Kaila completed a BPsychSc (Hons) at James Cook University, Australia, in 2021 and has remained at the same institution for her PhD (Health) studies. She has a particular interest in maternal mental health during the perinatal period; however, her research interests also extend to social and applied music psychology. In addition to her research, Kaila teaches statistics subjects and tutors Indigenous university students. Kaila is passionate about science communication and co-hosts the Bamboo Parenting Podcast alongside Psychologist, Leah Chrisp. Kaila enjoys travelling, baking, biking, netball and rock climbing.

James is a Professor of health psychology at James Cook University, an Adjunct Professor at The University of Western Australia, and an Honorary Research Associate at Telethon Kids Institute. He is a co-director of the award-winning Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) group. The group has developed, delivered, and evaluated numerous community programs that have helped thousands of Australians to live happier and healthier lives. James has published in excess of 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written or edited dozens of books or book chapters. He is currently Deputy Editor at Stress & Health, sits on the Advisory Board at Australian Journal of Psychology, and serves on the Editorial Boards for multiple journals. James has three children who keep him busy in his time outside work. He loves going on family camping trips, watching his kids play sports, and bike riding.

As a music psychology scholar, Dr Amanda Krause studies how we experience music in our everyday lives from a psychological perspective. Findings from her research have made significant contributions to understanding how listening technologies influence people's experiences and her current research asks how our musical experiences influence our health and well-being. Dr Krause is the author of numerous academic publications, the details of which can be found by visiting her website or Google Scholar. When not working, you can find her working on one of her many craft projects, trying new exercise classes (line dancing, anyone?), and coaxing veggies to grow in the garden she shares with her partner.

Ben has a shared appointment between the Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia (UWA). At Telethon Kids, Ben is the Head of the Institute’s ‘Brain & Behaviour’ Research Focus Area, and at UWA, he is a Professor in the School of Human Sciences. Ben has produced over 160 publications and has received research awards from the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA), and UWA. He was named as the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for 2019, and was also named an inaugural UWA Innovation Fellow in 2019. Ben is a Deputy Editor for Stress & Health, an Associate Editor for the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, and serves on the editorial board of four other well-known journals in the field of health psychology and health promotion. He sits on advisory committees for Football West, Healthway, Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the NHMRC, ARC, and International Olympic Committee. Away from work, Ben’s world revolves around Ash, Poppy, Maisie, and Cooper… his wife, two little girls, and family dog.

Originally from Singapore, Brian is a lecturer of Psychology at James Cook University, and member of the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) group. PAHL is a cross-institutional health psychology group involving James Cook University and the University of Western Australia. PAHL’s mission is to harness the ‘power of people’ in promoting mental and physical health in people from all walks of life. In alignment with this mission, Brian has a keen research interest in programs that benefit community health and online student wellbeing. He is also keen to pass on his knowledge and experience, as can be seen in his passionate demeanor towards his students. When not working, you can find him engaging in one of his hobbies: Scuba diving, photography, cooking, and martial arts.