Feb 5

Should You Be Yourself At Work? With Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

We’re told to “bring our whole selves to work.” But what if that advice is burning you out, especially if you’re anxious, neurodivergent, or wired differently? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to talk about why radical authenticit ... Show More

55m 35s

Feb 3

David Lancefield Has A Better Way To Talk About Mental Health At Work

We’ve never talked more about mental health at work and yet, burnout is rising, disengagement is everywhere, and leaders still feel stuck. In this episode, I’m joined by strategy coach and former PwC partner David Lancefield to talk about why the current approach isn’t working an ... Show More

55m 1s

Jan 29

Eating Disorders, Body Image, Anxiety with Melissa Gerson

For so many high-achievers, food becomes the one thing we can control when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Gerson, founder of the Columbus Park Treatment Center for Eating Disorders, to talk about the relationship between anxiety, perfectio ... Show More

35m 59s

May 2023

5 Terrible Study Habits A+ Students Avoid

5 Terrible Study Habits To Quit Today! Do you ever wonder what A+ students do differently? This episode is filled with advice for all students from a college professor! Speaker: Dr. Jessica Houston Dr. Houston is a licensed social worker, college ... Show More

7m 42s

Aug 2020

Why Teachers Aren’t Ready to Reopen Schools

With the possibility that millions or tens of millions of American children will not enter a classroom for an entire year, school districts face an agonizing choice: Do the benefits of in-person learning outweigh the risks it poses to public health in a pandemic? Today, we exp ... Show More

26m 25s

Dec 2021

Episode 140: Is Teacher Burnout Real?

In this episode, Franchesca interviews Dr. Renee Heiberger and Vanessa Hardaway as they discuss the realities of teacher burnout and dispel the many myths around this topic. Prior to Covid-19, the statistics of teachers leaving the profession within five years was around fifty pe ... Show More

53m 3s

Mar 2022

How can I support my own and my students’ mental wellbeing?

COVID-19 has affected so much of how we deliver education and language teaching. As schools (in some parts of the world) return to something approaching normality, it’s important to consider the mental health impact of the pandemic. Confronted with other challenging issues as wel ... Show More

25m 25s

Aug 2022

How the American school system is failing our kids

I welcome Lauren Smith, a former educator and current nationally certified school psychologist to talk about how and why our American school system needs to change. From testing to the lack of resources to mental health — there’s so much to unpack. We discuss: Limitations ... Show More

57m 37s

Aug 2020

“Year of Flexibility”: The Great Education Experiment

How does one of the largest school districts in the country plan for 200,000 K-12 students to start the year, virtually? CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks with Dr. Grenita Lathan, the interim superintendent of the Houston Independent School District about her decision to keep student ... Show More

18m 20s

Apr 2022

How to cope when your child can't

When a child is suffering from mental health problems it feels natural for a parent to feel sad and anxious. But when Ursula Saunders' son refused to go to secondary school her life was turned upside down: his problems dominated family life, she gave up work and couldn't stop cry ... Show More

27m 51s

Aug 2023

26 — Essential Skills Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids with School Counselor Phyllis Fagell

It's tough to know what emotional skills you should be teaching your kids these days. And you've probably heard that today's kids are struggling with their mental health more than ever. That's why I'm talking to Phyllis Fagell. She's a school counselor, licensed therapist, and au ... Show More

39m 28s

Aug 2020

A Tale of Two Teachers

Across the country school districts are deciding whether to start the new school year in person. For many teachers, this uncertainty has left them anxious. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us into the experience of two high school teachers from opposite side ... Show More

15m 28s

Dec 2022

1006: "How To Parent A Neurodivergent Child" {Interview with Dr. Catherine Baker}

"All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them."- Magic Johnson In this episode, Dr. Baker shares her perspective and highlights: <div class="view-episode__description pt-1 mb-3"> <ul> <li>The challenges that a neur ... Show More

41m 5s

“I Didn’t Know What the Word Burnout Mea...