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Wellbeing Dialogues

Wellbeing Dialogues

Jacqueline Klemke's podcast on mental health and wellbeing: honest conversations with educators, clinicians and researchers about what actually helps young people.

Well-being comes in all shapes and sizes. This is a space where it becomes something we can understand, shape and claim - together.

What the show is about

Each episode looks at one part of the wider landscape of mental health: emotional literacy, trauma-aware practice, school culture, leadership and the everyday moments that shape how young people cope.

Every episode is built to use, not just hear

Each episode page follows the same structure so you can act on it the same week: the episode itself, the key insight behind it, one practical takeaway for your setting, and the LBR programme or resource that turns it into practised skill.

  • Key insight - the idea the conversation actually turns on
  • Practical takeaway - one thing to try with students, staff or parents
  • Where to take it next - the matching training or free resource

Who it is for

School leaders, teachers, wellbeing leads and parents who want more than slogans - people who have to make decisions about mental health in real settings.

Listen anywhere

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  • New episodes appear here automatically

From conversation to capability

The podcast explores the thinking behind our training. Our programmes turn that thinking into practised skills for staff, students and parents.

Episodes

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2 episodes

  • Season 1 · Episode 2 · 4 February 2026 · 40 min

    Emotionally Intelligent Leadership - The power of emotional literacy in co-regulation

    Emotional Intelligence and Systemic Change in Education with Sophie Moss Discover how emotionally intelligent leadership and systemic approaches can transform school culture, foster resilience, and support both educators and students. In this episode, Sophie Moss shares insights on rethinking assessments, involving par

    Practical takeaway

    Before responding to a dysregulated student, name your own state first, then name what you see in one short sentence - "You look overwhelmed, I'm here" - and wait before problem-solving.

    Mental Health Literacy →

    Episode notes

  • Season 1 · Episode 1 · 24 January 2026 · 48 min

    Understanding trauma and creating safe spaces for children

    In this episode of the Wellbeing Dialogues, host Jacqueline Klemke speaks with trauma expert Beth Tyson about the complexities of childhood trauma, its signs and symptoms, and the importance of trauma-informed care. Beth shares her personal journey with trauma, the creation of her children's books featuring Sullivan, a

    Practical takeaway

    Audit one routine this week - arrival, transitions or feedback - and make it predictable: same words, same order, same adult. Predictability is the intervention.

    Youth Mental Health Response →

    Episode notes

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We turn these conversations into live training for students, staff and parents, in English and German.