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This Is Livin'Our Brother: TRAVIS WEBBI am thrilled to share my conversation with Travis Webb. Travis has been our marriage therapist for almost 9 years. He has also counseled Dylan and I individually. Through years of learning from counseling others as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Travis answers some of these tough questions about addiction, pornography, environment, phones, victimhood and victim mentality. What is the reason people use pornography? Getting to the root!Is pornography about a past trauma?What do all addictions have in common?How can we change our environment to influence our habits and addictions?How does t...2025-07-1451 minThis Is Livin'"What Is Good About This?"It's easy to find what is GOOD about something when everything seems to be going as planned. But what about when our plans aren't going as we intended or as fast as we would like them to? Can we still ask ourselves "What Is Good About This" in those moments too? And actually find something good??When things seem to be going WRONG, it just means you haven't found what is good about it yet.If we allow ourselves to understand the answers the God can give to us then we can improve in seeing...2025-07-0720 min
Teach Sleep RepeatEp 120: Do Appraisals Actually Reward Good Teaching? Tick-Boxes, Free Labour & Ridiculous TargetsIt’s the end of the school year, which can only mean one thing: performance appraisal season. But with targets that feel random, policies that haven’t caught up, and a system still obsessed with spreadsheets… we’re asking:Do schools even value great teaching anymore – or just good data?In this episode, Dylan and Hayden unpack:What appraisals are supposed to be vs. what they’ve becomeThe 2024 rule change that schools are quietly ignoring (hint: appraisals shouldn't affect your pay anymore)Two shocking listener horror stories — including one about a school...2025-07-071h 05This Is Livin'GOD BLESS AMERICA!!Take time this week to really think about and place intention on appreciating the freedom we enjoy and probably take for granted sometimes.2025-06-3014 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 119: The Birth Rate Crisis: Teacher Redundancies, School Closures & Fewer Teaching Jobs!The hidden crisis closing schools, cutting jobs, and reshaping teachingThis week, Dylan and Hayden dive into a topic that’s flying under the radar but changing the future of teaching forever.UK birth rates have fallen to historic lows – and now schools are feeling the impact. From empty classrooms and school closures to teacher redundancies and disappearing job ads, this episode uncovers how a quiet demographic shift is creating a very loud crisis in education.🔍 We unpack:The huge drop in UK birth rate – and why it’s happeningWhy schoo...2025-06-301h 03This Is Livin'Let Go To Grow“When we’re attached to outcomes, we can rob ourselves of peace, growth, and joy. True freedom comes when we show up fully—but let go of the need for things to turn out a certain way. Can I get an Amen!”Attachment: “If this doesn’t happen, I’ll feel like a failure.”Detachment: “I did everything I could. The rest isn’t mine to carry.”Am I ATTACHED Assessment:Do I feel anxious or unworthy if this doesn’t go a c...2025-06-2328 minThis Is Livin'Get Rich Quick And The Lessons Learned From This Not HappeningHere are some of the lessons learned from trying to GET RICH QUICK1. “The world has a beautiful way of showing you where you are wrong” Dan Martell2. Reframing painful financial decisions3. The Law of the Harvest4. “Money makes you more of what you already are” Dave Ramsey5. If money wasn’t an issue, who would you be?6. Calculated Risk vs Blind Shot2025-06-1624 minThis Is Livin'Our Brother: ROBIN HARRISWithin the span of a few years, our friend Robin has endured some truly challenging trials. His example of how to respond to adversity is inspiring to us—and will inspire many who listen to this interview. • Prostate cancer • An eating disorder • Strokes • A misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s“God means what He says…”“…so let us mean what we do!”Robin generously shares some of the triumphs he’s experienced with his health, as well as powerful lessons he’s learned and truths that ha...2025-06-0957 minThis Is Livin'Do What You CAN So That You Can Do What You CAN'TAre you having a hard time getting what you want? Is there anything you have been skipping over?Today I get to share where in my life I learned this principle of doing what I was capable of in the moment to be able to build up to doing something that I thought was never possible.The BASCIS in any area of life are foundational to the rest of success that can be wanted or expected in that area. Kobe Bryant was a fanatic about doing the basics and had a foundation...2025-06-0215 minThis Is Livin'Punishment VS Natural ConsequenceWe can approach our shortcomings and mistakes so much better when we understand whether or not we are experiencing NATURAL CONSEQUENCES or unnecessary PUNISHMENT.Natural consequences can often times be accompanied by the guilt of making wrong choices. That guilt can encourage you to CHANGE and LEARN from your mistakes.But the punishment... self-inflicted or from someone else... can carry a hefty amount of