Best Darlington School Podcasts (2024)

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Class of 2024 Commencement Address 10:59

2d ago10:59

10:59

Welcome to Episode 165 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special Commencement episode, listen to Gordon Smith ('71), chairman of the Board of Trustees and retired executive director and chief operating officer of the United States Tennis Association, give his Commencement address on May 18. Smith reminds graduates that the tools they've received a…

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School Can't: Strategies to support your child, with Dr Catherine Kizana 41:21

3h ago41:21

41:21

Does your child suffer from 'School Can't'? School Can’t… also known as school refusal, school phobia, school avoidance or school anxiety, is a condition where a child or teenager refuses to attend school or experiences extreme distress when faced with the prospect of going to school. It's more than just about not wanting to go to school. It involv…

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Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Address 14:57

8d ago14:57

14:57

Welcome to Episode 164 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special episode, listen to Heather Shores, Upper School history teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 17. Shores was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she gives the Class of 2024 six pieces of wisdom that she wishes she knew as a hig…

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Unlocking Academic Achievement: Supporting your teen's High School journey, with Ki Yan Baldwin from Kalibrate-Ed 41:44

10d ago41:44

41:44

Got a teenager at high school? Want to support them to reach their personal goals? Ki Yan Baldwin is an education strategist and Founder of Kalibrate Education. In this episode, we shares many practical tips about how to help your child achieve great results whilst nurturing their overall wellbeing, ensuring teenagers are poised for the best univer…

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Department Head Spotlight: Brian Inman 32:25

15d ago32:25

32:25

Welcome to Episode 163 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with History Department Head Brian Inman about his career as an educator, his passion for history education and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click for c…

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Reflecting on the Class of 2024 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

Welcome to Episode 162 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2024 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Student Body President Oliver Liu ('24), Honor Council President Maddox Andrews ('24) and Discipline Committee President Jennifer Hughes ('24). They discuss the senior class's academic, at…

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How to Thrive in Motherhood, with Tara Darlington 39:27

25d ago39:27

39:27

Is it possible to ‘thrive’ in motherhood? Tara Darlington from Empowering Motherhood believes that it is… and shares her wisdom about how to make that a reality! In this episode, Tara shares: How to integrate self-care into your daily life as a busy mother so that it nourishes you and your family. The importance of creating a lifestyle and family r…

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Spring Varsity Sports Recap 19:58

30d ago19:58

19:58

Welcome to Episode 161 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Sam Clark (boys' lacrosse), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse), Betina Fuentes (boys' and girls' tennis), Kevin Hunt (boys' and girls' track and field), Matt Larry (baseball), Al Shorey (boys' and girls' soccer) and Ja…

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A Look at Darlington Robotics 17:57

1M ago17:57

17:57

Welcome to Episode 160 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Science Department Head Owen Kinney talks with juniors Ansel Enverga, Linda Pan and Javin Pandya about the Darlington robotics team, including their recent trip to the World Championship, the life-skills they're gaining from their involvement on the team and more. Click here for com…

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The biggest mistakes parents make (and how to avoid them!), with Dr Justin Coulson 42:38

1M ago42:38

42:38

We all want to be the best parents we can for our kids... but nobody is perfect, and we can always learn new tips to help our kids thrive! From setting high expectations and comparing our kids to others, to being a little bit "too" gentle in our parenting, Dr Justin Coulson outlines the biggest mistakes parents make... and shares his expert guidanc…

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A Look at Communication Arts & the Jabberwokk Yearbook 18:10

2M ago18:10

18:10

Welcome to Episode 159 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell talks with Ethan Pender ('16), communication arts teacher, and Jabberwokk yearbook Editor-in-Chief Aiden Parsa ('24), Photo Editor Kaya Nadu ('26) and Design Editor Murray Ellington ('26). They discuss the production of this year's Jabberwokk, the c…

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A Chat with Britta (Stern) Graf ('94) 26:55

2M ago26:55

26:55

Welcome to Episode 158 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Britta (Stern) Graf ('94) about her "life-changing" experience as a one-year boarding exchange student at Darlington, her favorite memories and what she's doing now. Click here for complete show notes >>…

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Cyber Safety: How to protect your child from online predators, with Jen Hoey 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

