All In The Mind Mind Hacks with Dr Billy Garvey: "being a bit kinder to myself"
Apr 8, 2026
Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician, author and founder of Guiding Growing Minds, shares quick mental health takeaways. He talks about practicing self-compassion, keeping exercise, sleep and relationships strong. He describes channeling anger into advocacy and warns against slick online quick-fix mental health advice. He explains what developmental paediatrics actually involves.
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Practice Self Compassion Daily
- Be kinder to yourself by treating self-compassion as the primary solution instead of self-criticism.
- Billy Garvey ties this to concrete supports he practices: exercise, healthy eating, sleep, and adult relationships that sustain him.
Experts Still Struggle In Private
- Professionals can know evidence-based strategies yet still struggle personally, and sharing that normalizes imperfections for others.
- Billy and Sana say admitting struggles (like poor sleep) gives listeners permission to forgive themselves.
Individualism Threatens Kids' Pro Social Learning
- Widespread individualism and entitlement worry Billy because they threaten pro-social norms children learn from adults.
- He fears kids see aggressive leaders rewarded, which undermines caring and community behaviour.
