The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

“On average there will be seven serious incidents of abuse before someone will recognise that they are in a difficult relationship." Dannielle Miller What is a respectful relationship, and how do you know if you (or your children/students) are in one? In this episode, CEO of Enlighten Education Dannielle Miller explores the power of education and the obvious and subtle ways abuse can manifest in relationships. So get ready to feel empowered to make a difference and speak up where it's needed most. *Please know that help is available and you can contact 18000RESPECT (1800 737 732) for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Episode 32 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode32/

"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're anything like the rest of us, you might find yourself intimidated by the topic of epigenetics. However, you don't need to be a scientist to get a lot from this episode. Dr Jared has a unique way of translating scientific research into easily digestible lessons that make sense. Don't be surprised if you learn something new about yourself simply by listening to this fascinating conversation. You'll also discover how adaptable genes are and walk away with a firm understanding of what actionable changes you can take today to feel better and live well. Episode 31 Shownotes   CONNECT Dr Jared Cooney Horvath - YouTube | LinkedIn Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   LINKS Free Energy Masterclass - Register Now Energy By Design - Learn More | Enrol Now  Thought of The Week - Subscribe Now

"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 Di Barolo Never underestimate the power of your wardrobe. Learn what it means to amplify your identity and step forward with more confidence during this conversation with the Founder of the Australian Style Institute, Lauren Di Bartolo. In this conversation, Meg and Lauren dive deep into the psychology of fashion and what you can do to create more joy in your life… and in your wardrobe. Episode 30 Shownotes CONNECT Lauren Di Bartolo - Website | Instagram Australian Style Institute - Website | Instagram Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   LINKS Free Energy Masterclass - Register Now Energy By Design - Learn More | Enrol Now  Thought of The Week - Subscribe Now

“If we are constantly in action, we risk becoming disconnected from ourselves and others.” Meg Durham Uncover the stressors that are holding you back from living a life bursting with energy, connection and joy. In this episode, Meg Durham explores modern life's profound impact on the quality of our lives. From an oversupply of consumable content to everything happening at breakneck speed, we can forget to tap into what matters. Episode 29 Shownotes Links Energy By Design Learn | Listen | Waitlist Connect Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Newsletter

"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 psychologist Dr Jo Mitchell for better wellbeing, effectiveness and success at work and in life. In this episode, you’ll discover precisely what burnout is (it’s more common than you think!), the obvious and subtle signs of burnout, and how you can learn to overcome burnout for a flourishing life. Episode 28 Shownotes  Dr Jo Mitchell - Website | About | Instagram Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   ** Meg's Thought of The Week - Subscribe **

"People don't know how good their body is designed to feel." Emily Hazell  Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide Learn about serotonin and natural happiness from Founder of Serotonin Eatery, Exercise and Education Emily Hazell. In this uplifting episode, Meg and Emily discuss what serotonin is and how it differs from happiness and share practical steps you can take to help you feel good. Episode 27 Shownotes  Emily Hazell - Website | Instagram | Facebook Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   ** Meg's Thought of The Week - Subscribe **  

“Anything awkward gets less awkward when it’s faced." Daisy TurnbullAwkward and difficult conversations can be challenging for everybody, but they don’t have to be! In this eye-opening conversation with author and teacher Daisy Turnbull, Meg and Daisy discuss why these conversations are essential, especially in teenage years. Have a listen to this educational podcast episode so you can improve your communication skills for better perspective, boundaries and role modeling. Episode 26 Shownotes   Connect Daisy Turnbull - Books | Instagram | Twitter Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   ** Meg's Thought of The Week - Subscribe **  

“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 understand your emotions from stress management expert Corey Jackson, as he shares how to live a more productive and content life. In this fascinating episode, Meg and Corey discuss the important topic of emotional intelligence; what emotions are, how they impact our daily lives and what we can do to manage them for better wellbeing. Episode 25 Shownotes      Connect Corey Jackson - Email | Website | Facebook | LinkedIn Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings   ** Meg's Thought of The Week - Subscribe **  

“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 thrive together.” Meg Durham  Learn about navigating through the tough times in your life as Meg Durham details four practical strategies to help you stay steady through the worst of it. In this deeply insightful episode, Meg shares personal anecdotes regarding challenges she has faced and shares a wealth of valuable information and insight for moving forward positively. Episode 24 Shownotes  Links Thrive By Design - To learn more send an email to [email protected] Thought of The Week - Subscribe Connect Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings

"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 to support and guide children into becoming highly capable and resilient adults. In this episode with author and educator Julie Lythcott Haims, Meg chats to Julie about how much parenting has changed over the years. You’ll hear about the effects of overparenting and how to help children transition into adulthood and pursue their true passions. Episode 23 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode23 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!

