Podcast
Ep 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…
Read MoreEp 60: Life, Love and Loss
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains adult conversations about disordered eating and mental illness. Please make sure you’re in a good headspace before listening. And if you need to talk to someone, please get in touch with your local suicide prevention or emergency services. How well do we really know someone who lives in the spotlight? …
Read MoreEp 59: We All Carry Trauma
When you hear the word ‘trauma’ what do you think? Whether you’re aware of it or not, trauma affects every person, every day. It can show up in yourself or through the people closest to you. And inevitably it can affect your relationships, career and personal wellbeing. So how do you work through life trauma?…
Read MoreEP 58: The Guilt Trap
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 predictable human experience. And surprisingly, it often arises when we’re making positive changes in our life. In this solo episode, Meg Durham…
Read MoreEp 57: Friendship Fires
Growing up, were you taught friendship skills? Educators and parents today have become more aware of how important it is to teach children friendship skills. With the onslaught of social media and technology, friendships have considerably evolved; but in other ways, they remain the same as when you were young: we all want to get…
Read MoreEp 56: Making Decisions
Do you sometimes avoid making decisions? Are you unclear about how to make decisions or take action that aligns with what feels right for you in your life? In this heartfelt conversation, Meg speaks with the coach and author Benita Bensch about the decision-making process, what can stop you from taking aligned action and why…
Read MoreEp 55: Move Your Mind
Learn about fostering a healthy mindset to support the men in our lives. In this episode, author, speaker and wellbeing advocate Nick Bracks shares with Meg the importance of mental health for men in today’s society. The two discuss the importance of exercise, communication and self-awareness for overall wellbeing and a healthy mindset. In this…
Read MoreEp 54: Magazines and Menopause
Whether you’re at an age close to menopause or feel far from it, it’s more important than you think to set yourself up for success during menopause. In this heartfelt episode, you’ll gain insight into the experience of menopause from educator, Mum and author Ali Daddo as she shares her knowledge and personal stories about…
Read MoreEp 53: Recreational Complaining
Complaining….we all do it and it is completely normal! But did you know there are different types of complaining and reasons for doing it? In this episode, Meg Durham discusses the benefits of certain types of complaining over others and provides four practical strategies to help you get unstuck and move forward out of incessant…
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