On this Christmas Special episode of Ask Andy, Andy dives into the unique pressures school leaders face as the Christmas period approaches, from end-of-term demands and staff wellbeing responsibilities to the personal toll of constant availability. We discuss why leaders often struggle to switch off, how to recognise the signs of burnout, and practical ways to set boundaries that protect your own wellbeing.

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On this episode of Ask Andy, Andy is joined by James Pope to discuss the realities of school leadership today. From James’s journey in education to founding Inspire Educate and the Heads Up For HTs Network, they explore the pressures on headteachers, the toxic culture of inspections, and the importance of wellbeing and purpose in leadership. A must-listen for anyone supporting school leaders. 

Find out more about James' work:

InspireEDucate

HeadsUp4HTs

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Andy is joined by Adrian Bethune, a part-time school teacher and wellbeing-lead governor at a primary school in Buckinghamshire, the Education Policy co-lead at the Mindfulness Initiative and founder of Teachappy.

'We are an SAS School, we signpost [staff] to counselling, when we've had someone struggle with physical health, we have the physio support because that helps them bounce back and recover more quickly'

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Adel Houten, an experienced therapist specialising in trauma and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Discover how "tapping" can help you manage anxiety, depression and even address inner child issues, bringing profound emotional healing. Adel shares why EFT is quick, effective, and backed by decades of research.

Learn more about Adel's work and EFT:

• mindmasters.co.uk
• Find her book, "Enchanted Fairy Taps," on Amazon.
• Basics of EFT 'Tapping' Video

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Get comfortable and let June guide you through ten minutes of guided hypnosis for sleep. 

Please do not listen to this recording if you are driving or doing a task that requires your full attention. 

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June takes listeners through a meditation to feel your body and mind as a Mountain.

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Andy is joined by former footballer and PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle, who discusses his personal challenges with Mental Health and the importance of looking out for signs of bad habits within ourselves.

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Andy is joined in a new episode all the way from Sweden by, Charlotta, Founder of Teen Yoga. They unpack the work that Charlotta does within Teen Yoga and the support we can offer to schools.

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I recently met Emma Coller, an experienced and qualified coach, trainer and facilitator, on the Ransdad Clipper on the River Thames in London, and instantly knew I needed to invite her on my next Podcast. 

Enjoy us talking all things 'Self Care' here! 

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June takes listeners through a meditation to feel your body and mind as you journey through a park in a magical winter wonderland.

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