The Positive Education Podcast With Ash Manuel
Ash Manuel
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Episode #69 | Natalie Coote – Creating Safe Spaces: Supporting Students with Additional Needs
In this episode with Natalie Coote, we dive into how wellbeing is embedded into the everyday experience at Riverland Special School, and what it truly looks like to support young people with…
Episode #68 | Damian Hill – Aleda: The Coaching Skill Every School Leader and Teacher Needs
In this episode with Damian Hill, we dive into how better questions can transform the way educators lead, teach, and support students. From coaching conversations to classroom practice, this episode…
Episode #67 | Hugh Stagg & Darcy Bailey – Focus Forward: Building Confident and Resilient Young Males
Key takeaways Many young males today feel a lack of direction, especially when sport, school, or identity goals feel uncertain. Without strong habits or routines in place, motivation can drop…
Episode #66 | Laura Brodie – Albinism in the Classroom: What Teachers and Parents Need to Know
In this episode with Laura Brodie, we dive into her lived experience of albinism and low vision and how that journey shaped her work supporting teachers and parents to create calmer, more inclusive…
Episode #65 | Gavin McCormack – A Story That Will Move You [Warning there’s a fair chance you’ll be teary]
In this episode with Gavin McCormack, we dive into one of the most moving stories you'll hear. It's a story about danger, hope, heartbreak and humanity and what happens when you decide you can’t…
Episode #64 | Rod Soper – Why Wellbeing Starts Before School: Play, Gratitude and the Early Years
In this episode with Rod Soper, we dive into his powerful journey from school leadership to pioneering early years wellbeing through thinkers.inq and the Playing With Gratitude Project. Rod shares…
Episode #63 | Justin Robinson – Building Wellbeing That Lasts: Systems With Purpose
In this episode with Justin Robinson, we dive into how schools can shift from scattered wellbeing programs to strategic, sustainable systems that genuinely support students, staff, and families.…
Episode #62 | Paul Campbell – 365 Days of Play: Bringing Wellbeing Home and to School
In this episode with Paul Campbell, we dive into how play can transform school culture, enhance connectedness, and support both student and staff wellbeing. Drawing from his work in schools,…
Episode #61 | Alicia Cohen – Supporting Special Needs in Mainstream Schools: A Parent’s Perspective
In this episode with Alicia Cohen, we dive into the challenges and rewards of navigating mainstream schooling with a special needs child. Alicia shares her personal journey, insights from her new…
Episode #60 | Steven Trotter – Why Self-Aware Leaders Build Healthier Schools
In this episode with Steven Trotter, we dive into how school leaders can move from overwhelm to clarity, create momentum for change, and lead with both purpose and wellbeing in mind: -The SKIM…
Episode #59 | Sagar Bahadur – Supporting Students Across Cultures: Education, Wellbeing & Mobility
In this episode with Sagar Bahadur, we dive into the future of international education, student mobility, and how institutions can better support learners across cultures, especially in India and…
Episode #58 | Isabella Portolesi – Belonging First: Creating Classrooms Where Every Student Matters
Key Takeaways Isabella transitioned from a clinical psychology focus to teaching because she was drawn to the proactive, preventative side of supporting young people. Positive Psychology allowed her…
Episode #57 | Matt Pitman – Connection Is the Curriculum: Leading with People at the Centre
In this episode with Matt Pitman, we dive into the transformative power of connection in schools, what it really means, how it can be intentionally built, and why it’s essential for students, staff,…
Episode #56 | Jacqui Clarke – Money and Wellbeing: What Every Teacher Should Know
In this episode with Jacqui Clarke, we dive into how money impacts teacher wellbeing, the importance of building healthy financial habits, and how we can teach students the value of financial…
Episode #55 | Tansel Ali – Train Your Brain: Memory Secrets for Every Teacher
In this episode with Tansel Ali, we dive into how teachers can sharpen their memory, boost mental clarity, and use practical memory techniques to connect more deeply with students and teach more…
Episode #54 | Melo Calarco – Beating Burnout: Game-Changing Strategies for Teachers
In this episode with Melo Calarco, we dive into the practical tools and powerful mindset shifts teachers can use to protect their wellbeing, prevent burnout, and perform at their best. Drawing on…
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