THRIVING MINDS PODCAST
Do you want to learn how to build resilience, boost your cognitive performance, and achieve mental agility? Then it's time to discover the exciting world of brain health and fitness with Thriving Minds. Hosted by renowned neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett, Thriving Minds is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest advances in brain science education.
With decades of experience studying addiction, stress, and mental health, Professor Bartlett is a true expert in her field. And she's on a mission to empower people to take control of their mental and physical well-being. So what makes Thriving Minds so unique?
It's not just about theory – it's about practical tips and simple tools that you can use to improve your brain health and fitness right now. From understanding how stress wires the brain, the power of cold exposure, nutrition and exercise and connection.
Thriving Minds is also a deep dive into cutting-edge brain science and digital technology. From neuroplasticity to brain imaging, Professor Bartlett and her team are at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. They're exploring the latest research and innovations and sharing their insights with listeners around the world.And the best part?
Let's make brain health everyone's business. They're inspiring people to take action and create a culture of mental fitness, where people prioritise their brain health as much as their physical health.
Tune in to the podcast and discover the secrets of brain health and fitness. Whether you're looking to boost your cognitive performance, reduce stress, or improve your overall well-being, Selena and her team are here to help you thrive.
The opinions expressed in the podcast are Selena Bartlett's personal opinion and her guests. They are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, psychology or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The opinions in the podcast do not reflect the opinion of Queensland University of Technology.
THRIVING MINDS PODCAST
Episode #1 Big Feelings, Growing Brains. Connection Before Disconnection. Bringing together the community to support thriving kids.
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Why Children Melt Down When Screens End
Why do simple moments like “time to turn it off” so often end in tears, anger, shutdowns, or emotional explosions?
In the first episode of Big Feelings, Growing Brains, neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett brings together educators, parents, and wellbeing voices to explore what is really happening in the developing brain during screen-time transitions.
Featuring:
- Professor Selena Bartlett
- Dr Mark Williams, cognitive neuroscientist, Author, ScreenSmart Children
- Jennie Dreever from Younity Community Services
- Kim, sharing a parent perspective
- HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters)
Together, they explore:
- why screens are so hard to switch off
- why transitions can trigger emotional escalation
- what parents and teachers are seeing in real life
- how connection helps regulate overwhelmed brains
- practical ways to reduce stress and conflict at home and school
This episode is not about blame or shame. It is about helping adults better understand growing brains in a rapidly changing digital world.
Big Feelings, Growing Brains is a special Thriving Minds mini-series bringing together neuroscience, lived experience, education, and community wisdom to support children, families, and educators.
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