The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham Meg Durham

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.

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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! **

“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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“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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“To reach our full potential, we need the support of community.” Joel Hines

How can we access and amplify our human potential?

In this enlightening podcast episode, host Meg Durham is joined by Joel Hines. Joel’s career has been dedicated to guiding others to explore the shared experience of being human. Known for his integrity and authenticity, Joel empowers leaders to cultivate engagement, foster collaboration, and motivate others.

In this episode, Joel explains the THRIVE framework, a six-step process designed to cultivate connection and enable potential. They discuss the power of self-trust, acknowledging one’s achievements, and the need for space to process thoughts and feelings.

Tune in now and prepare to transform your understanding of human potential and connection.

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“The thing about alcohol is it's a brilliant short-term quick fix. The problem is it's an absolute nightmare for your body long-term.” Sarah Rusbatch

Have you ever heard of the term Grey Area Drinking?

Join guest Sarah Rusbatch, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, as she shares her transformative journey from depending on alcohol to manage the everyday stresses of life to sobriety. She now helps big-hearted humans overcome self-doubt and fear to live the life they deserve without alcohol.

In this episode, you'll learn about the societal norms perpetuating alcohol use and how teachers are the number one profession seeking support to move beyond booze. She provides practical strategies for managing alcohol consumption and emphasises the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in this process.

Prepare to be inspired by Sarah’s story and commitment to helping others move beyond booze.

Sarah’s book Beyond Booze is available for purchase - shop now!

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When you think of a coach, you usually think of coaching athletes to the best of their ability. Imagine what would happen if we applied that same coaching approach to school life...

In this podcast episode, Dan Steele, a rockstar educational leader and coach with a real history of shaking things up in school communities, dives deep into the powerful impact coaching can have on educators and the schools they teach in. He discusses the balance between providing enough support and challenge for educators to grow.

Get ready to discover how self-awareness, ditching the need to be perfect, and the magic of truly seeing your students can take your teaching to a whole new level – through the powerful lens of coaching!

* Please note, In Dan's excitement he said Carl Jung instead of Carl Rogers when we chatted about "Way of Being". Check out Carl Rogers and  Christian van Nieuwerburgh to learn more.

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