shame. This is shame is unnecessary and unrelated to our shortcomings. This is unhelpful and discouraging.So... DON'T BEAT YOURSLEF...2025-05-2617 minThis Is Livin'Dylan Tells Her Story About PornIn the middle of feeling alone and betrayed, it was nearly impossible to imagine celebrating a wedding anniversary that wasn’t consumed by the challenges of pornography.For our NINE year wedding anniversary we want to share a message of encouragement!Dylan shares her through these topics…What was your reaction?Did you ever think about leaving?Why did you stay?What does choosing to stay look like TODAY?2025-05-1946 minThis Is Livin'Our Sister: CINDY STAINCONTENT WARNING:(Though we don't go into explicit detail of sexual abuse, some topics can be difficult to hear.)I (Hayden) am so happy to share a deep and meaningful conversation I had with my aunt, Cindy Stain.After losing her parents in a plane crash, Cindy, along with her five siblings, was orphaned at the age of four. Off to a rocky (understatement) start in life, Cindy had tougher challenges ahead where she would endure ongoing sexual abuse at the age of eight...2025-05-121h 09Teach Sleep RepeatEp 112: Top SATs Advice For Teachers & Should Faith Schools Still Exist?It’s SATs week – and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, Dylan and Hayden share their top tips for teachers to survive the chaos, keep kids calm, and not lose their minds during one of the busiest weeks of the primary calendar. We also talk about cheating......Then, we switch gears for a big question: Should we still have faith schools in the UK?We unpack the arguments for and against – from community cohesion and parental choice to inclusion, funding, and what a “neutral” education really means in 2025.Expect honest takes, classroom laughs, and a few sp...2025-05-121h 01This Is Livin'What Were The Actionable Steps I Took To QUIT Pornography?Here are the phone notes I took in preparation for recording this episode…-I don’t have it figured out but…-I believe these principles, tools and truths can be applied broadly to habits and addictions generally-This is not a blueprint for everyone but perhaps there is some insight for everyone-Enlightenment vs EmpowermentSome of these insights came from-Sara Brewers program-Talk therapy-Scripture study-Church Talks/BYU Speeches-Podcasts (Sara B...2025-05-0543 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 111: Breaking Down The Broken UK Education System & Why Teachers Might Strike Again!In this episode of Teach Sleep Repeat, Dylan and Hayden delve into the pressing issues facing the UK education system. They explore six critical areas where the system is faltering:Autonomy and Agency: Examining the diminishing independence of educators in their teaching methods.Teacher Qualifications and Expertise: Discussing concerns over the adequacy of teacher training and professional development.Agency Workers: Highlighting the challenges faced by supply teachers and the exploitation within the system.Pedagogical Understanding: Addressing the lack of deep pedagogical knowledge influencing curriculum design.Assessment and Diagnostics: Critiquing th...2025-05-051h 12This Is Livin'Who Do You Do It For?When you are in a difficult moment or period of your life, who is the right person to think of to help get you through that time?The right answer is whoever gets you through it!This is different for everyone and is also going to be different for each difficult circumstance. For example, I (Hayden) ultimately had to choose to remove pornography from my life for MYSELF. Whereas thinking about Tootsie in the middle of a grueling workout, instead of myself, is what gets me through them.We each get...2025-04-2818 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 110: 10 Tips For Every Teacher To SMASH The Summer Term! Reports, Behaviour & Forward PlanningThe summer term is here — but are you surviving or thriving? In this episode of Teach Sleep Repeat, Dylan and Hayden share 10 practical tips to help teachers and school staff smash the summer term with less stress and more success. From managing end-of-year chaos to keeping pupils engaged when the sun’s out, we’ve got strategies every teacher needs to hear.But first... we dive into a hot topic:Should teachers be making TikToks during lesson time? 🎥We debate the pros, cons, and classroom realities of social media in schools — is it harmless fun, a creative...2025-04-281h 05This Is Livin'Our Sister: MEGAN CAREY Part 2CONTENT WARNING:(Though we don't go into explicit details of cases and events, some topics in this episode can be difficult to hear)Megan Carey is one of our dear friends and a helpful, loving member of our neighborhood, church and community.Megan has worked a dedicated career to serving kids and their families during the worst moments of their lives.We are privileged to hear Megan's story of working in Child Welfare and some of her amazing work serving children, teens and their families after...2025-04-211h 01This Is Livin'Our Sister: MEGAN CAREY Part 1CONTENT WARNING:(Though we don't go into explicit details of cases and events, some topics in this episode can be difficult to hear)Megan Carey is one of our dear friends and a helpful, loving member of our neighborhood, church and community.Megan has worked a dedicated career