Why I Quit Teaching & He Left The UK | Lessons Beyond The Classroom #2 | ft. Family Of 5 In Thailand

Why I Quit Teaching & He Left The UK | Lessons Beyond The Classroom #2 | ft. Family Of 5 In Thailand

Two big leaps. One conversation. In Episode #2 of Lessons Beyond The Classroom, I'm joined by Reece Haslam — a British dad who packed up his entire family of 5 and built a new life in Thailand. You'll know him from @family.of.5.in.thailand on Instagram, where he documents the realities of raising kids abroad and the truth about leaving Britain behind. This conversation came from a question I've been sitting with for a long time: what makes someone actually leave? Not dream about it, not talk about it on a Sunday night — but pack up their entire life and go. I left teaching. He left the country. We sat down and compared notes. What we covered: → The moment Reece knew the UK wasn't working for his family anymore → Why the British school system is failing kids (from both a parent and an ex-teacher's perspective) → The real cost — financial and emotional — of uprooting a family of 5 → What "freedom" actually looks like when you have children depending on you → Why so many young British families are choosing to leave right now → The hardest part of starting over in a country where you don't speak the language → What we've both learned about ourselves by choosing the path nobody around us understood → The advice we'd give to anyone sitting on the edge of a similar leap This is the kind of conversation I wish someone had recorded for me before I made my own leap. Honest, practical, and free of the "follow your dreams" platitudes you've heard a thousand times. If you've ever sat at your desk and wondered whether there's another way to live this life — this episode is for you. ──────────────────── About the show: Lessons Beyond The Classroom is hosted by Mr Hodge, a former UK teacher who walked away from the classroom to chase a more meaningful life. Each week features either a solo lesson (the kind that school never taught) or an honest conversation with someone living life on their own terms. About the guest: Reece Haslam documents life as a British expat dad raising 5 kids in Thailand. Find him on Instagram at @family.of.5.in.thailand. ──────────────────── Follow Mr Hodge: Instagram: @whereshodgie TikTok: @whereshodgie YouTube: youtube.com/@MrHodge For brand partnerships: whereshodgie@hotmail.com ──────────────────── If you enjoyed this episode, the best thing you can do is leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it genuinely helps new listeners find the show. And if you know someone sitting on the edge of their own leap, send this episode their way. New lesson every week. Class is in session.

Authenticity Over Algorithms | Lessons Beyond The Classroom #1

Authenticity over algorithms. Welcome to Episode #1 of Lessons Beyond The Classroom — a brand new series from Mr Hodge, the UK teacher who quit the classroom to share the lessons school never taught. 📍 CHAPTERS0:00 - 1.00 Introduction 1.00 - 3.00 Aim Of The Series 3.00 - 7.00 Why Authenticity Wins 7.00 - 20.00 Sharing My Journey 20.00 - 22.00 Support! 🎥 ABOUT MR HODGEI'm Mathew — a UK teacher turned travel and wellness creator, sharing the lessons that school could never teach through self-diagnosed cinematic masterpieces!!All my links: https://linktr.ee/whereshodgie🤝 FOLLOW ALONGInstagram: @whereshodgieTikTok: @whereshodgieFacebook: Mr HodgeThreads: @whereshodgieBeth's work:Instagram: @bethanypayetartistTikTok: @bethanypayetartistWebsite: bethanypayetartist.co.uk────────────────────📩 BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIESwhereshodgie@hotmail.com────────────────────☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNELIf my content brings you value and you'd like to support what I am doing, you can buy me a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/whereshodgieThank you and have an amazing day!

#21 The Realities Of Travelling The World: The Highs & Lows, With Special Guests Liam Ennis & Savannah Ellis

We hope you enjoy this episode with our amazing guest Liam and Sav, some of our closest friends whom we are very grateful to have spent the last 3 weeks travelling Asia with, and having them with us for the start of our journey has been special! this conversation was only a snippet of the amazing chats we have had in recent times, and we wanted to catch at least a snippet of them on camera to share with you all. enjoy! While we conquer the world, push our limits and demolish comfort zones, we aim to share with you what’s possible when ordinary people, choose an extraordinary path. We want you to be INSPIRED and awaken the unlimited potential inside you. YOU are capable of achieving ANYTHING if you believe in yourself, are willing to take risks, and step outside your comfort zone - this is where the true MAGIC happens. Have a boss day, sending peace and love to you and your loved ones - thank you for watching. CURRENTLY IN: VIETNAM 🇻🇳 🌍🙏❤️Please support by subscribing and telling a friend 😎🌏 Leaving a thumbs up/comment on any videos supports us❤️ Checkout our Tiktok & Instagram below and follow along for the adventure of a lifetime - become part of our community Brothers and Sisters worldwide😁❤️@WheresHodgie@bethanypayetartist

#20 Nine Habits That Have Shaped My Life... For The Better!

Welcome back to another episode of The Mindset Curriculum - on todays episode we are delving into 9 Habits That Have Shaped My Life... For The Better!Habits are the outcome of the behaviours we display day to day, which eventually become second nature and we do them without thinking. So lets make our habits good ones, healthy ones, that are going to make us happier and healthier versions of ourselves! Watch your life change...Thank you for listening - please do not forget to click subscribe, leave a review, this really helps us grow quicker and help INSPIRE more people! If you could also leave a comment/like if you found this episode useful and let us know if there is any other topics you would like to see covered!Socials@themindsetcurriculum@whereshodgie@bethanypayetartistHave an amazing day - wishing you health wealth and happiness on your own journey!

#19 The Darker Side Of Travelling That You Won't See On Social Media

Welcome back to another episode of The Mindset Curriculum - on todays episode I wanted to discuss some of the feelings I am currently experiencing in the build up to our travels, the darker side of travelling that people don't tend to talk about as much, like home sickness (I have travelled a lot and been through this all before), being away from family and on the other side of the world, the build up and the mental side of things knowing your going to be saying goodbye to all home comforts and your normality soon, and more...Thank you for listening - please do not forget to click subscribe, leave a review, this really helps us grow quicker and help INSPIRE more people! If you could also leave a comment/like if you found this episode useful and let us know if there is any other topics you would like to see covered!Socials@themindsetcurriculum@whereshodgie@bethanypayetartistHave an amazing day - wishing you health wealth and happiness on your own journey!