Beyond The Pillars

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This is a podcast created by RBAI. The main focus will be on the topic of well-being and will feature senior pupils, teachers with pastoral responsibilities and alumni. The episodes will aim to provide advice and guidance on managing well-being, making the most of opportunities at school and peoples' favourite memories of RBAI.

Episodes

  1. JAN 23

    Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Chris Acheson and Alex Spence

    In this special for Children's Mental Health Week Chris Acheson, Operations Lead at Made for More, discusses tips on promoting healthier living and looking after their mental health. RBAI Alumni Alex Spence also joins the episode to talk about his social media campaign for young men aimed at getting people talking and avoiding the social stigma around mental health and his work during "Movember".

    36 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Relentless Positivity, Always with Martin McDowell

    Martin, a past pupil of both Inchmarlo and RBAI (1963–1978), Chairman of the Odyssey Trust, and current RBAI Board member, discusses his experiences with well-being, building resilience, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. Martin also hosts The Pick Three Show and In the Footsteps of Giants podcasts.

    41 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Standards, Connection, Opportunity with Gary Mitchell

    Gary, a past head boy at Inst, is the current Team Physician for the Australian National Rugby Team. In this episode we hear about his playing and medical careers in Oceanic Rugby, as well as how he keeps on top of personal and team wellbeing.

    24 min

  4. 10/21/2025

    Purposeful, Challenging, Rewarding with Janet Williamson

    The Principal, Janet Williamson, discusses her views on productivity habits, RBAIs unique community bond and her evolving leadership. We also explore the importance of student and staff Wellbeing, alongside some useful resources and tips.

    33 min

  5. 06/13/2025

    Family, Opportunity, Integrity with Mark Gleghorne

    Final Episode of Season One is Inst alumni and current staff member Mark Gleghorne. In the podcast he discusses his journey from Inst through professional Hockey and his Olympic Journey.

    40 min

  6. 05/09/2025

    Confidence, Passion, Respect with Jack Kelly

    Episode five is an interview with alumni, Jack Kelly. Jack is a music producer and audio editor who is signed to the label Perfect Havoc. His clients include some of the most famous Youtube names including The Sidemen as well as Simon Squibb's Blueprint podcast. To listen to his music follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qXQAJC0HsasWQhGI8P1QC?si=QDifRj5sRxCTByZKWYgwig

    40 min

  7. 04/11/2025

    Competitive, Supportive, Connected with Michael Lowry

    Episode four is an interview with Michael Lowry. Michael discusses his time at Inst and how player wellbeing is now playing a key role in development off and on the pitch.

    42 min

  8. 03/13/2025

    Friendship, Hope, Team with Andy Watt

    Content Warning: Contains content on the topic of bereavement that some younger audience members may find upsetting. Episode three is an overview of the schools pastoral system with Mrs. Muise, the school's Pastoral VP, and an Interview with Andy Watt. Andy is an Instonian who sadly had to deal with bereavement during his time at RBAI when he lost his mother during the run up to the 2005 School's Cup final and how he dealt with the loss.

    31 min

  9. 02/28/2025

    Patience, Growth, Forever with Jonny Beckett

    Episode two is an interview with Jonny Beckett. He talks through his experiences after leaving Inst and how well being plays a huge role in the running of his business and general ethos.

    39 min

  10. 02/07/2025

    Opportunity, Community, Magic with George Craigan

    Episode one is an interview with our Head Boy, George Craigan. He provides his top tips on Well-Being as well as highlighting the value of extra-curricular activities at RBAI.

    22 min

  11. 01/23/2025

    Promotional Trailer

    Here's what is coming up!

    1 min
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About

This is a podcast created by RBAI. The main focus will be on the topic of well-being and will feature senior pupils, teachers with pastoral responsibilities and alumni. The episodes will aim to provide advice and guidance on managing well-being, making the most of opportunities at school and peoples' favourite memories of RBAI.

Information

  • Creator
    RBAI
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RBAI
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Pillars