The School of Wellbeing with Meg Durham

"When parents die, you lose a bit of your past. But when your child dies, you lose your entire future." Danny Mayson-Kinder When you experience the death of a loved one, grief can be all-consuming. In this heartfelt conversation, Danny Maysoon-Kinder shines a light on the intricacies of grief and the emotional anguish surrounding the death of a child. You’ll learn what Danny did to find pu...

“With a bit of knowledge and expertise, we can support our young people to manage digital dilemmas effectively." Yasmin London There is a lot to consider from cyberbullying, cyber ostracism, pornography, online predators, and even nomophobia (smartphone addiction) with young people and their tech devices today. In this episode, Meg Durham chats with Executive Director of @ySafe and all round p...

"Some of the most extraordinary people I’ve met do ordinary things with an extraordinary perspective." Zach Mercurio Ph. D. If you are curious to understand your authentic purpose, then this episode is for you. Even if you feel too busy in your life to consider your bigger purpose, this conversation will allow you the time and space to stop and reflect. Through mindfulness, discover the ‘w...

“Let’s build a healthy person, and then let’s build a high performing person, because ultimately, you’re not going to perform well if you’re not healthy.” Dr Emily Meehan If you're feeling a bit sluggish, find yourself 'emotional eating', experiencing brain fog, having issues with gut health, or getting sick frequently, it could be how you're eating. In this episode, Dr Emily Meeha...

“On average there will be seven serious incidents of abuse before someone will recognise that they are in a difficult relationship." Dannielle Miller What is a respectful relationship, and how do you know if you (or your children/students) are in one? In this episode, CEO of Enlighten Education Dannielle Miller explores the power of education and the obvious and subtle ways abuse can manifest...

"Genes are so powerful because they come into the world ready to interact and adjust to the environmental demands"  Dr Jared Cooney Horvath If you're anything like the rest of us, you might find yourself intimidated by the topic of epigenetics. However, you don't need to be a scientist to get a lot from this episode. Dr Jared has a unique way of translating scientific research into...

"We deny ourselves the opportunities to grow, to connect and to re-connect with others because we don’t feel like we have anything to wear." Lauren Di Barolo Never underestimate the power of your wardrobe. Learn what it means to amplify your identity and step forward with more confidence during this conversation with the Founder of the  Australian Style Institute , Lauren Di Bartolo . In t...

“If we are constantly in action, we risk becoming disconnected from ourselves and others.” Meg Durham Uncover the stressors that are holding you back from living a life bursting with energy, connection and joy. In this episode, Meg Durham explores modern life's profound impact on the quality of our lives. From an oversupply of consumable content to everything happening at breakneck speed, we c...

"Recognise what is within your control, and what really isn’t." Dr Jo Mitchell Learn how to identify and overcome burnout from clinical and coaching psychologist Dr Jo Mitchell for better wellbeing, effectiveness and success at work and in life. In this episode, you’ll discover precisely what burnout is (it’s more common than you think!), the obvious and subtle signs of burnout, and how yo...

"People don't know how good their body is designed to feel." Emily Hazell  Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide Learn about serotonin and natural happiness from Founder of Serotonin Eatery, Exercise and Education Emily Hazell . In this uplifting episode, Meg and Emily discuss what serotonin is and how it differs from happiness and share practical steps you can take to help you feel good...

“Anything awkward gets less awkward when it’s faced." Daisy Turnbull Awkward and difficult conversations can be challenging for everybody, but they don’t have to be! In this eye-opening conversation with author and teacher Daisy Turnbull , Meg and Daisy discuss why these conversations are essential, especially in teenage years. Have a listen to this educational podcast episode so you can impro...

“How controlled my attention is dictates how in control I am of what I say and do while the emotions are rising.” Corey Jackson Learn to understand your emotions from stress management expert Corey Jackson , as he shares how to live a more productive and content life. In this fascinating episode, Meg and Corey discuss the important topic of emotional intelligence; what emotions are, how they impac...

