Episodes
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“Confidence is having a thought and putting it into action.” - Jenny Cole
How do you build true confidence and take action when doubt creeps in?
In this episode, leadership coach and consultant Jenny Cole shares her practical strategies for developing confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
You'll learn about simple, actionable steps like using your strengths, pushing through hesitation, and embracing failure as a tool for growth. Jenny also emphasises the importance of shifting from survival mode to thriving, giving yourself permission to take risks, and letting go of the need for perfection.
Listen now and get ready to overcome perfectionism, stop waiting for clarity, and start confidently taking action today.
Episode 130 Shownotes - Click here
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"The system will not love us, we have to love ourselves." Dr Paul Kidson
How can we work within a system that’s slow to adapt?
Join Meg and guest Dr Paul Kidson, an educational leadership scholar, in this insightful episode as they explore the complexities of working in an increasingly stretched system.
You’ll learn how to maintain your well-being amidst the demands of school life and find ways to celebrate your progress, even when the system struggles to meet our evolving needs.
Listen now and get ready to discover how to thrive as an educator while managing both personal and professional hurdles.
Episode 129 Shownotes - Click here
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Dr Paul Kidson - LinkedIn | Research | ACEL
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“If you don't have any energy, you've got no power.” - Lisa O'Neill
Are you ready to move from feeling fatigued to fully charged?
In this invigorating episode, we’re joined by Lisa O'Neill, a renowned speaker and the author of Energy: Get It, Guard It, Give It.
Lisa will change how you think about energy and inspire you to step up and take control of your life. She explores the four types of energy—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—and offers insights on recognising and nurturing each one effectively.
Listen now and learn how to transform your approach to managing and boosting your energy in all areas of life.
Episode 128 Shownotes - Click here
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"When you're living well, you have a really strong sense of your innermost personal identity of who you are.” - Dr Helen Street
How do we navigate life's complexities and find meaning?
In this episode, internationally acclaimed author and education consultant Dr Helen Street discusses her book, The Impossible Question of Living Well. She explores the importance of navigating the range of human emotions, identifying what matters most, and the art of letting go.
Listen now and discover practical insights to help you lead a more meaningful and balanced life.
Episode 127 Shownotes - Click here
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“Self-leadership is supporting your own growth and development so that you can perform the best in the role that you have. - Dr Paul Teys
How do you manage the relentless demands of school life?
In this episode, experienced school leader Dr Paul Teys, shares how personal development is the key to professional success.
You’ll learn how to stop thinking about your work at 3:00am, the benefits of walking for mental clarity, and the necessity of creating space for thoughtful decision-making.
Listen now to enhance your leadership skills with practical advice and proven techniques.
Episode 126 Shownotes - Click here
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“Functional freeze can make you feel disconnected from your feelings, or the world, or those you normally have a really easy time connecting with.” - Adrienne Hornby
Do you ever feel numb, disconnected, or stuck in a rut, even while going through the motions of daily life?
Join Meg Durham and health and wellbeing consultant Adrienne Hornby as they explore the concept of 'functional freeze,' its physical and emotional toll, and practical strategies to break free and make necessary changes for your wellbeing.
Adrienne shares her personal journey, revealing how she cultivated self-awareness, set healthy boundaries, and deepened connections with others. Discover how she transformed her wellbeing, relationships, and leadership style.
Episode 125 Shownotes - Click here
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“Your energy can either have positive ripples or it can have negative ripples.” - Kylie Power
What does a thriving school community look and feel like?
In this episode, Kylie Power, an experienced school leader dives into her extensive experiences and shares practical strategies for fostering a supportive and positive school environment.
Discover the profound impact of small acts of kindness, the transformative power of community building, and the essentiality of maintaining personal wellbeing routines.
Kylie highlights the crucial role of leadership in exemplifying healthy boundaries and using effective tools to monitor and promote staff wellbeing. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and implement actionable steps toward enhancing wellbeing across your school community.
Episode 124 Shownotes - Click here
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Kylie Power - LinkedIn | Iona College Geelong
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“We can raise our boys to make better choices, but not from punishment and shame.” Maggie Dent
How can we better support boys to become healthy and happy individuals?
In this conversation, Australian parenting author, educator, and speaker Maggie Dent joins Meg Durham to discuss the unique qualities and challenges boys face, such as impulsivity and societal pressures.
Maggie shares her love for boys, stemming from her experiences growing up with brothers and a tender-hearted father, and emphasises the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where boys can express emotions and learn from mistakes.
