Founder of Nave, Stretch and The Matter App Sophie Whippy kindly shares her expertise about women's health, transitions and sex education.

This episode is full of good advice for educators and parents regarding women's health and how it is closely linked with the Relationship and Sex Education teaching in schools. If you are an educator or parent finding content difficult to share with children then have a listen - Sophie is full of practical ideas.

She also details her exciting upcoming project 'The Matter App' - a sex education app for parents and educators so watch this space!

Find Sophie on Instagram:

@_sophiewhippy - https://www.instagram.com/_sophiewhippy/

@thematterapp - https://www.instagram.com/thematterapp/

The Relationship and Sex Education Curriculum (UK)

The Matter App - https://www.instagram.com/thematterapp/

Recommended Websites:

amaze.org - http://amaze.org/

NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

The Gather (Sophie's wonderful friend in Brighton who hosts open spaces for real conversation) - https://www.instagram.com/this.is.the.gather/

Sex Education can be viewed on Netflix and is both educational for parents/educators and entertaining. Please note: This is not a program for young children.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett. 

Nicola Owen is a trained Teacher, Wellbeing Practitioner and the Founder of Zennic Wellbeing. 

In this episode Nicola discusses Perimenopause, the Menopause and hormonal imbalance. Having had to self diagnose Perimenopause and persuade her doctor to prescribe her HRT she has become an expert in dealing with the difficulties the health service presents us women with.

In this episode we talk about why we are still having to work hard to find answers, why we have only just made women's health part of Doctor training and what this means for the generation of women who have missed out on expert care.

Find Nicola on Twitter and Instagram -  https://twitter.com/sphoenix78

The long awaited Women's Health Charter - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england/womens-health-strategy-for-england

The Balance App (track your symptoms) - https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/

Patrick Ottley-O'Connor (the Head Teacher that is getting women's care in the workplace right!) - https://twitter.com/ottleyoconnor

Book Recommendation: The Perimenopause Solution - https://www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/adultbooks?pgid=ktwusjph-d51fcf72-8e53-4930-b86d-3addf6490ef4

Kevin Hawkins is a Speaker, Trainer, Former Teacher and School Leader, Educational Consultant and Co-Author of The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit.

In this episode Sophie chats to Kevin about mindfulness in schools and how we introduce practices to children and young people. They explore the shift in focus from academic attainment to emotional intelligence, human development and Kevin shares his own mindfulness in schools success stories. 

Kevin is the co-founder of Mindwell-Education who offer a range of services including a course for educators. 

Mindwell-Education - https://www.mindwell-education.com/

Explore Mindwell Education's books. - https://www.mindwell-education.com/our-books

Find Kevin on Twitter and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindwelleducation/

Find David Trevealen (https://davidtreleaven.com/) and learn more about Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness (https://davidtreleaven.com/)

Learn more about the MYRIAD project - https://myriadproject.org/

Find out more about Mindfulness for learning - https://www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/

Mary Bell states it is her "deep belief that by experiencing time in nature, we are enabling the healing benefits of the environment around us to help create a better future for our earth & ourselves". In this episode we explore the reasons why nature is an integral part of our wellbeing journey, how we can fit in time with nature whether that be in our workspaces or in our own time.

Read the Nature Fix by Florence Williams - http://www.florencewilliams.com/the-nature-fix

UK Connections - recommended by Mary

Miles Richardson - University of Derby - https://twitter.com/findingnature

Incredible Edible - Foraging - https://twitter.com/IncEdNetwork - https://twitter.com/TFB_Institute

The Forest Bathing Institute - https://twitter.com/TFB_Institute

Forest Mind UK - https://www.forestmind.uk/

Space for Nature - http://www.spacefornature.co.uk/

Learning Through Landscapes - funding for schools for outdoor equipment - https://www.ltl.org.uk/projects/local-school-nature-grants/

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Samuel Hart is the Founder of TeachStrong. TeachStrong "provide education professionals with the essential tools they need to revitalise their health and well-being."

Sam joins me tto share many practical self-care tips. Whether you are wanting to get a better sleep, develop a mindfulness practice, fit in more exercise or better connect with colleagues and friends Sam has got lots to share to help you along the way. This is a really helpful episode full of practical tips and ideas to support you on your self-care journey.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett

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With her book Self-Compassion for Educators being released one year ago in June (2022) Lisa Baylis explores the themes of her book with Sophie, including self-compassion, mindfulness, how we work alongside unsupportive systems and finding space when we feel overwhelmed. Lisa’s book offers a variety of practical tips and this episode is no different, undoubtedly you will come away feeling lighter and well equipped to begin your self-care journey.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett.

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Sophie speaks to the author of The Wellbeing Toolkit and more recently the The Wellbeing Curriculum. Andrew states that his first book "was 26 years in the making" and in this conversation they go right back to discuss Andrew's childhood, his entrance into teaching and explore the moments that influenced and developed his love for wellbeing in the workplace.

Sophie speaks to Andrew about his life, family and passions including who his wellbeing heroes are, the latest addition to his family, his granddaughter honey, and what he thinks about phonics!

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett.

Andrew

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Healthy Toolkit Website

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Kelly Hannaghan

Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Adrian Bethune

Founders of Healthy Toolkit HQ

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Helen Dlamini

Maria O’Neill 

Matt Young

Sophie talks to Rhiannon Phillips Bianco - Leader of Wellbeing and Positive Education at Southlands British International School in Rome. Rhiannon shares her expertise on looking after the wellbeing of those who move around the world regularly, how change can impact a person's sense of belonging and also discusses why it is important to educate children and young people about mental health and wellbeing in general. Rhiannon also explores the controversial relationship between the current curriculum and the mental health of educators and children in schools.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett.

Follow Rhiannon on Twitter and LinkedIn

Read Rhiannon's articles for the TES

Read Rhiannon's article in Wanted in Rome Magazine

Watch a short film about Rhiannon's previous work in schools 

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The Canal and River Trust is a charity that "looks after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways". On their website they say “that spending time by water, whether it be your lunch break, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really can make us feel happier and healthier” so I checked in with the trusts Learning and Skills Coordinator, Helen Evans to chat water, wellbeing and schools.

Canal and River Trust for Kids

Canal and River Trust School Resources

"Making life better by water" - Short Film

John Muir Schools’ Award – Teachers’ Framework

Catalina Bórquez is the COO of The Herbtender.

The Herbtender create "supplements that support your body's ability to recalibrate in the face of life's daily stresses."

Cata kindly chats adaptogens with us, going through her favourites, how we should be navigating them safely and discusses the popularity of adaptogens in foods.

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Kids vitamin list from Cata:

I like Sambucus - Naturally supports the immune system and tastes great (daughter approves!)

Optibac probiotic gummies for every day. But after a course of antibiotics or stomach bug I would always use their sachets (add to their milk or juice). And I also suggest Omega 3, particularly if their diet is not great as this fatty acid is essential for brain development and keeping inflammation levels down.

Ingredients to look out for (nasties) in kids' vitamins:

Anything that is there as a binder, bulk, sweetener. Examples are: Talc, maltodextrin and anything that is not a vitamin or natural ingredient I would encourage you to do a quick google.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett