Chrissie is a 'Child Charmer' who you can find on Instagram @chrissiechaostocalm who is an educator turned child behaviour expert who has been supported families and educators for more than twenty years through speaking events, books, advocacy, and consultancy. Find out more about her services here: https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ In this episode, we discussed: Chrissie's journey into child behaviour advocacy Advocating for neurodivergent students Juggling high needs without...

Absolutely brilliant banter with UK Teacher turned Advocate, Claire from @the.unteachables. Last year, she launched her new podcast and interviewed Ceri on Episode 15. Listen to our chat, breaking down an Instagram question sticker shared with more than 60,000 teachers with the prompt - "Am I the only teacher who...?" Reminder, you are a human and the expectations of your teaching should reflect that. Your best is always enough. In this season finale episode, we discussed: Ceri's journey...

Danica See is an education mentor and children's behaviour consultant. We dived into how she has been focusing on the rights of the child, the family, and the teacher in her roles, both in and out of the classroom. Big shout out to the Early Childhood Educators listening and fans of the Reggio Emilia Approach! In this episode, we discussed: Danica's journey into Early Childhood Education Shame-based behaviour "management" with kids The deafening opinions on your teaching Open-ended inquiry...

*Language Warning* Lucy Peach is an author and folksinger, a long-time champion of the power of the menstrual cycle, and an advocate for self-love and positive-body literacy. She’s educated and empowered thousands with her theatre performances, workshops, and book, using science stories and songs to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride. In this episode, we discussed: Her journey as an educator of children, parents, and adults Breaking down the phases...

*Minor language warning for the words "crap, bloody, and penis" Haha Sarah is a hilarious teacher who joined the Wine with Teacher wellbeing club and became a good friend both in the online space and in real life. She shared with honesty and vulnerability. Please respect her sharing so openly about challenging topics like maths anxiety and navigating her dip in passion for teaching. In this episode, we discussed: Sarah's journey into teaching Imposter syndrome and maths anxiety Reigniting...

Celebrating anyone who experienced the brunt of covid lockdowns at their school! You adapted and coped during a unique moment in the history of teaching. Recognise and acknowledge that you did something amazing - whatever that looked like for you and your students. Jess recounted her experiences as a teacher and as a single person who went into lockdown for months between 2020-2021. This is a vulnerable and validating story about Jess' lived experience. Please leave a review if you frickin'...

Celebrating performing arts teachers everywhere! Georgia from @classwithmissbrass has done an incredible job of breaking down whole school productions and why she chose to go part-time in 2023. Please leave a review if you frickin' loved this episode as much as I did!! In this episode, we discussed: Georgia's journey from law into teaching Public perception of teaching degrees Behind the scenes of whole school productions Discussion about 'teacher workload and overtime' Changing to...

Today's episode is the final Recharging Teachers Week replay. You can hear that I'm on a mission to make healthy teacher habits as easy, actionable, and realistic as possible. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replays here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared my intentions and commitments M.E.P.S - Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social Using the 5W's to set meaningful intentions Focusing on and getting clear on your WHY Making wellbeing commitments for the term...

Today's episode is another Recharging Teachers Week replay. You can hear that I'm on a mission to make healthy teacher habits as easy, actionable, and realistic as possible. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replay here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared the foundational habits that I teach in the club: MEPS - mental, emotional, physical, social MEDS - mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep Releasing your stress after a busy school day The difference between input and output...

Today's episode breaks down how to build better boundaries as an individual and as a team that will support your wellbeing throughout this year. This episode is a replay of my Tuesday Boundaries chat. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replay here on Instagram.  In this episode, I shared boundaries tips: A big shout out to my marigold mentor, Liz Schroder! If you have a marigold teacher to shout out, please write their name in your podcast review so I can reshare and celebrate...

Today's episode breaks down what I covered during the Recharging Teachers Week Challenge. This episode is a replay of my Monday Mindset chat. If you're a visual person, you can watch the replay here on Instagram. These shifts have supported teachers with major transformations, like upholding guilt-free boundaries and letting go of perfectionism or people-pleasing patterns. In this episode, I shared mindset tips: Finding joy in what works for you Add *wellbeing appointments* NOW Do your...

Welcome back to Wine with Teacher for another year! We are starting off with an exciting episode that is full of passion and teacher wellbeing advocacy. Leave a review if you frickin' loved this episode as much as I did!! Thank you, Caitlyn, from @teaandcountryteaching. In this episode, we discussed: Caitlyn's unique journey  The "time-table filler" role Resigning from permanency Authentic wellbeing leadership Respecting all energy levels Teachers taking sick-leave Baking cakes for...

For a fun end-of-year episode, I wanted to give you a sticky beak inside my week. It's a whole bunch of ADHD rambling but I am heckin' excited to share it with you all. If you've always wondered how I get ALL THE THINGS done and organise my busy brain each week. In this episode, I shared about my week: What I do Why I do what I do What I find motivating What I'm dreaming about for the future How do I stay so frickin' motivated to support teachers If you would like to receive my support in...