Online predators hide in all corners of the internet… and it’s more important than ever to understand the risks, how to reduce harm and what to do if you suspect something isn’t right. We chat with Jen Hoey, Parent Cyber Safety Consultant who shares her important insights into the importance of digital protection for children. From social media pla…

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Gabrielle Culberson's ('26) Story: One Kid! One Kidney! 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Welcome to Episode 157 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Dean of Students for Global Education Tara Inman talks with sophomore day student Gabrielle Culberson and her mom, Rayan Hart-Culberson, about Gabrielle's journey with kidney disease and the upcoming One Kid! One Kidney! 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in her honor. Click here for complete sh…

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Department Head Spotlight: Kim Tunnell 38:32

2M ago38:32

38:32

Welcome to Episode 156 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Fine Arts Department Head Kim Tunnell about her love for the arts, what fine arts education looks like at Darlington and more. This is the fifth in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Click…

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Party Girl to Sober Mum: Victoria Vanstone's journey to Sobriety 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

Victoria Vanstone is the creator and host of the hugely popular Sober Awkward podcast. Her new memoir A Thousand Wasted Sundays is an unashamedly warts and all look at modern day drinking culture, its impact on mental health and one mothers journey into freeing herself from the grip of socially normalised binge drinking. Victoria grew up in 1980s E…

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A Look at Senior Ventures 19:22

3M ago19:22

19:22

Welcome to Episode 155 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator and head of Senior Ventures Rebekah Kinney talks with seniors David Edwards, Ava Belle Holcombe, Charlie May, and Isabella Spears about their year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they p…

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A Chat with David Sewell ('75) and Laura Guth ('19) 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

Welcome to Episode 154 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Annual Giving Julia Thomas ('07, LD '15) talks with boarding alumnus David Sewell ('75) and his step-daughter Laura Guth ('19) about their family legacy at Darlington, their experiences as boarding students over four decades apart and more. Click here for complete show n…

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Take a breath: Vaping in children, with LifeEd Lisa Woodward 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

Vapes, e-cigarettes, stigs, pods… they go by many names and they pose a health risk to our young people. Would your Year 5 or 6 child know what to do if a vape was offered to them? Would they understand the dangers? Would they know how to say "no"? It's frighteningly easy for kids to come across vapes. They might find one on the side of the road (y…

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Middle Grade Trips Recap 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

Welcome to Episode 153 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones talks with sixth-grader Finley Laliberte, seventh-grader Walker Kines and eighth-grader Sterling Pollard about their week-long grade-level trips in February. The students share their favorite moments and excursions, while making connections between …

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Department Head Spotlight: Melissa Smyly 26:33

3M ago26:33

26:33

Welcome to Episode 152 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with English Department Head Melissa Smyly about what English education looks like at Darlington, her career journey and her extracurricular involvement on campus. This is the fourth in a series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. Clic…

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How to build Healthy Habits with Dr Gina Cleo 33:15

3M ago33:15

33:15

Want to create lasting positive habits so that you can live the lifestyle you've always wanted? We sit down with the inspiring Dr. Gina Cleo to understand the power of habits - and how we can use them to propel our lives forward. Dr. Gina Cleo is a trained dietician, author, speaker and habit researcher. Gina specialises in guiding people to transf…

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A Look at iPeriod 19:57

4M ago19:57

19:57

Welcome to Episode 151 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Chastain talks with seniors Noelle Adams and Ivan Horvat, junior Kathleen Hwang, and sophomore Ava Ann Woods about iPeriods at Darlington, why they're an important part of the daily schedule, and how they have helped them develop their interests and passions. …

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Winter Varsity Sports Recap 20:14

4M ago20:14

20:14

Welcome to Episode 150 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Andrea Frazier (swim/dive), Melissa Smyly (basketball cheerleading), Mark Tunnell (girls basketball) and Nathan West (boys basketball) about the winter athletic season at Darlington. You'll…

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Expert Baby Sleep Tips from Sleep Consultant, Catherine Thompson 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

Are you struggling with getting your baby or toddler to sleep? Or simply want to learn some tips about how to make the process easier? We chat to Baby Sleep Consultant for her expert tips about how to get more sleep for baby... and for YOU! Plus: What age should a baby be able to ‘sleep through’ the night? Should you use an app to track baby sleep?…

