THRIVING MINDS PODCAST

I became a neuroscientist the day my sister sat comatose in a lock up ward of a mental health hospital at the age of 21. As I sat in the hot and steamy room, with my sister stiff as cardboard, staring into space and the doctors saying they were not exactly sure of what was going on. I stopped being a pharmacist and started asking questions -like why do we not understand how the brain works?  Why d...

It is so important to maintain brain health and fitness as we navigate the new world. Professor Martin Betts has thirty years experience leading teams and change. We discuss brain health and fitness and its importance at this time in the covid-19 pandemic.  Support the show Subscribe and support the podcast at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/new Learn more at www.profselenabartlett.c...

Hello, Brain frozen like the antartic. Wonder why. Notice that the past is coming flowing into the present- when you thought it had been dealt with. Recognizing how powerful the covid-19 stress is impacting the brain health and welfare of our country matters. Doubling down on mental strength and resilience right now matters a lot. I wrote a poem about how the simple moments matter to help us right...

Alejandra Canizalez came to Australia seven years ago from El Salvador. She just did her PhD confirmation. We talk about how lucky Australia is and how the mental health crisis unfolding around the world is real and may lead to a much greater crisis than the pandemic itself. Thank you for joining us in the podcast. All we can do right now is to be kind and gentle, sometimes we might just have to s...

In the next episodes we are going to focus on all things to do with love. Finding ways to be kind and generous to ourselves first, others second and to reach out in ways that you have not before. We are in unprecedented time in history. The global panic is real and affects each of us in so many different ways. Being kind to yourself and reaching out to others is so important right now. Thank you C...

It is common to find yourself not being able to do anything productive. We think we can be really working harder at home. During time of mass panic and relentless flow of news. The only thing the brain can do- is "FREEZE". It is physiological. Stick your hand in ice for 2 minutes and get motivated again. Counter-intuitive advice I know. Support the show Subscribe and support the podcast...

My beautiful daughter told me that she was focusing on one day at a time. My children are in lockdown in California. I miss them terribly. But she is so clever. There are many good days and bad days but overall - she now just focusses on -one day at a time. Because Australians love shortening everything- let's just call it #ronagoals#supportmentalhealth. Love and hugs Selena Support the show...

Taking care of ourselves, by maintaining physical activity and our mental health if possible- reduces the burden on the healthcare system. If we are strong, healthy and fit, we have an  opportunity to help others that are isolated, lonely and have no family. It is a great time to find ways to support others as much as possible and reduce the burden on the system. hugs and much love Selena xxxooxx...

Hello everyone. If you are lucky, try to find new ways to be of service. Learn how to boost the immune system, find ways to connect, get support, love and daily inspirations. One of the best ways to help right now- is to take care of our health- so we don't put more pressure on the health system and health care workers. Learn little things to do that can support immunity, health and resilienc...

Stress, fear and anxiety increase inflammation and promote chronic diseases. This leaves us vulnerable to attack by new viruses. The key to surviving new viruses is boosting the immune system and reducing stress and inflammation. In this podcast, there are simple things to do at home like Wim Hof breathing technique, ice cold baths and showers and being of service to others that have been shown to...

Can what we eat have a drastic effect on our mental health? Is it possible to heal our brains and be able to rewire years of conditioning through things like changing our diet? We are bringing a favorite on the show Dr. Selena Barlett, back for her third appearance to discuss the implications our diet has on our mental health. Dr. Barlett is a neuroscientist, with a background as a pharmacist and...

The brain pays attention to negative over positive news always. Spend one minute reading the headlines, seeing which lines you click on. Give the brain the best detox and destressor -biohack of the week. Don't read the news first thing in the morning or late at night. Try to wait until at least 11am- see how you feel! Learn more about neuroplasticity and brain fitness - or what I like to call...

We are following Alison Martin, the CEO and Founder of Indigo Soul Wellness. We are using neuroplasticity neuroscience to coach her on how to train the brain daily to STOP her brain from reacting to fear. Fear is a natural part of starting something brand new, the brain send a lot of messages to try to remain in the comfort zone and resist the urge to make a change. The brain will always process t...

