Let's Reconnect with Breanna Jayne Sada

Are Australian teenagers really taking more risks than previous generations, or is the story more complicated? With constant headlines about youth crime, vaping and drug use, many parents assume today's teenagers are engaging in more risky behaviour than ever before. But the latest Australian research tells a different story. In this episode of Let's Reconnect , registered psychologist Breanna Jay...

What happens when your child outgrows nursery rhymes but isn't quite ready for mainstream pop music? In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada sits down with award-winning Indigenous Australian musician, author and father of four, Mitch Tambo, to explore the powerful role music plays in childhood, identity and family connection. Mitch also shares the inspiration behind h...

Is sugar really responsible for hyperactive behaviour? Should parents be worried about processed foods? And what can you do when mealtimes become a daily battleground? In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada sits down with paediatric dietitian and feeding specialist Dr Kyla to unpack some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about children's nutrition. Together they...

Should you medicate your child for ADHD, anxiety, depression or another mental health condition? It is one of the most common and emotionally loaded questions parents ask. In this episode, registered psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada explores the fears, guilt and uncertainty many families experience when medication is suggested as part of their child's treatment plan. Drawing on listener questions a...

In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist and host Breanna Jayne Sada sits down with educator, researcher and career mentor Dr Jo Winchester to explore how parents can support their children to discover their strengths, interests and future pathways without adding pressure or anxiety. Together they unpack common myths about ATARs, university pathways, subject selection and the future of wo...

Parenting rarely comes with a manual, which is why listener questions are such valuable conversations. In this special Q&A episode of Let’s Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada answers three common parenting concerns: staying connected with a tween daughter, navigating a teenager accessing mental health support, and preparing young children for the arrival of a new baby. Drawing on psyc...

In this thought-provoking episode of Let’s Reconnect , psychologist and parent Breanna Jayne Sada explores one of the biggest modern parenting dilemmas: should we be posting photos and videos of our children online? From birth announcements and first-day-of-school photos to viral family content and AI-generated risks, this episode dives into the hidden impact of growing up online. Breanna unpacks...

In this episode of Let's Reconnect with Breanna Jayne Sada, we explore one of the most common worries parents have about their children and teenagers: “Is my child selfish?” If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your child only talks about themselves, struggles to consider other people’s feelings, or seems unaware of the emotional needs of those around them, this episode will reassure you that what...

Why are more Australian families choosing homeschooling and alternative education pathways? In this episode of Let’s Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada explores the rise in homeschooling, school refusal, and “school can’t” among children and teenagers across Australia. Joined by Alecia Hancock, owner of ND Perspectives in Perth, this conversation dives into the emotional and practical rea...

Are we holding our kids to a higher standard than we do ourselves? In this episode of Let’s Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada explores one of the most common (and often hidden) causes of family conflict: unrealistic expectations. From screen time battles to homework struggles, emotional outbursts to bedtime routines, many parents unknowingly hold their children to standards they wouldn’t...

How do we teach children what healthy love, self-worth, boundaries and emotional safety look like before harmful relationship patterns begin? In this powerful and deeply important episode of Let’s Reconnect , Breanna Jayne Sada speaks with educator, advocate and founder of the Self Love Safe Love Collective, Lauren Armstrong. Lauren shares her lived experience of domestic violence in both childhoo...

How do we raise kind, emotionally healthy boys in today’s world? Breanna Jayne Sada speaks with Daniel Principe about masculinity, body image, pornography, the manosphere and parenting boys in todays world. In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Let’s Reconnect , Breanna Jayne Sada speaks with educator and advocate Daniel Principe about the pressures facing boys and young men today. Fro...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges facing both adults and children today — and if you’re a parent, chances are you’ve seen it show up at home. In this episode of Let’s Reconnect , I sit down with psychologist and mum Nancy Sokarno to have an honest, practical conversation about anxiety. Together, we unpack what anxiety actually is, why it shows up, and how parents can bette...

In today's episode Breanna answers listeners questions. You can send Breanna a question you'd like answer on the podcast but remember all advice in general in nature and does not substitute personalised professional mental health advice. In todays episode we discuss separation and how to seperate from your parent while making decisions that keep your children at the heart of your decisions. I've l...

In this weeks episode of Let's Reconnect Breanna is joined by Frank Iorfino - Associate Professor at the University of Sydney- Brain and Mind Centre Frank discusses how things like our phones, smartwatches, digital health platforms and AI can help support young people's mental health. Frank is also one of the brains behind MIA - AI applied expertise for personalised mental health care and he talks...

In this weeks episode of Let's Reconnect registered Psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada discusses what to consider when asking yourself is my child school ready? She encourages parents to consider beyond ABCs and 123s and start considering their child's; emotional regulation skills, social skills, communication skills, fine and gross motor skills and self care skills as true markers of whether their c...

On this week's episode of Let's Reconnect Breanna Jayne Sada is joined by Australian Institute of Family Studies Research Officer Holly Helprin to answer the questions what does neurodiversity mean? and what does neuro affirming mean?. We explore what research AIFS is doing in this space and what progress is still needed. Supporting neurodivergent children and young people -AIFS have created a set...

In this weeks episode of Let's Reconnect Breanna is joined by Dr Louise La Sala a Research Fellow a t Orygen, the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. Louise’s work focuses on youth self-harm and suicide prevention, with a particular emphasis on how young people engage online on social media. Louise and Breanna discuss how parents and professionals working with kids can s...

On this episode Breanna Jayne Sada is joined by Victoria Barendsen from The Safe Kids Project to discuss how to prevent Child Sexual Abuse. We discuss if it is possible for our children to have safe sleep overs and how teaching children about consent and their bodies works in combating child sexual abuse. Please take a moment to follow the podcast, rate us and share this episode with a friend who...

In this weeks Episode of Let's Reconnect Breana is joined by Dr Brad Marshall (AKA The Unplugged Psychologist) Dr Brad is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in excessive internet and screen use otherwise known as Internet Addiction or Gaming Disorder. As the Director of The Screen & Gaming Disorder Clinic; Australia’s first established specialty clinic, he is a well-respecte...

In this weeks episode of Let's Reconnect Breanna answers some listener questions and discusses some exciting news including her now regular writing for Kiddipedia you can see her most recent article here about supporting a child who is anxious about going back to school- trying to minimise the risk of school refusal. If you are enjoying the podcast please take a moment to rate, comment and share t...

On this weeks episode we are discussing why its so important to have uncomfortable conversations with our children. Our children have natural curiosities about lots of things including drugs and alcohol, relationships and all the things that make parents squirm. With exposure to these topics happening at younger and younger ages it has never been more important for parents to present themseleves a...

In this weeks minisode we discuss that often a parents worry for their child is displayed as anger and how this can impact relationships with our children when we misrepresent our worry. We discuss that anger is actually a secondary emotion and when we deal and display the primary emotion we are less likely to progress to anger. We also discuss the Netflix documentary The Evil Influencer the Jodi...

The Social Media Age limits came into effect on December 10 2025. The Government released stats on January 15 2026 advising 4.7million accounts have been deactivated or restricted since the ban came into effect. Here is an article from the ABC that discusses the Government report on the first month since the ban came into effect . In today's episode we speak with two Australian teenagers impacted...

You can v isit the Feel the Magic Organisation via their website to look at their online and in person programs and to make a referral. Thank you again to Kristy Thomas for joining us to discuss how adults can support a child who is greving the loss of a family member. Grief support is also available via GriefLine in Australia from 8am - 8pm on 1300 845 745 Here is the article published by the Gua...