You're A Good Kid

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).

Mental Health
Personal Journals
Documentary
1
Rosie Waterland - From Bachie Recaps to Broken ...
Rosie Waterland is something of a miracle. Today, she is a celebrated author, podcaster and comedian, but as a child, Rosie endured one of the most challenging childhoods imaginable...
85 min
2
Mark Leach - Finding Hope Beyond Trauma
As a child, Mark Leach grew up in war torn Zimbabwe. His extraordinary story includes singificant trauma, which Mark has spent his life learning to understand, while also rediscovering hope through his relationships, his faith and his mission to teach and inspire.
70 min
3
Tessa Lee - Immigration, OCD and Rediscovering Joy
Tessa Lee arrived in Australia from Malaysia at the age of 6, and despite many hardships, she is now rediscovering a sense of belonging and joy
54 min
4
Nazeem Hussain - Never talk to a Psychologist!
Nazeem Hussain is a beloved Australian comedian, who loves a chat, but not with a Psychologist! Naturally he was disappointed to find out that James happens to be one....
58 min
5
Lizi Bright - Ballet, Body Image and Healing
Lizi Bright - Ballet, Body Image and Healing
50 min
6
Jack Riewoldt - Looking on the Brightside
AFL superstar and media personality Jack Riewoldt shares nostalgic stories about his loving Tasmanian upbringing that gave him the confidence to try anything.
56 min
7
Lael Stone - Checking in with our Child-Selves ...
Acclaimed Author, Educator and Presenter Lael Stone explores how healing our child-self can profoundly impact our parenting journey
72 min
8
Ashley Duns and Megan George - An ADHD Double-Dose
Ashley and Megan were diagnosed with ADHD as adults, a revelation which completely redefined their childhood stories and their sense of identity today.
61 min
9
Shae Bolton-Brown - Bullying and the Pursuit of...
Shae has played netball for Australia, and is now the Shae had an incredibly successful Netball career, culminating in representing Australia, and is now the general manager of Melbourne mavericks and SEN teams strategy - managing the portfolio of 5 professional sporting clubs. But as a child she suffered ongoing bullying which led to paralysing perfectionism and repression. Years later, those memories have all come back...
59 min
10
Shane McCurry - Heart of the Country
A soulful conversation with Shane McCurry, cultural and leadership coach, about his strong connection to community, his love of stories, and his pet lamb Tommy.
46 min
11
Brenda Matthews - Daughter of the Stolen Genera...
Brenda shares her remarkable story of loss, resilience and hope, as a member of the Stolen Generation with a deep love for both her Indigenous and white families.
56 min
12
Hugh van Cuylenburg - A Shy Kid with a Stutter
For our first episode, we enjoy a chat with our wonderful cousin, and hear the story of a surprisingly shy kid who had to find his confidence.
55 min
13
Trailer - Introducing You're a Good Kid
A new podcast exploring stories from childhood that shape us as adults.
3 min