Don’t miss this engaging episode from St John’s School, as Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head Pastoral Care & EDI) sit down with Harriet Frew, counsellor, podcast host, and leading expert on eating disorders. Together, they dive into the big topics of food, body image, and navigating the holiday season. Harriet offers down-to-earth advice and heartfelt strategies, not just for Christmas, but for thriving year-round.

🔗 Find Harriet Frew:

• Website: THE EATING DISORDER THERAPIST - The Eating Disorder Therapist Harriet Frew
• ⁠Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qJQ4BoRfJ4d7LAQ222SE0?si=af4a3e47811a4460
• Instagram: @theeatingdisordertherapist_
  

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Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia

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Tune in to this joyful episode from St John’s School, where Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head Pastoral Care & EDI) chat with Dr. Andy Cope, the UK’s very own ‘Doctor of Happiness’. Dive into the uplifting science and everyday practice of gratitude as they share inspiring stories and practical tips for families. Discover how gratitude boosts wellbeing, strengthens family bonds, and helps young people nurture optimism and resilience. Full of engaging ideas you can try at home, this episode is a celebration of finding happiness in the little moments of daily life!

🔗 Find Dr. Cope

• Website: Dr Andy Cope - Art of Brilliance
• Instagram: Andy Cope (@thehappybloke) • Instagram photos and videos
• Amazon.co.uk: Andy Cope: books, biography, latest update

📍 Learn more about us

Thrive is brought to you by a leading independent school in Surrey, UK, for pupils aged 11 to 18.

📧 Contact us: thrive@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk

Website: Home | St John's School Leatherhead

Join St John’s School in this episode, Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head Pastoral Care & EDI) talk with consultant clinical psychologist Dr Nihara Krause, founder of youth mental health charity stem4 and creator of the award-winning Calm Harm app. Dr Krause shares her expertise on why self-regulation is such a challenge for teenagers, how parents can support their children through emotional ups and downs, and the tools that really make a difference. With practical strategies and compassionate advice, this episode provides families with clear guidance on building resilience and achieving balance at home.

🔗 Find Dr. Nihara Krause & stem4 online:

• Website: ⁠ Home - Nihara Krause
• Instagram: ⁠ Dr Nihara Krause MBE (@drniharakrause) • Instagram photos and videos#
• stem4: stem4 - supporting teenage mental health
• Calm Harm App: Home - Calm Harm App

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Thrive is brought to you by ⁠St John’s School, Leatherhead⁠, a leading independent school in Surrey, UK, for pupils aged 11 to 18.

📧 Contact us: thrive@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk

Join St John's School in this episode, Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head Pastoral Care & EDI) talk with author and coach Natalie Costa about helping teens manage anxiety during the back-to-school transition. Natalie shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-life advice to support both parents and teens during this emotionally challenging time of year.

🔗 Find Natalie Costa online:

• Website: Let’s raise a generation of connected humans | Natalie Costa
• Instagram: Natalie Costa (@nataliecostacoaching) • Instagram photos and videos

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📍 Learn more about us
Thrive is brought to you by St John’s School, Leatherhead, a leading independent school in Surrey, UK, for pupils aged 11 to 18.

📧 Contact us: thrive@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk

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Stroke of insight - Jill Bolte Taylor

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor | Goodreads