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 t

Brain Snap 8 - Healing from Injury- mind, body, soul.

Apr 1st, 2024 17m 38s

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.

The Wounding of the Soul.

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 4m

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

Burn-Out. What it is, how you got there, what you can do about it.

Aug 25th, 2023 42m 38s

Nereda Wills, business owner of “Natural Neddy” is a naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science and studying for her Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy.Nereda uses powerful natural medicine to treat illness, overwhelm and stress. Ner

The healing power of music.

Jun 29th, 2023 46m 4s

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

Brain Snap 7 - Dad and Daughter bond through Jujitsu !

May 28th, 2023 17m 51s

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counsellor and Tarot Expert Lana guides you on how to choose your own destiny.

Mar 16th, 2023 57m 24s

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’

Anna survived horrific childhood abuse. This is her incredible story of healing and transformation.

Feb 21st, 2023 53m 41s

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 p

How do I change, be fearless and start again? Sean and Mel chat about the top Google searches of 2022.

Dec 15th, 2022 41m 8s

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

The Kids at this school are meditating and it’s having a profound affect on the entire community.

Nov 10th, 2022 39m 12s

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” pr

Brain Snap 6 -Dance/movement meditation.

Oct 20th, 2022 13m 22s

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friendships - an essential ingredient to a happy life.

Oct 7th, 2022 34m 22s

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

Fathers Day - Part 2. A Dad left holding the baby.

Sep 2nd, 2022 45m 56s

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

Father's Day- Part 1 - A first time Dad at 40 and a Dad with 6 kids!

Sep 2nd, 2022 54m 1s

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

Brain Snap 5 - Easy steps on how to grow your own fruit and vegetables.

Jun 22nd, 2022 12m 6s

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories from the frontline - A midwife’s journey through the pandemic.

May 6th, 2022 34m 54s

“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

Managing change and taking back your power

Mar 30th, 2022 50m 9s

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

Brain Snap 4 - Melanie’s 72 hour Food Fasting Experiment

Feb 14th, 2022 10m 20s

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speedway Superstar turned Personal Trainer shares his top fitness hacks

Jan 26th, 2022 54m 32s

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. Ad

Doom scrolling, Soul Mates, Mental Health and Sea Shanties !

Dec 19th, 2021 52m 16s

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 202

Courtney’s journey from Hawaii party girl to passionate fitness coach.

Nov 24th, 2021 36m 54s

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, be

Booze was taking over Clint’s life. A night in prison was the wake up call he needed.

Nov 3rd, 2021 41m 32s

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 ev

Ben’s inspiring journey with terminal brain cancer

Sep 29th, 2021 1h 12m

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 partn

Manage Fear with Meditation

Sep 5th, 2021 25m 49s

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.

Brain Snap 4 - Manage Fear with Meditation

Sep 5th, 2021 15m 21s

Sean and Melanie share their life changing experiments to improve mental health and wellbeing.Need Help? Sean and I talk about the gritty stuff. If you are listening to our podcast and need a helping hand, please callBeyond Blue 1300