Wellbeing and Wonder

In this months episode featuring coaches from the R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) community, Pratistha shares her story from the successful corporate world of engineering where she felt caught in a box to the world of coaching, helping others and setting goals that help us and others in life. Listen as she connects health issues to a sense of purpose and how being asked the right question changed her life course to mind and memory coaching.To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.

change audioIn this months episode featuring coaches from the R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) community, Jameela highlights the importance of listening with the intention to learn, not judging kids and praising tiny success to build on them. She shares some insights from her journey from the corporate world to helping support the improvement of education. To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.

Lies can be a common habit amongst kids. Why does it matter that our kids tell the truth, why do they lie and how can we handle it. This episode helps you figure it out. 

Manipulation and deceptions of all kinds are all around us. In this episode, we seek to answer how do we help kids to avoid being led astray by deceptions?

It can be a challenge to find people to help you guide your child. In this episode, we explore what makes a good leader and where to find them. 

Have you ever wondered if your child is gifted? Does it matter what we focus on? In this episode we explore why gifts matter and how to identify them to help children live more fulfilling lives.

This episode introduces Reenu Sahore. One of the co-founders of R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education).  Reenu gives a background to her transition into coaching and explains how her experiences and travels have shaped her coaching approach and he role in Coaching 4 Education.To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.Visit Reenus website to find about more about her unique work and get a free coaching session:https://stressfreeall.com

Another episode featuring coaches from R.A.C.E that work to raise awareness of the need for Coaching4Education. Get to know Teodora Kamenova and find out how her experiences as the child of a teacher and as a mother contributed to her journey as an educator. She shares what drives her passion, the importance of copying the good and blesses with her calm wisdom to help teachers and parents. To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.

In a word of conflict, how do we raise children to be peaceful within and facilitators of peace? This episode covers some key ways to help kids to be peaceful internally and externally amidst conflict. 

Check out this episode for techniques that can help train children to be well throughout their lives.

Thoughts and tips on helping our children see that they are beautifully made, not broken including the importance of knowing your strengths, weakness and gifts.

Another episode featuring coaches from R.A.C.E that work to raise awareness of the need for Coaching4Education. Follow Jacob Hawsa’s journey to become a Neuro Language coach and certified trainer. Find out how his knowledge helps in creating the ideal learning environment and encouraging curious, motivated, autonomous and committed learners. Jacob sheds some light on how to overcome learning blockages and tackles some myths about the brain.To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.To find out more about Jacob visit his website here.Join our community and sign up for a free coaching session here.

This episode features Early Childhood STEM Educator turned Transformational Parenting Coach Janani Srinivas. She helps parents of children aged 0-14 years to nurture emotionally and mentally competent kids and shares her journey from a software engineer to an educator and coach. To find out more about Janani reach out through social media and stay connected to get updates about her website launching soon.

In this episode, Carol Oakley talks about launching her podcast for teens and parents. She shares tips for handling teens, maintaining wellbeing and leaves a lasting impression with her contagious joy from giving and living life fully.Check out Carol's website here for more information about her work with teens and parents. 

In this episode, I talk about why I swapped my career in teaching for painting, poetry and podcasting after being told as a child that art is not a career unless you're an architect.

In this week's solo episode, I talk about some basic steps we can take to protect our children from sexual abusers and predators on and offline. 

Another episode featuring another of the coaches from the organisation R.A.C.E that works to raise the awareness of the need for Coaching4Education.  Find out how and why Angela Quinones got into coaching and went from not believing in coaching to advocating for everyone to have a coach. She gives insights into the transformational benefits of being a better listener and communicator.  To find out more about R.A.C.E (Raising Awareness of Coaching in Education) check out the  Coaching4Education website here.Join our community and sign up for a free coaching session here.

Is it possible to balance productive routines with spontaneity in learning and if so, how? This episode covers four ways to start doing that right away. 

This episode explores two ways to view and address ADHD, ADD and issues related to attention and mood regulation that differ from the medication approach. For more information about the two perspectives look into the work of ADDitude and Gabor Mate. 

In this episode, Rishi from the Math Hangout shares some tips on how to reduce the stress of learning maths.

This is the first of a series featuring coaches from the organisation R.A.C.E that works to raise the awareness of the need for Coaching4Education. Get to know co-founder Beatrix Henkel as she shares how coaching can help improve education, relationships and wellbeing.To find out more about the organisation and access coaching check out their website here.Join our community and sign up for a free coaching session here.

