
The School of Wellbeing with 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.
Latest episodes

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 7min
TSOW 6: Anxious Minds with Dr Jodi Richardson
"Anxiety can put a stop sign in front of people's hopes and dreams." - Dr Jodi Richardson
Feeling anxious is something we all experience, but it's when anxiety holds you back in life that it's time to take notice. So how do we know when anxiety takes over? Wellbeing experts Dr Jodi Richardson and Meg Durham sit down to discuss what anxiety is, where anxiety comes from, anxiety symptoms to watch out for, and so much more in this riveting episode.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to soothe an anxious mind - www.openmindeducation.com/episode6/
To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Dr Jodi Richardson
Website - https://drjodirichardson.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson/
Well, hello Anxiety! Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-hello-anxiety-with-dr-jodi-richardson/id1585382774?fbclid=IwAR1VaOgjRDT4mKnyi-3dnIu_pEuTnFHGGayoSAu_l8qcEhbhXwvbofibGuw
Meg Durham
Website - https://openmindeducation.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 4min
Shannon Treacy: Seeking Help & The Power of Self-Compassion | Episode 5
"If you're feeling exhausted, it's time to get off the dance floor, and get up on the balcony." - Shannon Treacy
Burnout is real, and it's likely that you, or someone close to you, has experienced it in the past few years. And we're here to tell you things are looking up. Shannon Treacy and Meg Durham tackle this tough conversation in an approachable way that just makes sense. Walk away from this conversation with more compassion for yourself and others.
For detailed shownotes and practical tips - www.openmindeducation.com/episode5/
To keep up with the latest news and upcoming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Meg Durham
Website - https://openmindeducation.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Energy By Design - https://openmindeducation.com/energy-by-design/
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/

Oct 14, 2021 • 56min
Dr Sarah McKay With Understanding The Brain | Episode 4
"I think sleep is perhaps the most underrated human skill." - Dr Sarah McKay
Improve your understanding of the brain by listening to Oxford University-educated Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay in this fascinating episode. Understanding the brain doesn't have to be confusing. Whether you're a teacher, parent or big-hearted human, our complex brains share similar, predictable qualities that we can learn from to enhance our brain health and brain function.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to improve your brain health - www.openmindeducation.com/episode4/
To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Dr Sarah McKay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainHealth
Meg Durham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/

Oct 7, 2021 • 54min
TSOW 3: The Science of Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar
"The foundation of happiness is allowing in unhappiness." - Tal Ben-Shahar
Happiness. It's what we all want! Whether you're a parent, student or teacher, being happy is something humans naturally strive to be. In this compelling episode, Meg converses with Tal Ben-Shahar, a renowned Professor of Positive Psychology and Best-Selling author, about happiness and the permission to be human. Listen in now to discover the true secret to happiness and how you can apply it to your life starting today.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to be happier - www.openmindeducation.com/episode3/
To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Tal Ben-Shahar
Website - https://talbenshahar.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happiness.studies.academy/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrTalBenShahar
Meg Durham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/

Sep 30, 2021 • 44min
TSOW 2: Digital Distractions with Dr Kristy Goodwin
"So many of us have become swept up in technology that we haven't really paused to examine the role that it plays." - Dr Kristy Goodwin
This dynamic episode is for educators, parents and people like you who feel there is something just a little off about how much time and attention we devote to our devices throughout the day. Featuring the brilliant Dr Kristy Goodwin, we dive deep into conversation about the digital world's impact on our personal and professional lives.
For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to manage your digital devices - https://openmindeducation.com/ep-2-digital-distractions/
To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Dr Kristy Goodwin
Website - https://drkristygoodwin.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkristy/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkristygoodwin
Meg Durham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/

Sep 30, 2021 • 45min
TSOW 1: If Not Now, When? with Meg Durham
“When I spent my four years training to be a teacher, there was no talk about wellbeing - no talk about what to do when a student's falling apart, or the human side of the role." Meg Durham
If you’re a teacher (or you know someone who is), then it won’t be news to you that educators everywhere are suffering from burnout - and is it any wonder, when you consider everything teachers have to be prepared for? It’s not just about the lesson plans, the class schedules, and the working day that never really ends at 3 pm. It’s the beautifully heavy emotional load that comes with educating young people - only to look more closely and realise that each of them are carrying an emotional load of their own.
The first episode of The School of Wellbeing Podcast is all about my journey from childhood to teaching and the hard lessons I learned along the way.
For detailed shownotes for this episode - https://openmindeducation.com/ep-1-if-not-now-when/
To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Meg Durham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau
Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/
Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/
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Sep 16, 2021 • 1min
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Meg Durham is an experienced wellbeing speaker, educator and coach. The School of Wellbeing shares real conversations with people that willing to share what they know to help us move forward with a little more courage, compassion and confidnce. Tune is to learn the lessons we didn't learn at school.
To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/