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Dr Jodi Richardson
Dr Jodi Richardson
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•Jodi started her career at The Peninsula School, teaching various subjects and quickly gained the respect and love of the school community.
•She later joined Beyond Blue, contributing to the development of 'The Schools Intervention' program to improve Australian students' mental health.
•Jodi pursued further education, earning First Class Honours in Exercise and Sports Physiology and completing a PhD at Monash University.
•Afterward, she turned her passion for science writing into articles for Australian publications and worked as an Exercise Physiologist, specializing in anxiety and depression support.
•Jodi expanded her expertise with studies in the Science of Happiness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and launched The Happiness Retreat.
•She authored two books, 'Anxious Kids' and 'Anxious Mums,' and launched the 'Well, hello anxiety' podcast, all of which garnered international acclaim.
•Jodi is now a prominent anxiety and well-being speaker, supporting schools and workplaces worldwide while promoting mental health and well-being for individuals and families