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Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of people-careHumans are a social species by design, with an inbuilt need to be with others, whilst qualities of care and kindness are innate in us all. Many of us are, however, living in a hyper-individualised world which encourages us to 'other' and separate from our communities, creating a culture of segregation and loneliness. In response, tides are turning across the world, as more and more people choose to look beyond the mainstream media stories and start instead to connect with our common humanity. We cannot be human alone - and it is our differences which make us so fascinating...2025-07-251h 01Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of self-careSelf-care gets a bad wrap. It's often at the very bottom of our agenda, seen sometimes as self-indulgent - selfish even. And yet being aware of ourselves, being present in our emotions and actions, being kind and caring to our own needs is far from selfish. When we tend to our selves - the analogy of the 'oxygen mask first' we are able to better support others, as we are more resourced and resilient to do so. The growing appreciation for us to look after our personal wellbeing is growing - and is now becoming a conscious part of...2025-07-1857 min
Michelle Wolf's Thought Box33 - Keep Your Shoes OnMichelle is back in the Thought Box, but the Thought Box itself is at a brand new venue (big thanks to The Comedy Clubhouse in Barcelona)! A lot has happened over the last week, and Michelle has some brand new jokes about it! On this week’s show: Trump’s Epstein Coverup Mr. Japan New TSA Regulations Diddy Back To Jail New Pharma Tariffs Superman Movie Ted Cruz Vacations While TX Floods And Just Like That… And more! Support the show and switch to Mint Mobile. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for just $15 a month a...2025-07-1434 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of head, heart & hands For reasons known and written about by many, there's been a shift over time which has enabled 'learning' within educational contexts to be mainly focused on the head and often ignoring the heart or the hands. With a knowledge-saturated curriculum and a mainstream structure built around sitting down at desks and absorbing information, we're recognising the absence of a holistic focus for many of the learning contexts around the world. Which is ironic and unhealthy, for all of us as humans learn best when we are engaging all of our senses, all of our being as it were. 2025-07-1159 minMichelle Wolf's Thought Box32 - Freak Back OnThanks to the ability to strike & the Air Traffic Controllers in France, Michelle wasn’t able to do a live show this week. But! We’ve got a fun new spin on ThoughtBox from the office now that Michelle is back in Barcelona - let us know what you think! On this week’s show: America’s Last Birthday Healthcare Doesn’t Have To Be Like This White House UFC Match Elon Musk’s New Party Christie Brinkley at 70 Hot Take: Michelle Approves of Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Trump Fragrances Diddy Trial Verdict And more! Watch previous episod...2025-07-0723 minTwo Inconvenient WomenA throwback to the inconvenience of restIn a world that glorifies busyness, rest can feel inconvenient—even rebellious. But what happens when we stop doing and simply allow ourselves to be? This episode explores rest as resistance against the belief that worth is tied to productivity. What happens when we slow down? Who benefits when we pause? And how might reclaiming rest help us build a healthier, more human way of living? This week's conversation is all about slowing down and redefining what it means to be a 'human being' rather than a 'human doing'.In this episode, we reference the following:...2025-07-0458 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of joyThe Inconvenience of Joy“I will never apologise for embracing joy and beauty - even when the world is falling apart – for joy and beauty are the fuel for my activism”. These words by Karen Walrond are one of the inspirations for this week’s conversation on 'Joy', exploring how cultivating joy is both a way to resource ourselves and build the resilience needed to meet the challenges of our world. Joy is often seen as being the same thing as happiness, and yet these two emotions are profoundly different; one coming from external...2025-06-2759 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of our humanityThe world is feeling a very broken place right now, with all that is erupting out of the Middle East, and with continued suffering across the world. When we do engage in conversations about what is happening, we often find ourselves sidetracked into the dance of moral outrage and the opportunity for a conversation is lost. And yet simple human connection sits at the heart of all that we're yearning for - each of us carrying the innate need to be seen, to be heard and to belong. So what happens when we offer to meet those needs in...2025-06-201h 09Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of changeWe talk a lot about change but living through it is something else entirely. Change is the only constant, and yet change