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Everyday Medicine with Dr LukeEpisode 174. Volume Exercise and the Heart with Dr Maria BrosnanThe Greek messenger Pheidippides famously ran 42 kilometres from Marathon to Athens delivering news of victory in battle before dropping dead, still a young man. Pheidippides was undoubtedly fit and an accomplished runner as he had been a Greek herald messenger his entire life. Was his untimely death due to excessive exercising or unforeseen preexisting cardiac risk factors? This stand-out story mirrors the sad death last year of champion athlete and Queensland iron man Dean Mercer, aged 47 years, from an acute cardiac event after an early morning swim session. Was his death a consequence of his extraordinary training schedule or...2025-06-1731 min
KatastrofeklubbenDante's Peak og Volcano med ekspert i lavaer Marie TraunVelkommen til sæsonafslutningen af Katastrofeklubbens 2. sæson, hvor vi går ud med et brag! Vi har inviteret ekspert i lavaer Marie Traun til en snak om flydende sten, vulkanologi og realisme i to store Hollywood-vulkanfilm. I "Dante’s Peak" (1997) møder vi Pierce Brosnan, der spiller en vaskeægte vulkanolog. Han forsøger ihærdigt at advare den charmerende borgmester, men desværre står byrådet med armene over kors. Her skrues op for spændingen på den subtile måde: først lidt varmt vand her, derefter lidt lugt af rådne æg der. Og så – boom...2024-11-041h 33
G'SCHWÄTZ AND THE CITYM wie MariaUrlaub hier, Urlaub da, wir sind wieder vereint und präsentieren euch Folge 103! Cher und Pierce Brosnan sind indirekt unsere Stargäste und das obwohl wir nicht mehr alle Zitronen in der Tasche haben🤷🏽♀️🤷🏼♀️ wir wünschen euch eine schöne Woche und viel Spaß beim Anhören☀️
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Generación XYGeneración XY Podcast 4x34: "Don Quijote de la Mancha", "Goldeneye", mentiras que nos contaban y el Festival de la OTIGeneración XY vuelve una semana más para seguir desbloqueando los mejores recuerdos de los años 80 y 90! . Esta semana hablaremos de:
- "Don Quijote de la Mancha", la serie de RTVE protagonizada por Fernando Rey
- "Goldeneye" la primera película de la saga de James Bond protagonizada por Pierce Brosnan como el Agente 007
- "La Máquina del Tiempo" de María Berzal nos ayudará a recordar aquellas mentiras que nos contaban nuestros padres
- "El Tocata" de Orlando Montoro nos hablará del Festival de la OTI
- El Concurso de la Melodía Revival también estará pre...2024-04-281h 00
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioNOMADS (1986) – Episode 246 – Decades Of Horror 1980s“You just looked too closely. Most people are lucky. They never know that a certain percentage of what they see is… not there. But the problem now is not what you know, it’s what they know. You. They know about you.” That takes care of what everyone knows, but what about what about all the stuff you don’t know? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to decipher the puzzling plot of Nomads (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 246 – Nomads (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazin...2023-11-271h 23
School WellbeingAsk Andy - Wellbeing and heart health with Maria BrosnanCheck out our Podcasts, Webinars and Events here, and follow us on social media for regular updates! X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram2023-05-0335 min
The Flying High PodcastMaria Brosnan Flying High
Maria Brosnan is an educational leadership, health and wellbeing specialist: counsellor, author and coach. Over a 30-year period, Maria has worked in a variety of wellbeing capacities; from counselling, to whole school wellbeing training and the unique Headteacher Heart Health programme. She founded Pursuit Wellbeing as a platform to help teachers, school leaders and all school staff manage stress, anxiety and daily school pressures, with practical, research-driven information and training.
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We Watch It!Black Adam - MAIN REVIEW: The Action Movie That Takes The Cake And The Unbelievable Audience Rotten Tomatoes ScoreAction-packed, full of laughs, and a Seal of Approval status rating, the crew brings their a-game to discuss, debate, and share with you their thoughts on The Woman King, Shannon’s favorite movie of the year, and the 15-year long project that "The Rock" has been working through blood sweat and tears. While the tomatometer seems to serve the positive response from an audience perspective, take time to dive into what JT, Cody, and Shannon thought about this roller coaster ride of a movie. Shannon shares the growth of her crochet endeavors and weaves culture into her projects while br...2022-10-311h 23
Los RodríguezLos Rodríguez | T02xEP06 | John McTiernan (feat. Roger Estrada)John McTiernan nació el 8 de marzo de 1951 en Albany (Nueva York). El cineasta empezó a actuar con ocho años y acabó estudiando cine en la prestigiosa Julliard. Tras dirigir algunos anuncios publicitarios, debutó en 1985 con el thriller de terror «Nómadas», protagonizado por Pierce Brosnan. La película pasó desapercibida pero en 1987 McTiernan tuvo mucha más suerte con su segunda producción: la taquillera «Depredador». Un título que con el tiempo se ha convertido en uno de los clásicos en la filmografía del director.Al año siguiente, John McTiernan entregó «Jungla de cristal», considerada una de la...2022-06-2049 min
What I wish I knew as an NQT/ECTWhat I wish I knew about wellbeing with Maria BrosnanMaria Brosnan is a specialist. What in? Well amongst other things she's a coach, mentor and trainer in wellbeing and her expertise has never been more needed than it is now.
For over 15 years she was MD and co-founder of two educational companies that created award-winning resources The Story Spinner and Striver. As a consultant and coach, she has worked with numerous clients, from schools to multinationals including British Airways, the Body Shop and Burberry.
