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My favourite thing about kids & AI replacing Mental Health Support
Here is a link to an Article by the Black Dog Institute to consider if using AI for Mental Health support
Let's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and socials @breanna.jayne_psychologist @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out.
Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast is general and not a substitute for individual clinical advice or treatment. While I am a registered psychologist, I am not providing personalised guidance here. Every child and family is different, and what’s discussed may not suit your situation.
If you have concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional. For immediate help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or call 000 in an emergency.
Views expressed are my own and not those of any organisations I am associated with.
Let's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and socials @breanna.jayne_psych @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out.
Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast is general and not a substitute for individual clinical advice or treatment. While I am a registered psychologist, I am not providing personalised guidance here. Every child and family is different, and what’s discussed may not suit your situation.
If you have concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional. For immediate help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or call 000 in an emergency.
Views expressed are my own and not those of any organisations I am associated with.
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44:32||Season 1, Ep. 8The Social Media Age limits came into effect on December 10 2025. The Government released stats on January 15 2026 advising 4.7million accounts have been deactivated or restricted since the ban came into effect. Here is an article from the ABC that discusses the Government report on the first month since the ban came into effect. In today's episode we speak with two Australian teenagers impacted by the social media ban to get their take on what the first month has been like and if the ban has changed how they are socialising or spending time online. Lets just say there seems to have been mixed results! We also discuss some news stories including; Barbies new collaboration with the Autism Self Advocacy Network - with the release of Autistic Barbie The Importance of Family Rituals like Games nights and Family Dinners -7. Supporting Children who are Grieving with Feel the Magic Co-Founder Kristy Thomas
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51:24||Season 1, Ep. 6On this week's Episode of Let's Reconnect we are joined by former Miss Universe Australia Monika Radulovic. We discuss her unique journey from graduating with an honours degree in psychology to becoming Miss Universe Australia and her time at the Miss Universe International Pageant in Las Vegas. Her challenges on Survivor and her learnings after becoming a mother. Monika helps me answer some listener questions and we reflect on 16 years of friendship!5. Minisode- The Stages of Behaviour Change
21:07||Season 1, Ep. 5Are you worried about your child's behaviour? Maybe it's their gaming or phone use that's worrying you or maybe its their attitude towards their school, studies or sporting endeavours.In this mini episode "minisode" of Let's Reconnect Breanna takes you through the Stages of Change Model - a therapeutic model professionals use when working with someone who is wanting to change a problematic behaviour. We discuss how parents or people worried about a child's behaviour can tailor their conversations, support and approach to children or teens based on where they are along the 'stages of change'.4. Spotlight on Male Teachers with Complete Teacher
51:21||Season 1, Ep. 4In this weeks episode we are joined by @completeteacher. We discuss all thing teaching and what challenges are facing our children and teachers today and how parents can work with teachers. We explore some of the topics in the news over the Christmas period and have some laughs about our favourite footy teams. Send this episode to someone with children in primary school or to the teachers in your life and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and give us a rating. Follow-us on social media @letsreconnect_pod and @breanna.jayne_psychologist so you don't miss any updates.Thanks again to @completeteacher for joining us3. How to support kids after the Bondi terror attack & Parents discussing when to introduce smartphones to their kids
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21:22||Season 1, Ep. 1Join as as we dive into topics that impact the lives of Children and Young People while the goal of helping Parent's Reconnect with their kids.This Episode we discuss what the podcast Let's Reconnect is all about and explore the biggest topic in the news at the moment which is the Australians Government Social Media Age restrictions for under 16 years olds. The Social Media Ban as it has been called comes into place on December 10 2025.You can find the esafety commisioner resources here to get accurate information and support about the social media age restrictionsCheck out the news about social media platforms trying to hide the research that showed their platforms were dangerous for Youth Mental HealhTeach Us Consent - Fix our Feeds - campaign for the government to support Australia's to opt in and out of algorithims on social mediaLet's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and engage with us on socials @breanna.jayne_psych @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out via social media.