Posts Tagged ‘Meg Durham’
The Year That Was & The Mantra That Kept Meg Going | Episode 159
What has stretched and supported you this year? As the year draws to a close, it’s worth taking a moment to pause, reflect and start to make sense of the year that was. For the final episode of The School of Wellbeing for 2025, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of sharing…
Read MoreClear Conversations & Moving From Avoiding To Approaching | Episode 158
Is there a conversation you have been putting off? Important conversations are a part of every school community, yet they are often the ones we hesitate to have. They can feel uncomfortable, emotional or uncertain, but they also shape trust, connection and the culture we work in every day. In this episode of the School…
Read MoreSchool Culture & The Daily Interactions That Matter | Episode 157
Is your school culture working for you? School culture is one of those things we often feel before we can name. It’s in the way people greet each other, the tone of conversations in the staffroom, the energy in the corridors and the expectations we set and accept without even realising. In this episode, I’m…
Read MoreNeuroadvantage & The Strengths-Based Approach To Neurodivergence | Episode 154
What if every brain was seen as an advantage? In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and author Andrew Fuller to explore how a strengths-based approach to neurodivergence can transform the way we teach, parent and understand young people. Our conversation dives into Andrew’s latest book, Neuroadvantage: The Strengths-Based Approach To Neurodivergence, and the…
Read MoreWellbeing Literacy & Why Language Matters | Episode 150
In schools today, wellbeing is a common focus. We hear terms like mental health, thriving and flourishing on a regular basis. But with all this awareness, there is still uncertainty around what these words really mean and how they should shape our work as educators. In this episode, I speak with Professor Lindsay Oades, PhD,…
Read MoreOwn Your Strory & Create Your Future | Episode 149
Have you ever found yourself wondering, Why do I keep reacting like this? Why does this situation keep repeating itself?
Read MoreLearning Well and Embracing Challenge | Episode 147
Is learning possible without wellbeing? It’s a question that challenges the heart of modern education. In this episode, I chat with Mathew Disher, Director of Learning and Wellbeing at Concordia College in Adelaide, about the powerful and often overlooked link between how we feel and how we learn. Mathew brings a unique perspective to this…
Read MoreMaking Mistakes & Learning Lessons | Episode 145
What lessons can we learn from getting it wrong? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, I’m joined by David Bott, Co-Founder of The Wellbeing Distillery and a globally respected educator. Together, we unpack the emotional weight of mistakes in schools and how they can help us grow, connect and lead with more heart.…
Read MoreSleep Better & The Real Reason You’re Always Tired | Episode 142
If sleep is so essential, why does it feel so hard to get? In schools, we’ve come to expect exhaustion. Long days, emotional demands, constant decision-making, and the pressure to support everyone else, it’s no wonder that sleep often becomes the first thing we sacrifice. We’ve normalised running on empty and, in many cases, glorified…
Read MoreSelf-Regulated Learning & Metacognition | Episode 141
Could self-regulated learning be the key to life success? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, I’m joined by Dr Shyam Barr — educator, researcher and author of Educate to Self-Regulate: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Success. Together, we explore one of the most important and often overlooked skills in education: self-regulated learning. We discuss…
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