The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham
By Meg Durham
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Episodes: 193
Description
Modern education is intense, fast paced and constantly changing. If you're feeling stretched, overwhelmed or running on empty, you're not the only one.
The School of Wellbeing is for teachers, educators, school support staff and school leaders who want to move beyond survival and thrive by design. Hosted by wellbeing speaker and teacher wellbeing specialist Meg Durham, each episode features honest conversations with experienced educators and wellbeing experts who understand the realities of school life.
You'll discover practical, evidence informed strategies and inspiring stories to help you navigate the challenges of education with more energy, clarity and confidence, so you can support others without losing yourself along the way.
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Meg Durham: Finishing Strong, Closing One Chapter & Beginning Another | Episode 173
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Dr Leon Furze: AI In Education & Practical Insights for School Staff | Episode 172
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Prof Dawn Adams: Autism Insights & The Invisible Demands Of School Life | Episode 171
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Sue Chandler: Understanding Behaviour to Deepen Connection | Episode 170
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Dr Simon Breakspear: The Pruning Principle & Strategic Subtraction | Episode 169
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Megan Corcoran: Beyond Survival Mode & Thriving As A Trauma-Informed Professional | Episode 168
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Dr Libby (PhD): The Invisible Load & How To Carry It Differently | Episode 167
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Janine Stratford: Strategic Thinking & What Got You Here Won't Get You There | Episode 166
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Daniela Falecki: Staff Wellbeing 2.0 & From Good Intentions To Real Change | Episode 165
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May 18, 2026 |
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Susan McLean: Staff Online Safety & How To Better Protect Teachers and School Leaders | Episode 164
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Maria Ruberto: Sleep Matters & Why Big-Hearted Educators Struggle To Switch Off | Episode 163
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Sue Langley: Burnout Iceberg & The Invisible Forces Driving Staff Burnout in Schools | Episode 162
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Greer Kharidi: Reflective Practice & The Importance of Professional Supervision In Schools | Episode 161
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Bianca McLeish: Self-Preservation & How To Honour Our Limits At Work | Episode 160
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Meg Durham with David Bott: The Year That Was & The Mantra That Keeps Meg Going | Episode 159
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Kel Innis: Clear Conversations & Moving From Avoiding To Approaching | Episode 158
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Adam Voigt: School Culture & The Daily Interactions That Matter | Episode 157
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Georgia Park: Cognitive Load & The Impact On Staff Wellbeing | Episode 156
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Mark Worthington: Non-Work Identity & Life Beyond The School Gates | Episode 155
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Andrew Fuller: Neuroadvantage & The Strengths-Based Approach To Neurodivergence | Episode 154
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Tracey Ezard: What We Bring & The Tone We Set | Episode 153
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Dr Tom Brunzell: The Next Chapter & How Trauma-Informed Practice Is Transforming Education | Episode 152
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Amy Green: Rethinking Workload & Role Clarity In Education | Episode 151
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Prof Lindsay Oades, PhD: Wellbeing Literacy & Why Language Matters | Episode 150
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Lael Stone: Own Your Strory & Create Your Future | Epiosde 149
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Dr Helen Kelly: Switching Off & The Hidden Cost of Always Being On | Episode 148
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Mathew Disher: Learning Well & Embracing Challenge| Epsiode 147
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Kristen Douglas: Navigating Tragedy & A Guide For School Staff Facing The Unexpected | Epsiode 146
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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David Bott: Making Mistakes & Learning Lessons | Epiosde 145
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Michelle Mitchell: Better Conversations & Making Everyday Moments Matter | Ep 144
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May 22, 2025 |
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Dr Sue Roffey: Aspire Together & From Framework to Everyday Action | Episode 143
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May 08, 2025 |
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Lisa Maltman: Sleep Better & The Real Reason You’re Always Tired | Episode 142
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Dr Shyam Barr: Self-Regulated Learning & Metacognition | Episode 141
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Dr Zac Seidler: Boys' Mental Health & Masculinity Myths | Episode 140
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Dr Michelle Woolhouse: Ageing Well & The Big-Hearted Educator's Guide To Personal Evolution | Episode 139
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Chris Daicos: Team Effectiveness & Essential Skills For Thriving School Teams | Episode 138
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Stepping into [ed]Leadership with Meg Durham | Bonus Episode
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Guiding The Next Generation with Maggie Dent and Lael Stone | Best of 2024
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Making Staff Wellbeing A Priority with Kylie Power, Monique Carter and Anna Partridge | Best of 2024
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Are You Doing Too Much? With Terri Cole, Adrienne Hornby and Melinda Phillips | Best of 2024
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Set Yourself Up For Success With Lisa O'Neil, Sarah Rusbatch and Dr Adam Faser | Best of 2024
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Dr Michelle McQuaid: Good Girl Evoultoin & Becoming Uniquely You | Episode 137
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Dr Wanying Zhou with Leoni Boyle: Teacher Wellbeing Framework & Key Considerations To Enhance Teacher Wellbeing | Episode 136
