Latest Positiveeducation Podcast Episodes
S1 Ep24: Rebecca Comizio - Playing with the Problematic Ps
For Flourishing's Sake - February 10, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutesWelcome to Episode 24 of the For Flourishing's Sake podcast. Today, I bring you a very special guest again. I met this wonderful educator when we were both attending the IPEN World Positive Education Accelerator conference in Fort Worth, TX, in 2018, and she has since contributed not only to t...
S1 Ep23: Healthy Coping Mechanisms
For Flourishing's Sake - February 03, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutesWelcome to episode 23. I find myself in a pensive mood as I record this episode. The 31st January was a very difficult day for me and millions of others, and the 3rd of February - today - marks the 10 year anniversary of one of the most traumatic days in my family’s life. At this point, I n...
S1 Ep22: Curiosity
For Flourishing's Sake - January 27, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode 22. If you’re a regular listener of the For Flourishing’s Sake podcast, you will know that I often relate episode content to recent events in my life. Last week, I spent two days at University as part of my EdD (Doctorate in Education). As each member of our group introduced...
S1 Ep21: See the light
For Flourishing's Sake - January 20, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode 21. I should start by saying that I’m not a winter person. I like spring and summer. I like sunshine, warm weather and the beach. That said, I do love a crisp, sunny, blue sky winter day, but I live in the North of England, so I don’t see that many of those. My natural inc...
S1 Ep20: Music for Focus and wellbeing
For Flourishing's Sake - January 13, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode 20. This week, I want to share with you something I’ve been playing with that has really helped me. Last week I needed to be completely focused and very productive in order to complete the first essay for my Doctorate of Education, so I remembered something I’d heard about a...
S1 Ep19: Dr Caren Baruch-Feldman - FAIL
For Flourishing's Sake - January 06, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to episode 19 - the first episode of 2020! This week, we have a special guest: Dr Caren Baruch-Feldman, whom I met at the first IPEN global conference in Dallas, Texas, in 2016 and with whom I had the pleasure to present at the IPEN 2018 conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Caren Bar...
S1 Ep18: End of Year Reflections
For Flourishing's Sake - December 30, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode 18. This is going to be another shorter than usual episode as I am taking a rest from work and study over the festive season and preparing for a New Year’s Eve party with friends. I hope you have taken a well-earned break this Christmas holiday, too! So often, at this ti...
S1 Ep17: Festive Greetings & Self-Care
For Flourishing's Sake - December 23, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutesWelcome to episode 17. This is going to be a really short episode as you are hopefully taking time to rest and be with your loved ones this festive season - as indeed am I. Over the past few weeks, more than ever I have been struck by the generosity of so many teachers I know and the selfle...
S1 Ep16: Lee Jackson - What is your Why? (Part 2)
For Flourishing's Sake - December 16, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutesToday is the second of a two-part special guest episode of the "For Flourishing's Sake" podcast. Lee Jackson is a motivational speaker and author of ‘How to enjoy and succeed in school and college’. A former youth worker (and Hip Hop DJ!), he now works in businesses, schools and colleges h...
S1 Ep15: Lee Jackson - What is your Why? (Part 1)
For Flourishing's Sake - December 09, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutesToday is the first of a two-part special guest episode of the "For Flourishing's Sake" podcast. Lee Jackson is a motivational speaker and author of ‘How to enjoy and succeed in school and college’. A former youth worker (and Hip Hop DJ!), he now works in businesses, schools and colleges helpin...
S1 Ep14: Zimbardo's Time Perspectives
For Flourishing's Sake - December 02, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode 14. I asked you to choose this week’s topic and you chose Zimbardo’s Time Perspectives, so today I’m going to share with you how understanding and playing with your time perspective preferences can help you - and the children you work with - flourish. The psychologist Phili...
S1 Ep13: Christian van Nieuwerburgh - Nurturing Relationships
For Flourishing's Sake - November 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutesIn this episode, I bring you a very special guest who made the beginning of my MSc in Applied Positive Psychology utterly magical (more on this in the audio). Christian van Nieuwerburgh is a highly regarded executive coach, leadership consultant and academic with an international reputation. ...
Episode 13
For Flourishing's Sake - November 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutesIn this episode, I bring you a very special guest who made the beginning of my MSc in Applied Positive Psychology utterly magical (more on this in the audio). Christian van Nieuwerburgh is a highly regarded executive coach, leadership consultant and academic with an international reputation. ...
Episode 12
For Flourishing's Sake - November 18, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode 12. Today, I would like you to consider what your life might be like if everything went exactly the way you want it to go. Let me take a step back. On Sunday 16th November, I celebrated the first anniversary of my life-changing weight-loss surgery. I won’t go into great de...
S1 Ep12: Best Possible Self
For Flourishing's Sake - November 18, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode 12. Today, I would like you to consider what your life might be like if everything went exactly the way you want it to go. Let me take a step back. On Sunday 16th November, I celebrated the first anniversary of my life-changing weight-loss surgery. I won’t go into great de...