This episode explores whether taking time away from relationships, work and the kids really helps us work on ourselves and how to make that time really count. 

Creativity has been called the skill of the future. But, in reality, it’s a skill that humans have always possessed and been able to tap into at any time. It’s the reason for all the invention and innovation of every generation past, present and future. This episode considers some key ways to nurture creativity.

Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious Self-control and composure are often mistaken for patience. Developing patience from within takes time but is critical for wellbeing. This episode considers three ways to go beyond keeping cool externally, to maintain inner calm.

Music can have powerful effects on people of all ages. This episode covers 3 ways to use music more consciously to benefit learning and wellbeing.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

This episode looks at some of the most common physical and psychological reasons behind an inability to focus or pay attention. It offers key ways to address the problems through the body and mind using a holistic approach. If you are suffering from severe issues impacting your ability to focus seek the support of a trained specialist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Every aspect of our wellbeing depends on the quality of our relationships. Sometimes fixing communication breakdowns affecting relationships can seem complex. This episode gives a basic outline of a simple method for improving communication in relationships in 30 days. Try it out and share your experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Have you ever overreacted to a loved one asking for space? In that moment does it feel like your whole world is about to collapse? Have you pictured yourself alone in the world and told yourself you are unloved or worse, unworthy of love? Have you seen the same patterns of behaviour in a child? If so, you are familiar with Abandonment Anxiety. Listen in for what is it, how does it affect people and how can it be addressed. If you are affected by any issues discussed in this episode reach out to a qualified professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

In this episode Rania Odaymat shared some gems about using creativity to handle the lockdown, connect with teenagers and live a balanced life. She also reasons for creating a system of support for children to develop their unique interests and add value to their communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

In this episode, poet Joe Cook talks about how his creative talents have helped him to adapt during the lockdown and how overcoming his learning challenges led to him working with young people. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

If you've been wondering how to balance technology use with managing yours and your kid's wellbeing over the last few months then Dr Kristy Goodwin is sure to have lots of tips, advice and resources. Leave a voice note with your comments and questions for Kristy and check out her website for more amazing resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Reading was the topic of this week's season finale episode. Lois Letchford and Russell Vanbrocklen shared their simple, effective approaches to helping students with Dyslexia and insights into why so many methods of reading instruction fail. Lois shares how she managed to get her son from failing first grade to being a high achieving masters Oxford graduate and Russell tells the story about how a late diagnosis at age 23 led him to create his own solutions for preparing students for college-level study in a short time. This episode has some timeless reminders, tips and encouragement for parents, teachers and learners affected by Dyslexia and reading or literacy challenges. If you're struggling with any of the issues discussed in this episode get in touch. Subscribe to the podcast to get notifications when new episodes are released and keep up to date with the latest information on guests through the weekly newsletter. Look out for Season 3 of the Wonder and Wellbeing Podcast coming soon! If you'd like to be a guest on coming episodes we'd love to hear from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

How do we prepare our kids for futures that are uncertain and very different from the ones we were prepared for? Opher Brayer has some interesting insights and ideas and has developed his own methodology to help parents and educators to bring out the best in kids. The Stages program is growing globally and includes offline and online institutes, distributed in the most dominant cities around the world, based on Opher Brayer’s Multi-Talent Disciplinary Model and its relation to the world of accelerated technology innovations. Find out about Opher Brayer and the Stages methodology for bringing out the best in kids here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Does clutter overwhelm you at home or in the office or learning environment? In this episode, I caught up with Estelle who helps women get rid of clutter, discover new consumption habits and create their unique lifestyle suited uniquely for them! We explored the role of clearing clutter in better relationships with our stuff, ourselves and others. To find out more about Estelle check out her website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Ellen is a teacher, wellbeing coach and passionate self-care advocate who understands the demands of the teaching profession. She has been on her own journey of illness and burnout and knows how powerful self-care can be in reclaiming health and happiness, both in the classroom and in life. Ellen started Self-Care for Teachers as a Facebook Support Group and expanded to a podcast, coaching services and a series of wellbeing resources. Find out more about Ellen here. Leave your comments and join the conversation about this episode on the Wonder and Wellbeing Facebook Page here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Breaking up is challenging. Breaking up with kids involved can be really tough. In this week's episode, I reflect on how kids might respond when parents are separating/divorcing and the main ways to help them get through it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

