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Episode 13

The Science of Mattering with guest Sarah McMillan

Episode

13

Description

Today, Andrew welcomes developmental psychologist Sarah McMillan to discuss “mattering”. Don’t worry, this isn’t some fancy quantum mechanics term – it’s actually a simple concept that has been around for centuries: ‘Mattering is about how we treat ourselves and how we treat each other.’  This may seem like common sense for most of us but as research is showing, young people today are more isolated than ever and their lack of communal interaction is deeply affecting their sense of worth, value, and identity – essentially the idea that they “matter”. This is a profoundly eye-opening conversation and we recommend bookmarking for future replays.

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Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com

Contact Sarah McMillan: sarah@mcmillaneducation.com

Books Mentioned:

Never Enough by Jennifer B. Wallace: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/about-never-enough

The Mattering Movement: https://www.thematteringmovement.com/

The Psychology of Mattering by Gordon Flett: https://a.co/d/84SuB8o

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://a.co/d/93GNsVA

About

Sarah McMillan

Sarah, along with her husband, Don, is the co-owner of McMillan Education, where she brings over 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and counselor in both college and independent school settings. Before founding McMillan Education, she held leadership roles at The Fay School, Boston University Academy, and St. Mark’s School, serving as an Upper School Head, Director of Studies, Dean of Students, and English Chair. Her career has spanned academics, admissions, and counseling, giving her a deep understanding of educational planning and student development.A highly regarded speaker on education, Sarah has developed curricula, faculty training programs, and counseling initiatives for students of diverse backgrounds. She holds degrees from Colby College, Boston College, and a doctorate in developmental and counseling psychology from Boston University, where she also taught graduate-level courses and supervised students in educational assessment, intervention, and counseling.Fluent in French, Sarah and Don live in France as much as possible, embracing their love for language, culture, and travel. When in the U.S., they divide their time between their homes and offices in Boston and southern Maine. A passionate Boston sports fan, Sarah is also an avid reader of history and philosophy, a dedicated gym-goer, and a Spartan race competitor. Their sons, Noah and Cameron, have provided firsthand insight into the educational journey, having attended independent schools—one as a recruited collegiate student-athlete and the other as an Army ROTC cadet who later became a U.S. Army field artillery officer and Iraq War combat veteran.When not working or traveling, Sarah enjoys long walks with her dogs, Crash and Socrates, and binge-watching French crime dramas.