COVID CONVO'S

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Hsiang-Ju Lin (Nina). Hsiang-Ju works in cosmetic regulation, instructs in yoga, and has a passion for wellbeing. We explore how COVID has affected Taiwan, the difficulties in translating an understanding of wellbeing across countries and cultures, and the opportunity provided by the pandemic to reconsider our common values as humans. Please leave a comment on your answer to Griggsy's final question below.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Annabel and Sophie Matthews, Grade 5 and 7 students, sisters and young people navigating through COVID. We explore how young people have been affected by COVID, how they have been coping, and the creativity and exploration that stems out of boredom.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Kate Northam a former teacher, launching her business Five to Thrive, and education enthusiast. We discuss the difficulties faced by teachers, parents and learners, what the future of education could look like, and your role in making it happen.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we pick up on our conversation with Justine Bouvier by meeting the daughter of one of her ICU patients, Sarah Belair. We explore the hardships of having a loved one catch COVID during this time, dancing the elephant, and the importance of being able to express/ take care of yourself.

Like many of us, COVID Convos has been using the time given us to pause, reflect, and reset. In this episode, we share our thoughts for moving forward. If you have any suggestions for what you would like us to focus on moving forward we would love to hear them. Contact us at covidconvos@gmail.com

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Brad Martin, a school teacher, school board member, parent of 3 school children. We explore the experience of COVID-19 at all these different levels of the school system, how to enable positive emotions through play, and the secret sauce to getting through (hint: it's not trying to go big).

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Paula Newell, the principal of an International School based in Durango, Mexico. We explore the difficulties faced by ex-pats, leadership and over-communication, and what a student-centred approach really means. Check out Classcrafts website here: https://www.classcraft.com/

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Justine Bouvier an ICU Nurse working in Montreal, Canada. We explore what life is like for people on the front lines, what you can do to be supportive, and the power of gratitude.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Tom Brunzell Director of Education at Berry Street. We explore the intersection of trauma and wellbeing, how tapping into our bodies can help us self-regulate, and why uncertainty leads us to behave in strange but predictable ways.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Rachel Colla, a pracademic residing in Melbourne, Australia. We explore what fuels hope, the role of failure in taking opportunities and the power of questions to direct focus. If you want to crowd fight COVID-19 with the rest of the world sign up using the link below. https://crowdfightcovid19.org/

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Lisa Baker, an early childhood teacher, MAPP alumni, researcher, and facilitator living in Ballarat, Australia. We explore how COVID has impacted early childhood teaching, wrangling the monkeys in our minds with mindfulness, and the power of wellbeing literacy and language to provide options that didn't exist before.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Paul Wong, a clinical psychologist, pastor, and researcher residing in Toronto, Canada. We explore the need for integrating the east and the west, suffering as the foundation for happiness, and the opportunity presented to go deeper and explore our inner world.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Philibert Vandersleyen, a Belgium born PE Teacher working in Shanghai, China. We explore how teaching changes in the face of COVID, receive amazing advice for teachers and explore the differences in COVID response across different countries.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Nigel Lappin, an assistant coach of the Geelong Cats Football Club here in Australia. We explore the positives of coaching on and off the field, understanding meaning and purpose, and the nature of crisis to bring us back to what matters most.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we talk to Josephine Tite, a positive psychology practitioner living in Calgary, Canada. We explore Josephine's work with people in aged care, whether wellbeing science has a place in the medical response to COVID, and start to elaborate a concept of collective care. Watch Josephine's awesome content here: https://www.facebook.com/positivitycentre/ Read Kit Wisdom's article here: https://www.wisephysiotherapy.com.au/post/collective-care-conversations-are-we-asking-ourselves-the-questions-that-really-matter

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Pamela Nunez del Prado, a clinical psychologist, and researcher living in Lima, Peru. We explore the sexiness of statistics, the fundamentals and enablers of post-traumatic growth, and the need for collaboration to create chains of change. If you are interested in helping others leave us a comment or contact us at COVIDConvos@gmail.com.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with David Cerrone, a clown living in Paris, France. We explore the universality of humor, laughter as a sword and a shield, and what the philosophy of clowning can teach us about coping in a COVID world. Find out more about David here: https://www.instagram.com/davidcerrone/ https://www.facebook.com/thelaughingbackpack/ http://www.thelaughingbackpack.com/ Health Clown Around the World FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/51652...

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Kirsten Cottone, a mother, and expert in creativity. We explore how constraints breed creativity, ways for people to bring out latent creativity in themselves and their children, and the wisdom of practicing what you preach to navigate through crisis. If you want to get in touch with Kirsten and her work follow the links below: Free FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/936102886826840/ https://www.kirstencottone.com/

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Louise Tidmand, an educator and academic residing in Denmark. We explore Dr. Tidmand's latest "Do-Ability" Theory and how it can be applied to the COVID-19 experience of young people and students. Join us for another COVID Convo!

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Anna Glynn, a positive psychology teacher for organisations in Melbourne, Australia. We explore the hardships facing small businesses, tips for working from home and online, and the outpouring of positive resources helping organisations take care of their most important asset, humans. Find more from Anna here: annaglynn.com.au Instagram: annamglynn Sign Up for Paul Wong's study and get a free book here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Get your free Strengths Profile here: https://lnkd.in/dH4--fv Access Michelle Mcquaid's research on Organisational Wellbeing here: https://www.michellemcquaid.com/ Follow Michael Steger's meaning and purpose work here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michae...

In this episode of COVID Convos, We chat with Ben Weinberg, a current principal, former fisherman and wise leader residing in Madrid, Spain. We explore the resistance to loss driving people to miss the gift of silence, the certainty of community, and how to lead in times such as these. Join us for another COVID Convo.

