The Resilient Teacher Podcast
The Resilient Teacher Podcast supports overwhelmed educators in reducing teacher burnout and making teaching sustainable. Each week, host Brittany Blackwell and her guests share inspiration and practical steps to avoid or recover from burnout. The show encourages listeners to personalize self-care and prioritize their well-being and mental health. It aims to help teachers make a greater impact in their classrooms and communities while maintaining balance.
Episodes
160. How to Build Student Agency and Reduce Classroom Struggle with the Learning Mountain Framework with Special Guest Jewellyn Forrest
What if the reason your students shut down at "I can't" isn't a motivation problem — it's that nobody ever gave them a map?Jewellyn Forrest, co-founder of AutonoMY Learning and instructor at the University of Texas at Austin, joins me with over 33 years in education to introduce a visual framework that's changing how teachers and students think about struggle, effort, and what learning actually lo
159. You’re Allowed to Have a Life During the School Year
Every August, teachers make the same promise to themselves: this year, I'm going to leave work on time. This year, I'm going to protect my time for myself and my family. And every year, that promise starts slipping the moment the calendar fills back up.In this episode, I'm getting into why "just set better boundaries" isn't the full answer — and what it actually takes to build a life that doesn't
158. What Grief Actually Looks Like in Your Classroom (And Why It's Not Just About Death) with Special Guest Kera Sanchez
Have you ever had a student who suddenly seemed defiant, checked out, or unmotivated — and you couldn't quite figure out why? What if it wasn't a behavior problem at all?Kera Sanchez, certified grief and resilience expert, founder of Get Griefy Magazine, and TalkDeath's 2025 Grief Educator of the Year, joins me to challenge everything most of us think grief actually looks like. We get into what's
157. Why High-Achieving Teachers Burn Out Even When They're "Winning"
What happens when you finally reach the top... and you're still not satisfied? In this episode, I'm getting personal about the year I won Teacher of the Year and the surprising question that followed: okay, now what? If you're a high-achieving teacher who's always pushing for the next level, this episode is going to name something you've probably felt but never had the words for.I'm breaking down
156. Reignited By Community: How Two Educators Turned Conversation Into a Career Highlight with David Berner and Jeremy Mikla from Integrate This! Podcast
Ever feel like you're doing the same thing, in the same building, with the same people — year after year — and you're starting to lose the spark? This episode might be the reset you didn't know you needed.Recorded live at ISTE, this episode flips the mic: I'm joined by David Berner and Jeremy Mikla, hosts of the Integrate This podcast, for a conversation about what actually reignited their passion
155. Why Teacher Burnout Makes You Put Your Life on Hold
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll do it after this school year" or "We'll take that trip next summer"?Teacher burnout doesn't just leave us exhausted. It quietly convinces us that our lives can wait. We postpone the vacations, the hobbies, the dinners with friends, and the moments with the people we love because we're waiting for the perfect time. But what if that time never comes?In thi
154. From Reluctant to Reader: What Actually Gets Kids to Love Reading Again with Dr. Gene Kerns
We talk a lot about surviving the school year on this podcast but today we're talking about something that impacts every single one of your students: reading. And I brought in someone who's been fighting this fight for two decades.Dr. Gene Kerns is a third-generation educator and a 20-year veteran of Renaissance, the company behind Accelerated Reader. We got into why kids are reading less than eve
153. Teacher Guilt & Decision Fatigue: The Silent Burnout Triggers
Have you ever walked into the copy room, stood there for a full ten seconds, and genuinely couldn't remember why you came in — and it wasn't even noon?That's not forgetfulness. That's your brain after hours of nonstop, emotionally loaded decisions. And if you're carrying teacher guilt every night on top of that — the voice that says you should be doing more — those two things are quietly feeding e
152. Project Based Learning and Teacher Burnout: How PBL Restores Teacher Agency and Joy with Joel Smith
If you have ever felt like you spend more time managing compliance than actually teaching, this conversation is going to hit home.In this episode, I sit down with former educator Joel Smith to unpack what is really driving teacher burnout right now. We dig into fear based compliance, evaluation pressure, stacked cognitive load, and what happens when teachers lose agency in their own classrooms.Joe
151. You’re Allowed to Come Back Slowly: Burnout, Capacity, and Stepping Back Without Losing Yourself
