The Mindful Educator

In this week’s episode, Victoria chats about the time of year that always seems to arrive faster than any of us expect - Term Four, Christmas, New Year, and the beautiful chaos that comes with it. Instead of getting swept up in the rush, she shares practical, simple ways to finish 2025 feeling grounded, organised, and present. Whether you’re managing school events, end-of-year work deadlines, fami...

Somatic sexologist and coach Ruby Josif joins me for a grounded, empowering chat on coming back to your body, redefining “good sex,” and raising tweens/teens with consent, language, and self-trust. We dig into nervous-system safety, shame, intimacy after kids, and how to actually start the conversation with your partner-vulnerably, not defensively. What we cover Ruby’s mission: confidence, pleasur...

In this episode, Victoria gets honest, reflective, and a little bit fiery as she opens up about something close to her heart - the state of today’s education system. After nearly two decades in education, across multiple roles and settings (classroom teacher, School of the Air, support roles, relief teaching, admin), Victoria shares how dramatically things have changed…and not always for the bette...

In this nourishing chat, Victoria sits down with doula and motherhood mentor Ash Tomlinson to unpack birth without fear, what “continuity of care” really looks like, and how to turn a rigid “birth plan” into a flexible birth map anchored to your values. Ash shares her own story -planning a home birth, navigating IUGR and a breech baby, ultimately choosing a gentle, intentional caesarean - and how...

In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Victoria dives deep into the theme of personal responsibility - what it really means, why it’s so uncomfortable, and how it has the power to completely shift our relationships, our mindset, and even the wider world around us. Fresh from the school holidays (and missing the slow mornings!), Victoria shares open and honest reflections on how self-development...

In this heartfelt episode, Victoria shares her family’s experience of saying goodbye to their 15½-year-old golden retriever, Bella, and the important lessons it brought about navigating tough conversations with children. From loss and grief to puberty, consent, and body safety - she explores how to approach sensitive topics with honesty, calm, and compassion. Victoria also shares some of her favou...

In this honest and empowering episode, Victoria dives deep into the world of mindset — what it means to shift from fixed to growth thinking, and how that shift can change your life. From business setbacks to parenting challenges (and noisy puppies in the background), she shares real-life examples and mindset tools that help build resilience, model learning for our kids, and create space for self-c...

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast , I sit down with the incredible Carly Evans , better known as Coach Carly . With nearly two decades of experience as a trauma-informed coach, Reiki practitioner, and former parole officer, Carly brings a powerful blend of psychology, energy work, and lived experience to her work with women navigating change and healing. What we cover in this conversation:...

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast , I’m sharing something a little different—more of a heart-to-heart reflection. Over the past few weeks, I’ve stepped into new territory: running my very first online group program for adults. Here’s the thing—old me would’ve sat on this idea for months, maybe even years. I would’ve overthought every detail, tried to make it perfect, and worried endlessly...

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast , I’m joined by the incredible Melissa Hohaia —a naturopath, health coach, and all-round powerhouse when it comes to women’s health. Melissa’s passion for helping women understand and embrace their bodies began as a teenager, and since then she’s worked across the fitness industry, personal training, and natural therapies before specialising in women’s hor...

I’m excited to dive into today’s topic: habits —the good, the bad, and the ones we’re working on reshaping. In this episode, I share my personal journey of creating new, healthy habits while gently letting go of those that don’t serve me. From setting realistic goals (like two gym sessions a week) to navigating the resistance our minds naturally put up when change feels uncomfortable, we’ll explor...

Feeling like you’re juggling all the things? In this heart-to-heart, Victoria sits down with life & business coach Renae O’Neill to talk boundaries, seasons of motherhood, and building a business that actually supports the life you want. From “Renae Day” Fridays to the glass-vs-plastic balls analogy, this one’s full of practical ideas and gentle reminders to trust yourself. What we cover Value...

