In this episode, I talk with Naomi Gliva about her journey from being burned out and exhausted to thriving and empowered. She shares how unrealistic cultural norms about time expectations in her school led her to have feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and eventually burnout. She and I talk about how it’s okay to challenge those unspoken expectations to truly take care of yourself so you can be the best version of yourself and beat the burnout!
Oct 19, 2020•42 min
In this episode, I challenge your thinking about the goals that you set for yourself by getting you to think about not only DOING the things you need to do to reach your goals but to get you to think about how you can enjoy life in general. It’s important to look ahead into the future and create the vision you want for your life. You’ve got to think about not only what you want to ACCOMPLISH - but what you want to EXPERIENCE in your life.
Oct 12, 2020•26 min
In this episode, Dr. Fecich shares her experience with burnout as a Special Education teacher and how she went from working with middle schoolers to preservice teachers in higher education. We discuss the importance of sharing your voice, getting connected, seeking positive influences, and being conscious of the teacher brand you build for yourself with your online presence. This is a Burned and Over-It episode for teachers who need to think about their teacher brand, especially online, and may ...
Oct 05, 2020•42 min
In this episode, Erin and Dave Tashian share their experiences with teacher burnout in their 25 + years of experience in education. They share their daily efforts to be more mindful in their own lives and how they’re working hard to help other educators to be more mindful as well. They believe in focusing on educators first, so that mindful teachers can then help their students to also be more mindful of their daily work.
Sep 28, 2020•45 min
In this week’s podcast episode, I share with you the keys to the kingdom. I will ignite the spark that you already have inside you to get out of that negative mindset and to overcome burnout. All it takes is changing the way you think about your current reality by not letting your lizard brain take over. By just reframing your thoughts, you can significantly change your relationships, your feelings, and your LIFE.
Sep 21, 2020•25 min
In this episode, I talk with Tisha Strasser about how to be your true, authentic self. Trisha shares about her organization called Bring It-Push It-Own It and how she works to support and empower teenage girls through a variety of personal growth activities. We talk about how important it is to never settle for being anything less than your unique self. We have a candid conversation about what empowerment is and isn’t and what it should look like. In this episode, you will be left feeling empowe...
Sep 14, 2020•41 min
In this episode, I chat with Sam DiFillipo as he reflects on his journey in education. He shares how he used organizational strategies and mindset shifts to move from a burned-out teacher to being BURNED-IN! You will hear about how Sam was able to identify symptoms of burnout which he was able to then use to create the change he needed. Sam also drops some heavy truths about the power of understanding your teacher brand and how you can use the power of feedback to continue to grow as both an edu...
Sep 07, 2020•48 min
In this episode, I talk with Jen Molitor, author of The Happy Teacher Handbook , about her journey in education. Jen goes deep into her first years of teaching and how her feelings of burnout ultimately lead her to take a break from teaching, with the intention of never going back. But it was her leaning into her power of choice that empowered Jen to make the decisions that were best for her. Jen talks about the power of choice and how ultimately, it’s your CHOICE to remain burned out or to beco...
Aug 31, 2020•46 min
In this episode, I talk with Dawn Pensack about how she uses tapping techniques to manage feelings of stress and overwhelm, which were having a serious effect on her health. Dawn explains what Emotional Freedom Techniques are and how they can transform your life. She and I also get real about the difference between true self-care and self-indulgence and how it is your responsibility to have the conversations and make those tough choices that will get you out of burnout.
Aug 24, 2020•39 min
In this episode, I encourage you to focus forward paying attention to the stories and maybe even lies you're telling yourself as you move into this school year. Whether you're teaching virtually, with a hybrid model, or physically. I give you a simple strategy to look at what you "have" to do and how you can change the narrative you're having about those things.
Aug 17, 2020•23 min
In this episode, my friend and Alexis Shepherd and I address something that, quite frankly, should have been discussed a long time ago: racism and how white teachers can use their teacher voices to do better. Over the recent weeks, I’ve realized my own ignorance and am dedicated to having the hard conversations that need to happen when things are at their hardest. Alexis and I have a candid, open conversation where she shares her story along with advice and resources to support us all in doing b...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 47 min
This has been a school year for the history books - literally. Life as we know it was flipped on its head and you may be telling yourself, “TGIS (thank goodness it’s summer) If I can make it through this, I can make it through anything.” Maybe the only question you want to ask yourself is, sangria or margarita? However, August and September will be here before you know it - bringing with that fact a whole slew of unanswered questions. In this episode, I lay out the 5 W’s you should definitely be...
Jun 01, 2020•19 min
In this episode, Paula shares her journey from an overwhelmed perfectionist to becoming a Burned-In Teacher and what she did to change her beliefs about how to manage her time in and out of the classroom in order to save time to take action toward her personal and professional goals and passions. She shares how she got rid of that nasty “drowning” feeling that typically sets in after the first few weeks of school and shares how her preparation and dedication to her own journey actually prepared ...
May 25, 2020•36 min
In this episode, I’m going to answer a question I get asked a lot: “Amber - what the heck is a BURNED-IN Teacher anyway?” When your brand is questioned, it’s good because it means that you’ve made an impact in some way. You also become more self-aware, solidifying what you will and will not settle for in this life. When you decide to never settle for going back to burnout - well - that means you are well on your way to becoming a BURNED-IN Teacher. Let’s go!
