The Grow Your Mind Podcast
Grow Your Mind
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
Invisible Sam (kindness)
The kids are back! Season 5 of the Grow Your Mind podcast is here. 7 episodes with themes of belonging, inclusion, kindness, joy, and feeling enough. This is a podcast for primary-aged children, families, and teachers. This episode is about extending kindness and curiosity to those people outside your friendship circle. Play this episode in the classroom, play it in your car. Pay it forward by sharing this episode with others. Let’s make the world a kinder, more inclusive place to be. Everyone
S4 - SONG 4 - The Power of the Pause
This is an emotional regulation song. Full podcast episode coming soon. Production Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
REPEAT - S4 E3 Harmony Day - Why Orange?
In celebration of Harmony day 21st March 2024 we bring you a repeat of our fabulous Podcast Episode Why Orange? S4E3
What does Australia's annual celebration of cultural diversity and Grow Your Mind have in common? Belonging. On the 21st of March each year, events are held in schools and the wider community.
In this bite size episode, a conversation between two primary school aged kids takes place where they seek to understand the symbolism of orange and why belonging is crucial for our mental
S4 E14 It's Contagious - for World Kindness Day
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are talking about things that are contagious and the fact that kindness can spread in the same way as a nasty vomit bug - but with much better outcomes for the planet. There are loads of ways to show kindness and it’s not only a great thing to do for others, it also helps our own mental h
S4 E13 Ghosting
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are getting their best spooky voices on to talk about ghosting. Unlike the pretend monsters, vampires and ghosts of Halloween - the ghosting the kids are talking about is real. Ghosting is a term used to describe a situation whereby one friend ignores another completely, almost as though
S4 - SONG 3 - We All Have It
A playful song to remind us that we all have mental health and we can all learn to take care of it!
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E12 We All Have It - for Mental Health Month
This episode the kids share something we humans all share in common. And it’s not a reluctance to be wrong, nits or bad breath in the morning!
We’ll give you a hint….Taylor Swift has it - and it’s not an extremely good singing voice. Can you guess what it is?
It’s mental health. And you can think of it like a continuum. When our mental health is poor it can feel like being in a dark room with a torch light pointed at a lonely chair and nothing else. But when our mental health is fantastic, it’
S4 E11 The Trap - for World Gratitude Day
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. And in this episode the kids are tackling how to get out of a trap. And for all those “Alone” or Bear Grylls enthusiasts, we’re sorry to report this trap isn’t a physical one. Instead it’s a mind trap - the if and then trap. It is however just as tricky to get out of as quicksand or a narrow cave! But luckily, we
S4 E10 Your Future Self - For National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size is landing on the same day as Australia’s National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). This year’s theme is 'Growing Connections'. This supports research findings that strong school community connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and help
S4 E9 Good Enough
Coming first in a race, topping your grade, being the main part in the play, making it into a selective class…..these are all fantastic things, but isn’t it equally fantastic to just be participating? Or is that a nonsensical idea that sounds good but is completely unrealistic? If we aren’t okay with being average, is that somehow putting pressure on all of us and perhaps our mental health too? What if we let go of being the best and celebrate being average and giving things a go? What would tha
S4 E8 The Recipe - For World Friendship Day, July 30
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. These mini episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, the kids are talking about friendships and how they can sometimes be unhealthy. ‘The Recipe’ is the kid’s solution to maintaining respectful relationships. Together they come up with a list of ingredients for a healthy, feel-good friendship.
Guess what? Recent research by the University of Queensl
S4 E7 International Day of What - For International Non-Binary People’s Day
Season 4 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast includes some bite-sized morsels of gold. Our bite-sized episodes are under 5 minutes during which two kids unpack a dilemma or the ethics of an idea. This bite-size, our hosts try to get their heads around words - if they really matter that much and if we give them too much power or too little.