"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 energetic and fulfilling life. In this fascinating episode, Meg and Professor Roxanne Prichard discuss the connection between sleep and your health. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what you can do to modify your sleeping habits so you can take better care of yourself and your wellbeing. So what’s this episode really about?  How good sleep affects our brain function, energy, immunity and wellbeing. The serious detrimental effects that poor sleep can have on our bodies, leaving us more prone to anxiety and depression disorders. What we can do to listen to our bodies and improve our sleep habits and health. Episode 22 Shownotes Join the Thought of The Week newsletter to be the first to know what Meg is working on and loving.   Connect  Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings  

“Losing my vision helped me see better than ever." Jamie Usher Learn about overcoming adversity from ‘The Mind Tradie’ Jamie Usher to help you move forward and make the most of every day. Meg chats to Jamie about how a medical diagnosis challenged his entire belief system in this thoughtful episode. Through this hardship, Jamie dives into the power of hard work, commitment and believing in yourself. Episode 21 Shownotes Join the Thought of The Week email to keep up to date with everything Meg's working on and loving.   Connect  Jamie Usher - Website | Instagram | Facebook Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings

"Children need connection, relationship and attachment more than they need anything else" Dr Vanessa Lapointe Learn how to have a positive influence on children's wellbeing during times of transition. In this fascinating episode, Meg chats to acclaimed psychologist Dr Vanessa Lapointe about the impact of the Covid pandemic on our young people. Learn about the effects of remote learning and the feelings and behaviours that could arise going back to school. Episode 20 show notes Connect Dr Vanessa Lapointe - Website | Instagram | Facebook Meg Durham - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn  

"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 the respected psychologist, Dr Travis Kemp, to take better care of yourself for a happier life. In this powerful episode, Meg chats to Dr Travis about how easy it is to get caught in a cycle of constantly helping others at the expense of your wellbeing. Episode 19 Shownotes  https://openmindeducation.com/episode19/   Connect  Dr Travis Kemp - LinkedIn | ICCP Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Energy By Design | Bookings   Subscribe - Thought Of The Week    

"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 design keeps us doing things in familiar and predictable ways. And yet we all have a deep desire to learn and grow. If something's not working for you in your life, it takes effort and energy to change it. It takes failing and starting again. So whether you're seeking more energy, a new goal or more contentment, this episode with Meg breaks down insightful tools you can use today for actionable change. Listen in so you can take a step forward in the right direction for better wellbeing. Episode 18 shownotes  Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings

"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 experience self-doubt or believe that you constantly have to achieve more to justify your success. Meg Durham and special guest Cass Dunn dive deep into issues surrounding self-confidence and self-belief and how to tap into both for a more successful life. You'll learn about the importance of recognising self-doubt so that you can better be in control of these feelings, and how trust in yourself can ultimately help you become a happier, more mindful human. Episode 17 shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode17  Connect Cass Dunn - Website | Instagram | Books | Podcast Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings  

"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 highlight the broader issues we face and how we're not to blame for our waning attention and focus. You'll learn how the social media business model is used to actively steal our attention and the impact notifications and multitasking is having on the way we think, feel and act. The good news is we can do something about it, Johann shares what we can do to reclaim our focus. Episode 16 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode16 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!  

