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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 addiction, stress, and mental health, Professor Bartlett is a true expert in her field. And she’s on a mission to empower people to take control of their mental and physical well-being. So what makes Thriving Minds so unique?

It’s not just about theory – it’s about practical tips and simple tools that you can use to improve your brain health and fitness right now. From understanding how stress wires the brain, the power of cold exposure, nutrition and exercise and connection.

Thriving Minds is also a deep dive into cutting-edge brain science and digital technology. From neuroplasticity to brain imaging, Professor Bartlett and her team are at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. They’re exploring the latest research and innovations and sharing their insights with listeners around the world.And the best part?

Let’s make brain health everyone’s business. They’re inspiring people to take action and create a culture of mental fitness, where people prioritise their brain health as much as their physical health.

Tune in to the podcast and discover the secrets of brain health and fitness. Whether you’re looking to boost your cognitive performance, reduce stress, or improve your overall well-being, Selena and her team are here to help you thrive.

The opinions expressed in the podcast are Selena Bartlett’s personal opinion and her guests. They are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, psychology or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The opinions in the podcast do not reflect the opinion of Queensland University of Technology.

Copyright: © 2022 THRIVING MINDS

Latest Episodes:

Episode #23. Rewiring the mind from Eating Disorders with Millie Thomas. From near death to endED recovery coach and ambassador. Nov 08, 2019

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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:
https://www.ended.org.au/about/
https://www.facebook.com/millie.thomas.587

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Episode #22. Sugar Countess. Maria Bernard from the Heart Foundation on counting sugar intake. Oct 31, 2019

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At the Fizz symposium I was lucky to meet Maria Bernard from the Heart Foundation. She is a nutrition expert. She is going out into the Pacific Islander community to give lectures and educate people about how much sugar is in sugary beverages. Learn a simple strategy. Look up the serving size, multiple by the amount of sugar in the drink and divide by 5 and you have the number of teaspoons. The average softdrink has 25 teaspoons.
The World Health Organization recommends 3 teaspoons of sugar for children, 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men per day.
https://www.ages.at/en/topics/nutrition/who-sugar-recommendations/

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Episode #21. Sweet as? Sugars impact on our health. Fizz symposium Auckland 2019. What to do about sugar addiction. Oct 31, 2019

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The symposium addressed all things that sugar is doing to our overall health. They are using a multipronged approach to address how to reduce sugar consumption in New Zealand. There are three things that look the most promising are introducing a tax on sugary beverages, having water only schools and raising awareness about how much sugar is in food and drinks at the grass roots level. It was a fantastic day at the University of Auckland. Thank you!
Learn more at https://www.fizz.org.nz/

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Episode #20. Spirituality meets Neuroscience. Heart training the mind. Dr Jemma Rivera discusses her decades experience in learning from ancient texts and rituals and tantra buddhism.. Oct 17, 2019

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This is a special episode that begins my journey to interweave the tapestry that connects thousands of years of ancient practices and teachings with modern neuroscience. I have found a beautiful intersection between the two areas that offers a powerful way to learn different techniques that retrain the mind and open the heart. Jemma Rivera is the founder and director of Jing Life. From a dance, presenting and acting background, Jemma has always had a strong attraction to the Spiritual Path for self-discovery and self- development from an early age. This has led Jemma not only embracing yoga, qigong, meditation and other ancient teachings for her own personal evolution, but also dedicating her life to the pursuit of balance and transformation of many others on this exquisite journey of Life. Jemma's fulfilment is in revealing our true nature, to reach our full potential so we may all live a life full of love, inspiration, authenticity and freedom.
Her multicultural mix, her alchemy of Meditation, Yoga and Qi-Gong, as well as her successful performing career as a professional dancer, presenter and actress give her a fusion of qualities unmatched and truly magical to experience and has made her a truly gifted teacher. Knowledge and empathy for her students comes from her magnitude of experiences and adventures as a modern day explorer into many varied indigenous cultures and other healing modalities. Her calming voice, pure heart and beautiful spirit, make those who work with Jemma feel truly swept away in her flowing grace as she brings out the inner essence of each of her students in her unique hybrid practice.
http://www.jinglife.com.au/about-jemma-rivera.html
Jemma's passion for presenting has led to many professional projects, including presenting on the wellbeing program. Wellspring, (Spa channel on Foxtel). As well as contributing in articles of Good Health & Medicine Magazine and Body & Soul (Sydney Morning Herald). Enjoy as we feel relaxed from learning from centuries of wisdom.
Please join us for a day of luxury in Noosa.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nourish-noosa-lux-day-mind-body-and-life-tickets-76383139025