This episode was created for International Non-Binary People’s Day on July 14, 2023. And the hosts of the show also discuss if we have too many international theme
S4 E6 Would You Rather - For World Environment Day
This World Environment Day, we've brought back a favourite episode. In 'Would You Rather', we’re asking the BIG questions like, would you rather sing all your sentences for a week or wake up at 5am every morning and eat brussel sprouts for five days in a row!? The kids have also invented a machine to solve ALL of our environmental problems and there’s some great suggestions on how to do your bit for the environment. You see, taking these small steps isn’t just brilliant for Mother Earth, but it’
S4 E5 The Problem We All Live With - For National Sorry Day
This National Sorry Day, we have brought back a previous episode and it's probably best for upper primary school students. Miss Thea’s awesome class talks about racism, respect, empathy and curiosity. During the Meet The Experts section we hear from a bunch of truly wonderful kids from Gawura School, a Kindergarten to Year 6 school for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Sydney’s CBD. They share some interesting facts about their culture, as well as some words from their v
S4 - SONG 2 - 99 Times
A song reminding us to ask ourselves first, 'is it a threat, a challenge or an opportunity?' when we're feeling anxious! Production Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E4 Threat, Challenge or Opportunity?
Feeling anxious? Know someone else who is? You’re not alone! This episode is all about reclaiming the normality of feeling anxious. The kids interview the brilliant and wise Karen Young who began her career as a psychologist. Karen now consults with schools, parent groups and organisations both in Australia and internationally to support the mental wellbeing of young people. She’s also the author of four books, including the bestselling ‘Hey Warrior' and 'Hey Awesome’. Karen’s books and also her
S4 E3 Harmony Day - Why Orange?
What does Australia's annual celebration of cultural diversity and Grow Your Mind have in common? Belonging. On the 21st of March each year, events are held in schools and the wider community.
In this bite size episode, a conversation between two primary school aged kids takes place where they seek to understand the symbolism of orange and why belonging is crucial for our mental wellbeing.
Educators - play this episode as an authentic way to talk about the importance of cultural diversity and be
S4 E2 Re-write the rules - For International Women's Day
Hey listeners - this episode is a repeat from Series 2 of The Grow Your Mind Podcast. We are bringing it back to celebrate International Women's Day. It's called Re-write the Rules and we hope that it inspires you to step up, dream big and embrace equity!
Additional & free resources
Grab a print - out student reflection journal to further enhance the messaging of each episode.Download your free colouring-in sheet for students or kids to colour in while they listen.
Production
Script - Alic
S4 E1 Consent is a two way street
Welcome to Season 4! This season, we're changing things up a bit. Each episode, the kids interview clever adults who know a lot about each of the topics explored. And we're kicking off with an episode about consent.
Consent education is part of the school curriculum and you can read our latest blog on why this is critical in primary school. In this episode and at primary school, consent education is taught age-appropriately. It doesn't involve sex education but rather explores permission, how to
S4 - Song 1 - CONSENT
A playful song to introduce consent! Production Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2023. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHEEKY CHAT #2 with Alice from Grow Your Mind
Alice Peel writes the Grow Your Mind Podcast. You don't usually hear her voice in our episodes, but in her Cheeky Chats for all ages, you can listen to her share valuable learnings, interesting insights and fun facts.
To get in touch, visit GrowYourMind.Life or check out our socials on Facebook and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 - Song 7 - RESILIENCE
Another Grow Your Mind original song! Here's 'Resilience'.
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E6 Lost In The Woods (VALUES & DECISION MAKING)
In this final episode of Season 3 we bring together ALL the animals who represent the key parts of the brain! There are some BIG choices to be made after a theft takes place, a naked mole rat makes an appearance, and some lies are told! The 11 year old hosts need creativity, leadership and honesty to get them out of the mess they’re in.
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
S3 - Song 6 - VALUES
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Values'. Production Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E5 Ouch, This Hurts (DISAPPOINTMENTS & CHOICES)
This episode the 11 year old hosts are dealing with disappointments and setbacks. They show us that even though it doesn’t feel like it, there is always a choice to how we respond to disappointments.
The star of the show is the prefrontal cortex, aka The Wise Owl. And to help the kids overcome some really BIG disappointments, this week they call on perspective, self-regulation and perseverance.
To get the MOST out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam pa
S3 - Song 5 - OUCH
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Ouch'.
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E4 - Generous Assumptions (FRIENDSHIP & MISUNDERSTANDINGS)
This episode the 11 year old hosts jump into the world of assuming the best in the people around you. Full disclaimer, this is very hard to do! The hosts also share a trick for quieting those pesky self-limiting thoughts that come into your head. And like in Episode 3 - you dear listener get to choose the ending to the story!
