The Brain Changers™

About The Brain Changers™

The Brain Changers™ is a podcast all about learning how to revolutionise the way you think and live by mastering your mind. We're your hosts, mother and daughter duo, Rebekah and Yvonne King. Our goal is to empower you to live the life you choose by teaching you how to retrain your brain. Some people tell us it sounds like 'mind-control' and you know what? It is! But not in the way you might think. This is about taking control of your own mind - that's right! YOU taking control, rather than letting your mind control you, so you can choose to live a life free from the expectations of others. No matter what you've experienced in the past, you can create positive change and transformation by learning how to master your mind. We know this because we've done it. Between us, we've survived cancer and stroke, and eliminated debilitating anxiety and depression. We've turned our pain into purpose through the power of our mind and we're now here to support and guide you to do the same. In this podcast we share valuable insights about how your brain works, why you think, say, and do the things you do, how to begin the process of change, and why it's necessary. Because we know that when you change your mind, you change your life.

Publisher

Rebekah King and Yvonne King

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jul 2024

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Ep 55 | Why Don't People Do What They Say They'll Do?

   The frustration isn't always about the missed deadline. It's about what your brain decided it meant. Yvonne and I have been wanting to talk about this one for a while. Because we've both noticed it — in business, in relationships, in everyday interactions — how often the gap between what someone says and what they do creates not just inconvenience, but a whole story. About respect. About being valued. About what kind of person they are. And the thing is, sometimes that story is accurate. But often, it's filtered. In this conversation we start with a statement Mum grew up with — your word is your bond — and follow it all the way through to why technology has quietly changed the way we experience accountability, why the same words mean different things to different people, and what it looks like when we stop reflecting on our own behaviour and start blaming everyone else's. This one has a moment near the end that I think will make a lot of people uncomfortable. In a good way. What we get into: 00:00 When someone says Friday and means something completely different 02:25 How reliability used to be tied to reputation, and what's shifted 04:47 The online disinhibition effect, and why people say things behind a screen they'd never say to a face 06:00 Why tone disappears in text and what we fill the gap with 07:07 Two people, one deadline, and completely different definitions of the word Friday 08:15 Why adding a day or two isn't padding, it's smart communication 09:14 How your filters shape what you hear, even when it's not what was said 11:23 What the word "fine" can mean, and why it depends entirely on tone 12:43 Why faster communication doesn't mean clearer communication 14:54 The responsibility to communicate, even when it's uncomfortable 17:31 Why we avoid the person we've let down, and how that avoidance makes everything worse 19:41 People are excellent mirrors. What's bothering you about their behaviour? 23:26 What a clear agreement actually sounds like, and why repeating it back matters 24:36 Separating the facts from the meaning your filters have added 28:04 The less comfortable question — where do our own words and actions fail to match? 29:13 Would you behave differently if you had to look them in the eye? 34:16 Bringing curiosity back into the room 35:24 The Stop the Hijack Challenge and how to get involved Links and resources Join the free 5-Days of Clarity Challenge — five days, one-on-one with Rebekah, 30 minutes a day. Book a free 10-minute call to find out if it's the right fit: https://bit.ly/connect-with-moonbeam Here are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching. Deep, personalised work to shift the beliefs, patterns and pressures that hold you back, so you can lead with clarity and confidence. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/one-on-one-coaching Book Rebekah as a speaker. Keynotes and presentations that blend neuroscience, mindset, and real human connection. Designed for leaders, teams and events that want more than the usual "motivation talk." https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/rebekah-king-speaker Bring Rebekah into your organisation. Interactive workshops and coaching that change the way your people think, communicate and show up, without the awkward role-plays or eye-rolls. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/workshops-and-presentations Connect with Us https://moonbeammonday.com.au https://www.instagram.com/moonbeammonday/ https://www.facebook.com/moonbeammonday https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-king00/ http://www.youtube.com/@moonbeammondaytrainingcoac4696 Check out these FREE resources https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/resources Tune in every fortnight Tune in every fortnight as we delve into fascinating topics about the mind and the brain, because when you change your mind, you change your life. Subscribe and leave a review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode and leave a review to help others find and enjoy our content. Music Music License code: PU2G73791OLPJBUP Intro + Outro music: ES_I Got What You Want (Instrumental Version) Gloria Tells, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Ep 54 | Why Do I Always Shutdown When I'm Overwhelmed?

