Pooky Ponders – Big Questions with Brilliant People
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Informal but informative.... Dr Pooky Knightsmith explores questions related to mental health and special needs. Sometimes it's deep, sometimes it's funny, it will always make you think...
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How can Transactional Analysis help improve behaviour and wellbeing? | Steve Russell
January 24, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBToday’s question is: “How can Transactional Analysis help improve behaviour and wellbeing?” I’m in conversation with Steve Russell. Steve is passionate about helping people draw out the best in themselves and those they teach/support/lead. His belief in the transformative power of education sees him spending much of his time coming alongside teachers, leaders and pupils to upskill and empower them. LINKS: Website: http://beyondbehaviour.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve...
Is there really always a reason behind bad behaviour? | Suzie Hayman
January 17, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBToday’s question is: “Is there really always a reason behind bad behaviour?” I’m in conversation with Suzie Hayman: Agony aunt Woman magazine, trustee Family Lives, patron Unique Kidz, accredited parenting practitioner, counsellor, author and broadcaster. LINKS: Website: http://www.agony-aunt.com Books (31 of them!): https://smile.amazon.co.uk/s?k=suzie+hayman&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-hayman-870a171/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sustie If you e...
How can we create a world in which no one is held back by mental health problems? | Miranda wolpert
January 10, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBToday’s question is: How can we create a world in which no one is held back by mental health problems? I’m in conversation with Miranda Wolpert. Miranda is the Director of Mental Health at the Wellcome Trust and a professor at UCL. Wellcome photography prize entry: https://wellcome.org/our-work/wellcome-photography-prize/2021 All in the Mind Awards entry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2pcrn913xlQMb1bD6wQDkgk/all-in-the-mind-awards-2021 Active Ingredients research summaries...
How is a trauma informed relational approach supporting schools? | Molly MacLeod & Anna Gregory
January 03, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBToday’s question is “How is a trauma informed relational approach supporting schools post COVID?” and I’m in conversation with Molly MacLeod and Anna Gregory. Links: http://www.restoreourschools.com http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/restorative-practice https://peacemakers.org.uk Anna’s linkedin: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagregorys/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon for £1 a month or by ...
How can adults help to build emotional wellbeing and confidence in children | Sarah Gilbert
December 27, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBToday’s question is “How can adults help to build emotional wellbeing and confidence in children” and I’m in conversation with Sarah Gilbert. Website: http://www.sarahrgilbert.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-gilbert-81370427/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahrgilbert88 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahrgilbert88/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon for £1 a month or by inviti...
What is solutions focused coaching and how could it drive down exclusions? | Geoff James
December 20, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBToday’s question is “What is solutions focused coaching and how could it drive down exclusions? ” and I’m in conversation with Geoff James. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrGeoffJames42 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-james-7884215a/ Website http://www.thesolutionsfocusedcoach.com Book: G James 2016 “Transforming behaviour in the classroom - a solution focused guide for new teachers” Sage - https://amzn.to/3fGmqCR G James 2019 “Solutions Focused Coaching - workbook...
How does Western education impact on the mental health of our young people? | Val Bolam
December 14, 2020 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBToday I’m in conversation with Val Bolam and our question is ‘How does Western education impact on the mental health of our young people. Could it be time for change?’ Val is a specialist Teaching Assistant, with a training background in social care, she has worked in both main stream and special school settings, across all key stages supporting students with a wide range of additional needs. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/val_bolam The videos Val referred to: Playing the ga...
How can schools build children's healthy coping skills and self-esteem? | Jo Morton-Brown
December 06, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. Today’s question is How can schools build children's healthy coping skills and self-esteem and I’m in conversation with Jo Morton-Brown. Links: Website: https://www.weareflourish.co.uk/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFB1XwKcbymlIJCzyeo6eg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-morton-brown-412468183/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by shar...
What are some common misunderstandings about autism?| Andrew Edwards
December 06, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBToday’s question is What are some common misunderstandings about autism and I’m in conversation with Andrew Edwards. Links: Website: http://www.andrewedwardsautism.co.uk Book: I’ve Got a Stat for You- My Life with Autism - https://amzn.to/3mCNwx6 Andrew’s interview with John Humphrys on BBC Radio Four Today on Easter Saturday 2015 that led to my publisher Bennion Kearny headhunting him: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02npcvp Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work...
