In this final episode of the season, we discuss what we have learned from a year of researching, learning, and podcasting. We reflect on our RISE system in action in our lives and in our creative endeavor of a year of podcasting. We are currently developing our RISEforeducators website on WordPress, which will be live soon. We are available to lead virtual or live PD or workshops for staff on our self-care, self-management, and empowerment system RISE. Contact us on Twitter @RISEforeducator or I...
May 10, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Barbara Gruener. Barbara is an amazing human being who embodies kindness and compassion. Barbara is a master people connector and her passion for uplifting others is truly special. Be sure to order a copy of her latest book, Mr. Quigley's Keys which will be available June 1st! Connect with Barbara and learn more about her work on her website barbaragruenerauthor.com . She can also be found on The Corner On Character and on Twitter @BarbaraGru...
May 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Today we have a conversation with the wonderful Dr. Michele Borba. Michele is an educational psychologist, former teacher, and mom recognized for offering research-driven advice culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators. A frequent TODAY show contributor and recipient of the National Educator Award, she is the author of 25 books including UnSelfie, and her latest, THRIVERS: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Listen in as Michele offe...
Apr 26, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 51
This week we had an uplifting conversation with teacher leader and master online social connector Roman Nowak. Roman is a high school English teacher from Rockland, Ontario. He conducts the weekly Twitter chat #BuildHOPEedu on Sundays at 9 pm EST. In this episode, we talk to Roman about his upcoming book on spreading HOPE, how he builds communities online and uplifts other people's voices, and his own reflections on renovations he hopes to see in the world of education. We hope you are uplifted ...
Apr 19, 2021•30 min
In this episode, we discuss how we use the RISE system in our lives when we are experiencing intense emotions. We break down the specific tools that we personally use when we are feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, and everything in between. Join us as we share our body, inner voice, social and environmental tools that help us through tough times. Message us on Twitter or Instagram @RISEforeducator(s) or send us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you! Thank you so ...
Apr 12, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This week we had the pleasure of talking to virtual second grade teacher Melisa Hayes. We met Melisa through Barbara Gruener, a former guest and now friend. This inspired us to take a deeper look at the power of these kinds of connections- the ones that aren't in our lives everyday- and in this case, people we've never met in person. The research is really interesting- "weak ties" have the power to uplift and inspire us in so many different ways. We are grateful for our chat with @hayes_melisa!...
Mar 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, we discuss an E tool in our RISE system- an environment tool. How is your environment serving you? Our environment affects the way we function in this world. Take inventory of your surroundings and be mindful of colors, sounds, smells and clutter. We reference Marie Kondo and her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up, check out her website konmari.com for inspiration. We also highlight the wonderful Justin Sunseri's work of the Stuck Not Broken Podcast to illustrate real-l...
Mar 08, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, we share an R tool in our RISE system- a reset-the-body tool. We discuss how to connect your heart with your brain to synchronize your body. The more in sync you are, the better you feel. The better you feel, the better those around you feel. Check out Heartmath.com to learn more about unlocking the power of your heart. Tune into your heart with the one-minute coherence tool through focus, breath, and feeling. Find this tool and more on our Instagram page at riseforeducators and...
Mar 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 46
With the world putting its pieces back together, we all need to be a part of the puzzle. How do you socially connect with others? Where do you fit in at home, at work, and with friends in terms of power dynamics? Do you spend precious energy putting others on a pedestal? Do you place others above you or create a story about them that may or may not be true? Do you respond to stress by fawning people or situations? Fawning is when we people please to an extreme at the expense of ourselves. You de...
Feb 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Today we have a conversation with Evan Whitehead. Evan is a school district administrator, a national consultant for the Aha Process, and an advocate for equity, mental health, and mindfulness. He is also the creator of #Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks. Evan talks about teacher wellness, transitioning back to schools, and the servant mindset. You can connect with Evan on Twitter @EvanWhitehead00 or email him @ [email protected] Find our tool for this episode on our Instagram page @risefo...
