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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.
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From my the Perkins Platform blog talk radio. This show features the opinions and experiences of international leaders in education focusing on the challenges and promise of providing quality education to all.Professor Selena Bartlett discussed her work on neuroplasticity and brain health. Professor Bartlett is a Group Leader in addiction-neuroscience and obesity as well as a Professor of Neuroscience at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. She is also the CEO...
Lea survived a cancer diagnosis at 19 years of age. She discovered the power of laughter and the brain in helping her survive. She is now writing a book about this topic. We met to discuss how laughter helps and its impact on the brain.Support the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
We have an opportunity to change the way we view mental health. It would be great to have a focus on prevention rather than treatment. Covid-19 has affected everyone in some way. The importance of brain health and fitness has never been so acute. We need to incorporate a strategy that brings a simple messages that people can implement to be happier, healthier and stronger.Support the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.pr...
The brain is such an important part of navigating fear, uncertainty, especially during a crisis. The brain has enormous capacity to change with training and effort. Many people discuss physical fitness with family and friends. But mental health is relegated to closed rooms and offices. Becoming brain fit is a wonderful way to build mental strength and resilience. Support the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www....
1I 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 do we think it is ok to treat a girl with incredibly mild symptoms-like hearing voices- with ...
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/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
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 now.Enjoy love and hugsSelenaxxoxxSupport the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://w...
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 swear. Love and hugs xxxSupport the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzspro...
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 Couch Choir for bringing people together in harmony.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HezxInuN1YAFeel ...
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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
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 hugsSelenaSupport the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.pr...
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 loveSelenaxxxooxxWe are posting ways to Boost Immunity and Inspiration:https://www.facebook.com/groups/22374639549...
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 boost immunity to be and remain happy, healthy and strong.Learn more about the scientific eviden...
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 has an intimate story about how she and her family were deeply affected by mental illness. Make su...
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- getting "migfit" at Indigo Wellness Centre. https://www.indigosoulwellness.comSupport the Show.Subscr...
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 the thinking and feeling of fear first- it came from millions of years of evolution- the brain pro...
Today we are joined by Professor Martin Betts. BSc ( Hons ) Reading, PhDCNAADeputy 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 has trebled its total fundraising income.The new Be Remarkable positioning campaign for the Universit...
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 choices under stress.Support the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/...
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 basis we work together to train the brain to manage stress in order to develop and grow her new bu...
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 behind how we really think. Selena has been in the field of neuroscience and specifically ad...
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