myHappymind Conversations

Alway Primary School

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of the Teacher series of the myHappymind Conversations Podcast, I sit down with Gill Barnard, a dedicated teacher from Alway Prim...

Farfield Primary School

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with the fantastic staff at Farfield Primary School in Bradford to dive deep into their experience with the myHappymind pr...

Harden Primary School

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of myHappymind Conversations and our third episode in this series where we've been talking to teachers and headteachers who...

Hawkesley Church Primary Academy

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another special myHappymind Conversations episode, where I'm talking to another one of our incredible schools about the impact that myHappy...

Malpas Alport Primary School

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode, I sit down with Nic Wetton, the Headteacher at Malpas Alport Primary School in Cheshire. With over six years of experience usin...

The truth about resilience

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore the truth about resilience and the effect it can have on our self-esteem.

The truth about Covid and its ongoing impact

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Conversation about COVID. In this episode, I reflect on the uncertain times we faced over the last few years and the truth about COVID, and its on...

The truth about separation anxiety

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to tackle a common challenge head-on in this episode. We explore the complexities of separation anxiety, shedding light on this experience w...

The truth about building self-esteem

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I continue to explore the truth about children's mental health and the foundation of it all—self-esteem. I delve into how building ...

The truth about prevention in mental health

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode, I delve into the often-overlooked aspect of mental health: prevention. Too often, conversations surrounding mental health focus...

Protecting Your Energy

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Facing Tricky Times

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Power of Boundaries

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting Myths Busted - What works for them… will work for me

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting Myths Busted - More achievements = more confidence…

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting Myths Busted - There’s one approach that works…

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting Myths Busted - My kids will turn out just like me…

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting Myths Busted - Tough Times Toughen Kids Up

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast, I dive in to the myth that tough times toughen kids up! If you say to a child who's struggling, you just need to man up a bit. ...

Parenting Myths Busted - BRAND NEW Series

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🎉 Say hello to, Parenting Myths Busted my BRAND NEW podcast series coming soon! 🔍 I'll be exploring the most common 'Parenting Myths' that we've...

Episode 64 - What My Families Students Wish They Would Have Known

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode of the myHappymind podcast, I look at 3 of the biggest things that my Families Students wish they would have known! Throughout o...

Episode 63 - Blended Families Feat. Author Jennie Guay

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Jennie Guay. A friend and the author of Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends. As part of a same-sex fam...

Episode 62 - Parenting through challenges

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, we will be looking at some of the most common mistakes that parents make when children are facing challenges.   Every...

Episode 61 Back to School

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m discussing the transition that comes with kids finally going back to school after the Summer Holidays. Making sure the kids are...

Episode 60 School transitions, how to smooth the road!

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm exploring why transitions can be hard and how we can make them easier. Whether it's moving schools, classes or starting secondar...

A Big Thank You!

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lean into gratitude as we enter a new phase of the pandemic! Gratitude feels great, and is good for us, but sometimes we need a bit of a reminder to d...

Books and Emotions

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Books are a great tool to help your child explore their feelings. Use a character from a favourite story as a 'way in' to talk to your child about how...

Just One Thing

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cut through overwhelm with this simple technique. Focus on 'just one thing' that you can do to make a step forward. This is an effective trick for gro...

Acknowledgement

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Try this exercise to acknowledge what's been going on during lockdown: the good, the not-so-good, and what we've learned. This is a powerful exercise ...

Visualising Happy!

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This technique is different, but super-powerful: visualisation! When we put positive thoughts into our mind it releases the all-important happiness ho...

You Need To Hear This

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The power of our thoughts! This year has been difficult, but how we choose to think about a situation can have huge impact on us and how we cope. Try ...

An Invitation

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A simple invitation - come and join me in one of my three live sessions this week, designed to help you build resilience, self-esteem and happiness in...