Feb 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week we discuss the different relationship patterns that we all have. Are you secure, anxious, dismissive, or fearful in your relationships? You are most likely a combination. When you recognize how you are responding to others in your life, you are also able to recognize how others are responding to you. Use our tool to uplevel your relationships and your life! Find our tool on our Instagram page , and on Twitter at RISEforeducator. We're excited about our next project! Would you like a FR...
Feb 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Today we talk about the importance of self-compassion. We explore what giving yourself compassion looks like on a daily basis by speaking kindly to yourself, asking your inner critic voice to be gentle, and treating yourself as you would a close friend. We offer a tool to comfort yourself when you are experiencing difficult emotions. The tool walks you through mindfulness, a sense of common humanity, and love. Our tool can be found on our Instagram page riseforeducators and on Twitter @RISEfored...
Feb 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and cope when you are headed down your polyvagal ladder. In other words, when an event triggers you in your life, how do you respond? Do you go into fight or flight mode, do you shut down completely or are you able to stay calm and carry on? These are normal responses to daily stressful events in our lives. This episode is about planning ahead for these inevitable events by creating your own personal RISE kit. Decide ahead of time how you will regulat...
Jan 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week we talk about the Big 5 personality test and how it can help you connect with yourself and others. OCEAN is an acronym for the personality traits that are measured in the Big 5 test: Open, Conscientious, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Knowing yourself and others can help you better understand and function in the world. Find the tool for this episode on Twitter @RISEforeducator and Instagram @riseforeducators. Thanks for listening! Julie and Holly :)
Jan 18, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week is about choosing an area in your life to improve upon and then creating a habit to support it. We refer to Shawn Achor's book The Happiness Advantage and his principle # 5 -The Zorro Circle. By choosing a small area in your life to improve and focusing on just that, you gain a sense of control and a feeling of empowerment. We refer to the wonderful Justin Sunseri and his Stuck Not Broken Podcast about how we sometimes get stuck in our thinking, our behaviors, and our habits. So, draw ...
Jan 11, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we explore dreaming big and imagining our best life. We offer The Lifebook as a framework to get started. We discuss the 12 Lifebook categories to consider when designing your own lifebook. These categories are Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual, Romantic, Parenting, Social, Career, Financial, Quality of lIfe, and Life vision. This week is about imagining and beginning to design your best life. Reach out to us at riseforeducators@gmail, on Twitter at RISEfor...
Jan 04, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week we use our personal calendars as raw data to reflect on our lives and on our internal state. We use writing as a tool to draw out our emotions and desires for the coming year. We take time to honor ourselves and our lives here on Earth, just as we are. We end by crafting a word or a phrase to guide us and act as a lens to view and elevate our daily life events. We quote " The Book of Joy" by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu and mention Russell Brand and his YouTube channel. You c...
Dec 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This episode introduces 16 social superpowers. Decide which social superpowers you possess, and identify the superpowers of other people in your life. Use this knowledge to boost your social connections and uplevel your social groups. These social powers are adapted from the work of Vanessa Van Edwards and the scienceofpeople.com. Are you a nurturer, listener, balancer, networker, converser, chameleon, empowerer, magnet, storyteller, comedian, presenter, visionary, influencer, solver, decoder, o...
Dec 21, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week we discuss Edutopia's article written by Youki Terada and Stephen Merrill, The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020 . From rubrics to reading programs to the most effective virtual classrooms, we dig in and examine our own practice and experience as educators. You can find the tool for this episode and more on our Instagram page, riseforeducators , and on Twitter @RISEforeducator. Reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you! Thank you so much ...
Dec 14, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Today we discuss a Reset the body tool in our RISE system. This simple tool centers around the common everyday sigh. Did you know that we all sigh 12 times an hour? Sighing is one way our bodies regulate themselves. We discuss the science and emotion behind the common sigh and offer a tool to let go of stress and to feel free. Give it a try! Find this tool and more on our Instagram page riseforeducators and on Twitter @RISEforeducator Reach out to us at [email protected], we would love ...