can feel deeply uncomfortable - fearful at times - and not necessarily something that many of us openly embrace. In a world constantly talking about the need for change, systems-change and changemakers, there is a deep energy of possibility in this invitation - and a deep necessity when we realise that the current context is making us unwell - and yet which is the direction of change to follow?In this week's episode we...2025-06-131h 02Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of listeningWe've all probably experienced the feeling at some point in our lives where we're talking to someone and know that they are just pretending to listen. The feeling of disconnect that this creates within us may be subtle but it's felt. Listening is a gift - when we give our full attention, we are in presence and attentive to anything that may emerge. And yet, in many of our modern cultures, the art of listening is a dying act whilst silence is endangered species. Learning to listen to ourselves, to each other and to the wider world is a...2025-06-061h 01Two Inconvenient WomenSPECIAL EPISODE: A throwback to why be "inconvenient"?Holly is away this week, so we thought we'd re-share our very first episode of the Two Inconvenient Women podcast where we held a conversation about what it means to be "inconvenient", why talking about some of these inconveniences that get in the way of life flourishing is so important and how to 'be inconvenient' in a society that isn't set up for us to be healthy, resourced and connected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-3055 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of treesIf you ask a child to draw a tree, most likely it will be a green circle plopped on top of a brown vertical oblong (with a lot more artistic flavour involved, obviously). Similarly, when most people think of trees, we tend to think of them from the trunk up. But the reality is that there’s as much tree ‘below ground’ as there is above. As well as supporting us to breathe, trees play a huge significance in our lives and in maintaining and supporting the health and wellbeing of ecosystems. Did you know that trees...2025-05-231h 00Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of leadershipWhat does it mean to lead when you don’t know where you’re going? Now, more than ever, the future feels very uncertain – foggy even, and the role of leadership needs to transform to meet the fog. Too often, traditional leadership roles are modelled around a hierarchy based on outcome and – to a large degree – certainty. So what happens when we return to the roots of the meaning of the word ‘leadership’ and look to nature for guidance on how to be resilient and resourced for the future? In this week's episode, we reflect on the invisible w...2025-05-161h 02Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of timeIn many parts of the world, people find themselves trapped in cycles of business. Our lives are full to the brim and we're finding ourselves endlessly busy - suffering from an epidemic of time poverty. We have more time-saving devices than ever, but what happens to all of that time we save? There is no giant clock in the universe, and yet so many of us shape our lives around time - a concept that is an agreement, not a law. How much is time a state of mind? And what happens when we start to think about different...2025-05-0957 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)Equality, diversity and inclusion are often seen as political issues, but at their heart this is the essence of life and the vitality of how people can live well alongside one another. Right now, in many places, these values are being rapidly dismantled and reframed as threats rather than essentials. Which contradicts everything we know about healthy ecosystems which rely on diversity and inclusion as a foundation for healthy thriving.In this week's podcast we explore why EDI matters, what happens when fear drives policy and how we can protect the beauty and essential need for...2025-05-021h 04
Stories of Triple WellBeingLeeAnne Lavender: Triple WellBeing worldwideIn today’s episode, Holly is joined by LeeAnne Lavender (and a therapy bunny!). LeeAnne is an independent coach, facilitator and consultant for schools around service-learning, story-telling, and sustainability. After two decades in international schools as a teacher and service learning lead, LeeAnne now supports educators worldwide to embed global citizenship and sustainability into their practice. But what makes her work so powerful is her focus on something often overlooked: educator wellbeing.Through her work in the Triple WellBeing® Fellowship, LeeAnne is exploring what happens when we take self-care seriously in schools, not as a...2025-04-1748 minStories of Triple WellBeingGail Singer: Triple WellBeing in the Ministry of EducationIn this episode, Holly speaks with Gail Singer - National Counsellor for Integrating Technology into Learning English in Israel’s Ministry of Education. This conversation was recorded in September 2024, during a time of heightened violence in Gaza and Israel. In it, Gail, an Israeli educator, teacher trainer and grandmother, shares her personal experiences and her reflections on working