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Teacher Wellbeing2024 updates and an invitationThis episode is a personal update, an update on what Self-Care for Teachers has going on at the moment, and an invitation to the Teaching Career Crossroads free class this Saturday.Sign up for the Teaching Career Crossroads webinar here.Join the waitlist to coach with me here.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2024-11-1712 min

Teacher WellbeingA shift in schools + I need your voteVote for me in the Spark Women in Business Grant here https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/spark Links mentioned: - Grab an intro coaching call with me: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/coaching - Get the free 30 Day Self-Care calendar: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/calendar - Upgrade to the 30 Day Self-Care challenge: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge - Grab the Resilient Teacher Roadmap course: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/roadmapSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2023-09-1112 min

Well-Led SchoolsEP 20: The Power of Resilience: Redefining Self-Care for Educators With Ellen Ronalds KeeneSelf-care is so much more than bubble baths and face masks… The self-care that really makes a difference in our resilience involves developing a deep sense of self-awareness and the ability to advocate for what we truly need to flourish and thrive in life and at work. In this episode, I am joined by educator and teacher wellbeing coach, Ellen Ronalds Keene where we exchange anecdotes and ideas about resilience, teacher wellbeing and the importance of putting yourself as a person first. About Ellen: Ellen Ronalds Keene is an educator, wellbeing coach...2023-05-221h 16

With FlowEllen Ronalds Keene - Maximising your podcast experienceToday I'm chatting with my friend and podcasting mentor Ellen Ronalds Keene all about maximising your experience with podcasts, whether that is hosting your own, or being a guest on other podcasts.Ellen is our first repeat guest, previously appearing on Episode 25.Ellen was instrumental in supporting me to get my podcast up and running in a way that was sustainable and fun.Ellen (she/her) is an educator, coach, podcaster and podcast producer who works from home on Gaibal country in what is now known as Toowoomba, QLD, Australia.Ellen spent...2023-03-2042 min

Teacher Wellbeing6th Podcast Birthday + Season 10 Coming SoonHappy 6th Birthday to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast! It sure has been an amazing ride since I began the podcast in 2017. I could not have predicted where things would end up but I’m so proud of the 9 seasons that have been produced so far. In the time since I began the show, the teacher wellbeing industry has matured so much and is now mainstream in schools across Australia. And of course 6 years in and my personal and professional life look extremely different than when I started the show. In...2023-02-2612 min

The Smart Community PodcastHappy 5th Birthday to the Smart Community Podcast, with Zoe Eather and Ellen Ronalds KeeneHi #SmartCommunity friends and welcome to this very special bonus episode to celebrate the Smart Community Podcast’s 5th Birthday! Our Podcast Producer Ellen Ronalds Keene jumps into the host seat to interview Zoe about the history of the podcast, the ways it has changed Zoe’s life and the impact it has had on others. Ellen and Zoe discuss the network effect of the podcast and the ways the Smart space has matured over the last 5 years. Zoe shares why she is excited about seeing Smart being embedded in boring government processes, and the opportunities and challenges of the...2023-02-2240 min

Teacher WellbeingBonus Episode: A Personal Update & Returning To My Self-Care RootsIn this episode I share a personal update and some resources and links that are coming up for me in the next few weeks. Freebies Library http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/library 30 Days of Self-Care Audio Course http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge Seasons of Wellbeing Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/seasons Sell Your Skills Online Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/sell-your-skills My other business perkdigital.com.au Strategic Self-Care Club instagram.com/strategicselfcareclub Gabbie Stroud Episode 2022-09-2026 min

Teacher WellbeingLisa's teacher wellbeing journey from burnout to being a School Wellbeing ChampionThis is the last episode in Season 9 but we will be back for Season 10 sometime later in the year. In the meantime make sure you’re following me on Instagram @selfcareforteachers and get on the newsletter list so you stay up to date. And if you really resonated with this conversation about school wellbeing that Lisa and I had at the end, and if you’re the wellbeing person in your school, or you want to be, come and join me and other wellbeing champions at a virtual networking event on the 22nd March. Check out selfcareforteachers.com.au/well...2022-03-0958 min

Teacher WellbeingHappy 5th Birthday to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast!The Teacher Wellbeing Podcast is 5 years old today! If you have enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast app as a little birthday present!Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2022-02-2502 min

Teacher WellbeingFinding Sacred Ground in your Leadership, with Katrina BourkeThis is a brilliant conversation with Katrina Bourke, a good friend to the podcast who has been on the show several times before. We discuss leadership sacred ground, what it is, why you need it and how we find it. Katrina also shares the power of deep self-awareness and why it’s also important that we understand and accept our shadow sides. Plus, we talk about what gets in the way of showing up as the best leaders we can be and advice for new and emerging leaders too.The Authentic LeaderDeputy Principals, this one’s for you! Have you...2022-02-1638 min

Teacher WellbeingImproving Teacher Wellbeing through Professional Learning Communities, with guest host Ellie HuthIn this episode we hear from a guest host, Ellie Huth, whose story you heard back in episode 2 of this season. If you haven’t yet listened to that I recommend you do so. Ellie shares with us how teacher wellbeing can be improved through high functioning professional learning communities.Check out the School Wellbeing Champions meetup and workshop here: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/wellbeingchampion/Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2022-02-0219 min

Teacher WellbeingYour Bridge To Resilience and WellbeingIn this episode I am sharing with you a clip from the Resilient Teacher Roadmap online course, and it’s really the metaphor that underpins the roadmap, about approaching our resilience and wellbeing the way an engineer builds a bridge: knowing and planning for it to flood and designing the bridge accordingly, not building a flimsy bridge and praying it doesn’t rain.You can find the Resilient Teacher Roadmap course in my online shop at anytime https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/roadmapBut I also want to invite you to join the Resilient Teacher Group Coaching Program, whic...2022-01-1817 min

