Is AI making us smarter—or just lazy? Kate Mason is joined by tech powerhouse Tracy Sheen to unravel the truth behind our AI anxiety. From soldering wires as a kid in the '70s to launching the iPhone in Australia, Tracy shares her compelling journey and why she believes AI could be the greatest tool for creativity, learning, and even neurodiverse empowerment—if we use it right. With humor, clarity, and real-world advice, they explore how parents, teachers, and kids can embrace AI not with fear, but with curiosity and purpose. Whether you're baffled by bots or a closet tech geek, this conversation will change how you think about the future—and the present. Listen For3:20 From Soldering Irons to Artificial Intelligence: Tracy’s Tech Evolution8:01 You're Already Using AI—You Just Don't Know It14:39 Is AI Killing Creativity or Making Us Smarter?24:25 Teachers, the System, and the AI Revolution27:38 The $100K Job Your Teen Could Get Without a Degree Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Tracy SheenThe Digital Guide | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | FacebookContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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The Myths of a Well-Behaved Teenager
Is your teen driving you up the wall—or just growing up? Kate Mason sits down with Dr. Jari Evertsz, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, to tackle the rollercoaster of raising teenagers. From the impact of peer pressure and social media to why your formerly snuggly preteen now grunts from behind a closed bedroom door, this episode is a lifeline for parents navigating the teen years. Dr Evertsz offers calm, grounded insights on how to replace knee-jerk punishment with calm communication, how to build resilience and trust, and why your household must include chores—even for toddlers. Listen For3:16 What Jails Taught Her About Childhood10:25 Security Matters: Why Teens Still Want Boundaries13:33 Brain Under Construction: The Science Behind Teen Behaviour20:54 Think Before You Punish: Creative Consequences That Work25:20 Chores, Entitlement, and the Empathy Equation Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Dr Jari EvertszWebsite | Email | Buy Jari's Book | LinkedInContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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REPLAY - Is it Time Australia Banned Smacking?
This episode was first published in May 2023.More than 40 counties and territories around the world have banned the physical punishment of children. New Zealand is on the list, but not Australia. Less than 10% of children under the age of five are living in countries where corporal punishment at home is fully prohibited.For years, different studies have indicated smacking or spanking is linked with an increased risk of negative outcomes for children such as aggression, adult mental health problems, and does little to change undesirable behaviours.A new study published in Australia in May 2023, recommends law reform to make corporal punishment illegal, initiate a campaign to make the public aware of its negative impacts, and help parents learn about alternative evidence-based strategies to assist in parenting.Guest: Sophie Havigshurst, (BA Hons, Dip Clin Psych, Ph.D.)X | LinkedIn | Corporate Punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reformContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate's Book | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Let Them Fail - Raising Resilient Kids
Is protecting our kids from failure actually making them weaker? Kate Mason welcomes resilience expert and former SAS officer Tim Curtis to explore the roots of rising anxiety in children and young adults. They dive into how societal changes, overprotective parenting, and lack of free play are quietly eroding resilience—and what we can do about it. Tim and Kate unpack how modeling emotional regulation, allowing safe failure, and encouraging responsibility can help children (and even adult kids) grow stronger, more adaptable, and better prepared for life’s challenges.Listen For8:20 Risky Play and Why Broken Bones Used to Mean Growth11:53 Growth Mindset and Learning Through Failure18:27 Modeling Resilience: The Bobo Doll Experiment26:11 The Lifeguard Parent: Prevent the Drowning, Not the Swimming28:01 Chores, Independence, and Resilience-Building at Home Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Tim CurtisWebsite | Buy the Book | Publisher Link | Link Tree | LinkedInContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Are You Losing YOURSELF in Motherhood?
Ever feel like motherhood is breaking you instead of building you? Kate Mason sits down with Irin Rubin, the inspiring creator of the MamaZen app and author of The MamaZen Parenting Method, for a powerful conversation on the emotional and mental toll of early motherhood. Irin shares her deeply personal journey through the fog of postpartum struggles—not depression or anxiety, but a gnawing sense of not being herself anymore. Irin explains how the MamaZen app helps mothers rewire their reactions, regulate emotions, and truly enjoy parenting again. Listen For5:16 Hypnotherapy Meets Motherhood: A Unique Approach9:28 The Motherhood Myth: Media vs. Messy Reality13:59 When Hacks Fail: Why the Subconscious Is Key17:15 What’s Inside MamaZen: Tailored Sessions and ToolsLeave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Irin Rubin, CEO & Founder, MamaZenLinkedIn | MamaZen Website | The MamaZen Parenting Method Book
One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at why relationships work, and why some don't. She also looks at how our personalities impact our relationships and examines what compels our children, husbands, wives and others to behave the way they do. This podcast is designed to help you understand those you love. A half hour listening on your own, will connect you with the ones you care about the most.
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