The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham
Episodes
Meg Durham: Manage Your Energy & Reclaim Your Spark | Episode 73
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"When you have energy, it's so much easier to deal with the unexpected surprises in school life." Meg Durham Are you a big-hearted and busy educa...
Chris Cheers: The New Rulebook & How To Embrace Uncertainty | Episode 72
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Life is about living a life of meaning; living a life of authenticity." Chris Cheers Are you ready to break free from outdated norms and embrace a po...
BEST OF 2022: Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation & Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - “Our memory makes it very difficult for us to remember that for every pleasure we pay a price, and for every pain we get a re...
Katrina Bourke: Authentic Leadership & How To Find Sacred Ground | Episode 71
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Knowing and understanding myself allows me to know and understand and to lead others better." - Katrina Bourke Are you an educator looking to evolve ...
BEST OF 2022: Daniela Falecki - Supporting Educators & Making A Positive Impact
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - “Every day, I have to remind myself that there is no finish line…and whatever gets done, that’s enough, and I’m enough....
Dr Nicole LePera: Holistic Psychology & How To Meet Your Authentic Self | Episode 70
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"A large majority of us are allowing our habit self to dictate our day" - Dr Niocle LePera Are you living your life on autopilot and struggl...
BEST OF 2022: Mick Daniher - Taking Action & Leading Your Life
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - “An investment in sport is a good investment in community and wellbeing.” - Mick Daniher In honour of Father's Day, we have a sur...
Ben Scholl + David Berlinski: Thinking Traps & How To Free Your Mind | Episode 69
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Is what I'm thinking about actually helping me?" - David Berlinski Are you an educator looking for ways to help your students break free from negativ...
BEST OF 2022: Dr Sarah Woodhouse - We All Carry Trauma & How To Stop Reacting To Life
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - “Trauma is a reaction to any experience that makes us feel threatened, overwhelmed and out of control.” - Dr Sarah Woodhous...
Lisa Baylis: Self-Compassion & Why We Struggle To Be Kind To Ourselves | Episode 68
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"We perform really well when we're cared for and when we're loved." - Lisa Baylis How do you treat yourself when things don't go to plan, and you don'...
BEST OF 2022: Julie Lythcott-Haims - How To Raise An Adult & Prepare Young People For Success
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - "Parents who feel the need to intervene in the life of their child, also seem to have children who are less capable." Julie Lyt...
Dr Rebecca Ray: Self-Sabotage & Small Habits For A Big Life | Episode 67
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Self-sabotage disconnects you from who want to be.” - Dr Rebecca Ray Are you tired of setting big, unrealistic goals for yourself only to feel di...
BEST OF 2022: Johann Hari - Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
- BEST OF 2022 - "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 epis...
Meg Durham: End of Year Reflections and Hopes For The Future | Episode 66
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"So much has happened, and that's why it's important to take time to stop and think. What were the highlights; what were the lessons? What did I enjoy...
Dr Jo Mitchell: Defining Your Values & Taking Values Aligned Action | Episode 65
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Our values show us the direction that we want to head in life.” - Dr Jo Mitchell. Personal values are the guiding principles that shape our belie...
Dr Donna Cross: The Ripple Effect of Staff Wellbeing & How Staff Wellbeing Impacts Student Outcomes | Episode 64
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Teacher wellbeing is critical for educational outcomes, social outcomes, emotional outcomes, and of course, even the physical health of children.”...
Dr Arne Rubinstein: Rites of Passage & How To Honour Each Stage of Life | Episode 63
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Story sharing is the most simple, beautiful and powerful way of creating community and sense of belonging.” - Dr Arne Rubinstein As a society, do...
Dr Peggy Kern: Living Well Despite The Struggles of Life | Episode 62
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
David Gillespie: Sweet Poison & The Addictive Nature of Sugar | Episode 61
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Sugar is an addictive substance.” - David Gillespie Get ready for an episode that will change the way you look at your eating, exercise and ...
Lisa Curry: Shares Her Personal Stories of Life, Love and Loss | Episode 60
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's really hard to look after your family when your cup is empty." - Lisa Curry TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains adult conversations about dis...
Dr Sarah Woodhouse: We All Carry Trauma & How To Break Free | Episode 59
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Trauma is a reaction to any experience that makes us feel threatened, overwhelmed and out of control.” - Dr Sarah Woodhouse Whether you’re awar...
Meg Durham: The Guilt Trap & How To Break Free | Episode 58
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 g...
Dana Kerford: Friendship Fires & The 4 Powerful Friendship Facts | Episode 57
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“When we ignore negative emotions in our relationships, they just gets bigger.” - Dana Kerford. Educators and parents today have become more ...
Benita Bensch: Making Decisions & Taking Value Aligned Action | Episode56
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Everything is always a choice - whether we’re consciously aware of it or not.” - Benita Bensch Do you sometimes avoid making decisions? Are yo...
TSOW55: Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“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 me...