to serving kids and their families during the worst moments of their lives.We are privileged to hear Megan's story of working in Child Welfare and some of her amazing work serving children, teens and their families after cases of...2025-04-1459 minThis Is Livin'How Happy Can You Expect To Be??Well...it's up to YOU!Join us today in our discussion about happiness.We are excited to reference credible people (in our opinion) who have a track record of being happy themselves and have done masterful work in helping others experience more happiness as well.This was a great opportunity to reflect on the happiest times of our lives and what made them so.Can you be happy despite challenging circumstances?Can THINGS bring us happiness??Thank you for listening to another episode of THIS IS LIVIN'!2025-04-0734 minThis Is Livin'Spend Your Time On Things That Are Important And Not YET UrgentIn this episode we are excited to talk about principles of time management and the "Time Management Matrix" from the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.When thinking about your different roles throughout the week, what are some small changes you can make to show up better as that person?Parent, spouse, employee, business owner, sibling, member of a community... these are a few of the roles many of us embrace week to week. Small changes like simply scheduling the time to fulfill some part of one of these roles...2025-03-3132 minThis Is Livin'Learn The Voice Of The Devil (And How To Reject It)What does the Devil sound like? Could you identify his voice right now?How much do you let him chirp in year and how often do his comments explode into full blown frantic freight about life and your current situation?Maybe you are having a wonderful day and out of nowhere you began to have ill feelings about someone or something. There is only ONE place that these thoughts come from. Let's learn together how to shut this guy up!In this episode we are sharing more amazing insight...2025-03-2430 minThis Is Livin'I want ME to be the problem because that's the one thing I can changeDo you think you are the exception to giving your best effort and controlling your own outcomes?We love you but you are not the exception and neither are we (despite having spent time thinking we were haha).When it comes to our thoughts, we were taught early in our marriage to "pull the weeds and plant the seeds".We have further learned from different sources a model that has helped be the owner of our thoughts and consequential actions.All of the outside factors that we often blame for our...2025-03-1726 minThis Is Livin'OUR Brother: KOLBY COLLARDWe are thrilled to introduce our great friend Kolby Collard!Kolby has been a great friend and resource to us through good times and tough times.One of the great strengths Kolby has is compassion for others through their challenges.Kolby shares about his challenges with alcohol and drug addiction in his early life and provides a lot of encouragement to those who are in similar situations.Listen along as we laugh and cry about this wild experience we call life.Thank you Kolby!2025-03-1046 minThis Is Livin'I Hear What You Are Saying, But You're Wrong!Where do you look for validation?Validation comes in two forms: ACCEPTANCE and APPROVAL.The formula for Connection (which we all seek and need) is VULNERABILITY + VALIDATION = CONNECTIONDoes "venting" to others help you feel better about the issue you are dealing with? Does is it help solve the issue you are venting about? What is the next step we can take, beyond venting, to actually solve our issues AND have the personal connections with others that we crave?What environments should we use extreme caution in while venting and seeking...2025-03-0324 minThis Is Livin'Not Everything Is Your Fault, But Take Accountability For What You Do NOWIn this episode we talk about some breakthroughs we have had in taking accountability and personal responsibility of our lives and how it has positively impacted those around us.Just like the title says, not everything that has happened to you is your fault, BUT the context we give those events and how we reframe them to serve us is what we want to focus on,Ask yourself, "Who am I being" in every situation. Ask "How can I positively influence the world around me by first influencing the...2025-02-2421 minThis Is Livin'How Coaches Are Helping Us Create A Balanced LifeIn this episode we go into the separate life coaching that we are both a part of at the moment.Both coaches teach very similar principles and the root is having a happy, fulfilled and balanced life.We break down the different areas of our life and how to approach improving them.Everyone is different and will need more attention in different areas but the approach we are sharing with you can be applied to all of the areas.For example, are you knocking it out of the park with money...2025-02-1735 minThis Is Livin'Our Brother: JON HARRISIn this episode we are pleased to introduce Jon Harris!
Jon and his family have been amazing friends to our family.
We are excited to share our discussion with Jon about personal experiences and discoveries of how to avoid challenging habits in the first place. Some of these discoveries have come from scripture, modern revelation and learning from personal experiences.