You'll also learn practical strategies for parenting and teaching boys, the role of teachers in fostering connections, and how to navigate screen time and the digital world's impact on boys.
Listen now and get ready to inspire the young boys in your life.
Want to hear more? Listen to Meg chat with Maggie about Raising Girls.
Episode 123 Shownotes - Click here
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“This is about women taking control" - Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
What role do hormones play in the mental health and wellbeing of girls and women?
In this insightful podcast, Jayashri Kulkarni, a renowned Professor of Psychiatry at Cabrini Health and Monash University specialising in women’s mental health, sheds light on the potent role that hormones play in a woman's life.
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni navigates the complex landscape of women’s mental health, from Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and (Premenstrual Exacerbation) PM to menopause, and highlights the often underestimated influence of hormonal fluctuation in disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Listen now and equip yourself with a deeper comprehension of the complex relationship between a woman's hormones and her mental health and wellbeing.
Episode 122 Shownotes - Click here
** This conversation is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice.**
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“The characteristics of an excellent meeting leader are very similar to an excellent teacher” - Dr Steven Rogelberg
Most of us can relate to the misery of pointless meetings. They take over our calendars and make us wonder why we couldn't have been sent an email. However, in a world where collaboration is everything, we can't live without meetings entirely.
On this episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast, organisational psychologist Professor Steven Rogelberg, shares how to make meetings more enjoyable, productive, and beneficial to staff and student wellbeing. If you want to make your meetings matter and ones your colleagues will look forward to, listen to this episode and learn from an expert.
Episode 121 Shownotes - Click here
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“To reach our full potential, we need the support of community.” Joel Hines
How can we access and amplify our human potential?
In this enlightening podcast episode, host Meg Durham is joined by Joel Hines. Joel’s career has been dedicated to guiding others to explore the shared experience of being human. Known for his integrity and authenticity, Joel empowers leaders to cultivate engagement, foster collaboration, and motivate others.
In this episode, Joel explains the THRIVE framework, a six-step process designed to cultivate connection and enable potential. They discuss the power of self-trust, acknowledging one’s achievements, and the need for space to process thoughts and feelings.
Tune in now and prepare to transform your understanding of human potential and connection.
Episode 120 Shownotes - Click here
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“The thing about alcohol is it's a brilliant short-term quick fix. The problem is it's an absolute nightmare for your body long-term.” Sarah Rusbatch
Have you ever heard of the term Grey Area Drinking?
Join guest Sarah Rusbatch, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, as she shares her transformative journey from depending on alcohol to manage the everyday stresses of life to sobriety. She now helps big-hearted humans overcome self-doubt and fear to live the life they deserve without alcohol.
In this episode, you'll learn about the societal norms perpetuating alcohol use and how teachers are the number one profession seeking support to move beyond booze. She provides practical strategies for managing alcohol consumption and emphasises the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in this process.
Prepare to be inspired by Sarah’s story and commitment to helping others move beyond booze.
Sarah’s book Beyond Booze is available for purchase - shop now!
Episode 119 Shownotes - Click here
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When you think of a coach, you usually think of coaching athletes to the best of their ability. Imagine what would happen if we applied that same coaching approach to school life...
In this podcast episode, Dan Steele, a rockstar educational leader and coach with a real history of shaking things up in school communities, dives deep into the powerful impact coaching can have on educators and the schools they teach in. He discusses the balance between providing enough support and challenge for educators to grow.
Get ready to discover how self-awareness, ditching the need to be perfect, and the magic of truly seeing your students can take your teaching to a whole new level – through the powerful lens of coaching!
* Please note, In Dan's excitement he said Carl Jung instead of Carl Rogers when we chatted about "Way of Being". Check out Carl Rogers and Christian van Nieuwerburgh to learn more.
Episode 118 Shownotes - Click here
Dan Steele - LinkedIn | Growth Coaching International
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"There's been profound changes in the volume and complexity of the work that we do as teachers, and that leads to unsustainable workloads that come at the detriment of our work and our wellbeing." Melinda Phillips
How can we release the pressure of school life?
In this insightful podcast episode, organisational psychologist and experienced educator Melinda Phillips chats with Meg about the impact of increasing work demands on big-hearted educators
They explore practical strategies such as addressing workplace stressors, evaluating our standards and understanding the cost of caring. This conversation emphasises the importance of listening to one’s body and recognising its signals as a duty of care. They also discuss how reaching a point of burnout can sometimes serve as a wake-up call, prompting educators to reassess their work-life balance and take deliberate.