Now, through her company Pursuit Wellbeing, she dedicates her time to the wellbeing of teachers, school leaders and other school s...2022-02-1636 min
The PackcastNew Dawn, Same Old Globes - The Packcast: Episode 47This week on The Packcast, Jeremy kicks us off with the surprise release of Dawn FM, The Weeknd’s newest (and funkiest) album (3:38-15:00), then the gang transitions to the very quietly tweeted 2021 Golden Globe winners (17:05-38:08) and Logan wraps up with a few movies to check out this week. (38:15-42:40)
CWC- Content We’re Consuming: (43:05)
Jeremy - Dawn FM (The Weeknd), Pineapple Express (HBO Max), F1 2021 (PS5), Apex Legends (PS5), Tales of Arise (PS5), Succession (HBO).
Logan - Fight Club (Prime), Coco (Disney+), Sixteenleo (YouTube), Heir Apparent (Vivian Vande Velde), Dimension 20: A Starstr...2022-01-1951 min
Unsolicited Flick Picks15: Cinderella (2021)This week we are talking about the Cinderella adaptation no one asked for. Which is appropriate because no one asked us to talk about it either!
We've got a real mish-mash cast with Camilla Cabello at the head as Gen Z Cinderella in a completely undetermined time period, singing arbitrarily chosen songs with the help of folks like Idina Menzel, Peirce Brosnan, and my nemesis, James Corden. I'm still recovering from seeing him in Cats, and then we had to see his dumb face in a flash mob, in one of the weirdest publicity stunts we've seen.2021-09-0735 min
The Pursuit of WellbeingLove your TAs and they'll Love You Back! with Jeremy Crook"I love moaning! The only rule is - if you moan about something, you've got to have an idea about a better way of doing it. If you haven’t got an idea on how to make it better, then your moaning is just demoralising people, making everyone feel bad, and dropping the mood of the school. And that’s not OK."
Jeremy Crook was a Headteacher for almost 20 years. He now lectures in initial teacher training and works as a consultant in primary schools in the East of England.
He LOVES teaching assistants and suppo...2021-07-2331 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingBeing an Authentic and Humane Leader with Dan Edwards“Every decision I made that was ill-informed meant that people were losing a little bit of faith in me.”
Dan Edwards is the principal of Woodstock Primary Academy, a large primary school in the heart of Leicester City. He shares the best piece of advice he was ever given as a school leader, and how that's shaped his leadership today.
This episode is especially helpful for those new to leadership or starting a new position in the next academic year.
We talk about:
How to be the most authentic and genuinely humane leader.
The key steps to tr...2021-07-1637 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingWhat next? The Power of Options with Tom Wheelhouse"Work is somewhere I go to do something I'm good at, but it's not who I am."
What does an ex-police office know about teacher stress?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Tom Wheelhouse founded Mightify in 2015 because he wasn't willing to accept that people in frontline roles across society gave so much and got so little in return.
He left his career as a police officer and decided he would deliver fit-for-purpose wellbeing, personal development and career transition services to frontline people.
In this fascinating and practical episode he shares:
Th...2021-07-0941 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingCompassion as a Survival Skill with Paul Gilbert"People can spend their lives with an emotional bully in their head, constantly undermining them, constantly putting them down, constantly judging themselves, and then they wonder why they’re depressed!"
Paul Gilbert is a Professor of Clinical Psychology with over 40 years' experience. He has devoted much of his career to developing Compassion Focussed Therapy. “Compassion is a sensitivity to the suffering of self and others with a commitment to relieve and prevent suffering returning.”
With humour and great wisdom, Paul explains:
Why it's so common for people to feel a lack of self-compassion and so much guilt, sh...2021-07-0244 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingCreating Everyday Magic with Julie Hurst"I teach teachers to help children cope with difficult feelings. Difficult emotions can give us important messages if we're unafraid to hear and them and feel them, without becoming utterly overwhelmed by them."
Julie Hurst is a Positive Psychologist and the founder of the Work Life Balance centre. She was part of the research team that brought that term into the global vernacular, as they ran a national survey every year for 10 years to find out what it took to have a good balance and ultimately a flourishing happy life.
Julie is a wonderful storyteller and in t...2021-06-2539 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingWhat Resilience and Stress is (and isn't) with Professor Jo Clarke"We have the potential to lead stress-free lives. We know that it’s possible because we have evidence and training."
Professor Jo Clarke is a Forensic Psychologist and worked in the criminal justice (prison) system for 23 years. She's the Founder and Director of Petros, a not-for-profit company dedicated to helping people of all ages live more resilient, balanced and productive lives.
In this episode, Jo shares fascinating insights into:
human behaviour, in both adults and young people;
'resilience' and defining it in a practical and meaningful way;
managing challenging situations and emotions, and how to...2021-06-1849 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools207: 5 Wellbeing principles with Maria BrosnanMaria Brosnan is an educational leadership and wellbeing specialist, author, coach, speaker.Over a 30-year period, Maria has worked in a variety of wellbeing capacities; from counselling end-stage cancer patients to whole school wellbeing training.She created Pursuit Wellbeing as a platform to offer information, inspiration and support to promote the wellbeing of teachers, leaders and all school staff.She hosts the podcast ‘Pursuit of Wellbeing’, and is author of the book ‘Pursuit of Sleep’ for teachers.Maria takes us through 5 wellbeing principles:Small everyday choices matterWellbeing requires actionYour wellbeing is your re...2021-06-1441 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingTeach Well with Steve Waters"Every decision that’s taken, is taken through the lens of “will this adversely affect staff wellbeing and mental health?”
And if the answer is ‘yes it will’ you modify it or you don’t continue with it."
Steve Waters is the founder and CEO of the Teach Well Alliance. He works in partnership with schools to implement a culture of staff wellbeing and mental health through his unique programme, the Teach Well Toolkit.