with care, courage and humanity in the midst of ongoing conflict. Her story is a reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, there are people choosing to lead with love and that the work of care must continue, especially where it...2025-04-1740 minStories of Triple WellBeingCharles Oyet Omoya: Triple WellBeing in UgandaIn this episode, Holly speaks with Charles Oyet Omoya - a man of many roles, who's best described in his work as a teacher trainer, and as a person as a father. Join me for a deep dive into the complexities, innovations and challenges of the Ugandan education system and hear from Charles about his dreams for the future of education. We discuss the relationship between corporal punishment and teacher wellbeing, and the need for self-compassion training for all educators. A note before we begin: this episode does mention violence towards children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-04-1733 minStories of Triple WellBeingKeren Dahan: Triple WellBeing in Sustainability LeadershipIn this episode, Holly speaks with Keren Dahan - Director of the TEVEL Leadership Programme for Senior Educators and Policy Makers at the Heschel Centre for Sustainability in Israel.Keren Dehan brings a rare and powerful blend of mindfulness, systems thinking and deep compassion to her work as an educator and change-maker. With a background in organisational development, psychotherapy and social innovation, Keren now leads the TEVEL Fellowship which supports senior education leaders to reimagine the purpose of learning in response to climate collapse. This conversation was recorded in September 2024, during a time of heightened violence...2025-04-1740 minStories of Triple WellBeingGeoff Norman: Triple WellBeing in the Lake DistrictIn this episode, Holly speaks with Geoff Norman - School Programmes Coordinator for Cumbria Development Education Centre. Geoff, a former Head Teacher, lives and works in the Lake District where he spends his time nature journalling, kayaking and working with young people on projects around global citizenship and nature connection. During the conversation, we mention:Cumbria Development Education Centre (CDEC)Rise UpGlobal Learning NetworkWild Wonder Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1752 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of re-sourcingSelf-care is something of a taboo in a lot of people’s minds because we’ve been made to feel guilt or shame about the idea of taking time to look after ourselves - especially when there’s so many other people, beings and problems needing our attention. Yet resourcing ourselves, strengthening our resilience and focusing on wellbeing are not just ‘nice things to do’ - they are essential actions to support anything else we may wish to do now and in the future.When we fill up our own cup, we have capacity to fill up others...2025-04-0449 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of ageingAsk any child their age and they'll happily tell you, but for adults it is a different story. In certain cultures, elders are a revered and respected part of the community, whilst in many others ageing has become something to fight against. Despite it being the most natural part of our evolution, growing older and being proud of our ageing has become something of a taboo - even something to be ashamed of. Some people also feel certain stigmas surrounding menopause, wrinkles and age - which contribute to a negative story surrounding growing old.In this...2025-03-281h 00Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of spiritualityThe mention of the word spiritual tends to trigger emotional responses - for some it is welcome, for some fear or rejection, for some trepidation, for some dismissal. Seeing ourselves as connected to the web of life is natural and how we've evolved as humans, yet we are living in times of significant spiritual starvation. Whilst major religions, nature connection and other spiritual practices offer many people a deep sense of belonging in life, many folks are growing up without any spiritual connection to life, living without any sense of tethering to a story bigger than the human story, a...2025-03-2158 min
Accidental GodsBe More Hawk! Being the courage to follow what's right with Rachel Musson of ThoughtBox EducationThe old systems are no longer fit for purpose. What does an education system look like that's fit for the twenty-first century - where we put self care, people care, earth care at the heart of what we do? This week's guest, Rachel Musson, has made it her life's work to fashion ways of learning for all ages that put this Triple Wellbeing principle into action. In everything she does, from leading ThoughtBox Eduction, to creating the Transforming Leadership Course, to writing her glorious, inspiring children's books, to her podcast, Two Inconvenient Women, with her fellow Thoughtboxer...2025-03-191h 13Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of activismThe word activism tends to bring up very specific connotations for people, yet has incredible depth, nuance and possibility – especially in our modern culture, where evermore people are recognising the need to speak up against some of the things we see happening around us. In