Teacher WellbeingLetting go of perfectionism and people pleasing for greater wellbeing: Emma's teacher storyHappy New Year teachers! In this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast I have a fantastic chat with one of my past teacher clients, Emma. Emma shares so generously about the challenges she’s experienced with perfectionism, people pleasing and the martyr culture getting in the way of wellbeing. She’s spent a lot of time reflecting on this and unlearning these tendencies and shares some beautiful insights in this episode, including letting go of the need to be ‘super teacher’, recognising the difference between school-imposed deadlines and self-imposed deadlines, and the power of having trusted people to hold you acco...2022-01-0451 min

Teacher WellbeingHow self-awareness can improve our work, life and wellbeing, with Gail SwiftIn this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast I have a really interesting conversation with Gail Swift from Plans to Prosper Coaching. Gail is an educational guide and Kolbe Index Consultant who works with schools and teachers in the United States on bringing out their best when everybody is free to be themselves.Gail shares with us about something called conation, which the dictionary says is ‘the mental faculty of purpose, desire, or will to perform an action’. Gail explains how conation is different to cognition and also personality, but how all three are needed for success. We talk abou...2021-12-2135 min

Teacher WellbeingOvercoming the Martyr Syndrome in Education, with @EducatingLauraIn this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast I have a really valuable and vulnerable conversation with Laura, who you may know from Instagram as @educatinglaura or from her podcast, After the Bell. Laura is a high school teacher from Victoria and we recorded this while in lockdown so there is a little bit of background noise from her kids but we all know the realities of lockdowns these days, don’t we?Laura tells us about her journey overcoming the martyr syndrome that exists in our education culture, and how that really played out for her in her fi...2021-12-0743 min

Teacher WellbeingCharacter Strengths for Teacher Wellbeing, with Ellie HuthIn this episode we hear from a guest host, Ellie Huth, whose story you heard back in episode 2 of this season. If you haven’t yet listened to that I recommend you do so but Ellie does give a brief overview of her background here too. This episode is all about the power of knowing and using our character strengths for wellbeing. Ellie first tells us about her experience with her Employee Advisory Program, or EAP, which is where she was first introduced to the concept of Character Strengths, and then she went on to study them further as part of...2021-11-2317 min

Teacher WellbeingThe power of small steps to improve teacher wellbeing (Lill's Teacher Story)In this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast I speak with Lill from The Teacher Collection. Lill is a primary school teacher in Victoria and she founded the Teacher Collection about 2.5 years ago, which now has a series of wellbeing products for teachers. Lill tells us about her struggles in her early years of teaching that led her to creating the first set of wellbeing cards, and how they helped her just take small steps regularly to make some changes in her life. We talk about the importance of recognising and labelling our thoughts and feelings, being vulnerable and asking...2021-11-0931 min

Teacher WellbeingIntegrating Wellbeing Practices Into Real Life, with Meg DurhamThis episode of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast is a fantastic interview with Meg Durham from Open Mind Education. Depending how long you’ve been listening, you may remember Meg from way back in Season 3, Episode 7 and I’m so thrilled to have her back on the podcast. Meg also has just launched a podcast of her own called School of Wellbeing, so do a search for that in your favourite podcast app and get listening to it too.In this episode Meg tells us about her journey over the last few years integrating wellbeing into her life, coming from a pl...2021-10-261h 05

Teacher WellbeingFrom teaching with panic attacks to a Masters in Wellbeing: Ellie's teacher storyIn this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast I interview Ellie, a high school teacher who decided to take a break from teaching in 2021 after a particularly challenging year health wise in 2020. Ellie is a parent, a teacher and is also studying a Masters in Educational Leadership specialising in Wellbeing. We talk about her journey balancing teaching, parenting and studying, and the decision point that led her to taking a break from teaching after experiencing panic attacks and reaching the point of dreading going to work. Ellie tells us what she did to get support and support herself, as well...2021-10-1231 min

Teacher WellbeingSelf-Care is a Chore + Welcome to Season 9Welcome to Season 9 of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast! Self-care is so often sold to us by Instagram influencers and companies that want to sell us goop to put on our faces as some lovely indulgence. But that's rarely been my experience. It's also not the kind of self-care that I advocate for, or that underpins my work here at Self-Care for Teachers. My experience of self-care, the kind that I've found most revolutionary in my life, that I teach my clients and that I see making a difference for them is the kind of self-care that is a bit of...2021-09-2817 min

With FlowEllen Ronalds Keene - How Podcasting can Benefit your BusinessToday I'm chatting with my friend and podcasting mentor Ellen Ronalds Keene all about how podcasting can benefit your business.Ellen was instrumental in supporting me to get my podcast up and running in a way that was sustainable and fun.Ellen (she/her) is an educator, coach, podcaster and podcast producer who works from home on Gaibal country in what is now known as Toowoomba, QLD, Australia. Ellen spent a decade as a teacher before making the shift into the online business world. She has followed her passions for education, online co...2021-09-1334 min

Teacher WellbeingYou Are Not Lazy, You Are TiredGentle reminder, dear teacher: You are NOT lazy, you are tired. There is a very real difference! In challenging times, it's normal to have less energy than usual. Our capitalist culture has conditioned us to connect our worth to our productivity, but your worth is NOT determined by how much you can get done. It's ok if you feel that you have less capacity right now, that's to be expected.You are NOT lazy, you are tired, and there is a very real difference. You are doing a good job in really tough circumstances AND it's ok if...2021-08-1812 min

Teacher WellbeingStrategies for Wellbeing in Lockdown7 strategies for looking after your wellbeing in lockdownThe challenges of lockdown and remote learning have been a common topic of discussion in my coaching sessions with teachers in recent weeks.Here are some of the things they've shared that have been helpful for them:1. Keep to a routine2. Plan something to look forward to daily3. Take a break from social media4. Get outside/get fresh air5. Express the mix of feelings that come up6. Help others7. Give yourself self-compassionHave you tried any of these?What have you found helpful to support your wellbeing...2021-07-2818 min

Teacher WellbeingStick to the schedule reduce the scopeToday I'm talking about what to do when the term gets busy and you are tempted to skip the self-care and wellbeing practices in favour of powering through that never-ending to-do list. It's so tempting to let the habits fall by the wayside completely and then the next thing you know it's holidays and it's been 6 or 8 weeks since you payed any attention to your own needs. But there IS a better way!Sign up for the Resilient Teacher Roadmap course waitlist: www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/roadmapSign up for...2021-06-1111 min

