In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton continue the conversation on parenting, identity, and generational healing. After exploring the dangers of making your child the center of your universe in the last episode, this week they dive into how to recover and rebuild a healthy parent-child relationship—one rooted in balance, modeling, and mutual respect.

Ash and Dave unpack what it means to reclaim your identity, nurture your marriage, and model healthy selfhood for your kids—without guilt or shame. This episode is both a guide for parents and an invitation to self-compassion as you re-learn what it means to be whole.

In this episode:

• How to begin reclaiming your identity after losing yourself in parenting

• Why modeling joy, passion, and purpose teaches kids more than words ever could

• The role of hobbies, friendships, and partnership in healthy family systems

• How over-sacrifice in parenting creates resentment and disconnection

• Why self-care and individuality are gifts to your children, not threats

• The importance of compassion for parents who are also healing their own upbringing

Ash and Dave remind us that healing isn’t about blame—it’s about rewriting the playbook our children will inherit.

Reflection prompts:

• What brings you joy outside of your roles?

• How might your children benefit from seeing you pursue your own passions?

• If your child mirrored your current relationship or self-worth, would you feel proud?

  
  

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In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore a deeply important and often misunderstood topic: what happens when your children become the center of your universe.

Ash shares her perspective as a parent who has seen how identity can dissolve into roles—mother, wife, daughter, teacher—until there’s nothing left of “you.” Dave brings the other side of the story: what it’s like to be the child of a parent who gave everything, and how that love, though well-intentioned, can become suffocating.

Together they unpack the emotional risks of over-identifying with parenthood and how to lovingly reclaim your own sense of self without abandoning your kids.

In this episode:

• The hidden danger in “putting your kids first, always”

• How identity loss fuels depression and disconnection in midlife

• The enmeshment trap: when your child’s happiness becomes your responsibility

• How parentification shapes anxious, over-responsible adults

• Why good intentions aren’t always healthy dynamics

• The difference between being a present parent and an over-involved one

• Why letting your child be separate from you is an act of love

  
  

Ash and Dave open a vulnerable, necessary conversation about boundaries, selfhood, and breaking generational cycles—because love should liberate, not consume.

Reflection prompts:

• Do you know who you are outside of your roles?

• Where might you be taking responsibility for someone else’s emotions?

• How can you model individuality for your children while staying connected?

  
  

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The Re-Mind Podcast shares general information about mental health, well-being, healing, and spiritual growth. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional.

In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton share a heartfelt update: after over two and a half years of weekly episodes, they’re preparing to retire this format of the podcast at the end of 2025.

Ash and Dave reflect on the journey that brought them here, the lessons they’ve learned as friends and collaborators, and the big shifts happening in both of their lives. From building Re-MIND to Dave’s new passion for AI and conscious technology, this conversation is a raw, honest, and hopeful exploration of endings, seasons, and what’s next.

In this episode:

• Why it’s time to bring this chapter of the podcast to a close

• The behind-the-scenes challenges and growth of creating weekly episodes

• The importance of honoring seasons and knowing when to pivot

• Dave’s next big leap into AI, blockchain, and “anti-slop” conscious tools

• Why identity and value aren’t defined by productivity alone

• Reflections on what’s been built—and what still lies ahead

This isn’t goodbye—it’s an evolution. The library of 140+ episodes will remain, and the lessons within will continue to serve.

Reflection prompts:

• What season of life are you in right now—building, maintaining, or shifting?

• Where are you being called to release something, even if it’s been meaningful?

• How can you honor both the endings and the beginnings in your own journey?

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📱 Instagram: @‌remind.institute
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The Re-Mind Podcast shares general information about mental health, well-being, healing, and spiritual growth. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional.

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In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore a tender and rarely discussed form of grief: what happens when a parent does the healing work later in life—showing up with love, compassion, and connection for your children, in ways they never did for you.

Ash shares her personal experience of watching her father transform through healing, and the bittersweet grief that surfaces as her children receive the kind of nurturing she once longed for. Together, Ash and Dave reflect on the complexity of triggers, inner child pain, and the surprising ways grief can arise even in beautiful circumstances.

In this episode:

• The unexpected grief of seeing your parent heal and change

• Why triggers are a gift, revealing where we’re still not free

• Holding both gratitude for the present and grief for the past

• How to parent your own inner child through moments of pain

• The role of non-judgment and presence in supporting others

• Why it’s never too late for healing—and why that still may hurt

This episode is an invitation to honor your feelings, even when they don’t “make sense,” and to practice compassion for yourself while navigating layered family dynamics.

