relatable playground and sporting dramas and a wholesome classroom discussion, this is a fantastic episode to boost culture at home and at school. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E7 The standard you walk past is the standard you accept

Desperate for bigger muscles? Longer legs? More freckles? This episode is about switching the focus from how your body looks to what it can do. The main character learns to practice body gratitude. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

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Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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Desperate for bigger muscles? Longer legs? More freckles? This episode is about switching the focus from how your body looks to what it can do. The main character learns to practice body gratitude. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E6 Body positivity 

Let’s face it, self-compassion can be hard to do, but we really want you to understand it. It’s for purely selfish reasons, as we know if you have more self-kindness, you are likely to spread more kindness. This episode gives children practical steps for the days that don’t go to plan, like missing out, losing, or getting it wrong, and how to ride out big feelings without turning on yourself. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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Let&rsquo;s face it, self-compassion can be hard to do, but we really want you to understand it. It&rsquo;s for purely selfish reasons, as we know if you have more self-kindness, you are likely to spread more kindness. This episode gives children practical steps for the days that don&rsquo;t go to plan, like missing out, losing, or getting it wrong, and how to ride out big feelings without turning on yourself. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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S6 E5 Self-compassion steps

Why might being kind to your body be a helpful thing to do? This episode is about treating your body with kindness: sleep, movement, food, rest, and noticing all the things your body quietly does for you every day. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.

If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

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Producer: Grow Your Mind. 

Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids

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Why might being kind to your body be a helpful thing to do? This episode is about treating your body with kindness: sleep, movement, food, rest, and noticing all the things your body quietly does for you every day. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>
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Producer: Grow Your Mind.&nbsp;
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
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S6 E4 Be kind to your body

The Grow Your Mind Podcast - Brain boggling facts, animals on walkie talkies and how broccoli and friendship have more in common than you think. Hosted by an entertaining class of 12 year old students, The Grow Your Mind Podcast uses storytelling, interviews and humour to increase children's understanding of their mental health and ways to be resilient. So download our free episode-themed colouring-in sheets and relax while you listen to topics exploring gratitude, healthy friendships, courage, benefit mindset, the importance of movement and hope!

Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

The Grow Your Mind Podcast - Brain boggling facts, animals on walkie talkies and how broccoli and friendship have more in common than you think. Hosted by an entertaining class of 12 year old students, The Grow Your Mind Podcast uses storytelling, interviews and humour to increase children's understanding of their mental health and ways to be resilient. So download our free episode-themed colouring-in sheets and relax while you listen to topics exploring gratitude, healthy friendships, courage, benefit mindset, the importance of movement and hope!
Find out more by visiting<a href="https://growyourmind.life/"> GrowYourMind.Life</a>

Kids teaching kids about their mental health and ways to be resilient.

The Grow Your Mind Podcast

The Grow Your Mind Podcast - Brain boggling facts, animals on walkie talkies and how broccoli and friendship have more in common than you think. Hosted by an entertaining class of 12 year old students, The Grow Your Mind Podcast uses storytelling, interviews and humour to increase children's understanding of their mental health and ways to be resilient. So download our free episode-themed colouring-in sheets and relax while you listen to topics exploring gratitude, healthy friendships, courage, benefit mindset, the importance of movement and hope!

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