

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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Sep 1, 2022 • 42min
Mick Daniher: Taking Action & Leading Your Life | Episode 50
“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! During this heartfelt episode, you'll hear a special conversation between Meg and her father Mick Daniher. Hear from Mick what it was like juggling fatherhood, his children's wellbeing and pursuing a career in the AFL. Mick shares the key skills he learned to build flourishing relationships personally and professionally. You will also learn about the importance of sport for boys and girls in building relationships and for their health and wellbeing.
Episode 50 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode50 Thought of The Week - 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!
Aug 25, 2022 • 42min
TSOW49: Dopamine Nation with Dr Anna Lembke
“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 Lembke
Discover how our current culture’s unlimited access to immediate pleasure has led to a dopamine overdrive. Dr Anna Lembke, professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation, discusses how easy it is to slip into addiction as we face this constant struggle between sudden and dramatic increases of dopamine and the potentially chronic dopamine deficit free fall. You will leave this conversation with a better understanding of how dopamine impacts your pleasure, pain, and motivation responses, along with how to regulate this state of being.
Episode 49 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode49
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!
Aug 18, 2022 • 40min
Dr Rebecca Ray: Setting Boundaries & Taking Care Of Yourself | Episode 48
“Boundaries are actually the language of self-worth.” – Dr Rebecca Ray
Learn about the importance of boundaries to maintain personal values and self-worth. In this episode, clinical psychologist and author Dr Rebecca Ray shares her wisdom around setting boundaries, communicating boundaries to others and consistently reinforcing them. Learn how doing so can build more trust and respect in relationships, lead to a greater sense of self-worth and reduce frustration and resentment.
Episode 48 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode48
Thought of The Week - 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!
Aug 11, 2022 • 44min
TSOW47: Boarding Education with Jane Horne
“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
Learn about life in a boarding house from educator, parent and coach Jane Horne as she shares her experiences as the Head of Boarding at Geelong Grammar. Jane shares what it’s like to live and work in a boarding house with middle school girls. Learn how structure and routine enable student learning and the importance of blocking out time for exercise and social interaction to maintain positive feelings and functioning for educators and students alike.
Episode 47 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode47
Thought of The Week - 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!
Aug 4, 2022 • 37min
TSOW46: Workplace Bullying with Josh Bornstein
“Workplace bullying is corrosive to mental health and the longer it goes on, the more harm it can do.” - Josh Bornstein
Hear about the effects of bullying in the workplace and what you can do to help yourself or others in need. In this heartfelt conversation, Meg speaks with esteemed employment lawyer Josh Bornstein about workplace bullying and harassment. Learn to differentiate what is bullying, the obvious and subtle ways bullying can present itself at work and how workplace bullying can impact our mental health. You’ll also hear about the steps you can take, even beyond your Human Resources department, to create a healthier work environment for the benefit of all.
If you’re experiencing workplace bullying, please seek support from your GP, call Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 to talk to someone, or you can learn more about workplace bullying on the website headsup.org.au.
Episode 46 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode46
Thought of The Week - 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!
Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
TSOW45: Managing Expectations with Meg Durham
“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 between expectations and reality to live a more fulfilling life. In this heartfelt solo episode, wellbeing speaker and educator Meg Durham breaks down how the expectations we have of ourselves and others impact the way we feel, function and relate to others. This episode will give you powerful insight into how you can manage your expectations to experience more joy and satisfaction in your life.
Episode 45 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode45
Melbourne Live Event - https://openmindeducation.com/school-of-wellbeing-live/
Thought of The Week - 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!
Jul 21, 2022 • 45min
TSOW44: Accountability Reset with Dr Paige Williams
“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 can be clear, it can be kind.” - Dr Paige Williams
Learn about resetting accountability to create positive change in your work environment. In this heartfelt conversation, Meg speaks with acclaimed writer and speaker Dr Paige Williams. You’ll learn how to redefine accountability and responsibility in a way that just makes sense. Get excited to reset the way you and your team interact to create better overall success and wellbeing in the workplace.
Episode 44 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode44 Thought of The Week - 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!
Jul 14, 2022 • 48min
TSOW43: Personal Power with Lisa Corduff
“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 overwhelmed, burnt-out or unhappy? You’re not alone. Learn about accessing your personal power to create positive change in your life. In this conversation, transformational coach Lisa Corduff shares her experiences coaching women to get out of autopilot and create new positive habits to live happier, more sustainable lives.
Episode 43 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode43
Thought of The Week 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!
Jul 7, 2022 • 37min
TSOW42: Child Psychiatry with Dr Chris Wever
“Often a child is not functioning well because of a capacity problem, not because they’re ‘naughty’.” - Dr Chris Wever
Learn about children’s behavioural issues to be the best educator, parent and carer you can be. As a Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist, Dr Chris Wever helps children, schools, parents, and educators overcome behavioural issues early on. Leave this heartfelt conversation feeling empowered to recognise signs in young children today for a better tomorrow.
Episode 42 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode42
Thought of The Week - 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!
Jun 30, 2022 • 46min
TSOW41: Relationship Success with Allison Heiliczer
"Think about having less assumptions, but more curiosity." – Allison Heiliczer
Relationships can be tricky. If you have a relationship (or two) in your life that you struggle with, this episode could be a turnaround point for you. Psychotherapist Allison Heiliczer shares a wealth of information to help you understand the nuances of relationships. Whether you're thinking about your partner, children, students or colleagues, this conversation explores ways to flourish in every relationship in your life.
Episode 41 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode40
Thought of The Week - 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!