TSOW54: Magazines & Menopause with Ali Daddo
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“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 fee...
TSOW 53: Recreational Complaining with Meg Durham
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Is complaining helping you to move forward, or keeping you stuck?” - Meg Durham Join Meg in this heartfelt solo episode about the differences bet...
TSOW52: Living Through Burnout with Peta Sitcheff
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Invest in yourself. You are irreplaceable.” – Peta Sitcheff Learn about life after burnout from acclaimed author, speaker and growth consultant...
Daniela Falecki: Supporting Educators & Making A Positive Impact | Episode 51
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Every day, I have to remind myself that there is no finish line…and whatever gets done, that’s enough, and I’m enough.”- Daniela Falecki Co...
Mick Daniher: Taking Action & Leading Your Life | Episode 50
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Investment in sport is a good investment in community and wellbeing.” - Mick Daniher In honour of Father's Day, we have a surprise for you! Durin...
TSOW49: Dopamine Nation with Dr Anna Lembke
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Our memory makes it very difficult for us to remember that for every pleasure we pay a price, and for every pain we get a reward.” - Dr Anna Lemb...
Dr Rebecca Ray: Setting Boundaries & Taking Care Of Yourself | Episode 48
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Boundaries are actually the language of self-worth.” – Dr Rebecca Ray Learn about the importance of boundaries to maintain personal value...
TSOW47: Boarding Education with Jane Horne
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Students are here to learn and we need to allow their curiosity and their courage and their compassion to come to the surface.” – Jane Horne Le...
TSOW46: Workplace Bullying with Josh Bornstein
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Workplace bullying is corrosive to mental health and the longer it goes on, the more harm it can do.” - Josh Bornstein Hear about the effec...
TSOW45: Managing Expectations with Meg Durham
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“When we give ourselves permission to be human, we give other people permission to be human too.” – Meg Durham Learn how to narrow the gap betwe...
TSOW44: Accountability Reset with Dr Paige Williams
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Accountability is integrity in action. It’s saying what you’ll do and doing what you say. It doesn’t have to be complex. It can be clean, it ...
TSOW43: Personal Power with Lisa Corduff
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“We don’t prioritise ourselves as though we are one of the most important things in our own lives.” – Lisa Corduff Do you sometimes feel overw...
TSOW42: Child Psychiatry with Dr Chris Wever
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Often a child is not functioning well because of a capacity problem, not because they’re ‘naughty’.” - Dr Chris Wever Learn about children’...
TSOW41: Relationship Success with Allison Heiliczer
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Think about having less assumptions, but more curiosity." – Allison Heiliczer Relationships can be tricky. If you have a relationship (or two) in y...
Maggie Dent: Raising Girls To Be Healthy, Happy and Heard | Episode 40
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"So often we jump in with advice when they just want us to listen." Maggie Dent If you are a parent, teacher or coach of young girls or teenage g...
TSOW39: Authentic Connections with Dr Suniya Luthar
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If you want a child to do well, your first job is to make sure the primary caregiver is doing well." Dr Suniya Luthar Learn about the importance of c...
TSOW38: Get Moving with Dr Gordon Spence
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Healthy aging isn’t something that starts in your 60s or 70s; it’s a lifelong process.” Dr Gordon Spence Physical movement is innate in all o...
TSOW 37: Expect Excuses with Meg Durham
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Excuses are a very healthy and predictable part of the human experience.” Meg Durham Excuses are more powerful than you may think. They are hardw...
TSOW36: Human Kindness with Danny Mayson-Kinder
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"When parents die, you lose a bit of your past. But when your child dies, you lose your entire future." Danny Mayson-Kinder When you experience the de...
TSOW35: Digital Dilemmas with Yasmin London
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“With a bit of knowledge and expertise, we can support our young people to manage digital dilemmas effectively." Yasmin London There is a lot to con...
TSOW34: Authentic Purpose with Zach Mercurio PhD
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Some of the most extraordinary people I’ve met do ordinary things with an extraordinary perspective." Zach Mercurio Ph.D. If you are curious to und...
TSOW33: Fuelling Performance with Dr Emily Meehan
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Let’s build a healthy person, and then let’s build a high performing person, because ultimately, you’re not going to perform well if you’re...
TSOW 32: When Love Hurts with Dannielle Miller
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“On average there will be seven serious incidents of abuse before someone will recognise that they are in a difficult relationship." Dannielle Mille...
TSOW 31 Epigenetics 101 with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Genes are so powerful because they come into the world ready to interact and adjust to the environmental demands" Dr Jared Cooney Horvath If you...
TSOW 30: Personal Styling with Lauren Di Bartolo
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We deny ourselves the opportunities to grow, to connect and to re-connect with others because we don’t feel like we have anything to wear." Lauren ...
TSOW 29: Creating Space with Meg Durham
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“If we are constantly in action, we risk becoming disconnected from ourselves and others.” Meg Durham Uncover the stressors that are holding you b...