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Episode #19. TAKES GUTS TO LIVE LIFE. Dr Fiona Simpson from small town Scotland to curing cancer. Her tribe of mentors that saved her life so she can save ours. Oct 06, 2019

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Dr Fiona Simpson is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Brisbane, Australia. She grew up in the Highlands of Scotland, where she was the top of her class, at the same time, she was working 3 jobs to keep the family home afloat. Her father died at the age of 10 and left her mother clinically depressed. At the time, there was no help for a woman left to raise the kids. Fiona found herself in difficult times and angry and let this out in self-destructive ways, from addiction to violence. One night she was walking to the cliffs and not wanting to live anymore. One man, Ian McGregor, took her under his arms and showed her love and saved her life. We discuss her life experience, the beauty and love of people that care enough. This lead to a PhD in Cambridge and a prestigious fellowship to Scripps in California, United States. She has made significant scientific discoveries and now is changing the face of how we use current immunotherapies for head&neck cancer, breast and melanoma cancers. It takes a lot of guts to have the courage to face your biggest fears of being alone and exhausted and desperate. When we break through our fears, on the other side, lives glory. Dr Fiona Simpson is raising money to bring high school students to have work experience at the Translational Research Institute.
Learn more about Dr Simpson research findings: https://di.uq.edu.au/profile/1006/fiona-simpson-simpson-fraser
http://qhncc.org.au/fiona-simpson/
https://www.projectpink.org.au/news/1

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Episode #18. STRONGER THAN YOU THINK. My personal story about depression shared on the HOPE to RECHARGE podcast interview with Matana Poupko Jacobs Sep 29, 2019

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Dr. Selena Bartlett has agreed to once again visit with us at Hope to Recharge podcost. Today we will hear more expansively about the amazing concept of neuroplasticity.
The intention of the Hope to Recharge podcast is to bring hope and community to those who are personally struggling with depression and anxiety or has a loved one who is struggling with depression and anxiety. Each week we will hear from those who have personal experience dealing with mental health issues as well as experts in the mental health world; from therapists and doctors to healers. We want to be your support system by sharing real stories and proving that community is vital to recovery. Together we can break the stigma around depression and anxiety and bring HOPE to the world. Links to her show are here.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-31-practicing-gratitude-during-pain-attitude-gratitude/id1464788845?i=1000449481731
For anyone struggling. The following website contains links to places to get support and assistance.
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/about-us/useful-links-and-support/
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24 hour telephone counselling 13 11 14 for a range of issues. The Lifeline Information Service webpage provides access to a variety of self-help tool kits with information about issues such as mental illness depression suicide prevention and more.
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/

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Episode #17. EVERYONE wants to be SEEN. My Hope to Recharge podcast interview about trauma and brain development with Matana Poupko Jacobs. Sep 29, 2019

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From the Hope to Recharge Podcast with Matana Poupko Jacobs.
Brain health from a Neuroscientist’s mind and heart.
Prof. Selena Bartlett. She was raised, studied and worked for many years in Australia and then made a career change which led her to the western shores of the United States. Originally a pharmacist Selena spent many years developing drugs to treat illnesses.

In 1989 her younger sister, Francesca, had a traumatic mental episode and was hospitalized. Selena went to visit her sister daily during her stay in the hospital. Due to the severe and harsh treatment Francesca underwent, Selena was moved to delve into mental health.

Little was known about the machinations of the brain when she began her research. In 1995 she received her Ph.D. in neuropharmacology. In 2004 she moved to the University of California at San Francisco where she directed research in alcohol and addiction for eight years. This led Prof. Bartlett to create treatments for neurological problems such as addiction, pain, stress, anxiety and depression. She most recently has been busy presenting her findings on brain fitness and neuroplasticity, the ability to restructure and realign the brain.