This is another great episode that will make you feel like you are in good company with your challenges and encourage you through those struggles that WE ALL HAVE!
Thank you...2025-02-1056 minThis Is Livin'What Is The Right Way To Judge Others? In Our Opinion...Are we even supposed to judge others?...
What does it mean to CONDEMN someone versus JUDGE someone?
“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and lets me focus on what is, and not what should or could be.” -Brené Brown
Hear our insight on what we think are good guidelines on judging others "righteously".
2025-02-0332 minThis Is Livin'A Deep Dive Into Our WeaknessesIn our opinion..."Weaknesses are strengths that are out of balance"
"If we really care about growth, development and improvement, we will seek correction and work on weaknesses."
"If someone has an extreme strength, others can seem to be weak in that area, through that person's lens."
Hear us discuss our weaknesses and how we reframe them into a new way of thinking about them.
Have the scary conversation of asking those close to you what they think your strengths and weaknesses are as a way of growing...2025-01-2739 minThis Is Livin'Why Are We Doing This Podcast??In this episode, we reflect on some of the great wins we have had by being open and willing to share some of our struggles.
There is strength in turning to face our challenges and sharing them is one of the quickest ways to put them to rest.
Remember, as you are looking forward, setting goals and raising your own standard that attaching a "WHY" to what you are doing will anchor you when the process of achieving difficult things gets tough.
We wish all of you big success this year in obtaining...2025-01-2021 minThis Is Livin'Our Sister: ASHLEE TURLEYIn this episode we are so happy and excited to introduce to you our great friend, Ashlee Turley.
Ashlee bravely shares some of her journey with pornography use and accompanying depression. We learn amazing insight from the road that Ashlee has already traveled and are so happy to have her share that with the listeners.
This is our first guest episode and the beginning of our "Our Sister/Our Brother" series.
Our goal for "Our Sister/Our Brother" is to highlight 2025-01-131h 30This Is Livin'Progress Over PerfectionLets level up from last weeks episode!
When you are faced with the difficult decision of breaking a personal promise, are you "SUBORDINATING" it to a higher cause?
What are these higher causes?
What is the right balance of taking care of the goose in order to produce golden eggs?
Join us as we discuss our individual journeys of building relationships with ourselves and how making and keeping commitments is the core of how we change.
Exercise...2025-01-0627 minThis Is Livin'Our Contrary Take On Resolutions And Goal SettingIn this episode we give our take on goal setting and resolutions during this New Year's season.
What is the purpose of goals?
How do you scale up and improve habits?
Dylan has a systematic approach to forming new habits that is ahead of its time.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!2024-12-3032 minThis Is Livin'Why Do Christians Struggle With Pornography?MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
This short and sweet episode takes a shallow dive into some of the reasons we, as Christians, may struggle with pornography more than other vices, addictions and habits.
Struggling is a necessary part of the journey and you shouldn't feel alone or isolated because of the way that you struggle.2024-12-2320 minThis Is Livin'The Perfectly Imperfect PlanIf you could choose between a problem-free life or a life that involved overcoming adversity, which would you choose?
Maybe you have already picked the second plan!
In this episode we discuss both of the plans through parable and the beautiful blessings that can be found in the "PERFECTLY IMPERFECT PLAN"2024-12-1626 minThis Is Livin'Hear God Speak To You RIGHT NOWWhat we have learned from serving and being served by others is that you can feel God's love in these moments of opportunity.
These moments don't have to be massive or life changing but we do have to look for them. We do need to engage in asking, seeking and acting on these opportunities to love and help others when God gives them to us. On the flip side, we need to be gracious recipients of service and love from others.
If you want to have an immediate response...2024-12-0927 minThis Is Livin'Let Me Serve YouEveryone knows the great feeling of serving someone else but it can be hard to allow others to serve us.
We are doing a giveaway. We will be selecting one person to split the cost of Sara Brewer‘s “Overcome Pornography for Good” training. This is the same program we used and want to share it during this season of giving.
DM us on instagram: @dylanandhayden
Sara’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-pornography-for-good/id15496054852024-12-0248 minThis Is Livin'The WHIP vs The CARROT: Which Do You Choose To Motivate And Encourage Yourself?"I am worth changing"
"I'm worth putting time into to change, to improve, to grow, to expand, to live a higher law, to enjoy a better life"
"I am worthy of a beautiful life"
"I am worthy of exercising repentance and I'm qualified to use The Atonement of Jesus Christ"2024-11-2524 minThis Is Livin'What Does Rock Bottom Look Like?In this episode we discuss how "Rock Bottom" is different for everyone and what some of the characteristics are.
