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The Balanced Brain Podcast
by The Balanced Brain Podcast
A podcast about healing, building resilience and making a comeback to have hope for the future.Melanie and Sean share stories from all around the world of how people have become their own alchemists, transforming hurt into harmony, worry into well-being. Woven through the guest episodes are their own stories of trauma healing told with humour, compassion, balance, and hope. Melanie and Sean ‘walk the talk’ through their bonus ‘Brain Snap’ episodes where they try out experiments like meditation, gardening, singing, and surfing to restore balance to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. With Melanie’s expertise in family and workplace mediation and Sean’s in communication, they run workshops on health and wellbeing, boundaries, building self-awareness and much more to compliment your listening experience.Hit the Subscribe button for tips on how to rebuild, reconnect and heal.
Episodes
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Burn-Out. What it is, how you got there, what you can do about it.
This episode in 2023 remains one of our most streamed episodes all over the world since the beginning of the Balanced Brain Podcast. Sadly, “burn-out” still remains one of the most searched for topics in 2026. We are re releasing this episode as it has easily achievable and practical solutions to...
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The Fight to Stay Human - Reality, A.I, smartphones and reclaiming your inner authority.
The world changed after Covid. Trust fractured, reality has become one crisis after another and in a short space of time, A.I. is everywhere. In this episode of The Balanced Brain Podcast, we explore the challenge of staying human in an AI-driven world—from filter bubbles and smartphone addiction...
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Childhood abuse survivor and artist, Damien shares his incredible story of transformation.
Damien Linnane’s memoir, Raw, chronicles a childhood marred by physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and his subsequent ineffective search for identity in gangs, the military, and dysfunctional relationships. The ongoing impacts of childhood trauma reached a climax when Damien firebombed the home...
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Brain Snap 8 - Healing from Injury- mind, body, soul.
Sean shares his experience with a recent injury and how it impacted his life. Sean shares his recovery journey and tips for our listeners in this not to miss episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wounding of the Soul.
Speaking of trauma is an essential element of healing for all that life throws at us as human beings, no matter how long-ago that trauma was experienced. So why can’t we talk about the most significant trauma that has occurred in this lifetime - the response to covid? The lockdowns, the mandates,...
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The healing power of music.
What song reminds you of your first heartbreak ? Do you listen to song lyrics or just the beat? How do musicians make a song? Emma White is a singer/songwriter and psychologist from the band “June Low” and shares the secrets of music in this incredible episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Brain Snap 7 - Dad and Daughter bond through Jujitsu !
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Counsellor and Tarot Expert Lana guides you on how to choose your own destiny.
A Master of Counselling and Master of Tarot, Lana merges the mind and the spirit in her counselling practice, helping clients with anxiety and depression. Combining her human science qualifications with the esoteric guidance of the Tarot, Lana’s message is clear - you have the power to choose…
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Anna survived horrific childhood abuse. This is her incredible story of healing and transformation.
Anna could see no escape from the terror she experienced at the hands of those she should have been most able to trust. She grabbed hold of opportunities to make changes and heal. Courage and perseverance and determination allowed the girl to pursue a life she’d never dared to imagine for herself...
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How do I change, be fearless and start again? Sean and Mel chat about the top Google searches of 2022.
It’s been a big year for the Balanced Brain Podcast with a 537% increase in streams that got us trending in the USA podcast charts for the first time. It was a big year for everyone globally as humanity searched Google for how to change, find their passion, be a better friend, be fearless and...
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The Kids at this school are meditating and it’s having a profound affect on the entire community.
The kids at Agnes Water Primary are leading the way to a positive mindset through meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional self-care. Acts of Kindness are a daily practice. The school has been transformed through the “Smiling Mind” program led by passionate and dedicated Head of...
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Brain Snap 6 -Dance/movement meditation.
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friendships - an essential ingredient to a happy life.
Sean and Melanie talk about trust, vulnerability, breakups, expectations, rituals, gender differences, google trends, long term friends, how to make new friends and much more in this special episode on friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fathers Day - Part 2. A Dad left holding the baby.
Harvey never wanted to be a Dad. A surprise arrived and he found himself having sole care of his tiny baby. He lost his job, his big house and his mind. He raised Dom in a bed sitter, setting the alarm at night to bottle feed him. He is deeply sad that he could not enjoy the baby years. He made…
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Father's Day- Part 1 - A first time Dad at 40 and a Dad with 6 kids!
Sean was in his darkest hour when his first child was born. He was 40, depressed and jobless. His identity shattered. He became a stay at home Dad and it bought him back to life. Rosanna was his guardian angel. A shock surprise saw Dom become a Dad at just 20. Catapulted into adulthood, he made...
