Posts Tagged ‘brain’
Ep 106: Holding Space & Feeling Our Feelings
Discover the transformative impact of holding space as Marie Vakakis, a highly skilled Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist and Educator dispels myths and shares practical insights to help you uncover the keys to genuine relationships, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. In this enlightening podcast episode, Marie shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of…
Read MoreEP 105: Compassion Fatigue & Sharing The Emotional Load
In this heartfelt conversation, educator and researcher Mariel Lombard, PhD candidate at Western Sydney University joins Meg Durham to share a profoundly personal journey that every educator can relate to. With unwavering honesty, Mariel reveals her own battles with compassion fatigue and PTSD, drawing a raw and authentic connection between her experiences and the widespread…
Read MoreEp 104: Tolerating Discomfort & Embracing Challenges
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.…
Read MoreEp 81: Matrescence Matters & The Impact Of Pregnancy And Motherhood On The Brain
In this episode, we celebrate Mother’s Day with a conversation about Matrescence, a woman’s journey through pregnancy, birth, postnatal, and beyond. An increase in hormones, changes in self-perception, adjustments in social context, and increased risks of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression are all examples of what a woman may experience during this…
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 31: Epigenetics 101
Understand how genes work so you can feel empowered to make changes for better wellbeing. Meg sits down with Dr Jared Conney Horvath, neuroscientist and educator, to have an interesting conversation about genes. Through the use of easily understood metaphors, Dr Jared breaks down what we need to know about genes to function better and…
Read MoreEP 27: Feeling Good
Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide Learn about serotonin and natural happiness from Founder of Serotonin Eatery, Exercise and Education Emily Hazell. In this uplifting episode, Meg and Emily discuss what serotonin is and how it differs from happiness and share practical steps you can take to help you feel good. So what’s this episode really…
Read MoreEp 25: Emotional Balance
Learn to understand your emotions from stress management expert Corey Jackson, as he shares how to live a more productive and content life. In this fascinating episode, Meg and Corey discuss the important topic of emotional intelligence; what emotions are, how they impact our daily lives and what we can do to manage them for…
Read MoreEp 4: Understanding The Brain
Improve your understanding of the brain by listening to Oxford University-educated Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay in this fascinating episode. Understanding the brain doesn’t have to be confusing. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or big-hearted human, our complex brains share similar, predictable qualities that we can learn from to enhance our brain health and brain function.…
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