Jul 6, 2020
Welcome to Episode 45.
Nearly four months after the UK - where I live - went into lockdown due to Covid-19, and as last week more businesses, such as hairdressers and pubs, have been allowed to re-open and plans for the full re-opening of schools in September were announced, my levels of fear are higher than ever. ...
Apr 13, 2020
Today I bring you a very special guest to help us navigate the challenges of staying mentally well and even flourishing through and beyond the Covid-19 crisis.
Keri Haw is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead at Malvern St James Girls’ School, an independent boarding school at the foot of the Malvern Hills in...
Apr 6, 2020
Welcome to episode 32. As promised, while the current Coronavirus situation continues to evolve and provide us with challenges, in each episode I will share with you a simple activity that you (or your pupils or your own children) can do to support your wellbeing.
As many of us are spending more time in homes we share...
Mar 30, 2020
Welcome to episode 31. These are unprecedented and challenging times we’re all going through. There are, however, some comforting thoughts I take from the present situation: We’re all in this together, and we’re seeing daily wonderful examples of communities coming together, of individuals helping others in...
Mar 23, 2020
Season 1, Episode 30 (23rd March 2020)
Simple wellbeing activities to do during Coronavirus school closures
Welcome to episode 30. Wow, what a week! In the UK, we have had daily updates on drip-fed changes with about as much clarity as you would expect when attempting to scuba-dive in a muddy pond. All schools are now...