Balanced Black Educator

  Season 3 Episode 1 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s3e1 Summary If you've ever felt the pit of anxiety in your stomach on Sunday evening as you anticipate the work week ahead, this episode is for you. Listen in as we dig into the root of where work-related stress meets worry and overwhelm - and what to do about it. I dive into 3 strategies you can implement (from both a...

Season 2 Episode 10 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e10 Summary The first step in our liberation work as educators is being able to notice and name some of the specific issues that are unique to the Black educator experience. In this unapologetic episode, I talk about terms such as racial battle fatigue, microaggressions, anti-blackness, and afro-pessimism and how these...

Season 2 Episode 9 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e9 Summary Educators are under tremendous workloads in a sector that is under-funded and under-paid - which absolutely contributes to a valid feeling of time scarcity among educators. We have to acknowledge these constraints and we also have to acknowledge that as individual people within this damaged system, we can only...

Season 2 Episode 8 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e8 Summary In this episode I talk about the importance of having a daily wellness practice already planned and designed for you to guard against decision fatigue and to ensure a variety of options are available to you that actually work to reset your nervous system. I also discuss aspects of Overload Theory, how it relate...

Season 2 Episode 7 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e7 Summary In part 2 of this 2-part episode, I take a further look at the effects of being an educator at the nervous system level. Discussion continues around the various degrees of stress and what puts Black educators in a unique and challenging position when it comes to the internal and external barriers of regulating...

Season 2 Episode 6 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e6 Summary If you have ever felt or are currently feeling fatigue, chronic stress, or on the brink of burnout - or any other type of dysregulation - then this episode is for you. Let's face it, as a Black educator, it doesn't matter your setting - whether you are in K12 or Higher Ed, just by the nature of the work you do...

Season 2 Episode 5 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e5 Summary I believe that Vagus nerve activation and autonomic nervous system management should be required training in every K12 and Higher Ed setting. If you have no idea what I am referring to, take a listen to this week's episode to learn more about your nervous system and find out how to take your self-care practice...

Season 2 Episode 4 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e4 Summary This is a super short update to briefly discuss what I'm currently working on and to give a preview of what's to come next month - when I introduce my Self-Regulation RESET™ framework as I release my GroundED™ group coaching program very soon! When I return to the podcast in mid-November, I plan to release a w...

Season 2 Episode 3 Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e3 Summary When there's talk about educators practicing self care or unapologetically prioritizing their wellness, there's a little bit of hesitation or reservation because (1) educators may feel guilty because they've been so indoctrinated to always 'put students first' and (2) educators feel that others may perceive th...

Season 2 Episode 2 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e2 Summary When it comes to some of the core factors that contribute to educator burnout, it's only fair to ask the question - is it really 100% about burnout or could it have more to do with exploitation? I explore this topic of burnout vs. exploitation a bit further and the ways that you as a Black educator may be subje...

Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e1 Summary Whether you are approaching this school year somewhat reluctantly or with enthusiasm - as we're entering the month of August, it's officially "back to school" season. Now is the time to think about what's coming up this school year and how to avoid the burnout cycle that so many educators experience. In this episode, we break do...

Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/08 Summary As the semester and school year comes to a close, you may be looking forward to what your summer break holds - including plenty of rest!  In this episode, I explore how nature can help you connect with yourself to reduce stress, how nature can help normalize your experience no matter your current energy level, and how nature can h...

Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/07 Summary This episode explores the benefit of evaluating your ideal day as visualization is such an important tool when it comes to stress management. In order for you to actually bring your ideal day into existence, you have to first allow yourself to imagine what is possible and what is realistic for you - and for you to get clear on how...

Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/06   Summary This episode explores concepts related to what your support system looks like, what it means to be engaged in community care, and also explores the one thing you're probably not asking for enough - and how all of these things together help to reduce stress. It's no secret that educators are asked to do a lot - like a WHOLE lot....

Episode link:  https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/05   Summary This episode is all about 'Finding Joy and Alignment in Your Work' with the key word here being alignment   - which is another way of assessing how much of your day is representative of what brings you joy. If you're currently struggling with this type of alignment or trying to define what joy means for you, then a conversation...

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/04   Summary The idea of spending more time alone may sound completely unrealistic or unachievable - especially as a busy and exhausted educator, but what may seem to be the most challenging task of spending more time alone may very well be one of the most important tasks to your overall mental wellness.  In this episode I break down the impo...

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/03   Summary W hen you think about all of the things that can collectively lead to burnout, we are quick to think about the physical toll in terms of exhaustion or fatigue, but you also have to focus on the emotional and mental factors that can lead to burnout. There is a real connection between our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and outcomes...

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/02   Summary When you experience feelings of overwhelm, fatigue, or just low energy levels all around - trying to navigate work and home life is challenging for a lot of people - and especially educators.  The #1 thing Black educators that I've spoken to have said they wanted more of when it comes to managing their stress and prioritizing the...

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/01 Summary This episode serves as a welcome and introduction to the Balanced Black Educator podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. I briefly share about my story and background in the education and mental health field, how this entire Balanced Black Educator brand came into existence, and what you can expect going forward. The...

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