S1 Ep11: Adrian Bethune - It's Cool to be Kind
For Flourishing's Sake - November 11, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesToday is the start of #AntiBullyingWeek in the UK, or as my guest Adrian Bethune calls it, "it's cool to be kind" week. Wednesday 13th November is Kindness Day. Adrian embodies kindness in his speaking, his writing and his everyday work. He is a teacher, the author of 'Wellbeing in the Prim...
Episode 11
For Flourishing's Sake - November 11, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesToday is the start of #AntiBullyingWeek in the UK, or as my guest Adrian Bethune calls it, "it's cool to be kind" week. Wednesday 13th November is Kindness Day. Adrian embodies kindness in his speaking, his writing and his everyday work. He is a teacher, the author of 'Wellbeing in the Prim...
Episode 10
For Flourishing's Sake - November 04, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWhat do you do when your students tell you to f*?# off? How do you handle challenging behaviour and not let it get you down? Managing and dealing with challenging student behaviour is not something we are often taught as teachers, yet if we don't develop strategies, this can wear us down. Th...
S1 Ep10: Adele Bates - Dealing with Challenging Student Behaviour
For Flourishing's Sake - November 04, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWhat do you do when your students tell you to f*?# off? How do you handle challenging behaviour and not let it get you down? Managing and dealing with challenging student behaviour is not something we are often taught as teachers, yet if we don't develop strategies, this can wear us down. Th...
S1 Ep9: Gratitude
For Flourishing's Sake - October 28, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode nine. Today, I’m going to focus on a fundamental aspect of wellbeing: Gratitude. Last week, it was my youngest daughter’s 20th Birthday. I know what you’re thinking… I couldn’t possibly be old enough… Thank you, you’re too kind! 😉 But seriously, this Birthday was particu...
Episode 9
For Flourishing's Sake - October 28, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutesWelcome to episode nine. Today, I’m going to focus on a fundamental aspect of wellbeing: Gratitude. Last week, it was my youngest daughter’s 20th Birthday. I know what you’re thinking… I couldn’t possibly be old enough… Thank you, you’re too kind! 😉 But seriously, this Birthday was particu...
S1 Ep8: Connection
For Flourishing's Sake - October 21, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode eight. My experiences over the last week have caused me to reflect on human connection. Last Tuesday, I graduated from my MAPP (MSc in Applied Positive Psychology). Of course, I was excited and proud to finally attend the ceremony and receive the bit of paper that confirms...
Episode 8
For Flourishing's Sake - October 21, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode eight. My experiences over the last week have caused me to reflect on human connection. Last Tuesday, I graduated from my MAPP (MSc in Applied Positive Psychology). Of course, I was excited and proud to finally attend the ceremony and receive the bit of paper that confirms...
Episode 7
For Flourishing's Sake - October 14, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Episode 7! It is my privilege to have some fantastic guests to bring to you in this podcast, who share their passion and expertise with you so we can all contribute towards children and adults flourishing in education. Today, I bring you the wonderful Kelly Hannaghan, Wellbeing Co...
S1 Ep7: Kelly Hannaghan - Three Key Elements to Whole School Positive Education
For Flourishing's Sake - October 14, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Episode 7! It is my privilege to have some fantastic guests to bring to you in this podcast, who share their passion and expertise with you so we can all contribute towards children and adults flourishing in education. Today, I bring you the wonderful Kelly Hannaghan, Wellbeing Co...
Episode 6
For Flourishing's Sake - October 07, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode six of the "For Flourishing’s Sake" podcast! After a few weeks of featured guests, I wanted to come back to you myself today and talk about something that I am passionate about. Positive Relationships have been mentioned by me and my guests in previous episodes. I also re...
S1 Ep6: Positive Relationships
For Flourishing's Sake - October 07, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to episode six of the "For Flourishing’s Sake" podcast! After a few weeks of featured guests, I wanted to come back to you myself today and talk about something that I am passionate about. Positive Relationships have been mentioned by me and my guests in previous episodes. I also re...
S1 Ep5: Sha-En Yeo - Teacher self-care and relationships with pupils
For Flourishing's Sake - September 30, 2019 06:00 - 5 minutesIn this fifth episode of the "For Flourishing's Sake" podcast, I am delighted to introduce you to Sha-En Yeo of Happiness Scientists. We met in the summer of 2019 when we both spoke together on the IPPA Education Division panel. In this episode, she provides a useful reminder about the imp...
Episode 5
For Flourishing's Sake - September 30, 2019 06:00 - 5 minutesIn this fifth episode of the "For Flourishing's Sake" podcast, I am delighted to introduce you to Sha-En Yeo of Happiness Scientists. We met in the summer of 2019 when we both spoke together on the IPPA Education Division panel. In this episode, she provides a useful reminder about the imp...
S1 Ep4: Lois Banks - Community
For Flourishing's Sake - September 23, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutesIn this episode I am delighted to introduce Lois Banks, Year 1 Lead Teacher at Crest Infant and Nursery School. I first had the pleasure of getting to know Lois when she entered and won a competition during the launch phase of my last book, "Character Toolkit for Teachers", which I co-authore...
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