In this incredibly bold and courageous conversation, Steve talks about:
The biggest lie in education.
The root of all evil in e...2021-06-1132 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingDeveloping Our Executive Function Skills with Victoria Bagnall"Our Executive Functions are core brain processes that help us regulate our emotions, organise our time and our thoughts, and to do the advanced human activities that we need so much to participate in the modern world."
Victoria Bagnall is an education professional, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Connections in Mind, an executive functions focused coaching and training company.
In this fascinating conversation, Victoria shares her passion for improving opportunities for people with executive function challenges.
what are 'executive functions'?
the 3 key aspects of executive functions
why coaching is such a useful and proven...2021-06-0438 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingAbove & Beyond Education with Alison Kriel"If we all come together, we become collaboratively responsible for every child, in every school, being successful."
Alison Kriel is the founder of the newly launched 'Above & Beyond Education' – a social media platform for all educators and schools to celebrate, connect, support, grow and collaborate to make every school into a great school.
Alison was an inner-city Executive Head Teacher for nearly 20 years and a CEO for 5 years. She has a passion for social justice leadership, wellbeing, equity, inclusion and diversity.
In this episode, she shares:
Her powerful vision for the new platform (incidentally, that she personally funded fro...2021-05-2825 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingBeing a More Purposeful Educator with Naomi Ward"Your purpose is often what you’re most longing for."
Naomi Ward has over 14 years experience in the classroom and leadership and is the founder of Purposeful Educators.
In this insightful, practical, and at times very moving episode, Naomi shares:
Her definition of 'purpose', and how to help us find clarity around the two aspects of it;
The three 'levels of purpose', and her simple advice on how to find which level you're at and how to deepen your sense of purpose;
The magic that comes from living purposefully;
The beautiful story of Danni, a...2021-05-2138 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingLife is Happening FOR You not TO You with Mark Taylor."Life will work for us, rather than against us. The more you allow that to happen, the more it does happen."
Mark Taylor has been a professional percussionist for 25 years and has performed with some of the UK’s finest orchestras and theatre companies.
He is also a teacher; vice-chair of the National Association for Primary Education and host of the Education on Fire podcast.
Mark shares his wisdom from years as a musician, teacher, and podcaster and the numerous conversation he had with people who all had one common purpose - to im...2021-05-1447 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingConnecting with Nature for Mental Health with Toby Cowern"What we need to remember is that effectively, we are just well-dressed neanderthals."
This is an episode with a difference!
What does a survival specialist know about the struggles of teachers or leaders right now? How can nature help us when we’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or just fed up?
Quite a lot as it happens!
Mental Health Awareness Week is May 10-16, and the theme this year is Nature.
Toby Cowern has lived in the North of Sweden for the last 15 years. He fuses nature engagement, applied wilderness and urban survival skills. He...2021-05-0742 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingTowards a Culture of Improvement with David Weston"Leaders need to make schools permeable to the best ideas. Not just incoming ideas but sharing ideas out - breaking down silos everywhere. It’s the art, the craft, and the science of pupil development."
David Weston is the founder and Chief Executive of the Teacher Development Trust, and the Chair of the Department for Education’s Teacher Development Expert Group. They recently published a working paper, 'A Culture of Improvement' exploring the key factors that improve outcomes for pupils.
In this practical and very 'human' episode, David shares:
The 5 key findings from their working paper 'A C...2021-04-3043 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingLet's Talk About Flex with Emma Turner"We want “flexible living” not flexible working. We want people to live really well; to be healthy and happy and feel like they can contribute."
Emma Turner has been in primary teaching for 23 years, during which time she has worked as a classroom teacher in multiple schools and in many different leadership roles including forming one of the UK's first all-female co-headships.
In this episode, we explore three main themes - flexible working, doing leadership differently, and 'Being More Toddler' (also the title of her first book.)
In this practical (and at times funn...2021-04-2334 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingA New Perspective on Stress with Maria BrosnanI was delighted to be a guest of the Key Voices podcast with the lovely host Caroline Doherty. We recorded this podcast as part of Stress Awareness Month.
“Sleeplessness is a feature of the stress response… if we’ve had a stressful, busy, exhausting day, those hormones of stress stay in our bodies for hours and hours. So we lie down and expect to go to sleep but it’s like having a pint of espresso in our bodies! So how do we learn the skills to manage stress?“
This week we talk to Maria Brosnan, an educational...2021-04-1649 min
Key VoicesKey Voices #108 - Managing stress with Maria BrosnanThis week we talk to Maria Brosnan, an educational leadership and well-being specialist. We discuss in some detail what happens in the body when we experience stress, plus Maria shares some practical techniques that can help us manage our response. We also consider coaching as a way of resolving issues, the importance of sleep and the ongoing impact of anxiety linked to the pandemic.
We talk about:
Maria’s background in well-being and her work in schools
Why school staff can sometimes find it hard to practice genuine self-care
The physiology of what happens to ou...2021-04-1551 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe Revolution in Student Wellbeing with Sam Moinet."We’re all going to fail. Spoiler alert.
It’s how we engage with failure that’s important. Ask yourself: what can I learn from this? How can I use this knowledge?"
Sam Moinet is a former History teacher and the founder of 'Student Breakthrough'. As an international speaker and coach, his aim is to transform emotional support for young people and create lasting change for future generations.
In this episode, Sam shares his journey into teaching, and out of it as he discovers his passion for student wellbeing through his own painful journey...2021-04-0925 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingA Practical Strategy to Avoid Headteacher Burnout with Anne Hudson"I heard a Headteacher on the radio say "I can't go on", and thought, we've got to do something about this now. (But) how do you actually make a difference to the wellbeing of your Headteacher? That's when I came up with the idea of the short Sabbatical."
