Guess what! This episode is a choose your own adventure.

Listen to the episode track, then choose 'Path 1' to find out if the kids in our story return as er, non-fighting phoenixes. Or choose 'Path 2' to find out if a manta ray, a whale shark or an octopus can save the day. Your 11 year old hosts also give you something that will help you be more patient, generous and have greater compassion for all. Just a hint - it’s invisible! This episode the spotlight is on the insular cortex, aka The Sensitive Octopus. The kids call  on respect, empathy and confidence to help them set their own boundaries and listen to other people's. 

To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at GrowYourMind.life

To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:

The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal

The Character Strength poster

Positive Affirmations (in Digital for Teachers)

Production 

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

Guess what! This episode is a choose your own adventure.
Listen to the episode track, then choose 'Path 1' to find out if the kids in our story return as er, non-fighting phoenixes. Or choose 'Path 2' to find out if a manta ray, a whale shark or an octopus can save the day. Your 11 year old hosts also give you something that will help you be more patient, generous and have greater compassion for all. Just a hint - it&rsquo;s invisible! This episode the spotlight is on the insular cortex, aka The Sensitive Octopus. The kids call&nbsp; on respect, empathy and confidence to help them set their own boundaries and listen to other people's.&nbsp;
To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawings, flow charts + more for only AU$5, at <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">GrowYourMind.life</a>
To support the messaging in this episode we recommend:
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/collections/school-resource-for-purchase/products/podcast-student-reflection-journals">The Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal</a>
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/collections/school-resource-for-purchase/products/strengths-poster">The Character Strength poster</a>
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/products/digital-for-teachers-whole-school">Positive Affirmations (in Digital for Teachers)</a>
Production&nbsp;
Script &amp; song lyrics - Alice Peel&nbsp; Production, editing &amp; sound - Lisa Taylor&nbsp; Music production, vocals &amp; additional lyrics - Moody

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!

S3 E3 The Invisible Line (BOUNDARIES)

As the name suggests, this episode is all about the potential power of pausing before reacting. We hear an old and very sad cautionary tale, a song, and an interview with the talented Gordi, an incredibly gifted Australian folktronica singer/songwriter whose music has been featured in various television series and films. Listeners will hear how Gordi copes with stress, nerves, and anxiety and what she does for joy. 

Check out more of Gordi’s music here: www.gordimusic.com

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. 

Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

Order our book

Production 

Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel
Production, editing & sound design: Lisa Taylor
Editing & sound design of Gordi interview: Cinnamon Nippard 

Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. 

As the name suggests, this episode is all about the potential power of pausing before reacting. We hear an old and very sad cautionary tale, a song, and an interview with the talented Gordi, an incredibly gifted Australian folktronica singer/songwriter whose music has been featured in various television series and films. Listeners will hear how Gordi copes with stress, nerves, and anxiety and what she does for joy.&nbsp;
Check out more of Gordi&rsquo;s music here: <a href="http://www.gordimusic.com">www.gordimusic.com</a>
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/05qG5gOOeJfKCmbMQCI00f"> Spotify</a> full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt.&nbsp;
Find out more by visiting <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">GrowYourMind.Life</a>
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/pre-order-our-new-book-how-to-be-a-fantastic-sensational-good-enough-kid/">Order our book</a>
Production&nbsp;
Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel Production, editing &amp; sound design: Lisa Taylor Editing &amp; sound design of Gordi interview: Cinnamon Nippard&nbsp;
Copyright <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">Grow Your Mind</a> 2025. All rights reserved.&nbsp;

S5 E7 Power of the Pause (emotional regulation)

Harry Garside is an Australian boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. This marked the first time an Australian medaled in boxing at the Olympics in over three decades! 

In 2024, Harry hoped to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics but was knocked out of the competition early on. How Harry responded to this immediately after, and in the next 24 hours, won his fans' admiration worldwide. Harry is famous for defying gender stereotypes, often wearing nail polish and the occasional skirt. In this interview, the kids wanted to understand more about what brings Harry joy and how he thinks pausing before reacting might be helpful. This bite-size episode is a  pre-cursor to our final episode for this season: The Power of the Pause.

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. 

Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

Order our book

Production 

Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel
Producer, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. 

Harry Garside is an Australian boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. This marked the first time an Australian medaled in boxing at the Olympics in over three decades!&nbsp;
In 2024, Harry hoped to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics but was knocked out of the competition early on. How Harry responded to this immediately after, and in the next 24 hours, won his fans' admiration worldwide. Harry is famous for defying gender stereotypes, often wearing nail polish and the occasional skirt. In this interview, the kids wanted to understand more about what brings Harry joy and how he thinks pausing before reacting might be helpful. This bite-size episode is a&nbsp; pre-cursor to our final episode for this season: The Power of the Pause.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/05qG5gOOeJfKCmbMQCI00f"> Spotify</a> full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt.&nbsp;
Find out more by visiting <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">GrowYourMind.Life</a>
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/pre-order-our-new-book-how-to-be-a-fantastic-sensational-good-enough-kid/">Order our book</a>
Production&nbsp;
Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel Producer, editing &amp; sound design: Cinnamon Nippard
Copyright <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">Grow Your Mind</a> 2025. All rights reserved.&nbsp;

S5 E6 Harry Garside on joy and pausing (bite-size)

We have a book coming! It is for 9 to 13-year-olds and is all about being perfect. JUST KIDDING! The book is on a mission for children to understand and celebrate their enoughness and to lose any belief that their self-worth comes from ‘winning’ or ‘being the best.’ The book is about reclaiming the power of imperfections and shifting our focus to kindness, awe-hunting, curiosity, and living courageously.

In this bite-size episode, Alice, the author and far from perfect yet totally good enough person, gives a sneak peek into the book. 

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. 

Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life

Order our book

Production 

Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel
Producer, editing & sound design: Cinnamon Nippard

Copyright Grow Your Mind 2025. All rights reserved. 

We have a book coming! It is for 9 to 13-year-olds and is all about being perfect.&nbsp;JUST KIDDING! The book is on a mission for children to understand and celebrate their enoughness and to lose any belief that their self-worth comes from &lsquo;winning&rsquo; or &lsquo;being the best.&rsquo; The book is about reclaiming the power of imperfections and shifting our focus to kindness, awe-hunting, curiosity, and living courageously.
In this bite-size episode, Alice, the author and far from perfect yet totally good enough person, gives a sneak peek into the book.&nbsp;
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/05qG5gOOeJfKCmbMQCI00f"> Spotify</a> full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt.&nbsp;
Find out more by visiting <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">GrowYourMind.Life</a>
<a href="https://growyourmind.life/pre-order-our-new-book-how-to-be-a-fantastic-sensational-good-enough-kid/">Order our book</a>
Production&nbsp;
Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel Producer, editing &amp; sound design: Cinnamon Nippard
Copyright <a href="https://growyourmind.life/">Grow Your Mind</a> 2025. All rights reserved.&nbsp;

S3 E3 The Invisible Line (BOUNDARIES)

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