Wonder & Wellbeing

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. Check out Dr Kristy's website for more amazing resources. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.