"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 them without a clear action plan. This struggle can lead to feeling down, lack of purpose and no motivation. You’ll hear Meg Durham and Dr Suzy Green both share actionable steps towards achieving goals and how you can work towards a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You’ll also learn about what a personal coach can do for you to help as Dr Suzy shares examples of some of her work with clients. So what goal will you work toward next in your life? Listen in to find out! Detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode15/ Connect Dr Suzy Green - Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings    

"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 or difficult transitions in your life and during covid, this episode’s for you. You’ll learn about the complexity of emotions you may experience during challenging times and why they may spark internal conflict. Dr Maria Sirois and Meg Durham provide helpful advice about the healing and growth process so you can find your way back to hope, courage and compassion. Detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode14/ Connect  Dr Maria Sirois - Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Books Meg Durham - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings

“A big problem with perfectionism is getting caught up with little things that don’t actually make that much of a difference." - Jennifer Kemp Learn about the effects of perfectionism from Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Kemp so you can better take care of yourself and others. In this interesting episode, Meg and Jennifer discuss perfectionism and re-examining your core values to lessen the negative impacts of perfectionism in your life. Episode 13 Shownotes  - https://openmindeducation.com/episode13/ Connect  Jennifer Kemp - Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Meg Durham - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings      

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 afloat this year. Thank you for your support and bring on 2022! Meg x    Connect Meg Durham - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings Energy By Design - Learn More | Waitlist

* Trigger Warning: this episode discusses suicide* "If there's a 'magic bullet', it's finding that balance between allowing myself to feel absolutely shit at times. But then, at an appropriate time, take necessary steps to try and pull myself out of it." Dr Tim Shrap Learn about the effects of depression from acclaimed Positive Psychologist Dr Tim Sharp to live life to your greatest potential. In this riveting episode, Meg Durham chats to Founder of The Happiness Institute and leader in mental health Dr Tim Sharp about the art of getting to know ourselves, taking educated risks with our lives and the nuances of depression. Episode 12 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode12/   Connect Dr Tim Sharp - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings    Links R U OK DAY Batyr Beyond Blue Lifeline 11 13 14

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"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 accept everything as given." This episode is for educators, parents and students who need a change in perspective. Your life doesn't need to be perfect in order to enjoy it fully. Listening to this conversation, you'll learn ways to build resilience and find value in yourself and others. Meg and Wendy dive deep into essential life lessons that will inspire you to live well and be happy. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to lead your live well  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode11/   Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"Any change process, or any growth process, is about readiness." – Dr David Else In this fascinating episode, Meg Durham speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr David Else about a range of questions related to therapy. Dr David Else shares thoughtful insights about the therapeutic process and how it can have a positive impact on the way we think, feel and act.  For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to maintain your mind  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode10/   Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

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 suicide, then to realise that it doesn't have to be like that is, on the one hand confronting, but on the other hand, it's extremely empowering." Katrina Myers This episode is for anyone who has dealt with loss or has experienced being overwhelmed by the stressors of life. In this conversation, Katrina Myers explores the power of mindset and meditation for achieving better self-awareness while learning that we don’t always have to ‘do it all’. You will hear touching stories and valuable insights to inspire your growth and empower you to take control of your feelings, thoughts, and actions to improve your life. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to improve your mindset and meditation a part of your life  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode6/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Katrina Myers Website - https://www.katrinamyers.com.au/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katrina_myers_/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katrinamyerscoaching  The Rural Rockstar Podcast - https://www.katrinamyers.com.au/blog     Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"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, function and relate better." Meg Durham I am so excited to share with you information to help you break the cycle of busyness that can leave us feeling wired and tired. If you often feel busy and rundown in your life, then the learning in this podcast is for you. During this solo episode, Meg Durham shines a light on the wellbeing resources she has created and curated that provide easy, practical tools you can use daily for a life well-lived. Her wellbeing coaching has touched the lives of countless students, teachers, educators, and parents, and now it's your turn to listen in. Access the detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode8/     Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  1:1 Wellbeing Coaching Session - Circuit Breaker https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/LhZHoShE  Wellbeing Masterclass - How To Break The Cycle Of Busy  https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/TYD2W76F/checkout 

