In this special episode from The Kids Research Institute Australia, join parenting educator and author Maggie Dent and Associate Professor Yael Perry, Head of Youth Mental Health at The Kids, as they take a deep dive into the challenges facing today's teens in a digital world, and how parents and caregivers can better support them.

Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

In our final episode of this season, we discuss the Australian Government's #EndGenderBias survey with MP Ged Kearney, before getting the final thoughts of our amazing list of guests. We talk about some of the improvements that have been made in research, before hearing stories of self-empowerment, finding purpose through adversity, and the power of self-worth.

Thank you for listening to this season of Embracing the Mind.

TW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, mental illness and childbirth trauma.

Embrace is supported by it principal partner Rio Tinto and Telethon Trust.

We've made it to the two-part finale of this season of Embracing the Mind! In this episode, we will be discussing the changing face of women's healthcare in Australia since the 1970s, before we hear from MP Ged Kearney about her role as convenor of the National Women's Health Summit.

We'll then hear from our guests on what it's like to feel unsupported accessing healthcare, the importance of early education for young people to tackle stigma, and how validation can be the first step towards healing.

TW: This episode contains graphical medical content, and discussion of miscarriages, mental health issues and gender-based violence.

Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Telethon Trust.

We've got a special bonus episode today!

Karen was recently joined by Rio Tinto operational contracts supervisor Klara van den Burg, a mental health champion in her workplace.

Klara talks about learning to embrace her neurodiversity at work, and overcoming challenges of working on a FIFO roster with kids.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health concerns.

In today's episode, we discuss the ongoing oestrogen patch shortage, the rapid rise of Ozempic, and the health outcomes of grandparents who are forced to take guardianship over their grandkids.

CW: This episode contains references to mental health issues and medical trauma.

Embrace is supported by principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

It was only in 1980 that the term 'hysteria', so often applied as a catch-all for emotional women, was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

These oversimplifications created a context where women became experts at masking - hiding symptoms for fear of dismissal or worse, lobotomy.

Today, we'll be talking about the impact of masking on the diagnosis pathway for neurodivergence.

CW: This episode contains references to mental health issues.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Today, we're talking to MP Ged Kearney about the Australian government's #EndGenderBias survey, before we hear more from our brave guests about their experiences with endometriosis and fibroids.

TW: This episode contains references to graphic medical content, mental health issues and infertility.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner Rio Tinto and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Strap in, because we have a lot to get through in today's episode. From cosmetic surgery to early onset menopause as a result of a hysterectomy, and the gendered roles of grandparenting, join us for our latest look at women's health.

TW: This episodes contains references to medical trauma.