It's our first ever Life After Teaching podcast. We are on a massively steep learning curve currently, so please be gentle with us!   In this first episode, there is an introduction explaining who we are and how the podcast has come about.  This is followed by a brief chat between Sharon and I about teachers feeling deskilled and some thoughts about mental health. The main interview is with Stacey Hughes, an ex-Pat scouser now in Australia, who chats with us about her experiences in different toxic school environments.   It's a little raucous at times and the occasional swear word slips out.   Please be aware that there is conversation around mental health - nothing explicit or detailed but it may bring some feelings to the fore if you have experienced workplace bullying or mental health challenges.   Sending you positive thoughts for the week ahead.   Please come and find us on Facebook by searching for  "Life After Teaching - Exit the Classroom and Thrive"   Interlude music by Goose Chase with an excerpt of their recent release "Rich Get Richer" - find them on most music platforms and social media (Goose Chase UK)