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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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This week on Thriving Minds, I’m joined by Associate Professor Tara Walker, Senior Research Associate at the Queensland Brain Institute (UQ) — and co-host of the trail running podcast Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce.

Tara and I are both neuroscienti... more

What happens when we mistake compliance for strength?

In this episode of Thriving Minds, Professor Selena Bartlett explores a powerful and confronting conversation with a man who was proud of the physical punishment he received as a child. He believ... more

In this episode of Thriving Minds, Professor Selena Bartlett is joined by Ellie Murphy, founder of Storitiv, to explore why authenticity is becoming one of the most important human skills in an AI-mediated world.

As technology makes it easier than e... more

The podcast episode featured a conversation with Professor Sharon Lawn about mental health systems, lived experience, and the importance of humanising care for individuals with mental health challenges. 

We discuss the need for more person-centered,... more

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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
Nicole Runyon
Esteemed psychotherapist, parent coach, and author of Free to Fly, The Secret to Fostering Independence in the Next Generation
Episode: Episode #195. Adolescence & Authority: What the Netflix Series Gets Right About Our Kids, Nicole Runyon, Psychotherapist, parent coach, Author Free to Fly.
Anthony England
Director of Innovative Learning Technologies at Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble Ladies' College
Episode: Episode #194. Unlocking Childhood: How One School Is Leading the Safe Tech Revolution, Anthony England, Pymble Ladies' College – Watch us change the world
Feather Berkower
Child sexual abuse prevention educator and author
Parenting Safe Children
Episode: Episode #193 Off limits, Body Safety Rules, Prevention Team, Feather Berkower, Parenting Safe Children Expert
Peter Gray
American psychology research and scholar, known for his work on the interaction between education and play, and author of the book 'Free to Learn'.
Boston College
Episode: Episode #192. Free to Learn: How Embracing Play Makes Children Happier, Self-Reliant, and Lifelong Learners. Professor Peter Gray, Boston College

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Professor Selena Bartlett
Renowned neuroscientist with expertise in brain health, cognitive performance, and mental wellness, focusing on practical strategies for improving mental health and resilience.

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 States6 years ago

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There is a common sentiment that the discussions are engaging and relevant, addressing crucial issues faced by parents and educators.
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Many praise the host for being authentic and knowledgeable, expressing a desire for more in-depth content.

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#203: If only I knew what I know now. Science of Motherhood podcast, interview with Dr Renee White
Q: What are some tangible things that parents can integrate to improve their children's mental health?
One must prioritize face-to-face interactions, minimize screens, and recognize the importance of a supportive, loving environment.
#203: If only I knew what I know now. Science of Motherhood podcast, interview with Dr Renee White
Q: How does a parent's own stress or unresolved trauma neurologically impact their children?
Parents' unresolved stress and trauma can significantly affect their children's brain development and emotional regulation.
Episode #200. Proof of Life After Death? Neuroscience Meets Near-Death with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Psychiatrist, Author of After: A Doctor Explores What NDEs Reveal about Life and Beyond
Q: What would you advise the next generation of psychiatrists and neuroscientists?
Get a good grounding in mainstream science but remain open to unconventional ideas, recognizing that materialistic explanations for consciousness may not capture the entirety of the phenomenon.
Episode #200. Proof of Life After Death? Neuroscience Meets Near-Death with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Psychiatrist, Author of After: A Doctor Explores What NDEs Reveal about Life and Beyond
Q: How did you get into this field?
I was raised in a materialistic household with no spiritual background and initially dismissed patients' near-death experiences as tricks or delusions until further investigation changed my perspective.
Episode #199. Rewiring Medicine: A Physician’s Path to Intuitive Healing, Dr Anona Blackwell, Genito-urinary specialist, author, academic
Q: What inspired you to actually write your book?
It was part of my pre-life contract; I felt I was destined to write about my journey which included intuitive insights and spiritual visions.

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