After six months away from the microphone, I knew this episode couldn’t be about catching up. It had to be about telling the truth.Because sometimes life changes us before we fully realize it… and the pace that once felt natural no longer fits.In this return, I’m sharing what I learned when my own capacity shifted, why I chose to get quiet, and how that decision reshaped the way I think about burn
150. The Hidden Link Between Sugar Cravings and Teacher Burnout (and How to Break Free)
Are you constantly exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering why burnout feels impossible to overcome? What if your constant fatigue and lack of motivation have less to do with willpower and more to do with your blood sugar?In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Banks, a former teacher turned health coach, who completely transformed her life by healing her relationship with food and ditching
149. Burned Out by Buzzwords? How Learning A-Z Makes the Science of Reading Doable with Special Guest Aaron Ingold
Teachers are being asked to do more than ever—with less time, support, and capacity. And when it comes to implementing research-backed approaches like the Science of Reading, the last thing they need is another thing on their plate.In this episode, recorded live at ISTE, I'm joined by Aaron Ingold from Learning A-Z to talk about how they're helping teachers implement foundational literacy practice
148. 3 Ways to Stress Less Starting this Summer & Beat Burnout Next School Year
Ever wonder how the chronic stress from teaching is impacting your summer lifestyle?While summer break is the ultimate goal of resting and recharging; stress knows no rest. Its impact on our bodies lingers, even in the moments of supposed tranquility, silently eroding our well-being. The weird period of transition from heavy stress-induced overwork in teaching to summer break can be a shock to y
147. Why Summer Break is the Best Time To Begin Teacher Burnout Recovery: The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout Cycle
Ready to finally get out of teacher burnout cycle this summer once and for all? Stop right now and give this one a listen!Teachers often think that summer break is the ideal time to kick burnout to the curb, but the sad truth is that summer is not THE SOLUTION, but it is one of the essential ingredients needed. (And spoiler alert, leaving the classroom isn't either) There is ho
146. The Biggest Reason Summer Break Will Not Get You Out of Burnout (Summer Reset Series)
If you are a veteran teacher, maybe you’re used this song and dance. You’ve finally made it, you can breathe. Maybe you are already anticipating school returning in the fall - only 48 days until school starts back. Maybe you’re a brand new teacher and you feel like you can rest again and you’ll return back to school in the fall ready to conquer. Either way, there’s a huge m
145. Unlocking the Root Causes of Classroom Dysregulation with Polina Shkadron
Have you ever wondered if that student’s outburst is really just misbehavior—or a sign of something deeper? If you're a teacher facing challenging classroom behaviors and are feeling unsure about how to support students who seem to be struggling as well, this episode is a must listen. I am so excited to have Polina Shkadron to share some key insights that will help you not only understand what’s g
144. You’re Not Just Tired—You’re Not Being Heard (And Neither Are Your Students) with Special Guest Christine Miles
How many times have you found yourself repeating yourself in your classroom? The truth is, students - and even adults- struggle to truly listen.If you’re an educator or parent feeling the daily frustration of repeating yourself and wondering why it’s so hard for your students to listen, this episode is for you!Christine Miles, creator of the Listening Path, joins us to shed light on the “crisis of
143. Teacher Burnout vs. Disengagement: What’s Really Going On? with Special Guest Mandy Froelich
Have you found yourself staring at a stack of ungraded papers and wondering if you care as much as you used to? Teaching is a heart-centered profession, but we all know that the pressures and emotional toll of being in the classroom can leave even the most dedicated educators feeling frustrated, exhausted, or emotionally detached. If you’ve noticed yourself counting down the years to retirement or
142. The Power of Being Real in the Classroom to Prevent Burnout with Special Guest Stephanie Clinise
If you're a teacher feeling burned out and longing to reconnect with your passion, this episode is for you. Balancing the demands of personal life while staying energized in the classroom can be challenging for many educators. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Stephanie Clinise, a passionate and inspiring ninth grade English teacher who has rekindled her love for teaching by embracing her
141. Is It Time to Leave the Classroom? How to Know If a Career Shift Is Right for You with Special Guest Kayla Depoian
Have you ever experienced that internal tug, wondering if it's time to move on from the classroom? If you have, it doesn't mean you're a bad teacher or that you are giving up. In fact, many educators find themselves wrestling with these thoughts. In this episode, we provide a space to explore this decision free of guilt, helping you reflect, gain clarity, and discover what opportunities are availa
