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The Still Human Podcast

Podcast by Still Human | Part of Edwin People

English

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About The Still Human Podcast

The Still Human Podcast is for teachers, leaders and school staff navigating the realities of working in education today. Hosted by Julie Liddell and part of Edwin People's wellbeing and culture offering, this podcast features thoughtful conversations with teachers, principals, psychologists, authors and education leaders exploring what matters most: leadership in schools, staff culture, workload, burnout and sustainability. Each episode focuses on supporting the people behind the roles, because thriving educational communities start with looking after the humans within them. Still Human delivers training, workshops and strategic support for staff wellbeing and thriving cultures. Edwin People provide strategic leadership and HR services that help schools and multi-academy trusts grow confidently with people-centred solutions. Both part of the Edwin group, we work together to positively impact the lives of young people. Learn more at www.stillhuman.co.uk and www.edwinpeople.co.uk

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41 episodes

episode Big Education with Sarah Seleznyov artwork

Big Education with Sarah Seleznyov

Sarah Seleznyov, strategic lead for learning and development at Big Education Trust and founding headteacher of School 360, explores what a more holistic approach to education could look like in practice. In this episode, Sarah discusses the “head, heart and hand” philosophy behind A Practical Guide to a Big Education and reflects on the importance of balancing academic achievement with wellbeing, creativity, relationships and future-ready skills. She explores design thinking, teacher agency, play-based learning and broader approaches to evidence and assessment. Sarah also shares examples from School 360, including family-style dining and interdisciplinary learning, and explains how psychologically safe cultures and supportive professional development can strengthen both staff wellbeing and innovation in schools. Explore more here: A Practical Guide to a Big Education [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/practical-guide-to-a-big-education-9781801997928/] Big Education Trust [https://bigeducation.org/]

21 May 2026 - 48 min
episode Let’s Talk About Death and Dying with Lucy Green artwork

Let’s Talk About Death and Dying with Lucy Green

This episode explores themes of death, grief and loss. Please listen with care if these topics feel sensitive for you. Lucy Green, a psychodynamic therapist with a special interest in grief and loss, explores how we talk about death and support others through bereavement. In this episode, Lucy discusses why death can feel difficult to talk about, including fear, lack of control and the way it is often medicalised or avoided in everyday language. Lucy shares practical guidance for supporting grieving colleagues, including the importance of honest language, avoiding clichés, and approaching conversations with compassion. Resources mentioned: Death Cafe - https://deathcafe.com/ [https://deathcafe.com/] Cruse Bereavement Care - https://www.cruse.org.uk/ [https://www.cruse.org.uk/] Child Bereavement UK - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ [https://www.childbereavementuk.org/] Dual Process Model of Grief -https://whatsyourgrief.com/dual-process-model-of-grief/ [https://whatsyourgrief.com/dual-process-model-of-grief/]

7 May 2026 - 57 min
episode Staff Wellbeing with Dr Emma Kell artwork

Staff Wellbeing with Dr Emma Kell

Dr Emma Kell, director of Those That Can, teacher, performance coach and author, shares insights into teacher wellbeing and sustainable careers in education. In this episode, Emma reflects on her journey in and out of the classroom and what she learned from working in challenging school contexts. She explores what wellbeing really means in schools, moving beyond bolt-on initiatives to focus on culture, policies and everyday interactions, and discusses the difference between resilience and endurance. Emma also shares the thinking behind Real Lives of Teachers, reflects on post-COVID challenges in education, and offers simple, realistic ways to support wellbeing, including noticing small wins and having something to look forward to. Read Real Lives of Teachers [https://www.waterstones.com/book/real-lives-of-teachers/emma-kell//9781529681109?]  Learn more about Those That Can [https://www.those-that-can.com/]

30 Apr 2026 - 51 min
episode Headteachering with Simon Botten artwork

Headteachering with Simon Botten

Simon Botten, executive headteacher in Bristol and author of ‘Headteachering’, shares practical insights into sustainable leadership and staff wellbeing in schools. In this episode, Simon reflects on his journey into headship and explains why he embraces the complexity and uncertainty of leadership. He explores the first 100 days in a role, including building trust, creating clarity of purpose, and securing early wins through culture, environment and behaviour. Simon discusses how to develop happy, effective teams through psychological safety, honest communication and strong relationships, alongside practical strategies for managing stress, maintaining boundaries and staying connected to the joy of working with children. Learn more about Simon’s work here: https://headteachering.uk/ [https://headteachering.uk/]

23 Apr 2026 - 51 min
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