Wellbeing Wins

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A webinar and podcast series from youHQ, empowering schools to foster an inclusive, compassionate, and forward-thinking wellbeing environment. Talking to experts across the mental health and education spheres, Wellbeing Wins helps teachers and senior leaders in building a foundation of positive emotional health approaches. No topic is taboo or off-the-table - and each conversation provides helpful take-aways. Learn more: https://www.youhq.co.uk/wellbeing-wins-webinars

Episodes

  1. Fuelling Young Minds: How Nutrition Supports Wellbeing and Learning | Kerry Munson

    03/12/2025

    Fuelling Young Minds: How Nutrition Supports Wellbeing and Learning | Kerry Munson

    Watch the video episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ytLsId8j8 Jez sits down with Kerry Munson, a registered nutritional therapist, school speaker, and wellbeing coach. They discuss teen physical health, emotional emotional wellbeing, and academic performance through nutrition and food.The content provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only. This podcast is not intended as a substitute for personal, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your doctor or a registered nutritional therapist before making any changes to your diet. Follow Kerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrymunson-smartnutrition/ Visit Kerry’s new website: https://kerrymunson.comFor more information on Kerry’s services and expertise, reach out to her via email: kerry@kerrymunson.com Connect with Jez on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-belas-70864387 Keep up with youHQ online ✨ Our Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youhq.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@youhqforschools⁠ - To download the full list of resources and further reading, including slides and PDFs provided by Kerry on nutrition, please visit our website by clicking here. Some Further Reading: Book: Brain Brilliance by Lucinda MillerBook: Upgrade Your Brain by Patrick HolfordBook: Finally Focused by James GreenblattApp: YukaApp: NHS Food ScannerKerry has an affiliate link and referral code with Mindful Chef. Grab 25% off your first four recipe boxes: https://www.mindfulchef.com/ref-AFBFF1

    59 min
  2. Beyond Academics: Linking Values, Goals and Holistic Education | Kevin Holland

    10/25/2024

    Beyond Academics: Linking Values, Goals and Holistic Education | Kevin Holland

    Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CPj3oRPDu4s Jez sits down with Global Spirit Ed CEO and former teacher Kevin Holland. They discuss holistic education, the research behind goalsetting and coaching in education, and how to lead meaningful, values-led conversations with staff and students. Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-holland-b74ab254   Learn more about the Global Spirit Ed School Network: https://globalspirited.com  Connect with Jez on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-belas-70864387  Keep up with youHQ online ✨ Our Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youhq.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@youhqforschools⁠ - Further Reading / Watching: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/sprak/in-english https://www.kunskapsskolan.com/thekedprogram.4.1d96c045153756b0c14d5798.html https://www.oecd.org/en/about/projects/future-of-education-and-skills-2030.html https://www.creatingrounds.com/uploads/9/6/2/4/96240662/student_agency_for_2030_concept_note.pdf https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/more/news/university-news/2024/mini-mind-sunderland-world-teachers-day  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PsLRgEYf9E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKrpYo9N5hs

    1 hr
  3. Building Resilience Together: Managing Anxiety | Nicola Harvey

    08/14/2024

    Building Resilience Together: Managing Anxiety | Nicola Harvey

    Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwoSqm2oP7I In this episode, Jez chats to Nicola Harvey, a mental health specialist working in Education. With more and more young people struggling with anxiety (86% UK young people felt anxious at least sometimes in the last two weeks), they discuss the ways parents, guardians, and adults can support their children in the classroom and beyond, with techniques such as co-regulation, EFT, and more. Follow Nicola on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarveyHeals Keep up with Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveyheals/ Learn more about her work: https://www.harveyheals.com Nicola’s new online course ‘Tapping to Support Children with Anxiety’ is now available! Sign up on her website: https://www.harveyheals.com/courses Check out Nicola’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Nicola-Harvey/author/B07FQRT8L4 Connect with Jez on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-belas-70864387/⁠⁠ Keep up with youHQ online ✨ Our Website: ⁠⁠https://www.youhq.co.uk⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/youhqforschools⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youhqforschools⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@youhqforschools⁠ - Further Reading: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/research/mental-health/working-papers/2023-jul-mental-health-working-paper.pdf https://drdansiegel.com/hand-model-of-the-brain https://education.gov.scot/media/4a3dm1un/regulate-relate-reason-restore-information-note-informed-level.pdf https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child https://zonesofregulation.comEvidence-based reports on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)https://thenewmaudsleyapproach.co.uk/pdfs/AnimalAnalogies.pdf https://ddpnetwork.org/about-ddp/meant-pace

    59 min
  4. Putting the Physical back at the heart of Education | Chris Wright

    08/07/2024

    Putting the Physical back at the heart of Education | Chris Wright

    Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgRLNGZDZ60 Jez delves into the connection between physical health, emotional wellbeing, and learning. He talks to Chris Wright, Head of Health and Wellbeing at Youth Sport Trust, a charity helping young people across the UK. Follow Chris on LinkedIn and Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chrisajwright Learn more about the Youth Sport Trust: https://www.youthsporttrust.org Follow @youthsporttrust on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn. Find out about their Well Schools Initiative: https://www.well-school.org/ Connect with Jez on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-belas-70864387/⁠ Keep up with youHQ online ✨ Our Website: ⁠https://www.youhq.co.uk⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youhqforschools⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/youhqforschools ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/youhqforschools⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@youhqforschools - Further Reading: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence https://www.youthsporttrust.org/resources/physical-and-mental-health/active-in-mind-resources https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/28/fear-of-failure-giving-uk-children-lowest-happiness-levels-in-europe https://www.well-school.org/support/podcasts/s3-e3-rachael-mackenzie https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teacher-wellbeing-index/ Spark by Dr John Ratey

    57 min

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A webinar and podcast series from youHQ, empowering schools to foster an inclusive, compassionate, and forward-thinking wellbeing environment. Talking to experts across the mental health and education spheres, Wellbeing Wins helps teachers and senior leaders in building a foundation of positive emotional health approaches. No topic is taboo or off-the-table - and each conversation provides helpful take-aways. Learn more: https://www.youhq.co.uk/wellbeing-wins-webinars