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A Chat with Banks Mattingly ('11) 22:43

4M ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to Episode 149 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with Banks Mattingly ('11) about his boarding experience at Darlington, his involvement in the arts both by the Lakeside and beyond, and how Darlington has impacted his life and career journey. Click here for complete show notes >>…

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Career Day Keynote by Dwight Hutchins ('82) 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

Welcome to Episode 148 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special Career Day episode, listen to Dwight Hutchins ('82), senior partner and managing director at The Boston Consulting Group, give his Career Day keynote address on Jan. 29. In it, he shares how his Darlington experience shaped the person and professional he has become. Click here for co…

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How to raise kids without bribes, threats & punishments... with Stephanie Pinto 42:01

4M ago42:01

42:01

Want to learn how to raise your kids without bribes, threats and punishment? Emotional Intelligence Coach Stephanie Pinto, shares how you can replace this style of parenting with something much more respectful, productive and compassionate. In this episode of the Parenting Couch, you'll learn... What is emotional intelligence? How to get your kids …

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Producing "Chicago: Teen Edition" 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

Welcome to Episode 147 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with seniors J.R. Johnson, Seidy Pichardo, Kathryn Wilson, Kimberly Johnston and Xiya Burton about the Darlington Players' upcoming winter musical production of "Chicago: Teen Edition." They give a behind-the-scenes look at the production proces…

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A Chat with Bill Gilliland ('76) 22:40

5M ago22:40

22:40

Welcome to Episode 146 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Annual Giving Julia Thomas talks with boarding alumnus Bill Gilliland ('76) about his Darlington story, from his favorite memories to his family's boarding legacy. Click here for complete show notes >>By Darlington School

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RUMPUS Preview 22:08

5M ago22:08

22:08

Welcome to Episode 145 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Upper School administrative assistant Terar Everhart ('13) talks with dorm students Aden Davis, Michael Kearns, Meritt Reed, Phoebe Wilson, and day students Jack Bell and Ava Belle Holcombe about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington and how important RUMPUS is to the Darling…

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Service Beyond Self in the Community 33:38

5M ago33:38

33:38

Welcome to Episode 144 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Upper School history teacher Heather Shores talks with seniors Noelle Adams, Jennifer Hughes, Eva Mosley, Seidy Pichardo, Taylor Zhang, and sophomore Rayna Lee about Service Beyond Self, the community service program, and their involvement. Click here for complete show notes >>…

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Department Head Spotlight: Al Shorey 27:49

5M ago27:49

27:49

Welcome to Episode 143 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with Math Department Head Al Shorey about his transition from serving as a lieutenant colonel in the military to the teaching profession, his passion for math education and more. This is the third in a new series highli…

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Year in Review 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

Welcome to Episode 142 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Dean of Student Life Brant Evans, Director of Athletics Eddie Guth and Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell. Together, they recap the 2023 calendar year, sharing accomplishments within their departments, noteworthy moments and favorite memories from…

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Holidays Around the World 19:26

6M ago19:26

19:26

Welcome to Episode 141 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Dean of Students for Global Education Tara Inman talks with Elika Lamtar Mohammadi ('24), Moa Berglund ('25), Kathleen Hwang ('25) and Sammy Lewis ('26) to talk about their holiday traditions from around the world in celebration of the holiday season. Click here for complete show no…

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Self-care tips for mums 40:06

6M ago40:06

40:06

Are you feeling a little frazzled after a busy festive season? If 'self-care' has been at the bottom of your 'to do' list recently, it's time to change that. We chat with local spa owner, Jillian Coughlan, to find out some super simple ways that we can incorporate self-care into our daily lives, to improve our health, happiness and overall wellbein…

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Darlington Through a New Student's Eyes 21:23

6M ago21:23

21:23

Welcome to Episode 140 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Mark Tunnell, associate director of day admission in grades 6-12, talks with fifth-grader Georgia Elrod, sixth-grader CJ Roper, freshman day student Cora Fannin and freshman boarding student Sara Beth Snider about their experiences at Darlington as new students. Click here for compl…

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A Chat with Jennie Wright ('99, LD '16) 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Welcome to Episode 139 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Jennie Wright ('99, LD '16) about her family legacy at Darlington, her experience as a boarding student and her career journey that led her to her current role as chief counsel for the United States House Committee on Science, Sp…

