Teacher Healer - Education for Real Change
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -The Teacher Healer podcast is a space where we get to geek about education and heal the world at the same time. Come down the rabbit hole to define what we think education could and should look like to make school better for kids, teachers and society as a whole. We’ll talk about healing and what kinds of healing are most needed to create the future we want to live in and raise our kids to grow up in. This is a podcast about finding solutions to heal the world and heal ourselves. It's for educators, school leaders, parents and healers.
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Douglas Reeves: Fearless schools are successful schools
June 18, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr Douglas Reeves, well-respected author and expert in fearless teaching and leadership. Listen to Doug and I chat about his research on success in high-poverty schools and learn practical teaching and leadership tips based on decades of his own experience and evidence-based perspectives. Dr Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. He has addressed audiences around the globe on educational leadership and effective teaching. Doug is the a...
Why I can't be a cog anymore
May 20, 2023 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode Janine Meadley (host) shares some of her personal story and how it's taught her that we live in a system that doesn't allow us to stop, yet face lives that sometimes require it of us. She riffs on the topic of the commodification of human beings and how we can practice radical compassion. Janine Meadley is an experienced educator with a background in performing arts and well-being. She has worked in classrooms, policy making, curriculum design and educational leadership trai...
Barbara Smith: What teachers need to thrive
April 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Barbara J Smith, from ZPD School and Curriculum Design. Listen to Barbara talk about how we can better attract and retain teachers and manage school budgets to make the difference that students and teachers need. Barbara J Smith is a passionate educator who enjoys challenging boundaries. Barbara's background includes over forty years in public, charter, independent and international schools. She has started three schools and has been a teacher, principal, cons...
Annabelle Knight: Connection, courage and passion
September 18, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Annabelle Knight, Director of Strengths Canvass. Annabelle talks about the importance of putting people and relationships at the centre of education and how deep collaboration can provide multiple solutions for evolving the education system. Annabelle Knight has over 40 years experience in school leadership, pedagogy and wellbeing in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary contexts. Her consulting business, Strengths Canvass, empowers individuals and teams to e...
Emergency pep talk (for teachers)
August 21, 2022 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBIn this episode, Janine Meadley, host of the Teacher Healer podcast gives teachers an emergency pep talk. Your homework: Take your power Be the change. Further learning related to this episode/references: Howard Gardner's Five Minds for the Future United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Global Goals Curriculum New Pegagogies for Deep Learning Yong Zhao Michael Fullan Learn more at teacherhealer.com Music by Twisterium from Pixabay. ZeroCo Ditch single-use plastics Support...
Rachael Dubois: Building empathy through drama education
July 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Dubois, actor and drama coach. Rachael shares some of her most powerful moments working with audiences and unpacks the value that drama education can bring to young people and adults alike, including building empathy. Rachael Dubois is an experienced facilitator and teaching artist with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts. She is also an actor, theatre practitioner and film maker. Rachael uses the principles of storytelling, improvisation, adapta...
Rachael Dubois: building empathy through drama education
July 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Dubois, actor and drama coach. Rachael shares some of her most powerful moments working with audiences and unpacks the value that drama education can bring to young people and adults alike, including building empathy. Rachael Dubois is an experienced facilitator and teaching artist with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts. She is also an actor, theatre practitioner and film maker. Rachael uses the principles of storytelling, improvisation, adapta...
Wisdom live chat: Why are teachers walking out of the classroom?
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBMy first live chat on Wisdom! Homework: Hug a teacher or help them out. They need it right now. Further reading: Elizabeth Gilbert - Hummingbird People Learn more at teacherhealer.com Music by Twisterium from Pixabay. ZeroCo Ditch single-use plastics Support the show
Megan Corcoran: Supporting teacher wellbeing
June 19, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Megan Corcoran, a teacher who has recently decided to leave the classroom. Megan spent over eleven years teaching and leading in alternative schools for young people who have experienced trauma and/or significant disadvantage. During that time, she worked as a school leader in Australia’s largest alternative school. She studied a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and her teaching practice is trauma-informed and grounded in Wellbeing Science. Megan is also...
Lael Stone on creating an emotionally safe school
May 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Lael Stone. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counselor. She is also the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication. Listen to me speak with Lael abou...
Lael Stone: Creating an emotionally safe school
May 22, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Lael Stone. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counselor. She is also the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication. Listen to me speak with Lael abou...
Using breath to control the autonomic nervous system
April 24, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBJanine, host of the Teacher Healer podcast, talks about her recent experiences with breathwork and cold therapy and how these regulate the autonomic nervous system and could be used to improve the way we create a new normal post-pandemic. Your homework: How could you use cold therapy and breathwork to come back into your parasympathetic nervous system, and how could you support the children in your life to do the same? Further learning related to this episode/references: Wim Hof Official...
Amanda Freeman: Supporting individual needs and energies
March 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Freeman, Energy Coach and Facilitator. Amanda speaks about how her experience with disability and adult education taught her the value in supporting individual needs in learning environments. She also talks about the power of reiki as a tool for healing for kids as well as adults. Amanda helps purpose-driven well-being professionals and therapists develop both the confidence and the go-forward plan to reach their most cherished life and career goals. In...
