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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 a... more

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Latest Episodes

School avoidance is becoming an increasingly common challenge for families, schools, and communities.

For some children, walking through the school gates can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, bullying, social pressures, learning difficulties, emotional di... more

Why do some children seem calm one moment and completely overwhelmed the next when it is time to switch off a screen?

In Episode 2 of Big Feelings, Growing Brains, we explore what is really happening in the developing brain when children move from h... more

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 Bartlet... more

Anxiety in children and teenagers is rising, but are we always helping in the right way?

In this powerful conversation, with clinical psychologist Dr Danielle Einstein to explore what anxiety really is, how modern parenting, social media and screens... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Einstein
Clinical psychologist, researcher, and author
Adjunct fellow at Macquarie University
Episode: Episode #217 Are We Raising Anxiety? Dr Danielle Einstein, Clinical Psychologist
Benjamin Knight
Co-Founder of The Curious Tractor; Lead at AMI design studio
AMI design studio / The Curious Tractor
Episode: Episode #215 Contained. Are we guardians or thieves or both? Benjamin Knight, Co-Founder of A curious tractor, and Lead, AIME design studio
Andy Hamilton
Founder of Human Nature
Human Nature
Episode: Episode #214. Can Pickleball Save Us? Rebuilding Community at the Edge of the Meta-Crisis. Andy Hamilton, Founder of Human Nature
Rachel Robinson
Director of MySummit, adventure-based therapeutic solutions
MySummit
Episode: Episode #213. Kindness Tim Tams: A World a Little Better Because of Rachel Robinson, MySummits
Ellie Murphy
Founder of Storitiv, exploring the power of personal story
Storitiv
Episode: Episode #209. "Authenticity" may become the word for 2026? Conversation with Ellie Murphy, Founder of Storitiv.
Professor Sharon Lawn
Executive Director of Lived Experience Australia, an expert in lived experience-led mental health reforms
Lived Experience Australia
Episode: Episode #208. Welcome 2026. From Crisis to Care: Seeing humanity in mental health prevention and treatment, Professor Sharon Lawn, Executive Director Lived Experience Australia
Professor Selena Bartlett
A neuroscientist focused on the neuroscience of parenting and childhood development.
Queensland University of Technology
Episode: #203: If only I knew what I know now. Science of Motherhood podcast, interview with Dr Renee White
Caitlin Shure
New York-based technologist and science communicator
Episode: Episode #202. What is a BRAINWAVE? Why Science, Medicine and Healing Modalities Are Coming Together, Dr Caitlin Shure, PhD, NY-based technologist and science communicator.
Hailey Bartholomew
Film director, writer, and TEDx speaker
You Can't Be Serious Productions
Episode: Episode #196. Making of SEEN the film, Hailey Bartholomew, Film Director | Writer |TEDx speaker

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Selena Bartlett
Host and neuroscientist guiding conversations on brain health, resilience, and education. Frequently discusses neuroscience of parenting, neuroplasticity, and mental wellbeing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Important!

    A great educationally rich podcast that has vital information for the way we parent and live! I’ve already shared with a stack of friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hailey be
    Australia3 years ago
  • Impressive

    Fantastic - let’s hear more from Selena and less from the reality wanna be’s - your the real deal - so proud your an Aussie ! Thank you 🌺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cho Ku
    Australia3 years ago
  • Selena is wonderful!

    Season 1 is great for high school health class students Cant get enough of her!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podrickp
    United States7 years ago

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Many find episodes relevant to parenting, schools, and community wellbeing.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from education, mental health, and community science.
Listeners appreciate the accessibility of complex brain science and the practical tips for daily life.
The host's expertise and clear explanations help demystify neuroscience for a broad audience.

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Episode #217 Are We Raising Anxiety? Dr Danielle Einstein, Clinical Psychologist
Q: Can you tell us about your research and how it led to the Raising Anxiety book?
Dr. Einstein outlines a theory of uncertainty developed from clinical work and prior OCD research, showing how rigidity drives anxiety and how facing uncertainty through structured, real-world exposure helps people build resilience; she also describes collaboration with Judith Locke and the book's practical framework for families.
Episode #215 Contained. Are we guardians or thieves or both? Benjamin Knight, Co-Founder of A curious tractor, and Lead, AIME design studio
Q: What sparked your change in mindset about how to do things in Bolivia?
In Bolivia, the system where prisoners govern themselves and the concept that detention is a modern construct contrasted with more traditional punitive models, prompting a shift to consider care, community, and alternative governance within detention spaces.
Episode #215 Contained. Are we guardians or thieves or both? Benjamin Knight, Co-Founder of A curious tractor, and Lead, AIME design studio
Q: Tell us a little bit about who you are and some of the background story.
Benjamin Knight shares his journey from studying social science to working with marginalized communities, traveling the world, and eventually focusing on youth, education, and justice through his work at AMI design studio and The Curious Tractor.
Episode #212 Helping Kids Grow Up Strong in 2026 | What Schools Are Facing and What We Can Do Bryan, A Teacher, Coach and Father Speaks
Q: What is your perspective on violence against women in this context, and what needs to change?
It requires nationwide commitment to conversations, education, and public messaging that challenges norms; adults must model respectful behavior, and institutions must support young people in learning healthier dynamics.
Episode #212 Helping Kids Grow Up Strong in 2026 | What Schools Are Facing and What We Can Do Bryan, A Teacher, Coach and Father Speaks
Q: What are you seeing happening with young men today, and how can we strengthen their sense of belonging?
There needs to be more open conversations, accountability, and vulnerable sharing among men; building supportive networks and involving families can help young men feel they belong and matter, reducing violence and promoting healthier relationships.

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A neuroscience-focused show that blends practical brain health tips with deep dives into research on stress, resilience, and mental wellbeing. Across episodes, listeners hear how exercise, nutrition, social connection, and neuroplasticity shape cognitive performance and emotional health, often through guest experts and real-world storytelling. Notable strengths include translating complex science into actionable takeaways, spotlighting lived experiences in mental health, and exploring innovative approaches—from inter-brain synchrony to adventure-based youth programs—within accessible conversations. This mix appeals to educated professionals, parents, educators, and anyone curious about how brain science applies to daily life and community w... more

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