The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham Meg Durham

“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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"There's been profound changes in the volume and complexity of the work that we do as teachers, and that leads to unsustainable workloads that come at the detriment of our work and our wellbeing." Melinda Phillips

How can we release the pressure of school life?

In this insightful podcast episode, organisational psychologist and experienced educator Melinda Phillips chats with Meg about the impact of increasing work demands on big-hearted educators

They explore practical strategies such as addressing workplace stressors, evaluating our standards and understanding the cost of caring. This conversation emphasises the importance of listening to one’s body and recognising its signals as a duty of care. They also discuss how reaching a point of burnout can sometimes serve as a wake-up call, prompting educators to reassess their work-life balance and take deliberate.

Tune in to learn how to navigate workplace stress, build healthy habits, and embrace the mess and magic of school life

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“Neurodivergence refers to all of the different neurodevelopmental profiles that we see.” - Mariane Power

Want to learn more about neurodivergence in adults?

Join Clinical Psychologist Mariane Power as she explores the intricate and nuanced topic of neurodiversity. Learn how neurodivergence impacts wellbeing, the role of inclusive environments, and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent adults working in schools.

This enlightening podcast will broaden your understanding and equip you with neuro-affirming practices to support the diversity of your school staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of neurodevelopmental profiles including Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of neurodivergence and its impact on individuals and school communities. It’s a journey of discovery, understanding, and acceptance. 

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“Solution-focused approaches help us to move right into the solutions without ignoring the problem.”-Vicky Essebag

Ever wondered how to improve the quality of your relationships?

In this enlightening episode, Relational Communication Specialist, Vicky Essebag, the founder of relationspaces, shares her wealth of knowledge. She introduces us to the concept of ‘relation spaces’, a unique approach that encourages us to bring our best selves to every interaction.

Listen now so you can transform your relationships through intentional, respectful, and meaningful conversations! 

Vicky’s book Relationspaces is available for purchase - shop now!

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 "Graduates want to become really effective teachers" - Emma Gentle

How can we support our graduate and early career teachers

In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, Meg Durham chats with Emma Gentle, a teacher, mentor, and founder of The Grad Guide about the challenges faced by graduate and early career teachers, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the need for a proper induction process in schools.

They also explore the impact of social media on new teachers and how it brings additional stress, pressure and comparison into their lives. 

Listen now and get ready to make the world a better place for our graduate and early career teachers.

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