   Your brain shutting down under pressure is one of the most misunderstood responses in the human body. Solo episode today, and I wanted to talk about something I think every single one of us has experienced, no matter how much personal development work we've done or how many systems we have in place. You know what needs to be done. It might even all be open in front of you. And yet somehow you end up reorganising the stationery drawer instead. Or in my case, cleaning out the pantry. This episode is about why that happens, what your brain is actually responding to in those moments, and how to begin coming back online without piling even more pressure onto a system that's already overloaded. What we get into: 00:00 Why overwhelm doesn't always look the way we expect it to 01:57 The crowded room: what's actually happening inside your brain 03:59 The amygdala, the frontal lobe, and a very helpful analogy involving a 24-hour service station 06:10 Why threat doesn't have to mean danger, and how disappointing someone can feel the same to your brain as real danger 10:59 How your brain shifts from calm thinking to protection mode 13:04 Why the task itself often isn't the problem. It's everything you've attached to it. 16:53 The first thing to do when you notice yourself shutting down 19:51 Why "sort out the presentation" will never work, and what to say instead 22:03 Finding the next step, not the whole staircase 22:57 What to ask yourself when the room gets too loud If you've ever sat there wondering what is actually wrong with you, this episode will answer that question. Nothing is wrong with you, your brain is just hearing noise instead of conversation. Here's how to turn the volume down. Join the free 5-Day 'Stop The Hijack' Challenge. Email Rebekah at hello@moonbeammonday.com.au to book a 15-minute call. Here are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching. Deep, personalised work to shift the beliefs, patterns and pressures that hold you back, so you can lead with clarity and confidence. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/one-on-one-coaching Book Rebekah as a speaker. Keynotes and presentations that blend neuroscience, mindset, and real human connection. Designed for leaders, teams and events that want more than the usual "motivation talk." https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/rebekah-king-speaker Bring Rebekah into your organisation. Interactive workshops and coaching that change the way your people think, communicate and show up, without the awkward role-plays or eye-rolls. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/workshops-and-presentations Book a Connection Call to find out how any of these options can support you or your organisation. https://bit.ly/connect-with-moonbeam Connect with Us https://moonbeammonday.com.au https://www.instagram.com/moonbeammonday/ https://www.facebook.com/moonbeammonday https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-king00/ http://www.youtube.com/@moonbeammondaytrainingcoac4696 Check out these FREE resources https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/resources Tune in every fortnight Tune in every fortnight as we delve into fascinating topics about the mind and the brain, because when you change your mind, you change your life. Subscribe and leave a review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode and leave a review to help others find and enjoy our content. Music Music License code: PU2G73791OLPJBUP Intro + Outro music: ES_I Got What You Want (Instrumental Version) Gloria Tells, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Ep 53 | When Life Forces You To Stop: Rebuilding After A Major Setback

   The hardest part wasn't recovering. It was figuring out who she was on the other side. If you've been following Moonbeam Monday for a while, you'll know a little of Mum's story. You'll know she was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer five and a half years ago. What you probably don't know is that she's spent the last few years quietly writing a book about what came after. I've had the privilege of reading it, and I can tell you it's not what you'd expect. This isn't a cancer memoir. It's a book about what happens when life forces you to stop, and what it actually takes to rebuild. In this conversation, we talk about why she wrote it, who it's really for, and what she hopes people take away. What we get into: 00:01 Why the medical system prepares you for treatment but not for what comes after 02:27 The question that changes everything 05:44 Why this isn't just a cancer story, and the many life events that bring us to the same place 07:58 Why healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about coming home to yourself 09:39 Internal conflict: the exhaustion of living a life that no longer fits 11:42 Fear at two in the morning, and the practical tool that helped Yvonne stay present 13:41 Taking back control of your mind instead of letting fear drive your decisions 15:55 Hope, the harmony blueprint, and what Yvonne wants readers to carry with them 19:28 Why harmony beats balance, and what it actually means to live in alignment The line that stayed with me: "Many people are exhausted not because they're doing too much, but because they're living a life that no longer fits who they've become." If any part of today's conversation has sparked something, this is your sign to stop and ask yourself that question. Who are you now? And is the life you're living still the one that fits? Yvonne's book: Yvonne's book is due for release in early 2027. To be among the first to hear when it's available, subscribe to our mailing list at https://moonbeammonday.com.au. You'll find the subscribe button at the top of the home page. Links and resources Join the free 5-Day 'Stop The Hijack' Challenge. Book a brief 15-min call to find out if this is the right fit for you - no obligation. https://calendly.com/rebekahking-coachingandtraining/15-min-chat Here are 3 ways we can work together: 1:1 Coaching. Deep, personalised work to shift the beliefs, patterns and pressures that hold you back, so you can lead with clarity and confidence. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/one-on-one-coaching Book Rebekah as a speaker. Keynotes and presentations that blend neuroscience, mindset, and real human connection. Designed for leaders, teams and events that want more than the usual "motivation talk." https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/rebekah-king-speaker Bring Rebekah into your organisation. Interactive workshops and coaching that change the way your people think, communicate and show up, without the awkward role-plays or eye-rolls. https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/workshops-and-presentations Book a Connection Call to find out how any of these options can support you or your organisation. https://bit.ly/connect-with-moonbeam Connect with Us https://moonbeammonday.com.au https://www.instagram.com/moonbeammonday/ https://www.facebook.com/moonbeammonday https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-king00/ http://www.youtube.com/@moonbeammondaytrainingcoac4696 Check out these FREE resources https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/resources Tune in every fortnight Tune in every fortnight as we delve into fascinating topics about the mind and the brain, because when you change your mind, you change your life. Subscribe and leave a review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode and leave a review to help others find and enjoy our content.

Who has been a guest on The Brain Changers™

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mrs Kim Allen
• Maryanne Katsidis
• Emily Maddern

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,276

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

0