Aug. 28, 2025

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Join St John's School in this episode, Vanessa Sokal (Mental Health Lead) and Dr. Liz Pritchett (Assistant Head Pastoral Care & EDI) talk with author and coach Natalie Costa about helping teens manage anxiety during the back-to-school transition. Natalie shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-life advice to support both parents and teens during this emotionally challenging time of year.

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