Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Chris Acheson and Alex Spence

Rewarding, Stressful, Priceless with Rory Sloan

As part of our preventative curriculum this episode contains sensitive issues that include drugs and alcohol misuse. Rory, a past pupil of Inst, shares his challenges with substance misuse, mental health and subsequent time in prison. Rory has managed to turn his life around and now runs ResoluteMinds CIC an organisation based on lived experiences with the aim to help others overcome their struggles with addiction.

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Chris Acheson and Alex Spence

In this special for Children's Mental Health Week Chris Acheson, Operations Lead at Made for More, discusses tips on promoting healthier living and looking after their mental health. RBAI Alumni Alex Spence also joins the episode to talk about his social media campaign for young men aimed at getting people talking and avoiding the social stigma around mental health and his work during "Movember".

Relentless Positivity, Always with Martin McDowell

Martin, a past pupil of both Inchmarlo and RBAI (1963–1978), Chairman of the Odyssey Trust, and current RBAI Board member, discusses his experiences with well-being, building resilience, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. Martin also hosts The Pick Three Show [https://open.spotify.com/show/6SWxVj6xkq2qsWTeOy9Ab7]and In the Footsteps of Giants [https://open.spotify.com/show/7iN3nrLDFZZP245H2zvtqR] podcasts.

Standards, Connection, Opportunity with Gary Mitchell

Gary, a past head boy at Inst, is the current Team Physician for the Australian National Rugby Team. In this episode we hear about his playing and medical careers in Oceanic Rugby, as well as how he keeps on top of personal and team wellbeing.

Purposeful, Challenging, Rewarding with Janet Williamson

The Principal, Janet Williamson, discusses her views on productivity habits, RBAIs unique community bond and her evolving leadership. We also explore the importance of student and staff Wellbeing, alongside some useful resources and tips.