this conversation we dive into the role of activism in our lives and work, and reflect on some of the different ways to be ‘energetically active’ to enable a healthier way of living together. We talk about the different forms of activism that we can engage in - from being a citizen, rebel, change-agent and re...2025-03-131h 01Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of wellbeingWellbeing is a 'trendy term' nowadays; something that organisations know they must support in their colleagues; something top of the agenda in our schools and something we all know matters in our own lives, yet something rarely given space, time or validity in our modern culture of productivity. In this week's podcast, we dive headfirst into the truly inconvenient inconvenience of wellbeing, looking at what it means for a 'being' to 'be well' in our modern world. We think about how wellbeing is both a culture and a way of life, exploring some of the blocks...2025-03-0751 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of nature connection (Part 2)What is the difference between nature contact and nature connection? What does it mean to have a relationship with nature? And why - for some - is the notion that 'we are nature' so difficult to welcome?In the second part of this exploration on the inconvenience of nature connection, we dive deep into the nuances between moments when we're 'using' nature for our own needs compared to when we're simply relating to the natural world. We share stories of our own humble encounters with the wilder world and think about ways in which we can...2025-02-2852 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of nature connection (Part 1)In many modern cultures, we find ourselves spending ever more time indoors, sitting down and separated from nature - both the nature within us and the nature all around us. At the same time, we're drawn to want to spend time outdoors and in natural environments, and we have a deep sense of ease when connected to nature. So why is it so hard?In this week's episode, we explore the inconvenience of nature connection in a modern world and the many ways that our ways of living keep us in separation - sometimes isolation...2025-02-2156 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of hypocrisyIt's one thing to be brazenly hypocritical but it's another thing entirely when you're having to unwillingly be a hypocrite. And yet so often in our current context we find ourselves faced with impossible choices that mean we have to take actions that completely misalign with our positive intentions. Why? Because our cultural stories as they stand limit so many of the choices we make whilst life is never that simple, it is full of nuance.This week we explore the inconvenience of hypocrisy in a modern world and the deeply uncomfortable - sometimes existential...2025-02-1445 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of systems thinkingIn the final of this 'triplet' of podcasts, Holly and Rachel are this week talking about the inconvenience of systems thinking.From the very get-go at ThoughtBox, we've had systems thinking as one of the three pillars of our work to encourage a deeply relational experience of the world (Thinking, Feeling, Connecting) by connecting with others, connecting with the wider world, and feeling deeply connected with ourselves.Thinking in systems has started being given a lot of attention - you can take multiple courses in systems-thinking, whilst systems-change is all the range. But...2025-02-0757 min
Educators Going Global71. Fostering Global Citizens Through Service Learning: Stories of Changemaking, with LeeAnne LavenderMost international schools make it part of their mission to nurture global citizens who are in service to their community. Like all big, worthy goals, this needs lots of planning, implementation support, and accountability to determine if the school is on track.The usual questions come into play: who, what, why, etc. -- with the "how" being most prominent in our interview with LeeAnne Lavender, who helps schools with their service learning and global citizenship development efforts.LeeAnne is a consultant, coach and facilitator for international educators. She partners with schools and teachers to create...2025-01-311h 19Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of empathyIn the second of this 'triplet' of podcasts, Holly and Rachel are this week talking about the inconvenience of empathy.Empathy is a muscle, something that we can strengthen the more we practice. Yet the spaces and places where empathy is developed, practised and actively encouraged in our dominant societies are dwindling, whilst at the same time it is a skill being championed as foundational for our changing world.From the very get-go at ThoughtBox, we've had empathy as one of the three pillars of our work to encourage a deeply felt experience...2025-01-2458 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of critical thinkingIn this week’s episode of Two Inconvenient Women, Holly and Rachel talk about the inconvenience of critical thinking – for many reasons, one being its growing absence in our schools, despite the fact that leading reports into future-fit education all concur that it is a