Posts Tagged ‘wellbeing’
Ep 89: Teacher Wellbeing & Improving Workplace Culture
It’s time to prioritise the health, happiness and wellbeing of educators. In this insightful episode, Meg Durham speaks with Amy Green, author of the book ‘Teacher Wellbeing: A Real Conversation for Teachers and Leaders.’ A thought leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing, Amy brings a fresh approach to this important topic. Together, they discuss…
Read MoreEp 88: Preventing Burnout & Prioritising Your HealthEp 88: Preventing Burnout &
Are you prioritising your health? As a busy educator working in the school system, taking care of yourself probably gets pushed down to the bottom of your list of priorities. But this often has a significant impact on your health and wellbeing, leading to burnout. In this special episode, Meg interviews Sophie Scott, an award-winning…
Read MoreEp 87: Asserting Yourself & The Gift Of Asking
Does the thought of articulating your needs and desires make you uncomfortable? It’s probably no surprise to hear that humans, particularly women, have a challenging time speaking up for what they want and need. In this thoughtful conversation, Meg speaks with Kemi Nekvapil, author of ‘The Gift of Asking: A Women’s guide to owning her…
Read MoreEp 86: Wellbeing at Work & Our Collective Responsibility
How can schools promote overall wellbeing for their staff while ensuring staff take proactive measures to prioritise their wellbeing? Join Meg Durham and returning expert guest Daniela Falecki, Founding Director of Teacher Wellbeing, as they explore the importance of staff wellbeing in schools and the significant impact it can have on culture, productivity, job satisfaction and student outcomes In…
Read MoreEp 85: Financial Wellbeing & Taking Control of Your Future
Are you in control of your finances, or does the thought of money send you running in the other direction? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Australian women find money decisions overwhelming and stressful. And frustratingly, women today are retiring with 42% less Superannuation than men! Today’s guest, Molly Benjamin, best-selling author of ‘Girls Just…
Read MoreEP 84: Personal Narratives & Embracing Our Evolving Identity As Educators
Are you ready to unlock your full potential as an educator and transform your teaching and the learning experience in your classroom? In this thought-provoking episode, Meg Durham speaks with Dr William DeJean about uncovering the patterns of thinking and behaving that expand our potential as educators and humans. William delves into the pedagogical power…
Read MoreEp 83: Disordered Eating & Cultivating Healthy Relationships with our Body, Eating and Movement
Are educators the key to unlocking lifelong healthy relationships with food and body image? In this important conversation, Meg Durham speaks with Dr Stephanie Damiano, a psychology researcher and expert in body image development. She’s dedicated to understanding the development of body image in young children and the pivotal role educators and parents play in…
Read MoreEP 82: Ferocious Warmth & Balancing The Head And Heart Of Leadership
How do successful school leaders manage to balance their passion and drive with empathy and human connection? In this episode of the School of Wellbeing podcast, host Meg Durham sits down with Tracey Ezard, author of Ferocious Warmth, to explore this very topic. Discover the concept of ferocious warmth and how it can help leaders…
Read MoreEp 80: Remaining Buoyant & Navigating the Chaos Of School Life
Are you an educator struggling to maintain your wellbeing amidst the chaos of school life? In this episode of the School of Wellbeing podcast, I discuss practical ways to remain buoyant with Dr Denise Quinlan, co-founder of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience. With extensive knowledge in the areas of wellbeing and resilience,…
Read MoreEp 79: Taking Responsibility For Your Wellbeing & Stepping Into Your Personal Power
Are you tired of feeling like you lack power in certain areas of your life? In this thought-provoking episode, Meg Durham speaks with the Founder & Scientific Director of Simplr Health, Dean Kilby. The two explore the transformative power of taking responsibility for your own wellbeing. While it may be uncomfortable to do so at…
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