Celebrating 150 Episodes of Taking the Helm Podcast: A Milestone Moment with Erin Plumb

As we mark a major milestone in the journey of Taking the Helm, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement! Our 150th episode is here, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this achievement with none other than Erin Plumb, a recognized leader in assistive technology, accessibility, and inclusion. Erin’s insights on the role of technology in supporting learners both inside and outside the classroom provide an inspiring and timely conversation that speaks to the heart of what this podcast is all about: empowering children and youth to thrive.

Reflecting on the Journey: 150 Conversations of Impact

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In-Powerment: Digging Deep into How Families Can Truly Thrive

Taking the Helm podcast presents a 1:1 interview with Radhika (aka Rad) Lakhani, an accomplished attorney, coach, and thought leader in conscious lawyering. Rad shares her deeply personal journey from professional success to spiritual awakening, revealing how life's greatest challenges shaped her mission to guide others toward living their most epic lives.

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Discover the GRIT Advantage: Lynn McLaughlin and Haze Schepmyer Unveil Strategies to Foster Guts in Children and Youth

Have you discovered your own GRIT or recognized how important it is to know, show and sow not only your own, but teach your children how to do the same? Host Lynn McLaughlin is joined by Haze Schepmyer, a Life-Event Transition Consultant dedicated to helping individuals transition from surviving to thriving through life events.

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STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: FROM REACTION TO PREVENTION

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In today’s fast-paced educational settings, educators face a growing challenge that goes beyond mere academics: the mental and emotional well-being of their students. Classrooms are becoming microcosms of the larger world, reflecting increased anxiety, stress, and isolation among students. As a lifelong educator with experience from Kindergarten through post-secondary, and entrepreneur whose focus is on emotional health for children and youth, I have witnessed firsthand the urgent need for proactive strategies in emotional education.

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