Ep 90: Rest to Reset & Pausing with Purpose

By Meg | July 12, 2023

Do you allow yourself to rest? During your busy, hectic days, do you purposely designate time to take respite from it all? Or instead, do you view resting as lazy? And something you should only give yourself once you get your (never-ending) To Do list done? In this deeply heartfelt conversation, Meg invites guest Suzy…

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Ep 87: Asserting Yourself & The Gift Of Asking

By Meg | June 22, 2023

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…

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Ep 86: Wellbeing at Work & Our Collective Responsibility

By Meg | June 15, 2023

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…

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Ep 85: Financial Wellbeing & Taking Control of Your Future

By Meg | June 9, 2023

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…

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EP 84: Personal Narratives & Embracing Our Evolving Identity As Educators

By Meg | June 2, 2023

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…

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EP 82: Ferocious Warmth & Balancing The Head And Heart Of Leadership

By Meg | May 19, 2023

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…

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Ep 81: Matrescence Matters & The Impact Of Pregnancy And Motherhood On The Brain

By Meg | May 12, 2023

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…

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Ep 80: Remaining Buoyant & Navigating the Chaos Of School Life

By Meg | May 5, 2023

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,…

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