You can go to "Rock Bottom" several times in your life.
What did Dylan's "Rock Bottom" look like as it relates to pornography?
If you are at "Rock Bottom" right now, just hang on! Reach out to someone you love and trust! If you don't feel like you have someone who fits that criteria in your life, reach out to us!2024-11-1838 minThis Is Livin'Back To PornographyWe have felt inspired to go back to discussing our battle with pornography. We are happy to share parts of our journey if there is just one person who can benefit from it.
In this episode we will give you some new perspective on struggling with addiction as well as some actual tools to utilize while in the middle of a tough mental and emotional battle with whatever struggle you are enduring,
Here is the link to Sara Brewer's pornography training that has blessed our life more than we...2024-11-1159 minThis Is Livin'TRIGGER WARNING: What Good Has Come From Our Miscarriages?This episode may be difficult for some people to hear. Especially those who are right in the thick of their own miscarriage.
In this episode we discuss our miscarriages, the hurt that followed and the good that has eventually come from those experiences.
We do know there is good that can come from some of the most difficult challenges in life.
We share these experiences in hopes of helping someone else who may feel alone, misunderstood, forgotten, hopeless or otherwise enduring emotional pain.
If you are enduring deep loss like a miscarriage or something similar, just hang on. Let it...2024-11-0455 minThis Is Livin'How To Change Yourself Through Time TravelCan you build a new version of yourself? Can you change who you are NOW by addressing a younger version of yourself? We think it's possible! Listen along this week as Hayden shares some examples of changing himself through TIME TRAVEL! You will learn a few exercises and techniques to use on your personal journey of self-improvement.2024-10-2825 minThis Is Livin'Is Patience Or Impatience A Virtue?In this episode we discuss waiting for the perfect moment that may never come, how waiting has paid off, being burned by jumping on the first opportunity and how jumping quickly has also been a benefit. What is the right ANSWER?
Listen and laugh along as we use our experiences to dissect the question of whether patience or impatience is a virtue!
Thank you to Wade and Bailee Andes for sponsoring us with sweet new custom "This Is Livin'" tumbler mugs.
Here is Wade's IG: @desertnativedesigns2024-10-2137 minThis Is Livin'Will You Do ANYTHING For Your Team To Win?When it cones to your family, will you do anything to ensure their success? By the way, this mindset extends to the work place, community, church and other teams that we find ourselves with.
Do we need to listen better?
Take more time for ourselves?
Admit we are wrong?
Let's talk about it!2024-10-1449 minThis Is Livin'I'll Be Happy When..."And guess what? Again, I wasn't very fulfilled. The problem wasn't what I was doing. I was trying all different things. The problem was ME." -Dylan
"As we reevaluated our priorities, this is so crazy. Everything's kind of just come easier and fallen into place. The goals and the opportunities have basically just showed up on our doorstep." -Dylan2024-10-0737 minThis Is Livin'Sister, You Are Loved!This is just a solo with Hayden responding to the poll question "We want to better serve our audience. Are you a male or female struggling with pornography?" Going off on a loving rant here. If you are a female (or anyone for that matter) struggling with pornography, you are loved! You can change if you want to. You can do hard things. You can live the life you want. Don't give up!2024-10-0306 minThis Is Livin'Our Struggle With PornographyIn this episode we jump right into the deep end of our marriage. We are so happy to share our struggle with pornography and offer you a message of hope if this is something you are struggling with. This is a comprehensive look at what was helpful and not helpful in our journey. And spoiler, the journey never ends! Listen along for some insight and encouragement in overcoming pornography!2024-09-301h 07
This Is Livin'We Don't Have It Figured OutThis is the introduction to "This Is Livin'". In this episode we discuss where the idea to create a podcast came from, what our fears of starting a podcast are, what is encouraging us to see the podcast through and some of the ideas we have for our future episodes.2024-09-2328 min
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanHayden Hawks | CCC Champion Post-Race InterviewThis interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Hayden Hawks, about his amazing victory. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM...2024-09-0125 minThe Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanHayden Hawks | 2024 CCC Pre-Race InterviewThis interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hayden Hawks (HOKA), who is racing CCC this week. After returning from injury and surgery, Hayden won the Black Canyon 100k in February, placed 3rd at the iconic Western States 100 in June and has been living and training in Europe this summer. Good luck, H...2024-08-2726 minThe Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanTrailgating | Canyons Preview Show with Hayden Hawks & Emily HawgoodThis is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and Emily Hawgood. Topics: Potential race dynamics - Weather/course update - Competitive density - Men's and women's preview - Anticipated breakthrough performers - A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail r...2024-04-261h 25Teach Sleep RepeatEp 59: Should Teachers Be Banned From Displaying Tattoos In The Classroom?Welcome back to another episode! Firstly, we catch up about our week & the importance of enrichment to children. Dylan discusses his class taking part in a drama workshop & Hayden ponders the difference between knowledge-based and skill-based learning.
