How can parents truly support their children in a world shaped by constant stimulation, digital pressure, and emotional overload?

In this episode of the SBL Podcast, Dr. Martina Geromin is joined by Lisa Riegel, educator, researcher, consultant, and author, for an honest and grounded conversation on parenting in today’s reality.

Through the lens of neuroscience, Lisa helps parents and educators understand what is really happening in the teenage brain and why behaviour is never just behaviour. Drawing from years of experience working with families, schools, and young people facing stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, she offers insights that go beyond theory.

This episode speaks to those who want to understand rather than control, to listen rather than fix, and to build relationships based on trust, presence, and emotional safety. Lisa also shares reflections from her books NeuroWell and Aspirations to Operations, showing how intentional environments can support well-being, learning, and resilience.

What would change if we started parenting with deeper understanding instead of constant correction?

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Is an online school really worth it — academically, emotionally, and socially?
In this special episode of the SBL Podcast, we hear a real answer, straight from a real student.

Dr. Martina Geromin sits down with Sophie, a long-term student at School Beyond Limitations (SBL), who is currently completing her A-Levels after successfully finishing her IGCSEs.

After moving with her family from Germany to Bali, Sophie faced a life-changing question: how do you continue your education while living internationally, without giving up quality, connection, and personal growth?

In this conversation, Sophie speaks openly and from the heart. She shares what education truly means to her, how feeling seen and heard transformed her confidence, and why learning in a safe, judgment-free environment changed the way she relates to herself and the world.

This episode goes far beyond online schooling. It is about choice, trust, courage, and becoming independent while still being supported.

In this episode, you will discover:

• why Sophie and her family chose SBL over traditional education
• what truly makes SBL different from other online schools
• how mentoring, journaling, and small classes support real growth
• why responsibility and trust are essential in modern education

A powerful episode for parents, students, and anyone who believes education should nurture the whole human being.

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Could you access top universities without following a traditional academic pathway? Our student Nayeef proves it’s possible.

In this 19th episode of our podcast, Dr Martina Geromin shares an inspiring real-life success story with Nayeef, SBL alumnus, who gained acceptance to multiple universities across the US and Europe through a holistic and personalised learning journey.

This conversation highlights how the SBL programme supported Nayeef in developing confidence, clarity, responsibility and real-world skills, allowing universities to see his full potential beyond grades and standardised assessments.

Discover how the SBL approach:
• Supports each student individually while encouraging collaboration and belonging
• Develops curiosity, critical thinking and authentic engagement with learning
• Uses mentorship and personalised guidance to shape unique educational paths
• Prepares students to confidently access university and future opportunities

This episode is a must-listen for parents, students and educators who want to understand how student-centred, alternative education models truly work in the real world.

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The Power of Reading
A daily habit that shapes thinking, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Why is reading far more than a school skill — and why does it shape the way we think, feel, and understand the world?

In this episode, Dr Martina Geromin and our alumnus Nayeef explore the transformative power of daily reading and why it is one of the most important habits children can develop at home and at school.

They discuss how reading builds language, imagination, patience, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking — while nurturing curiosity and helping young people make sense of complexity, meaning, and perspective.

You’ll discover:

• why reading is a foundation for lifelong learning
• how daily reading strengthens thinking and intuition
• why shared reading builds connection between parents and children
• how books open perspectives beyond information and facts

 What role does reading play in your child’s daily life — and how is it being nurtured?

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Can personalised learning really make education more effective — or is it just another educational buzzword?

In this thought-provoking episode 17, Dr Martina Geromin and our alumnus Nayeef explore why personalisation is essential for meaningful learning. They discuss how fixed curricula and standardised systems often suppress curiosity, confidence, and motivation — and why education should adapt to the learner, not the other way around.

