Saying “No” is the ultimate self-care because you are taking care of yourself by establishing healthy boundaries and allowing yourself the time to say “Yes” to what you want more of in your life. In this episode, you will learn strategies for knowing when to be involved in or commit to something new and understand that you have a choice in what you say “No” and “Yes” to. As a BURNED-IN Teacher, you must know how to take your power back and say "No" or "Yes" with confidence and keep yourself out ...
Jul 04, 2022•40 min
In this episode, I share what you can start doing today to extend your reach and possibilities as you take action to get out of teacher burnout. I will talk to you about how - by reevaluating how you spend your time - you can make time to do the things that bring you joy and move the needle forward so you can live a happier, more fulfilled, life. Extending your reach and possibilities is really about taking action and thinking about what needs to change so you can get more out of life and beat t...
Jun 27, 2022•36 min
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. When working to grow through your burnout, you can sometimes find yourself surrounded by people who keep you stuck where you are. It’s important for you to pay attention to the people that you spend most of your time with. This episode will teach you how to evaluate your “Top 5” and provide you with strategies to bring people in your life who can, and ...
Jun 20, 2022•31 min
My goal with this episode is to get you to think about the habits that you currently have and the ones you need in order to nurture your strengths. In it, I get personal with you by sharing how I’m analyzing some of my habits and how they affect my life, as well as what I’m doing to change and instill new ones. This week’s episode is dedicated to getting you to reflect on and nurture your strengths and how your habits contribute to not only your teaching, but your entire life. For more informati...
Jun 13, 2022•30 min
In this episode, I review with you important take-aways from past interviews with experts about trauma that you can use to support both yourself and your students, and I share how I’ve used the Serenity Prayer to tackle some drama in my own life. I also dive into what drama sounds like on social media and in real life and ways that you can be strong AND vulnerable, so that you have the SERENITY to accept the things you can't change and the COURAGE to change the things you can move forward in you...
Jun 06, 2022•40 min
This episode is all about reflection and then action. Dear teacher, your journey out of burnout starts with deciding that you refuse to sit inside of your challenges and that you are capable and worthy of finding solutions, so you can move on to a happier and more fulfilled life. However, in order to act, you first have to get clear on what's truly challenging you and why. That's what today's episode is all about: Reflecting on your challenges. For more information and show notes, go to www.burn...
May 30, 2022•37 min
In this episode, I talk with Alexis Shepard; a former educator that used her experience with burnout to create a platform - The AfroEducator - to empower teachers to live and teach more authentically. Together, we define what the “good teacher” narrative is and how the stories that teachers tell themselves - and accept - can further deepen the feelings and effects of burnout. In this episode, Alexis shares strategies that you can use to maintain a positive mindset and to challenge the “good teac...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
I understand that when you are in a state of burnout, positivity, and gratitude can be difficult to come by; so in this episode, I remind you about the huge impact of your mindset and the vocabulary you use. The vocabulary you use impacts the way you think, and behave and also determines your future. If you are thinking to yourself that you need to re-brand yourself, then listen to this episode to find out how. Ready to take your next best step out of burnout? Sign up for my FREE Masterclass - H...
May 16, 2022•39 min
In this episode, I talk with Danielle Nuhfer, a teacher, and Certified Mindfulness Instructor. I’m so excited to share this episode with you because, just like me, she turned her passion for helping teachers into a business and it’s a really good one! In our conversation, she shares her journey from burned-out teacher to Certified Mindfulness Instructor and how her struggle with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm led her to have to make a decision about her career in education: either quit teaching ...
May 09, 2022•33 min
In this episode, I’m reaching back into the Burned-In Teacher Podcast vault to bring you an inspiring past episode to help you no matter where you are at in your journey out of burnout. In this episode, I introduce you to the first step in my 8-step process - Begin Where You Are - to get you out of burnout so you can live a happier, more fulfilled life. I’ll talk you through 5 actionable steps that you can start today to begin where you are and start your journey out of burnout.
