The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

“Story sharing is the most simple, beautiful and powerful way of creating community and sense of belonging.” - Dr Arne Rubinstein As a society, do we honour and celebrate important life transitions appropriately? Whereas many cultures recognise and honour rites of passage, it's believed that western culture has lost the essence of these critical transitions, leading to stunted developmental growth in all stages of life. In this heartfelt conversation, Meg Durham and adolescent development expert Dr Arne Rubinstein discuss the importance of rites of passage in our lives and the positive transformation that can occur when we celebrate and honour them appropriately. Walk away from this conversation with ideas for how you can help honour rites of passage for yourself and the young people in your life. Episode 63 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode63 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

"The reality is we're living in complex times. There's a lot of challenges individually, but there's a lot of global challenges, and all of these have an impact on us." - Dr Peggy Kern Struggling is a part of life, but it shouldn't have the power to stop you from living well. In this heartfelt episode of the School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg speaks with the associate professor at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, Dr Peggy Kern. The two discuss how our understanding of wellbeing has evolved and the importance of purposeful action. Learn why actions affect individuals differently and how to apply this knowledge. You'll walk away with practical ways to feel, function and relate better despite the struggle of everyday life.  Episode 62 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode62 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

“Sugar is an addictive substance.” - David Gillespie Get ready for an episode that will change the way you look at your eating, exercise and wellbeing habits. In this week's episode, David Gillespie, author of Sweet Poison, chats with Meg Durham about the surprising dangers of sugar and its addictive nature. In a diet culture that tells us to eat less fat and eat more of this or that in order to lose weight, we've numbed ourselves to the science-backed knowledge that sugar is the most significant problem humans face. If you're after better energy, happiness and health, consuming less sugar could be your solution. David shares precisely why the food industry tries to hide this information from you and continues loading processed foods with hidden sugar. You'll walk away from this conversation with the motivation to reduce sugar intake and practical ways to enjoy food without sugar. Episode 61 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode61 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ Barham Live Event - Click here to book your ticket! The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

"It's really hard to look after your family when your cup is empty." - Lisa Curry TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains adult conversations about disordered eating and mental illness. Please make sure you're in a good headspace before listening. And if you need to talk to someone, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  You have probably heard of Lisa Curry, triple Olympic gold medallist and wellness entrepreneur. You may have even thought you knew her based on the editorials you've read and seen about her. But how well do we really know someone in the spotlight? In this deeply heartfelt conversation, Lisa opens up to Meg about the experiences that have shaped her life. Lisa talks about the highs and lows that life has brought her. She helps shed light on the qualities that make a high-impact coach, why a strong work ethic is vital to success, her heart-breaking struggle to support her daughter Jaimi, and so much more. You'll walk away feeling more connected, better understanding who the real Lisa is, and inspired to bring more dedication and commitment into every facet of your life. Episode 60 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode60 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ Barham Live Event - Click here to book your ticket! The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

“Trauma is a reaction to any experience that makes us feel threatened, overwhelmed and out of control.” - Dr Sarah Woodhouse Whether you’re aware of it or not, trauma affects every person, every day. It can show up in yourself or through the people closest to you. And inevitably it can affect your relationships, career and personal wellbeing. So how do you work through life trauma? In this heartfelt episode, Meg Durham speaks with Sarah Woodhouse, a research psychologist and trauma expert, about how to regulate trauma. Learn what trauma is, how to recognise trauma and dysregulation in yourself and others, how to regulate your nervous system, and ultimately how to reduce the pressure to enjoy your life to the fullest.  Episode 58 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode59 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

"Feel guilty and do it anyway" Meg Durham When was the last time you felt guilty? Was it yesterday, today, or perhaps even in the past hour? Feeling guilty, as awful as it might feel in the moment, is a healthy predictable human experience. And surprisingly, it often arises when we’re making positive changes in our life. In this solo episode, Meg explores how guilt differs from shame, why we experience guilt and the subjective nature of guilt. You’ll hear about how guilt can show up in our life, especially when we’re stuck in the 5 Ps. Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with practical strategies to help you move beyond the guilt trap for better wellbeing in your personal and professional life. Episode 58 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode58 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ Barham Live Event - Click here to book your ticket! The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

“When we ignore negative emotions in our relationships, they just gets bigger.” - Dana Kerford. Educators and parents today have become more aware of how important it is to teach children friendship skills. In this heartfelt conversation, Meg speaks with friendship expert and founder of URSTRONG Dana Kerford. With a global reach of over 1 million, URSTRONG teaches schools and educators how to empower kids with friendship and relationship skills that will benefit them for their entire lives. In this conversation, you’ll learn what is friendship and why learning friendship and relationship skills is essential at a young age. You’ll also walk away with actionable tips you can bring to the classroom to promote wellbeing for all. Episode 57 Show notes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode57 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/ Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ Barham Live Event - Click here to book your ticket! The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

“Everything is always a choice - whether we’re consciously aware of it or not.” - Benita Bensch Do you sometimes avoid making decisions? Are you unclear about how to make decisions or take action that aligns with what feels right for you in your life? In this heartfelt conversation, Meg speaks with the coach and author Benita Bensch about the decision-making process, what can stop you from taking aligned action and why we often seek the permission of others to help make important decisions in our life. During this conversation, you’ll understand how to become more aware of your decision-making skills and why there’s so much power in taking charge of your personal decision-making. Walk away with essential skills you can implement today to build a more fulfilling life by your own design. Episode 55 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode56 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/  The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

“In life, there is no finish line and there’s no such thing as perfect.” - Nick Bracks Learn about fostering a healthy mindset to support the men in our lives. In this episode, author, speaker and wellbeing advocate Nick Bracks shares with Meg the importance of mental health for men in today's society. The two discuss the importance of exercise, communication and self-awareness for overall wellbeing and a healthy mindset. Episode 55 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode55 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/  The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

 “It’s really about checking in with your body taking care of yourself.” – Ali Daddo Whether you’re at an age close to menopause or feel far from it, it’s more important than you think to set yourself up for success during menopause. In this heartfelt episode, you’ll gain insight into the experience of menopause from educator, Mum and author Ali Daddo as she shares her knowledge and personal stories about this important stage in a woman’s life. Ali chats to Meg about the three stages of menopause, how it can impact your relationships and why self-care and therapy can be game changers. Episode 54 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode54 Newsletter - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/  The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!