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The School
of Wellbeing Podcast

The School of
Wellbeing Podcast

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No matter if you are new to working in schools or have been part of the profession for years, modern education is intense, fast paced and constantly changing. If you are feeling drained, you are not the only one.

These honest conversations, grounded in lived experience, share real stories and practical tools to support you in your classrooms, staffrooms and beyond, and will inspire you to take deliberate action towards more energy, clarity and confidence.

The must-listen podcast for teachers Who are ready to priortise their wellbeing

Listen to All the Episodes Here!

Meg Durham 10/8/26 Meg Durham 10/8/26

Autism Insights & The Invisible Demands Of School Life with Prof Dawn Adams

What do autistic students wish we knew?

In this episode, Professor Dawn Adams shares practical insights to help us better understand autism, look beyond behaviour and recognise the invisible demands many autistic students navigate every day.

Meg Durham 28/7/26 Meg Durham 28/7/26

Relational Mindset & Understanding Behaviour to Deepen Connection with Sue Chandler

What if our assumptions are getting in the way of our relationships?

In this episode of The School of Wellbeing, Sue Chandler shares how our relational mindset can transform the way we understand behaviour, navigate conflict and strengthen relationships.

Meg Durham 13/7/26 Meg Durham 13/7/26

The Pruning Principle & Strategic Subtraction with Dr Simon Breakspear

What if greater impact starts with less, not more?

In this episode, Dr Simon Breakspear explains why strategic subtraction may be one of the most important leadership skills in education, helping educators and school leaders create greater clarity, focus and sustainable impact.

Meg Durham 29/6/26 Meg Durham 29/6/26

Beyond Survival Mode & Thriving As A Trauma-Informed Professional with Megan Corcoran

What if caring for others didn't mean doing it all on your own?

In this episode, Megan Corcoran shares how educators can support others without sacrificing their own wellbeing, exploring trauma-informed practices, and sustainable ways to care for ourselves and others.

Meg Durham 15/6/26 Meg Durham 15/6/26

The Invisible Load & How To Carry It Differently with Dr Libby

What are you carrying that no one else can see?

In this episode, Dr Libby shares a powerful perspective on stress, overwhelm and the invisible load many educators carry.
She helps us understand why we feel the way we do and what can actually help.

Meg Durham 1/6/26 Meg Durham 1/6/26

Strategic Thinking & What Got You Here Won't Get You There with Janine Stratford

When was the last time you gave yourself time to think?

In this episode, Janine Stratford shares how the pressure to respond quickly can keep us stuck in reactive mode, and what becomes possible when we slow down, even briefly, to think more strategically.

Meg Durham 19/5/26 Meg Durham 19/5/26

Staff Wellbeing 2.0 & From Good Intentions To Real Change with Daniela Falecki

How has our thinking about staff wellbeing evovled?

In this episode, Daniela Falecki shares her insights on how the staff wellbeing in schools conversation has shifted, and what we are beginning to see with more clarity.

Meg Durham 30/4/26 Meg Durham 30/4/26

Staff Online Safety & How To Better Protect Teachers and School Leaders with Susan McLean

What’s happening to school staff online?

In this episode, Susan McLean shares what’s happening to school staff online, the impact on wellbeing and safety, and practical steps to better protect themselves.

Meg Durham 17/4/26 Meg Durham 17/4/26

Sleep Matters & Why Big-Hearted Educators Struggle To Switch Off with Maria Ruberto

Do you find it hard to switch off?

In this episode, Maria Ruberto shares why so many big-hearted professionals feel exhausted at the end of the day yet struggle to switch off.

Meg Durham 3/4/26 Meg Durham 3/4/26

Self-Preservation & How To Honour Our Limits At Work with Bianca McLeish

What if working harder isn’t the answer?

In this episode, Bianca McLeish discusses teacher burnout, nervous system regulation, and sustainable wellbeing strategies that support long-term resilience in schools. Together, we explore how educators can protect their energy, work within their limits, and continue to care deeply without depleting themselves.

Meg Durham 3/4/26 Meg Durham 3/4/26

Burnout Iceberg & The Invisible Forces Driving Staff Burnout in Schools with Sue Langley

What’s really driving burnout in schools?

In this episode, Sue Langley explores what sits beneath burnout, from the patterns we repeat, to the structures shaping our workload, to the beliefs about sacrifice and success that influence how we work.

Meg Durham 20/3/26 Meg Durham 20/3/26

Reflective Practice & The Importance of Professional Supervision in Schools with Greer Kharidi

Where do your thoughts go after the school day ends?

In this episode, Greer Kharidi explores professional supervision in schools and why it’s one of the most important, yet missing, supports for big-hearted humans working in schools.