The Joyful Learner

By: Richard Churchill
  • Summary

  • The Joyful Learner is an educational podcast digging into the question: what makes learning joyful? We explore this by conversing with anyone who is interested in learning, in which we chat about their experiences of joyful learning through stories.
    Richard Churchill
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Episodes
  • "Wired for Connection" with Dr. Jody Carrington
    Oct 22 2022
    In the launch of season 2 for #thejoyfullearnerpodcast we engage in a spirited conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington about how joyful learning experiences are deeply rooted in connection and hope.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Richard lost his joy; but he Found it again with Therapy & Learning . . . there is HOPE!
    May 31 2022
    🟡 TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES MENTAL ILLNESS & MENTAL HEALTH. PLEASE SEEK HELP IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING. HELP LINES FOR NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ARE LISTED BELOW. 🟡
    In this 5th episode of The Joyful Learner podcast, host Richard Churchill shares his story about mental illness and improving his mental health. Tune in to learn about how he began this wellness journey, which started with a phone call.

    Newfoundland & Labrador Mental Health Helplines:

    https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/findhealthservices/helplines/
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    14 mins
  • Keara Short lost track of time when learning about podcasting; it was joyful!
    Apr 29 2022
    Keara Short, a grade 9 student, knows that learning can be joyful. She developed a love of chemistry through a video game, she embraces 'messy' learning, and she even has an example of when she lost track of time because she was so engaged in editing a podcast. This conversation is a rich example of how much students love to learn; but are we giving them the right opportunities in our schools?
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    35 mins

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