140. The Anxious Generation Explained: 3 Reasons Your Classroom Feels Harder Now than Ever Before & What to Do About It
Teaching in today's world feels more challenging than ever. The stress and anxiety in our classrooms is higher than ever before and it's not just affecting our students but educators as well. In this episode, we dive into the root causes of this rising anxiety, particularly focusing on insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation." These insights could completely change how you man
139. The Modern Classrooms Model: A Sustainable Solution for Teachers with Special Guest Robert Barnett
Let’s be honest, meeting the diverse needs of 25+ students every day is exhausting. But what if I told you that there’s a practical way that teachers are reclaiming their time, reducing stress, and actually enjoying teaching again? In this episode, I am joined by Robert Barnett from the The Modern Classrooms Project, to chat about how The Modern Classrooms Project has empowered countless teachers
138. Why Traditional Classroom Management Fails (And What to Do Instead) with Special Guest Dr. Bethany Bilodeau
Classroom management challenges can leave teachers feeling overwhelmed and frustrated—but what if the key to better behavior isn’t stricter rules, but sensory regulation? In this episode, Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, an expert in human behavior with a Doctorate of Arts in Leadership, shares groundbreaking strategies that help both students and teachers feel safe, stay engaged, and reduce stress in the cl
137. Why Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Work—And What to Do Instead with Special Guest Steven Langer
If you find yourself caught between the stress of work demands and the pressures of home life, this episode is just for you. Teachers often find it especially challenging to find a balance between doing everything they feel they need to for work and maintaining their personal life and well-being. I am so excited to have Steven Langer join me today to talk all about maintaining wellness in both the
136. Friendship and Burnout: Why Teachers Need Connection for a Sustainable Career
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and just overall struggling with burnout, this episode is for you. The truth is burnout isn’t just about stress or workload, but it's actually rooted in disconnection. If you've been trying all the right things like holding boundaries and prioritizing self-care, but you’re still feeling like something's missing, this might just be it.As teachers, we know fir
135. Feeding Student Needs for Better Behavior Management and Reducing Teacher Burnout with Special Guest Michele Holiday
There’s no doubt that student behavior and managing our classrooms is a common challenge and can be a big component to teacher burnout. If you’re feeling exhausted and stressed over student behavior but aren’t sure where to go for solutions, you’re in the right place! I have Michele Holiday joining me today to share some practical strategies for managing classroom dynamics effectively.Michele Holi
134. How Student Social Media Habits Are Driving Teacher Burnout—and How to Fix It with Special Guest Laura Tierney
Social media's impact on students and teachers goes far beyond just distraction. For many teachers, social media, managing digital distractions in the classroom, and keeping up with the latest tech trends are fueling their stress and burnout. In this episode I am joined by Laura Tierney to chat about the impact of social media on teacher burnout and what we can do about it.Laura Tierney is the fou
133. Overwhelmed by Student Behaviors? Expert Micro-Wellness Strategies to Manage Classroom Stress with Special Guest Jessica Werner
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with the increasing challenges in the classroom? It seems like ever since the pandemic, there are just more and more challenges that teachers face every day such as growing workloads and rising behavioral challenges. This can make it difficult for even the most passionate teachers. My guest today, Dr. Jessica Werner of Northshore Learning, is here
132. Supporting Neurodivergent Students Without Burning Out with Lumio & Special Guest Tisha Poncio
Teachers everywhere are searching for ways to revitalize their teaching experience and reconnect with their students. That's why I'm thrilled to have Tisha Poncio joins me live from the TCEA conference to share innovative tools and strategies to transform your teaching and alleviate some common stressors teachers are feeling in the classroom. Tisha Poncio, a seasoned educator, former burned out te
131. Empowering Educators: How AI Safeguards Student Well-Being with Student Keeper
Education technology is rapidly advancing, and understanding how it can benefit both student and teacher well-being is more crucial now than ever. If you're an educator wanting to integrate innovative digital solutions into your classroom to improve your classroom management, enhance student support, and safeguard student well-being, we got you covered!In this episode, I am joined by Toby Hartman
130. The Language of Connection: Easing Stress and Building Inclusive Classrooms with Special Guest Arturo Guajardo