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Anna Partridge: Thinking Clearly & Moving From Reacting To Responding | Episode 135
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Aimee Presnall: Middle Leadership & The Power Of Authentic Leaders | Episode 134
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Terri Cole: High-Functioning Codependency & People Pleasing | Episode 133
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Dr Rebecca Collie Combined Effort & The Power of Switching Off | Episode 132
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Monique Carter: Thriving Together & Building Resilient School Communities | Episode 131
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Jenny Cole: Backing Yourself & Taking Risks | Episode 130
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Dr Paul Kidson: Collective Action & Focusing On What We Can do | Episode 129
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Lisa O'Neill: Energy Masterclass & How To Get It, Guard It, Give It | Episode 128
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Dr Helen Street: A Meaningful Life & The Impossible Question of Living Well | Episode 127
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Dr Paul Teys | Self-Leadership & The Power of Walking | Episode 126
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Adrienne Hornby: Functional Freeze & Why You Feel Wired And Tired | Episode 125
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Kylie Power: Staff Wellbeing & Why The Little Things Matter | Episode 124
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Maggie Dent: Raising Boys & Healthy, Happy And Resilient Men | Episode 123
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni: Women's Mental Health & Understanding The Impact of Hormonal Fluctuation | Episode 122
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May 23, 2024 |
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Dr Steven Rogelberg: Meetings Matter & The Surprising Art + Science of Meeting Well | Episode 121
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May 09, 2024 |
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Joel Hines: Human Potential & How To Cultivate Connection With The THRIVE Framework | Episode 120
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Sarah Rusbatch: Beyond Booze & Grey Area Drinking | Episode 119
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Dan Steele: Growth Coaching & Listening To Encourage Thinking | Episode 118
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Melinda Phillips: Release the Pressure & Reclaim The Joy Of Teaching | Episode 117
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Mariane Power: Neurodivergent Adults & Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace | Episode 116
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Vicky Essebag: Thriving Relationships & Solution-Focused Conversations | Episode 115
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Emma Gentle: The Grad Guide & Elevating Emotional Intellidence In Schools | Episode114
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Dr Adam Fraser: The Third Space & Giving Yourself Time To Reflect, Rest and Reset | Episode 113
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Ben Crowe: Finding Your Mojo & Embrace Your Weird | BEST OF 2023
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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Andrew Fuller: Tolerating Discomfort & Embracing Challenges | BEST OF 2023
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Lael Stone: Permission To Feel & Strengthen Your Relationships | BEST OF 2023
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Dean Kilby: Taking Responsibility For Your Wellbeing & Stepping Into Your Personal Power | BEST OF 2023
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Dr Briony Scott: The Invisible Emotional (Work)Load Of Working In Schools | BEST OF 2023
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Dr Rebecca Ray: Difficult People & Managing Bad Behaviour | BEST OF 2023
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Katrina Myers: Embracing Curiosity And Compassion This Festive Season | BONUS
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Meg Durham: The Year That Was & Recommendations | Episode 112
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Dr Paige Williams: Psychological Safety & The Emotionally Mature Workplace | Episode 111
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Dr Nicole LePera: Breaking Cycles & How To Be The Love You Seek | Episode 110
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Dr Aaron Jarden: Me, We and Us & The Link Between Wellbeing and Resilience | Episode 109
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Gabbie Stroud: Things That Matter & The Emotional Lives of Teachers | Episode 108
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Dr Sarah Woodhouse: Coping Mechanisms & Codependent Behaviour | Episode 107
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Marie Vakakis: Holding Space & Feeling Our Feelings | Episode 106
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Mariel Lombard: Compassion Fatigue & Sharing The Emotional Load | Episode 105
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Andrew Fuller: Tolerating Discomfort & Embracing Challenges | Episode 104
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Dr Bree Hurn: Know Your Why & Remembering Your Magic | Episode 103
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Karen Stein: Self-Coaching & The Process of Self-Reflection | Episode 102
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Dr Aimee Maxwell: Emotional Demands & Priortising Recovery | Episode 101
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Ben Crowe: Finding Your Mojo & 100th Episode Celebration | Episode 100
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Meg Durham: Podcast Reflections | Episode 99
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Belinda Jankowiak: Sensory Overload & The Learning Environment | Episode 98
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Rebecca Christianson: Through Adversity & Active Acceptance | Episode 97
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Lill Daley: Valuing Yourself & Finding Balance | Episode 96
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Julie Tenner: Beyond Resentment & Shifting Your Perspective | Episode 95
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Madhavi Nawana Parker: Stories We Tell & Flipping the Script | Epsiode 94
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Sue Webb: Teachers Cry Too & Teacher Mental Health | Episode 93
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Dr Rebecca Ray: Difficult People & Dealing With The Bad Behaviour Of Difficult People | Episode 92
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Diana Taylor: Define Your Success & Lead Your Life | Episode 91
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Suzy Reading: Rest to Reset & Pausing with Purpose | Episode 90