The star of the show is the reticular activating system aka The Sifting Sooty and the hosts find out how social intelligence, curiosity and generosity can help them t
S3 E4 PATH 1
Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 Generous Assumptions? Then you should definitely press play on Path 1 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.
Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 2!
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener
S3 E4 PATH 2
Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 Generous Assumptions? Then you should definitely press play on Path 2 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.
Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 1!
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener
S3 - Song 4 - GENEROUS ASSUMPTIONS
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Generous Assumptions'. Production Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E3 The Invisible Line (BOUNDARIES)
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
S3 E3 PATH 1
Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 The Invisible Line? Then you should definitely press play on Path 1 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.
Not happy with the ending? Try it again by going back and playing Path 2!
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener fo
S3 E3 PATH 2
Already listened to the beginning of this episode titled S3 E3 The Invisible Line? Then you should definitely press play on Path 2 to find out the ending to this special choose your own adventure-style episode.
Not happy with the ending? Try again by going back and playing Path 1!
Production
Script & song lyrics - Alice Peel Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for p
S3 - Song 3 - BOUNDARIES
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Boundaries'. Production Team Song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodyProduction - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E2 Keep It But-Free (Friendship & Conflict)
Relax, we aren't anti-bottoms however in this show, the hosts strongly encourage us to leave the word ‘but’ out of our apologies. Why?! Well listen and find out! This episode we spotlight the amygdala, aka The Guard Dog and hear the story of a friendship that nearly didn’t survive. It turns out the character strengths; courage, flexibility and honesty are just the thing for jumping tricky friendship hurdles. And to get the MOST out of S
S3 - Song 2 - SORRY
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song! Here is 'Sorry'.
Production Team
Song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodyProduction - Lisa Taylor
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E1 The Green-Eyed Monster (JEALOUSY)
Welcome to Season 3 of the Grow Your Mind Podcast - an award winning nominee mental health podcast for primary school kids, teachers & parents. Listen in your classroom, car, kitchen, on a walk or in the bath - whatever floats your boat! And If you aren’t listening in the bath, download the free colouring-in sheets that go with each episode.
To get the most out of Series 3, download our Podcast Activity + Reflection Journal jam-packed with find-a-words, secret codes, drawin
S3 - Song 1 - JEALOUSY
Each episode in Series 3 is accompanied by an original song. Here is 'Jealousy'. Production Team Song lyrics - Alice Peel Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - MoodyAdditional vocals - Bianca Black Zara Production - Lisa Taylor Copyright Grow Your Mind 2022. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHEEKY CHAT #1 with Alice from Grow Your Mind
Alice Peel writes the Grow Your Mind podcast. You don't usually hear her voice in our episodes, but in her Cheeky Chats for kids, you can listen to her share valuable learnings, interesting insights and fun facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teachers! A message for you.
Educators - find out how to make the most of this podcast with your students. And tell us what topics you'd like to hear about in Season 3.
Find out more at GrowYourMind.lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get Your Daily D.O.S.E (JOY)
Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids.
What am I? I make you more creative. I enable you to deal with conflict better. I can be contagious like a cold. Sometimes you forget about me when you get too busy or older. I am one of the keys to being resilient. I am… JOY!
This episode the kids share what brings them joy and we dare you not to be inspired!
Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each epi
Love Without A Home (GRIEF)
Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids. This episode the kids step into the land of grief, legacy and death. A warning, if you have lost someone or something important to you, you may want to listen to this with other kind and supportive people around you. As with all of our episodes, the topics might sound deep and serious but the content is not. Remember, the kids who host this podcast, plus the animals in your brain will be with you
Would You Rather (CLIMATE CHANGE)
Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids
In this episode we’re asking the BIG questions like, would you rather sing all your sentences for a week or wake up at 5am every morning and eat Brussel sprouts for five days in a row!? The kids have also invented a machine to solve ALL of our environmental problems and there’s some great suggestions on how to do your bit for the environment. You see, taking these small steps isn’t jus
You Can't Grow It Alone (RESILIENCE)
Welcome! You are listening to a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids. This episode the kids explore what RESILIENCE, what it feels like and how we can grow it. We’re also excited to bring you the first Grow Your Mind song - performed by young Sydney rapper Luke. Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colouring-in sheets that go with each episode and colour-in while you listen. And for only AU$5, download the Student Reflection Journal jam packed w
Rewrite The Rules (GENDER)
Welcome! The Grow Your Mind Podcast is a mental health education podcast hosted by kids for kids.This episode the kids are talking about blue and pink. Like why is it baby girls are given pink things and baby boys blue things? Is it okay for boys to play netball, and if not, who made up that rule?Listen to the kids debate and discuss why girls and boys should be friends and why being friends with the other genders is actually good for our wellbeing.Want MORE!? Download your free, themed colourin
Introducing The Sensitive Octopus (THE INSULAR CORTEX)
Welcome to Season 2 of The Grow Your Mind Podcast.
