Changing the Face of Our Wellness with Rachel Harper

Join the next cohort of ' The Healthy School Year' Why do you start the school year determined to better care for yourself only find yourself too exhausted, stressed, and starting over again and again. Your health plan may simply not be built for the realities of working in education. In this episode, I'm breaking down why healthy habits often disappear when the school year gets stress...

You can be doing an amazing job in education while quietly realizing that the way you're working isn't working for you. In this episode, we're talking about Proverbs 4:23 and what “guard your heart” can look like in the real life of an educator. We'll explore the tension between being dependable, successful, and committed at work while trying to protect your health, energy, peace,...

Grab the Journal If you’re an educator who has been pushing through the school day without stopping to process how you actually feel, this guided journaling session is for you. In Day 3 of Journal With Me for Educators, we’re slowing down with one reflective journal prompt:“What emotion are you ignoring, and what is it trying to teach you?”When you spend your day teaching, leading, solving problem...

Purchase Your Journallinktr.ee/rachel_harper_Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, administrator, counselor, or other education professional, take a few minutes to journal with me after a stressful school day. You don’t need to fix everything tonight. This is simply an opportunity to check in with yourself, create space for recovery, and recognize what you need before moving into the rest of yo...

What if your body isn't overreacting...what if it's responding exactly the way it's been trained to? Every school day brings decisions, interruptions, deadlines, and constant responsibility. Over time, your body may begin to interpret that environment as one continuous emergency—even when you're simply doing your job. In this episode, I explore a question that completely changed th...

Before you prepare your classroom, prepare your heart. As educators, we spend weeks getting ready for a new school year. We organize classrooms, write lesson plans, and think about our students—but many of us never stop to ask one simple question: What is my blood pressure? In this episode, I'm sharing why checking your blood pressure is one of the most important first steps you can take befor...

Educator Health Gap Quiz You've probably downloaded the meal plan, started the workout program, or followed advice from someone whose results you wanted. But if you've ever wondered why it worked for them and not for you, this episode is for you. I'm sharing why the best plan for improving your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and even your response to stress isn't the mos...

Take the Educator Health Gap Quiz Here Why Your Health Plan Isn't Working Every summer it happens. You tell yourself this will be the year you finally get healthy. You meal prep. You walk every morning. You drink more water. Your blood pressure starts coming down. You have more energy. Maybe you even lose a few pounds. Then August arrives. The alarm goes off before sunrise. Meetings fill your...

Take the Educator Health Gap Quiz Here Educators: You track student data constantly, but when did you last measure your own health? I was uniquely and wonderfully made with one kidney. My doctor mentioned that she would continue observing the health of my kidney. Should my numbers start declining, we would need to have a conversation about lifestyle or perhaps work. For instance, we would discuss...

The Secret to Being an Educator Without Losing Your Health Is there really a way to thrive in education without sacrificing your health? For too long, educators have been told that exhaustion, skipped meals, chronic stress, and putting themselves last are simply part of the job. But what if losing your health isn't a requirement for being a great educator? In this episode, I share what I'v...

How I Lowered My Cholesterol in Just 4 Months (Without Extreme Diets)When I saw my #cholesterol numbers, I knew something had to change. In this video, I'm sharing exactly what I did over four months to improve my cholesterol and support my heart health. As an exercise physiologist, I know that lowering cholesterol isn't about quick fixes, fad diets, or perfection. It's about making co...

What if success isn't the problem? What if the real question is whether your life is being carried in a way that can sustain the calling you've been entrusted with? In this introductory episode of Called and Sustained , we're exploring a question that many high-achieving women never stop to ask: Is your health capable of supporting the life you're building? For years, we've cel...

If you've ever wondered whether stress can cause high blood pressure, this episode is for you. Discover how chronic stress impacts women's health, why many women ignore early warning signs, and one practical step you can take today to reduce stress and support your overall health. More Resources Audit Your Health Journey with this Quiz Subscribe to the YouTube Channel

In this episode, Rachel Harper outlines five ways to reconnect with your health, God, and peace so you can begin living from your overflow.

In this episode, Rachel discusses mindfulness and how it's not for everyone else. It's for you, too. Many make the mistake of believing mindfulness is a new concept, but it's ancient. Listen to this episode to uplevel how you show up for your mind and body. Access Rachel's book, The Reset Method

Many of us think resetting our health means starting a new diet, hitting the gym harder, or following strict wellness routines. But what if true healing is about more than just physical habits? In this episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to reset your health—mind, body, and soul. You’ll learn why small, consistent changes matter more than drastic overhauls, how awareness is the first...

Episode Overview This week, we tackle one of the most persistent challenges teachers face: classroom chaos. With 63% of educators reporting that classroom management contributes significantly to their stress ( National Teacher Stress Survey , 2023), it’s clear that a chaotic environment isn’t just disruptive—it’s damaging to your well-being. In this episode, Rachel Harper discuss how to move from...

In this episode, Rachel Harper dives into making your wellness a non-negotiable priority as an educator. Teaching often demands more from us than we’re prepared to give, and it’s easy to place our well-being on the back burner. But today, we’ll explore simple, actionable steps to put yourself back at the top of your to-do list. We’ll cover: The hidden costs of neglecting your health and wellness....

Episode 23: How to Separate Your Work and Life to Thrive in 2025 Are you feeling stretched too thin between work and life? This episode explores practical ways to establish boundaries that help you reclaim your time and energy. Learn how to create clear work-life separation, confidently say " yes, " and prioritize what truly matters. With actionable strategies and biblical wisdom, this conversatio...

In this episode, Rachel Harper discusses her new journey with kidney disease. She offers three tips to make God your foundation while living with chronic illness. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode. Connect with Rachel on her social LinkedIn

How to create a positive learning environment. Rachel Harper explains how teachers can create a classroom environment where engagement and well-being coexist. Want to go deeper into your well-being to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and create a positive learning environment? Here are a few resources to get you started. Follow Rachel on LinkedIn Book: "The Reset Method" by Rachel Harper Au...

How to set #boundaries and stick to them. Rachel Harper explains the various types of #boundaries to set and stick to so you thrive in your well-being. Did you know that setting #boundaries doesn't have to be hard? Rachel Harper explains a simple way to communicate your boundaries so others know how much access they are allowed. Want to go deeper with your boundary-setting journey? Click here...

Join host Rachel Harper as she explores the lack of preventive healthcare in the black community, often overshadowed by a focus on illness. Discover the number one way to prioritize your wellness in this vital conversation. Don't miss this empowering journey towards better health for all. Go deeper with the conversation by downloading your ebook, Limit: 5 Transformational Steps to Build Bounda...

In this episode of Changing the Face of Wellness Podcast with Rachel, learn how to create boundaries to lower your stress and increase your rest and peace. Increase your rest by watching this three day intensive on soul care. Watch the Intensive Now Want to work 1-to-1 with Rachel to develop your new wellness plan of rest and peace? Schedule a Session by emailing Rachel at rachel@rachelharper.org...

In this episode of the Changing the Face of Wellness Podcast episode, Rachel talks about overcoming overwhelm begins with asking yourself what you need. To overcome overwhelm, lower your stress, or lower your stress level, take the techniques inside this episode and implement them now. Bubble baths and basic level self care is not required. Reduce your stress in two minutes a day with easy techniq...