The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

“Sleep impacts the key parts of our brain responsible for our mood, our decision making, and even our empathy levels.” If sleep is so essential, why does it feel so hard to get? In this powerful episode, leading sleep education expert Lisa Maltman joins The School of Wellbeing to explore the critical role sleep plays in our health, relationships, and daily performance. Lisa shares her personal journey into sleep health, revealing the impact of chronic stress, technology overload, late-night habits, and the cultural belief that rest is something we must earn, not something we need to survive. You’ll learn how to: Understand your unique sleep needs Navigate common sleep challenges Create simple, sustainable habits that support deep, restorative rest Whether you’re struggling with insomnia or just tired of feeling tired, this conversation is your reminder that sleep isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Episode 142 Shownotes - Click here. Lisa Maltman Website | LinkedIn | Facebook Listen Next: Sleep Habits with Professor Roxanne Prichard | Episode 22 Understanding The Brain with Dr Sarah McKay | Episode 4 ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

“Make learning as easy as possible for yourself so that you minimise any barriers that might stop you.” DR Shyam Barr Could self-regulated learning be the missing link? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, Meg Durham is joined by Dr Shyam Barr — educator, researcher and author of Educate to Self-Regulate: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Success. Together, they explore the essential skills students need to become confident, independent learners, including metacognition, motivation, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn what self-regulated learning really is, how it connects to wellbeing, and why procrastination often isn’t what it seems. This conversation is full of practical strategies for the classroom, insightful stories from real experience, and a powerful reminder that learning how to learn is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others.  Episode 141 Shownotes - Click here. Dr Shyam Barr - Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Book ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

 “Listening is so much more important than forcing boys to open up.” - Dr Zac Seidler Why do so many boys struggle silently? In this thought-provoking episode of The School of Wellbeing, I speak with Dr Zac Seidler, an acclaimed expert in men's mental health. Together, we unpack the intricate layers of boys' emotional lives and examine the detrimental myths surrounding masculinity. Zac sheds light on how suppressed emotions and peer pressure often lead to misunderstood behaviors in boys, highlighting the critical importance of creating environments where vulnerability can flourish without stigma. Episode 140 Shownotes - Click here. Dr Zac Seidler - Website | Linkedin | Instagram ---- Listen Next: Maggie Dent: Raising Boys & Healthy, Happy And Resilient Men | Episode 123 Then: Shannon Treacy: Seeking Help & The Power of Self-Compassion | Episode 5 Then: Dr Arne Rubinstein: Rites of Passage & How To Honour Each Stage of Life | Episode 63 ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

“We all have our own individual points of inspiration where we can tap into and start doing things in a more holistic and more helpful way.” - Dr Michelle Woolhouse What if your body has been sending you messages all along, but you’ve been too busy to listen? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, host Meg Durham is joined by Dr Michelle Woolhouse, a leading Holistic Medical Doctor, to explore how stress, sleep, nutrition, and hormones shape our health as we age. Together, they unpack why wellbeing isn’t just about diet and exercise. It’s about the small, daily choices that create a lasting impact. Discover how to adapt self-care to life’s changing demands, manage energy more effectively, and build resilience in a fast-paced world. Dr Woolhouse shares why slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for long-term health and vitality. Listen now and start making choices that help you feel your best, today and for years to come Episode 139 Shownotes - Click here. Dr Michelle Woolhouse - Website | Instagram | Book | Vively | Retreats ---- Listen Next: Dr Nicole LePera: Holistic Psychology & How To Meet Your Authentic Self | Episode 70 Then: Sarah Rusbatch: Beyond Booze & Grey Area Drinking | Episode 119 Then: Dr Sarah Woodhouse: Coping Mechanisms & Codependent Behaviour | Episode 107 Then: Suzy Reading: Rest to Reset & Pausing with Purpose | Episode 90 ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

  "Form teams before you start doing the work. It's worth the investment." - Chris Daicos Ever wonder why some school teams thrive while others struggle? In this episode, Meg chats with Chris Daicos, a trained teacher, social worker, and expert in team effectiveness. Chris has spent years helping schools and organisations foster collaboration, psychological safety, and leadership that brings out the best in everyone. Together, we dive into:✅ Why the forming stage of a team is critical (and why skipping it leads to stress)✅ How setting clear expectations can transform team culture✅ Why conflict, when handled well, can be a driver of innovation✅ Practical ways to build trust, accountability, and psychological safety If you’re a teacher, educator, or school leader who wants to improve teamwork, reduce stress, and create a more effective team, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and start setting your teams up for success! Episode 138 Shownotes - Click here. Chris Daicos - Website | LinkedIn  ---- Listen Next: Aimee Presnall: Middle Leadership & The Power Of Authentic Leaders | Episode 134  Then: Tracey Ezard: Ferocious Warmth & Balancing The Head And Heart Of Leadership | Episode 82 Then: Dan Steele: Growth Coaching & Listening To Encourage Thinking | Episode 118 Then: Jenny Cole: Backing Yourself & Taking Risks | Episode 130 ---- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