foundational skill needed for our changing world.From the very get-go at ThoughtBox, we've had critical thinking as one of the three pillars of our work (Thinking, Feeling, Connecting) and designed all of our programmes to support the practice. One of the very first ThoughtBox slogans was 'Learning how (not what) to t...2025-01-1759 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of hopeIn many cultures around the world, we are entering a new calendar year and with that often comes a sense of renewal, hope and possibility. But where does hope sit in a world that seems so overwhelmingly fraught with problems? What place do 'resolutions' or 'good intentions' have in our lives when facing so many obstacles? How can we reclaim hope from being seen as something ephemeral and return it to what it truly is - an active verb with its sleeves rolled up, ready to take action?In this conversation, Rachel and Holly talk about...2025-01-101h 01Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of ThoughtBoxAs 2024 comes to a close, we thought we'd take a moment to reflect on what's unfolded this year and - more significantly - what's been unfolding through our organisation over the past 9 years to make us do what we do in the way that we do it.In this episode, Holly and Rachel explore ideas such as: What does success look like? What does it mean to run an organisation 'regeneratively'? How does our business strategy reflect our values? How is showing up as our authentic selves part of the impact of our organisation? What does...2024-12-201h 00Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of gatheringBelonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us, and within each of us sits a deeply primal need to gather together. But what does gathering look like in our modern world?In this week's episode, Holly and Rachel explore the many facets of gathering and where and how we are all seeking to find places to belong. We explore questions such as: How and why do we gather? What does gathering offer us on a conscious and unconscious level? What do we need to feel safe when we gather? What...2024-12-131h 06Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of not buying stuffIn the UK we're coming up to Christmas, and with that the cultural pressure to consume, buy gifts and accumulate lots of 'stuff'. In this episode we explore some of the narratives around our consumer culture, thinking about where this has come from and how we can actively disrupt our cultural stories to shift from 'consumer' to 'citizen'. We explore the meaning behind gift-giving, the impact of giving, receiving and witnessing acts of care and kindness, the scarcity versus abundance mindset and the many, many ways we can show people we care above and beyond just buying stuff.2024-12-061h 00Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of COPThis week saw the conclusion of COP29 - the 29th annual UN Conference of Parties summit on climate change. The fact that we're now on our 29th conference and global emissions are still rising is perhaps an indication that this is not working. This year in particular saw a lot of people from inside the conference speaking out about its flaws.In this episode Holly and Rachel explore some of the inconvenient truths about the business as usual story of 'leaders saving the world', discussing the flaws of this current system of climate negotiations and reflect...2024-11-291h 04Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of 'good' foodWhat on earth are we eating? This is a topic we've wanted to explore deeply over time, recognising that there are many episodes that will unravel under the title of 'food'. In this episode we spend time thinking about our changing relationship with food and how our abilities to make healthy food choices are hampered by so many broken systems around us. From the lack of learning about growing or cooking in schools to the rise of GMO crops and the link between UPFs (ultra-processed foods) and health issues, we explore some of the complexities of our global food...2024-11-221h 02Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of life's rhythmsOne of the most inconvenient truths for many people in the world is that 'we are nature', and that we (like all natural beings) are heavily influenced by the rhythms of the natural world; whether that is the sun and moon, the light and the seasons, the climate or the foods we eat. So what happens when we actively ignore - or even fight against - these natural rhythms and the needs of our mammalian selves? What is the impact on our bodies, our minds, our health and our wellbeing?In this episode we explore some...2024-11-1554 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of Donald TrumpWe recorded this podcast on the morning of the US Presidential election results, with Donald Trump re-elected into office for another 4 years. Recognising the enormity of this moment in time, and the wide-rippling influences that US politics and policies have on so much of the world, this conversation felt important to have live and in-the-moment as the results were unfolding.Disclaimer: This is not a political analysis podcast as we are not deconstructing the resonance of the politics or the voting decisions being made. Instead, we wrangle with the complexities of this moment in human history...2024-11-0654 min
