The Positive Minds Australia Podcast with Madhavi Nawana Parker

Madhavi Nawana Parker
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Every week, we’ll turn psychology, neuroscience and real-life experience into practical, hopeful conversations that help us build happier minds, stronger relationships and more connected, compassionate communities. So grab a cuppa, get comfortable... and let’s grow together.

Episodes

  1. Aug 28

    Anyone else stuck in overdrive with that pesky mental load?

    Does your brain ever feel like it has 47 tabs open... and every tab is playing different content? Maybe you're lying in bed replaying conversations, mentally writing tomorrow's to-do list, worrying about your kids, your work, your family, what you forgot to do yesterday, and what might go wrong next week. You'd love your brain to have an off switch... but it seems to have missed the memo. If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. Our brains are wired to think, plan, predict and prepare. They love certainty because certainty feels safe. The problem is, life doesn't come with many guarantees, so our minds often keep working overtime trying to solve problems that don't even exist yet. In this episode, we're diving into one of the hardest things so many of us carry every single day: the mental load. We'll explore why your brain gets stuck in overdrive, why being busy isn't the same as being productive, and the practical, evidence-based strategies that can help you quiet the mental noise, lower the pressure you put on yourself, and create a little more space to enjoy your life. Because hard things are hard... but sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones happening inside our own heads.  Bookshop and E-learning - Positive Minds Australia   Free Resources Hub - Positive Minds Australia thefriendshipblueprintmnp on TikTok Thriving Minds - Positive Minds Australia Madhavi Nawana Parker https://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparker https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.au Positive Minds Australia

  2. Aug 21

    But I want to be right! Why apologising and admitting our mistakes isn’t always easy.

    Have you ever been absolutely certain you were right... only to discover (usually much later than you'd like to admit) that you were actually wrong? Yep. That moment where your brain says, "Maybe don't bring this up... maybe just quietly move on and pretend it never happened." Because admitting we're wrong can feel uncomfortable, embarrassing, and sometimes like a direct hit to our pride. The truth is, no one loves being wrong. Our ego likes to protect us, our brains like to avoid discomfort, and being right can feel really satisfying. But some of the strongest, most trusted and respected people are not the ones who are always right—they're the ones who have the courage to say, "I got that wrong. I'm sorry. How can I make this better?" In this episode of Hard Things Are Hard, we're exploring why apologising and admitting when we're wrong is so difficult, why it matters so much for our relationships, and how these small moments of humility build trust, connection and character. You'll discover practical ways to put your ego aside, reconnect with the person you want to be, and model one of the most important life skills we can teach the next generation: accountability. Because being human means getting things wrong sometimes. The magic isn't in being perfect—it’s in being willing to get uncomfortable and be brave enough to make things better and own our part.  https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/   https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/free-resources/ http://tiktok.com/@thefriendshipblue https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/thriving-minds/ http://youtube.com/@MadhaviNawanaParker https://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparker https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.au https://www.facebook.com/positivemindsaustralia/

  3. Aug 13

    Are hard things your kryptonite?

    What if feeling depleted and overwhelmed by hard things, actually has nothing to do with whether or not you can handle hard things? Hard things are hard. So often, the hardest part of a difficult experience isn’t actually the experience itself. It’s the conversation happening in our own minds afterwards. Those thoughts add a second layer of suffering to an already difficult moment. In this episode, we explore why our brains struggle so much with discomfort, uncertainty and things we can't control—and why learning to accept that something is hard is actually a sign of strength, not weakness. We’ll talk about how to stop being so hard on yourself, build the wellbeing buffers that help you navigate life's inevitable challenges, ask for help without shame, and replace self-criticism with self-compassion. Because struggling doesn't mean you’re not coping. It means you’re doing something that requires courage.  https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/   https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/free-resources/ http://tiktok.com/@thefriendshipblue https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/thriving-minds/ http://youtube.com/@MadhaviNawanaParker https://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparker https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.au https://www.facebook.com/positivemindsaustralia/

  4. Jul 24

    Why can’t I put my phone down?

    We all know we probably spend too much time on our devices... so why is it so incredibly hard to put them down? If you've ever promised yourself "just five more minutes" only to look up an hour later, or you've found yourself in a daily battle with your kids over screens, this episode is for you. In this episode, we unpack why technology is so appealing, what it's doing to our brains, and why struggling to switch it off isn't a sign of weakness—it's a sign that you're human. You'll also discover practical, evidence-based strategies to help you use technology more intentionally, protect your peace, and build a life where your attention is guided by your values, not just your notifications. Bookshop and E-learning - Positive Minds Australia  Free Resources Hub - Positive Minds Australia thefriendshipblueprintmnp on TikTok Thriving Minds - Positive Minds Australia https://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparker https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.au Positive Minds Australia

  5. Jul 16

    Why do we yell, when we know we shouldn’t, and wish we didn’t?

    Have you ever snapped at someone you love... and then wondered, "Where on earth did that come from?" One minute you're coping, the next you're raising your voice, saying something you didn't mean, and carrying around guilt for the rest of the day. If you've ever felt like a kind, caring person who occasionally turns into someone you barely recognise when you're stressed, tired or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about one of the hardest things we all face: not yelling when we're grumpy. We'll explore why our brains make this so difficult, why yelling doesn't make you a bad person, and the practical, evidence-based strategies that can help you pause, respond with intention, repair when things go wrong, and remember that being human doesn't mean being perfect. If you’re a parent and you’d like to learn how to manage your emotions when you’re struggling with your child’s behaviour, check out ‘Unmad’ right here: https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/unmad/ :https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/free-resources/ http://tiktok.com/@thefriendshipblue https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/thriving-minds/ http://youtube.com/@MadhaviNawanaParker https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/ https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/unmad/ https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/free-resources/ https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.au https://www.facebook.com/positivemindsaustralia/ Podcast produced at podbooth.com.au, Adelaide.

    Why do we yell, when we know we shouldn’t, and wish we didn’t?
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Every week, we’ll turn psychology, neuroscience and real-life experience into practical, hopeful conversations that help us build happier minds, stronger relationships and more connected, compassionate communities. So grab a cuppa, get comfortable... and let’s grow together.

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