In this bonus episode of The School of Wellbeing, teacher wellbeing specialist Meg Durham shares a powerful conversation from her recent guest appearance on the Stepping into [ed]Leadership podcast, hosted by experienced school leaders Toni Maddock and Rachel McCall. As educators step into 2025, this discussion provides valuable insights to help navigate the new academic year with clarity and purpose. Meg explores: ✨ How to be strategic and not surprised when managing the predictable challenges of school life.✨ Why wellbeing is a verb that requires daily action and intention.✨ The profound impact leaders have on the wellbeing of students and colleagues.✨ The importance of recharging personal batteries and fostering positive working environments where everyone can thrive. Toni and Rachel’s podcast is dedicated to empowering school leaders, and this conversation is filled with practical strategies and inspiration for educators at all levels.   Ways to Listen & Connect:🎧 Listen to the Stepping into [ed]Leadership Podcast.💬 Join the conversation by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague.📲 Follow The School of Wellbeing for more insights and updates. This episode is a reminder that educators don’t have to navigate this journey alone. By prioritising wellbeing and leading with intention, they can create a thriving school environment for themselves and their students. --- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

"If we don't do our own work and we don't understand our own triggers, we are going to be passing on all of our stuff onto our children." - Lael Stone This is the perfect episode for parents and school leaders alike. In the "Best Of 2024” series, join host Meg Durham, a wellbeing speaker and teacher wellbeing specialist as she shares some of the most insightful moments from experts featured on The School of Wellbeing. In this 4th episode of the series, Meg Durham discusses the topic of raising children and…raising ourselves. Through conversations with two extraordinary humans, Maggie Dent and Lael Stone, the podcast highlights practical ways to raise ourselves and our young people. Maggie offers valuable insights into understanding and nurturing boys' and girls' emotional development, emphasising connection before correction and challenging traditional stereotypes. Lael takes us to the heart of it all - raising ourselves. Lael is a passionate educator dedicated to creating education systems that value emotional awareness and believes it all comes back to connection and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for educators and parents seeking guidance to raise themselves and the young people in their care with more compassion and heartfelt connection. --- Listen To The Full Conversations:  Maggie Dent: Raising Boys & Healthy, Happy And Resilient Men | Episode 123 Raising Girls To Be Healthy, Happy and Heard with Maggie Dent | Episode 40 Lael Stone: Permission To Feel & Strengthen Your Relationships | Episode 77 --- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **  

“Student wellbeing and staff wellbeing can’t be separated. They're interconnected." - Kylie Power This is the perfect episode as you gear up for the new school year. In the "Best Of 2024” series, join host Meg Durham, a wellbeing speaker and teacher wellbeing specialist, as she shares some of the best, most insightful moments from guests featured on The School of Wellbeing in 2024.  In this 3rd episode of the series, Meg Durham brings together the topic of staff wellbeing through conversations with three extraordinary school leaders: Kylie Power, Monique Carter, and Anna Partridge. The leaders emphasise that staff wellbeing is critically interconnected with student success, highlighting that teachers make approximately 1,500 decisions daily and require robust personal and organisational support. They discuss practical strategies like setting boundaries, creating weekly wellbeing agenda items, establishing personal performance goals focused on wellness, and recognising that wellbeing is both an individual and collective responsibility.  --- Listen To The Full Conversations:  Kylie Power: Staff Wellbeing & Why The Little Things Matter | Episode 124 Monique Carter: Thriving Together & Building Resilient School Communities | Episode 131 Anna Partridge: Thinking Clearly & Moving From Reacting To Responding | Episode 135 --- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

“Not wanting to do something is a perfectly legitimate reason for not doing it." - Terri Cole In the 2nd episode of the "Best Of 2024” series, join host Meg Durham,  a wellbeing educator and teacher wellbeing specialist, as she shares some of the best, most insightful moments from experts featured on The School of Wellbeing in 2024. If you often find yourself shouldering the weight of others' needs at the expense of your wellbeing, this special episode is perfect for you. Featuring insightful conversations with Terri Cole, Adrienne Hornby, and Melinda Phillips, this episode explores the critical issue of high-functioning codependency and the importance of setting boundaries. Learn how to set better boundaries, prioritise your wellbeing, and understand that self-care is not selfish but essential. By sharing personal journeys from burnout to balance, the episode offers practical advice on managing energy, setting healthy boundaries, and maintaining a balanced life, ultimately enhancing leadership and overall wellbeing. --- Listen To The Full Conversations:  Terri Cole: High-Functioning Codependency & People Pleasing | Episode 133 Adrienne Hornby: Functional Freeze & Why You Feel Wired And Tired | Episode 125 Melinda Phillips: Release the Pressure & Reclaim The Joy Of Teaching | Episode 117 --- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **

"These are the snippets that made you stop, nod your head, laugh out loud, or even think, ‘Wow, I needed to hear that today.’” - Meg Durham In this special 1st episode of the "Best Of 2024” series, join host Meg Durham, a wellbeing educator and teacher wellbeing specialist, as she shares some of the best, most insightful moments from experts featured on The School of Wellbeing in 2024. Re-visit AND discover practical strategies to boost your energy, reduce stress, and improve your work-life balance. From mastering your energy levels with Lisa O’Neil, breaking free from alcohol with Sarah Rusbatch, to creating a third space for better wellbeing with Dr Adam Fraser, these snippets from previous episodes offer a wealth of wisdom to help you prioritise your wellbeing and create a more fulfilling career. --- Listen To The Full Conversations:  Lisa O'Neill: Energy Masterclass & How To Get It, Guard It, Give It | Episode 128 Sarah Rusbatch: Beyond Booze & Grey Area Drinking | Episode 119 Dr Adam Fraser: The Third Space & Giving Yourself Time To Reflect, Rest and Reset | Episode 113 --- Meg Durham - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Request - Complete the booking form to start the conversation. ---- ** The School of Wellbeing is one of Australia's best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders! **