Meg Durham: Finishing Strong, Closing One Chapter & Beginning Another | Episode 173

“I really crave that sense of belonging and being with colleagues again.” - Meg DurhamHow do you know when it’s time to close one chapter and begin another?After 13 years in business, more than 300 schools and 173 podcast episodes, Meg Durham is closing an incredibly meaningful chapter of her life.In this final episode of The School of Wellbeing, the tables are turned as psychologist, author and longtime friend of the podcast Dr Rebecca Ray joins Meg to reflect on the journey that began by accident and grew into a career dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of big-hearted school staff across the globe.Together, they look back on the people, experiences and opportunities that have shaped Meg’s work, the lessons she has learned from working with thousands of educators, and the evolution of her thinking about wellbeing, education and what it means to do meaningful work.Meg also shares how she knew it was time for a change, why she has made the decision to return to teaching, and what she is looking forward to as she steps away from running her own business and into a new chapter within schools.This is a conversation about endings, beginnings, trusting yourself when you know it’s time for change, and the gratitude that comes from looking back at work that has mattered deeply.----In this episode, you'll learn:What working with more than 300 schools has taught Meg about educators and wellbeing.How Meg’s understanding of wellbeing has evolved over the years.How Meg knew it was time to bring this chapter to a close.Why Meg has decided to return to teaching and working within schools.What Meg is looking forward to in this next chapter.And so much more...----Chapter Markers:02:50 How The School of Wellbeing began09:40 What Meg is most proud of12:10 How the work changed Meg22:40 Saying goodbye to the podcast community25:10 What 13 years of working with educators has taught Meg27:35 How Meg knew it was time for a change32:00 Craving community, connection and belonging35:10 Why Meg is returning to teaching45:20 What Meg is most looking forward to46:30 Looking back and looking ahead----Reflection prompts:I am most grateful for...I want to invest my precious time and energy into...My next chapter looks like...The deliberate action I will take after listening to this episode is...----Episode 173 Show Notes – Click here.----Dr Rebecca Ray – Website | LinkedIn | Instagram----Meg Durham – Website | LinkedIn | Instagram---Your Questions Answered:Why is Meg Durham ending The School of Wellbeing podcast?After 173 episodes, Meg has decided the time is right to bring The School of Wellbeing podcast to a close as part of a broader transition away from running her own wellbeing and speaking business. After 13 years, Meg feels ready for a new chapter and is returning to working within schools.How did Meg know it was time for a change?There wasn’t one defining moment. Instead, Meg describes the decision as a “slow reveal”, with a growing sense that her life was changing and a new chapter was coming.Why is Meg returning to teaching?Meg is looking forward to returning to the everyday rhythm of school life, being part of a team and contributing directly to a school community. After years of working across hundreds of schools, she is excited to bring what she has learned back into the classroom and experience education from within a school again.What has Meg learned from working with more than 300 schools?Across 13 years of working with educators and school communities, Meg has seen the extraordinary care, commitment and generosity that educators bring to their work. She has also learned that even the most big-hearted humans need to consider the cost of continually giving more.What is Meg’s final message to listeners?“You are enough, you are doing enough and I’m cheering you on.” Meg Durham----The School of Wellbein