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Key Points for Dr Jodi Richardson

  • Dr Jodi Richardson is recognised by the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership as an expert in student anxiety and selected by the Victorian Government as a credible education expert for a statewide public campaign, trusted at the highest levels of the education sector.
  • She was selected by Endota to share her nervous system and grounding strategies with their national audience, reflecting her growing reach and credibility across the broader health and wellbeing sector.
  • Jodi is the bestselling Penguin Random House author of Anxious Kids and Anxious Mums, both translated into multiple languages and reaching readers worldwide.
  • Creator and host of Well, Hello Anxiety, Jodie is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide, extending the learning journey well beyond the room. She is also a trusted media commentator appearing regularly on Melbourne radio and nationally on the TODAY Show, ABC Breakfast, Studio 10, Sunrise, The Age and more. 

Topics for Dr Jodi Richardson

  • Schools
    • What every teacher needs to know about anxiety in the classroom
      Anxiety is one of the biggest barriers to student engagement and learning, and most teachers are navigating it without a clear framework to guide them. Drawing on the Pause, Perspective, Progress framework, this practical session gives teachers a confident, consistent approach to recognising, responding to and re-engaging anxious students in their learning. Participants leave with classroom-friendly strategies they can use immediately, without adding to an already full plate.
    • Boosting teacher mental health and wellbeing: Practical strategies to manage stress, improve sleep and thrive
      Teaching is demanding in ways that most people outside the profession will never fully understand. For too many teachers, that demand has tipped into chronic stress, poor sleep and emotional exhaustion. In this warm, evidence-informed session, Dr Jodi introduces the FACE framework, a practical and memorable tool teachers can reach for on the days that test them most. Participants leave with the knowledge and practical strategies to manage pressure, improve sleep and increase their capacity to handle the demands of the role, and genuinely boost their mental health and wellbeing for a sustainable career.
    • Moving kids and teens from anxiety to resilience
      Anxiety doesn't stay at home. It spills into school, quietly shrinks their world and erodes a child's confidence and potential. In this warm, practical and hope-filled parent presentation, Dr Jodi helps parents understand what's really going on for their child, what they can do to genuinely help, how to work effectively with the school when needed, and when it's time to seek professional support. Parents leave with clarity, confidence and practical strategies that genuinely help their child thrive despite anxiety.
    • Calm under pressure: Real world strategies for anxiety, stress, sleep and study success
      Senior students are navigating some of the most high-stakes years of their lives, exams, leadership roles, future pathways and the constant pressure to perform, and these are the very things most likely to trigger anxiety. Using relatable examples, Dr Jodi helps students understand how stress and anxiety affect their memory, focus and ability to perform, and what to do about it when it matters most. They leave with clear insights and strategies they can use immediately to manage anxiety, sleep better, think more clearly and protect their memory and recall under exam pressure.
  • Organisations
    • Netflix isn't enough: Recovery strategies to protect performance and prevent burnout
      Most people think they're recovering when they're not, and it's quietly costing them their performance, their energy and their wellbeing. From saunas and ice baths to breathwork and supplements, there's never been more interest in recovery, or more confusion about what actually works. In this practical, science-informed session, Dr Jodi cuts through the noise, unpacks what the research actually says and shares the recovery strategies that genuinely work, with or without a cold plunge in sight. Participants leave understanding the science of genuine recovery and equipped with simple, accessible strategies they can start using today.

Testimonials for Dr Jodi Richardson

Dr Richardson's expertise in the field of anxiety is truly unparalleled. Her presentations are not only informative but also engaging and empowering.
Child and Adolescent Psychologist OAM
Author and Broadcaster

It's a rare combination to discover a speaker who speaks with credibility, but who also has the audience in the palm of her hand from the get go. She is outstanding with regard to both content and delivery.
Senior Psychologist
ProPsych

Teaching staff didn't stop talking about the sessions all day. Jodi is a wonderfully talented and engaging speaker. Most importantly her authenticity and genuineness further enhanced her message. Jodi comes with my highest possible recommendation.
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing
Academy of Mary Immaculate

Thank you once again for a truly brilliant day. You bring such a great combination of insight and practical understanding. You hit the mark every time.
Head of Wellbeing
Beaconhills College

Jodi's presentation to staff was outstanding. She engaged her audience, gave insights into anxiety and provided very clear strategies for staff to trial. Staff provided positive feedback about how useful the presentation was.
Director of Student Wellbeing
Methodist Ladies College

Having Jodi speak to our Maternal and Child Health PD Day was truly transformative. In a profession where we constantly put others first, it was powerful to be reminded that taking care of ourselves is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Our team left feeling inspired, empowered and more connected than ever.
Lead Maternal and Child Health
City of Casey

It was great to have someone so relatable sharing their knowledge and expertise, a mum, a teacher, a wellbeing guru, and most importantly someone who is not just talking the talk, but walking the walk. Your honesty and openness made it so easy for families to connect with you and the messages you shared.
Junior Wellbeing Leader
Kunyung Primary School

Dr Richardson's depth of knowledge and her relatable, compassionate approach captivated the audience, providing parents with practical, evidence-based strategies. Her ability to break down complex mental health concepts into actionable advice left parents feeling empowered and hopeful.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
Newport Lakes Primary School