In this episode of the Re-MIND Podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton unpack the emotional rollercoaster that the holiday season often brings. With its pressure-cooker environment of family dynamics, high expectations, and personal triggers, Christmas can bring out the worst in even the most well-intentioned among us.

Ash and David explore why we sometimes fall into old patterns during these intense moments and share insights into the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be. They discuss the importance of bringing curiosity, self-awareness, and grace to those holiday slip-ups - whether it’s a sharp comment, an emotional overreaction, or a decision we later regret.

This conversation is packed with practical tips on navigating family tensions, setting healthy boundaries, and reflecting on growth without judgement. If Christmas felt like a test you didn’t quite pass, this episode will inspire you to use those moments as tools for healing and personal evolution.

Tune in for laughs, honesty, and heartfelt wisdom, and get ready to show up as your best self, even when the pressure is on.

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In this episode of the Re-MIND Podcast, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and co-host David Masterton explore the challenging world of children’s extreme behaviours and how to approach them without taking it personally. From tantrums to talking back, they discuss why certain behaviours feel overwhelming, the role of a child’s developing brain, and how our own past experiences and triggers as parents can shape our reactions.

You’ll learn practical strategies to set boundaries, foster emotional intelligence, and build a healthy dynamic with your children - all while maintaining your sanity. Ashleigh and David dive into the importance of self-awareness, addressing our own capacity as caregivers, and how to model the behaviours we want to see in our kids.

Whether you're navigating defiance, boundary-testing, or simply feeling the strain of parenting, this episode is packed with insights to help you respond thoughtfully, even in the most trying moments. Tune in and discover how understanding your child’s behaviour can transform your parenting journey.

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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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In this episode, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and co-host David Masterton dive into the nuances of the flight response, often misunderstood as simply ‘running away’ from stress. But did you know that flight mode can also show up as chronic overthinking, staying endlessly busy, and even mentally checking out? Many of us unknowingly spend a lot of our lives in this state, distracted and disconnected to avoid perceived threats or deep-rooted anxieties.

Dr Ash and David explore the hidden ways the flight response can impact our daily lives, from constantly overloading our schedules to compulsively keeping our minds active. They discuss the nervous system’s role in fuelling these behaviours and explain why the mind’s need to escape doesn’t always mean physically fleeing – sometimes, it’s simply the inability to be fully present. You’ll learn to identify subtle signs of flight, understand how it can show up in your relationships and work, and discover healing strategies that go beyond mere ‘coping’ to real integration and inner calm.

If you've ever felt the urge to stay busy to avoid something deeper, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the flight response’s true nature and how you can find lasting relief by rebalancing your nervous system.

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In this second instalment of our five-part series on the nervous system, "Part 2: The Fight Response: Why We Snap and How to Heal," we dive into the fight response—what it really is and how it shows up in our daily lives. Joined by David Masterton, Dr Ashleigh Moreland explains why some of us find ourselves snapping, getting defensive, or feeling an urgent need to prove a point when we’re stressed or feeling threatened. Is it just anger, or could it be something deeper?

In this episode, we uncover the physical and emotional signs of a fight response, from clenching our jaw to the urge to defend ourselves, and how this response is deeply rooted in our nervous system. Ashleigh shares practical techniques to recognise and soothe these responses in the moment, as well as long-term strategies for healing the underlying triggers. Whether it’s setting healthy boundaries, using assertive communication, or learning grounding practices, this episode is packed with tools to help you turn fight mode into a path toward calm and connection.

Join us as we explore the roots of our defensive reactions and uncover ways to respond with intention instead of reactivity. If you’re ready to understand and manage your fight response, this episode is for you!

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Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part series, Why Understanding Your Nervous System Is the Key to Lasting Positive Change and Healing. In this episode, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and co-host David Masterton dive into the foundations of the nervous system and why understanding it is essential to transforming our lives, relationships, and mental health.

Dr. Ashleigh explains how our nervous system’s survival responses – fight, flight, freeze, and fawn – are activated by stress and past traumas and how they impact everything from daily decisions to deeper emotional reactions. David adds insight and humour as they explore what it really means to be “in survival mode” and how we often find ourselves stuck in states that no longer serve us.

If you’ve ever felt reactive, stressed, or on edge without fully understanding why, this episode will illuminate the hidden forces at play within your own body. As you listen, you’ll gain tools and insight into how awareness of your body’s signals can guide you toward genuine healing and a balanced life. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and join us for the rest of the series as we break down each survival response in the episodes ahead!

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