Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing, with Dr Jodi Richardson

In this insightful interview, Dr. Jodi Richardson shares her journey through anxiety, her work in education, and practical strategies for supporting mental health in schools. Discover how leadership, understanding stress, and embracing technology can transform school environments into safe, thriving spaces.Get in touch with Dr Jodi at https://drjodirichardson.com/ Resources:Find out more about the Leaders Learning Circle here https://www.trudygraham.com.au/leaders-learning-circle/ Get your copy of AI in Action: Field Notes from School Leaders. It's free, practical, and designed to prompt your own next step. Download today at trailblazingschools.com/fieldnotes If this conversation resonated and you're exploring how to strengthen leadership in your school network or system, visit trudygraham.com.au/connect  to explore working together. CreditsThe Trailblazing Schools Podcast is hosted by Trudy Graham - https://www.trudygraham.com.au/This podcast is edited and produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene from PERK Digital - https://perkdigital.com.au/The theme music is Dusty Road by IndieboxChapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jodi Richardson02:35 Journey Through Anxiety and Education05:36 The Importance of Wellbeing in Schools08:17 Leadership and Psychological Safety11:29 Supporting Staff and Students15:46 Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety16:55 The Role of AI in Education19:41 Finding Hope and Empowerment22:30 Punctuating the Day for Better Wellbeing25:20 Embracing Technology in Education27:25 Personal Reflections and Recommendations keywordsmental health, education leadership, anxiety, wellbeing, school culture, stress management, AI in education, teacher support, student wellbeing, leadership strategies