Teacher WellbeingSelf-Care for Teachers 2021 AnnouncementsAnnouncement: I’m pregnant and taking some maternity leave from mid September 2021!Therefore, not sure if I’m doing another regular season of the podcast this year. For now I’m going to do an occasional bonus livestream series and rebroadcast it on the pod. It’s not ideal but it’s all I’ve got in me atm. So every few weeks expect a bonus pod ep with the audio of FB or IG live session. Follow the podcast in your favourite pod app: https://pod.link/teacherwellbeingIt also means there are only 3 months left to sign up to c...2021-04-1612 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | Jane MThe final episode for Season 8 is a beautiful conversation with artist and teacher Jane Mant.Take the Teacher Wellbeing Persona Quiz at www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/quizSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2021-03-1727 min

Teacher WellbeingYour favourite episode: Three thinking traps that sabotage your wellbeing as a teacher (Replay)Hi everyone and welcome back to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast, which is now 4 years old!In celebration of this milestone, I’m sharing a replay of S04 E10 from 2018, about the Three Thinking Traps that Sabotage Your Wellbeing As a Teacher.Last week I shared my favourite episode, but this week I’m sharing your favourite episode, or at least, the most downloaded episode of the last 4 years.It’s about the three thinking traps that sabotage your wellbeing as a teacher and what to do instead. I see these thinking traps all the time and I experience them myself...2021-02-2634 min

Teacher WellbeingMy favourite episode: The Invisible Work of Teaching (Replay)The Teacher Wellbeing Podcast is turning 4! In celebration of this milestone, I’m sharing a replay of S05 E04 from 2019. This is my absolute favourite episode of the last 4 years, and it’s also the episode I’ve had the most feedback from listeners about. This really resonated with you then, and I think it will resonate with you now too.The School Wellbeing Champions meetup is on again, on the 10th and 13th of March 2021. Head to selfcareforteachers.com.au/wellbeingchampion to find out more!Despite the jokes that teaching is 9 - 3 with 12 weeks holiday a year, we kno...2021-02-1842 min

Teacher WellbeingCreating Happy Schools, with Steve FrancisToday I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Steve Francis from HappySchool.com.au and we are of course talking about creating happy schools! Steve tells us about his teaching and leadership background in QLD and Hong Kong, and how his passion for supporting the teachers that he worked with turned into a Masters researching teacher stress, and then eventually that turned into the Happy School business. We talk about the findings from Steve’s research, including the 3 key factors for staff wellbeing in schools and the really important piece of school leaders acknowledging and recognising the good work...2021-02-1134 min

The Money Barista Podcast41. Balancing multiple passions with EllenOn this episode we are joined by Ellen Ronalds Keene from Self Care for Teachers and Perk Digital - because one business is never enough. Ellen takes us through the juggling act when she started Self Care for Teachers, how Perk Digital was born and how she even tried to quit her own business, but it would not let her!If you enjoyed today's episode, we love to hear from you, please leave us a review, don't forget to subscribe and we hope you can tune in next time as we continue to unpack all things business!2021-02-0827 min

Teacher Wellbeing4 Steps to Shift Your Personal Wellbeing CultureWhat is culture?Two definitions I like are: ‘people like us do things like this’ and ‘ideas, customs, and social behaviours of a particular people or society.’Many teachers tell me they feel at odds with the culture in their workplace. Or worse than at odds, completely undermined by it.Well, if that’s you, I hear you. I know how challenging it can be.I also want you to know that you don’t have to let it be a foregone conclusion. If your school culture is one of Depleted Teachers and you want to be a Resilie...2021-02-0528 min

Teacher WellbeingSelf-care for First Year TeachersAt the best of times, teaching is exciting, exhausting, scary and rewarding. First year teachers find it is all of this and more!There are so many new things to learn and so, so much work to do.Non-teaching friends and family don’t really understand the demands of the job, you are still feeling like a bit of an imposter (are they really letting me in the classroom by myself?) and the students can and will test you because you’re new.There are so many expectations to meet, a lot of new names to remember and lots...2021-01-2841 min

Teacher WellbeingGlorification of Overwork vs Proper Preparation and PlanningThis episode is the audio replay from an Instagram Live I did on the 15th January 2021. Come hang out with me on Insta, I'm having fun with Reels and things! https://instagram.com/selfcareforteachers Sign up for the Free webinar: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/webinar And enrol in the Resilient Teacher Group Coaching Program here https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/resilientteacherSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2021-01-2131 min

Teacher WellbeingA New Year Message For TeachersHappy New Year! You did it, you made it through 2020, the weirdest, hardest year yet. Wherever you are in the world, I want to acknowledge the huge challenges and upheaval 2020 brought and give you a big pat on the back. Well done, it is no mean feat.So we find ourselves in 2021 and I wonder if perhaps your social media newsfeed and email inbox is filled with messages about how unworthy you are, how you need to punish yourself for any pleasures or indulgences over Christmas and the holidays, and overhaul you entire life by January 14 to be enough.2021-01-0402 min

Teacher WellbeingMy Predictions for Teacher Health and Wellbeing in 2021 (Season 7 Finale)In this episode I'm sharing my predictions for the 2021 trends in the teacher health, wellbeing and resilience space in Australia (and beyond). This is also the last episode of Season 7 and for 2020. I will take a little break and see you in 2021!My predictions are:1. Schools are taking on board the wellbeing message and doing SOMETHING but it will continue to be hit and miss.2. Wellbeing Champions continue to grow and be driven by staff instead of leaders. Individuals are making impacts in the schools and communities where they live.3. Education policy and Department expectations will continue to...2020-12-1834 min

Teacher WellbeingWho benefits when we focus only on the visible and easily measured parts of teaching?Who benefits from individual teachers and schools being caught up in and measured by the way things look and appear as opposed to what difference is really being made academically, socially, emotionally?Links mentioned:Instagram @selfcareforteachersResilient Teacher Program Wait ListRethinking Resilience podcast ep Invisible work of teaching podcast ep BOOK: Changing Australian Education: How policy is taking us backwards and what can be done about it by Alan ReidAEU FB page webinars about funding inequality in Australian schoolsFeminist Coach Academy podcast https://feministcoachacademy.com/podcast/Feminist Coach Academy Certification Training https://feministcoachacademycourses.com 2020-12-1048 min

