What if every classroom taught kids how to breathe, regulate, and belong?
In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Riki Rattner, founder of Be Well in School, a Nashville nonprofit redefining mental health and mindfulness in education.
Riki shares her journey from growing up in a high-pressure academic environment to creating a program that helps students and teachers manage stress, build emotional resilience, and foster real connection. Together, they explore how Be Well is transforming school culture by cutting discipline issues, boosting learning outcomes, and reminding us that it’s okay to not be okay.
🎧 Topics: education reform, student mental health, mindfulness, emotional regulation, trauma-informed teaching, and community impact.
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Riki Rattner
Founder, Be Well in School
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