 "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 needs in healthy or unhealthy ways." - Tom Brunzell As teachers and educators, we often do not see what is happening in our student's lives outside of the classroom, but what we can see is their behaviour in the classroom.When we become skilled at noticing the signs and symptoms of stress in our students - we can start to work towards creating an environment that cultivates opportunities for healing, growth and learning. In this conversation, Meg Durham chats with Dr Tom Brunzell the Director of Education at Berry Street about practical ways to help students heal, learn and thrive.  For detailed shownotes and practical ways to create a trauma-informed, strength-based classroom - www.openmindeducation.com/episode7/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Tom Brunzell Book "Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms" - https://learning.berrystreet.org.au/resources/creating-trauma-informed-strengths-based-classrooms-teacher-strategies-nurturing-students  Website - https://www.berrystreet.org.au/    Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Circuit Breaker 1:1 Session -  https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/LhZHoShE  Fresh Eyes School Wellbeing Consultation - https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/kxf9vT5X   

"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 when anxiety holds you back in life that it's time to take notice. So how do we know when anxiety takes over? Wellbeing experts Dr Jodi Richardson and Meg Durham sit down to discuss what anxiety is, where anxiety comes from, anxiety symptoms to watch out for, and so much more in this riveting episode. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to soothe an anxious mind - www.openmindeducation.com/episode6/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Jodi Richardson Website - https://drjodirichardson.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson/  Well, hello Anxiety! Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-hello-anxiety-with-dr-jodi-richardson/id1585382774?fbclid=IwAR1VaOgjRDT4mKnyi-3dnIu_pEuTnFHGGayoSAu_l8qcEhbhXwvbofibGuw    Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"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 likely that you, or someone close to you, has experienced it in the past few years. And we're here to tell you things are looking up. Shannon Treacy and Meg Durham tackle this tough conversation in an approachable way that just makes sense. Walk away from this conversation with more compassion for yourself and others. For detailed shownotes and practical tips - www.openmindeducation.com/episode5/ To keep up with the latest news and upcoming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Energy By Design - https://openmindeducation.com/energy-by-design/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"I think sleep is perhaps the most underrated human skill." - Dr Sarah McKay Improve your understanding of the brain by listening to Oxford University-educated Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay in this fascinating episode. Understanding the brain doesn't have to be confusing. Whether you're a teacher, parent or big-hearted human, our complex brains share similar, predictable qualities that we can learn from to enhance our brain health and brain function. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to improve your brain health - www.openmindeducation.com/episode4/  To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Sarah McKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainHealth   Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/   

"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 teacher, being happy is something humans naturally strive to be. In this compelling episode, Meg converses with Tal Ben-Shahar, a renowned Professor of Positive Psychology and Best-Selling author, about happiness and the permission to be human. Listen in now to discover the true secret to happiness and how you can apply it to your life starting today. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to be happier - www.openmindeducation.com/episode3/ To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Tal Ben-Shahar Website - https://talbenshahar.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/happiness.studies.academy/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrTalBenShahar    Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/   

"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 dynamic episode is for educators, parents and people like you who feel there is something just a little off about how much time and attention we devote to our devices throughout the day. Featuring the brilliant Dr Kristy Goodwin, we dive deep into conversation about the digital world's impact on our personal and professional lives. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to manage your digital devices - https://openmindeducation.com/ep-2-digital-distractions/  To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Kristy Goodwin Website - https://drkristygoodwin.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkristy/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkristygoodwin    Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

“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, or the human side of the role." Meg Durham If you’re a teacher (or you know someone who is), then it won’t be news to you that educators everywhere are suffering from burnout - and is it any wonder, when you consider everything teachers have to be prepared for? It’s not just about the lesson plans, the class schedules, and the working day that never really ends at 3 pm. It’s the beautifully heavy emotional load that comes with educating young people - only to look more closely and realise that each of them are carrying an emotional load of their own. The first episode of The School of Wellbeing Podcast is all about my journey from childhood to teaching and the hard lessons I learned along the way.  For detailed shownotes for this episode - https://openmindeducation.com/ep-1-if-not-now-when/  To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/      Lifeline Australia 13 11 14  

Meg Durham is an experienced wellbeing speaker, educator and coach. The School of Wellbeing shares real conversations with people that willing to share what they know to help us move forward with a little more courage, compassion and confidnce. Tune is to learn the lessons we didn't learn at school. To keep up with the latest news and events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/