In this episode, we're talking motherhood, expatriate life and being authentic with Doha based Empowerment Coach Elizabeth Wood who left a career in PR & Marketing to open her own business in order to have a more balanced work-home life routine. She talks about her passion for coaching, why she views empowerment coaching as a way of life rather than a job, her thoughts on taming tantrums and why it's important for parents to love what they do. To find out more about Elizabeth and the work she does with parents, teens and in the corporate world check out the InspireMe website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

As parents and educators, we want to protect our kids as much as possible. We don't want them to make the same mistakes we did. In this episode I reflect on some of the benefits of allowing our kids to make mistakes and how taking our attention away from some of the everyday mistakes they can learn from can allow us to focus on protecting the from more serious things such as abuse and exploitation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

In this episode, I caught up with Dr Louise Lambert Positive psychology researcher & program developer and Editor of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology. She gave some insight into using the science of positive psychology to help make organizations, schools and people happier! She has so many tips for schools, parents and members of senior leadership teams.  Sign up for the newsletter on the Wonder and Wellbeing website here to keep up to date with guests like Dr Louise and get a Free wellbeing coaching session. Also, learn more about her work here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Reflections on a hectic week, the realities of reconnecting with my son after being a working mum for a few years and why sometimes you just have to go and sit in the car to get yourself back on track. Leave your voice notes on how you cope when it all gets on top of you with your children or students and what would drive you to sit in a hot car for a bit of peace and order 7 Up at midnight! Connect through the website: www.wonderandwellbeing.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

In this episode, I caught up with Martin Richards who started Coaches for Educators to provide support for teachers. He shared his tips on handling challenging students, balancing wellbeing and enjoying teaching more by adopting a coaching approach. Martin also talked about how his writing habit helps him to process and how his experiences with his teachers affected him-including one who licked his ears. Don't ask, you wouldn't believe me if I told you, so listen in. Leave your comments for Richard or questions for me or Martin as voice notes here or contact us through our websites. Find out more about Martin and take advantage of four hours of professional coaching, for free through the website: https://www.coaching-for-educators.com/educators.com. Sign up for the Wonder & Wellbeing newsletter through the website: www.wonderandwellbeing.com to keep up to date and find out more about guests and what's going on behind the scenes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

Check in to find out what's been happening and what's coming in season 2 of Wonder & Wellbeing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wonderandwellbeing/message

What are the connection between mental health, what you feed your mind and is there a way out of the mess that mass media and alternative media have put us in? In this final episode of the season I reflect on the connections between mental health, conspiracy theories and having a healthy reading habit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

What is the right way to eat for health? Do people need to eat carbohydrates? In this episode I caught up with David Northfield who transformed his life through following the Keto diet, got some new habits including getting back in touch with nature and got a "new wonder about life". Join the conversation by dropping a message here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

With parents and their children at home together around the globe how can we restore our relationships and maintain some order in the home? What happens when parents try to be "peers" instead of parents? In this episode I caught up with fellow Podcaster Jamar to talk about parent and kid wellbeing. Leave your comments using the link: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

What impact does not fitting in have on our young people during their time in school? What can teachers do better to help improve communication in a time where so may young people are struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues? In this episode I talk to Julia from Norway about her healing journey, dance, yoga and solutions to improving relationships. Leave a voice note with your comments. https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

Do you have or know a child or young person affected by autism? Why is early diagnosis important and how can parents be sure they receive the right support and treatment? Catch this episode's guest Rifkhan Marikhar offering his answers to those questions and sharing the story of how his family was affected. The content of this episode reflects the opinions and experiences of the guest only. For more information regarding Autism diagnosis and treatment options seek specialist help.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

Do you turn to sugar to get through busy days or lack energy and motivation? What’s the connection between gut bacteria and low motivation? Join me with clinical nutritionist and health coach Pamela Mitri to explore the roots of unhealthy eating habits. Reflect on getting back on track when the inevitable lapses happen and stay mindful when it comes to food and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

Does what a teacher wears make a difference to how their students respond to them? What do parents think about teacher and how is teaching like acting? In this episode I connected with image and protocol consultant Elisabete Reis to explore the relevance of image and protocol for teachers, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

Why are stories so powerful? In this episode Michael Malinowski, Founder and Director of the Story Teller Museum shares insights on the importance of stories in making our world a better place and improving our wellbeing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message

Can adults reason with rebellious kids? Join my conversation with this week's guest Zahra Shikara to find out how the approach of her father and some of her teachers supported her growth. In this episode we're talking challenging "rubbish", treating children as equals and facing the third culture question: "who am I?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellbeingandwonder/message