Chrissie is a 'Child Charmer' who you can find on Instagram @chrissiechaostocalm who is an educator turned child behaviour expert who has been supported families and educators for more than twenty years through speaking events, books, advocacy, and consultancy. Find out more about her services here: https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ In this episode, we discussed: Chrissie's journey into child behaviour advocacy Advocating for neurodivergent students Juggling high needs without adequate support Finding a neuro-affirming trauma-informed school Celebrating cultures of compassion over compl ..read more

Absolutely brilliant banter with UK Teacher turned Advocate, Claire from @the.unteachables. Last year, she launched her new podcast and interviewed Ceri on Episode 15. Listen to our chat, breaking down an Instagram question sticker shared with more than 60,000 teachers with the prompt - "Am I the only teacher who...?" Reminder, you are a human and the expectations of your teaching should reflect that. Your best is always enough. In this season finale episode, we discussed: Ceri's journey out of the classroom Why teachers are leaving the profession Reminder: your way is the right way for ..read more

Danica See is an education mentor and children's behaviour consultant. We dived into how she has been focusing on the rights of the child, the family, and the teacher in her roles, both in and out of the classroom. Big shout out to the Early Childhood Educators listening and fans of the Reggio Emilia Approach! In this episode, we discussed: Danica's journey into Early Childhood Education Shame-based behaviour "management" with kids The deafening opinions on your teaching Open-ended inquiry learning experiences Toxic workplace culture and resignation Finding your marigold school - you can do i ..read more

*Language Warning* Lucy Peach is an author and folksinger, a long-time champion of the power of the menstrual cycle, and an advocate for self-love and positive-body literacy. She’s educated and empowered thousands with her theatre performances, workshops, and book, using science stories and songs to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride. In this episode, we discussed: Her journey as an educator of children, parents, and adults Breaking down the phases of an average period cycle Challenging stereotypes, labels, awkwardness, shame Navigating #teacherguilt w ..read more

*Minor language warning for the words "crap, bloody, and penis" Haha Sarah is a hilarious teacher who joined the Wine with Teacher wellbeing club and became a good friend both in the online space and in real life. She shared with honesty and vulnerability. Please respect her sharing so openly about challenging topics like maths anxiety and navigating her dip in passion for teaching. In this episode, we discussed: Sarah's journey into teaching Imposter syndrome and maths anxiety Reigniting her passion for teaching Highlights in her classroom day to day Therapy dogs and the lovely Lady Dogs Con ..read more

Celebrating anyone who experienced the brunt of covid lockdowns at their school! You adapted and coped during a unique moment in the history of teaching. Recognise and acknowledge that you did something amazing - whatever that looked like for you and your students. Jess recounted her experiences as a teacher and as a single person who went into lockdown for months between 2020-2021. This is a vulnerable and validating story about Jess' lived experience. Please leave a review if you frickin' loved this episode as much as I did!! In this episode, we discussed: Jess' journey into teaching Shocki ..read more

Celebrating performing arts teachers everywhere! Georgia from @classwithmissbrass has done an incredible job of breaking down whole school productions and why she chose to go part-time in 2023. Please leave a review if you frickin' loved this episode as much as I did!! In this episode, we discussed: Georgia's journey from law into teaching Public perception of teaching degrees Behind the scenes of whole school productions Discussion about 'teacher workload and overtime' Changing to part-time for improved wellbeing Bloody loving teaching - but it isn't our whole identity *Read the Grattan Ins ..read more

Today's episode is the final Recharging Teachers Week replay. You can hear that I'm on a mission to make healthy teacher habits as easy, actionable, and realistic as possible. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replays here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared my intentions and commitments M.E.P.S - Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social Using the 5W's to set meaningful intentions Focusing on and getting clear on your WHY Making wellbeing commitments for the term Thought-provoking wellbeing questions Steal my 10 x wellbeing commitments If you would like to improve your wellbe ..read more

Today's episode is another Recharging Teachers Week replay. You can hear that I'm on a mission to make healthy teacher habits as easy, actionable, and realistic as possible. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replay here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared the foundational habits that I teach in the club: MEPS - mental, emotional, physical, social MEDS - mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep Releasing your stress after a busy school day The difference between input and output tasks Suggested habits to experiment with this term More Atomic Habits fangirling hahaha 1% If ..read more

Today's episode breaks down how to build better boundaries as an individual and as a team that will support your wellbeing throughout this year. This episode is a replay of my Tuesday Boundaries chat. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replay here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared boundaries tips: A big shout out to my marigold mentor, Liz Schroder! If you have a marigold teacher to shout out, please write their name in your podcast review so I can reshare and celebrate them too. What is acceptable in your team this year? What are "reasonable boundaries" for you? How acc ..read more