From nurturing curiosity and emotional intelligence to developing real-life communication and leadership skills, this conversation highlights how personalised learning helps students understand themselves, build strong relationships with facilitators and peers, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

You’ll discover:

• why standardised education struggles to meet individual needs
• how personalised learning builds confidence and intrinsic motivation
• why small learning environments foster deeper relationships
• how curiosity-driven learning prepares students for future careers
• why soft skills matter more than ever in today’s world

If you believe education should empower students to grow as individuals — not force them into one mould — this episode offers clarity, depth, and perspective.

👉 What does well-being look like in your child’s daily life — and who is supporting it?

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What happens when a student finally feels seen, safe and understood?

In this episode, Dr Martina Geromin, Founder of School Beyond Limitations, talks with Nayeef, SBL alumnus, about why well-being is not an “extra” in education — it is the foundation of everything.

They discuss:
• How academic success depends on emotional and relational well-being
• How family, school and environment shape a child’s inner stability
• The impact of bullying, separation and change on self-esteem
• Why well-being is a lifestyle, a daily practice, not a motivational speech
• How schools can become true safe spaces for growth, leadership and purpose

This episode is for parents, educators and schools who want to understand what children truly need to thrive — academically, socially and personally.

💡 If a child doesn’t feel well within themselves, how can they flourish in the world around them?

👉 What does well-being look like in your child’s daily life — and who is supporting it?

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Have you ever wondered how school can go beyond academics and actually prepare your child for life? 

In this episode, Dr. Martina Geromin and SBL alumnus Nayeef explore how learning for life builds confidence, purpose, and lifelong skills. 

From entrepreneurial thinking to real-world experiences like Dragon’s Den and Model United Nations, discover how education can become a true foundation for your child’s future.

You’ll learn how school can be part of life, not just a stage before it, why entrepreneurial and creative thinking matters for every student, the importance of experiential learning, mentorship, and holistic education, and see real examples from SBL students turning ideas into reality.

How is your child’s school preparing them for the real world? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Can a school truly follow your child wherever life takes them — and still provide stability, community, and continuity?

In this inspiring episode, Dr Martina Geromin and our alumnus Nayeef dive into what it means to have a school that travels with you. They explore the challenges of changing countries, languages, and school systems, and reveal how SBL was founded to support families living globally mobile lifestyles.

Learn how students maintain friendships online and offline, carry shared values across borders, and adapt confidently to new environments. Discover how SBL’s three-hour model boosts family bonding, real-world learning, and nurtures children as global citizens.

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• Why conventional schools struggle with mobile families
• How online schooling can strengthen real-life social connections
• Students learning to network, collaborate, and thrive in new cultures
• The power of values in creating continuity and confidence
• How SBL turns learning into a lifestyle, not just a classroom

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Is your child truly in control of their digital life, or are screens controlling them? Learn how to guide them today.

In this episode, Dr. Martina Geromin, co-founder and CEO of School Beyond Limitations, explores why teamwork between parents, schools, and students is crucial for digital well-being. Discover practical strategies to help your child use devices intentionally, build trust, and develop a balanced relationship with technology.

Learn how to guide children towards purposeful screen time, offline experiences, and mindful self-reflection, while being a role model in today’s digital world.

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In this inspiring conversation, Dr Martina Geromin and our alumnus Nayeef explore how competition is shaping children’s learning, motivation and self-confidence.

They reflect on why traditional classroom competition often creates pressure instead of growth, and how shifting the focus towards curiosity, collaboration and self-reflection allows students to thrive with purpose instead of chasing grades.

Drawing from holistic education, real experiences and personal insights, they show how children can develop confidence, resilience and meaningful engagement when competition becomes a challenge for themselves rather than a race against others.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How competitive environments affect motivation and learning
• The difference between healthy challenges and harmful comparison
• Ways to encourage confidence, resilience and self-driven growth
• How curiosity and collaboration lead to deeper understanding
• Why purpose matters more than performance

💭 What if competition became a tool for growth, not pressure?
How do you support your child in developing confidence without comparison?

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