Teacher WellbeingMovement as Medicine and Fatigue Resilience (part 2), with Stuart KeenePart 2 of my conversation with Stuart Keene, Clinical Exercise Physiologist. If you haven't yet listened to last week, please do so first.Early bird Prices until 11th December:2021 Self-Care System2021 Self-Care Systemhttps://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/selfcaresystem2021Fatigue Resilience Masterclass Serieshttps://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/fatigueresilienceOther Links Mentioned:Symptom Tracker Sheet in Freebies Library Book a call with Stuart HRV sensor WhoopHRV sensor EliteHRVSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2020-12-0230 min

Teacher WellbeingMovement as Medicine and Fatigue Resilience (part 1), with Stuart KeeneI speak with my husband, Stuart Keene, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, about movement as medicine and the science of exercise and HRV as fatigue management and mitigation. Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2020-11-2539 min

Teacher WellbeingManaging Anxiety: What we can learn from HagridI really love this time of year, because it’s the time I start looking at planners and calendars and thinking about all the possibilities of a new year. It’s exciting!That being said, the flip side of excitement is often anxiety. And this can be a really anxiety-filled time of year for many! I share what I've learned from Hagrid about managing this anxiety, and the very powerful language shift to get rid of What Ifs once and for all!PS Remember, there's still time to come to the Wellbeing Champions Meetup on Saturday: http://selfcareforteachers.com...2020-11-1823 min

Teacher Wellbeing3 Reasons We Need Wellbeing Champion Positions in SchoolsI’m sharing 3 reasons why your school needs to have a wellbeing champion role that is focused on teacher and staff wellbeing. First, I acknowledge the Gaibul people of the Toowoomba area who are the traditional custodians of the land on which I am recording this today, where I live and work, and where Self-Care for Teachers operates. I acknowledge their elders past present and emerging and that sovereignty was never ceded. So I invite you to take a moment to acknowledge the First Nations people of the land on which you are standing right now too.So right no...2020-11-1137 min

Teacher WellbeingHow teachers can use writing to support wellbeing, with Beth CreganI have a beautiful conversation with Beth Cregan from Write Away With Me. Beth is a teacher and a writer and runs professional development on writing and creativity for teachers as well as teaching writing to students. We talk about how teachers can use writing to support their wellbeing, both individually but also collectively in staff groups, as well as how writing can be a powerful self-care practice. We also discuss how self-care practices really come to the forefront when we’re already depleted but that we need to be extra gentle in starting up new practices in challenging times, pl...2020-11-0459 min

Teacher WellbeingSelf-Coaching Questions for TeachersToday I'm sharing with you 29 questions you can ask as part of a process of self-coaching. Coaching is just a conversation where one person takes on the role of asking questions that help the person being coached to uncover the answers for themselves and sometimes to break out of the thinking patterns and habits and mindsets that they might not have even realised was holding them back or getting in the way of getting what they want. Coaching takes many forms but essentially it’s just asking better questions, and you can do this for yourself. It’s obviously helpful to h...2020-10-2835 min

Teacher WellbeingManaging Motherhood, Maternity Leave and Major Career Progression (Teacher Story: Bek)A follow up chat with Bek, who is a teacher you may remember from Episode Three of the very first season of the podcast. Way back in the beginning of 2017, I spoke to Bek about her journey of finding more personal wellbeing as a teacher and treating herself like a person first and a teacher second. And at the end of 2019, we caught up with a bit of an update.Bek shares her story of how her journey progressed and how her wellbeing and health habits had to shift and tweak after she became a mum and also got...2020-10-2147 min

Teacher Wellbeing11 Mistakes Teachers and Schools Make With Health, Wellbeing and ResilienceIt's good to be back behind the mic and I'm excited to talk to you today about 11 mistakes I see teachers and schools making when it comes to their health, wellbeing and resilience. These are things I see quite commonly in my clients and I've also made a lot of them myself, so I absolutely get it and I'm sharing these with the greatest empathy and compassion. If you recognise yourself in these, know that I'm right there with you and we're human so learning and growing and messing up is part of the deal.Exciting things:Cultivating Extraordinary...2020-10-1438 min

Teacher WellbeingWhat Wendy has learned about teacher wellbeing through 2020 disruptions and resolutions (Teacher Story)In the first teacher story recorded since coronavirus, Wendy shares her story of health challenges and new wellbeing resolutions, and how that was all impacted by the disruptions to work and life that Covid-19 brought. Remember there's also a couple of days left to join is round of the Resilient Teacher program: www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/resilientteacherSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2020-07-0958 min

Teacher WellbeingThe Depleted Teacher: Why Soldiering On Is Slowly Killing UsThis is the audio from Lesson 2 of the free workshop series about Teacher Wellbeing and Resilience. Click here to watch a replay of it this week for free, on Facebook! Or find it in the Freebies Library at www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/libraryEnrolment for the next round of the Resilient Teacher Coaching Program is now open, and early bird pricing is available until Sunday 5th July, so join now!Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2020-06-3043 min

Teacher WellbeingA love note for teachers at the end of the weirdest, hardest term everYou are almost at the end of the weirdest, most challenging term ever. Just in case you haven’t paused to acknowledge yourself, take a moment to do so now.This last term has been the biggest disruption to Australia’s education system in history. Twice. Across Australia, teachers have never worked harder or had to be more flexible, adaptable and cooperative in the face of some huge challenges and rapidly changing circumstances.Yet, here we are. Just a week or two left until holidays (depending where you are in Aus) and you did it. You have been an i...2020-06-2415 min

