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The Mindful Educator

Welcome to The Mindful Educator Podcast with Victoria R your go-to space for exploring mindset, education, mum life, mindfulness, health, and more. Whether you’re seeking calm amidst the chaos or bold strategies for transformative shifts, this podcast offers personal wisdom, practical advice, and inspiring conversations to help you build a more balanced, fulfilling life.As a mum, teacher, mindfulness coach, multi-business owner, and city-turned-country girl, Victoria shares lessons she wishes she’d

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25. The One About Surviving the Silly Season

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/11/11

In this week’s episode, Victoria chats about the time of year that always seems to arrive faster than any of us expect - Term Four, Christmas, New Year, and the beautiful chaos that comes with it. Instead of getting swept up in the rush, she shares practical, simple ways to finish 2025 feeling grounded, organised, and present.Whether you’re managing school events, end-of-year work deadlines, family celebrations, or the mental load of gift-giving, this episode offers gentle reminders and realistic

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24. The One About Reclaiming Your Body, Boundaries &...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/11/04

Somatic sexologist and coach Ruby Josif joins me for a grounded, empowering chat on coming back to your body, redefining “good sex,” and raising tweens/teens with consent, language, and self-trust. We dig into nervous-system safety, shame, intimacy after kids, and how to actually start the conversation with your partner-vulnerably, not defensively.What we cover Ruby’s mission: confidence, pleasure, and authentic expression—inside the bedroom and out Why needs, desires, and boundaries underpin

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23. The One Where We Talk About The Education System...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, Victoria gets honest, reflective, and a little bit fiery as she opens up about something close to her heart - the state of today’s education system.After nearly two decades in education, across multiple roles and settings (classroom teacher, School of the Air, support roles, relief teaching, admin), Victoria shares how dramatically things have changed…and not always for the better.This episode explores:✅ What’s Really Going On in Schools Why so many teachers are leaving the

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22. The One About Empowered Birth and Beyond (with...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/10/21

In this nourishing chat, Victoria sits down with doula and motherhood mentor Ash Tomlinson to unpack birth without fear, what “continuity of care” really looks like, and how to turn a rigid “birth plan” into a flexible birth map anchored to your values. Ash shares her own story -planning a home birth, navigating IUGR and a breech baby, ultimately choosing a gentle, intentional caesarean - and how listening to her intuition shaped a joyful experience. You’ll hear practical ways to advocate for

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21. The One About Taking Responsibility and Leading...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/10/14

In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Victoria dives deep into the theme of personal responsibility - what it really means, why it’s so uncomfortable, and how it has the power to completely shift our relationships, our mindset, and even the wider world around us.Fresh from the school holidays (and missing the slow mornings!), Victoria shares open and honest reflections on how self-development isn’t a destination but an ongoing journey. She explores the frustration of revisiting old patterns, the

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20. The One About Difficult Conversations With Our Kids

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/10/07

In this heartfelt episode, Victoria shares her family’s experience of saying goodbye to their 15½-year-old golden retriever, Bella, and the important lessons it brought about navigating tough conversations with children. From loss and grief to puberty, consent, and body safety - she explores how to approach sensitive topics with honesty, calm, and compassion.Victoria also shares some of her favourite parenting and mindfulness resources to help guide children through big emotions, curiosity, and

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19. The One About Growth Mindset

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/09/30

In this honest and empowering episode, Victoria dives deep into the world of mindset — what it means to shift from fixed to growth thinking, and how that shift can change your life. From business setbacks to parenting challenges (and noisy puppies in the background), she shares real-life examples and mindset tools that help build resilience, model learning for our kids, and create space for self-compassion.You’ll learn the power of the word “yet”, how to reframe setbacks as growth, and why praising

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18. The One With Coach Carly – Trauma, Change &...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/09/23

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Carly Evans, better known as Coach Carly. With nearly two decades of experience as a trauma-informed coach, Reiki practitioner, and former parole officer, Carly brings a powerful blend of psychology, energy work, and lived experience to her work with women navigating change and healing.What we cover in this conversation: Carly’s unique journey from the UK to Australia and from parole officer to coach and Reiki teacher

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17. The One Where Messy Action Beats Perfection

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/09/16

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast, I’m sharing something a little different—more of a heart-to-heart reflection. Over the past few weeks, I’ve stepped into new territory: running my very first online group program for adults.Here’s the thing—old me would’ve sat on this idea for months, maybe even years. I would’ve overthought every detail, tried to make it perfect, and worried endlessly about what people might think if it didn’t succeed. But this time? I did the complete opposite. I trusted

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16. The One Where We Talk About Perimenopause...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/09/09

