Ep 101: Emotional Demands & Priortising Recovery

By Meg | September 29, 2023

How do you manage the emotional demands of school life? In this episode, Meg speaks with Dr Aimee Maxwell, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, about how emotional demands impact our daily lives. Aimee shines a light on the unnoticed emotional pressures we face, whether dealing with a child’s tantrum or the challenges of a demanding profession like teaching.…

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Ep 100: Finding Your Mojo & 100th Episode Celebration

By Meg | September 22, 2023 |

Welcome to the 100th episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast! In this celebratory episode, Meg Durham speaks with expert guest Ben Crowe about finding your mojo. Teaching is about so much more than academics; it’s about discovering your passion, too! Listen in and learn from Ben, a professional mentor and leadership coach, about the…

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EP 99: Podcast Reflections

By Meg | September 15, 2023

In this episode, Meg reflects on her journey as she approaches the 100th episode milestone. You’ll hear about the transformation her life and work have undergone since starting the podcast in 2021. She shares insights and key learnings from her podcasting journey, highlighting the importance of taking responsibility, increasing one’s tolerance for discomfort, and creating…

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98: Sensory Overload & The Learning Environment

By Meg | September 8, 2023

Do you know how important it is to have sensory awareness in classrooms? Join host Meg Durham and expert guest Belinda Jankowiak as they discuss how sensory factors greatly influence students’ learning experiences. Belinda, an occupational therapist and founder of Project Classroom, highlights the impact of sensory inputs on energy levels and cognitive engagement. During…

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Ep 97: Through Adversity & Active Acceptance

By Meg | September 1, 2023

When met with adversity, how do you move from survival mode to a mindset of growth? In this episode, Meg Durham speaks with Rebecca Christianson, founder and director of Thriving People Consulting. An executive coach, Rebecca works with leadership teams to shift mindsets and implement organisational change. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Rebecca’s devastating…

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Ep 96: Valuing Yourself & Finding Balance

By Meg | August 25, 2023

How can we navigate the evolving landscape of teaching and find balance in our lives? In this episode, Meg Durham engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the insightful guest Lill Daley. The discussion centres around the evolving journey of educators and the importance of valuing yourself and your changing needs. Lilli shares her personal experiences,…

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Ep 93: Teachers Cry Too & Teacher Mental Health

By Meg | August 4, 2023

Being in the education system means there are a lot of things to love – and – a lot of things that challenge you. So, how open are you about your struggles; how much do you share with your colleagues, family and friends? In this deeply moving episode, Meg speaks with guest Sue Webb about…

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Ep 92: Difficult People & Managing Bad Behaviour

By Meg | July 27, 2023

Imagine how different your life would be if you learned how to manage difficult people even better! Join host Meg Durham and best-selling author Dr Rebecca Ray for this insightful conversation about Rebecca’s latest book “Difficult People: Dealing with the bad behaviour of difficult people” which addresses the nuances of dealing with individuals who don’t…

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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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