Welcome to a new episode of the Thrive Podcast from St John’s School! Join Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head, Pastoral Care & EDI) as they dive into the crucial topic of psychological safety with expert guest Hannah Sherbersky.

Hannah is a family and systemic psychotherapist, educator, and passionate advocate for relational approaches to mental health and wellbeing. She currently serves as Director of the Systemic Portfolio and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the University of Exeter.

Together, they blend psychological theory with real-world experience, offering parents and carers practical insights into what psychological safety looks like in family life, why it matters, and how to build it at home. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring perspectives you can use right away!

🔗 Find Hannah Sherbersky:

• Website: https://hannahsherbersky.co.uk/

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hrive 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 Vanessa Sokal, Mental Health Lead at St. John’s School, as she dives into why winter can zap teens’ energy and motivation—and what really works to turn things around. With insights from psychology and research, Vanessa shares creative, actionable tools for parents to help teens stay engaged and energised, even on the gloomiest days.

📍 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

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_
  

📍 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

Media Mentioned

Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia

Brian Keane & Harriet Frew Podcast

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