The Big Emotions Bootcamp 💪🏻 Boys Aged 8-12 & Mum | The Valley, Brisbane
Help Your Son Navigate Big Emotions & Life With Confidence 💪
Big feelings can be overwhelming — especially when you're 8.
You see it every day. The shutdown before school. The explosive outbursts over nothing. The worry that keeps him up at night and leaves you both exhausted.
There's nothing wrong with your son. He just hasn't been given the right tools yet.
Join us for a powerful 70-minute Bootcamp where mums and sons learn real-time techniques to manage big emotions — backed by neuroscience, designed for real life.
Our VIP ticket includes our 21-Day Family Challenge and take-home workbook so the learning continues long after you leave.
What You'll Learn Together
This isn't a lecture. It's an active, hands-on mother-son experience where you'll both:
Learn calming techniques that actually work in tough emotional moments 😌
Discover breathing methods that settle worry and upset in under 60 seconds 🫁
Practice eye and body exercises that interrupt anxiety before it spirals 👁️
Take home skills your son can use anytime, anywhere — no app required 🦸♂️
Backed By Real Science 🧠
The Big Emotions Bootcamp was developed in direct partnership with Dr. Andrew Huberman — Stanford neuroscientist and host of the world's #1 health podcast — and Ryan Soave, therapist and emotional regulation specialist.
Together, we've adapted their clinical protocols specifically for boys aged 8–12, making complex neuroscience accessible, practical, and genuinely fun.
Created In Partnership With Marnus Labuschagne
How does one of the world's best cricketers manage nerves, pressure, and big moments? The same tools your son will learn here. Marnus's daily performance routines are woven throughout the entire Bootcamp experience.
About Your Host: Marina Passalaris
Marina Passalaris is the founder of Beautiful Minds®
Over 23 years, Marina has helped more than 1.8 million families build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
A qualified counsellor and certified mental health practitioner, Marina was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2018 for her contribution to youth mental health.
She has been invited to Parliament House to share insights on the challenges facing young people today.
Read about Marina in The Washington Post
About Your Host: Bel Barrie
Bel has spent 20 years teaching boys biology at some of Brisbane's most prestigious boys colleges.
She has spent a career understanding what makes boys tick during their most formative years.
She also a certified Nutrition Advisor and Fitness Trainer who bridges the gap between science and real life.
The 21-Day Family Challenge
The Bootcamp is just the beginning.
Created by our experts and Marnus, this fun, actionable challenge is designed to cement new habits and unlock lasting wellbeing for the whole family.
Each day, your family enjoys ONE quick activity focused on:
Better sleep 😴
Simple nutrition 🥦
Daily movement 🏃♂️
Sunlight & circadian rhythm ☀️
Meaningful connection 👭
No complicated schedules. No overwhelming tasks. Just one small, powerful action each day that the whole family can do together.
Tiny daily habits that build skills for a lifetime.
Who Is Beautiful Minds?
Beautiful Minds® empowers parents to raise unstoppable kids. We're one of Australia's longest-serving family wellbeing brands, having welcomed over 1.8 million families to our experiences.
Our Venue - The Valley
EC Venue is one of Brisbane's most iconic and inspiring spaces. EC has an accessible path to the entrance from parking and public transport. There are also amazing eatery's, coffee and shopping nearby!