Anne Hudson is a human resource professional with over 25 year's experience in HR, much of it working in education with schools.
In this short and incredibly practical episode, Anne shares her thoughts on:
The two likely outcomes if we do nothing to support Headteachers;
How and w...2021-04-0121 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingRegaining Your Mojo with Hannah Wilson"(Our) mojo is a positive collision of all the different facets of what we care about, what we enjoy doing, how we can carve out a way of being that brings together that purpose, passion, and fulfilment."
I came across a blog, Regaining Your Mojo by Hannah Wilson, that sparked the thread of the conversation on this episode. Many people are understandably feeling 'mojo-less' right now.
Hannah is a former Executive Headteacher and currently a leadership development consultant, coach and facilitator.
She is well known for her work around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...2021-03-2635 min
Generación XYGeneración XY Podcast 29 "Remington Steel", "Dirty Dancing" , "El Mundial 82" y "Georgie Dann"Esta semana os traemos un programa muy variado: Arrancaremos recordando a la serie que catapultó al éxito a Pierce Brosnan, la detectivesca "Remington Steel".
Contiuaremos recordando a una de las películas románticas más recordadas de nuestra juventud, "Dirty Dancing".
En la segunda parte del programa, La Máquina del Tiempo de María Berzal repasará el Mundial 82, y a su mascota Naranjito
El Tocata de Orlando Montoro cerrará el programa recordando al rey de la canción del verano: Georgie Dann2021-03-2149 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe Profession Knows Best with Dame Alison Peacock"The reason I lead the Chartered College of Teaching is that the profession very often knows best and too often we’re subject to external interference."
Professor Dame Alison Peacock is Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, a new professional body that seeks to raise the status of teaching through celebrating, supporting and connecting teachers to provide expert teaching and leadership.
In this frank and insightful episode, Alison shares her reassurance and wisdom for everyone in the profession. Here are some quotes from the episode:
"The teaching community has been subject to rid...2021-03-1935 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingPutting Good Relationships at the Heart of Great Learning with Steve Carr"What is it that I’m bringing into this room that’s making my class resist the learning that I'm bringing to such an extent?"
20 years ago, Steve Carr was an English teacher and experienced his class completely rebel to the point he simply gave up. He sat down and waited for the lesson to finish so he could go to the Head's office, walk out and never come back.
In those final minutes of the class, he witnessed something profound happen to his students that changed the way he approached teaching and learning forever...
...2021-03-1229 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe Power of Flexible Working with Lucy RoseLucy Rose co-founded "Flexible Teacher Talent" with Lindsay Patience.
They are passionate about normalising flexible working in schools in order to retain effective teachers and leaders.
In this insightful and practical episode, Lindsay talks about:
The "Motherhood Penalty";
What schools can do to stop haemorrhaging great staff;
The one simple thing a Headteacher can do when considering flexible teaching;
The three things that stop Headteachers from allowing flexibility and how to address each of them;
The biggest thing that affects whether a school will take on flexibility or not;
Key things to consider when...2021-03-0530 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingCoping in a Crisis with Simon WardSimon Ward is a Senior Educational Psychologist in the Wirral in the North of England, where his specialism is positive psychology and wellbeing.
In this practical and fascinating episode, Simon shares key insights into:
What "Positive Psychology" is;
How can we use Positive Psychology to create frameworks for wellbeing in school;
He shares the PERMA framework developed by Martin Seligman:
Positive emotions - are the driving force behind wellbeing e.g. curiosity, contentment, happiness, joy.
Engagement - feeling good, doing well, engagement with the world.
Relationships - prioritising human relationships.
Meaning and Purpose within a social con...2021-02-2641 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingSafeguarding in the New Normal with Louis Donald"We need to recognise that good safeguarding within schools is when schools have a really, really effective culture of safeguarding and vigilance. This is the job of everyone."
Louis Donald is Director of Safeguarding at Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, leading safeguarding across nine schools and six Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings.
Louis supported the work of the Department for Education (DfE) throughout the COVID19 Pandemic, advising on the impact and effectiveness of the Government safeguarding strategy.
In this episode, Louis shares his insights into safeguarding in the "new normal."
What has changed in...2021-02-1933 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingA New Vision for Bold Leaders with Ruth Davies"Do we ever need to return to the way things were? Could this not be an opportunity for us to come together as a single team and to properly consider what it actually takes for a school to progress and develop?"
Ruth Davies is the President of the National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) and the headteacher of Waunarlwydd Primary school in Wales.
In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Ruth shares her thoughts on:
What this period of crisis has taught us;
How leaders can take care of their own wellbeing;
The hidden threat in...2021-02-1238 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingSupporting Educators with Sinead McBrearty"I believe there are some things (we can do) that would make a really big difference for the whole workforce."
Sinéad McBrearty is the Chief Executive Officer of Education Support, the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of education staff in schools, colleges and universities.
In this incredibly insightful conversation, Sinéad paints a picture of where we are now, according to their latest research Teacher Wellbeing Index, 2020.
And she goes into considerable detail of what can be done to improve the education landscape; specifically three things "th...2021-02-0535 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingCharacter Matters with Adrian McLean"In June 2020, I made a #DiverseEd Pledge to continue to help, support and grow the number of Black males (from all denominations of Black) in teaching and Senior Leadership.
However, 7 months on, the realisation struck me… are we treating the symptom rather than the cause?"
Adrian is a former headteacher and experienced Senior Leader. He currently leads across a Multi-Academy Trust in the West Midlands developing Character Education and Personal Development.
In this wise and insightful episode, we discuss:
Why do so few Black teachers (male and female) become school leaders?