Two Inconvenient WomenSPECIAL EPISODE: Stories of Triple WellBeing with Tina Farr and Clare WhylesThis week in the UK it’s the school half term holiday and the ThoughtBox team are slowing down too, taking time for some reading, research and essential time in nature. We aren't recording a podcast this week, so we wanted to take this opportunity to share a gift with you instead. For those of you who haven’t had a chance to check out our other podcast series yet, here is the first episode of Stories of Triple WellBeing® where I’m joined by two other wonderfully inconvenient women - Tina Farr and Clare Whyles of St Eb...2024-11-0155 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of the stories we tellIn this week's episode we explore the role of stories in shaping the lives we are living. Each of us is born into a story. It forms our perspective on the world, shaped by the culture we're part of, the education we receive and the values and mindsets that we are taught. These stories help us to make sense of the world around us and our place within it and shape the world in which we live. In this episode, we explore the ever-growing appreciation that the dominant story of human progress is actually limiting our capacity to thrive...2024-10-2556 minStories of Triple WellBeingKim Bingham: Triple WellBeing at the Peterborough SchoolIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Kim Bingham, Senior Teacher at the Preparatory School at Peterborough School, UK. Find out about how Kim has been bringing personal, social and environmental wellbeing into his Year 6 class, and how his experience of the Triple WellBeing® Fellowship has been shaping his personal and professional practice.In the episode, we refer to:Peterborough School Preparatory SchoolTriple WellBeing® Fellowship, ThoughtBoxTriple WellBeing® Cards, ThoughtBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2239 minStories of Triple WellBeingKirstin Hoey: Triple WellBeing at Castle Court SchoolIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Kirstin Hoey, Head of Character and Values Education, Head of Geography and PSB Lead at Castle Court School in Dorset, UK. Find out about their 'CAVE' Programme, the connection between sailing and Triple WellBeing, and the challenges of making allotment digging seem as exciting as video games!In the episode, we refer to:Castle Court SchoolPSB (Pre-Senior Baccalaureate)Triple WellBeing Curriculum, ThoughtBoxThe Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2240 minStories of Triple WellBeingAlly Onions: Triple WellBeing at St George's School Windsor CastleIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Ally Onions, Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health and Boarding Parent at St George's School Windsor Castle, UK. Find out about their focus on 'real world' learning, on preparing their pupils for the future, and about the deep and rich conversations that emerge from their PSHE lessons.In the episode, we refer to:St George's School Windsor CastlePSHE AssociationTriple WellBeing® Curriculum, ThoughtBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2234 minStories of Triple WellBeingPaul Edmond: Triple WellBeing at HEART Academies TrustIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Paul Edmond - Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer at HEART Academies Trust. Find out about the role of finance and operations in sustainability action, the complexities and opportunities of our education system and Paul's hopes for the future of education.In the episode, we refer to:HEART Academies TrustUKSSN UKSSN Operations GroupGlobal Action PlanTransforming Education Leadership Summit, ThoughtBoxTriple WellBeing® Fellowship, ThoughtBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2239 minStories of Triple WellBeingJill Howard: Triple WellBeing at the Society of HeadsIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Jill Howard - Director of Education Services at the Society of Heads, UK. Find out about how personal, social and environmental wellbeing are integrated into the work that she does to support headteachers around the UK, and how self-care, people-care and earth-care are showing up in Jill's work and home life.In the episode, we refer to:The Society of HeadsTransforming Education Summit, ThoughtBoxTriple WellBeing® Fellowship, ThoughtBoxTriple WellBeing® card deck, ThoughtBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2234 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of the education system (pt. 1)In this week's inconvenient conversation we start to unravel some of the challenges, complexities and issues of the education system and why it needs to transform. Diving into the painful truth behind the impact of the education system on our world, and exploring the responses that we're seeing from teachers, pupils and wider societies, join Rachel and Holly as we hold this space with deep care and support for us all in this complex time and these spaces of change, and with celebration for all those out there working to create healthier ways of living and learning together. 