“If you’re going through some hard times, make sure that you have people to talk to; we are not designed to thrive alone - we are designed to thrive together.” Meg Durham  Learn about navigating through the tough times in your life as Meg Durham  details four practical strategies to help you stay steady through the worst of it. In this deeply insightful episode, Meg shares personal anecdotes regar...

"Parents who feel the need to intervene in the life of their child, also seem to have children who are less capable." Julie Lythcott-Haims Learn how to support and guide children into becoming highly capable and resilient adults. In this episode with author and educator   Julie Lythcott Haims , Meg chats to Julie about how much parenting has changed over the years. You’ll hear about the ef...

"Sleep is not wasted time. It is training time. It is learning time." Professor Roxanne Prichard Learn how to improve your sleep habits for a more energetic and fulfilling life. In this fascinating episode, Meg and Professor Roxanne Prichard discuss the connection between sleep and your health. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what you can do to modify your sleeping habits s...

“Losing my vision helped me see better than ever." Jamie Usher Learn about overcoming adversity from ‘ The Mind Tradie ’ Jamie Usher to help you move forward and make the most of every day. Meg chats to Jamie about how a medical diagnosis challenged his entire belief system in this thoughtful episode. Through this hardship, Jamie dives into the power of hard work, commitment and believing in y...

"Children need connection, relationship and attachment more than they need anything else" Dr Vanessa Lapointe Learn how to have a positive influence on children's wellbeing during times of transition. In this fascinating episode, Meg chats to acclaimed psychologist Dr Vanessa Lapointe  about the impact of the Covid pandemic on our young people. Learn about the effects of remote learnin...

"There are times when it's not the best thing to be helping somebody who's suffering" - Dr Travis Kemp Learn how to become a ‘skilled helper’ from the respected psychologist, Dr Travis Kemp , to take better care of yourself for a happier life. In this powerful episode, Meg chats to Dr Travis about how easy it is to get caught in a cycle of constantly helping others at the expense o...

"When we start to feel uncomfortable, we often stop and avoid that discomfort; because we're getting to the edge of our comfort zone." Our brain's design keeps us doing things in familiar and predictable ways. And yet we all have a deep desire to learn and grow. If something's not working for you in your life, it takes effort and energy to change it. It takes failing and starti...

"You would not be human if you didn't feel a little bit of self-doubt"  – Cass Dunn You’ll get so much from this episode if you often experience self-doubt or believe that you constantly have to achieve more to justify your success. Meg Durham and special guest Cass Dunn dive deep into issues surrounding self-confidence and self-belief and how to tap into both for a more successful lif...

"We own our minds, and we've got to take them back." Johann Hari Do you often feel distracted and unable to focus? In this episode, Johann Hari will highlight the broader issues we face and how we're not to blame for our waning attention and focus. You'll learn how the social media business model is used to actively steal our attention and the impact notifications and multitask...

"We all have goals, it's just whether you make them explicit or not." Dr Suzy Green While it’s great to have goals, many people struggle to achieve them without a clear action plan. This struggle can lead to feeling down, lack of purpose and no motivation. You’ll hear Meg Durham and Dr Suzy Green both share actionable steps towards achieving goals and how you can work towards a positiv...

"We need to feel what we feel and think what we think and not deny it. Denial is non-resilient.” Dr Maria Sirois If you’ve experienced loss, grief or difficult transitions in your life and during covid, this episode’s for you. You’ll learn about the complexity of emotions you may experience during challenging times and why they may spark internal conflict. Dr Maria Sirois and Meg Durham provid...

“A big problem with perfectionism is getting caught up with little things that don’t actually make that much of a difference." - Jennifer Kemp Learn about the effects of perfectionism from Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Kemp so you can better take care of yourself and others. In this interesting episode, Meg and Jennifer discuss perfectionism and re-examining your core values to lessen the neg...

Hi Team, it's my final day in the office for 2021 and I wanted to share with you a few updates and the five wellbeing strategies that have kept me afloat this year. Thank you for your support and bring on 2022! Meg x    Connect Meg Durham -  Website  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn  |  Bookings Energy By Design - Learn More | Waitlist