Whether you are leaving the classroom, leaving your school, or changing your role - listen to suggested sentence starters for reflecting on the last twelve months. You could chat about this with a friend or write it in your journal - think about your intentions for the new year. Perfect for every teacher who is needing a pep talk. In this episode, I shared reflective end-of-year questions: I am excited about... I am tuning into... I am letting go of... I am ready to start... I am open...

If you are a teacher who is frickin' tired because - acknowledge that you've been teaching for a whole year and the kids are getting restless! Raise your glass to the year that is coming to a close - and focus on what you and your students truly need right now. In this episode, I share my personal strategies for creating sunshine: Find what works for you Keep a *sunshine folder* Create a *morning ritual* Try a *driveway decompress* Choose your *switch routine* Keep a *joy journal* [Daylio]...

If you are a teacher who is writing reports, I bet you could take a break for the next nine minutes to learn more about my *5M Support System* - shout out to every ADHD teacher who is figuring out what works for them. Whether you're neurodivergent or not, I bet this quick check can help you during this busy season. You're welcome to try this on your tricky brain days. In the shortest episode of WWT ever, I shared my daily 5M check: MOVE - What does your body need right now? MOOD - What...

If you are a teacher who is ready to switch from people-pleasing to self-compassion, this is the episode for you. I'm sharing the statements and affirmations that have worked for me. You're welcome to steal them and use them on your tricky days. If you want to share yours, email [email protected] and I'll read them out in a future episode. In this episode I shared how to choose compassion over criticism: Honour Your Energy. Check Your Capacity. At What Cost? Whoopsy Daisy! Embrace...

WELL, this was a rambling return to answer your juicy questions and update you on the WHY behind Wine with Teacher. Find out exactly "how the HECK all of this started?" In this episode I passionately discussed: Honouring our energy and needs Why I started a wellbeing club Why I needed to leave teaching Why I'm protective of teachers Why I want to reduce the stress Will I go back to teaching? Find out what's next for Wine with Teacher in 2023. LOVELY LINKS: www.wwtcmentor.com ...

Season Finale and Wellbeing Webinars Join me LIVE on zoom for FREE Monday September 19th, where I'll be chatting about after-school routines to recharge your teacher battery!! *BONUS* Wellbeing Webinar on Journalling September 22nd. A whopping big thank you to Nicole Mockler, who published the article 'No wonder no one wants to be a teacher: world-first study looks at 65,000 news articles about Australian teachers' back in July, 2022. This research showed that "stories about teachers were...

Thank you to Sarah and Manny. These two are the absolutely delightful teaching duo behind @pevanandsarah. Follow along to see their behind-the-scenes antics as their national tour unfolds... In this episode we discussed: The journey to creating Pevan and Sarah How music can change your classroom Australian videos for Australian schools Cub Club aka NETFLIX for Teachers Pevan and Sarah National Tour The Sarah and Manny origin story LOVELY LINKS: Discover Pevan and Sarah's NETFLIX for...

Thank you to Josh Brown, who is one half of Deadly Ed, along with his partner Kane. Find out more about these two teachers here, and follow their IG @deadlyed_. In this episode we discussed: The journey of Deadly Ed Letting go of the fear that you'll get it wrong Honest discussion about authentic connections Advice for reaching out and creating networks Avoiding tokenistic B.S in schools Aboriginal Education for all ages and people Bridging the gap between Aboriginal-owned business Read...

Thank you to Michelle Weeks, who is a supporter, friend, and extremely approachable coach for mothers. This episode started as an interview and dived down a journal-rabbit hole. In this episode we discussed: Michelle's journey out of teaching Why we frickin' love journalling Journal for Mums COMING SOON Feelings about resigning from teaching Be the wellbeing example in your team Have you tried to journal? What if it was possible for you too? If you're ready to give it a crack, join the...

Thank you to the incredibly knowledgeable and supportive Ashleigh, who is one-half of @rainbowskycreations. This episode has so much JUICY teacher banter... We discuss our hypothetical dreams and ideas for the future of education!! Do we need Admin Assistants for teachers, leaders, and principals? Do we need to differentiate staff meetings and make them more accessible to every kind of teacher's brain? In this episode we discussed: Ashleigh's journey into education Hypothetical systemic...

Teachers seem to find each other like magnets! I met @joclarkcoaching in an online business community that we had both joined. We connected through our shared heartbreaking decision - *leaving teaching*.  In this episode we discussed: Jo's personal journey into teaching Loss of autonomy, trust, and respect Excessive assessment and data collection Inspiring leadership qualities and stories Knowing *when* it's time to leave teaching LOVELY LINKS: Learn more about Jo's support and coaching...