This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Melissa Hohaia—a naturopath, health coach, and all-round powerhouse when it comes to women’s health.Melissa’s passion for helping women understand and embrace their bodies began as a teenager, and since then she’s worked across the fitness industry, personal training, and natural therapies before specialising in women’s hormonal health.Together, we dive into:✨ What perimenopause actually is (and why it’s often misunderstood)✨

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15. The One About Building Habits That Stick

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/09/02

I’m excited to dive into today’s topic: habits—the good, the bad, and the ones we’re working on reshaping.In this episode, I share my personal journey of creating new, healthy habits while gently letting go of those that don’t serve me. From setting realistic goals (like two gym sessions a week) to navigating the resistance our minds naturally put up when change feels uncomfortable, we’ll explore how to build consistency, integrity, and self-trust over time.We’ll talk about:✨ Why our brains resist

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14. The One Where Life and Business Align

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/08/27

Feeling like you’re juggling all the things? In this heart-to-heart, Victoria sits down with life & business coach Renae O’Neill to talk boundaries, seasons of motherhood, and building a business that actually supports the life you want. From “Renae Day” Fridays to the glass-vs-plastic balls analogy, this one’s full of practical ideas and gentle reminders to trust yourself.What we cover Values first: getting crystal clear on what truly matters — and letting that steer your week Boundaries that

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13. The One Where Time Flies By

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/08/19

As we hit the second half of August, are you feeling like the year is flying by at lightning speed? You’re not alone. Many of us are carrying that sense of overwhelm — wondering where our time and energy are really going.In this solo episode, I’m diving into:✨ How to bring more intention into your day-to-day life✨ The “list of three” practice I use to feel grounded and focused✨ Why micro-moments of presence matter more than we think✨ Practical tools for reclaiming your time and energy (from timers

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12. The One About Raising Body-Confident Kids

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/08/12

In this episode, Victoria is joined by Jemma Haythorne, a body and confidence coach, who shares her journey of healing from a poor relationship with food and body image, and how she now helps women cultivate self-love, body acceptance, and food freedom. Jemma discusses the importance of addressing internal struggles to create a healthier relationship with your body and food, and how this journey leads to greater confidence in all areas of life.Key Topics Discussed: The Role of a Body and Confidence

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11. The One Where I Hide the iPad

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/08/05

🧠 Episode Summary:In today’s episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast, Victoria dives into the ever-evolving topic of technology—how it's shaping our lives as adults and how it’s impacting our children. This is a real, raw conversation full of personal experiences, honest reflections, and the challenges of setting healthy boundaries in a tech-driven world.From trying to reduce screen time at night, to using a lockbox for the kids’ devices, to navigating school tech use and those inevitable

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10. The One Where You're Thinking About Working With...

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/07/29

In this solo episode, Victoria dives into the ever-growing world of coaching — what it is, what it isn’t, and how to know if it’s the right next step for you. Whether you're coach-curious, considering investing in support, or just wondering what all the lingo means, this episode has you covered.Victoria shares: The key role of a coach and how it's different from a therapist The wide range of coaching types (from mindset to spiritual to wellness) The importance of choosing the right coach for you

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9. The One Where the Body Spoke Louder Than Words

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/07/22

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Victoria chats with the vibrant and wise Hollie Wild – a woman whose personal journey has taken her from a strict cult-like religious upbringing to becoming a police officer, then evolving into a deeply intuitive practitioner in the healing space.Hollie now works with spinal energetics, a fascinating body-based modality that goes beyond mindset and affirmations to help the body physically release stored emotional tension. Together, they unpack the

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8. The One Where We Talk About Rest

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/07/15

In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast, Victoria dives into the underestimated value of rest in our fast-paced society. Prompted by a simple question she saw online, "How do you rest without feeling guilty?", Victoria shares reflections, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies to help you embrace true rest without shame or guilt. From mindful silence and nostalgic joys to colouring books and Play-Doh, this episode is a gentle nudge to rediscover rest as a form of

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7. The One That Helps You Feel Like You Again

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/07/09

Ever feel like you're running on empty but can’t quite explain why? In this episode, I sit down with my naturopath Sarah for a real, grounding chat about what’s going on beneath the surface—especially for women and mums who are feeling burnt out, wired but tired, or just not quite right.We dive into what your body might be trying to tell you, how modern life can push us into survival mode, and why it’s not all in your head. Sarah shares the signs to look out for, the simple shifts that can bring

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6. The One Where Mindfulness Makes a Comeback

The Mindful Educator ·

2025/07/01

Welcome back to The Mindful Educator Podcast!In this heartfelt and grounding episode, Victoria dives deep into the true meaning of mindfulness—beyond the buzzword and the misconceptions. Drawing from personal experience as a teacher, mum, and mindfulness instructor, she shares how this simple yet powerful practice has helped her navigate life's chaos and how it can do the same for you.🎧 In this episode, you'll hear about: The real definition of mindfulness (hint: it's not just meditation) Why it

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