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Amy Green: Teacher Wellbeing & Improving Workplace Culture | Episode 89
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Sophie Scott: Preventing Burnout & Prioritising Your Health | Episode 88
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Kemi Nekvapil: Asserting Yourself & The Gift Of Asking | Episode 87
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Daniela Falecki: Wellbeing at Work & Our Collective Responsibility | Episode 86
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Molly Benjamin: Financial Wellbeing & Taking Control Of Your Future | Episode 85
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Dr William DeJean: Personal Narratives & Embracing Our Evolving Identity As Educators | Episode 84
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Dr Stephanie Damiano: Disordered Eating & Rethinking Our Relationships With Eating, Movement And Body | Episode 83
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May 25, 2023 |
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Tracey Ezard: Ferocious Warmth & Balancing The Head And Heart Of Leadership | Episode 82
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May 18, 2023 |
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Dr Sarah McKay: Matrescence Matters & The Impact Of Pregnancy And Motherhood On The Brain | Episode 81
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May 11, 2023 |
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Dr Denise Quinlan: Remaining Buoyant & Navigating The Chaos Of School Life | Episode 80
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May 04, 2023 |
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Dean Kilby: Taking Responsibility For Your Wellbeing & Stepping Into Your Personal Power | Episode 79
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Dr Briony Scott: The Invisible (Work)Load Of Educators | Episode 78
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Lael Stone: Permission To Feel & Strengthen Your Relationships | Episode 77
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Dr Kristy Goodwin: Digital Dependency & Reclaiming Our Minds | Episode 76
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Toni Powell: Meeting Challenges & Noticing The Good | Episode 75
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Louka Parry: The Learning Future & Creating Human-Centred Education
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Meg Durham: Manage Your Energy & Reclaim Your Spark | Episode 73
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Chris Cheers: The New Rulebook & How To Embrace Uncertainty | Episode 72
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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BEST OF 2022: Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation & Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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Katrina Bourke: Authentic Leadership & How To Find Sacred Ground | Episode 71
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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BEST OF 2022: Daniela Falecki - Supporting Educators & Making A Positive Impact
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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Dr Nicole LePera: Holistic Psychology & How To Meet Your Authentic Self | Episode 70
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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BEST OF 2022: Mick Daniher - Taking Action & Leading Your Life
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Ben Scholl + David Berlinski: Thinking Traps & How To Free Your Mind | Episode 69
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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BEST OF 2022: Dr Sarah Woodhouse - We All Carry Trauma & How To Stop Reacting To Life
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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Lisa Baylis: Self-Compassion & Why We Struggle To Be Kind To Ourselves | Episode 68
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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BEST OF 2022: Julie Lythcott-Haims - How To Raise An Adult & Prepare Young People For Success
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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Dr Rebecca Ray: Self-Sabotage & Small Habits For A Big Life | Episode 67
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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BEST OF 2022: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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Meg Durham: End of Year Reflections and Hopes For The Future | Episode 66
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Dr Jo Mitchell: Defining Your Values & Taking Values Aligned Action | Episode 65
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Dr Donna Cross: The Ripple Effect of Staff Wellbeing & How Staff Wellbeing Impacts Student Outcomes | Episode 64
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Dr Arne Rubinstein: Rites of Passage & How To Honour Each Stage of Life | Episode 63
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Dr Peggy Kern: Living Well Despite The Struggles of Life | Episode 62
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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David Gillespie: Sweet Poison & The Addictive Nature of Sugar | Episode 61
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Lisa Curry: Shares Her Personal Stories of Life, Love and Loss | Episode 60
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Dr Sarah Woodhouse: We All Carry Trauma & How To Break Free | Episode 59
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Meg Durham: The Guilt Trap & How To Break Free | Episode 58
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Dana Kerford: Friendship Fires & The 4 Powerful Friendship Facts | Episode 57
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Benita Bensch: Making Decisions & Taking Value Aligned Action | Episode56
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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TSOW55: Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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TSOW54: Magazines & Menopause with Ali Daddo
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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TSOW 53: Recreational Complaining with Meg Durham
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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TSOW52: Living Through Burnout with Peta Sitcheff
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Daniela Falecki: Supporting Educators & Making A Positive Impact | Episode 51
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Mick Daniher: Taking Action & Leading Your Life | Episode 50