Tune in to learn how to navigate workplace stress, build healthy habits, and embrace the mess and magic of school life
Episode 117 Shownotes - Click here
Melinda Phillips - Website | LinkedIn
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“Neurodivergence refers to all of the different neurodevelopmental profiles that we see.” - Mariane Power
Want to learn more about neurodivergence in adults?
Join Clinical Psychologist Mariane Power as she explores the intricate and nuanced topic of neurodiversity. Learn how neurodivergence impacts wellbeing, the role of inclusive environments, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent adults working in schools.
This enlightening podcast will broaden your understanding and equip you with neuro-affirming practices to support the diversity of your school staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of neurodevelopmental profiles including Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.
This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of neurodivergence and its impact on individuals and school communities. It’s a journey of discovery, understanding, and acceptance.
Episode 116 Shownotes - Click here
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“Solution-focused approaches help us to move right into the solutions without ignoring the problem.”-Vicky Essebag
Ever wondered how to improve the quality of your relationships?
In this enlightening episode, Relational Communication Specialist, Vicky Essebag, the founder of relationspaces, shares her wealth of knowledge. She introduces us to the concept of ‘relation spaces’, a unique approach that encourages us to bring our best selves to every interaction.
Listen now so you can transform your relationships through intentional, respectful, and meaningful conversations!
Vicky’s book Relationspaces is available for purchase - shop now!
Episode 115 Shownotes - Click here
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"Graduates want to become really effective teachers" - Emma Gentle
How can we support our graduate and early career teachers
In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, Meg Durham chats with Emma Gentle, a teacher, mentor, and founder of The Grad Guide about the challenges faced by graduate and early career teachers, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the need for a proper induction process in schools.
They also explore the impact of social media on new teachers and how it brings additional stress, pressure and comparison into their lives.
Listen now and get ready to make the world a better place for our graduate and early career teachers.
Episode 114 Shownotes - Click here
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“One of the things that teachers and school leaders can do is use the third space in a way that you can leave that work day behind and show up in the home a better version of themselves.” - Dr Adam Fraser
Ever felt like you’re always ‘on’, juggling between work and home, with no time to recover from the demands of daily life? You’re not alone.
In this podcast episode, expert guest Dr Adam Fraser, a renowned peak performance researcher and keynote speaker introduces the innovative Third Space concept.
Everyday, we have moments of transitions, and yet we often do not know the best way to handle these moments. Adam provides three practical strategies: reflect, rest, and reset, which can be applied to daily transitions to enhance your personal and professional life.
This podcast is a must-listen if you seek to improve your wellbeing and effectiveness in both your work and home environments. Tune in now and transform your daily transitions into opportunities for balance and growth.
Adam’s book The Third Space is available for purchase - shop now!
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- THE MOST CELEBRATED EPISODE -
“Finding your mojo is about finding your authentic self first, and celebrating those imperfections rather than berating them.” Ben Crowe
In this celebratory episode, Meg Durham speaks with expert guest Ben Crowe about finding your mojo. Teaching is about so much more than academics; it’s about discovering your passion, too!
Listen in and learn from Ben, a professional mentor and leadership coach, about the importance of teachers finding a fresh outlook, looking within and nurturing self-compassion.
You’ll walk away with practical techniques - like flipping “got to” to “get to”, how to use acceptance lists, and so much more. This episode champions self-awareness, mindset development, and self-compassion as keys to a more joyful, genuine life.
You’ll also hear from a few of Meg’s loyal listeners. Were you featured? Listen in to find out!
Episode 100 Shownotes - Click here
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- MOST MENTIONED EPISODE OF 2023 -
"We've become a very cautious population now; one that wants to play it incredibly safe." - Andrew Fuller
Ready to explore the surprising impact of student behaviour on teacher wellbeing and discover powerful insights for creating a more resilient and thriving classroom environment?
In this insightful episode, Meg Durham invites Andrew Fuller, a clinical psychologist, to join her in a discussion about the challenges teachers face, particularly in the wake of pandemic-related disruptions.
Press play to find solutions for a more supportive and adaptable educational system that prioritises positive relationships and student learning.
Andrew Fuller is an accomplished author of books that help parents raise thriving children - check out his books here!
Episode 104 Shownotes - Click here
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