Teacher WellbeingTwo myths that might be sabotaging your health and wellbeing as a teacherIn this episode I want to explore two myths that are sabotaging your health and wellbeing, and those are the ideas that health and wellbeing is binary and linear. Now, when I say myths, I’m not necessarily talking about mythology, as in The Greek Gods and Goddesses, Hercules and Zeus and Athena and Aphrodite. That’s not what I mean.I’m talking about that other definition of myth, which is a widely held belief or idea that is actually a misconception. However, all myths have some truth to them, but to believe them literally is problematic.So, th...2020-06-1749 min

Teacher WellbeingAn early career teacher's story of health challenges and workplace bullying + my ongoing commitment to anti-racismSupport the podcast today via Pozible: https://www.pozible.com/project/teacher-wellbeing-podcast-season-6This is a longer episode, and it’s a really really fantastic teacher story. I also share my ongoing commitment to anti-racism work and unpacking my privilege as a teacher and a coach.There are just SO many learnings and I’m so grateful that Tina shared her story with us. Now, like many of my episodes this season, it was recorded before COVID so there’s no mention of that at all, but we do talk about people pleasing, boundaries, the challenges of moving away from y...2020-06-1157 min

Teacher WellbeingStaff wellbeing as we transition back to on campus learning, with Katrina BourkeThis interview is with Katrina Bourke of Katrina Bourke coaching, who you may remember from way back in Series 2. We talk about schools around Australia returning to on campus learning for all students, and the way that transition is playing out for teachers and leaders and school staff, and what we can do individually and collectively to support ourselves and each other during that transition and the challenges of the ongoing uncertainty around the way the school system and the COVID-19 crisis will continue to unfold. I really wanted to release this episode this week because I believe it’s im...2020-06-0233 min

Teacher WellbeingA powerful story about one teacher's year of health & wellbeing reflections (Teacher Story | Melissa)In this episode, I interview Melissa, a teacher with a powerful story about taking back control and power and responsibility for own health and wellbeing. Contribute to the Crowdfunder for Season 6 here: https://www.pozible.com/project/teacher-wellbeing-podcast-season-6I’d love to hear your questions and comments! All the details about how you can leave me a voicemail are here.Links mentioned in this episode:The Pozible Crowdfunding campaign: pledge today!Teacher Health and Wellbeing Survey coming soon: listen to the podcast episode about the 2018 survey results here.Replay Week of the Teacher Wellbeing and Resilience Fr...2020-05-2649 min

Teacher WellbeingSix educators share their teacher wellbeing wisdom and notes to first-year teacher selvesHello everyone and welcome back to Season 6 of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast! I’m so excited to be here and back on your airwaves and in your earbuds every week for the next 10 weeks at least.Today I’m excited to share with you the voicemails that I have received since I asked for listeners to call in and Leave me a voicemail for Season 6 of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast answering this question: “Thinking back on your first year of teaching, what did you learn about staying healthy and cultivating wellbeing as a person and as a teacher? Put anothe...2020-05-1943 min

Teacher WellbeingBONUS: Coping with change + Podcast updatesSupport the podcast today via Pozible: https://www.pozible.com/project/teacher-wellbeing-podcast-season-6Other podcasts I've been featured on recently:The Reflective Teacher PodcastThe Youth Mentor Podcast Ideas into Reality PodcastWhat She Did Next Podcast (coming soon)Links mentioned in this episode: This article and this article about the Satir Change ModelFatigue Resilience Masterclasses 3 on STRESSFatigue Resilience Masterclass 4 on SLEEPReplays of Fatigue Resilience Masterclasses 1 and 2 can be purchased through the Pozible campaignSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2020-05-1339 min

What She Did NextEllen Ronalds Keene | Back to school - speaking out for teachers' health and wellbeingEllen Ronalds Keene is the founder of Self-Care for Teachers and a former high school teacher herself. She is also the host of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast and runs her own podcast production agency called Perk Digital.Following some major health challenges during her university years, Ellen was forced to rethink her teaching career and is now a qualified coach, speaker and advocate dedicated to improving teacher wellbeing, preventing teacher burnout and supporting teachers to overcome their barriers to self-care.At a time when schools and families are grappling with the upheaval of the COVID-19 crisis, Ellen has spoken out...2020-05-1348 min

Ideas Into RealityInterview with Ellen Ronalds Keene and a Startup Lesson on the value of the Validation BoardI am excited to introduce you to Ellen Ronalds Keene on this our first episode of Ideas Into Reality.Ellen has been an integral part of our Canvas Coworking community as both an active member, coworker, program participant and until recently our association Secretary.As the founder of Self Care for Teachers and host of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast, Ellen understands the value of community and the importance of individuals contributing to make the whole stronger.This podcast itself has become a reality, thanks to Ellen giving her time and energy to create and facilitate the Start...2020-05-1034 min

Ideas Into RealityInterview with Ellen Ronalds Keene and a Startup Lesson on the value of the Validation BoardI am excited to introduce you to Ellen Ronalds Keene on this our first episode of Ideas Into Reality. Ellen has been an integral part of our Canvas Coworking community as both an active member, coworker, program participant and until recently our association Secretary. As the founder of Self Care for Teachers and host of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast, Ellen understands the value of community and the importance of individuals contributing to make the whole stronger. This podcast itself has become a reality, thanks to Ellen giving her time and energy to create and facilitate the Start Your Own Podcast...2020-05-1034 min

The Youth Mentor PodcastSelf-Care for Teachers and How To Prevent Burnout with Ellen Ronalds KeeneToday we interview Ellen Ronalds Keene of Self Care for Teachers who is passionate about preventing teacher burnout, improving wellbeing and supporting teachers to overcome their barriers to self-care. www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast 2020-05-0342 min

Teacher WellbeingMy alternative "plea to teachers" as we begin Term 2, 2020Last week our Prime Minister recorded a message for teachers and I think it's fair to say it had a mixed reception.Today I have a message for teachers that I hope will resonate. I have been hearing from a lot of you in comment sections, in PMs and DMs, and in coaching sessions over the last month and I’m seeing some themes arising that I want to speak to.Some of you began Term 2 last week, some begin tomorrow, some have another week or so to go. In any case, you don’t need me to t...2020-04-1922 min