Language diversity in the classroom can create both challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we’re joined by Arturo Guajardo, Director of K-12 Partnerships at Pocketalk, live from FETC. With over 30 years of experience in education and bilingual teaching, Arturo shares how Pocketalk’s AI-powered translation solutions are revolutionizing classrooms. From making meaningful connections with mul
129. The Power of Conferences in Reigniting Passion for Teaching
Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to find the joy in teaching anymore? Maybe you’re looking to get your sparkle back or miss the excitement and enthusiasm you used to have about being in the classroom. If that hits home, this episode is for you! In today's episode, I’m diving into the benefits of conferences, the impact they can have on educators, and how they can inspire you with f
128. Small but Mighty: Overcoming Teacher Burnout with Simple Habits with Special Guest Miriam Plotinsky
So often teachers feel buried under endless tasks and overwhelmed by the never-ending demands on their time and energy. If that’s you, you may be searching for strategies to lighten the load and regain a sense of balance. In this episode, Miriam Politinsky is joining me to chat about practical ways to manage your responsibilities and create a more sustainable approach to teaching.Miriam Politinsky
127. Leading Education in the Age of AI with Special Guest Dan Fitzpatrick
Have you ever thought about what the future of classrooms and education as a whole might look like with new tools and AI being developed all the time? We know that educators face increasing pressures and workloads, but there's a potential for AI and strategic changes to redefine teaching, leading, and learning and to streamline workloads that will open doors to innovation.Dan Fitzpatrick, an auth
126. Why AI Alone Won’t End Teacher Burnout (And What Will)
You know I think AI is amazing and can helps save us time with lesson planning and personalizing learning. But let’s keep it real, AI is not a magic solution to all our teacher burnout problems, despite what some companies try to tell you. That's why I want to dive into the realities of AI's role in education as well as its capabilities, limitations, and its impact on teacher burnout.There a
125. 3 Email Systems Every Teacher Needs to Reduce Stress and Stay Organized
Do you dread opening your inbox because you know your emails are overflowing? So many teachers find themselves overwhelmed by email clutter and feel it’s just one more task on their long lists of things to clean up before winter break begins. This time of year, teachers are feeling tired, stressed, and simply burned out. But what if you could set up systems for your email that would eliminate that
124. I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Teaching with Special Guest Diane Manser
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the ever increasing demands of the classroom? You are not alone, my friend! Many educators experience the emotional highs and lows of teaching but aren’t sure how to navigate all these feelings. That’s why I am so excited to have Diane Manser joining me today to share valuable insights on managing the emotional impact of teaching.Diane Manser is a seasone
123. Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching: Tech Strategies That Won’t Overwhelm You with Special Guest Gabriel Carillo
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding careers, but burnout and overwhelm can quickly drain the passion that initially drew you to the classroom. If you've been feeling disconnected from the joy of teaching, you're not alone and this episode is for you! I had the opportunity to chat with Gabriel Carrillo to explore practical ways to reduce stress by implementing simple tech strategies.Gabriel C
122. The Science of Teacher Energy: How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm for Lasting Energy with Special Guest Carolyn Marenghi
If you are a teacher who is struggling with energy and overall well-being, you are not alone. So many teachers are struggling with low energy and don’t know how to overcome this exhaustion. That’s why I am so excited to have Carolyn Marenghi joining me to share some tips on how to work with your circadian rhythm to increase energy and improve productivity.Carolyn Marenghi is a former teacher and t
121. Supporting Teachers with Technology Coaching: Preventing Burnout with Active and Passive Techniques with Kaylee Baldwin & Daniel Cyckowski
When you think of coaching, do you just think of one more thing being added to your never-ending to-do list? Teachers are BUSY and there never seems to be enough time to get everything on your lists done. But what if you could learn about tech tools that could help save time in your classroom without needing to sit through a training or coaching session?My guests today, technology coaches Kaylee B
120. Rebuilding After Trauma: How Teachers Can Return to the Classroom with Confidence
Teaching can be incredibly rewarding but it can also be the source of trauma for many educators. Whether it be experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event in the classroom or experiencing trauma from the lack of support and increasing demands of teaching, this trauma can be incredibly taxing and can lead teachers to leave the classroom. This is a topic that was asked about inside the Resilie
