The Podclass

Bringing together the worlds of health, education and well-being to support and inspire school communities.

The Podclass is a education podcast hosted by Ever Active, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ever Active hosts The Podclass, a education show with 70 episodes published.

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  Episode #69

  LINKing Hope to Action: Using National Standards to Drive Systems Change with Dr. Kate Storey

  Jun 3, 202639 minS1

  <p>In need of a little infusion of hope? Dr. Kate Storey shares her work on LINKing together people and organizations to support healthy school communities across Canada. This conversation dives into how we can work together to enact Canada’s National Healthy School Standards and how we can empower teachers to use these national standards to advocate for “higher-level support,” meaning time, resources, and funding from their school boards and provincial ministries. It gives them the data and vocabulary to say, “This isn’t just my idea; this is national best practice”. We talk about listening tours, uplifting the voices of st...

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  Episode #68

  Women & Girls InMotion: Reimagining Sport

  May 6, 20261 hourS1

  <p>In recent years, youth physical activity levels have seen a decline. For girls, the numbers are particularly jarring, with only 8% meeting daily requirements for physical activity.</p><p>Armed with the latest data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey, we are diving deep into the barriers women and girls face in sport.</p><p>Joining us are Lindsay Wright and Tara Chisholm from the InMotion Network, who are at the forefront of elevating the lived experiences of women and girls in sport to create a more inclusive future.</p><p>This episode explores how modern barriers in sport exist...

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  Episode #67

  Building Belonging in Schools with Dr. Kelly-Ann Allen

  Apr 1, 202650 minS1

  <p>Dr Kelly-Ann Allen is an associate professor and educational and developmental psychologist at Monash University whose internationally recognized research focuses on the science of belonging in schools. A former school psychologist, she translates research into practical strategies that help students feel connected, supported, and able to thrive. She is the author of several books, including the award-winning The Psychology of Belonging and 3 children’s books, with one more in the works. Kelly-Ann’s mission is to help educators strengthen belonging as a foundation for wellbeing and learning.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the path that led Dr. Kell...

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  Episode #66

  Respect Before Persuasion with Dr. Jacqueline Leighton

  Mar 3, 202647 minS1

  <p>In this encouraging conversation, Dr. Jacqueline Leighton helps us explore what truly strengthens wellbeing in schools: relationships grounded in respect, trust, and authentic connection. Drawing on decades of research in the psychology of learning and relationships, she highlights why seeking understanding, rather than persuasion, is essential in our interactions with students, families, and colleagues.</p><p>We dig into how we show up in relationships at school, how to navigate difficult conversations without rupturing trust, and how self-awareness and self-regulation can guide us through tense moments. Dr. Leighton shares practical, in-the-moment strategies for responding in ways that preserve relationships...

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  Episode #65

  The Impact of Concussions in School with Dr. Kathryn Schneider

  Feb 3, 202648 minS1

  <p>Kathryn Schneider | INTEGRATED CONCUSSION RESEARCH PROGRAM | University of Calgary</p><p>Concussion Resources | Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre | SIPRC | University of Calgary</p><p>Best practices in Concussion in Sport: Updates from the Amsterdam International Consensus Statement - The Sport Information Resource Centre</p><p>SIPRC – SHRED injuries | University of Calgary</p><p>Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Educators: Concussion Awareness Training Tool for School Professionals</p><p>Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Youth: Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Youth</p><p>Making Headway from the Coaching Association of Canada: NCCP Making Head Way in Sport | Coaching Association of Ca...

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