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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 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. From targeted harassment to reputational risk, this conversation explores the growing challenges educators face in an increasingly public and fast-moving digital world.

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

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

How much of your day are you carrying into the night?

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. This conversation reframes sleep as a professional advantage and offers practical strategies to reduce rumination and restore clarity.

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.