Teacher WellbeingTeaching in the time of coronavirusHi everyone and welcome to this bonus episode of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast. Today I’m talking about teaching in the time of covid-19.So I am recording this not with my regular mic and it’s just raw, imperfect, in-edited and un-produced, because I want to get it into your earbuds as soon as possible.This is being recorded at a very particular moment in history. It’s lunchtime, Monday 23rd March 2020 and I’m in Queensland Australia. The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated or is in the process of devastating many countries around the world, including China, Italy, F...2020-03-2341 min

Teacher WellbeingBONUS: 4 things the Teacher Wellbeing podcast has taught me about teacher wellbeingThe Teacher Wellbeing podcast turned 3 last week! And to celebrate I released a bonus episode of the podcast this week, detailing 4 things I’ve learned from 3 years of hosting the show! I also talk about the things I’ve learned about myself and running Self-Care for Teachers in the process. Plus, I share an amazing story about some action a teacher took after listening to the podcast last year that I think you’re really going to want to hear.Exciting things coming soon:Crowdfunding Campaign for Season 6 - make sure you're subscribed to find out about that when it hap...2020-03-0435 min

The Reflective Teacher Podcast with Selena Woodward#052: 5 Tips to Create Balance in your Teaching Day with Ellen KeeneBalance. Do you have it in your Teaching Day? How many lunches have you skipped already this term? Did you get 8 hours of sleep last night? It’s so hard, isn’t it? This episode is important! SO important. Teaching has a strange culture around it where lunch is a luxury, and we train ourselves to hold a wee for two hours (instead of just going to the bathroom), where we teach a 5 period day and then (because our to-do list didn’t include our ACTUAL job) we say...2020-02-1144 min

Teacher WellbeingBONUS | Rethinking Teacher Wellbeing and Resilience for 2020Hello everyone, and welcome back to the teacher wellbeing podcast, and welcome to 2020!The new school year is about to begin and I know that means many of you are in the midst of inservice, professional development, student free days and setting up your classrooms.We're still between seasons of the podcast but in this bonus episode, I am sharing with you the audio from a Facebook live video I did last week. If you’re not following me on social media and you’re not subscribed to my Self-Care for Teachers newsletter, The Advocate, then you might have...2020-01-2753 min

Ditch The HustleFrom health issues to a lifestyle business, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneNaomi, Nicola and Amanda interview Ellen Ronalds Keene, the founder of Self-Care for Teachers and Perk Digital. Ellen shares her story of chronic illness and career change that led to her becoming self-employed. She shares how having two businesses actually helps her maintain balance, and why she grappled so much with this initially. Ellen explains some of the themes she sees in business owners and entrepreneurs that echo those that come up when she works with teachers, such as the glorification of the hustle, being the martyr and the myth of the quick fix/silver bullet. We also discuss the...2019-11-3055 min

Business Habitat with Sam DeanThe dual need for business advisory and digital marketing, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneCWSD Episode 2, Sam interviews Ellen Ronalds Keene, founder of Perk Digital and Self-Care for Teachers. Ellen shares her story of moving from a job as a school teacher to being self-employed, along the way learning the things she didn't know she didn't know about business. Ellen's story is a classic example of why accountants and advisors need to be educating current and potential clients so that they receive the advice they need in a timely fashion and can get ahead of some of the common pitfalls in business. With Ellen's expertise in the digital world, she also gives accountants some...2019-11-2742 min

Teacher WellbeingBONUS: Are you #teachertired? 3 ways to get more sleep this term + leave me a voicemail!Recently on the Teachers Thriving Lounge Facebook Group, Trudy from TeachersThriving.com and I spent a good 45 minutes discussing the very important but under-researched topic of teacher sleep, and some strategies you can use to help you get a good night's rest.As Trudy says, "Sleep is the sleeper topic for educators. No-one really is talking about it but it is a big issue."So we know it's a huge problem, but what can you do about it?Well, the bad news is that there are no overnight solutions (pun very much intended!), but the good news...2019-10-1626 min

Teacher WellbeingQuick Update: New Coaching Packages + Last day to get current pricesThis is a replay of a Facebook Livestream I did today, which I wanted to share with you because I know some of you are only following me on the podcast, and may not get updates otherwise. The audio quality isn't amazing, but it's good enough and the episode will self-destruct in about a week so listen now while you can!I have half updated my website with my new programs, but the tech is causing me some little issues and I don't want to break the whole website (again ha!) so I will finish updating gradually over the...2019-10-0112 min

Teacher WellbeingBonus! September Updates + Special InvitationFirst up, this episode will self-destruct in about 7 days, so you wanna listen right now while it's available in your player. I have a couple of time-sensitive updates and then a special invitation for you.Teacher Self-Care September. If you're not already playing at home, join in at Facebook or Instagram and see the overview post hereSupporting resources for the #teacherselfcareseptemberchallenge can be found in the Freebies LibrarySign up for the Cultivating Extraordinary Wellbeing Webinar this Wednesday 18th September at 6pm AEST. Remember you must be signed up to get the replay as it won't be added to the...2019-09-1511 min

Teacher WellbeingLessons from 4 years of Self-Care for Teachers, and my vision for the future (Season 5 finale)Lessons from 4 years of Self-Care for Teachers, and my vision for the future (Season 5 finale) is an adaptation and update of of this blog post. Find all the links mentioned there. See you next season!Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2019-08-1454 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Story: Jessica from Lead and InspireIn this episode I have a brilliant conversation with fellow teacher wellbeing enthusiast, Jessica Terlick from Lead and Inspire Community. Jessica shares her story with us and it’s one I think you’ll relate to. She tells us about her experiences as a preservice and early career teacher and how she fell into the trap that so many of us fall into, which is living and breathing the job and letting work take over life as well. It’s obvious she’s done a lot of self-reflection and can see how some of her patterns were contributing to that. Jessica...2019-08-0647 min

Teacher WellbeingThere are no quick fixes (and you are not broken)I’m deliberately doing this episode directly after Gabbie’s 2 part episodes because I know they may have stirred up a lot for some of you. The content of Gabbie’s book Teacher and the content of our conversation, while really important, also touches on some real sore points for teachers. I know because you tell me and I know because they’re sore points for me too. So I want to say right up front that this episode is as much a note to self as it is a message to you. I hope that this episode it brings you as m...2019-07-3015 min

