Episode 091 Featuring Marie Gentles
From The Check-In With Podcast by The Check-In With Podcast
April 10, 2026 · 42 min · Season 4 · Episode 91
About this episode
Marie Gentles discusses her journey in education and therapy, focusing on understanding children's behavior and the impact of personal experiences on professional growth.
Understanding Behavior: A Conversation with Marie Gentles "Nothing's wrong with you." Summary In this episode of the Check-in With Podcast, host Calvin Anderson speaks with Marie Gentles, an OBE and behavioural specialist, about her journey in education and therapy. Marie shares her experiences growing up in a foster family, her passion for understanding children's behavior, and her innovative approaches to modifying behavior in educational settings. The conversation delves into the impact of personal experiences on professional growth, the significance of documentaries in showcasing her work, and the importance of awareness in understanding behavior. Marie also discusses the need for changes in the education system, the role of therapists in schools, and her upcoming projects, including a second book. Throughout the episode, Marie emphasises the importance of self-acceptance, curiosity, and the tools we have to support ourselves and others. Takeaways Marie Gentles grew up in a foster family, influencing her career. She specializes in understanding children's behavior as communication. Personal experiences, including caring for her mother, shaped her professional…
People in this episode
Host: Calvin Anderson
Guest: Marie Gentles
Topics covered
- behavior
- education
- therapy
- self-acceptance
- children's behavior
Keywords
- foster family
- behavior modification
- self-awareness
- documentaries
- therapists in schools
Mentioned in this episode
Products: second book
Books & works: Understanding Behavior: A Conversation with Marie Gentles, the Check-in With Podcast
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