May 02, 2022•35 min
In this episode, I talk with Kelsey Sorenson, former substitute teacher turned CEO of her own business, Wife Teacher Mommy. Kelsey shares her inspiring story of how she was able to transform her experiences with burnout into a flourishing business that works to support teachers. In this episode, she also shares her advice for those Burned and Unbalanced teachers out there so they have the strategies they need to approach each day feeling rejuvenated.
Apr 25, 2022•39 min
In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of Heart-Centered Classroom Management, focusing on strategies to navigate difficult student behavior. Discover innovative approaches to engage your students' hearts and minds, paving the way for authentic connections and enhanced academic success, while effectively addressing difficult student behavior. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a fresh face in the field, this episode is your gateway to unlocking the true potential of your teach...
Apr 18, 2022•58 min
In this episode, we honor Financial Literacy Month and show a little Teacher Appreciation with an interview with Kristina Ellis from Ramsey Solutions. Kristina Ellis is a best-selling author who believes no student should be burdened by student loans. She has helped thousands of students earn a debt-free education by sharing practical wisdom from her personal experience of earning over $500k in college scholarships. Kristina inspires us with some very uplifting stats about teachers and our poten...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min
In this upcoming episode, join me for the second part of "Transforming the Classroom with My Disruptive Behavior Solution." I'll be delving deep into my innovative approach to classroom management. I'll share insights into my simplified yet highly effective methods that ensure consistent expectations across subjects, promoting student autonomy and self-regulation. Throughout the episode, I'll be sharing candid anecdotes from my own experiences and offering practical tips that have proven to be i...
Mar 28, 2022•37 min
I'm sharing solutions to disruptive classroom behavior by talking about how I support my students in moving through disrespectful, defiant, and disruptive behaviors through procedures and expectations that I started the year with as well as new ones that have evolved by necessity this school year. I choose not to settle for having the same old conversations about how disrespectful "today's kids" are. Instead, I have used this as an opportunity to learn new ways of helping my students to stop and...
Mar 14, 2022•34 min
This podcast episode is about building resilience in teachers by uncovering how educators can transform moments of loneliness and sadness into opportunities for growth and strength. This episode provides practical strategies and heartfelt advice as I share a blog post I wrote back in 2016 called “Dear Sad, Lonely, Depressed Teacher” that will leave you feeling empowered to thrive in your teaching journey. Whether you're facing burnout or seeking to enhance your well-being, don't miss out on this...
Feb 28, 2022•29 min
In this episode, I share my own, personal struggle with the Winter Blues AKA Seasonal Affective Disorder. I can always tell when it's settling in and I also know what has helped me in the past two years to do more than feel like I'm just surviving the winter. This is important because I feel your personal and professional life shouldn’t feel “on hold” or held hostage by the winter months and I choose not to settle for tears or being sedentary and isolated for 3 months of my life. In this episode...
Feb 21, 2022•39 min
In this episode I chat with my good friends Molly Wheatley @mollyawheatley and Alexis Shepherd @theafroeducator about all of the negativity we are seeing on Teachergram, Facebook, Twitter, etc and how we move through it. You see, although we see the negativity, we choose to stay on Social Media because we see that the benefits of connectedness far outweighs the negative parts of it. We share with you practical strategies for how you can navigate social media, so that you are using it in a way th...
Jan 31, 2022•47 min
Discover the key to true harmony in life with the latest episode of the Burned-In Teacher Podcast! Together we will not only unravel the myth of work-life balance but also how to achieve it by introducing the concept of the "seven pillars" that form the foundation of a resilient and fulfilling life. In this episode, we'll dive into the challenges of teaching, exploring how to draw strength from various aspects of life—work, family, personal, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual—to na...
Jan 24, 2022•23 min
In this episode, you get to hear my interview with Jake Miller, an 8th grade Science teacher from Ohio share his story of teacher burnout and how he's used it to reimagine his role as an educator to support himself and his students. Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. He works as a science teacher in Ohio and previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an...