Quote Love

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Happiness Hack to give yourself a boost - when you see positive words in front of you through the day it's a reminder that there are better days ahe...

It's All About You

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Random Act Of Kindness Day! How can you do something really kind… for yourself? Look after yourself, so you can look after those around you. If...

Memory Lane

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What was your happiest childhood memory? Take yourself back to that moment, immerse yourself in it, and share it. This is good for you, and a great co...

Level Up Your Listening

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's something that's easy to forget when we're all so busy: the importance of good quality conversations. It's tempting to tune out, but that can m...

Give Yourself a Break

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a breath! Things are hard right now, and the half term holiday means the children aren't home schooling. Give yourself a break and kick bac...

Lovely Notes

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Valentine's Day! Share the Love with our free gratitude-based activity! Get it here. If you'd like to see the videos of these daily recordings yo...

Tidy Mind

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know the importance of a tidy space to work in… this is similar, but for your mind! Get it all down on paper, you'll be amazed at how freeing and...

Being Brave

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to keep our motivation right now. Try this little exercise to pick a task and role model for your children by making a start. Then your chil...

Savouring the Moment

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A powerful technique to help you & the family to experience gratitude in a new way. If you'd like to see the videos of these daily recordings you ...

Slowing Down

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lockdown has forced us to slow down in many respects, and maybe that's a silver lining. What can we preserve from this experience after lockdown is ov...

Dreaming Big

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Encourage your children to dream. The current lockdown is stifling and depressing - but just the process of dreaming is uplifting, even if we can't ac...

Friendship Matters

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friendships are SO important. The quality of our friendships has a direct correlation to our mental health. But lockdown needn't rob us of all the thi...

Just Three Things

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lovely activity to help you & your children to focus on the positives. Bringing your attention to the things that make us happy give us a boost ...

Score Out of 10

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An important question, and one we don't often ask. Give your happiness a score and it helps you to get active about your feelings, and what it was tha...

Reach for the Stars

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you want to achieve this week? Set a goal, and make a plan to get there - but make sure it's a goal that you care about! If you'd like to see ...

Ten Breaths

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simple but powerful: learning to breathe! Our stress levels are raised right now, and we can absorb stress from each other. Try some deep breathing, i...

Reaching Out

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who might your child be missing, and how can you help them to reach out to them and reconnect? If you'd like to see the videos of these daily recordin...

Sharing Pride

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are you proud of yourself for today? This is a really important question, right now, more than ever! If you'd like to see the videos of these dai...

Put Yourself First!

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you've got to think about number one! Some days you've got to get out of your own way and cut yourself a bit of a break! If you'd like to se...

Take a Walk

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to focus on what's hard and tough right now, but it's really important to focus on the wins too. Try this simple technique to get the family...

One person you're Grateful for

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is so important, as we get a dopamine hit whether we receive it, or give it. Think about & express gratitude regularly and there are lon...

Throwback playdate!

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about play – and nostalgia! Pick a game that you used to love as a child, and share it with your own. Kids love hearing about our child...

Let's get Baking!

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time to do something creative – baking! When we come together for an activity like this, it makes us present in the moment. This creates connections...

Home is where the Heart is

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of your home environment and how your child’s place can bring them joy. Give a makeover to boost the quality of their space – espec...

Random Act of Kindness

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A random act of kindness: super easy, super simple, but super powerful. It does good for the recipient – but it does you and your child good too...

Favourite Experiences

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In these crazy times, lets look again at gratitude, and our favourite experiences. Replaying happy experiences in our minds stimulates happy hormones ...

Back to Play

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a long day of homeschooling it’s good to get out of the rut, and back to play! Or maybe you’re out working and the kids are in school? How c...

Focus on Friendship

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now is a great time to focus on friendship. Have a powerful conversation with your child around friendship – whose do they value and why? Then, how ...

Motion releases emotion!

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s true: motion releases emotion, because movement is an important happiness tool. So get moving & playing with your child, with this simple i...