Teacher WellbeingLife after Teacher, with Gabbie Stroud (part 2)I think this week’s episode is an absolute must-listen for any teacher today. It’s Part 2 of my conversation with Gabbie Stroud, author of the best-selling book ‘Teacher’, and if you haven’t yet, I do recommend you go and listen to Part 1 of this interview which is the previous episode on the podcast. In that episode Gabbie told us a bit about her story, we talked about the expectations on teachers and the state of education in 2019 and the visible and invisible work of the job. Plus Gabbie told us how writing the book was cathartic for her and she sh...2019-07-2337 min

Teacher WellbeingLife after Teacher, with Gabbie Stroud (part 1)I’m so excited to bring you this episode of the podcast with a woman who I’m sure needs no introduction!Gabbie Stroud is a freelance writer, novelist and recovering teacher. Her critical commentary of Australia’s education system was published in Griffith Review’s Edition 51 Fixing The System. Links to the essay went ‘viral’ on social media and the essay was viewed 24 000 times within the first two weeks of publication. ‘Teacher’ is Gabbie’s memoir, expanding on that essay and bringing readers into today’s challenging classrooms.So in this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast Gabbie shares with u...2019-07-1638 min

Teacher WellbeingThe other half of the wellbeing equationIt is great that schools are providing wellbeing strategies and services to their staff, but they often seem to cover only half of the wellbeing equation. Positive Psychology + Positive Physiology = WellbeingSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2019-07-0935 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | Elise (Part 2)In this episode you will hear Part 2 of my interview with Elise. If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to Part 1 so that this half to he conversation makes sense! In Part 1 she tells us about some serious health challenges she’s faced, including a really, REALLY important message about vocal care, plus how important a culture of wellbeing is in a school.So while in Part 1 we talked a lot about school experiences of wellbeing there, the conversation shifts in Part 2 to be about Elise’s personal life and wellbeing, and the self-care practices in place that s...2019-07-0229 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | Elise (Part 1)In this episode we hear another teacher story, this time from Elise. Elise tells us about some serious health challenges she’s faced, including a really important message for teachers about vocal care.We cover so many great points and it was such a good conversation that it actually went for nearly an hour, so I’ve split it into 2 parts. This episode, part 1, focuses on workplace stuff, the wellbeing challenges and the impact a leadership team that is proactively supportive of staff wellbeing has been.In Part 2 we focus on the more personal wellbeing side of things, and...2019-06-2531 min

Teacher WellbeingThe invisible work of teachingDespite the jokes that teaching is 9 - 3 with 12 weeks holiday a year, we know it to be otherwise. We know that the work starts well before 9am, finishes well after 3pm and that large parts of those holidays are usually spent working too. We also know that workload has been increasing over the last 10-20 years. The introduction of new improvement measures such as Professional Standards for Teachers and the national curriculum, as well as the impact of NAPLAN and the My School Website have resulted in more administrative work, much of which arguably has little to do with the...2019-06-1837 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | KelseyIn this episode I interview Kelsey, a teacher from the United States. She shares with us her wellbeing challenges of being consumed by the job in her first year, and losing her identity as a person. Kelsey then tells us how she has overcome this through intentional personal growth and self-care. We talk about decision fatigue, the power of rituals and routines, and learning to switch off at night.You can find Kelsey at @adventuringkelsey on Facebook and Instagram and also at adventuringkelsey.comConnect with me @selfcareforteachers on Facebook and Instagram and at selfcareforteachers.com.au...2019-06-1140 min

The Smart Community PodcastSCP E40: (Part 2) Education and Life Design for Smart Citizens, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I finish off my conversation with teacher turned entrepreneur, Ellen Ronalds Keene. Part 1 of our chat is in episode 39, where you'll hear about what Ellen's passionate about and why she thinks the Smart City Concept is so important. In this episode (Part 2), Ellen shares a really interesting perspective on integrating across the different disciplines. We also have an insightful discussion around being the CEO of your own life and how this fits into the Smart City Space. As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed...2018-06-1219 min

The Smart Community PodcastSCP E39: (Part 1) Education and Life Design for Smart Citizens, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed teacher turned entrepreneur, Ellen Ronalds Keene. Ellen is passionate about education, health and wellbeing, and podcasts, and we had so much to talk about. This episode is split into two parts, so you'll be able to hear the rest of our conversation in Episode 40. In Part 1 we talk about what Ellen has learnt about the Smart City concept, and why she thinks it's important, as well as how she herself is embracing the Smart City concept from non built environment, planning or engineering background. She's coming at Smart Cities from...2018-06-1027 min

KarlosophiesEp 153, Ellen Ronalds Keene: Shedding the Good GirlEllen Ronalds Keene is a teacher turned entrepreneur who is passionate about education, health & wellbeing, podcasts, and cafe breakfasts. She splits her time between teaching wellbeing business Self-Care for Teachers, and freelance work supporting other business owners with their podcasts and digital content. Having had some significant health challenges in her early 20s, Ellen relishes the fact that she gets to choose her own agenda for her life every day. She recommends reading The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner for the best insights on how to manage anger, resentment and guilt. 2018-02-131h 06

Teacher WellbeingSelf-Care, Differentiation and PersonalityIn this episode, Ellen discusses the need for differentiation not only for students in the classroom but also for adults seeking health, happiness and wellbeing. When it comes to self-care, there is no one-size-fits-all and realising this can help us shift out of comparisonitis and perfectionism. Having a good understanding of our own personality and individual traits can help us tailor wellbeing practices to suit and make changes in our life to help us thrive. Ellen also shares her 8-step acronym for SELF-CARE, and explains why self-knowledge is so important it's the first step. 2017-05-1829 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher stories | Julie from Teacher MindsetIn this episode, Ellen interiews Julie , a high school English teacher who also runs the educational consulting business Teacher Mindset. She shares her journey towards creating more wellbeing in her life, including the health scare that led to a lightbulb moment about the job. Julie's focus is always on the strength of the relationships she has with her students, colleagues and the community, and her passion for building those connections shines through. She also shares some cracking advice for early career teachers about the system, being human and setting boundaries. "The school's not going to fire you just because you...2017-05-1031 min