May 18, 2020•25 min
Feeling stuck or drug down by those around you? Even while teaching virtually, we can find ourselves surrounded by people who want to keep us where we are, in a perpetual state of burnout. In this episode, I get down and dirty about the “Crab Mentality” and explain how others around you could be keeping you from your true potential. I teach you how to evaluate your “Top 5” and provide you with strategies to bring people in your life who can, and will, build you up instead of tear you down....
May 11, 2020•23 min
Time to kick settling to the curb! We’re going to reflect on all of the actions you’ve taken over the past eight months, talk about the opportunity that you have to become a BURNED-IN Teacher, and you’re going to leave this episode with a smile on your face and a plan in your brain! Let’s do this!
May 04, 2020•21 min
In this episode, I get real about the four biggest benefits to being burned-out- especially when being in quarantine. There are several opportunities that you now have whether you’re trying to avoid burnout, are not burned-out, Burned and Bored, Burned and Unbalanced, or Burned and Over-It and I’m going to lay out all of the opportunities that you have to change your life while others choose to stay the same.
Apr 27, 2020•23 min
In this episode, I will be sharing with you what I have learned about being a “trauma steward” from the book Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others by Laura von Dernoot Lipsky I will discuss with you the different responses that one exhibits when faced with trauma. I will also remind you that, in this time, it is okay to show yourself grace when it comes to your long term goals and to take the time to focus on what matters most, your health and your ...
Apr 20, 2020•24 min
In this episode, I talk with Holly Thompson, a full-time school librarian and fitness coach about her challenges with burnout and how she’s come out on the other end of her burnout as a happier, healthier teacher by changing her mindset, habits, and perspective on what can happen when you meet challenges with a plan and daily action.
Apr 13, 2020•42 min
In this episode, I lay out the steps you can take today to start to make progress toward your goals and beat the burnout. If you have a vision and goals, but are unsure of how to organize the tasks and the time that it will take to work toward them, this is the episode for you!
Apr 06, 2020•27 min
In this episode, I jump on a live coaching call with Taylor, an Out the Door by 4 student who is currently struggling with her workload and some disruptive behaviors of her students at the beginning of her lessons as a Spanish teacher teaching from a cart. You’ll hear her share her story and share her goals as a fourth year teacher and the advice I give her to try with her students.
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, my coach and I talk about what it’s like to have a coach, why everyone should have one, and we get into a deep conversation about how a coach can’t be a superhero when it comes to taking action against your burnout. Leslee lays out the signs that she saw in me, when I struggled with burnout last fall and her viewpoint on what it’s like, as a coach, to watch someone you care about struggle.
Mar 23, 2020•58 min
In this episode, Amber Harper, Danna Thomas, and Gretchen Bridgers host a webinar that is meant to bring some calm to the chaos surrounding school closures all over the world due to the Coronavirus and Covid19 Safety Precautions. These educators talk about balance, workflow, and collaboration as they discuss their experiences with working from home and offer suggestions and experiences with working from home for an extended amount of time.
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 38 min
In this episode, Kayse Morris tells us her story of going from classroom teacher dealing with postpartum depression and burnout to Teachers Pay Teachers success story and now to CEO of her very own online business where she helps other teachers create an online legacy. She gets vulnerable about her struggle with daily symptoms of burnout and how when she found her passion for creating her own teaching resources, everything changed.
Mar 09, 2020•45 min
In this episode, we're talking VISION! I walk you through the steps it takes to Determine Your Long Term Goals. It’s different to say you want something and to not act, vs stating your goal and planning for actual success. Therefore, step six in the BURNED-IN Process is all about figuring out what you want in the first place!
Mar 02, 2020•29 min
In this episode, I take you through the steps you can take to begin to create the schedule of your dreams. When you you don't create a vision and plan for your schedule, others will do it for you. This can lead to overwhelm and burnout, so follow these steps to begin to take action towards a schedule and life that will help you on your quest to be a happier more fulfilled human being!
Feb 24, 2020•42 min
In this episode, I go deep into when, how, and why you should decide whether to say yes or no, when asked to do, be involved, or commit to something. You have a choice and as a BURNED-IN Teacher you have to know how to take your power back and say "No" or "Yes" with confidence.
Feb 10, 2020•33 min
In this episode, I go solo to let you in on what you can start doing today to extend your reach and possibilities as you take action to get out of teacher burnout by reevaluating how you spend your time and what you can do to make more of it.
Feb 03, 2020•28 min
In this episode, I go solo to let you in on the eight mantras I encourage my Burned-In Teacher Tribe Members to incorporate into their daily lives. I let you know WHY it's so important to change the things you say to yourself and how to change your actions by changing your self-talk.
Jan 27, 2020•19 min
In this episode, Josh Wenning, Executive Director of Region 8 Education Service Center and Certified Strengths Coach, helps me to navigate through my strengths and helps all of us understand how our strengths help us understand ourselves and others better, therefore creating stronger relationships, classrooms, and work culture.
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
