The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham Meg Durham

“Self-leadership is supporting your own growth and development so that you can perform the best in the role that you have. - Dr Paul Teys

How do you manage the relentless demands of school life?

In this episode, experienced school leader Dr Paul Teys, shares how personal development is the key to professional success. 

You’ll learn how to stop thinking about your work at 3:00am, the benefits of walking for mental clarity, and the necessity of creating space for thoughtful decision-making.

Listen now to enhance your leadership skills with practical advice and proven techniques.

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Dr Paul Teys  - LinkedIn | Website

Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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** The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders in Australia! **

“Functional freeze can make you feel disconnected from your feelings, or the world, or those you normally have a really easy time connecting with.” - Adrienne Hornby

Do you ever feel numb, disconnected, or stuck in a rut, even while going through the motions of daily life?

Join Meg Durham and health and wellbeing consultant Adrienne Hornby as they explore the concept of 'functional freeze,' its physical and emotional toll, and practical strategies to break free and make necessary changes for your wellbeing.

Adrienne shares her personal journey, revealing how she cultivated self-awareness, set healthy boundaries, and deepened connections with others. Discover how she transformed her wellbeing, relationships, and leadership style.

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Adrienne Hornby - LinkedIn | Website

Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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** The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders in Australia! **

“Your energy can either have positive ripples or it can have negative ripples.” - Kylie Power

How can school leaders effectively support staff wellbeing while managing their own?

In this episode, Kylie Power, an experienced school leader dives into her extensive experiences and shares practical strategies for fostering a supportive and positive school environment.

Discover the profound impact of small acts of kindness, the transformative power of community building, and the essentiality of maintaining personal wellbeing routines.

Kylie highlights the crucial role of leadership in exemplifying healthy boundaries and using effective tools to monitor and promote staff wellbeing. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and implement actionable steps toward enhancing wellbeing across your school community.

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Kylie Power - LinkedIn | Iona College Geelong

Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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“We can raise our boys to make better choices, but not from punishment and shame.” Maggie Dent

How can we better support boys to become healthy and happy individuals?

In this conversation, Australian parenting author, educator, and speaker Maggie Dent joins Meg Durham to discuss the unique qualities and challenges boys face, such as impulsivity and societal pressures.

Maggie shares her love for boys, stemming from her experiences growing up with brothers and a tender-hearted father, and emphasises the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where boys can express emotions and learn from mistakes.

You'll also learn practical strategies for parenting and teaching boys, the role of teachers in fostering connections, and how to navigate screen time and the digital world's impact on boys.

Listen now and get ready to inspire the young boys in your life.

Want to hear more? Listen to Meg chat with Maggie about Raising Girls.

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Maggie Dent - Website | Facebook | Instagram

Meg Durham -  Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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“This is about women taking control"  - Professor Jayashri Kulkarni 

What role do hormones play in the mental health and wellbeing of girls and women?

In this insightful podcast, Jayashri Kulkarni, a renowned Professor of Psychiatry at Cabrini Health and Monash University specialising in women’s mental health, sheds light on the potent role that hormones play in a woman's life. 

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni navigates the complex landscape of women’s mental health, from Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and (Premenstrual Exacerbation) PM to menopause, and highlights the often underestimated influence of hormonal fluctuation in disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Listen now and equip yourself with a deeper comprehension of the complex relationship between a woman's hormones and her mental health and wellbeing.

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** This conversation is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice.** 

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - Website | LinkedIn | Article

Meg Durham -  Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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“The characteristics of an excellent meeting leader are very similar to an excellent teacher” - Dr Steven Rogelberg

Most of us can relate to the misery of pointless meetings. They take over our calendars and make us wonder why we couldn't have been sent an email. However, in a world where collaboration is everything, we can't live without meetings entirely.

On this episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast, organisational psychologist Professor Steven Rogelberg, shares how to make meetings more enjoyable, productive, and beneficial to staff and student wellbeing. If you want to make your meetings matter and ones your colleagues will look forward to, listen to this episode and learn from an expert.

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Dr Steven Rogelberg - Website | LinkedIn | Books

Meg Durham -  Website | LinkedIn | Bookings

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** The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders in Australia! **