

The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham
Meg Durham
This podcast is for teachers and school leaders who are ready to move beyond survival and thrive by design. Join wellbeing speaker and teacher wellbeing specialist Meg Durham for real and heartfelt conversations with experienced educators and wellbeing thought leaders. Discover practical ways to navigate the relentless demands of school life and move forward with more courage, compassion and confidence.
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Jan 13, 2022 • 55min
Cass Dunn: Cultivating Confidence & Self-Trust | Episode 17
"You would not be human if you didn't feel a little bit of self-doubt" – Cass Dunn
You’ll get so much from this episode if you often experience self-doubt or believe that you constantly have to achieve more to justify your success. Meg Durham and special guest Cass Dunn dive deep into issues surrounding self-confidence and self-belief and how to tap into both for a more successful life. You'll learn about the importance of recognising self-doubt so that you can better be in control of these feelings, and how trust in yourself can ultimately help you become a happier, more mindful human.
Episode 17 shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode17
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Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 6min
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention | Episode 16
"We own our minds, and we've got to take them back." Johann Hari
Do you often feel distracted and unable to focus? In this episode, Johann Hari will highlight the broader issues we face and how we're not to blame for our waning attention and focus. You'll learn how the social media business model is used to actively steal our attention and the impact notifications and multitasking is having on the way we think, feel and act. The good news is we can do something about it, Johann shares what we can do to reclaim our focus.
Episode 16 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode16
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The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers and educators!

Dec 30, 2021 • 54min
Dr Suzy Green: Wellbeing Goals & Coaching Psychology | Episode 15
"We all have goals, it's just whether you make them explicit or not." Dr Suzy Green
While it’s great to have goals, many people struggle to achieve them without a clear action plan. This struggle can lead to feeling down, lack of purpose and no motivation. You’ll hear Meg Durham and Dr Suzy Green both share actionable steps towards achieving goals and how you can work towards a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You’ll also learn about what a personal coach can do for you to help as Dr Suzy shares examples of some of her work with clients. So what goal will you work toward next in your life? Listen in to find out!
Detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode15/
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Dec 23, 2021 • 52min
Dr Maria Sirois: A Short Course in Happiness After Loss | Episode 14
"We need to feel what we feel and think what we think and not deny it. Denial is non-resilient.” Dr Maria Sirois
If you’ve experienced loss, grief or difficult transitions in your life and during covid, this episode’s for you. You’ll learn about the complexity of emotions you may experience during challenging times and why they may spark internal conflict. Dr Maria Sirois and Meg Durham provide helpful advice about the healing and growth process so you can find your way back to hope, courage and compassion.
Detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode14/
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Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
Jennifer Kemp: The Patterns of Perfectionism | Episode 13
“A big problem with perfectionism is getting caught up with little things that don’t actually make that much of a difference." - Jennifer Kemp
Learn about the effects of perfectionism from Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Kemp so you can better take care of yourself and others. In this interesting episode, Meg and Jennifer discuss perfectionism and re-examining your core values to lessen the negative impacts of perfectionism in your life.
Episode 13 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode13/
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Dec 16, 2021 • 24min
Meg Durham: My Top 5 Wellbeing Strategies for 2021 | BONUS
Hi Team, it's my final day in the office for 2021 and I wanted to share with you a few updates and the five wellbeing strategies that have kept me afloat this year. Thank you for your support and bring on 2022! Meg x
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Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
Dr Tim Sharp: Understanding Depression & Self-Compassion | Episode 12
* Trigger Warning: this episode discusses suicide*
"If there's a 'magic bullet', it's finding that balance between allowing myself to feel absolutely shit at times. But then, at an appropriate time, take necessary steps to try and pull myself out of it." Dr Tim Shrap
Learn about the effects of depression from acclaimed Positive Psychologist Dr Tim Sharp to live life to your greatest potential. In this riveting episode, Meg Durham chats to Founder of The Happiness Institute and leader in mental health Dr Tim Sharp about the art of getting to know ourselves, taking educated risks with our lives and the nuances of depression.
Episode 12 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode12/
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Dec 7, 2021 • 43min
BONUS: Your Festive Season Survival Guide with Katrina Myers
BONUS EPISODE: Your Festive Season Survival Guide.
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Dec 2, 2021 • 47min
Wendy Ashley-Cooper: Wholehearted Leadership & Taking Chances | Episode 11
"Being taken out of the world that you're familiar with and put in a completely new context does help you to see things from the outside and not just accept everything as given."
This episode is for educators, parents and students who need a change in perspective. Your life doesn't need to be perfect in order to enjoy it fully. Listening to this conversation, you'll learn ways to build resilience and find value in yourself and others. Meg and Wendy dive deep into essential life lessons that will inspire you to live well and be happy.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to lead your live well - www.openmindeducation.com/episode11/
Meg Durham
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Nov 25, 2021 • 56min
Dr David Else: The Importance of Therapy & Mind Maintenance | Episode 10
"Any change process, or any growth process, is about readiness." – Dr David Else
In this fascinating episode, Meg Durham speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr David Else about a range of questions related to therapy. Dr David Else shares thoughtful insights about the therapeutic process and how it can have a positive impact on the way we think, feel and act.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to maintain your mind - www.openmindeducation.com/episode10/
Meg Durham
Website - https://openmindeducation.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/
Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/