The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

Hosted by: Meg Durham

This podcast is for teachers and school leaders who are ready to move beyond survival and thrive by design. Join wellbeing speaker and teacher wellbeing specialist Meg Durham for real and heartfelt conversations with...

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Dr Aaron Jarden: Me, We and Us & The Link Between Wellbeing and Resilience | Episode 109

"Wellbeing can be understood as how people feel, how they function both on an individual and social level, and how they evaluate their lives as a whole." - Associate Professor Aaron Jarden Embark on a journey into the...
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Gabbie Stroud: Things That Matter & The Emotional Lives of Teachers | Episode 108

"Context matters; because everything works somewhere, but it doesn't always work everywhere." - Gabbie Stroud Get ready to be deeply moved. In this eye-opening episode, Meg Durham has a heartfelt conversation with...
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Dr Sarah Woodhouse: Coping Mechanisms & Codependent Behaviour | Episode 107

"The measure of success for me is when I can be in my kid's pain, stay regulated and stay connected to self." Dr. Sarah Woodhouse How can educators cultivate healthy coping mechanisms? In this eye-opening episode,...
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Marie Vakakis: Holding Space & Feeling Our Feelings | Episode 106

"Sometimes the desire to help, to fix, to problem solve actually creates disconnection." - Marie Vakakis Discover the transformative impact of holding space as Marie Vakakis, a highly skilled Accredited Mental Health...
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Mariel Lombard: Compassion Fatigue & Sharing The Emotional Load | Episode 105

"Early signs of compassion fatigue include exhaustion, trouble separating personal and professional life, sleep disturbances, and reduced empathy." Mariel Lombard Dive into the heart of educators' resilience as Mariel...
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Andrew Fuller: Tolerating Discomfort & Embracing Challenges | Episode 104

"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...
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Dr Bree Hurn: Know Your Why & Remembering Your Magic | Episode 103

"Doing the work that we love helps other people do the work that they love." - Dr Bree Hurn As an educator, do you often wonder how to manage your time and energy effectively? In this insightful conversation, Meg...
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Karen Stein: Self-Coaching & The Process of Self-Reflection | Episode 102

"Being able to notice more of yourself allows you to make more informed choices." - Karen Stein Do you wish you could take more control of your personal growth and leadership journey? In this engaging podcast...
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Dr Aimee Maxwell: Emotional Demands & Priortising Recovery | Episode 101

 “Everything in life is emotionally demanding to some degree.” - Dr Aimee Maxwell How do you manage the emotional demands of school life? In this episode, Meg speaks with Dr Aimee Maxwell, an Educational and...
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Ben Crowe: Finding Your Mojo & 100th Episode Celebration | Episode 100

Welcome to the 100th episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast! 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...
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Meg Durham: Podcast Reflections | Episode 99

In this incredible episode, Meg Durham reflects on her journey as she approaches the 100th episode milestone. You’ll hear about the transformation her life and work have undergone since starting the podcast in 2021....
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Belinda Jankowiak: Sensory Overload & The Learning Environment | Episode 98

"We want to create classrooms which unconsciously soothe our nervous system." - Belinda Jankowiak Do our physical spaces impact our wellbeing? Join host Meg Durham and expert guest Belinda Jankowiak as they discuss...
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