Reflection prompts:

• Have you ever felt grief in the presence of something beautiful?

• How do you tend to your inner child when old wounds resurface?

• What might compassion (not judgment) look like in your own healing?

  
  

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📱 Instagram: @‌remind.institute
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In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton unpack polyvagal theory in a way that’s practical, relatable, and deeply human. If you’ve ever wondered why nervous system content online feels incomplete—or why “just breathe” doesn’t always work—this conversation will help you see the bigger picture.

In this episode:

• What polyvagal theory actually means (ventral, dorsal, and the vagus nerve)

• Why nervous system regulation isn’t just about tools, but also about root causes

• The difference between healthy vs. dysfunctional sympathetic and parasympathetic states

• How kids naturally move through nervous system states (and what adults can learn from them)

• Why depression is often linked to dorsal vagal shutdown—not a lack of willpower

• The art of knowing whether to down-regulate or gently up-regulate

• Why different states require different approaches to healing

Ash and Dave invite you to look beyond quick fixes, apply discernment, and understand your body’s signals so you can move from survival into thriving.

Reflection prompts:

• Can you identify which nervous system state you’re most often in?

• Do you tend to over-rely on calming tools, or avoid activation altogether?

• How could you better support your body to move fluidly between states?

  
  

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📱 Instagram: @‌remind.institute
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In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore one of the most surprising takeaways from the recent Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne: parents who “get it wrong” 50% of the time—but repair and respond—raise kids with more secure attachment than parents who almost always get it “right.”

Ash and Dave unpack what this means for parenting, leadership, and relationships, showing why attunement matters more than perfection.

In this episode:

• Fascinating new research on parent-child interactions and attachment

• Why constant hypervigilance and prediction can be harmful

• The difference between reacting, ignoring, and responding with attunement

• Why conflict isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign of safety

• Parenting examples: from donuts for breakfast to teenage pushback

• How to circle back, repair, and build trust (even years later)

This conversation takes the pressure off perfection and reminds us that mistakes aren’t the problem—how we repair and reconnect is what counts.

Reflection prompts:

• Do you put pressure on yourself to always “get it right”?

• How do you usually respond when your child (or partner) is upset?

• What might it look like to value repair over prediction in your relationships?

  
  

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🌿 David’s Linktree (Accidental Ascension)
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📱 Instagram: @‌remind.institute
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In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton unpack the sneaky ways assumptions shape our reactions, relationships, and inner narratives. From an empty water jug in the fridge to old family programming, they explore how quickly we jump to conclusions—and how curiosity can completely change the story.

In this episode:

• Why assumptions often reveal more about our programming than the present moment

• How reactivity passes down through families if we don’t interrupt it

• A powerful parenting reframe: curiosity over criticism

• Stories of how a simple question turned frustration into gratitude

• Why assumptions are “wrong.com lenses” that distort reality

• How to model healthier responses for kids and partners

Ash and Dave invite you to pause, ask better questions, and notice how your assumptions are shaping your relationships—and your peace of mind.

Reflection prompts:

• Where in your life do you assume the worst?

• How could curiosity shift your perspective in those moments?

• What assumptions have you inherited that it’s time to let go of?

Like, subscribe, and share this episode with “the most assuming person in your life” 😉

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The Re-Mind Podcast shares general information about mental health, well-being, healing, and spiritual growth. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional.

In this week’s episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore one of today’s most talked-about topics: AI. With technology moving faster than ever, the question arises—can AI truly help us heal, or does it risk pulling us further away from real human connection?

Together, Ash and Dave unpack:

• The benefits of AI for accessibility, affordability, and support between sessions

• How AI can amplify journaling, self-awareness, and learning

• The risks of over-reliance, echo chambers, and outsourcing healing

• Why human energy, soul, and true connection can’t be replaced

• The parallels between AI, social media, and psychiatric medications as “adjuncts” vs. full solutions

• The vital role of community, discernment, and self-responsibility

This conversation invites you to reflect on your own relationship with AI: is it a healthy tool, or an unhealthy substitute for connection?

Reflection prompts:

• How are you currently using AI in your personal or healing journey?

• Do you notice moments where it supports you—or where it replaces connection?

• What does true human support and community look like for you?

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