Research show...2021-01-2834 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 055 – Any Given Sunday This week on Total Movie Recall, the pressures of competing at a professional level with all the concussions, cocaine, infidelities, and painkillers almost make Steve request to be traded during the free agency period after he and Ryan bicker about Oliver Stone’s divisive 1999 film, Any Given Sunday. Does Steve’s complete lack of interest in professional sports bring this episode to a screeching halt? Yes. Can you tell who’s writing these summaries yet? Probably. Any Given Sunday (1999) d. Oliver Stone Starring: Al Pacino Dennis Quaid Cameron Diaz2021-01-241h 46The Pursuit of WellbeingExploring EdTech, Wellbeing and Poetry with Bukky Yusuf"We need to be having ongoing conversations with openness and a willingness to learn and listen. Then translate that into meaningful, sustainable action."
Bukky Yusuf is a senior leader, science teacher and coach. She’s had a number of leadership roles within mainstream / special schools and is an ambassador for Leadership Matters.
Bukky is a Network Leader and coach with grassroots organisations WomenEd and BAMEed.
In this wonderfully wide-ranging episode, Bukky shares;
How to use educational technology (ed-tech) to enhance teacher wellbeing
The most important thing to get right with ed-tech
Setting yo...2021-01-2141 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingHow to Break the Sleep Stress Cycle with Maria BrosnanOver half of teachers and school leaders are struggling to get a good night’s sleep, according to the latest Teacher Wellbeing Index research.
This episode is a bit different than normal, as I’m the guest rather than the host!
I recorded it with Caroline from Cornerstones Education for their podcast show, The Curriculum. We talk about a subject very dear to my heart - sleep.
I hope you find it helpful and as always, please share it with anyone you think might enjoy it or benefit form listening.
Here are s...2021-01-1535 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingBe Kind to Yourself to Prevent Burnout with Mrs Humanities"Accept how you're feeling; it’s ok if you do not feel ok. It’s ok to find things hard. I felt guilty and selfish. I got to point of burnout and break down and it would have been better not to get there."
Victoria Hewitt is the teacher behind 'Mrs Humanities'. She's the author of Making it as a Teacher and a proud ambassador for the UK charity, the Education Support Partnership.
In this generous and insightful episode, Victoria shares:
Her journey through the first 5 years of teaching;
The humanities resources she creates and s...2021-01-0720 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe Power of Relationships for Wellbeing with Kelly Hannaghan"What daily, weekly, monthly habits can you put in your diary right now that will keep you doing your job safe and well, and happy?"
Kelly Hannaghan is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant with The Education People and through her business Mind Work Matters.
In this kind and gentle episode, Kelly offers a great opportunity to reflect and consider what your wellbeing needs are, and how to approach them in 2021 as an individual and a school. She shares her thoughts and practical advice on:
how to develop a whole-school approach for positive mental h...2020-12-2430 min
The Primary Knowledge PodcastHow to break the sleep stress cycle with teacher wellbeing expert, Maria BrosnanAre you an exhausted and stressed teacher? Not getting enough quality sleep? It’s time to break the sleep stress cycle. In this special episode, we talk to Maria Brosnan, respected teacher wellbeing and sleep expert, whose approach is practical, soothing and manageable. She explains the science behind sleep and stress and offers tips that you can start benefiting from today. We don’t often say this, but this podcast episode could change your life.Notes And LinksHere is a list of links to some of the things we reference on the show.Foll...2020-12-1836 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingFixing a Broken System with Andy MellorAt what point are we going to say “the sticking plaster approach is no longer going to hold together a system that’s fundamentally broken”?
Andy Mellor has over 30 year's experience teaching and leading in the state education system in England.
He is a Past President of the NAHT [National Association of Headteachers] and is currently the National Wellbeing Director for the Schools Advisory Service, leading their National Wellbeing Partnership.
In this episode, Andy doesn't pull any punches. It is FULL of practical advice on how to make a positive difference in your school, within a syst...2020-12-1333 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingHow to be an Assertive Leader with Mal Krishnasamy"There are lots of good people brought into leadership teams that are poor leaders. A great teacher doesn’t necessarily make a great leader."
Mal Krishnasamy is an Educational Consultant & Coach.
With almost 20 years experience in education as a teacher, middle leader, then Senior Assistant Principal across a multi-academy trust, she’s seen it all.
Being an assertive leader means being able to stand up for your own or other people's rights in a calm and positive way, without being either aggressive or passive.
In this episode full of practical strategies to b...2020-12-0637 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingTeacher Empowerment with Kathryn Grice“The greatest success of the project has come from seeing teachers invest in themselves, recognise their worth and choose more of the life that they wish to live. Teachers: the possibilities are endless.”
Kathryn Grice was a secondary English Teacher for ten years, and Head of Department.
She left full time teaching in 2016 and founded the Teacher Empowerment Project.
In this empowering podcast, Kathryn shares:
The advice she would give teachers who are considering leaving the profession;
Why she felt like a failure when she left full time teaching to raise her young sons;
The huge benef...2020-11-2934 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingWellbeing Findings from 8,000 teachers with Laura McInerneyLaura McInerney is the Co-Founder of Teacher Tapp, the daily survey app that asks over 8,000 teachers each day about what they want, need, think and feel.
Laura shares her insights into what's happening in schools right now and patterns that have emerged over years.
In this highly practical episode, Laura shares her insights into:
The high and sustained levels of headteacher anxiety at present, compared to this time last year;
What causes high levels of anxiety for teachers;
The most important (and surprising) predictor of whether you're likely to stay in your job;
The reasons we lo...2020-11-2240 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingCovid-19 Impact on Schools with Ernest Jenavs"We were forced into the biggest, most sudden education experiment we’ve ever experienced."
