As the name suggests, this episode is all about the potential power of pausing before reacting. We hear an old and very sad cautionary tale, a song, and an interview with the talented Gordi, an incredibly gifted Australian folktronica singer/songwriter whose music has been featured in various television series and films. Listeners will hear how Gordi copes with stress, nerves, and anxiety and what she does for joy. 

Check out more of Gordi’s music here: www.gordimusic.com

Did you know that Grow Your Mind is a wellbeing program you can get into your school? Written by teachers, for teachers, we have lesson plans, videos, animations, an album on Spotify full of non-painful yet life-affirming songs, and a few awards under our belt. 

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Production 

Scriptwriter and executive producer: Alice Peel
Production, editing & sound design: Lisa Taylor
Editing & sound design of Gordi interview: Cinnamon Nippard 

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