Dec 07, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week we discuss the ASMR phenomenon. ASMR is currently the second most searched topic on YOUTUBE, so what is it all about? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the physical tingling sensation that begins in your scalp and moves down through the spine to the limbs. This can be triggered by auditory or visual stimulation. We discuss how it affects people differently, the science behind it, and how you can give it a try for yourself. Hey, we're in the middle of a Pandemic, why not? Let us k...
Nov 30, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Today we talk about the science behind gratitude and offer a simple gratitude tool to add to your daily life (no writing required!). Gratitude can support you in your relationships and expand your capacity for joy. Our 3G3 visualization tool inspired by RobScott.com involves taking 3 breaths, visualizing something or someone you are grateful for, and then taking 3 more breaths while holding this gratitude vision in your mind. Give it a try. It's free and available to anyone at any time. Find the...
Nov 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, we share a social tool in our RISE system to enhance our social connections to other people by uplifting and empowering them. Choose someone in your life to UPLIFT! An UPLIFT er is someone who Unboxes someone's potential, gives authentic Praise, Listens wholeheartedly, intentionally Includes this person, Features this person when they have an opportunity, and Trusts that this UPLIFTing will manifest in this person even if the results aren't immediately apparent. Check out the UP...
Nov 16, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Feeling unmotivated? Get up and moving with this 5-second trick! Check out melrobbins.com for the 5-second rule and more!
Nov 11, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Today we have a conversation with Will Yang, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer at Albert.io After coming across some amazing resources on Albert, we were lucky to sit down (virtually) with it's co-founder, Will Yang. Will tells us about Albert and how it can help support educators! Albert created tons of free distance learning resources helping teachers in building relationships remotely, running virtual parent-teacher conferences, and creating distance learning schedules. You can check them...
Nov 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today we offer a strategy for distancing yourself from the drama of life by speaking to yourself in the third person. We refer to the work of the wonderful Eckhart Tolle and his life-changing book, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Try shaking off your ego this week by giving this third-person self-talk tool a try. Find the tool on our Instagram page riseforeducators or on Twitter @RISEforeducator. Send us a note at [email protected] we would love to hear from you! Thank y...
Oct 26, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we discuss the concept of fake it until you make it in terms of facial expressions. Can a smile boost your mood? We discuss the research around the concept of the facial feedback theory and how raising your mood can raise your vibration and spread to others in your presence. Try our good vibes tool this week! We were inspired by Dr. David R. Hawkins and his work. , especially his book Letting Go-The Pathway of Surrender. Find our always free and available to anyone at anytime to...
Oct 19, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, we discuss tapping or the Emotional Freedom Technique. Tapping videos and more information can be found at eft.Mercola.com . Tapping is a form of psychological acupressure that has been shown to create balance in our energy bodies. Balanced energy leads to a reduction in pain, cravings, anxiety, and more. Give it a try! It's free and available to anyone at any time. Check out the tool for this episode on our Instagram page riseforeducators or on Twitter @RISEforEducator . Reach ...
Oct 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today we discuss the lost art of connecting with nature. In our high tech, socially distanced world we are living narrower lives. We are losing our ability to use our senses to help us navigate and feel connected to our earth and our true selves. Get outside or bring the outside in. Breathe deep, feel the wind, stop and smell the roses this week as you engage in our nature pyramid tool. Send us an email at [email protected] - We would love to hear from you! Check out the Nature Pyramid ...
Oct 05, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today, we have an awesome conversation with Justin Sunseri , host of the Stuck Not Broken Podcast. Justin is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that currently works in a school system and who is obsessed with the Polyvagal Theory. Justin talks to us about "The Ladder" analogy of your nervous system and how it affects all of us in a predictable manner every day. We discuss what it means to feel psychologically safe and how you can be aware of and regulate your own state as well as how you...
Sep 28, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 25
