Mind Hacks with Dr Billy Garvey: "being a bit kinder to myself"
From All In The Mind by ABC Australia
April 8, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Dr Billy Garvey shares strategies for self-compassion and managing bad days in this episode of Mind Hacks.
Welcome back to All in the Mind's little sister: Mind Hacks. In this episode, we're joined by developmental paediatrician and co-host of Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. From self compassion to channelling anger into advocacy, Billy shares his own strategies for managing bad days. On Mind Hacks, we're bringing you bonus content with special guests, featuring rapid fire questions about their mental health tips and pet peeves. It's like a psychology version of eff, marry kill!If you have feedback or want to suggest a guest, you can reach us on allinthemind@abc.net.au Guest: Dr Billy GarveyDevelopmental paediatricianAuthor, Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health Podcast co-host, Pop Culture Parenting Founder, Guiding Growing Minds Credits: Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar Senior Producer: James Bullen Producer: Rose Kerr Sound Engineer: Hamish Camilleri Relevant All in the Mind episodes: Tantrums, sleep training and anxiety: Dr Billy Garvey answers your parenting questions 'Bad behaviour' or just misunderstood? What to know about kids' mental health You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar…
People in this episode
Host: Sana Qadar
Guest: Dr Billy Garvey
Topics covered
- self compassion
- mental health
- parenting
- advocacy
- anger management
Keywords
- self compassion
- mental health tips
- parenting
- anger
- advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pop Culture Parenting, Guiding Growing Minds
Books & works: Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health
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