The Positive Minds Australia Podcast with Madhavi Nawana Parker

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  Are hard things your kryptonite? 13.08.2026 9Min.

  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/@thefriendshipbluehttps://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/thriving-minds/http://youtube.com/@MadhaviNawanaParkerhttps://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparkerhttps://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/positivemindsaustralia/
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  Why can’t I put my phone down? 24.07.2026 15Min.

  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 TikTokThriving Minds - Positive Minds Australiahttps://www.linkedin/madhavinawanaparkerhttps://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.auPositive Minds Australia
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  Why do we yell, when we know we shouldn’t, and wish we didn’t? 16.07.2026 10Min.

  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/@thefriendshipbluehttps://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/thriving-minds/http://youtube.com/@MadhaviNawanaParkerhttps://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/books/unmad/https://positivemindsaustralia.com.au/free-resources/https://www.instagram/positivemindsaustralia.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/positivemindsaustralia/Podcast produced at podbooth.com.au, Adelaide.