Ernest Jenavs is the CEO of Edurio, the research company responsible for the largest comprehensive multi-stakeholder review of the Covid-19 impact on schools in England to date.
He is co-author of the research which had 45,000 pupils, parents and staff take part across 277 schools.
In this surprisingly practical episode, Ernest shares his insights from the research in 4 mains themes:
Learning
Wellbeing
Community
Leadership
Ernest shares his concrete findings on:
The single most important tool leaders have that makes the biggest impact on staff we...2020-11-1631 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingKindness Matters with Kindness Coach, John MageeThe famous quote from Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel", is the basis of this episode with John Magee.
He says, "If we want to transform lives, we have got to build strong relationships through kindness. Good results are the benefit of good relationships."
John is the "Kindness Coach" and in this wonderful conversation, he shares:
Why he believes kindness matters;
His 'colourful' and poignant personal story;
Why cultivating kindness...2020-11-0841 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe Teacher Toolkit with Ross McGillPlease note: in this episode Ross shares his personal story of being a sexual abuse survivor, which some people may find upsetting.
"We cannot have a world-class education system on a shoestring budget. It's as simple as that. Quality of teaching matters."
Ross McGill is an experienced senior teacher with a career-history spanning 25+ years working in state schools across London. He is the founder of Teacher Toolkit and is an award-winning teacher, author and blogger.
In this wide-ranging episode, Ross shares his:
Tips for a happier working life;
Ideas for taking care o...2020-11-0144 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingLeading a Culture of Wellbeing with Patrick Ottley O'ConnorBeing a teacher, leader or member of the support staff can be tough. So how do you look after yourself first, so you can make the biggest difference for your learners? How do you 'do less, better' in terms of your wellbeing and leadership, whatever your role in school?
Patrick Ottley-O’Connor is a Headteacher. He's been a teacher for 34+ years, including 27 years as a senior leader, and 17 years as a Principal.
In this insightful conversation full of practical ideas, he shares:
The benefits of putting mental health and wellbeing at the heart of school improvement;
How to cre...2020-10-2444 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingHolding Steady in Turbulent Times with Beth KelleyMany of us are experiencing chronic stress during these challenging times, including our pupils.
When we experience chronic stress - that is when our nervous system is activated for long periods of time - it has the same impact on us as trauma, says Beth Kelley, psychotherapist.
Beth co-authored the book, Teaching, Learning, and Trauma: Responsive practices for holding steady in turbulent times.
In this insightful and deeply practical conversation, Beth shares:
A simple definition of 'trauma';
Simple practices to manage stress or trauma in yourself;
Or your class, whether you're with th...2020-10-1836 minThe Pursuit of Wellbeing5 Ways to Manage Boys with Challenging Behaviour with Mark GoodwinThere are quotes from ancient history, where Socrates is having difficulty teaching boys. There are age-old challenges and in this podcast, Mark shares 5 strategies that teachers can use to help manage boys with challenging behaviour. And by extension, support their own wellbeing. Pupil behaviour is the second highest reason why teachers leave the profession (behind workload), so it's a timely and important topic to discuss.
Mark Goodwin is a behavioural specialist and the founder of Equal Parts Education, delivering turnaround programmes to permanently excluded young people.
In this compassionate conversation, Mark shares;
His philosophy to always...2020-10-1139 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingLegal and Moral Obligations in School with Emma WebsterIn the current challenging circumstances, it can feel overwhelming as a school leader to know what's 'the 'right thing to do'. Guidelines are open to such wide interpretation that it can feel like a legal or employment minefield.
Emma Webster is an Employment Solicitor with over 15 years experience advising employers and employees, without litigation.
In this fascinating conversation with Emma, she explains:
The number one thing for the Senior Leadership Team to focus on in these challenging times.
Is 'wellbeing' a legal concept?
How to support a staff member with anxiety. NB. According to the...2020-10-0434 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingStruggling with Pupil Behaviour? Adele BatesPupil behaviour is the second highest reason why teachers leave the profession (behind workload.) Adele shares her key strategies for teachers, school leaders and educators who are struggling to engage pupils with challenging behaviour; who want to create inclusive classrooms where learning is the focus.
Adele Bates is a behaviour and Education Specialist with over 18 years' experience.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore -
How teacher wellbeing is affected by poor pupil behaviour.
What teachers can do for themselves, especially in setting and holding healthy boundaries.
How to create the infrastructure and support for t...2020-09-2951 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingSimple Strategies to Improve Teacher Stress with Therese HoyleStress, anxiety and exhaustion levels are sky-high for many teachers. We know we can't 'pour from an empty cup'; we need to put our own 'oxygen mask' on first; we should be practising 'self-care'. But how?
Best selling author, Therese Hoyle, shares simple, practical tools and strategies to help. With over 25 years’ teaching experience, she knows first hand how hard it can be in schools right now.
In this inspiring conversation, we talk about how to:
Recognise draining situations and learn to eliminate them.
Create clear, self-care, action plans that that support you in creating health, vita...2020-09-2433 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingMissing the School Staffroom? with Kimberley EvansStaffrooms have a vital role to play in schools. They're normally the hub of the staff community and a place to eat, drink, work, socialise and rest. So what can we do without them, or with limited access to one?
Kimberley Evans started Nourish the Workplace to gives schools the tools they need to prioritise and celebrate staff wellbeing.
In this conversation, Kimberley shares her ideas on;
The importance of the staffroom, now more than ever.
How to adjust the staffroom in a time of physical distancing, to avoid 'social distancing' of the staff.
The most important question fo...2020-09-2036 minThe Pursuit of Wellbeing3 Simple Tools to Manage Stress in the Classroom, with Vanessa McHardyWe know how important whole-school wellbeing is, but it can be difficult to know where to start or what to prioritise. These 3 simple exercises help you start in the classroom.
