The Independent Teacher
'The Independent Teacher' is one of the UK's leading educational podcasts hosted by Susan Pallister who has over 20 years of leadership experience in educational settings. Now working as a writer and coach, in 'The Independent Teacher' podcast Susan has in depth conversations with leading educationalists from schools and universities, as well as with writers, journalists, musicians, business entrepreneurs, sporting professionals and young people.
The Independent Teacher
Listening to and Supporting Our Young People with Lydia Brown
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Susan Pallister
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Season 3
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Episode 26
In this episode, we focus on how we can best support the mental health of young people with well-being advocate and trainee health psychologist, Lydia Brown. Lydia is currently undertaking a doctorate in Health Psychology at GCU. We also talk about Lydia's work as an 'Active Listening Volunteer' with the Samaritans as well as her role as a 'Peer Wellbeing Supporter' at The University of Glasgow. During the show, Lydia reflects on the people who have had the most influence on her own life and what they have taught her.