What drives us to read (and write) really twisted stories? | Mark Edwards
November 29, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBToday’s question is What drives us to read (and write) really twisted stories? And I’m in conversation with best selling author Mark Edwards Links: Mark’s books: https://amzn.to/3lkejxi Twitter: https://twitter.com/mredwards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markedwardsauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markedwardsbooks Website: https://www.markedwardsauthor.com Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me...
Could rap be the antidote to stigma when it comes to mental illness? | Emma Charlton & Joel McIlvern
November 23, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBToday’s question is "Could rap be the antidote to stigma when it comes to mental illness?" And I’m in conversation with Emma Charlton and Joel McIlven Here’s a link to the Stress on the Brain rap video that inspired our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/Stressonthebrain Other links: The school Joel works for, where the students who recorded the Stress on the Brain at are from - URL: https://newrivercollege.co.uk The youth project, who were the artistic partner in this project, and a...
How can we recognise and respond to panic disorder in teenagers? | Polly Waite
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBToday’s question is “How can we recognise and respond to panic disorder in teenagers?” and I’m in conversation with Polly Waite Website: https://research.reading.ac.uk/andy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollywaite and https://twitter.com/AnDY_Res_Clin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-waite-4479b28a/ PANDA study: https://research.reading.ac.uk/andy/about/research/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Pa...
How can we help more men speak up about rape? | Ross McGill
November 08, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host. Welcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host. Today’s question is “How can we help more men speak up about rape?” and I’m in conversation with Ross McGill Ross’s blog post “The Burden Of 32 Years Of Silence” https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2018/08/18/sexual-abuse/ Te...
How can we help more men speak up about rape? | Ross McGill
November 08, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host. Welcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host. Today’s question is “How can we help more men speak up about rape?” and I’m in conversation with Ross McGill Ross’s blog post “The Burden Of 32 Years Of Silence” https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2018/08/18/sexual-abuse/ Te...
How can we use psychology's secrets to boost our wellbeing? | Aidan Harvey-Craig
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBToday’s question is “How can we use psychology's secrets to boost our wellbeing?” and I’m in conversation with Aidan Harvey-Craig Book: https://amzn.to/2YkGcMK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-harvey-craig-29205b190/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/psychologyhack Website: https://www.wellbeinghacks.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHMEiglCgGRr3bZxdFDl7w Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on ...
What does every teacher need to know about neuroplasticity and learning? | Jennifer A Hawkins
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBToday’s question is “What does every teacher need to know about neuroplasticity and learning?” and I’m in conversation with Jennifer A Hawkins Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenhawk6248 Website: https://www.jahawkins.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindartpaintings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-a-hawkins-8880b6164/ Book: https://amzn.to/32bwM7v Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patr...
What do recycled flower bottle sculptures have to do with wellbeing? | Kat Hall
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBToday’s question is “What do recycled flower bottle sculptures have to do with wellbeing?” and I’m in conversation with Kat Hall. For over 15 years Kat has been running bespoke art workshops in schools and the local community through her company Arts Generation. Kat is a mixed media artist and is committed to providing creative, meaningful and exciting art projects. During lockdown Kat has been creating digital art lessons which require minimal or recycled materials. Twitter: https://twitt...
What is selective mutism and how can we help? | Gino Hipolito
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday’s question is “What is selective mutism and how can we help?” and I’m in conversation with Gino Hipolito. Links: Gino’s webinar for school staff (running on 20th & 27th October 2020): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/selective-mutism-awareness-in-schools-tickets-121223283103 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinoSHipolito Organisations supporting SM in the UK: http://www.selectivemutism.org.uk http://www.ispeak.org.uk/Overview.aspx The previous episode that Gino referred to is: "How d...
What is selective mutism and how can we help? | Gino Hipolito
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday’s question is “What is selective mutism and how can we help?” and I’m in conversation with Gino Hipolito. Links: Gino’s webinar for school staff (running on 20th & 27th October 2020): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/selective-mutism-awareness-in-schools-tickets-121223283103 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinoSHipolito Organisations supporting SM in the UK: http://www.selectivemutism.org.uk http://www.ispeak.org.uk/Overview.aspx The previous episode that Gino referred to is: "How d...
Men don’t talk about mental health: myth or masculine trait? | Tim Boughton
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBToday’s question is “Men don’t talk about mental health: myth or masculine trait?” and I’m in conversation with Tim Boughton Tim left the military in 2008 having been both an Army Officer and a Commando Pilot in the Fleet Air Arm. Since leaving in 2008 he has been in the financial sector in London where he has looked after the interests of some of the worlds wealthiest people as an advisor and friend. Through this, he has seen the stress and strain that both wealth and responsibility bring;...
