In this insightful interview, Dr. Jodi Richardson shares her journey through anxiety, her work in education, and practical strategies for supporting mental health in schools. Discover how leadership, understanding stress, and embracing technology can transform school environments into safe, thriving spaces.

Get in touch with Dr Jodi at https://drjodirichardson.com/


Resources:

Find out more about the Leaders Learning Circle here https://www.trudygraham.com.au/leaders-learning-circle/

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Credits

The Trailblazing Schools Podcast is hosted by Trudy Graham - https://www.trudygraham.com.au/

This podcast is edited and produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene from PERK Digital - https://perkdigital.com.au/

The theme music is Dusty Road by Indiebox


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jodi Richardson

02:35 Journey Through Anxiety and Education

05:36 The Importance of Wellbeing in Schools

08:17 Leadership and Psychological Safety

11:29 Supporting Staff and Students

15:46 Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety

16:55 The Role of AI in Education

19:41 Finding Hope and Empowerment

22:30 Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing

25:20 Embracing Technology in Education

27:25 Personal Reflections and Recommendations

 keywords

mental health, education leadership, anxiety, wellbeing, school culture, stress management, AI in education, teacher support, student wellbeing, leadership strategies