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Reach. Teach. Talk. With Nat Damon
by Nat Damon
Only Relate! The best teachers understand that relationships are at the heart of learning. Join international educator Nat Damon and guests as they discuss the importance of trust-based human connection both in the classroom and the world our students are growing into.
Episodes
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Roots & Reach: From Connecticut College to Leading Schools
How does one’s liberal arts college experience impact how they lead schools today? In this inspiring episode of Reach. Teach. Talk., Nat Damon gathers fellow Connecticut College Class of ’93 alumni—all current heads of independent schools—for a lively conversation on how liberal arts education,...
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Of Boys and Men with Richard Reeves
In this special episode of Critical Conversations brought to you by Reach Teach Talk, Nat Damon and Luthern Williams interview Richard V. Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men, in a conversation that explores the deep challenges facing boys and young men today. Using compelling data and heartfelt...
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Strong. Demanding. Loving: Rethinking Great Leadership with Drew Kugler
In this powerful episode of Reach Teach Talk, renowned leadership coach Drew Kugler returns to Reach Teach Talk to share his transformative revelation: that leading through love—specifically strong and demanding love—is essential to great leadership. Reflecting on 26 years of coaching, Drew...
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A Relational Rescue Plan for Boys with Dr. Michael Gurian
In this episode of Reach, Teach, Talk, Dr. Michael Gurian, a leading expert in gender studies and neurobiology, explores why boys need a "rescue plan" in today's world. He breaks down how brain science, school structures, and social isolation impact boys' learning, behavior, and emotional health....
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The Relational Power of Purpose with Ross Wehner
"What’s the point?" "Why does this matter?" "How does this impact my future?" Students ask these questions all the time—but how often do we truly consider the role of purpose in education? In this episode, I sit down with Ross Wehner, founder of World Leadership School, a visionary in…
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The Power of Relational Creativity
What happens when creativity is seamlessly woven into every aspect of a classroom and school day? The possibilities are endless. In this episode, Nat sits down with Peter Nilsson—educator, thought-leader, musician, and advocate for AI as a creative partner. Peter is also the mastermind behind A...
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The Relational Need for Reading and Writing
Shaila Kapoor has spent two decades launching tech products and leading marketing in software, cellular, and biotech. Her true passion, however, lies in education. She has co-founded a charter school in underserved California, created education software during COVID, and advanced girls’ education...
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Our Relational Rites of Passage
Rites of passage honor the transition from boyhood to manhood. But what is a rite of passage? How are they effective at raising self-aware young men? Learn from engaging and deeply thoughtful educator, Dr. Mark Dowley, whose life work is centered around these themes—in schools and in greater...
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Pedagogy of the Hopeful
The day after 9/11, Noah Bopp created the foundation for what would become the School for Ethics and Global Leadership (Washington, DC). As a semester-long institute for diverse high school juniors from all over the US, SEGL is highly regarded as an exemplar for the essentialness of a hope-driven...
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Helping Boys Flourish in the Modern World
Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., is a renowned psychologist, author, and consultant specializing in children and families. Supervising psychologist at Belmont Hill School, he has worked with over 700 schools worldwide. Dr. Thompson co-authored the New York Times bestseller Raising Cain: Protecting the...
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A Case for Love with Brian Ide
Reach Teach Talk focuses its 42nd podcast episode on the upcoming film, “A Case for Love”, and explores how it brings school and family communities together. What is "unselfish love"? During the darkest days of the Global Pandemic, filmmaker Brian Ide (President, Grace-Based Films) set off on a...
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ChatGPT in the classroom: Savior of Education or the Worst Thing Ever? with Spencer Burrows
Three years after the great pivot into remote teaching due to the Pandemic, teachers are now facing a technology revolution in the classroom once more. ChatGPT is changing the way students write, research, study and think. The AI technology impacts the way teachers are designing, assigning, and...
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The Cherishing Classroom with Father Gregory Boyle
We are thrilled to celebrate our 40th episode by hosting Father Gregory Boyle, Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, based in Los Angeles and influential around the world. In this teaching and mentor-focused conversation, Father Greg speaks with Nat about the transcendent power of...
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Disconnecting to Connect with John Kalapos
France did this back in 2019…why can’t we? Buxton School, a co-ed boarding school in Williamstown, MA, introduced the 2022-23 academic year with a new smartphone policy: No smartphones allowed. After the Wall Street Journal spotlighted the impact of this policy on campus life, Nat sat down with...
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The Art of Possibility with Benjamin Zander
Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and co-author of the book, “The Art of Possibility”, and an infamous TED Talk speaks about the essentialness of positivity in the classroom (and the classroom of life). Music is in all our hearts. Mr. Zander makes a beautiful case for it in…
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Cultivating Positive Masculinity with Craig Wilkinson
Join Nat and South African author, speaker and social entrepreneur Craig Wilkinson (www.fatheranation.co.za) as they discuss the crucial role men play in the lives of their youth and society. For anyone working with or raising boys in this day and age, their conversation will provide exploration...