We then dive into the topic of tattoos & whether schools are right in effectively banning them from being on display in the classroom. The discussion morphs into a wider one about just exactly what professionalism even is and looks like, and how subjective it seems to be.
Finally, Dylan introduced a quick light-hearted game that is great fun & could be used in the...2024-04-221h 10
Coastal Sports Pod121. Dylan GibbonsIn this episode,
We chat with apprentice jockey Dylan Gibbons. We recap an incredible year where Dylan won his first group 1 win on Explosive Jack to ride in the Everest on Buenos Noches, then topped off with riding Okita Soushi in the Melbourne Cup.
Apprentice day-to-day life. Likes and dislikes riding. The most rewarding thing about being a jockey. Dylan explains how he rode 13 consecutive race days in a row. Support and competition in the jockey room.
We look at the first horse Dylan rode, which was against his dad. First winner. The best horse rode. Favourite track and trainer...2024-01-0427 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 44: Hayden Vs Dylan: New Year's Resolution ChallengeThe boys see in the new year with the usual light-hearted look at the last week & the 12 months ahead.
Both set a daily target for 2024 and set up a competition to see who will last the longest.
Silly games are played, government 'leaks' and the usual shenanigans.
Thank you so much for all of your support in 2023 & here's to 2024!2023-12-291h 02
Teach Sleep RepeatEp 43: THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Secret Santa, Memorable Gifts & Why Turkey Is Massively OverratedJoin us for a festive hour of laughs, quizzes, games and anecdotes! It's Christmas and boy are we ready to celebrate.
Hayden tries to ruin Christmas for Dylan.
Dylan serves up the hardest quiz round you'll ever see.
They both rant about how rubbish turkey is.
It's not to be missed!
Merry Christmas to all of our listeners, and we will see you before the new year!
Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast2023-12-221h 02
Teach Sleep RepeatBitesize #5: School Dinner Desserts, A Finger Dilemma & The Ultimate Friendship TestHello and welcome to a laid-back, fun bitesized episode from Dylan & Hayden.
We enjoy some more blind ranking, discuss how much money our fingers are worth & Hayden tried to catch out Dylan with the ultimate friendship quiz.
If you want to lighten up your commute, this might just be the thing for you. It also might not.
Enjoy & make sure to find us on Isntagram @teachsleeprepeatpodcast2023-12-1522 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 40: The Drastically Changing Teaching Profession: Chronic Underfunding, Enormous Workload & Dwindling RespectWe are BACK in the same room with a full, normal, feature-length episode.
Hayden debriefs on life as a new dad with his 2-week old, Dylan laughs at Hayden going through exactly what he did last month and EVENTUALLY we talk about the drastic changes in the teaching profession.
We talk about the macro changes over decades, which are mostly for the better. We then talk about how drastically the career has changed since we started teaching about 8 years ago... This time, not mostly for the better!
Hope you enjoy, and if you...2023-12-041h 02Teach Sleep RepeatEp 39: Can You Help Us?A short stop-gap episode with just Dylan (Hayden is new-born Dadding!) & a small request from us....
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e-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com2023-11-2708 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 34: Becoming A Parent - Sleep Deprivation, Projectile Vomiting & Celebrating Farts!Welcome back!
It's been an extremely eventful couple of weeks. Dylan became a dad! And Hayden is not far behind...
We also had OFSTED in this week, and they deep dived our subject: maths. We'll be going into a lot more detail on this in a future episode, so stick around!
I think it's safe to say we lose the plot in this episode. Dylan's childhood tales have Hayden pretty much in tears of laughter.
Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy!
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Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com2023-10-201h 07Teach Sleep RepeatEp 33: Big Announcements!! (...And Some Other Stuff)Join us for a particularly special episode in which we share some awesome news with you: our much-loved customers! I mean audience...
Besides our BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, we get weirdly deep and discuss self-diagnoses, religion and perform impressions of the Tasmanian Devil... I'm not sure what to say really. It's an odd one. Hopefully by the end you'll understand exactly why!