Dec 13, 2021•54 min
If you're not asking yourself these 3 questions you could feel like you're running on the perpetual "hamster wheel" of #teacherlife. In this episode, I share a quick story of why these questions are so helpful and how you can apply them to your specific job title anytime, anywhere. So if you're struggling with teacher burnout and find yourself saying "I have too much on my plate." this is the episode for you. For more information and show notes to go https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-123-3...
Nov 29, 2021•21 min
In this episode, Kym and Heather, two Burned-In Teacher Tribers, open up about their experience with meeting each other through The Burned-In Teacher Mastermind. This Mastermind not only includes my unique 8-step BURNED-IN process, but it's also a supportive community that'll help you grow through your burnout. Also in this episode, Kym and Heather share how they have (and continue to) support one another on their journeys out of teacher burnout.
Nov 15, 2021•47 min
In this episode, I interview Nancy Ynchaustegui - a veteran middle school science teacher and health coach that empowers her students and clients to embrace their uniqueness and challenge the status quo. She empowers teachers by teaching them how to get back to themselves in 2 simple but - not easy - steps. For more information and show-notes go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-121-Becoming-a-Deviant-Teacher-with-Nancy-Ynchaustegui...
Oct 11, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Janelle Owens shares how she's used what she learned from her experience with Burned-In Teacher three years ago today. She shares her biggest take-aways, how her life has changed over the last three years, and her advice to teachers who are feeling stuck, isolated, alone, and burned-out. For more information and show notes, go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-120-the-original-bit-then-and-now...
Oct 04, 2021•36 min
In this episode, I share with you a snippet of my Burned-In Teacher Workshop: How to Beat Teacher Burnout, Even When It Seems Impossible. In this workshop you'll learn: why the old way of practicing self-care isn't working and what you can do about it; what it means to "let go" in the face of consistent challenges and changes; mindset shifts you can make now to set "future you" up for success; the secret to making 2021 the best year of teaching EVER - and I mean it, and h ow teachers like you ar...
Sep 27, 2021•19 min
In this episode, I go solo to talk about the excuses that you could be making that are holding you back and therefore, holding you in burnout for far too long. It can be easy to say, "I can't..." and when it comes to teacher burnout, I know that sometimes it can be easy to make excuses for why things can't or won't change for you. I invite you to join me for a brand new Burned-In Teacher Workshop called How to Beat Teacher Burnout Even When It Seems Impossible. Go to www.burnedinteacher.com/work...
Sep 20, 2021•13 min
In this episode, Chrissy Crolly shares an impactful story of resilience and revelation that caused her to make small and big changes in her teaching life for the sake of her health. Chrissy Crolly is a former burned-out elementary school educator who utilized solution-focused coaching to find her passion in supporting other leaders and educators in building systems that support proactive and positive outcomes for all students. Chrissy wants to encourage you to: 1. Take time to learn strategies t...
Sep 13, 2021•49 min
In this episode, I chat with Dan Tricarico - AKA The Zen Teacher - about how he used his burnout as an opportunity to start inspiring other teachers to live a more Zen lifestyle. During this interview, we talk about how it’s sometimes difficult to create change in our environments, so it’s important to remember that we can look inwards and create the changes that we need to become BURNED-IN. For more information and show-notes go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-116-getting-zen-with-da...
Sep 06, 2021•42 min
In this episode, I share my top reason for being so grateful to be back in the classroom after taking three years to work on Burned-In Teacher full time. I have missed the classroom and most of what comes along with it for some time and I'm laying it all out for you today! I have to admit, I do share a little more than my gratitude for being back in the classroom this year, however. I also share how important it is to make sure that the Burned-In Community is for you. There comes a time in our c...
Aug 30, 2021•55 min
In this podcast episode, we will explore the power of balance, simplicity, and well-being as she prepares for a new chapter in her teaching career and coaching role. Gain insights from Angela Watson, a virtual mentor, and discover the secrets to increasing teacher productivity and efficient time management. Tune in for inspiration and guidance on embracing change and finding fulfillment in education. Join us on this path to create a harmonious and purposeful future in the classroom and beyond. R...
Jun 21, 2021•58 min