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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TSOW49: Dopamine Nation with Dr Anna Lembke
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Dr Rebecca Ray: Setting Boundaries & Taking Care Of Yourself | Episode 48
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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TSOW47: Boarding Education with Jane Horne
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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TSOW46: Workplace Bullying with Josh Bornstein
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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TSOW45: Managing Expectations with Meg Durham
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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TSOW44: Accountability Reset with Dr Paige Williams
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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TSOW43: Personal Power with Lisa Corduff
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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TSOW42: Child Psychiatry with Dr Chris Wever
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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TSOW41: Relationship Success with Allison Heiliczer
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Maggie Dent: Raising Girls To Be Healthy, Happy and Heard | Episode 40
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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TSOW39: Authentic Connections with Dr Suniya Luthar
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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TSOW38: Get Moving with Dr Gordon Spence
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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TSOW 37: Expect Excuses with Meg Durham
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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TSOW36: Human Kindness with Danny Mayson-Kinder
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May 26, 2022 |
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TSOW35: Digital Dilemmas with Yasmin London
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May 19, 2022 |
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TSOW34: Authentic Purpose with Zach Mercurio PhD
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May 12, 2022 |
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TSOW33: Fuelling Performance with Dr Emily Meehan
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May 05, 2022 |
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TSOW 32: When Love Hurts with Dannielle Miller
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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TSOW 31 Epigenetics 101 with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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TSOW 30: Personal Styling with Lauren Di Bartolo
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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TSOW 29: Creating Space with Meg Durham
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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TSOW 28: Beyond Burnout with Dr Jo Mitchell
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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TSOW 27: Feeling Good with Emily Hazell
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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TSOW 26: Awkward Conversations with Daisy Turnbull
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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TSOW 25: Emotional Balance with Corey Jackson
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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TSOW 24: The Messy Middle with Meg Durham
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Julie Lythcott-Haims: How To Raise An Adult & Prepare Young People For Success | Episode 23
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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TSOW 22: Sleep Habits with Professor Roxanne Prichard
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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TSOW 21: Seeing Clearly with Jamie Usher
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Dr Vanessa Lapointe: Your Back To School Emotion Guide | Episode 20
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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TSOW 19: The Skilled Helper with Dr Travis Kemp
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Meg Durham: Creating Change & The 5 C's | Episode 18
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Cass Dunn: Cultivating Confidence & Self-Trust | Episode 17
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Johann Hari: Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention | Episode 16
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Dr Suzy Green: Wellbeing Goals & Coaching Psychology | Episode 15
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Dr Maria Sirois: A Short Course in Happiness After Loss | Episode 14
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Jennifer Kemp: The Patterns of Perfectionism | Episode 13
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Meg Durham: My Top 5 Wellbeing Strategies for 2021 | BONUS
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Dr Tim Sharp: Understanding Depression & Self-Compassion | Episode 12
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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BONUS: Your Festive Season Survival Guide with Katrina Myers
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Wendy Ashley-Cooper: Wholehearted Leadership & Taking Chances | Episode 11
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Katrina Myers: The Power of Mindset and Meditation | Episode 9
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Meg Durham: How To Break The Cycle Of Busy | Episode 8
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Dr Tom Brunzell: Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based Classrooms | Episode 7
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Dr Jodi Richardson: Anxious Minds & Learning To Thirve With Anxiety | Episode 6
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Shannon Treacy: Seeking Help & The Power of Self-Compassion | Episode 5
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Dr Sarah McKay With Understanding The Brain | Episode 4
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Tal Ben-Shahar: The Science of Happiness & The Permission To Be Human | Episode 3
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Dr Kristy Goodwin: Digital Distractions & Focusing On What Matters Most | Episode 2
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Meg Durham: If Not Now, When & My Story So Far | Episode 1
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Trailer
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Sep 16, 2021 |