The Building Resilient Kids Podcast

"Character Before Culture: Daniel Principe on Raising Good Humans in a Noisy World"   In this thought-provoking episode of Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis is joined by Daniel Principe—one of Australia's leading youth advocates, educator, author and speaker, whose work has reached hundreds of thousands of young people, parents and educators across the country. Daniel explores what it means...

"Bullies, Business and Belief: Roy Newey on Finding Strength in Life's Biggest Setbacks"   Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis sits down with Roy Newey... entrepreneur, business leader, author, father, and self-described "dyslexic who still can't read or write." Roy's story begins with spectacular academic failure. Leaving school without passing a single exam, few would have predicted he woul...

“Space, Trust and the Roundabout: Michelle Mitchell on What Teens Really Need from Us” In this insightful and deeply practical episode of Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis speaks with Michelle Mitchell—parenting educator, bestselling author, and founder of the Resilient Kids Conference about what it really takes to support teenagers through one of the most complex stages of development. Dra...

From piggy banks to pay gaps, Molly Benjamin shares practical ways to raise financially confident kids in a cashless, complex world.   Molly Benjamin is on a mission to make financial literacy accessible, practical, and empowering—especially for women and now, kids. After transforming her own “hot financial mess” into a thriving movement that’s educated 70,000+ Australian women, Molly is bringing...

Episode Subtitle: “Emotions, TED Talks & Teddies: Louise Mansell’s Mission to Build Brave Kids”   In this episode of Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis is joined by Dr Louise Mansell, a clinical psychologist and founder of Tedology. Originally from the UK and now based in Perth, Louise brings a wealth of experience working with vulnerable children in care systems and mainstream settings....

Joy, Diagnosis and the Village: Annie Hicks on Building Resilience in Kids with Disabilities In this deeply personal episode of Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis speaks with his amazing cousin, Annie Hicks—a dedicated mother of three and a fundraising professional in the education sector—about what it means to raise resilient children, including two living with disabilities: Calvin (Sotos S...

Episode Sub-title: Breathe, Climb, Adapt: Marty Doolan on Nature’s Role in Raising Strong Kids Episode Show Notes In this episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, host Tim Curtis speaks with Marty Doolan — a NSW Fire and Rescue firefighter, outdoor educator, father of two, and lifelong adventurer. Marty shares reflections from years spent guiding young people in the wild and responding to e...

Episode Sub-title: “Effort Over Results: Rick Pedley-Smith on Mentoring Boys and Building Self-Respect” Episode Show Notes: In this energising and deeply personal episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, host Tim Curtis speaks with Rick Pedley-Smith, physical education teacher, father of two boys, and co-creator of the pioneering Rite of Passage Program at a Western Sydney School. Rick shar...

Episode Sub-title: Weathering the Seasons: Charlie Cay on Grit, Gratitude, and Growing Strong Kids   In this episode, host Tim Curtis talks with Charlie Cay, farmer, father, and proud steward of both land and legacy. Charlie shares the highs and heartbreaks of family life on the land — from the harsh realities of drought and flood to the quiet wins of raising resilient, well-rounded kids in a remo...

Episode Sub-title: “How our kids can perform better from the Beam to the Boardroom" In this episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, Tim Curtis speaks with Rachel Vickery, former international gymnast turned high-performance consultant to elite athletes, special forces units, and corporate leaders across the globe. Rachel brings her deep experience from gymnastics and years working behind t...

Episode Sub Title: “Persistence, Parenting & Purpose: Rob Redenbach on Raising Resilient Kids”   In this reflective and moving conversation, host Tim Curtis sits down with keynote speaker, author, and resilience educator Rob Redenbach. Rob shares stories from his rich and diverse background—from martial arts and military security to fatherhood and now grandfatherhood—and how those experiences...

Episode Sub Title: “The Undercurrent: Steph Pinto’s Superpower for Building Resilient, Emotionally Strong Kids”   In this thoughtful and practical episode, host Tim Curtis speaks with Steph Pinto, emotional intelligence expert, mum of two, and champion for raising emotionally strong and self-aware kids. Steph opens up about her own journey with anxiety, what she’s learned as a parent in a neurodiv...

Episode Sub Title: ““STEM Mum, Big Heart: Jaz Diab’s Lessons in Resilience” In this inspiring and open-hearted episode, host Tim Curtis speaks with Jasmin (Jaz) Diab, nuclear scientist, STEM nerd (self confessed!), and mum of a remarkable five-year-old with achondroplasia, Zoe and little baby boy Remy. Jaz shares her experiences parenting a child with achondroplasia (a form of dwarfism), the lesso...

Episode Sub Title: "Perfectionism, Parenting & Lollipops: Susannah Kindred’s Guide to Being Good Enough" In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, host Tim Curtis welcomes Susannah Kindred, clinical psychologist, performance coach, and mum of three, to the Building Resilient Kids podcast. Together, they explore what it really looks like to juggle professional expertise and the raw realiti...

In this introductory episode of the Building Resilient Kids podcast, host Tim Curtis shares the motivation behind launching the podcast and outlines what listeners can expect from the series. It will provide you the 'Who', 'What' and 'Why'. Tim is a co-author of the bestselling book The Resilience Shield and author of Building Resilient Kids. He gives the context for his passion on resilience whic...