Margaret Thorsborne: The healing ripples of Restorative Practices
February 24, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Margaret Thorsborne, OAM. Margaret speaks about the power of Restorative Practices to heal trauma and relationships - far beyond a check-box exercise. Margaret was a pioneer of Restorative Practices and played an important role in introducing it into schools, first in Australia and New Zealand in the 90’s, and later in the UK. She has since trained conference facilitators and schools in education, community, police and justice sectors across Australia, Asia, N...
Francean McCall: Alternatives to mainstream classroom education
January 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Francean McCall, director of Functional Education. After a career in Hydrology and Coastal engineering, Francean decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a teacher. After qualifying, she taught science at a public college before transitioning into the Steiner Waldorf system. When her life took an unexpected turn, Francean needed to find ways to continue her passion for teaching - outside of the traditional classroom environment. She now spends her day...
Julie S Hasson: What we remember and value about our teachers
December 26, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Julie S Hasson, author, educator, story collector and speaker. Julie speaks about how we remember our teachers, the importance of building strong relationships with students and how to care for our own safety as teachers. Dr Julie Schmidt Hasson is a professor in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. She is a former teacher and school principal. Julie’s research on the impact of a teacher is the topic of a TEDx talk and is the focus o...
Julie S Hasson on what we remember and value about teachers
December 26, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Julie S Hasson, author, educator, story collector and speaker. Listen to us talk about how important relationships with students are in creating safe classrooms and how to care for our own safety as teachers. Dr Julie Schmidt Hasson is a professor in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. She is a former teacher and school principal. Julie’s research on the impact of a teacher is the topic of a TEDx talk and is the focus of her engagin...
Jarryd Bendall: Teachable moments are not on the test
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Jarryd Bendall. Jarryd speaks about teachable moments, the systemic challenges for teachers and creative the possibilities for education. Jarryd is a primary teacher and education writer with a dark and mysterious history in stand up comedy. He loves poetry, writing and illustrating children's picture books and wearing cowboy boots on a daily basis. Your homework: Think about how you can be more generous towards yourself in your pra...
Teachable moments are not on the test
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Jarryd Bendall. Listen in to hear us reflect on teachable moments, dig into some of the systemic challenges for teachers and get creative about the possibilities for education. Jarryd is a primary teacher and education writer with a dark and mysterious history in stand up comedy. He loves poetry, writing and illustrating children's picture books and wearing cowboy boots on a daily basis. Your homework: Think about how you can be mor...
Kylie Lewis: Why vulnerability is essential for learning
October 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Kylie Lewis, founder of Of Kin. Kylie is a leadership developer and climate reality leader specialising in building brave leaders and courage cultures. She is a certified facilitator of Dr Brené Brown’s work on courage, vulnerability, shame and resilience (The Daring Way™, Rising Strong™ & Dare To Lead™), a Conversational Intelligence practitioner and a systemic team coach. Her vision is to build capacity for brave conversations in boardrooms, classrooms and ...
Kylie Lewis: Why vulnerability is needed in schools
October 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Kylie Lewis, founder of Of Kin. Kylie speaks about why vulnerability is needed in schools. Kylie is a leadership developer and climate reality leader specialising in building brave leaders and courage cultures. She is a certified facilitator of Dr Brené Brown’s work on courage, vulnerability, shame and resilience (The Daring Way™, Rising Strong™ & Dare To Lead™), a Conversational Intelligence practitioner and a systemic team coach. Her vision is to build capac...
Kylie Lewis on why vulnerability is essential for learning
October 31, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Kylie Lewis, founder of Of Kin. Kylie is a leadership developer and climate reality leader specialising in building brave leaders and courage cultures. She is a certified facilitator of Dr Brené Brown’s work on courage, vulnerability, shame and resilience (The Daring Way™, Rising Strong™ & Dare To Lead™), a Conversational Intelligence practitioner and a systemic team coach. Her vision is to build capacity for brave conversations in boardrooms, classrooms and ...
Young people learn their behaviour from adults
October 01, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBJanine, host of the Teacher Healer podcast, responds to a letter from a listener. Janine shares some stories from her school years as a student and as a teacher. She delves into how young people behave, how adults respond to them, school lunches and how judgement and rudeness are driven by unconsciousness. Your homework: Observe your reactions and judgements. What happened? What were your thoughts and feelings? How did you react or behave? How could you have done better? Further learning ...
Janine Meadley: Reframing the purpose of education
September 04, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBLearn about the Teacher Healer podcast and host, Janine Meadley. In this episode, I talk about why our world and education system needs healing. I go back through history to explore how Australia has inherited some habits that need healing and muse on the purpose of compulsory school education. Your homework: Think about what’s going well in education and what the ingredients for real success might be. Why would you continue to send kids to school? Further learning related to this episode...
Why do we send kids to school?
September 04, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBLearn about the Teacher Healer podcast and author, Janine Meadley. In this episode I talk about why our world and education system needs healing. I go back through history to explore how Australia has inherited some habits some need healing and muse on the purpose of compulsory school education. Your homework: Think about what’s going well in education and what the ingredients for real success might be. Why would you continue to send kids to school? If you would like to chat with me on fu...
Reframing the purpose of education
September 04, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBLearn about the Teacher Healer podcast and host, Janine Meadley. In this episode, I talk about why our world and education system needs healing. I go back through history to explore how Australia has inherited some habits that need healing and muse on the purpose of compulsory school education. Your homework: Think about what’s going well in education and what the ingredients for real success might be. Why would you continue to send kids to school? Further learning related to this episode...