119. How to Boost Student Creativity & Engagement with AI & Project Based Learning with Special Guest Steve Dembo
Have you felt completely overwhelmed with the quickly changing landscape of technology and trying to include it all in your classroom? As classrooms integrate new tools, technologies, and methods that redefine teaching, it's essential to know how we can harness this power without causing more burn out. Imagine an educational environment where both teachers and students are empowered, creativity is
118. How ‘Remembering Your Why’ is Gaslighting Teachers and Leading to Burnout—What to Do Instead
How many times have you been told to “find your why” or “remember your why” when you are feeling burnt out and exhausted? To be honest, it’s simply not helpful. Knowing your why originally was meant to inspire and encourage teachers but now, it’s become a source of anxiety and guilt for many. But how can we move away from this toxic idea of “remembering our why”?Teachers are so often told to focus
117. Finding the Balance: Integrating Tech While Maintaining Authentic Teaching with Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth
So many teachers are feeling the pressure to keep up with all the new technology in their classrooms. As beneficial as technology can be, it can also be overwhelming when you already have a full plate or are feeling burnt out. That is why it is key to find a balance between embracing these new technologies without giving in to the pressure to use every new tool that comes out. In this episode
116. Interactive Classrooms: The Secret to Stressing Less and Boosting Student Engagement with Special Guests Joe & Kristin Merrill
AI seems to be everywhere now, and that includes in your classroom. Although some teachers may be hesitant to utilize AI in their classrooms, it truly is a powerful tool for creating an interactive class and can even help to build relationships within the classroom. Today, Joe and Kristin Merrill are joining me to talk about integrating AI into the classroom to help free up teachers’ time whi
115. Ditch Overrated Morning Routines – 3 Simple Burnout Busters for Teachers Who Need More Sleep
If you’ve looked for self-improvement guidance, you’ve likely come across some self-help guru on social media telling you how important it is to have a morning routine. Except the morning routines they are promoting are not realistic for many teachers, especially if they are parents or are already feeling burnout. The good news is that just because you may not be able to have this intricate mornin
114. How to Help Struggling Students Without Burning Out with Special Guest Alyson Young
We all want to be the best teacher we can possibly need. But meeting every student's unique needs can take a toll on us and lead to burnout, especially if our students who are struggling start to act out. In this episode, Alyson Young is joining me to chat about the challenges students with ADHD and Dyslexia face in traditional classroom settings and how teachers can best support these studen
113. The Reality of Work-Life Balance for Teachers: How to Stop Drowning in Your To-Do List
Work-life balance, what does it really mean for teachers? Truly disconnecting from work once the school day is done is incredibly challenging for many teachers. We have so much on our to do lists at school and at home. It often feels like we’re in a constant state of overwhelm and like we are just trying to keep our heads above water.I’ve been that overwhelmed teacher without a good work-life bala
112. Revolutionize Your Teaching with AI and UDL: Less Stress, More Success with Special Guests Jessica Pack & Georgia Terlaje
Creating personalized lessons to meet every one of our students’ diverse needs is stressful especially when you have many students and there is only one of you. But what if you were able to make learning more accessible for all students without burning out? That’s where utilizing AI tools in the classroom comes in! Today, I am joined by two incredible guests, Jessica Pack and Georgia Terlaje, who
111. From Chaos to Calm: A Practical 2-Step Plan to Reclaim Your Peace, Let Go of Fear, & Beat Teacher Burnout
If you are a teacher who is not taking action due to fear and living in chaos, let me tell you - you are not alone. In this episode, I share a personal story about how my daughters had to switch schools just two weeks before the start of the school year and how this unexpected change brought up a lot of fear and anxiety—both for them and for me. We dive into how fear of the unknown can paralyze u
110. Combating Teacher Burnout while Navigating a Disability with Special Guest Hayley Spira-Bauer
Being a burned out teacher is hard but being a burned out teacher with a disability presents unique challenges to face every day. We all know that teachers give so much of themselves to their teaching so it’s especially important for teachers with disabilities to set and hold boundaries in order to take care of themselves.In this episode, we get to chat with Hayley Spira-Bauer about her experience
109. The Power of Being Human for Teacher Burnout Recovery & Connection in the Classroom with Special Guest Jared Scott