Does 'inspiration porn' fuel imposter syndrome for disabled people? | Charlotte Claydon
September 30, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBToday’s question is “Does 'inspiration porn' fuel imposter syndrome for disabled people?” and I’m in conversation with Charlotte Claydon “I'm 32 years old and live in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and use a powered wheelchair to get around. I also have an assistance dog called Lexi, trained through the charity 'Canine Partners' who helps me with everyday tasks like picking up dropped items off the floor and tugging the doors open at home. I also have depression ...
How can you survive and thrive after a toxic workplace? | Lynn McCann
September 26, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBToday’s question is “How can you survive and thrive after a toxic workplace” and I’m in conversation with Lynn McCann Lynn is an independent autism specialist, author and trainer who started her own business after a difficult experience of being bullied at work. Seven years later, what has she learned? Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReachoutASC Website: https://www.reachoutasc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mccann-11402381/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my...
Is autism a blessing or a curse? | Pete Wharmby
September 19, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBToday’s question is “Is autism a blessing or a curse?” and I’m in conversation with Pete Wharmby. Twitter: https://twitter.com/commaficionado YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4gGMgKb79mM-A87zQNi6kQ] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pwharmbyautism Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon for £1 a month or by inviting me to speak at your setting or event.***
What part do the creative arts have to play in the catchup curriculum? | Helen Pitchford
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBToday’s question is “What part do the creative arts have to play in the catchup curriculum?” and I’m in conversation with Helen Pitchford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebuddhaplaytherapist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilbuddhaplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlebuddhaplayandcreativeartstherapy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-pitchford-8a8852129/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining ...
What’s it like to design a school from the ground up? | Adam Dabin
September 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWelcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people. I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host. Today’s question is “What’s it like to design a school from the ground up?” and I’m in conversation with Adam Dabin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dabin-06aa0712b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamDabin Website: http://www.sirbobbyrobsonschool.co.uk Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources;...
What can the rest of the world learn from the Scottish approach to ACEs? | Laura McConnell
September 09, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBToday’s question is “What can the rest of the world learn from the Scottish approach to ACEs?” and I’m in conversation with Laura McConnell. Laura is a teacher who has worked for over a decade in Scottish mainstream primary schools, most recently in a Support for Learning capacity. As an adult, Laura was diagnosed as Autistic and ADHD. She is passionate about inclusion in education and advocates for the voices of Neurodivergent and disabled individuals to be heard when planning services tha...
How can we support school staff mental health? | Amy Sayer
September 04, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBToday’s question is “How can we support school staff mental health” and I’m in conversation with Amy Sayer Book: https://amzn.to/2PKGgAC Twitter: https://twitter.com/amysayer2010 Blog: https://amysayerwrites.wordpress.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysayer/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon for £1 a month or by inviting me to speak at your setting or event.***
How do you go from elective mutism to public speaking? | Caroline Harroe
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBToday’s question is “How do you go from elective mutism to public speaking?” and I’m in conversation with Caroline Harroe. Caroline Harroe is a cofounder of Harmless and one of its Directors. Now working as the CEO she is also a qualified and accredited humanistic and CBT psychotherapist, delivering direct therapeutic help to people that self harm. Caroline overcame her own substantial experience of self harm and after many years of accessing mental health services, now dedicates her time t...
What practical steps can we all take to avoid everyday racism? | Ann Marie Christian
August 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBToday’s question is “What practical steps can we all take to avoid everyday racism and where might we go wrong?” and I’m in conversation with Ann Marie Christian Ann Marie is an award-winning International Safeguarding Consultant. Website: http://annmariechristian.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Annmariechild LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-christian-ba-hons-7116b71b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annmariechild/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annmariechrist...
How can technology help us to help people? | Jonathan Singer
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBToday’s question is “How can technology help us to help people?” and I’m in conversation with Jonathan Singer, President of the American Association of Suicidology, Host of the longest standing podcast for social workers and many other things besides (his bio is astounding!) Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/socworkpodcast Jonathan's Book, Suicide in Schools: https://amzn.to/3giZuZQ Jonathan's podcast, the social work podcast: https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com Suppo...
