The Grow Your Mind Podcast

Should you stop playing a sport you love so that your friends accept you? This episode is about staying true to yourself, even when you’re desperate to fit in. Our main character, Elara, becomes exhausted by her group’s constant rules until she learns a small but mighty strategy for staying true to who she is. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
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Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Producer: Grow Your Mind.
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2026. All rights reserved.
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Guess what some doctors have been prescribing patients to deal with anxiety and depression? Art! Let’s hear from the kids about what art they enjoy doing.
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Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Producer: Grow Your Mind.
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2026. All rights reserved.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores the nuances of respect between genders. With special guest Luke Bateman playing the role of the teacher, this is an episode not to be missed. A group of boys are in trouble for disrespecting the girls, but perhaps there is more to it. Email hello@growyourmind.life if you would like a FREE printable PDF of quick combacks you can use when facing disrespect. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Producer: Grow Your Mind.
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2026. All rights reserved.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Luke talks about how books changed his life, what he learned from being a beginner again, and why staying curious is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Producer: Grow Your Mind.
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2026. All rights reserved.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kids become interviewers in this special episode on what it means to be a good human. This is a conversation with former rugby league player, author and book influencer Luke Bateman on what it means to be a positive human, why real strength includes talking about your emotions, and why everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. Play this episode in the classroom or in the car. There are plenty of pausing opportunities to discuss some of the themes.
A big thank you to the University of Wollongong for providing a beautiful sound room for this special episode.
If you are a school subscriber to our platform, head there now and follow the lessons for each episode.
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your primary school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we help schools explicitly teach emotional literacy, emotional regulation, friendship skills, resilience, kindness and respectful relationships through engaging lessons, podcasts, books, videos and professional learning. We have units of work, wellbeing activities, songs, posters, professional development and courses for parents too. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Producer: Grow Your Mind.
Scriptwriter: Alice Peel, plus a big bunch of awesome primary school kids
Copyright Grow Your Mind 2026. All rights reserved.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.