In this episode, we dive into the power of human connection and how it can be the key to overcoming teacher burnout and truly connecting with your students. Teaching isn’t just about imparting knowledge; it’s about building relationships, fostering empathy, and bringing your authentic self into the classroom. We get to chat with Jared Scott, who will guide us in exploring how embracing our hu
108. It's Never Too Late to Automate Your Classroom for Back to School
If you are in the throws of Back to School, let me tell you - it's never too late to automate! Last year, I hosted a 3 day free event called the Back to School Automation Bootcamp for Teachers and I got so many requests for another bootcamp. Instead, I thought what better way to help my teacher friends reduce stress and overwhelm this year than to grab it from the archives and let you get in on
107. 3 Mindset Hacks for a Burnout-Free Back to School Season
Have you ever sat down and had the thought how do some teachers not burnout? How do they seem to get everything to go their way? Why do they get the best classes and live a great life? And what do they have that I don't?I know that I have. If you're feeling that way, the number one thing that those teachers have that you don't is a fine-tuned mindset. With back to school season upon us, I'm here t
106. How to Go into the New School. Year More Inspired & Less Tired with Special Guest Phil Januszewski
Going into a new school year can be daunting. We all want to walk in happy go lucky with tons of energy, inspired, and joyful. However, that's not always as easy as it sounds. In this episode, we get to chat with Phil Januszewski. Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create a
105. How to Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break during Hard Seasons in Teaching
Today’s episode is the first episode that is being released in 2 months. I went back and forth how I would return to the podcast but I think this is the best way plus sharing is caring.Odds are you're also a high achiever with a strong drive to keep everything going all the time (like your family, your classroom, your 9-5 teaching job, your hobbies, the list goes on). But sometimes, it comes at a
104. How AI is Revolutionizing the Grading Process & Reducing Workload for Educators with Special Guest Quadros Flores
As teachers we spend a lot of time doing a lot of different tasks but grading and feedback are the number one areas especially for Language Arts teachers that can take up an enormous amount of time. You’ve probably been like me and spent hours at your kitchen table missing out on time with family and just life outside of work.In this episode, we’re chatting with special guest, Gil Flores about h
103. 3 Smart Strategies to Master Stress-Free Multiple Prep Teaching with Special Guest Khristen Massic
If you are anything like me, juggling a bunch of different classes and even different grade levels can feel like you’re drowning. Heck, if you’re an elementary teacher prepping for 5 or 6 different subject areas…whew! The struggle is real.But juggling a lot of different things is what my friend Khristen Massic does for fun. Khristen loves efficiency and productivity hacks as much as you love
102. TEACHER PEP TALK: How to Manage Busy Seasons without Teacher Burnout [Replay]
Are you one of those teachers who is piled with more and more at the end of the school year? Or maybe it's another time where it feels like it's just a lot on your plate? You probably call this your "busy season." Then again, as teachers, what season isn't busy, am I right?In this episode, we are diving into the idea behind these "busy seasons" and how I've started to stop letting them get the bes
101. Breaking Free from Broke: Preventing Financial Stress for Long-Term Teaching Success with Special Guest George Kamel
As teachers, we often didn't get into the profession thinking we'd be rolling in the dough, but we at least expected to receive a livable wage. The fact of the matter is that many teachers are feeling stress and burnout often from their finances. And while, teachers should be paid fairly according to their experience and education with systemic change, at some point, we can be proactive.That's w
100. 5 Overlooked Teacher Burnout Recovery Mistakes No One Is Talking About But Every Teacher Should Avoid
It’s hard to believe The Resilient Teacher Podcast is already at 100 episodes. Time flies when you’re having fun.I’m so excited to celebrate with you today with a listener’s choice - I asked, you answered, and now we’re doing a round up of 5 of the biggest mistakes that teachers make when they try to recover from burnout.You’re definitely going to want to listen to this episode to hear all about t
99. Defiantly Hopeful: Navigating Teacher Burnout with Community, Humor, and Advocacy with Special Guest Andrea Forcum
Stress as a teacher is something you just can't get away from. It's bound to happen but in order to avoid burnout and sustain your career, we have to take steps to mitigate it in realtime. My friend, who you might know as Educator Andrea on Tiktok & Instagram, actually gained some social media notoriety for her hilarious classroom stories, but what you might not know is that sh