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Brain Snap 5 - Easy steps on how to grow your own fruit and vegetables.
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stories from the frontline - A midwife’s journey through the pandemic.
“Confronting” is the word Heather uses to describe being a midwife during the pandemic. Dressed in full PPE, goggles and N95 mask to deliver a woman’s baby. Fatigue, loneliness, and ever-changing rules have challenged Heather at every turn. But through this journey there has been joy, incredible...
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Managing change and taking back your power
In this episode we talk about: *Ongoing workplace mandates that are creating uncertainty. * The changing narrative of mandates. * How everyone is experiencing these times differently. *The mental health crisis accelerated by covid with 4 out of 5 kids experiencing mental health issues in the last…
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Brain Snap 4 - Melanie’s 72 hour Food Fasting Experiment
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Speedway Superstar turned Personal Trainer shares his top fitness hacks
International Speedway star Adam Shields shares his story on overcoming serious injuries to become a successful personal trainer. His philosophy is to take control of your fitness by getting strong and moving well to create lifelong change. Adam shares his hot tips for shedding Christmas kilo’s,...
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Doom scrolling, Soul Mates, Mental Health and Sea Shanties !
We discuss surprising Google trends of 2021, the elephant in the room around the Christmas table, healing tools, sea shanties and all things mental health. How do we reconnect in a divided society? Tune in for Sean and Melanie’s recap of 2021 and tips on creating a new reality in 2022. See...
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Courtney’s journey from Hawaii party girl to passionate fitness coach.
Courtney had no direction after uni, so she flew to Hawaii and spent 6 months partying, riding a skateboard in a bikini and surf instructing. Then a book changed her life forever. Courtney met the love of her life through law of attraction, became a fitness coach and started a business on…
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Booze was taking over Clint’s life. A night in prison was the wake up call he needed.
Booze was taking over Clint’s life. Depression was a constant companion. One night he ended up in a prison cell after a bar fight with a mate. That was the wakeup call for change. Now 21 weeks sober and cigarette free, Clint began to rebuild every aspect of his life. A lifelong surfer, euphoria…
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Ben’s inspiring journey with terminal brain cancer
Ben has terminal brain cancer. Ben compliments conventional treatment with exercise, meditation, yoga, cannabis medicine and oxygen hyperbaric chambers. Using music and frequency healing as a vehicle to express difficult emotions, Ben and partner Sabrina collaborated as BAST N MOVE and recently...
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Manage Fear with Meditation
Melanie and Sean talk about their journey with meditation and mindfulness. #meditationmadeeasy #meditationtechniques #easedepression #reducefear #breathewell #russellbrand #wimhof See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The pandemic forced Kasey and her little boy apart for 8 months.
Kasey’s partner took their little boy from Brisbane to Brazil to meet his grandparents for the first time. Then COVID hit. Devastated but determined, Kasey survived 8 months of bureaucracy, negativity and despair to be reunited with them in Brazil. Kasey moved in with her in laws, transformed her...
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Brain Snap 3 - Learning to surf after 40. Melanie gives it a crack and shares her story in this episode.
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Melanie thrived after surviving a severe traumatic brain injury.
Melanie thought her life was coming together when she was 27. Instead she woke up in hospital with a shaved head, no skull and no idea where she was. Melanie couldn’t walk or talk. This is her journey of shame, trauma healing and self-love after surviving a severe traumatic brain injury. See...
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Sean’s healing journey from severe depression.
Sean took his camping gear out one night thinking it would be his last day on earth. The birth of his daughter brought him back from the brink. Need Help? Sean and I talk about the gritty stuff. If you are listening to our podcast and need a helping hand, please call Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636…
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Brain Snap 1 - Getting up early will change your life
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shirelle went from international flight attendant to Costco employee. A positive mindset helped her make the best of it.
Shirrelle was part of the first flight crew to land in Wuhan at the start of COVID. Stood down not long after, she returned to teaching only for the students to bust her working at Costco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brain Snap 2 - The Power of Singing
Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about healing, building resilience and making a comeback to have hope for the future.Melanie and Sean share stories from all around the world of how people have become their own alchemists, transforming hurt into harmony, worry into well-being. Woven through the guest episodes are their own stories of trauma healing told with humour, compassion, balance, and hope. Melanie and Sean ‘walk the talk’ through their bonus ‘Brain Snap’ episodes where they try out experiments like meditation, gardening, singing, and surfing to restore balance to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. With Melanie’s expertise in family and workplace mediation and Sean’s in communication, they run workshops on health and wellbeing, boundaries, building self-awareness and much more to compliment your listening experience.Hit the Subscribe button for tips on how to rebuild, reconnect and heal.
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