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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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Episode #207 marks a moment of deep gratitude and reflection. In this special episode, I look back on the journey that shaped Thriving Minds from the early days of questioning how the brain works, through decades of neuroscience, to the new era we ar... more

2025 has felt like a turning point.

Across this year’s Thriving Minds conversations—from brain health and dementia, to stress, team flow, near-death experiences, and the “neuroscience of two”—one message keeps rising to the surface:

We are only jus... more

Thriving Minds Podcast Deep Dive: Building a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Team Hosted by Professor Selena Bartlett

Expert: Feather Berkower, Author of Off Limits: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse

The top 5 things to keep chi... more

Neuroscience now shows us that human connection changes the brain.

Walking high above the forest floor on the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk in Western Australia, I felt what real strength looks like.

The giant tingle trees reach for the light, ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Mary Hewitt
CEO of Unlocking Childhood, educator with 15 years of experience in early learning, passionate about child well-being and educator support
Unlocking Childhood
Episode: Episode #191 Stop Stuffing the Duck, Unlocking Childhood, Why Educators Need Support, ACES too High and More, Mary Hewitt, CEO of Unlocking Childhood.
Guy MacGillivray
Registered psychologist working in Port Lincoln, supporting children and adults with disabilities.
Episode: Episode #186 Sugar and Mental Health – Our Most Downloaded Episode Ever! with Guy MacGillivray

Host

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
    Australia2 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
    Australia2 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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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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2. Caitlin Shure
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4. Nicole Runyon
5. Anthony England
6. Feather Berkower
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