We all know that it feels good to be kind, and my guest today talks about the ways in which our bodies have been wired for generosity. She explains the surprising neuroscience which proves, once again, that contribution is nature’s most effective antidepressant. It literally makes you happy! This is a must-watch mini episode for … Continue reading E 5: The Surprising Neuroscience of Kindness (With Dr. Shimi Kang)
E 6: Is it Bullying or is it Normal Conflict? How to Spot it, What to Do About it, and What to Say to Save the Day (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
In this mini episode, you’ll learn the important nuanced distinction between normal relational conflict, mean behavior, and legitimate bullying and how to address each one within the classroom. If you want to support your students to become resilient, independent, and empowered, this is the episode for you! This is an episode every educator and parent … Continue reading E 6: Is it Bullying or is it Normal Conflict? How to Spot it, What to Do About it, and What to Say to Save the Day (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
E 4: Three Simple Ways to Beat the #1 Health Epidemic- Becoming Happier as an Educator, Parent, or Student (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
In this episode, you'll meet a remarkable woman who will share simple actionable tips to help your students and colleagues combat the #1 health epidemic of the 21st century, stress. You’ll learn the surprising way our bodies react when we’re in crisis and a proven three-step approach to teach your students resiliency in the face … Continue reading E 4: Three Simple Ways to Beat the #1 Health Epidemic- Becoming Happier as an Educator, Parent, or Student (with Dr. Shimi Kang)
Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
In this special episode you’ll learn and hear: a unique way to connect authentically with families during your first week in the classroom a great way for students to get to know each other and the staff within your school an awesome hands-on activity to start your first day off right and a list of … Continue reading Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
E 2:What Nuclear Weapons Negotiations Taught this Nobel Peace Prize Nominee about Bullying in Schools (with Dr. Scilla Elworthy)
Have you ever wondered what fear, nuclear war, Richard Branson and iced cream have in common? Today our very special guest, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee provides the prescription for a bully-free school yard by employing an unlikely and successful strategy used during global peace negotiations. She shares her business plan for peace and … Continue reading E 2:What Nuclear Weapons Negotiations Taught this Nobel Peace Prize Nominee about Bullying in Schools (with Dr. Scilla Elworthy)
E 9: Hmmm? Huh? Aha! Tangible, Proven Ways to Develop Powerful Understanding of the Self, Others, and the World Part One (with Adrienne Gear)
We all want students to develop a sense of agency over their learning, but many of us simply want an easy-to-follow, laid out roadmap to do so. Back again with her wisdom, wit, and wealth of creativity, Adrienne Gear teaches us about her 3-step Inquiry-Based Powerful Understanding Model and how we can enable students from … Continue reading E 9: Hmmm? Huh? Aha! Tangible, Proven Ways to Develop Powerful Understanding of the Self, Others, and the World Part One (with Adrienne Gear)
E 37: I Lost My Daughter to Fentanyl
Fernand Magnin of Victoria, Canada lost his daughter to a fentanyl overdose in May 2016.
The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home
The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home When we think about the little people in our lives who are already faced with fighting larger battles than we will ever know, empathy and compassion kick in, urging us to be diligent with our word, lean … Continue reading The Magic Ratio you Should Employ to Ensure Success in your Relationships at Work, School, and Home
What is School For?
What is school for? In our current world filled with uncertainty, ubiquitous inundation of technology, and perceived political turmoil, many of us are feeling more and more disconnected from the very thing that has been scientifically proven to determine our overall sense of happiness: our connection to one another. Anxiety, loneliness, depression, and suicide rates … Continue reading What is School For?
The 80/20 Principle As it Relates to Your Happiness
The 80/20 Principle as it Relates to Your Happiness Ok, so I just recently came across something that has useful and transformative applications to just about every single facet of anybody’s life. In fact, it’s such a simple, effective concept that it blows my mind that I hadn’t encountered it until this year, so I … Continue reading The 80/20 Principle As it Relates to Your Happiness
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