This episode the kids share something we humans all share in common. And it’s not a reluctance to be wrong, nits or bad breath in the morning!
We’ll give you a hint….Taylor Swift has it - and it’s not an extremely good singing voice. Can you guess what it is?
It’s mental health. And you can think of it like a continuum. When our mental health is poor it can feel like being in a dark room with a torch light pointed at a lonely chair and nothing else. But when our mental health is fantastic, it’s like all the lights are switched on and you can see all your friends and family have been there all along.
In this episode the kids interview the wise and articulate Annie Kershaw from R U OK? R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times.
Annie shares what to do if a friend is not okay and she reminds us all that every day is an opportunity to ask someone this simple but powerful question.
Plus we have a NEW song and a hilarious story about a toxically positive snail!
Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life affirming songs AND we also have a few awards under our belt. Plus we offer workshops for educators and parents. Find out more by visiting GrowYourMind.Life
Production
Script - Alice Peel
Production, editing & sound - Lisa Taylor
Music production, vocals & additional lyrics - Moody
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RU OK website
If you live in Australia and know a child who is struggling with their mental health we recommend using: Kids Helpline: Australia’s only free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
For listeners outside of Australia, please use Help Guide to find support close to you.
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S4 - SONG 4 - The Power of the Pause
REPEAT - S4 E3 Harmony Day - Why Orange?
S4 E14 It's Contagious - for World Kindness Day
S4 E13 Ghosting
S4 - SONG 3 - We All Have It
S4 E11 The Trap - for World Gratitude Day
S4 E10 Your Future Self - For National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence
S4 E9 Good Enough
S4 E8 The Recipe - For World Friendship Day, July 30
S4 E7 International Day of What - For International Non-Binary People’s Day
S4 E6 Would You Rather - For World Environment Day
S4 E5 The Problem We All Live With - For National Sorry Day
S4 - SONG 2 - 99 Times
S4 E4 Threat, Challenge or Opportunity?
S4 E3 Harmony Day - Why Orange?
S4 E2 Re-write the rules - For International Women's Day
S4 E1 Consent is a two way street
S4 - Song 1 - CONSENT
CHEEKY CHAT #2 with Alice from Grow Your Mind
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