The Positive Education Podcast With Ash Manuel

This chat with Kevin is super interesting. Kevin is principal of Everton primary school in rural Victoria, a school with 7 students. Everton is a town of approximately 200 people and is located 272km north east of Melbourne. The closest town being Wangaratta. I wanted to talk to Kevin about what life is like at a tiny rural school. I think you'll find it fascinating.   In this episode with Kevin w...

This chat with Shaun ‘The Wild Thing’ Tait cannot be missed. Shaun is a former Australian Cricketer and one of the world’s fastest bowlers of all-time. He’s played for different organisations all around the world, dabbled in entrepreneurship and is currently bowling coach for Pakistan.  In this episode with Shaun we dive into: – His childhood growing up with his Dad and Brother – Coping with the s...

Dr. Gilda Scarfe is the founder and CEO of Positive Ed and Mental Toughness Institute, member on the advisory board of the Global Flourishing Study led by Harvard University in collaboration with Baylor University. Gilda is a positive psychologist and mental toughness expert with a Master in Education and Doctorate in the conceptualization and application of mental toughness in education. In this...

Ash is the founder of Growing With Gratitude, the host of this podcast and newly published author.  In this episode with we dive into: – how GWG and the book came about – what you can expect from the book and what you will take away More About Ash Ash has over 20 years’ experience working in education environments and advocating for a culture of positivity and kindness. He is the Founder of the Gr...

Josh is a Teacher, and currently the Community Programs Manager for the Danny Frawley Centre and the St Kilda Football Club.  In this episode with Josh, we dive into: – the role professional sporting organisations can play in the mental wellbeing space – the Danny Frawley Centre and it’s purpose – the 4 pillars the Danny Frawley Centre focuses on – the ‘for good’ a professional sporting club can p...

Madhavi is Director of Positive Minds Australia, is a widely Published Author and co author of resilience, confidence and social-emotional intelligence books and programs implemented across Australia and Overseas. Madhavi’s published work includes, ‘The Confident Minds Curriculum,’ ‘The Resilience and Wellbeing Toolbox,’ and ‘What’s the Buzz? A social emotional literacy program.’ In this episode w...

Hollie is the Schools Program Lead at Readiness, a complete wellbeing platform for students and schools. She’s also a full-time wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She’s a wellbeing specialist, a teacher, a part-time chef, Uber driver and a casual gym enthusiast. Hollie is an aspiring pro surfer who has an addiction to chai lattes. In this episode with Hollie, we dive into: – the purpose of...

Ben is Head of Wellbeing at St Peter’s College Junior School in Adelaide, South Australia. St Peter’s is one of the leading Positive Education Schools in the world. I am super excited to have Ben on the Podcast. A must listen for all school leaders and teachers who are looking to implement or improve upon their current programs.   In this episode with Ben, we dive into: – keys to setting up a posi...

May 26, 2022 This episode features ways to allocate time to wellbeing, whether that be in the classroom or around the school. This episode has something for everyone. Ana shares: how at JBCN International School they allocate time to wellbeing why all teachers know all students names at the school student led wellbeing initiatives at the school what the school does to ensure everyone feels they be...

April 4, 2022 This episode features valuable tips that can help you during stressful and anxious times. It’s important to find out what works for you, when it comes to dealing with stresses and when you do it’s even more important to take action on your ‘mood shifters’. Because at the end of the day it’s up to us to take responsibility to deal with our challenges. The episode, also delves into upc...

January 26, 2022 This episode is packed full of passion, featuring fantastic actionable ideas and student stories. Whether, you are a high or primary school educator there is something for everyone. Colette shares: how to make positive education manageable for the whole school context why acknowledgement of country is so important where her passion for student well-being and positive education com...

January 20, 2022 Episode #9 | Damien Tofan – The Importance of Using Sport to Bring People Together, So People Feel They Belong and are Connected This episode is very humorous. Find out why the SCUM ran out onto the ground in tin foil hats and with their pets. The episode also highlights the important role sport plays in the mental wellbeing of people and the power it has to bring people together,...

January 4, 2022 Episode #8 | Shawn Kasbergen – How To Create & What a Wellbeing Framework Looks Like Across a School From ELC – Year 12 This episode has something for everyone, whether you oversee the wellbeing of a school from ELC to Year 12, oversee the wellbeing of a primary or high school, whether you are a Principal, school leader or importantly a teacher. Director of Wellbeing of Scotch...

December 9, 2021 Episode #7 | Meagan Hart – How to Go about setting up a positive education program at your school This is a brilliant episode for educators and wellbeing leaders who are looking for ideas on how to execute wellbeing across your whole school or add to what you are already doing. Wellbeing leader Meagan Hart of Gilles Street Primary School shares: fun and unexpected ways to cultivat...

November 24, 2021 Episode #6 | John Mannion – Insights from SA’s newest Mental Health commissioner & director of breakthrough mental health In this is a must listen for educators and sports clubs who want to understand more about the state of wellbeing amongst our young people and the role you can play. Lot’s of takeaways to apply. Also, be sure to check out how you can do the mental health fi...

November 24, 2021 Episode #5: Mark Butler | How to Introduce a Well-being Program Into Your School From Scratch One of the biggest challenges schools face is the how. “How do we go about executing a positive education / well-being program?” If you are a school leader, well-being co-ordinator or teacher who is looking to start or add to your WHOLE school wellbeing approach, then this is a must list...

November 17, 2021 Episode #4: Dana Kerford | The World’s Leading Child Friendship Expert If you are a teacher or a sports coach who struggles with dealing with friendship issues, then this is a must listen. In this episode I talk with Dana Kerford, founder of Urstrong. A well-being program that aims to create a kinder world by empowering kids with friendship skills. We go into how to cultivate fri...

November 10, 2021 Episode #3: Craig Scott | How to Create the Best Junior Sports Club in Australia If you are involved in any type of Sporting Club, this episode is a MUST listen. In this episode I am talking with Craig Scott, President of the Goodwood Saints Football Club in South Australia. In 2020 the club was awarded the Good Sports National Junior Club of the year and was also runner up as a...

November 3, 2021 Episode #2: Dale Sidebottom | How To Engage Students Through Games Dale Sidebottom has been referred to as the energiser bunny of the teaching world. With his love of play, fun fitness, energy and passion for getting people moving, Dale is the created of Jugar Life, Energetic Education, Learning with Games, and the top rating educational podcast Energetic Radio. Dale has created a...

November 3, 2021 Episode #1: Ash Manuel – Short Welcome and  Introduction to the Podcast In this short introductory episode Ash will talk about the reason for starting the podcast and what you can expect. You can contact Ash and follow him here: Email: info@growingwithgratitude.com.au Websites: https://www.growingwithgratitude.com.au/ | https://ashmanuel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gro...