2024-10-181h 03Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of unlearningThis week’s conversation explores the idea of ‘unlearning’ and what it means to widen our perspectives, change our minds, shift our behaviours and ‘update’ our knowledge about the world. Unlearning can be something of a provocative term for some people, and yet holds the invitation for us to shift some of the habits, behaviours and mindsets that are contributing to so many of the crises we face in order to enable a healthier future for people and planet.In this conversation we explore some of the different resonances of unlearning in our cultural contexts, think about what...2024-10-111h 02Two Inconvenient WomenSPECIAL EPISODE: Falling in love with the worldWhen we allow ourselves to fall in love with the world, everything changes. But sometimes we need someone to help us to fall in love in the first place...This special episode is a dedication to the life, work, wisdom and utter brilliance of Dr Stephan Harding, a globally renowned ecologist, teacher, elder and truly beautiful soul who recently passed away. His work has had a profound influence on both of us and a significant influence on the work we do at ThoughtBox. We therefore wanted to give this episode to Stephan in order to share...2024-10-0357 minStories of Triple WellBeingTina Farr and Clare Whyles: Triple WellBeing at St Ebbe's SchoolIn today’s episode, Holly speaks with Tina Farr and Clare Whyles - Headteacher and Deputy Head at St Ebbe’s C.E. Primary School in Oxford, UK. Find out about their curriculum of hope, their culture of care, how they're building the plane whilst they’re flying it and running a school in line with healthy child development.In the episode, we refer to:St Ebbe's Primary SchoolKen Robinson - Do Schools Kill Creativity?ThoughtBox - Transforming Education Leadership SummitDebra Kidd - Pedagogue in ResidenceMatthew Syed - Rebel IdeasOtto Scharmer - The Essentials of Theory...2024-10-0254 minTwo Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of the mess we're inThis week's conversation opens the box on the multiple crises we're facing in this moment in time. It's big, scary and overwhelming to face up to just some of the things happening around us - and yet not looking and not talking about them is also part of the problem.In this conversation we speak about some of the elephants in the room - from the climate and nature crisis to the genocide in Palestine to the growing global refugee crisis - and the different responses happening around the world. In particular we...2024-09-271h 07Two Inconvenient WomenExploring the inconvenience of restThis week's conversation is all about the power of rest to positively disrupt the status quo. Together, Rachel and Holly explore some of the following thoughts:What is rest? Who benefits when we rest? What happens when we stop ‘doing’? How can we be human beings, not just human doings?How is rest an act of resistance against the legacy of colonialism and a capitalist culture? Is rest a privilege?Join us as we wrangle with these and many other ideas over a cup of tea and conversation. During the p...2024-09-2058 minTwo Inconvenient WomenWhy be "inconvenient"?Rachel and Holly launch the Two Inconvenient Women podcast with a conversation about what it means to be "inconvenient" in a society that isn't set up for us to be healthy, resourced and connected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1254 min
The Outdoors Group PodcastThoughtBox Education; taking care of ourselves, each other and our planetIn this episode, it was such a delight to talk to founder and Director at ThoughtBox Education, Rachel Musson. She invited me to her little patch of heaven in Totnes and we sat down to talk about what ThoughtBox Education does, their Triple Wellbeing project and the holistic approach she takes when it comes to education. We also delved into her very interesting journey to where she finds herself today, her unconventional (and very successful!) business style and her passion for what she does. It was an inspiring and nurturing conversation, one we didn’t want to end! We hope yo...2024-06-2852 min
Browns Film Breakdown53-Man Roster Prediction (Rough Draft)Jake and Andrew Spayde go through their rough draft edition of the 53-man roster with a key final preseason game looming and about a week to go until the 29th when roster cuts begin to unfold. Most predictions will have 90% of the same players but there are key positions that have discussions around how many players to carry and a few players left battling for those last roster spots.Check out Andrew's last Thoughtbox Article with his 53-man predictions explained in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-08-2358 min
FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How do we re-MEMBER to BE, BE-come, and BE-long to FLOURISH TOGETHER?Episode 192 - Nurturing a culture of care for ourselves, for each other and for the planet with Rachel MussonI am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with the wonderful Rachel Musson, Director of Thoughtbox, Systems Thinker and Climate Activist.
I invited Rachel for a second conversation on the podcast because I truly love her work. It is so aligned with my research and explorations.