Episode 20 - Introducing A Little Bit of Happy

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of 2021, and here in the UK we’re back in lockdown! I’ve decided to rethink my planned content to suit. I’ll be pro...

Let's use this time positively!

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are forced to be at home right now. Can you use this time for something that you or your family are passionate about? Remember, even planni...

Celebrate the little things!

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to celebrate the little things right now. At the end of the day today when homeschooling is OVER try and think about three things that ...

Tidy Room, Tidy Mind

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first of my series of bite-size tips and ideas, one every working day of lockdown! Today: Tidy room, tidy mind! A happy space makes for a happy pe...

Episode 19 - Dealing with bumps in the road this Christmas!

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about some practical strategies for when we encounter bumps in the road over the Christmas period. It’s a lovely time of year...

Episode 18 - The New Xmas

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had an extraordinary year, and this Christmas is not going to be normal either! We’re all getting ready to tackle 2021, and whatever it ...

Episode 17 - Why HOW you praise is so important

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How we tend to praise and reward our children is completely at odds with what the science shows us as being most effective. Our society tends to prais...

Episode 16 - Nature vs Nurture: let's get real here.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nature versus Nurture is an age-old debate - but a very important one! Which is the biggest influence when it comes to our children, and why does it m...

Episode 15 - Why listening to 'your mate's advice' may be hurting you!

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here's something that I wish I'd understood sooner: in the busy world of parenting it's hard to stop and consider where we're getting our information ...

Episode 14 - How to stop the stories that are stopping you from moving forward.

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stories...we all tell ourselves them but how can we stop getting in your own way, let go of the negative self-talk so that we can move forward positi...

Episode 14 - How to stop the stories that are stopping you from moving forward.

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stories...we all tell ourselves them but how can we stop getting in your own way, let go of the negative self-talk so that we can move forward positi...

Episode 13 - Turning big emotions on their head!

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big emotions - if you've got children it's likely that you've seen your child express big hairy and sometimes scary emotions at some point! In this e...

Episode 12 - Why telling your children to be grateful is the worst thing you can do.

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into why gratitude is so important and how we can start to embed a gratitude habit in your home. We also explore where as pa...

Episode 11 - The Challenge with Mental Health Education in Schools

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the reality of mental health education in schools and look at the challenges that stop more of this education taking place...

Episode 10 - Mum guilt - why NOW is the time to quit it

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mum guilt is such a big thing that it has a trending hashtag. But where does it come from? How does it manifest and most importantly ... how can we st...

Episode 9 - Comparisonitis - Do you have it?

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is it? Why do we do it? What causes it and how do we stop it?

Episode 8 - Why it's Time to Kick Imposter Syndrome

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 7 - My 3 Lockdown Lessons

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Define what imposter syndrome is and why it is so important. How can we re-wire our brain to stop it in its tracks and move forward positively - espe...

Episode 6 - Accomplishment - How it Helps us to Live our Best Lives!

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting - it's often talked about but why does it matter so much? What does the science of accomplishment tell us and how can we ensure we use i...

Episode 5 - Why Meaning is so Critical to our Mental Health

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 4 of this 5 part series we are looking at meaning or purpose and how this contributes to our overall mental health and happiness. How do you ...

Episode 4 - The Power of Relationships

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 3 of our 5 episode series on understanding the science of happiness. In this episode, Laura helps you to understand why the roles relatio...

Episode 3 - Why Engagement Matters So Much to Happiness

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part two of a five episodes series that takes you on a journey of understanding the science of happiness. In this episode, Laura help...

Episode 2 - Exploring the importance of Positive Emotion

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of five deep-dive episodes, Laura takes you through the science of positive emotion. She explores what this is, why it is so important, ...

Episode 1 - Welcome and the secrets to building a happy life

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laura Earnshaw, the founder of myHappymind, tells her story of why she created myHappymind and how she is impacting hundreds of thou...