98. The Ultimate Teacher's Spring Break Plan: Maximize Time Off, Beat Burnout, & Boost Work-Life Balance
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97. From Student Apathy to Active Learning: Innovative Strategies for Reigniting Teacher Passion & Engaging Students with Special Guest Dr. Diondraya Taylor
One of the reasons that students are apathetic and disengaged is because they don’t see the point or value in learning.We’ve talked in this short mini-series about apathetic students and disengagement and some real strategies and mindset shifts we can make as educators to reduce the burnout from these types of behaviors.We need a way to reignite our passion but also to intrinsically motivate stude
96. Unlocking the Power of Productive Struggle: How to Transform Student Apathy into Active Learning with Special Guest Mona Iehl
If you've ever faced the challenge of staring at blank faces of your uninterested and disengaged students, you know how hard it is to spark their curiosity. Actually getting them to take action is a struggle in and of itself, but what if I told you there's a transformative approach that could flip the switch from apathy to engagement? That’s exactly what we're diving into in today’s episode, whe
95. Beating Burnout & Bridging the Gap with Apathetic Students through Finding Flow with Special Guest Angela Watson
As a teacher, one of the biggest challenges that is experienced in 2024 is the increase in students who don’t put forth any effort and won’t think for themselves. There is an epidemic of apathetic students in our classrooms and this behavior is met with the push for teachers to do and be more.In this episode, we chat with Angela Watson about how the solution is not to put more onus on teachers, bu
94. How Losing Yourself in Teaching Fuels Burnout: 3 Ways to Detach Your Worth From Work and Find Balance
Have you ever felt like your job as a teacher isn't just a part of your life, but somehow, it's started to be your life? You're not alone. Many of us teachers have find ourselves caught in a cycle where the lines between professional and personal blur—a phenomenon psychologists call "enmeshment." It's like our work has slowly woven itself into every fiber of our being, dictating not just
93. Teaching with AI: How to Transform Teaching & Tackle Burnout with Less Stress, More Student Success with Special Guest Ren Wang
One of the biggest struggles that teachers are having with implementing Artificial Intelligence in their classrooms is the fear that somehow using AI will somehow make their jobs obsolete. The other is that they don't know how it use AI effectively. That's why I brought onto the show, Ren Wang, the co-founder of HiLink, to discuss the potential of AI in education, debunking my
92. How to Hack Your Teacher Brain to Beat Burnout: Neuroscience Strategies to Reignite Your Passion
Ever caught yourself in that late-night teacher's trance, just you and the ceiling after a long day, wondering why your tank feels empty? 🤔 If you're nodding along, know that you're in good company. Teacher burnout has this sneaky way of creeping up on us, even when we're pouring our hearts into what we love. It's like one minute you're on fire, full of passion, and the next, you're questioning if
91. Mindful Teaching Tactics: Addressing Burnout and Student Apathy with Special Guest Danielle Nuhfer
If you've been dealing with the idea that students now-a-days are completely apathetic, you are certainly not alone. It seems like in recent years, students' disengagement has increased. However, it's important to realize that it's not just about them, but it's about us as well.In this episode, we are diving into one of the questions from The Resilient Teacher Community members, who asked, "How
90. How to Handle the Teacher Burnout Trifecta: Stress, Sickness, and Sub Plans
Are you feeling the weight of the teaching world on your shoulders, especially when it comes to those dreaded sick days? As teachers, we've all been there – waking up feeling under the weather, yet the thought of calling in sick seems more daunting than sucking it up in the classroom. But here's the thing: it's time to break this cycle of overwhelm and guilt.In this episode, we addr
89. Beat Teacher Burnout with Micro-Learning: Podcasts as a Catalyst for Reigniting Passion for Teaching
One of the reasons we experience burnout is because we're just bored. I know I've been that teacher, where things just aren't as exciting as they used to be. However, one of the things that can help reignite our passion is by taking time to learn and grow. But how do you do that when we hardly have time to take a potty break?Insert reflection and micro-learning. Developing personally and profe
88. New Year with Renewed Purpose: Life-Changing Teacher Burnout Lessons to Carry into 2024 [Teacher Pep Talk]
As we embark on a brand new year, many of us may find ourselves reflecting on the past and seeking to set new goals and intentions for the future. In the midst of uncertainty and challenging times, it's crucial to find a renewed sense of purpose and direction. In this episode, we dive into navigating through difficult seasons, reprioritizing our lives, and finding a sense of intention and purpose.