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Boys as Relational Beings with Judy Y. Chu
What happens to boys as they become young men in today’s culture? How has the pandemic impacted the way boys perceive the world, and their place in it? How can we best guide our boys to become the young men they truly wish to be? Find the answers to these questions and many more in this timely...
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Relational Positivity with Mike Erwin
Nat's conversation is with Mr. Mike Erwin, co-founder of The Positivity Project, a nationwide program designed to empower our youngest generation through hope and possibility. Drawing from his experience from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mr. Erwin applies themes of collaboration,...
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Finding our Selves through Sisu with Katja Pantzar
How does our relationship to the environment help or hinder our ability to flourish in school and in life? Finland-based author, journalist, and Helsinki’s greatest ambassador, Katja Pantzar, joins us for a fascinating (and ice-cold!) deep-dive into the Finnish concept of Sisu (pronounced...
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Relational Trust with Parker Palmer
Season Two launches with this central question: What is relational trust? Why is it so important now, as we return to a Now Normal in K-12 schools? Join education thought-leader, author, and mentor Parker Palmer as he guides us down the path of trust, authenticity, and hope.
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Informs Relational Teaching with Zaretta Hammond
This one-hour episode dives deep into the elements of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) by understanding what CRT is…and is not. Esteemed writer and teacher-researcher Zaretta Hammond (Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain) defines the obstacles that prevent classroom belongingness for...
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Let the Children Play with Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Page
How do we ensure that our children receive the relational attention they need while remote? Join renowned Early Childhood Expert Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige as she navigates the world of learning through play…even while remote. This podcast is directly aimed at parents and educators and anyone…
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Meaning-Making in the Remote Classroom with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb
How do we create a remote classroom experience where emotions are the shared currency? Join Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and Dr. Rebecca Gotlieb as we explore the connections between emotions and cognitions in learning…and create strategies on how to incorporate them in the remote classroom.
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The Finnish Miracle with Dr. Pasi Sahlberg
Over the past two decades, Finland has been regarded with praise and envy when it comes to PISA scores and student/teacher wellbeing. But why is this the case? In what ways is Finland a positive model for other countries to aspire to? Dr. Pasi Sahlberg explains the Finnish Miracle and shares his...
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To Listen is to Understand with André Lee
Learning is stifled when a student feels not listened to. How can we use listening in order to hold inclusive conversations about race, identity and equity so that our students can optimally learn in the relational classroom? Educator, filmmaker, and thought-leader André Lee shares what matters...
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“Listen” to Me with Filmmaker Erahm Christopher
There's a lot of hearing in schools. Echoing hallways, lockers slamming, teachers talking, students playing. Yet there’s not enough listening going on. Erahm Christopher’s film, “LISTEN”, stimulates deeply proactive conversation thanks to the strength of its message about the need to be listened...
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The Hidden Power of Listening with Dr. Graham Bodie
During these times when voices need to be heard, listening skills are critical. In the first episode of our “Listen Up!” series, professor, consultant and listening expert Dr. Graham Bodie shares his wisdom and strategies that will help all listeners feel more comfortable and confident while...
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Compassion in the Classroom of Life with Jimi Slattery
What is compassion? Can it be taught? What is the difference between being compassionate and being nice? Join compassion (and compassionate!) thought-leader Jimi Slattery as he educates us on the centrality of compassion in relationships. In today’s globalized world, we tend to work better when…
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The Change Cycle with Lorri Palko
“The only constant is change”. Organizations undergo change in order to reinvent, adapt and grow. Human relationships are impacted each time change occurs. The way we respond to change is individual and relational. Change cycle expert Lorri Palko provides educators and workers from all fields…
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Rassias is Relational Teaching with Ann Diederich
When John Rassias died in 2015, he left behind a legacy of language instruction based on relationships. Through games, improvisation, and conversational banter, the Rassias Method views learning as cognitive and emotional…and social! Ann Diederich, a 25-year teacher and Rassias disciple, takes us...
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Are We Lonely or Alone? with Reverend Janet Broderick
What is loneliness? How does it manifest? What can we do to address loneliness? What are the modern contributors toward loneliness today? “Only Connect!”…but how do we achieve connection meaningfully and with intention? In this episode, Rev. Janet Broderick guides us through a thoughtful and open...
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Discovering the Special in Our Needs with Susanna Peace Lovell
Raising a child with special needs is a life-altering experience. This episode’s guest describes her experience with candor and love. Come join us on a uniquely authentic conversation that touches on the various themes regarding the gift that comes from the least likely of sources. You will leave...