We also host a Q&A section and answer some of the questions that you've written in. So if you want to hear more about Hayden's haircare routine, stay tuned for that part.
...2023-10-061h 06Teach Sleep RepeatEp 31: What Is The Point Of Marking?Helllllloooooooo again and welcome back to another episode of Teach, Sleep, Repeat!
We are keeping the face-to-face podcasts AND we genuinely think this is one of our funniest episodes yet.
Get ready for a whirlwind tour of Hayden's latest stag do adventures, Dylan's Harvest Festival song game (pure laughter) and our good old chat answering the question posed in the title of this podcast....
What is the point of marking?
It's time consuming. It's not very helpful. Why do we continue to think it's important?
We hope you enjoy...2023-09-221h 03Teach Sleep RepeatEp 30: Is Behaviour Getting Worse?Join sweaty messes Dylan and Hayden for the second instalment of 'recording a podcast together in a tiny room'
We discuss how we're banned from working in the same year group, our general classroom banter and our opinions on children's behaviour. How much impact does school really have on a child's behaviour?
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Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com2023-09-151h 12Teach Sleep RepeatEp 26: Why Do Some Teachers Struggle With The Summer Holidays?Every teacher has heard it all before when it comes to the 13 weeks 'off' a year that we get.
It's used as a stick to beat us with, to justify tonnes of extra work and (even though we are in a retention crisis) a reason as to why our job is 'easy'.
So why do so many teachers struggle with the 6 week break? Why would some rather see it scrapped altogether? What are the pros and cons?
Join us for a great discussion, as well as the usual wiffle-waffle including:
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DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell“Claim Your Story” with Sean Hayden (Stage Combat Podcast)Dylan and Connor are joined by Sean Hayden (Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story Podcast). Join us for this very special episode where we meet Sean, the host/writer/star of his own scripted nonfiction podcast: Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story. On the eve of releasing season two of his thrilling podcast, the twins dive deep into Sean’s story. Hear about his southern upbringing, coming out story, and journey to New York – everything that leads up to a fateful performance of Billy Elliott at the legendary Goodspeed Opera House. We cover the true issues at the heart of a...2023-08-0245 min
Camp CastS6E32 - July 30 w/ Hunter Smith, Hayden Schreiber, Dylan Davis, and Evan LiebermanOn this amazing episode of the podcast we have Cabin 15 members Hunter Smith, Hayden Schreiber, Dylan Davis and Evan Lieberman on to talk about the end of the competition, a social with Chippewa, our Lazy Day Sunday and Camper/Counselor Switch Day debates. Enjoy!2023-07-3118 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 24: What's It Like To WIN On A TV Quiz Show?The summer holidays are in full swing and we are carrying on with weekly episodes of the podcast!
This week, Hayden takes the lead and is in complete control... And he wants to probe and find our more about Dylan's appearance (and win!) on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire a couple of years ago.
We also talk about an end of year quiz we put on for out colleagues and share with you guys a 'Family Fortunes' round from REAL children in our school.
Hayden rounds it off with a Toxic SLT...2023-07-281h 14Teach Sleep RepeatEp 22: The End Of The School Year - Productions, 'Winding Down' & Saying GoodbyeThe school year is (basically) over (for most people...)!
This week, we have a chat about the end of the school year, and all of the mayhem that comes with Summer 2 (the last half-term before the summer holidays).
We talk about how 'winding down' is a massive myth, reflect on transition day with our new classes & Hayden even has another of his weekly bird-inspired stories.
We can't believe the year is coming to an end, but the podcast will march on!
Thanks for listening.
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Teach Sleep RepeatEp 21: Emily Weston: Whole Class Reading, Mixed Year Group Classes & Transition To Secondary SchoolThe longest EVER episode of Teach Sleep Repeat is here and ready for you to devour!
We speak to Emily Weston (primaryteachew on Twitter) about a LOT of different topics.
Emily has a passion for reading, teaches a mixed year 5/6 class and worked in a secondary school as a transition teacher, helping year 6 children make the huge leap to secondary school.
We talk about everything from controversial books to how Emily is, possibly, the clumsiest teacher to ever set foot in a classroom.
We had great fun with this one and...2023-07-071h 37Teach Sleep RepeatEp 16: The Truth About School Residential TripsHayden is BACK from a residential trip last week which has inspired this week's topic.
His ego is now as big as ever after an encounter he explains in this episode.... He's going to be unbearable for weeks!
The boys also reflect on some training they recently had around the mental health of young people and discuss the frightening statistics around our children's wellbeing.