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Tips for starting high school, with Claire Eaton 37:43

6M ago37:43

37:43

Is your child starting high school soon? Make the transition from primary to high school a smooth one. This podcast interview with Youth Mindset Coach, Claire Eaton, is packed with invaluable tips for both parents and students to help them get off to the best start! Starting high school is one of the biggest changes that your child will go through.…

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Department Head Spotlight: Cristy Baldwin 33:24

7M ago33:24

33:24

Welcome to Episode 138 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with World Languages Department Head Cristy Baldwin about her teaching background, what she loves about Darlington, her vision as department head and much more. This is the second in a new series highlighting each of Da…

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Thankful for Our Boarding Community 21:55

7M ago21:55

21:55

Welcome to Episode 137 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special Thanksgiving episode, Upper School Administrative Assistant Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) talks with boarding students Agatha Blocker ('25), Mina Zoroe ('25), John Courtnay ('26), Matthias Grasbon ('25) and Luis Weers ('25) about their Thanksgiving break plans and why they're thankful…

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Talking sex! How to talk to kids about sex, with Vanessa Hamilton 48:09

7M ago48:09

48:09

Do you know what to say when your child asks you how babies are made? From what age should you talk to kids about sex? How do you teach children about consent? These are just some of the many issues that are covered in this latest podcast episode with Vanessa Hamilton, Author of 'Talking Sex". Whether you're a parent, carer, health professional or …

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A Chat with Katie (Flint) Smith ('09) 25:22

7M ago25:22

25:22

Welcome to Episode 136 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Katie (Flint) Smith ('09) about her experiences as a four-year boarding student at Darlington, her career path and how she stays connected. Click here for complete show notes >>By Darlington School

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Fall Varsity Sports Recap 40:49

7M ago40:49

40:49

Welcome to Episode 135 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Brant Evans (cross country), Wayne Groves (football), Anna Harris (softball), Christina Kopp (volleyball) and Melissa Smyly (spirit and competition cheerleading) about the fall athletic season at Darlington. You'll he…

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Divorce: A step-by-step guide from Family Lawyer, Anna Roberts 33:37

7M ago33:37

33:37

Are you in an unhappy or unhealthy marriage, and have been thinking about separation? If you're unsure of the first steps to take, or what might be ahead of you, be sure to listen to this enlightening interview with Family Lawyer, Anna Roberts from Delaney Roberts Specialist Family Lawyers. One of the 'most asked' Anonymous questions in the North S…

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Department Head Spotlight: Owen Kinney 19:59

8M ago19:59

19:59

In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Science Department Head Owen Kinney about his history at Darlington, his goals as department head, and much more. This is the first in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. This episode was recorded on Oct. 10. Click here for complete show notes >>…

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Behind the Curtain: Designing the Fall Play 22:58

8M ago22:58

22:58

Welcome to Episode 133 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with student designers of the fall play, Reese Bell ('26), sound; Mily James ('25), publicity; SK McQueen ('26), lighting; and Seidy Pichardo ('24), costuming. They discuss their creative processes and how their design elements came to fruition …

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Feng Shui for health, wealth & happiness with Patricia Lohan 42:18

8M ago42:18

42:18

A happy life starts with a happy home... and Feng Shui is a four-thousand-year-old practice that can be used to supercharge your home to create a balanced and harmonious space. Feng Shui Expert Patrica Lohan shared her top tips for updating your home to balance your house's energy, find greater flow and design a living space that can help you reali…

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A Chat with Mac Gilliland ('08, LD '17) 15:02

8M ago15:02

15:02

Welcome to Episode 132 of The Darlington Podcast! In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Mac Gilliland ('08, LD '17), assistant professor of chemistry at Furman University. He shares about his experience as a boarding student at Darlington, his recent 15-year class reunion at Alumni Weekend and his career journey. Cl…

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2023 Distinguished Alumnus 29:57

8M ago29:57

29:57

Welcome to Episode 131 of The Darlington Podcast! In this special episode, listen to Dr. Bob Hortman ('72) give his address as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award on Oct. 6. Hortman reflects on his life and Darlington experience and offers words of wisdom for Upper School students as they navigate their own journeys. Click here fo…

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