87. 4 Teacher Burnout Habits NOT to Bring into 2024 [Replay]
It's a brand new year coming up - 2024 - time flies when you're having fun...right? Look, It's time to break the cycle of burnout and start the new year off on the right foot. Last year, we released an episode and I think everything is still super relevant for today. So, throughout this episode if I mention 2023, just know it goes the same for 2024. I've been in burnout recovery for almost 5 ye
86. Stress Addiction in Teaching: Identifying Signs and Strategies for Breaking Free of the Burnout Cycle
This week, I am bringing you an episode from the archives that you might have missed. If you are a teacher who has struggled with cycling in burnout over and over again, you might be addicted to stress. In this episode, I am sharing with you how being addicted to stress can keep you in the burnout cycle, how our bodies become addicted to stress subconciously, how to tell if you are addicted to st
85. Breaking the Burnout Pattern: Cognitive Distortions in Teaching - All or Nothing Thinking and Over Generalization with Special Guest Kelsey Sorenson
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, 'If I can't do it perfectly, why bother doing it at all?' Maybe you've felt this way about your personal development as an educator, believing that you must always feel passionate and energized, and if you ever experience moments of doubt or fatigue, you’re somehow failing in your role. Or perhaps it’s in how you utilize resources in your classroom, thinking
84. Teach Smart: AI-Powered Planning to Prevent Teacher Burnout [Systemize & Simplify Series]
Automating your classroom to reduce teacher burnout has never been easier before. If you’ve tinkered with idea of incorporating AI into your workflow, you're in the right place! I've been diving deep into the world of AI for a year now, and let me tell you – it's a game-changer for us teachers. We're talking a massive 30-40% time saved on grading and admin tasks. That's more time for coffee break
83. From Inbox Overload to Streamlined Communication: 3 Must Have Tips for Optimizing Email Use in Your Teacher Toolkit [Simplify & Systemize Series]
Did you know that recent studies show that people spent 23% of their work time in their e-mail inbox? With the increasing reliance on email as a means of communication, many teachers find themselves spending excessive amounts of time in their inboxes, leaving less time for important tasks. I, too, struggled with this until I found ways to integrate tools together and automate my email communicati
82. Teach Smarter with Text Blaze as Your Time-Saving Tool with Special Guest Dan Barak [Systemize & Simplify Series]
If you are a teacher tired of spending endless hours on repetitive tasks and typing the same things over and over again, then hold on to your lucky flair pen because I’m giving you a simple FREE plug and play automation that you have got to start using ASAP in your classroom.In this episode, we are diving into a game-changing tool that will rescue you from that time-sucking abyss. Join us as we ch
81. Template Secrets: Unexpected Ways to Streamline Your Teaching Workflow [Simplify & Systemize Series]
Teachers are busy. One day we’re in a college thinking the rest of our life is planned out; the next we’re juggling fifteen thousand tasks as a teacher. In order for us to accomplish everything we need to do, we’re going to need some energy.The best way to gain energy is through doing more of what you love. But here’s the conundrum - how do you get more done with less available hours in your day?T
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