The Balanced Brain Podcast

This episode in 2023 remains one of our most streamed episodes all over the world since the beginning of the Balanced Brain Podcast. Sadly, “burn-out” still remains one of the most searched for  topics in 2026. We are re releasing this episode as it has easily achievable and practical solutions to tackle burn out and help balance your life and wellbeing.  "Nereda Wills, busin...

The world changed after Covid.  Trust fractured, reality has become one crisis after another and in a short space of time, A.I. is everywhere.   In this episode of The Balanced Brain Podcast, we explore the challenge of staying human in an AI-driven world—from filter b...

Damien Linnane’s memoir, Raw,  chronicles a childhood marred by physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and his subsequent ineffective search for identity in gangs, the military, and dysfunctional relationships. The ongoing impacts of childhood trauma reached a climax when Damien firebombed the home of a man accused of rape. He subsequently became an artist and writer in prison. Warning: This episod...

Sean shares his experience with a recent injury and how it impacted his life. Sean shares his recovery journey and tips for our listeners in this not to miss episode.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking of trauma is an essential element of healing for all that life throws at us as human beings, no matter how long-ago that trauma was experienced. So why can’t we talk about the most significant trauma that has occurred in this lifetime - the response to covid?  The lockdowns, the mandates, the coercion, the broken lives, and relationships. The psychological and physical injuries. We speak...

What song reminds you of your first heartbreak ? Do you listen to song lyrics or just the beat?  How do musicians make a song?  Emma White is a singer/songwriter and psychologist from the band “June Low” and shares the secrets of music in this incredible episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Master of Counselling and Master of Tarot, Lana merges the mind and the spirit in her counselling practice, helping clients with anxiety and depression. Combining her human science qualifications with the esoteric guidance of the Tarot, Lana’s message is clear - you have the power to choose your own destiny ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna could see no escape from the terror she experienced at the hands of those she should have been most able to trust. She grabbed hold of opportunities to make changes and heal. Courage and perseverance and determination allowed the girl to pursue a life she’d never dared to imagine for herself while ensuring those responsible for her torment didn’t win.  Anna went on to write her memoir  “Bloss...

It’s been a big year for the Balanced Brain Podcast with a 537% increase in streams that got us trending in the USA podcast charts for the first time.  It was a big year for everyone globally as humanity searched Google for how to change, find their passion, be a better friend, be fearless and evolve.  Sean and Melanie chat about their own highs and lows of 2022 in this raw and honest episode abou...

The kids at Agnes Water Primary are leading the way to a positive mindset through meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional self-care. Acts of Kindness are a daily practice.  The school has been transformed through the “Smiling Mind” program led by passionate and dedicated Head of Curriculum, Leigh Tankey. Leigh walks the talk with her own practice – as do the teachers at this school and t...

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Melanie talk about trust, vulnerability, breakups, expectations, rituals, gender differences, google trends, long term friends, how to make new friends and much more in this special episode on friendships.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvey never wanted to be a Dad. A surprise arrived and he found himself having sole care of his tiny baby. He lost his job, his big house and his mind. He raised Dom in a bed sitter, setting the alarm at night to bottle feed him. He is deeply sad that he could not enjoy the baby years. He made up for it when he took extreme action to get Dom to a Lego show.    See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Sean was in his darkest hour when his first child was born. He was 40, depressed and jobless. His identity shattered. He became a stay at home Dad and it bought him back to life. Rosanna was his guardian angel. A shock surprise saw Dom become a Dad at just 20. Catapulted into adulthood, he made mistakes, but he had a great Dad and Pop to guide him through. Dom’s kids are ages 29 to 10. ohhh..and h...

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Confronting” is the word Heather uses to describe being a midwife during the pandemic. Dressed in full PPE, goggles and N95 mask to deliver a woman’s baby. Fatigue, loneliness, and ever-changing rules have challenged Heather at every turn. But through this journey there has been joy, incredible teamwork, and a deep commitment to give women the best birth experience she can. Heat...

In this episode we talk about: *Ongoing workplace mandates that are creating uncertainty. * The changing narrative of mandates. * How everyone is experiencing these times differently. *The mental health crisis accelerated by covid with 4 out of 5 kids experiencing mental health issues in the last 2 years. *What control do we have over our lives now? *The emotional rollercoaster of “What’s next?” *...

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Speedway star Adam Shields shares his story on overcoming serious injuries to become a successful personal trainer. His philosophy is to take control of your fitness by getting strong and moving well to create lifelong change.  Adam shares his hot tips for shedding Christmas kilo’s, making fitness a joy and letting go of guilt by creating a positive mindset.    &...

We discuss surprising Google trends of 2021, the elephant in the room around the Christmas table, healing tools, sea shanties and all things mental health.  How do we reconnect in a divided society?   Tune in for Sean and Melanie’s recap of 2021 and tips on creating a new reality in 2022.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney had no direction after uni, so she flew to Hawaii and spent 6 months partying, riding a skateboard in a bikini and surf instructing. Then a book changed her life forever.  Courtney met the love of her life through law of attraction, became a fitness coach and started a business on building strength and embracing great nutrition. Courtney has a special interest in the menstrual cycle,...

Booze was taking over Clint’s life. Depression was a constant companion. One night he ended up in a prison cell after a bar fight with a mate. That was the wakeup call for change. Now 21 weeks sober and cigarette free, Clint began to rebuild every aspect of his life. A lifelong surfer, euphoria was rediscovered in the perfect barrel, the waves offering spiritual therapy. Clint overhauled his...

Ben has terminal brain cancer. Ben compliments conventional treatment with exercise, meditation, yoga, cannabis medicine and oxygen hyperbaric chambers. Using music and frequency healing as a vehicle to express difficult emotions, Ben and partner Sabrina collaborated as BAST N MOVE and recently released tracks ‘Dancing on the Sun’ and ‘Violet’. Ben shares how he naviga...

Melanie and Sean talk about their journey with meditation and mindfulness. #meditationmadeeasy #meditationtechniques #easedepression #reducefear #breathewell #russellbrand #wimhof  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.