In this episode of the Re-MIND Podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland shares her personal journey and professional insights into the complex factors that drive challenging behaviour in children. Together with co-host David Masterton, they delve into the role of brain inflammation, environmental toxins, trauma, and neurodivergence in shaping a child’s actions.

Drawing from her lived experience as a parent and her expertise in neuroplasticity, Dr. Ashleigh provides actionable advice and practical strategies for parents who feel overwhelmed, lost, or desperate for answers. Whether it’s understanding the gut-brain connection, the impact of chronic stress, or exploring conditions like PANS and PANDAS, this episode offers hope and a roadmap for navigating these challenges.

Tune in to uncover how addressing these underlying issues can not only transform your child’s behaviour but also repair and strengthen your relationship with them. This heartfelt conversation is packed with tools, tips, and real-life examples to help parents support their children’s journey to becoming happy, healthy, and thriving individuals.

If you’ve ever wondered why does my child act this way?, this episode is for you.

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In this final episode of our 5-part series on understanding survival responses, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore the Fawn Response, a learned behaviour often rooted in people-pleasing and conflict avoidance. Unlike the reflexive fight, flight, or freeze responses, fawning is a deeply ingrained behaviour many of us adopt to feel safe and accepted, even when it means sacrificing our true selves.

Join us as we uncover why we say “yes” when we mean “no,” apologise unnecessarily, and prioritise others' approval over our own needs. Dr. Ashleigh shares how this response can stem from our earliest experiences, where safety and acceptance felt conditional. We’ll dive into the ways fawning impacts our relationships, boundaries, and self-worth—and offer tools for reclaiming personal power by understanding where and why we fawn.

If you find yourself abandoning your own voice or struggling to set boundaries, this episode will shed light on the path to healing and self-empowerment. Plus, discover actionable steps to reconnect with who you are beyond the need for approval. Ready to step out of people-pleasing and back into authenticity? Tune in and start the journey towards embracing your true self.

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In this episode of the Re-MIND Podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton dive into the often-overlooked freeze response, the part of our nervous system that leads us to shut down, numb out, and mentally ‘check out’ when life feels overwhelming. Dr. Ashleigh explains how freeze can manifest as feelings of detachment, brain fog, and even dissociation—and why this survival mechanism, though protective, often leaves us feeling trapped and unable to move forward.

Through real-life examples and relatable metaphors, they explore how freeze differs from other responses like fight and flight, what it looks like in daily life, and why it’s closely linked with symptoms of depression. Dr. Ashleigh also shares practical strategies to ‘defrost’ and reawaken, from gentle movement and grounding exercises to understanding what our nervous system is trying to communicate.

If you've ever felt paralysed in the face of stress or disconnected from yourself, this episode is for you. Tune in to understand why we numb out—and discover tools to help you feel alive and connected again.

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[Disclaimer: The Re-Mind Podcast provides general information and discussion about various mental health and well-being topics. The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, we encourage seeking support from qualified professionals.]