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The Tribal Classroom with Dr. Louis Cozolino
The word ‘tribe’ is often viewed through a political lens. We stick to our own, feeling less safe to cross boundaries with those who think differently. Yet there is another definition of ‘tribe’ that applies to deep learning, which forms in tribal classrooms that promote cultures of safety and...
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Constructive Candor with Drew Kugler
Fortune 500 consultant Drew Kugler has worked with some of the best in the field of leadership coaching and public speaking. As someone well-versed in the prickly world of difficult conversations and diplomacy, Drew provides meaningful techniques regarding how to best mean what we say…and say…
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Building the Remote Classroom (A Teacher’s Perspective) with Marc Rudajev
With all of the focus on remote teaching and its applications on learning and social/emotional development, it is essential to hear from the teachers themselves. By listening to their experiences, we gain a sense of what it feels like to swiftly pivot from the brick and mortar classroom to the...
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Building a Strong SEL Connection in the Remote Classroom with Brittany Collins
Join writer and education expert Brittany Collins as she shares her hope-filled wisdom about the opportunities that come with relational teaching in the remote classroom. During our conversation, we explore topics such as the need for trauma-informed teaching, the power of writing in...
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Building a Thriving Remote Classroom with Dr. Tyrone Howard
Regarding the nationwide move to remote teaching, UCLA professor Dr. Tyrone Howard stated, “The (teachers) best able to take lessons online already had strong relationships with their students and their families.” In this episode, Dr. Howard speaks about the positive effect of remote learning on...
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It’s Cool to Be Kind with Ben Berger
The Kindness School Foundation’s Executive Director Ben Berger takes us from London to Switzerland to Bhutan, where he shares stories highlighting kindness in schools and communities. Ben's story is relatable to all who crave kindness and community during these unprecedented times.
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Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building an Online Mindset with Hamish Mackenzie
This episode highlights the importance of a growth mindset - for both teachers and students - when making the transition toward remote learning.
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Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building the Remote Classroom with Brad Rathgeber
This episode articulates three primary components toward building a strong and stable distance learning environment while understanding that perfection is not the main goal.
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Making Remote Teaching Relational: Building Empathy Online with Claire Goldsmith
This episode centers on how building a remote classroom community can provide unforeseen gains in empathy, collaboration, and connection.
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Teacher Wellbeing with Adrian Bethune
This episode is about wellbeing. Join me and primary school teacher, author, and consultant Adrian Bethune for an inspiring and hope-filled conversation about areas of happiness that matter most: eudaimonia, flourishing, contentment and confidence.
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The Art of Teaching with Andria Zafirakou
Andria Zafirakou, a teacher at Alperton Community School in Brent, UK, won the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. She is passionate about education and changing the lives of young people and underserved communities through creativity. Andria used the $1 million prize money to found a charity called…
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Relationships Matter Most with Rob Loe
Dr. Robert “Rob” Loe launches the London miniseries of “Reach Teach Talk” with a powerful discussion on the importance of relational teaching. Rob is the Founder of Relational Schools Project and currently CEO of The Relationships Foundation. Listen and learn from the global research that…
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Teaching and Coaching with Alex Rosenblum
What is the difference between being a teacher and being a coach? Over the past decade, Alex Rosenblum has been a massively successful secondary school history teacher and 4-time championship football coach. Join us as we dive into the nuances between both, and learn strategies from someone who…
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Mindfulness and Learning with Suze Schwartz
What is the difference between being a teacher and being a coach? Over the past decade, Alex Rosenblum has been a massively successful secondary school history teacher and 4-time championship football coach. Join us as we dive into the nuances between both, and learn strategies from someone who…
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The Power of Belief with Brian Wogensen
25 years ago, Brian Wogensen was a stonemason’s apprentice in the foothills of rural Tuscany. For over two decades, he has been a supremely effective and deeply beloved English teacher. Join us as we navigate his course from Siena to his decades-long teaching career in Los Angeles. And learn how...
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Adolescent Health with Oona Hanson
Los Angeles-based Parent Coach Oona Hanson has been a high school English teacher, a one-on-one academic tutor, and a parent educator. Listen to Oona share her definition of health while she explains why the student-parent-teacher "relationship triangle” is critical toward its maintenance.
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Two-Sides of Technology with Matthew Arnold
Over the past 25 years, Matthew Arnold has been an educational technologist at schools in Chicago and Los Angeles. During that time, he has journeyed from a classroom technology evangelist to one of its greatest skeptics. His story is fascinating, and his wisdom benefits us all.
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The Call to Teach with Chip Williams
A former cover model goes on a road trip and receives the call to teach on the Pacific Coast Highway, under a full moon. You can’t make that stuff up! 25 years since, Chip Williams has found himself in classrooms from Los Angeles to Turkey, observing the importance of teaching to the spirit in…
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Only Relate! The best teachers understand that relationships are at the heart of learning. Join international educator Nat Damon and guests as they discuss the importance of trust-based human connection both in the classroom and the world our students are growing into.
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