Podcast
Ep 70: Holistic Psychology
Are you living your life on autopilot and struggling to prioritise self-care? In this episode, Meg Durham celebrates the 70th episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast by having a special conversation with guest Dr Nicole LaPera. You may know her as The Holistic Psychologist on Instagram, with over 6M followers! The two talk about…
Read MoreEp 69: Thinking Traps
Are you an educator looking for ways to help you and your students break free from unhelpful thinking patterns? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, I chat with Ben Scholl and David Berlinski co-founders of Toolbox Education to discuss the concept of “thinking traps” and how they can impact our lives. Ben and…
Read MoreEp 68:Self-Compassion
How do you treat yourself when things don’t go to plan, and you don’t live up to your expectations? And what is the tone of your inner dialogue? Is it gentle, kind, harsh, judgmental, or even brutal? We often speak to ourselves in ways we never dream of speaking to others. In this heartfelt episode,…
Read MoreEp 67: Self-Sabotage
Are you tired of setting big, unrealistic goals for yourself only to feel discouraged when you don’t achieve them? In this heartfelt conversation, Meg chats with Psychologist and author Dr Rebecca Ray about how often we set ourselves up for failure and self-sabotage without even realising it. The two discuss how change and growth come from small, consistent actions…
Read MoreEp 66: End of Year Reflection
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by the demands of life? Take a break and listen to this conversation about living well, finding balance, and setting goals for the year ahead. In this solo episode of the School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg Durham reflects on the highlights of 2022, shares her lessons learned, and talks about…
Read MoreEp 65: The Power of Values & How They Shape Our Lives
Do you know when you are living in alignment with your values? Personal values are the guiding principles that shape our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. They help us make better decisions, anchor us, and give our lives a sense of purpose. But do you know what your core values actually are? In this heartfelt episode,…
Read MoreEp 64: The Ripple Effect of Staff Wellbeing
What is the consequence of not focusing on staff wellbeing, in school communities? Despite the challenges of being a teacher, most stay in the profession for the love of working with young people. In this heartfelt conversation, Professor Donna Cross and Meg discuss how important teacher wellbeing is in the workplace. Teacher wellbeing has a…
Read MoreEp 63: Rites of Passage
How did you celebrate graduating from school? What about getting your first job? As a society, do we honour and celebrate important life transitions appropriately? Whereas many cultures recognise and honour rites of passage, it’s believed that western culture has lost the essence of these critical transitions, leading to stunted developmental growth in all stages…
Read MoreEp 62: Living Well Despite Struggle
Is it possible to feel good and function well, despite the struggles of life? Struggling is a part of life, but it shouldn’t have the power to stop you from living well. In this heartfelt episode of the School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg speaks with the associate professor at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School…
Read MoreEp 61: Sweet Poison: The Addictive Nature of Sugar
What is your relationship like with sugar? 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 Poison, chats with Meg Durham about the surprising dangers of sugar and its addictive nature. In a diet culture that…
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