Rethinking Workload & Role Clarity In Education | Episode 151

When you hear the word workload, what comes to mind? For many educators, it is the endless list of tasks, late nights, and the feeling that there is never quite enough time or energy to get it all done. But what if workload was not only about hours and tasks, but about clarity, purpose, and…

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Wellbeing 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,…

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Learning 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…

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Making 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.…

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Sleep 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…

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Self-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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Boys’ Mental Health & Masculinity Myths | Episode 140

Why do so many boys struggle silently? In this thought-provoking episode of The School of Wellbeing, I speak with Dr Zac Seidler, an acclaimed expert in men’s mental health. Together, we unpack the intricate layers of boys’ emotional lives and examine the detrimental myths surrounding masculinity. Zac sheds light on how suppressed emotions and peer…

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