As we hit the second half of August, are you feeling like the year is flying by at lightning speed? You’re not alone. Many of us are carrying that sense of overwhelm — wondering where our time and energy are really going. In this solo episode, I’m diving into: ✨ How to bring more intention into your day-to-day life ✨ The “list of three” practice I use to feel grounded and focused ✨ Why micro-mo...

In this episode, Victoria is joined by Jemma Haythorne, a body and confidence coach, who shares her journey of healing from a poor relationship with food and body image, and how she now helps women cultivate self-love, body acceptance, and food freedom. Jemma discusses the importance of addressing internal struggles to create a healthier relationship with your body and food, and how this journey l...

🧠 Episode Summary: In today’s episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast , Victoria dives into the ever-evolving topic of technology—how it's shaping our lives as adults and how it’s impacting our children. This is a real, raw conversation full of personal experiences, honest reflections, and the challenges of setting healthy boundaries in a tech-driven world. From trying to reduce screen time at ni...

In this solo episode, Victoria dives into the ever-growing world of coaching — what it is, what it isn’t , and how to know if it’s the right next step for you. Whether you're coach-curious, considering investing in support, or just wondering what all the lingo means, this episode has you covered. Victoria shares: The key role of a coach and how it's different from a therapist The wide range of coa...

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Victoria chats with the vibrant and wise Hollie Wild – a woman whose personal journey has taken her from a strict cult-like religious upbringing to becoming a police officer, then evolving into a deeply intuitive practitioner in the healing space. Hollie now works with spinal energetics, a fascinating body-based modality that goes beyond mindset and...

In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast , Victoria dives into the underestimated value of rest in our fast-paced society. Prompted by a simple question she saw online, "How do you rest without feeling guilty?", Victoria shares reflections, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies to help you embrace true rest without shame or guilt. From mindful silence and nostalg...

Ever feel like you're running on empty but can’t quite explain why? In this episode, I sit down with my naturopath Sarah for a real, grounding chat about what’s going on beneath the surface—especially for women and mums who are feeling burnt out, wired but tired, or just not quite right . We dive into what your body might be trying to tell you, how modern life can push us into survival mode, and w...

Welcome back to The Mindful Educator Podcast! In this heartfelt and grounding episode, Victoria dives deep into the true meaning of mindfulness —beyond the buzzword and the misconceptions. Drawing from personal experience as a teacher, mum, and mindfulness instructor, she shares how this simple yet powerful practice has helped her navigate life's chaos and how it can do the same for you. 🎧 In thi...

In this soulful and thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast , Victoria R is joined by the ever-warm and inspiring Courtney from Seeking Wilder. Together, they dive deep into the power of self-trust, intuitive living, mum life, business boundaries, and how to embrace all the multifaceted parts of ourselves—without shame. Courtney shares her journey from deep personal grief and a b...

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into something that’s been sitting close to my heart lately—gratitude. Yep, that simple, often underestimated mindset shift that can change the way we see the world. After recently devouring The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg (picked it up randomly in Kmart—don’t you love those finds?), I was reminded just how powerful focusing on the good can be...

In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring conversation, Victoria is joined by her first podcast guest — mindset coach and founder of The Mind School, Breanna May . Together, they dive into emotional intelligence, the shortcomings of the current education system, and why teaching our kids (and ourselves) how to feel, fail and try again matters more than any report card. Breanna shares her journey from...

After sharing the raw truth in Episode 1, this episode is the honest follow-up to what happened next — beyond the hospital visits and burnout. I reflect on the reel that unexpectedly resonated with so many and the deeper story behind it. What happens when your most vulnerable moment becomes a conversation starter for so many others? I dive into the reality of what recovery has looked like (spoiler...

Victoria introduces The Mindful Educator Podcast and shares her personal journey—from teacher and city girl to country mum, mindfulness coach, and multi-business owner. Expect real, relatable chats to help you find calm, clarity and courage in the chaos of life.