Today we are joined by Professor Martin Betts. BSc ( Hons ) Reading, PhDCNAA Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement), Griffith University. He has assumed leadership roles across three continents and different Universities. Professor Martin Betts oversees a diverse and growing engagement agenda at Griffith University spanning student, staff, alumni, donor and industry stakeholders. Between 2014-2016 ha...

A short segment about how stress wires the brain to high fat food and sugar choices. In some cases under stress we will stop eating and other times we will go for the chocolate and ice-cream. Food is a great way to become aware of how stressed you are feeling. Mood is wired in the brain to regions that dictate our food choices. Getting migfit is learning and training the brain to change these choi...

Welcome to the new series- we are doing real time experiments in neuroplasticity. We are learning all about how to get your brain fit and fabulous. We are going to follow people putting it into action on a daily basis. Ali left a secure government job and started her wellness centre. Alison is also the mother of 3 children. You can imagine the stresses involved in achieving her dream. On a daily b...

Please welcome this weeks special guest, Selena Bartlett; Visionary, Entrepreneur. Innovator; Addiction Neuroscientist, Pharmacist, Fundraiser.   Ever wondered who is running the show up there (in your head) and why we find ourselves down strange a devious paths and what your evolutionary DNA is telling you to do? This week we are going to stop you wondering and dive into some of the hard science...

The most amazing discoveries. We have evolved to survive over millions of years of evolution. However, we have not trained the brain to learn to be resilient in the modern era where the threats to our safety and security are different to pythons and sabre tooth tigers. Brain training is the next step in evolution, as we learn the principles of neuroplasticity to improve brain health and fitness. E...

Professor Selena Bartlett was honoured to receive the Lawrie Austin award for her contributions to neuroscience from the Australian Neuroscience Society. As many may know, she started the journey to become a neuroscientist because of her sister's struggle with schizophrenia. She did not like how she was treated and so went back did her PhD and has been on a mission ever since to learn more ab...

The Neuroscience of Brain Resilience. Professor Selena Bartlett was honored to give a public lecture, sponsored by the Australian Neuroscience Society on how to become the boss of the brain. Learning how to tap into the power of the brain to drive resilience. Professor Bartlett has studied the brain for nearly 30 years and she has learnt a lot about how it works. While there is a lot we do not und...

Interviewed by Dakura Smith from Healthy Happy Summit in San Francisco. We discuss the effects of sugar on the brain and body. Specifically the hidden properties that you may not realize wire the brain to be hungrier, overweight and unhappy. Sugar gives short term relief but long-term stress on the body.  To learn more about Dakura Smith LoveLiftFitness.org 1 (415) 999-4163 Support the show Subscr...

I was fortunate to be awarded the Athena Swan Award for Diversity and Inclusion for mentoring women in science to leadership over 2018. We learnt how to rewire the mind to take the oxygen first so we can navigate careers, family and have a wonderful life. Support the show Subscribe and support the podcast at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/new Learn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

Edwina Roberts (Campbell) is an amazing woman breaking barriers and she shares with us the life changing events she tackled like rock climbing, water skiing, Lifeguard bronze medallion and having children later in life. She created the LifeStory kit to help people keep alive the stories between parents and their children. Her mother sadly passed in February this year. She fortunately recorded many...

Sheryl Batchelor is the Founder and CEO of Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation. It is a not-for profit corporation using scientifically validated neuroplasticity programs to relieve the suffering and distress of vulnerable children, youth, adults and seniors so that they have a better quality of life. The Mission is to provide support services to help  people in need to improve their memory, attent...

In this exciting episode we discuss  with Millie Thomas her lived experience,  battling Anorexia Nervosa for 15 years and is now fully recovered and providing support and guidance to other Eating Disorder sufferers. She provides individual coaching and a fortnightly support group with endED house. The first farmstay residential facility opening on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. To learn more visit...