Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Serial
Consistency
68%
Hosting
www.gailmarkin.ca

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About This Podcast

This podcast explores an approach to the well-being of educators that goes beyond self care. Following a book club format, the author of the book, Beyond Self Care, Gail Markin discusses each chapter with a selection of invited guests.

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Recent Episodes

S4E6 Psychological Safety, Systems, and the Power of Conversation

May 10, 2026 42m

In the final episode of Season 4 of Beyond Self-Care: Psychological Safety – Research to Practice, Gail Markin and Jade Garratt reflect on the major themes explored throughout the series, including…

S4E5 Unwritten and Unexamined Rules Shape Your Workplace

Apr 25, 2026 48m

In Episode 5 of Psychological Safety: Research to Practice, Dr. Gail Markin, Jade Garratt, and guest Kevin Reimer explore the unwritten rules that shape workplace culture and psychological…

S4E4 Power and Hierarchy: How Safety Is Shaped

Apr 12, 2026 47m

Gail Markin and Jade Garratt explore how power and hierarchy shape psychological safety, influencing who speaks, who hesitates, and how risk is experienced in teams. This episode focuses on moving…

S4E3 Psychological Safety and Fiduciary Duty

Mar 30, 2026 42m

In this episode of the Beyond Self-Care Podcast, Gail Markin and Jade Garratt explore how fiduciary duty, as outlined in British Columbia’s School Act, is understood and enacted by school…

S4E2 Psychological Safety in Meetings: What Gets in the Way

Feb 28, 2026 55m

S4E1 Why Psychological Safety, Why Now?

Jan 31, 2026 38m

In this episode, Gail and her co-host Jade explore what psychological safety really looks like in practice. They discuss why learning often involves discomfort and interpersonal risk, and why it…

S3E8 Connecting Human Resources

Oct 06, 2024 46m

Gail, Carolynn, Janet, and Caroline discussed the evolving role of human resources in promoting psychological safety, well-being, and a people-centered approach to governance. They emphasized the…

S3E7 Gathering Well-being Teams

Sep 29, 2024 29m

Gail Markin and Caroline Picard host Mike Hooker, “retired” Superintendent, on this episode. Together, they discuss wellness, teamwork, and the importance of building relationships in schools. The…

S3E6 Leadership and Well-being: Working Together

Sep 22, 2024 52m

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Weiner, an associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Connecticut, discusses her research and advocacy for more inclusive and equity-driven…

S3E5 Psychological Safety: ACTION (Part 2)

Sep 14, 2024 35m

In this episode, Gail Markin, Caroline Picard, and Jade Garratt from Psych Safety discuss innovative professional development practices and the crucial role of psychological safety in educational…

S3E4 Psychological Safety: ACTION (Part 1)

Sep 08, 2024 19m

In this episode, Gail Markin, Caroline Picard, and Jade Garratt from Psych Safety, a seasoned educator and expert in psychological safety discuss the critical role of implementing action to build…

S3E3 Psychological Safety: The Research (Part 2)

Sep 01, 2024 16m

This is the second part of a fascinating conversation with Dr. Fei Wang on research on psychological safety in the education system. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 - you might want to go back now…

S3E2 Psychological Safety: The Research (Part 1)

Aug 25, 2024 19m

In this episode, Gail Markin, Caroline Picard, and Dr. Fei Wang dive into the critical topic of psychological safety in the workplace. Dr. Wang, an associate professor at the University of British…

S3E1 What Makes it Hard and What Gives Us Hope?

Aug 17, 2024 22m

Gail Markin and guest co-host Caroline Picard launch the third season of the Beyond Self Care Podcast. This Education Podcast about workplace well-being focuses on the theme of "What Makes It Hard…

S2E4 Embracing the Complexities of Conflict

Oct 19, 2023 26m

S2E3 Lean in, let go, solve the problem

Oct 05, 2023 25m

Gail Markin and guest co-host Dawne Tomlinson deep dive into a messy conversation about workplace well-being. What do we DO with our increase in self-awareness? Learn the technique to lean in, let…

S2E2 The Self-Awareness Challenge

Sep 24, 2023 23m

Guest co-host Dawne Tomlinson reports back on her Self-Awareness Challenge experience. The conversation explores why it matters to learn about yourself through others... and the impact that has on…

S2E1 Workplace Well-Being Conversations

Sep 21, 2023 20m

An introduction to the second series of Beyond Self Care. Gail, with guest co-host Dawne Tomlinson begin their exploration of the topic with a self-awareness challenge for Dawne!

S1E5 Chapter 5: Change is Possible

Sep 18, 2023 28m

The book club conversation covers the topics that resonated with the guests after reading the book - Beyond Self Care. Topics include: - How to make structural changes to the system- When we find…

S1E4 Chapter 4: Psychological Safety

May 03, 2023 38m

The book club conversation covers the topics that resonated with the guests after reading the book - Beyond Self Care. Topics include: - Expectations of students versus adults- Connected people have…

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