How can help technology help us to help people? | Jonathan Singer
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBToday’s question is “How can technology help us to help people?” and I’m in conversation with Jonathan Singer, President of the American Association of Suicidology, Host of the longest standing podcast for social workers and many other things besides (his bio is astounding!) Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/socworkpodcast Jonathan's Book, Suicide in Schools: https://amzn.to/3giZuZQ Jonathan's podcast, the social work podcast: https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com
How can we empower girls to be fiercely independent? | Beth Dawson
August 22, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBToday’s question is “How can we empower girls to be fiercely independent?” and I’m in conversation with Beth Dawson Beth is a teacher of drama who has worked in a range of schools since starting teaching twenty years ago. Now as Head of Sutton High School, within the Girls’ Day School Trust, she feels she has the best job in the world. Twitter: https://twitter.com/suttonhighdh Website: https://www.suttonhigh.gdst.net Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so...
Do creativity and confidence always go hand in hand? | Lucy Sicks
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBToday’s question is “Do creativity and confidence always go hand in hand? ” and I’m in conversation with Lucy Sicks. Lucy, is CEO and Founder of LIFEbeat an organisation which builds creative programme communities to nurture the wellbeing of young people. She previously enjoyed a full career in the arts, where in her final role as Director of The London Contemporary Art Fair for 5 years, she developed her leadership skills at the cutting edge of a lively visual arts sector, deepening he...
What is the role of the charity sector in rooting out racism? | Kadra Abdinasir
August 15, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBToday’s question is “What is the role of the charity sector in rooting out racism?” and I’m in conversation with Kadra Abdinasir Kadra joined the Organising Committee of #CharitySoWhite in November 2019 and works with the team to lead conversations about racism in the charity sector and promote change. She is currently Head of Children and Young People’s Mental Health at Centre for Mental Health and leads their policy and research programmes in this area. As part of her role, she is also ...
How much of ourselves should we bring to the workplace? | Lisa Cherry
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBToday’s question is “How much of ourselves should we bring to the workplace?” and I’m in conversation with Lisa Cherry Lisa brings over 30 years experience of working in Education and Social Work settings and a 30-year journey of personal recovery from a fractured childhood. Lisa's own recovery journey brought about her taking the time to qualify as a Holistic Health Therapist in 2005 which Lisa brings to all her work, creating a space for healing, recovery and good mental health and well ...
How can boarding schools support children returning after lockdown? | Sue Baillie
August 08, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBToday’s question is “How can boarding schools support children returning to school after lockdown?” and I’m in conversation with Sue Baillie Sue is the Head of Queen Margaret’s School, York. Website: http://queenmargarets.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bailliesue & https://twitter.com/QueenMargarets link LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-baillie-bb7807118/ Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon fo...
How can we let go of our 'adultness' and play? | Greg Bottrill
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBToday’s question is “How can we let go of our 'adultness' and play?” and I’m in conversation with Greg Bottrill Greg Bottrill is an education author and childhood advocate. A former Early Years leader and assistant Headteacher, Greg is the author of two books 'Can I Go and Play Now?' and 'School and the Magic of Children' both of which explore the richness of play and how education can embrace it so that education is done with children not to them. He is also the creator of the Message Cen...
How does losing your sight affect how you feel? | Kate Holden
August 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBToday’s question is "How Does Losing Your Sight Affect How You Feel?" and I’m in conversation with Kate Holden. Kate Holden is a SENDCo who works across her local authority where she has set up nurture bases, worked across specialist provisions, pupil referral units and speech and language bases. She lost her sight for several years in her twenties due to due to a condition called Keratoconus. In this episode we’re going to explore the wider impact on Kate of going from sighted to blind t...
Does the COVID context mean children are less safe right now? | Elizabeth Rose
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBToday’s question is “Does the COVID context mean children are less safe right now?” and I’m in conversation with Elizabeth Rose. Elizabeth is an experienced safeguarding practitioner, adviser and trainer. She has over 15 years’ experience working in education and was formerly a Designated Safeguarding Lead in a secondary school. She is currently an independent safeguarding consultant and trainer, alongside working for a Local Authority as their Safeguarding in Education Adviser. Elizabeth...
Why do some kids misbehave? | Meic Griffiths
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBToday’s question is “Why do some kids misbehave?” and I’m in conversation with Meic Griffiths who leads the primary and secondary response to behavioural management for the Royal Borough of Greenwich - providing assessment, outreach and nurture throughout the primary phase and the main SEMH provision for some of the most vulnerable pupils both within and across boroughs. In this episode we explore the reasons that underpin distressing and challenging behaviour in children and young people....