TSOW 28: Beyond Burnout with Dr Jo Mitchell
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Recognise what is within your control, and what really isn’t." Dr Jo Mitchell Learn how to identify and overcome burnout from clinical and coaching...
TSOW 27: Feeling Good with Emily Hazell
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"People don't know how good their body is designed to feel." Emily Hazell Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide Learn about serotonin and natural ...
TSOW 26: Awkward Conversations with Daisy Turnbull
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Anything awkward gets less awkward when it’s faced." Daisy TurnbullAwkward and difficult conversations can be challenging for everybody, but they...
TSOW 25: Emotional Balance with Corey Jackson
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“How controlled my attention is dictates how in control I am of what I say and do while the emotions are rising.” Corey Jackson Learn to understan...
TSOW 24: The Messy Middle with Meg Durham
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“If you’re going through some hard times, make sure that you have people to talk to; we are not designed to thrive alone - we are designed to thri...
Julie Lythcott-Haims: How To Raise An Adult & Prepare Young People For Success | Episode 23
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Parents who feel the need to intervene in the life of their child, also seem to have children who are less capable." Julie Lythcott-Haims Learn how t...
TSOW 22: Sleep Habits with Professor Roxanne Prichard
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Sleep is not wasted time. It is training time. It is learning time." Professor Roxanne Prichard Learn how to improve your sleep habits for a more ene...
TSOW 21: Seeing Clearly with Jamie Usher
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Losing my vision helped me see better than ever." Jamie Usher Learn about overcoming adversity from ‘The Mind Tradie’ Jamie Usher to help you m...
Dr Vanessa Lapointe: Your Back To School Emotion Guide | Episode 20
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Children need connection, relationship and attachment more than they need anything else" Dr Vanessa Lapointe Learn how to have a positive influence o...
TSOW 19: The Skilled Helper with Dr Travis Kemp
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There are times when it's not the best thing to be helping somebody who's suffering" - Dr Travis Kemp Learn how to become a ‘skilled helper’ from...
Meg Durham: Creating Change & The 5 C's | Episode 18
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"When we start to feel uncomfortable, we often stop and avoid that discomfort; because we're getting to the edge of our comfort zone." Our brain's des...
Cass Dunn: Cultivating Confidence & Self-Trust | Episode 17
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 experie...
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus & Why You Can't Pay Attention | Episode 16
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 h...
Dr Suzy Green: Wellbeing Goals & Coaching Psychology | Episode 15
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
Dr Maria Sirois: A Short Course in Happiness After Loss | Episode 14
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
Jennifer Kemp: The Patterns of Perfectionism | Episode 13
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“A big problem with perfectionism is getting caught up with little things that don’t actually make that much of a difference." - Jennifer Kemp Lea...
Meg Durham: My Top 5 Wellbeing Strategies for 2021 | BONUS
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 afl...
Dr Tim Sharp: Understanding Depression & Self-Compassion | Episode 12
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
* Trigger Warning: this episode discusses suicide* "If there's a 'magic bullet', it's finding that balance between allowing myself to feel absolutely ...
BONUS: Your Festive Season Survival Guide with Katrina Myers
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: Your Festive Season Survival Guide. Connect Katrina Myers - Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast Meg Durham - We...
Wendy Ashley-Cooper: Wholehearted Leadership & Taking Chances | Episode 11
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
Dr David Else: The Importance of Therapy & Mind Maintenance | Episode 10
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Any change process, or any growth process, is about readiness." – Dr David Else In this fascinating episode, Meg Durham speaks with Clinical Psycho...
Katrina Myers: The Power of Mindset and Meditation | Episode 9
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This conversation addresses the topic of suicide "When you have seen the darkest side of depression, and you've lost a parent to suic...
Meg Durham: How To Break The Cycle Of Busy | Episode 8
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"At the end of the day, good intentions are simply not enough. We have to take courageous action. We have to do things differently in order to feel, f...
Dr Tom Brunzell: Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based Classrooms | Episode 7
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"When I see a kid struggle, the first thing I think of is, 'What unmet need is this kid trying to meet?' Because we're all trying to meet our ne...
Dr Jodi Richardson: Anxious Minds & Learning To Thirve With Anxiety | Episode 6
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 wh...
Shannon Treacy: Seeking Help & The Power of Self-Compassion | Episode 5
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 l...
Dr Sarah McKay With Understanding The Brain | Episode 4
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I think sleep is perhaps the most underrated human skill." - Dr Sarah McKay Improve your understanding of the brain by listening to Oxford University...
Tal Ben-Shahar: The Science of Happiness & The Permission To Be Human | Episode 3
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 teach...
Dr Kristy Goodwin: Digital Distractions & Focusing On What Matters Most | Episode 2
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 dyn...
Meg Durham: If Not Now, When & My Story So Far | Episode 1
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“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, o...
Trailer
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Durham is an experienced wellbeing speaker, educator and coach. The School of Wellbeing shares real conversations with people that willing to shar...