I met Prof. Bartlett a year ago. What had brought us together was a mutual passion to remove the stigma revolving mental illness. Selena explained that we have inherited genes from our parents and grandparents and great grandparents that have within them a history that we cannot rewrite.
What we can do is draw a line in the sand and say - from now on I want to make changes. Changes can be made. The method is simple but not easy.
If it was easy, Selena explains, none of us would be dealing with anxiety, depression, or addictions.

If a person has an anxious day we are likely to come home pour ourselves a drink as we make supper, and then perhaps another one or two. We can retrain ourselves to react differently to the stimuli of an anxious day. Replace the drink with a walk around the block or sitting, relaxing under the shade of a tree. It can be done. It works. We just need to make the switch.

The blockage to this is our instinct to stay with the known, with our habits.
Even if we are convinced that the change is to our benefit, habit rules with a heavy hand.

Another area where we can create positive change is in giving our children attention and love. Selena points to the time period between 0 and 3 and 10 to 14 years of age as being hyper-important to receive loving attention.
A person who has it will grow up with a healthier mental state and be more capable of dealing with the hand that life deals them. Even if it isn’t a winning hand. In contrast someone who didn’t receive the all important love and attention in their crucial formative years is much more likely as they age to fall prey to mental illness. Genes are 60% of the story, but don’t discount the 40% of parental input. It can tip the balance between dealing with issues and dealing with addictions.

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Episode #16. Determined Demi. First in any generation to University beating imposter syndrome."We see the world not as it is but as we are" Sep 28, 2019

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This podcast brought me to tears. "We see the world not as it is but as we are" from Demi Smith. She has managed to win a full scholarship to the University of California Davis. Her mother Emily is one of the strongest women I have ever met. She sacrificed her dreams and worked more than three jobs at any one time to get her children a better life. Demi is her youngest daughter and in this episode you will learn what she did and how hard she is working to make their American dream of a better life possible. Emily was born as one of 16 children in Belize. Most of the time she did not know when the food was coming from and walked to school without shoes. Somehow she managed to get herself to California and worked at the Montessori School for 20 years to secure a better educational future for her children. I met Emily when Demi was a baby. This is an emotional and beautiful story as we watch Demi go to College. Everyone can benefit from this podcast, she gives tips and tricks to help others succeed. So proud of the amazing young woman that is flourishing before my eyes. Especially proud of Emily Berriault for having the courage and determination to make a better life for her children.

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Episode #15. Faced her fears. Emily Jones. Public speaking and put a full stop to an Eating Disorder. Sep 28, 2019

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This is such a beautiful episode. We are shining a light on Emily Jones. She is a third year student at The University of Queensland. She moved from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane. Once upon a time she was afraid to meet new people and live in a new City. Everyday she now faces her fears and anxiety and teaches her brain to sit with the discomfort. From this practice she discovered joy, health and greater freedom. She will describe her struggles with an Eating Disorder and what she did to recover. She was courageous to join me on the podcast- facing her fear of public speaking. Emily wants to help other people struggling with the same fears and anxiety. Well done Emily Jones and thank you so much for your spirit and letting it radiate to as many other people as possible. Onwards and upwards, as we Shine a light on our Minds and reconnect it to our bodies, spirits and lives. xo

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Episode #14. Intention is Everything. Laura Chamberlain changing Eating Disorders. Sep 18, 2019

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This is a powerful story for anyone struggling. The key is to want to change. We discuss the moment she decided to change. We call this lighting the pilot light and finding the spark inside to make it happen. In this episode, we talk about Eating Disorders and overcoming them. Laura Chamberlain is a Recovery Coach for endED House (END eating disorders). Laura battled Anorexia Nervosa for a number of years and is now fully recovered and providing support and guidance to other Eating Disorder sufferers. She provides individual coaching and runs 2 weekly activity groups varying from art and craft to getting out in nature.

endED house is the first residential farm stay facility on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Laura has a lived experience and she shares her struggles and journey to recovery. She was born in the UK and came to Australia 11 years ago. She is making a powerful difference in the lives of many people. Please enjoy. EndED provides tools and support for those whose lives have been affected by Eating Disorders.
Learn more at:
https://www.ended.org.au/

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