Our first conversation was called 'Listen to your inner salmon'
She recently published a new ebook called The Future of Education which can be downloaded for free and where she takes us on a journey right down to the root causes of our crises in schools...2023-05-061h 01
10,000 Swamp Leaders036 Rachel Musson: A Tempered Radical Reimagines EducationRachel Musson comes to the Swamp to discuss how her organization, ThoughtBox Education, is reimagining education for kids around the world. Their work is helping students develop the relevant skills to create and sustain a thriving world. She shares the Triple Wellbeing Culture model that focuses on care for self, others and the world. We discuss the value of being a Tempered Radical and how to act like one. The work of reimagining education is complex and messy. Rachel and her team practice Active Patience to keep it all moving. We could all benefit from some active patience.2023-01-2553 min
Coconut ThinkingRachel Musson: Learning is a journey of meanderingIn this episode, I speak with Rachel Musson is an international speaker, educator, facilitator, and thought-leader on regenerative education and wellbeing in schools. Rachel was recently listed as Natwest WISE100 most influential women in social enterprise. She is the Founding Director of ThoughtBox Education CIC and the pioneer behind their award-winning curriculum and training, currently accessed by 5,000+ educators in 76 countries. Rachel is currently working with global industry leaders and education ministers on education reform policy, hosting student workshops, empowering educators through professional development and delivering keynote speeches on transforming education at international conferences. We discuss:🥥 The work in...2022-11-1154 min
Fresh ForwardHow to stop the triple disconnect in adult education with Maya BahoshyHow can we create a better, more sustainable and fullfilling world? The lack of connection with others, nature and mostly ourselves is one of the causes for the mental health issues we are seeing in the world right now. We stopped listening to our inner voice.What role does our education system play in this?How can we set an environment that empowers people to become their fullest self?Is growth always better?Our guest, Maya Bahosnhy talks about her shift from traditional education to finding her way to...2022-08-2445 min
Accidental GodsLiving to Learn: transforming education with Rachel Musson of ThoughtBoxHow can we make learning a genuinely transformational experience? One that's fun, and inspiring and that teaches us HOW to think, not WHAT to think? Rachel Musson had given her life to asking this question and ThoughtBox is her answer. Suppose we all learned three things at school: empathy, critical thinking and systems thinking... imagine how different the world would be. Suppose we learned how to think clearly, how to communicate, how to understand our own feelings and express them without feeling the need to trash other people just because we were hurt, or angry. Ra...2020-12-161h 02
Clarkesworld MagazineThe ThoughtBox by Tlotlo Tsamaase (audio)This episode features "The ThoughtBox" written by Tlotlo Tsamaase. Published in the April 2020 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
The text version of this story can be found at:
https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tsamaase_04_20
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?2020-05-1945 min
Clarkesworld MagazineThe ThoughtBox by Tlotlo Tsamaase (audio)This episode features "The ThoughtBox" written by Tlotlo Tsamaase. Published in the April 2020 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
The text version of this story can be found at:
http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tsamaase_04_20
Support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/clarkesworld2020-05-1945 min
The Geek ShowS16 Ep2: S16E02 - Swollen Dennis ApprovedMax and The Geek Show are friends!
The Robs return dip their toes into the paddling pool of science, technology and geek news to bring you the tastiest nougat (because juiciest nuggets just sounds wrong), and first up this week is the new trailer for TV series spinoff of Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows. There's also big things happening in science as a team of researchers has found a way to vocalise brainwaves - a breakthrough that could give immense hope to people who are unable to talk.
In other...2019-02-0745 min
InspiredStartups.com : Entrepreneurs Talks with Founders Sharing Their Real Startup StoriesInterview with Cristina Luminea (ThoughtBox)
Cristina's Startup Story (Interview Highlights):
From her own startup to helping other startups, Cristina shares her experience of helping 25 new startups together with European Pioneers (1.45)
Cristina tells us about the early days of Thoughtbox, from being part of an incubator programme, to throwing away the plan and starting again! (4.31)
Tips for getting the most from an incubator programme (8.06)
The Pros and Cons of a launchpad programme! Cristina's experience of leaving the incubator programme and taking her first steps in the big bad world! (10.31)
The high points of Cristina's startup...2014-12-0900 min