This mental health podcast is for primary school kids, teachers & parents! Listen in your classroom, car or kitchen.
This episode, your 11 year old hosts will explore empathy, soccer goals and 8 legged sea creatures. And you’ll meet a NEW animal representing a very special part of the brain. This creature will be joining the other animals currently hiding out in your head!
Want MORE!? Download your free colouring-in s
The Problem We All Live With (RACISM)
Surprise! Our podcast is back by popular demand. This episode is a BIG one, probably best for upper primary school students. Miss Thea’s awesome class talk about racism, respect, empathy and curiosity. During the Meet The Experts section we hear from a bunch of truly wonderful kids from Gawura School, a Kindergarten to Year 6 school for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children located in Sydney’s CBD. They share some interesting facts about their culture, as well as some words fr
The Perfect Antidote (HOPE)
In this final episode your 12 year old hosts of the show explore the connection between Australia’s deadliest spider and the strength of hope. We hear the true and remarkable story of holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku, who at nearly 100 years of age spreads kindness, love and compassion wherever he goes. (Please note - Eddie’s story involves the death of Eddie’s parents and his beloved dog. It could be sensitive content for some listeners.) This episode was specially commis
The Secret To Living To 100 (MOVEMENT)
This episode, the 12 year olds uncover the secret to living to 100. They answer other big questions too, such as why do some blind people raise their hands when they win a race - even if they’ve been blind of their lives!
We also discover what endorphins are and why our brain and body thrives on them. The students take it to the school population to uncover ways people like to move their body and why.Plus, we hear the story of one of Australia’s biggest legends and the animals have s
This Too Shall Pass (GRATITUDE)
In this episode you'll learn all about a super power that boosts your mental health! But there's a catch. It only works when you use authentically, otherwise that super power turns into a super flop. Listen in as the12 year hosts of the show walk you through gratitude, negativity bias and optimism. You'll also learn another animal analogy but this time it involves sharks and dolphins.The students take this episode's topic out to the playground to hear what other kids are truly thankful for in th
More Dangerous Than Smoking! (FRIENDSHIP)
This episode is all about the opposite of loneliness. Listen as your 12 years old hosts explore friendship and what makes a good friend, how to keep your friendships healthy and what the difference is between belonging and fitting in.Hear from students of all ages about their techniques for dealing with conflict, getting over grudges and when they know a friendship is true and good for them.This episode the animals share a story about two very different monks. Find out what it is they have to ca
Stuff Ups Take Courage (COURAGE)
This episode is about why failure takes courage and how sometimes your mistakes can turn out to be a good thing in disguise. Listen as your 12 years old hosts take you on a journey into a pit where it feels like sharks and snakes are waiting for you!… This uncomfortable place is often referred to as 'the pit of learning'.Hear interviews with other kids from around the school about their mistakes, courage and some VERY interesting 'Quick Polls' involving sharks, fires and nudity!The Grow Y
B.O.B It Up (BEING OF BENEFIT)
In this episode, our 12 year old experts introduce you to B.O.B - which stands for 'Be Of Benefit'. It's a mindset anyone can practice using. The students describe why adopting a B.O.B mentality boosts our wellbeing and they take it out into the playground to discover how other kids B.O.B it up. Because as the Wise Owl says, ‘If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never shared a bed with a mosquito!'You’ll hear a story about a girl in Pakistan and another about
Meet The Animals In Your Brain
Did you know there are animals in your head? There’s a Guard Dog, a Wise Owl, a Sifting Sooty and an Elephant!This episode, meet the Grow Your Mind animals and learn ways to keep them talking to each other. Your hosts, the 12 year old experts from Miss Thea’s class, discover why happiness isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and they deep dive into what it means to flourish. They also uncover something we ALL have and can ALL look after. And each episode they take their