Teacher WellbeingPrioritiesIn this episode Ellen shares a number of metaphors that can help understand the way priorities work. Following on from the last episode about burnout, she also explains why focusing on solutions is more productive than focusing on the problem. In the goal of burnout prevention, the focus needs to be on moving towards what we do want (health, wellbeing and self-care) rather than away from what we don't want (stress and burnout). Getting our prioritise straight can help in this endeavour. The metaphors Ellen shares here can help you work out how you are currently prioritising self-care in your...2017-05-0316 min

Teacher WellbeingWhat is burnout?In this episode Ellen explains the three main components of burnout and why it is different from straight exhaustion. She also discusses the difference between chronic and acute stress, and how long term stress impacts the body and the contribution that can make to burnout. A must listen for anybody who experiences stress at work or physical and emotional exhaustion. Understanding and tuning in to your body's stress response can be the first step towards being able to prevent burnout.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-04-2618 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | DianaIn this episode, Ellen interviews Diana, a teacher, fellow self-care advocate and anxiety coach. Diana has some excellent tips and tricks to share. She discusses her experiences managing her health with teaching and now motherhood, the benefits of letting go of perfectionism, as well as the importance of modelling vulnerability and authenticity to her students and colleagues."Let's have some compassion for one another. We're all tired here!"Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-04-1932 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | BrodenIn this episode, Ellen interviews Broden. Broden is an Aussie high school English teacher living and working in London. He shares his experiences of the differences between the education systems in Australia and the U.K. as well as a bit about how he tries to work smarter instead of harder. "Do your marking on the tube! What else are you going to do? It's down time. You might as well get things done so that when you get home you can do whatever else you need to do."Sign up...2017-04-1228 min

Teacher WellbeingLeeAnne Cordell from The Holistically Healthy TeacherIn this episode, Ellen interviews LeeAnne from Holistically Healthy Teacher. LeeAnne was a teacher for 19 years and spent most of that time in early childhood and special education in rural, public schools. Now she's an Integrative Nutritionist with a passion for health and wellness, work with teachers to support their health and wellness. Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-04-0525 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | JaneIn this episode, Ellen interviews a 2nd year teacher. Having started her career as a social worker (another career with high burnout rates) and growing up with a family of teachers, Jane entered the teaching profession with a better understanding than most of the work expected and how important self-care is for sustained health and wellbeing. And yet, she found she was not immune from the typical challenges of first-year teaching. Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-03-2927 min

Teacher WellbeingToleranceDo you ever think about your thinking? The language that we use, whether thinking or speaking, has a powerful impact on the way we experience the world. One example of this is the word tolerance, which has a lot of positive connotations. People associate it with noble concepts such as multiculturalism, religious freedom, harmony in relationships and even world peace. Indeed, many people list tolerance as one of their highest values. But ask someone what they are tolerating in their life and the answer will likely be a list of things that are actually leading to a great deal of...2017-03-2209 min

Teacher WellbeingIs Self-Care Selfish?This question comes up a lot, and it is important to address. Yet asking 'Is Self-Care Selfish?' also kind of misses the point. It hints at but doesn't properly acknowledge some of our deepest fears. In this episode, Ellen explores some alternative questions to ask instead to get to the heart of the issue. Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-03-1514 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | DanielEllen speaks to Daniel, an Aussie teaching in an International School. We hear his experiences and insights about teaching in a variety of contexts, maintaining health while balancing not only the pressures of the classroom but also language barriers and culture shock, as well as the benefits of taking bold action to make amazing memories early in your teaching career. "If you are a pre-service teacher, hang in there. It is really difficult but the rewards are amazing."Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-03-1231 min

Teacher WellbeingWhat is Self-Care?What is Self-Care? What are the barriers to self-care and why do they hold us back? What does teaching and self-care have to do with International Women's Day? In this episode, Ellen discusses the five facets of self-care, why guilt is the number one self-care sabotage how self-care can help you #BeBoldForChange this IWD. "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare." ~ Audrey LordeSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-03-0714 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | ShaileeEllen interviews Shailee, a high school teacher who took some time away from teaching in order to figure out how to balance her passion for making an impact with having a life of her own. "It's realising that I can be very good at what I do, I can enjoy what I do, without being what I do." Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-03-0431 min

Teacher WellbeingFocus on the goose and the golden eggs will take care of themselves.In this episode, Ellen shares a children's story that can serve as a helpful reminder for preventing burnout, as well as a number of useful metaphors to illustrate the point.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-02-2812 min

Teacher WellbeingTeacher Stories | RebekahIn the first teacher story episode, Ellen interviews Rebekah, a high school teacher who has some valuable insights to share about growing up, finding yourself, being 'too busy' and that elusive work-life balance. "When you do achieve that balance, work satisfaction actually increases. I don't think I've been happier in my job than right now, and yet I've had to make some of these hard decisions. And I'm not investing my whole life into it, but I feel more passionate about it than ever!"Sign up for the Self-Care for...2017-02-2234 min

Teacher WellbeingInterview with Ellen Ronalds KeeneIn this episode, the host is in the hot seat. Ellen tells her story from ill-health to wellbeing in the education system, shares the changes she made in her life to prioritise her health and happiness and explains what self-care means to her. Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-02-2140 min

Teacher WellbeingIntroduction to the Teacher Wellbeing PodcastIn this episode, Ellen explains why she started this podcast, what the podcast is about, who is this show for and what you can expect from this podcast going forward.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.2017-02-2019 min

The Tortoise with Brooke McAlaryEveryday slow living for the "normal person" with Ellen Ronalds KeeneOne of the most common requests we receive about the pogpast (apart from more singing from Ben) would have to be to feature more “normal people”. That is, people who don’t work online, haven’t written a book or aren’t teaching others how to slow down and simplify. Because, for the vast majority of people who listen to the podcast, who are balancing work, family, friends, health, home and external commitments, the added tasks of slowing down and simplifying can seem incredibly overwhelming. While listening to people who have already worked through some of the process is...2016-02-1741 min