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Denise Dussert, a clinical psychologist and MAPP graduate residing in Chile. We explore how COVID-19 has compounded the civil unrest in Chile, the importance of gratitude and connecting to nature, and a new project led by Denise and her colleagues aimed at providing wellbeing support for migrants. If you know any Latin-American migrants please send them this link to support their wellbeing: https://www.instagram.com/invites/con...

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Kit Wisdom, a physiotherapist, and mum residing in Yarraville, Melbourne. We explore the third space, the difficulty in connecting mind and body online, and the need to embrace slowness, reflection, and storytelling for holistic healing and learning. Join us for another COVID Convo and find more from Kit here: Multidimensional Grieving Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... The Art of Slowness Article: https://www.wisephysiotherapy.com.au/...

In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher, and Aussie currently working in the UK. We explore managing shattered expectations positively, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness. If you want to understand more about exponential growth and COVID-19 check out the resources below. How exponential growth works: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com How do we know we are winning against COVID-19? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XLXg4fYsc Thriving in Solitude by Megan Corcoran https://medium.com/@megancorcoran22/thriving-in-covid-19-solitude-2bdd7cbe6337

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Shayne Hood, a former youth worker and current consultant creating tools for young people experiencing disadvantage. We explore the similarities between social work and positive psychology through a capabilities focussed approach, delve into the Covid-19 realities of people experiencing different types of disadvantage, and land on a fundamental and important insight for anyone working with young people with pain. Tune in to find out what is!

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Cass Spong a systems change consultant from Melbourne, Australia. We explore the power of community in times of crisis, how systems thinking can provide novel solutions, and get introduced to the magic of Flow Game. You can find links to the resources mentioned below and we hope you join us for another Covid Convo. Flow Game Invitation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3-tYZFWJrsU-uIw0tQFfYKUU8fX4ICg/view?usp=sharing Together as Anything:https://www.lentilasanything.com/coronavirus-response Positive Community Article:https://www.domain.com.au/news/kindness-is-contagious-too-the-neighbours-living-in-close-confines-spreading-love-not-germs-944272/?utm_campaign=strap-masthead&utm_source=smh&utm_medium=link&utm_content=pos4&ref=pos1

In this episode, we chat with Florine Keja, a Dutch-born educator who now calls Beijing, China home. We explore the struggle of travelling in the midst of uncertainty, teaching online to students half-way across the world, and how home, sharing, and acceptance can get us through. Join us for another Covid Convo!

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Martin Schleutker, a British-born personal trainer currently living in Melbourne. We explore the effect of Covid across different industries, raise the question of what a positive economy may look like, and are given sage advice to make the most of right now. Join us for another Covid Convo!

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Paul Tupou-Vea from New Zealand. We explore parenting during Covid and how a handy motivational psychology theory can provide interesting ways of approaching additional time with your child. Listen in to find out how to create your own home vacation. Join us for another Covid Convo and access the resources discussed in the show here: Thankful Thursday: https://www.facebook.com/Thankful-Thursday-483667588476781/

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Rachel Taylor, a Ph.D. student at Swinburne University, Melbourne. We explore the burgeoning creativity of online social offerings, the science of energizing people, and how to adopt a healthcare worker. Join us for another Covid Convo. Resources mentioned in the show: Queen: We will rock you video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv0KwOEYKU4 Adopt a Healthcare Worker FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666739964088379/ No Lights No Lycra: https://www.facebook.com/nolightsnolycraglobal/

In this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Carsten Grimm, a psychologist from New Zealand. Together we explore how to examine our values, practicing self-compassion and building our mindfulness muscles. Join us for another Covid Convo Links to the Resources mentioned: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app https://wakingup.com/

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Liz Dare from Western Australia. We explore how celebrants are improvising marriages and funerals, how we are paying the online tax and are treated to a powerful and timely poem.

In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Jessica Taylor from Geelong Grammar School's Institute of Positive Education. We explore what responsibility looks like in a world that is connected in ways we are unaware of, the difficulty in maintaining normalcy, and the wellbeing impacts of sheep.

In this episode of Covid Convos we are joined by Dr. Peggy Kern from the University of Melbourne. We explore the loss created by Covid-19, the need for holding space for individual and collective grieving, and the uncooperative nature of time.

Welcome to another Covid Convo. This time we have educator extraordinaire Megan Corcoran. In this episode of Covid Convos, we explore the heavy load placed on teachers to help guide students through the crisis, finding meaning and purpose in helping, and the importance of language in shaping responses.

In this episode Covid Convos chats with Ashley Aquino, an educator in Manila, Phillipines. We explore the effect of Covid on the education system, what going online can and cannot replace, and dive deep into uncertainity.

In this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Katie Comtois in Denver, Colarado. We explore the need for self-care, the importance of meaning and purpose to light a way forward and capitalism becoming conscious of what is really important.

In today's episode of Covid Convos we hang out with Roz Rimes from Live With Zest. We practice some savouring, focus on our strengths and learn about the healing magic of wellbeing dogs.

In this episode of Covid Convos we talk to Professor Louise Lambert in the UAE. We explore the cultural differences in response to Covid-19, the need for acceptance, and the simplest but most effective technique for coping, acknowledgment.

In this episode, we hang out with a friend of ours from the Philippines, Nikki Vergara. We explore the differences and similarities in the Covid experience across countries and regions, optimism as a tool for tackling the crisis, and the existence of online yoga studios.

In this episode we hear about what it's like to live with someone who may be infected with Covid-19, Simon contemplates quitting the gym, and Kesh ponders the strange interdependencies involved in this complex issue.

This is the first episode of COVID CONVO'S.