Encouraging a culture of feedback is vital to increasing performance and engagement in the workplace. F eedback can become a gift that uncovers infinite opportunities for learning and growth. It starts with asking questions. Emeritus Martin Betts, Founder of HEDx. Former Deputy Vice- Chancellor Griffith University with over 40 years experience of leadership and I discuss how leading yourself first, is the key that unlocks the door to more effective leadership of teams and organisations. Learn mo...
Jan 30, 2021•25 min
Professor Donna Pendergast is Dean and Head of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University. Her research expertise is education transformation and efficacy, with a focus on: middle year’s education and student engagement; initial and professional teacher education; and school reform. Donna commenced her career as a school teacher working in secondary, P-10 and senior college settings before shifting to the role of academic at Queensland University of Technology, The U...
Nov 22, 2020•48 min
Monique Murphy was like any teenager at University. Studying and being with friends. When one day she woke up from a coma in a hospital to see she no longer had a foot. She had fallen from a 5th story building and through a glass building. She recovered from incredible injuries, including amputating her right leg below the knee. She tells a story of resilience and strength. Her mindset for her age is one we all wish we could achieve. We wish Monique all the best as she pursues her dream of swimm...
Nov 15, 2020•48 min
Contentgroup CEO David Pembroke learns everything you need to know about the brain and how to train the brain from Professor Bartlett. Founder and CEO of contentgroup. Adviser to Eddie Jones, Head coach, England Rugby team David and Anna Pembroke knew that Australians value content and that is the best way to reach them. Today, they lead a team of highly-regarded veterans and digital-savvy creatives who are experts in multimedia communication, specialising in helping government and the public se...
Nov 09, 2020•43 min
Hello everyone, Shelley Templeman describes how she overcomes workplace stress and bullying. In these times of workplace stress, she imagines herself taking a gap year. She starts to plan it out in her head and has come to realize how helpful this is to her mindset. It has been a stressful year and her simple technique may help. We also discuss how she came upon the Smashing Mindset book in the TRI library and how this helped her and her family. Brain health becomes everyone's business. Simple n...
Nov 06, 2020•31 min
Leadership under crisis starts with the leaders Thriving Mind. In this episode with Professor Martin Betts who has decades of experience in Leadership joins me to discuss how effective leadership begins with ourselves, this allows others to mirror our behaviour. Covid-19 opens a window for each of us to help others to seek opportunities to thrive. Learn more at the HEDx podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-deeds-not-words/id1531275586?i=1000495340087 To keep the Thriving Minds Pod...
Oct 21, 2020•32 min
Neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett is an international trailblazer who has been studying the human brain for 30 years. She believes that by understanding how the brain works and how we respond to stress, we can help manage addictive behaviours like drinking, smoking and binge eating. In this podcast for Life Education Queensland, coinciding with Queensland Mental Health Week, Professor Bartlett explores the link between food and mood, explaining why sugar is an addictive substance and how ...
Oct 13, 2020•27 min
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/new Learn more at www.profselenabartlett.com
Aug 11, 2020•44 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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/new Learn more at www.pro...
May 16, 2020•6 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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/new Learn more at www.profselenabar...
May 12, 2020•9 min•Season 4Ep. 48
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 do we think it is ok to treat a girl with incredibly mild symptoms-like hearing voices- with a straitj...
May 05, 2020•14 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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.com
May 01, 2020•24 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 hugs Selena xxoxx Support the show Subscribe and support the podcast at https:/...
Apr 16, 2020•7 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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 xxx Support the show Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout...
Apr 07, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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=HezxInuN1YA Feel...
Apr 03, 2020•11 min•Season 4Ep. 42
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/new Learn more at www.profselenabartlett.com...
Apr 01, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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 Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/new Learn more at www.p...
Mar 30, 2020•6 min•Season 3Ep. 40
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 We are posting ways to Boost Immunity and Inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22374639549598...
Mar 24, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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 resilience. This is how I can help right now- share the love. Love and hugs Selena xxooxxxooxx We are far better t...
Mar 23, 2020•37 min
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 evidence...
Mar 16, 2020•9 min•Ep. 8
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 sure...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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.com Support the show Subscri...
Mar 09, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 proces...
Mar 05, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 has trebled its total fundraising income. The new Be Remarkable positioning campaign for the Universit...
Mar 01, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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/3...
Feb 28, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 busin...
Feb 27, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 addiction ha...
Feb 14, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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. Everyone deserves to be happy, healthy and strong. Learn some of the simple but not easy steps to tak...
Dec 06, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 about how the brain works to improve the lives of people. In this lecture, you will learn about everything ...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 29
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 understand and are continuing to uncover- there are some things we do know. Learning about how the brai...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 28