We are always after some funny classroom stories. Get in touch and let us know to be featured on the...2023-05-2657 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 15: Being A Male Primary School TeacherDylan and Hayden reflect on working in a sector dominated by the opposite gender and the effects of this on their job. They reflect on the wider question of if it is a benefit or a hindrance and share anecdotes from their years of teaching.
Just 15% of primary school teachers are male, but these statistics skew when looking at data for leadership positions.
It's a really interesting chat and we would love to hear what you think!
We also find out about the time...2023-05-1958 minTeach Sleep RepeatEp 14: Should We Scrap The KS2 SATs?The boys are back with a discussion on the Key Stage Two SATs which are currently underway. They talk about everything from why they were implemented in the first place to the effects they can have on school staff and children.
As always, there's a 'stories from the classroom' segment to enjoy and we start off this week with a 'cool game!' as Hayden called it. For the first time, you can enjoy this episode on video! Why wouldn't you want to watch us talk instead of just listen?
Get in touch with your epic stories and funny memories:
...2023-05-121h 12Teach Sleep RepeatEp 11: Should Homework Be Scrapped?We asked you on Instagram what you wanted this week's topic to be... and you decided homework!
It's a hot topic and even Dylan and Hayden don't agree on this one.
We also catch up on what we have been up to over the Easter break and share some HILARIOUS answers from kids on their worksheets.
We had fun with this one. Enjoy!
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e-mail - teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail...2023-04-141h 07Teach Sleep RepeatEp 8: How Much Work Do Teachers Actually Do?Dylan and Hayden are back with another jam packed ‘extended’ episode. We break down how much time teachers actually work across the year to
try and dispel any myths that suggest teachers have it easy!
We also get an update on Hayden’s neck injury, give our FIRST EVER shout out to one of our dedicated listeners and share some more of
our favourite stories from teaching.
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Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast2023-03-241h 04Teach Sleep Repeat7: Shampoo, Strikes and Stories From The ClassroomIn another week of teacher strikes, we discuss everything from WHY teachers are still walking out of the classroom to a list of lookalikes the children has for Dylan. Hayden feels like he's getting on a bit and picked up an injury and we also discuss leading maths and preparing for a visit from the big O.
As always, we end with some toxic anecdotes, confessions of a teacher and stories from the classroom. It's a jam packed one!
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e-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod...2023-03-171h 08Teach Sleep Repeat4: Is Roald Dahl Being Censored?Another packed episode this week! Hayden brings "2 truths 1 lie" to the table, both discuss the current uproar and controversy surrounding the editing of Roald Dahl's books, and we bring you a couple more stories from the classroom!
This controversial topic is bound to split opinion! Why not let us know what you think via our email or Instagram?
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Email us your hilarious and embarrassing school stories (we reply to everyone!): teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com2023-02-2434 minTeach Sleep Repeat3: Hogwarts, Wellbeing and an Inflatable DolphinThis week, Dylan and Hayden have a good old catch-up after enjoying various half-term adventures, discuss wellbeing and the shocking state of the teaching profession when it comes to mental health, and share our first ever story from one of our listeners (it's already destined to be an instant classic).
E-mail us your hilarious teacher stories, or just get in touch to let us know your thoughts on the podcast, at: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Find help here if you're working in a school and struggling with your mental wellbeing: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/2023-02-1733 minTeach Sleep Repeat2: Stories From The ClassroomWe're back with another podcast! This week, we delve into our memory banks to unearth our favourite stories from years as teachers. Hayden talks about the time his age was put into question, whilst Dylan explains the time celebration assembly went very wrong. Both then discuss the benefits of building up strong relationships with their classes and how it can have huge long-term benefits. And yes, the sponsor is definitely 100% real...2023-02-1032 minTeach Sleep Repeat1: Why Are Teachers Striking?On our first ever podcast, we dive straight into the heavy subject of teacher strikes. Dylan role-plays as several unhappy anti-strike members of the public (with dodgy accents), and Hayden tries to explain the reasons why both still decided to take action on Wednesday 1st February. Oh, and watch out for a very special, royal guest...2023-02-0331 min
The Sophisticated DelinquentEp. 15 | Drugs in the Music Industry & Pop Culture w/ Hayden Gazzard & James KruisDylan, James, and Hayden sit down and talk about drugs in the music industry from the listener's and the artist's perspectives. They also talk about different styles of rap artists, finding music to express yourself during your formative years, and pop culture.Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay.2022-10-311h 05