"There's been profound changes in the volume and complexity of the work that we do as teachers, and that leads to unsustainable workloads that come at the detriment of our work and our wellbeing." Melinda Phillips How can we release the pressure of school life? In this insightful podcast episode, organisational psychologist and experienced educator Melinda Phillips chats with Meg about the impact of increasing work demands on big-hearted educators They explore practical strategies such as addressing workplace stressors, evaluating our standards and understanding the cost of caring. This conversation emphasises the importance of listening to one’s body and recognising its signals as a duty of care. They also discuss how reaching a point of burnout can sometimes serve as a wake-up call, prompting educators to reassess their work-life balance and take deliberate. Tune in to learn how to navigate workplace stress, build healthy habits, and embrace the mess and magic of school life Episode 117 Shownotes - Click here Melinda Phillips - Website | LinkedIn Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe here Speaker Requests - Complete the booking form ** The School of Wellbeing is one of the best health and wellbeing podcasts for teachers, educators and school leaders in Australia! **