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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Episodes

BEST OF 2022: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention

- BEST OF 2022 -  "We own our minds, and we've got to take them back." Johann Hari Do you often feel distracted and unable to focus? In this episode, Johann Hari will highlight the broader issues we face and how we're...
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Meg Durham: End of Year Reflections and Hopes For The Future | Episode 66

"So much has happened, and that's why it's important to take time to stop and think. What were the highlights; what were the lessons? What did I enjoy?" - Meg Durham Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by the demands of...
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Dr Jo Mitchell: Defining Your Values & Taking Values Aligned Action | Episode 65

“Our values show us the direction that we want to head in life.” - Dr Jo Mitchell. Personal values are the guiding principles that shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. They help us make better decisions,...
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Dr Donna Cross: The Ripple Effect of Staff Wellbeing & How Staff Wellbeing Impacts Student Outcomes | Episode 64

“Teacher wellbeing is critical for educational outcomes, social outcomes, emotional outcomes, and of course, even the physical health of children.” - Donna Cross. Despite the challenges of being a teacher, most stay...
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Dr Arne Rubinstein: Rites of Passage & How To Honour Each Stage of Life | Episode 63

“Story sharing is the most simple, beautiful and powerful way of creating community and sense of belonging.” - Dr Arne Rubinstein As a society, do we honour and celebrate important life transitions appropriately?...
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Dr Peggy Kern: Living Well Despite The Struggles of Life | Episode 62

"The reality is we're living in complex times. There's a lot of challenges individually, but there's a lot of global challenges, and all of these have an impact on us." - Dr Peggy Kern Struggling is a part of life,...
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David Gillespie: Sweet Poison & The Addictive Nature of Sugar | Episode 61

“Sugar is an addictive substance.” - David Gillespie Get ready for an episode that will change the way you look at your eating, exercise and wellbeing habits. In this week's episode, David Gillespie, author of Sweet...
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Lisa Curry: Shares Her Personal Stories of Life, Love and Loss | Episode 60

"It's really hard to look after your family when your cup is empty." - Lisa Curry TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains adult conversations about disordered eating and mental illness. Please make sure you're in a...
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Dr Sarah Woodhouse: We All Carry Trauma & How To Break Free | Episode 59

“Trauma is a reaction to any experience that makes us feel threatened, overwhelmed and out of control.” - Dr Sarah Woodhouse Whether you’re aware of it or not, trauma affects every person, every day. It can show up in...
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Meg Durham: The Guilt Trap & How To Break Free | Episode 58

"Feel guilty and do it anyway" Meg Durham When was the last time you felt guilty? Was it yesterday, today, or perhaps even in the past hour? Feeling guilty, as awful as it might feel in the moment, is a healthy...
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Dana Kerford: Friendship Fires & The 4 Powerful Friendship Facts | Episode 57

“When we ignore negative emotions in our relationships, they just gets bigger.” - Dana Kerford. Educators and parents today have become more aware of how important it is to teach children friendship skills. In this...
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Benita Bensch: Making Decisions & Taking Value Aligned Action | Episode56

“Everything is always a choice - whether we’re consciously aware of it or not.” - Benita Bensch Do you sometimes avoid making decisions? Are you unclear about how to make decisions or take action that aligns with...
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