Vanessa McHardy is an Integrative Child Psychotherapist who works in schools and has a private practice in London.
In this inspiring conversation with Vanessa, we explore;
Why it’s so important to support the wellbeing of everyone in school and simple, practical ways to do this.
The intriguing and vital role of our connective tissue in supporting our wellbeing.
3 exercises we can do to rel...2020-09-1424 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingEnhancing Wellbeing through Character Strengths with Frederika RobertsWe all have character strengths. When we know what they are, we can use them to powerfully enhance our individual wellbeing and create an environment in the classroom and across the school that enables everyone to flourish.
Frederika Roberts is a speaker, trainer, author and occasional lecturer in Positive and Character Education and Positive Psychology.
In this fascinating conversation, we explore:
What ‘character strengths’ are and how understanding them can support our wellbeing.
The core set of 24 character strengths we all share.
Ways to discover and develop your top 5 character strengths.
Practical applications for using t...2020-09-1437 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingSupporting NQTs, RQTs and their Mentors with John ReesBeing a newly qualified or recently qualified teacher in 2020 will be challenging. On top of the usual demands of a new career, dealing with the uncertainty of Covid and implementing guidelines in school brings unique challenges.
John Rees is an experienced teacher, speaker, coach, trainer and consultant with more than 25 years educational leadership experience.
The main focus of our conversation today is around ideas, tips and strategies to support NQTs [Newly Qualified Teachers] and RQTs [Recently Qualified Teachers] and their mentors.
In this episode we explore:
Why relationships are the key to a...2020-09-1337 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingSchool Leadership in a Time of Crisis with Sonia GillSchool leadership in 2020 is more challenging than any other time in living memory. We explore how school leaders can protect their wellbeing and build a thriving school culture in a time of crisis.
Sonia Gill is a qualified teacher who has taught all ages from 4 to 16. She's also had a successful career in business, having been selected onto the prestigious John Lewis leadership programme.
Sonia founded her company Headsup in 2011 where she and her team have been supporting schools to become genuinely outstanding. The schools they support are four times more likely to gain or maintain their o...2020-09-1326 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingASPIRE to Wellbeing in School with Dr Sue RoffeyHow do we support the wellbeing of teachers, as well as their students and young people at a time of great change, challenge and uncertainty?
Dr Sue Roffey is a psychologist, academic, author, activist and speaker. She is currently an honorary professor at universities in the UK and Australia and the Director of Growing Great Schools Worldwide.
In this wide ranging conversation with Sue, we discuss:
Focussing on things within a teacher’s control.
What “social capital” is, and we develop it in school.
Why we should stop talking about social distancing.
The importance of belo...2020-09-1332 minThe Pursuit of WellbeingThe 3 “Musts” That Cause Anxiety and Stress with Sam GarnerWhat are the 3 'musts' that cause teachers anxiety and stress?
Sam Garner is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and trains education staff nationally and internationally. She is a published author of the book 'Mental Health in Education - Building Good Foundations' and writes CBT programmes for schools.
Sam is a renowned speaker and trainer on Mental Health and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and an ex SENCO.
In this enjoyable conversation with Sam, we talk about:
What works for your mental health.
How you can do things that bring you balance and peace.
Why it's so important to recharge...2020-09-1032 min
The Edtech PodcastWellbeingWelcome to the third episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help. What's in this episode? This week’s episode is all about Wellbeing. Released this year, the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019 highlighted stress and rising mental health issues across the sector. According to the index, 78% of all education professionals have experienced either behavioural, psychological or physical symptoms due to their work, with 60% not feeling confident that they could talk about mental health issues with the...2019-12-181h 08The Edtech PodcastWellbeingWelcome to the third episode of our What Matters in Edtech series, supported by Bett. This series is all about the things that matter in education, and how and when tech might help. What's in this episode? This week’s episode is all about Wellbeing. Released this year, the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019 highlighted stress and rising mental health issues across the sector. According to the index, 78% of all education professionals have experienced either behavioural, psychological or physical symptoms due to their work, with 60% not feeling confident that they could talk about mental health issues with the...2019-12-181h 08
Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-LevittTech & Humanity / Jaron Lanier, Computer Scientist, Writer, & Musician“Making things ‘easy’ always has a downside...To pretend that you can make something easy without losing some of your focus and discipline is always a fallacy. There's always going to be a tradeoff.” -Jaron Lanier This week’s guest is Jaron Lanier, who I’ve been fortunate to become friends with over the last number of years. He’s a technologist, computer scientist, musician, writer, and artist who is perhaps most well known for being one of the pioneers of virtual reality. My first exposure to Jaron was through his books, which I highly recommend you check out. I’v...2019-10-081h 15
The Tao of Self-Confidence578: Charity Work Builds Confidence With Rachel GrantRachel Grant is a travel writer, host and actress. Rachel played Bond girl Peaceful Fountains of Desire opposite Pierce Brosnan in the James Bond film Die Another Day. One of her first TV roles was on SyFy as horror hostess Nina in Friday night's Sci-fright, becoming SyFy UK's most watched TV slot. She has had roles in theatre and on British TV shows including Emmerdale, Murder in Suburbia, Blue Murder, Star Hyke and Casualty. Other roles include Maria Ronson in the film Until Death with Jean Claude Van Damme and Stephen Rea, and in The Purifiers with Dominic Monaghan. As a se...2018-12-1914 min
Geeking Out LoudGeeking Out Loud - Ep. 40: Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again, The Soundtrack ReviewHi guys, it's the 40th episode!
WHAAAAAT?!
