You're A Good Kid
You're A Good Kid
Podcast Description
What we go through as kids will shape the course of our lives. Join James van Cuylenburg (Clinical Psychologist) and his brother, Nick van Cuylenburg (White Owl Sound), as they speak with a diverse range of people about how their childhoods have shaped them. Then, listen to guests read a letter to their child-selves. If you could say anything to your child-self, what would you say? Welcome to You're A Good Kid.
To see child-photos shared by guests, and some video clips from each episode, follow on Instragram: (https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast).
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The show delves into profound themes such as childhood adversity, personal development, and healing. Episodes explore topics like bullying, resilience, and cultural identity, with specific examples including Shae Bolton-Brown discussing the pursuit of perfection after bullying and Brenda Matthews sharing her journey as a member of the Stolen Generation.
What we go through as kids will shape the course of our lives. Join James van Cuylenburg (Clinical Psychologist) and his brother, Nick van Cuylenburg (White Owl Sound), as they speak with a diverse range of people about how their childhoods have shaped them. Then, listen to guests read a letter to their child-selves. If you could say anything to your child-self, what would you say? Welcome to You’re A Good Kid.
To see child-photos shared by guests, and some video clips from each episode, follow on Instragram: (https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast).
Josh Szeps is widely celebrated as one of Australia’s sharpest media minds—a brilliantly witty broadcaster and journalist who has confidently held his own against some of the biggest names on the global stage. The host of Uncomfortable Conversations podcast, there is no topic off limits for Josh as he tries to help bridge the political divide and model how to engage in a good faith discussion.
In this strikingly candid and funny conversation, Josh becomes the interviewee, and reveals that he sometimes finds it challenging to examine his own interior world, despite how naturally he understands and connects with others. Through his father’s profound metaphor of bashing one’s head against a brick wall until it finally breaks, Josh also unpacks the reality of the creative hustle, the illusion of shortcuts, and the ultimate peace that comes from navigating life’s clunkiness with a playful, Larry David-style lens. He speaks of love, family, creativity and reflects on the source of his high self confidence. Oh, and Nick also reads a delightful love letter to Josh. Don’t miss this one…
MID-SEASON BREAK: Following this episode, the You’re a Good Kid podcast will be taking a brief production pause until September. While we are away, we highly encourage you to use this time to catch up on any of the 8 episodes you might have missed so far this season, and share your favorites with friends or family who might enjoy them!
SEND US YOUR CHILD LETTER! For our Season 2 finale, we want to hear from you. If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would you say? We are inviting our listeners to share their own stories, reflections, and messages of healing. If you’d like us to read your child letter on the show, please email it directly to [email protected].
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Credits: Produced and Hosted by Dr James van Cuylenburg & Nick van Cuylenburg.
Audio production by White Owl Sound.
Season 2 is brought to you by Engage 1on1 Psychology
Special thanks to the wonderful Julia Ferracane from Righteous PR for introducing us to Josh and for recommending him as a guest.
If you believe in what we are doing and would like to support us to make more, then we will gratefully accept any donations here: https://youreagoodkid.com.au/support
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