Mind Kind

Joanna North
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
Mind Kind

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In the first series Dr. North answered questions sent in by parents based on the book Mind Kind – Your Child’s Mental Health. In the second series she discussed the impact of adoption and addressed some of the challenges faced by both adopted adults and relatives affected by adoption. In the third series we turn our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults. Jo brings in experts from various fields to help us live our best lives.   Jo is a Doctor of Psychotherapy with many years of experience. She is not a medical doctor or clinical psychologist. Mind Kind is intended to inspire and motivate possibilities in personal development but is not a diagnostic or prescriptive tool. If you have concerns about your mental health please go to your medical professional. In the UK dial 999 in an emergency and in other parts of the world contact your health service or reach out to someone who can support you and keep you safe. At all times put your safety first.     Subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Link to the Mind Kind book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Kind-Childs-Mental-Health/dp/1925335941.Link to Mind Kind Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mindkindpodcast 

Episodes

  1. 16 FEB

    Busy Families and Mental Health

    This episode offers mental health support to busy families including decluttering, time management, positive diets, hormones, gratitude and laughter. Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In this third series the field is open to give our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults...

    41 min

  2. 5 FEB

    Non-Violent Resistance with Avremi Rosenberg

    This episode is about how to deal with violence in children and young people. Dr. Jo North discusses Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) with special guest Avremi Rosenberg. Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In this third series the field is open to give our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, fa...

    39 min

  3. 11/04/2023

    Adoption Stories Ep.2 - Richard's adoption tracing story

    Jo North of Joanna North Adoption has spent many years supporting adopted people. In 2022 she engaged in research with the University of East Anglia to try to gain data as to why it is so difficult for adopted adults to gain access to their birth records. The research is on her website www.joannanorthadoption.co.uk. Tracing adoptive first family is often the beginning of a new life story for all concerned that requires patience and understanding from all concerned. Jo ...

    41 min

  4. 23/03/2023

    Adoption Stories Ep.1 – The longest search for answers: Milly’s unstoppable search for her birth records

    In this new season of the Mind Kind podcast we discuss Adoption Stories. In this first episode Dr Joanna North, from Joanna North Adoption, speaks to Milly about her lifelong search to piece together her identity through her life story. Milly reveals an emotional journey of searching for her birth mother over decades and the failure in the system that prevented her from gaining access to her records. Please share this Mind Kind podcast with your friends and subscribe to catch fu...

    31 min
  5. Mind Kind Ep.8 – Slapping

    13/05/2022

    Mind Kind Ep.8 – Slapping

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podcast is about slapping - Joanna North discusses recent legislation in the UK for slapping children, what the effects can be of this kind of approach and alternative ways to handle discipline and encourage positive behaviours. Please share this Mind Kind podcast with your friends and subscribe to catch future episodes, see details below. Dr Joanna North is a psychotherapist and psychologist spec...

    23 min
  6. Mind Kind Ep.7 – Non Violent Response (NVR)

    24/03/2022

    Mind Kind Ep.7 – Non Violent Response (NVR)

    Please share this Mind Kind podcast with your friends and subscribe to catch future episodes, see details below. Dr Joanna North is a psychotherapist and psychologist specialising in child mental health and author of the book Mind Kind - Your Child's Mental Health. To subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast, copy and paste this link into the podcast app of your choice: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696162.rss Link to the Mind Kind book: Mind Kind – Your Child's Mental Health A note about emai...

    20 min
  7. Mind Kind Ep.6 – Self Harm

    23/06/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.6 – Self Harm

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podast is about self harm and how we can respond to it and understand. In this episode Jo talks again to Sheetal Amin, who is a British Asian woman and psychotherapist who works in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. She is Chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee for the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy Child College. Much of her work within the NHS involves Looke...

    37 min
  8. Mind Kind Ep.5 – Children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences including Covid

    24/05/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.5 – Children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences including Covid

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podast is about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including those related to Covid. In this episode Jo talks again to Sheetal Amin, who is a British Asian woman and psychotherapist who works in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. She is Chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee for the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy Child College. Much of her work within the N...

    40 min
  9. Mind Kind Ep.4 – How racism affects a child's mental health

    10/04/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.4 – How racism affects a child's mental health

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podast is about how racism affects a child's mental health and how it affects families and adults too. In this episode Jo talks to Sheetal Amin, who is a British Asian woman and psychotherapist who works in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. She is Chair of the Equality and Diversity Committee for the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy Child College. Much of her work wi...

    38 min
  10. Mind Kind Ep.3 – Attachment Security & helping children feel strong and secure

    23/03/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.3 – Attachment Security & helping children feel strong and secure

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podast is about Attachment Security and how to help our children feel strong and secure. Contents: Introduction and what it means to have a secure child. Question 1: What does security look like? Question 2: Is a single parent enough to make a child feel secure? Question 3: How can I respond when my child is really naughty? Question 4: Can you give me some shortcuts? Please share this Mind Kind po...

    31 min
  11. Mind Kind Ep.2 – Emotional Intelligence

    09/03/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.2 – Emotional Intelligence

    Mind Kind is about helping parents to think about mental health. This episode of the Mind Kind podast is about Emotional Literacy and the importance of Emotional Literacy in the home and in parenting. Contents: Introduction and noticing emotions. Question 1: I keep hearing the term "Emotional Literacy", what is it about? Question 2: What are the key emotions? Question 3: What is the best way to do this? Give me some rules! Question 4: If I keep responding to my child's emotions will they be...

    48 min
  12. Mind Kind Ep.1 – Child Mental Health in the Covid Crisis

    17/02/2021

    Mind Kind Ep.1 – Child Mental Health in the Covid Crisis

    This episode of the Mind Kind podcast is about working with your children while you are at home and helping you with mental health during the covid crisis. Please share this Mind Kind podcast with your friends and subscribe to catch future episodes, see details below. Dr Joanna North is a psychotherapist and psychologist specialising in child mental health and author of the book Mind Kind - Your Child's Mental Health. To subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast, copy and paste this link into th...

    21 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In the first series Dr. North answered questions sent in by parents based on the book Mind Kind – Your Child’s Mental Health. In the second series she discussed the impact of adoption and addressed some of the challenges faced by both adopted adults and relatives affected by adoption. In the third series we turn our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults. Jo brings in experts from various fields to help us live our best lives.   Jo is a Doctor of Psychotherapy with many years of experience. She is not a medical doctor or clinical psychologist. Mind Kind is intended to inspire and motivate possibilities in personal development but is not a diagnostic or prescriptive tool. If you have concerns about your mental health please go to your medical professional. In the UK dial 999 in an emergency and in other parts of the world contact your health service or reach out to someone who can support you and keep you safe. At all times put your safety first.     Subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Link to the Mind Kind book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Kind-Childs-Mental-Health/dp/1925335941.Link to Mind Kind Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mindkindpodcast 

Information

  • Creator
    Joanna North
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mind Kind
  • Show Website
    Mind Kind

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