15-Minute Reset — School Wellness Spaces, Stress Management & Student Success with Doreen Bonde

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, Jolene Levin sits down with Doreen Bonde, wellness specialist at a high school in Cupertino, California, for an insightful conversation about how intentional wellness spaces are transforming education.Doreen shares how creating dedicated reset spaces gives students — and staff — practical tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and return to learning ready to thrive. Together, they explore why caring for adults is the first step to caring for kids, how thoughtful design choices support mental health, and the compelling data behind the impact of a simple 15-minute reset.What you’ll learn:Why educator wellbeing directly impacts student successHow wellness rooms and reset spaces reduce stress and improve focusThe role of design in supporting emotional regulationWhat the data reveals about short, intentional breaksPractical strategies schools can implement immediatelyIf you’re a school leader, educator, counselor, or wellness advocate, this episode offers actionable insight for creating healthier learning environments that support both students and staff.Follow Bold Women Collective on Spotify for weekly conversations amplifying women shaping the future of education, leadership, and wellbeing.Recorded at SPRING CUE