How could we better support young people leaving care? | Ceira walsh
July 23, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBToday’s question is “How could we better support young people leaving care?”and I’m in conversation with Ceira Walsh a recent care leaver in Jersey who WILL become the director of children’s services in Jersey one day. You’ll gather from the interview that Ceria has a special place in my heart; She or I would love to hear from anyone listening in who might be able to support or guide her in her dream of studying social work in the UK. Support the show If you like my podcast, please take a m...
How could we better support young people leaving care? | Ceira walsh
July 23, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBToday’s question is “How could we better support young people leaving care?”and I’m in conversation with Ceira Walsh a recent care leaver in Jersey who WILL become the director of children’s services in Jersey one day. You’ll gather from the interview that Ceria has a special place in my heart; She or I would love to hear from anyone listening in who might be able to support or guide her in her dream of studying social work in the UK. Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work,...
How can we create equality of opportunity for every student? | Haroon Bashir
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBToday’s question is “How can we create equality of opportunity for every student?” and I’m in conversation with Haroon Bashir who is the Equality Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Halesowen College. Support the Show. ***If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by sharing my resources; by joining me on Patreon for £1 a month or by inviting me to speak at your setting or event.***
How should we talk to children about grief and loss? | Amanda Seyderhelm
July 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBToday's question is "how should we talk to children about grief and loss?" and I'm in conversation with Amanda Seyderhelm an experienced play therapist and enables affected children to make sense of their feelings and to find a comfortable way to express themselves and their worries through their natural language of play. Amanda is the author of Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change: A Guide for Professionals and Parents: https://amzn.to/3eCUBZZ Amanda’s website: https://www.amandasey...
Can striving to be authentic about our lived experience of ADHD risk harm? | Anthony Mccann
July 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBToday I’m in conversation with Anthony McCann - his main work is as a specialist ADHD Coach and Trainer for ADHD awareness. He also works internationally as a public speaker. He was diagnosed with Adult ADHD at the age of 44 and believes passionately that a deeper understanding of how the ADHD brain-body works can lead us to helpfully transform our personal and professional lives. Anthony worked across the social sciences and humanities as a university lecturer and researcher for 20 years, ...
How can you be a good friend to someone who is suicidal? | Joe Hayman
July 12, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBToday’s question is 'how can you be a good friend to someone who is suicidal?' and I’m in conversation with Joe Hayman who is the managing director at the Holocaust Education Trust; but for the context of this conversation he’s here as my friend. If you've followed me for any time, you'll have heard me talk about Joe. He's been an incredible friend and he kindly agreed to talk honestly with me about a very difficult time in both of our lives when I was very, very unwell. Please be kind in...
How can we support children with special needs to return to school? | Kat Lang
July 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBToday’s question is: How can we support children with special needs to return to school? And I’m in conversation with: Kat Lang, Senior Vice Principal at Dixons Kings Academy, a secondary school in inner Bradford. Kat kindly shared some resources she referred to in the podcast which she is happy for you to download and use: Blank Strategy Bank Model Strategy Bank What To Do - Welfare Calls What To Do - Bereavement You can follow Kat on twitter @MrsLangTeaches. You'll find me @PookyH ...
How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic? | Stuart Guest
July 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn today’s episode I’m exploring the question ‘How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic?’ with Stuart Guest. Stuart has over 13 years’ experience as a head teacher and is a father of a birth child and two adopted children. He has developed trauma friendly approaches at his school and has seen the positive impact this can have on pupils, families, staff and outcomes for his school. I’ve brought this episode forward in my schedule as I couldn’t wait to share it with ...
How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic? | Stuart Guest
July 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn today’s episode I’m exploring the question ‘How can schools take a trauma informed approach post pandemic?’ with Stuart Guest. Stuart has over 13 years’ experience as a head teacher and is a father of a birth child and two adopted children. He has developed trauma friendly approaches at his school and has seen the positive impact this can have on pupils, families, staff and outcomes for his school. I’ve brought this episode forward in my schedule as I couldn’t wait to share it with ...
What do people see first, your Paralympic gold or your disability? | Rachel Morris
July 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBRachel has won two Paralympic gold medals. Rachel has had both legs amputated. I wanted to explore with her how these two things shape and impact on her life. We covered a lot of ground during the conversation with lots of deep moments, and a little dark humour thrown in for good measure too as well as some ideas for how we can better support people with disability and begin to change the conversation. You can follow Rachel on twitter @Rachel44Morris Support the Show. ***If you’d lik...