Welcome back to Geeking Out Loud! On today's very special episode Maria talks to Preston Canavan about the soundtrack for Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. This is such an amazing moment for all the fans of musicals! We have our Mamma Mia classic stars back, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Christine Baranski, and more… But that’s not it! We have our newbies Lily James, Cher, Andy Garcia, Hugh Skinner, and more!
This show was delightful! Let’s hear what our host...2018-08-0800 min
WIMAF - Wiedersehen macht FreudeCaro Korneli & James Bond - 007 jagt Dr. NoUnsere liebste Radiostimme zu Gast bei Wimaf: Moderatorin Caro Korneli nimmt Platz in unserem Gemütlichkeitsstudio, um mit uns über die Geburt einer Legende zu reden: Der erste James Bond Film mit Sean Connery als Doppel-Null-Agent: James Bond jagt Dr.No. Dabei reden wir nicht nur über den Film und die unendliche „Sexykeit“ von Ursula Andress, sondern überlegen auch, wer der nächste coole Bond wird, wie es mit der Reihe überhaupt weitergeht und klären die wichtige Frage, warum die Brosnan-Bonds immer wie eine RomCom aussahen. Folgt uns in die Welt des fröhlichen Bond-Habwissens, mit drei Menschen, die noch nie ein...2018-05-161h 11
Escuchando PeliculasEl Mundo Nunca es Suficiente (1999) #podcas #peliculas #CineAccesible #Acción #EspionajePaís
Reino Unido
Dirección
Michael Apted
Guion
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein (Personaje: Ian Fleming)
Música
David Arnold
Fotografía
Adrian Biddle
Reparto
Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Denise Richards, Robert Carlyle, Judi Dench, María Grazia Cucinotta, Desmond Llewelyn, Robbie Coltrane, John Cleese, Serena Scott Thomas, Samantha Bond, Ulrich Thomsen, Colin Salmon, Michael Kitchen, Goldie, Patrick Malahide, Omid Djalili, Justus von Dohnányi, David Calder
Sinopsis
Tras la muerte del magnate británico del petróleo Sir Robert King en un atentado en el cuartel general del MI6, su hija Elektra hereda sus fabulosos yacimientos petrolíferos del...2018-01-122h 02
Director/Producer Francis Whately of HBO's DAVID BOWIE: THE LAST FIVE YEARSThe Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Director/Producer Francis Whately of HBO's DAVID BOWIE: THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
In January 2016, David Bowie died at the age of 69, just days after he released the critically acclaimed Blackstar, a haunting album that explored questions of mortality. With intimate access to Bowie’s friends and artistic collaborators, and a wealth of rare archival material, Francis Whately’s insightful film examines the celebrated artist’s remarkably creative final years, through the production of both Blackstar and its predecessor, The Next Day, as well as his stage musical, Lazarus.
FEATURING | David Bowie, Tony Visconti, Ivo Van...2018-01-0508 min
Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan10 January 2017In this episode Sharon Noonan is joined in studio by Food and wine Magazine's Rachael Kealy who reviews Cafe Sol in Kilkenny.
Maria Brosnan discusses the challenges of product development and launching her company Bake it Easy.
We go into the archives to recall what Domini Kemp said about juicing and Evan Mangan from the Marketing Crowd has advice for food companies using social media to market their products and services.2017-01-1047 min
Juvenalia5: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Sinéad BurkeAcademic and writer Sinéad Burke of Minnie Mélange joins Alan and Sarah Maria Griffin to talk about the many ways in which Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been a part of her life. We talk about pantos, romantic gestures, Sinéad’s amazing parents and family, the Poll Tax, Alternative Miss Ireland, Willow, Representations of little people in the media, making some of the seven dwarfs female, female friendship in Disney films, The George, Pantibliss, Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis, Pierce Brosnan, Pixels, Snow White and the Huntsman, Maureen Grant, The Olympia, how casting people...2016-05-1258 min
Escuchando PeliculasChantaje - Butterfly on a Wheel (Thriller 2007)Título original
Butterfly on a Wheel
Año
2007
Duración
95 min.
País
Reino Unido Reino Unido
Director
Mike Barker
Guión
William Morrissey
Música
Robert Duncan
Fotografía
Ashley Rowe
Reparto
Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler, Maria Bello, Emma Karwandy, Claudette Mink, Desiree Zurowski, Nicholas Lea, Peter Keleghan, Samantha Ferris, Malcolm Stewart, Callum Keith Rennie
Productora
Coproducción GB-Canadá; Infinity / Irish DreamTime / Icon Productions / Scion Films
Género
Intriga. Thriller | Secuestros / Desapariciones
Sinopsis
Neil Warner (Gerard Butler), Abby (Maria Bello) y su hija Sophie tienen una vida familiar perfecta hasta que la niña es secuestrada por Tom Ryan (Pierc...2015-03-151h 32
Alex Shapiro - EDM, Indie, rap and other Dance Goodness. Hand mixed with actual compact disks.El Caliente Latin House Mix......Del SolA piquito latin electro house mix flavor for your Indian summer
Wayko & Bill Brosnan - Cancion Del Mariachi
Riva Starr - Maria (Dub Mix)
Samim - Heater
Magan & Rodriguez - Suck My
Rawmania (Rubix Remix) - Solo
Juliet - Avalon
Like the mix or have something to say about it? Do that on facebook.com/DJAlexShapiro2011-09-0126 min
Alex Shapiro - Analog DJEl Caliente Latin House Mix......Del SolA piquito latin electro house mix flavor for your Indian summer
Wayko & Bill Brosnan - Cancion Del Mariachi
Riva Starr - Maria (Dub Mix)
Samim - Heater
Magan & Rodriguez - Suck My
Rawmania (Rubix Remix) - Solo
Juliet - Avalon
Like the mix or have something to say about it? Do that on facebook.com/DJAlexShapiro2011-09-0126 min