The Balanced Educator Podcast

Are you looking for ways to teach mindfulness for social-emotional learning in your primary school classroom? In this episode, Katelyn McGuffin takes you behind the scenes of her French Immersion kindergarten classroom, where she uses Educalm to integrate mindfulness into her daily routine. You'll discover how Educalm helps with classroom management, improves academic outcomes, and supports st...

Are you ready to transform your classroom into a calm, focused, and engaging environment where your students thrive? In this episode, we share how you can easily achieve a classroom atmosphere where students' brains and bodies are primed for learning. Discover the power of mindfulness with Educalm, a bilingual social-emotional learning program designed to help students manage their emotions an...

New Year, new mindset! In this episode, Josianne shares how asking yourself the right questions can help you transform your life and teaching experience. If you’re feeling burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed, listen in to learn practical steps for creating a calm, focused classroom and finding balance.

The holiday season can bring stress and overwhelm. Reclaim calm with this guided mindfulness meditation designed to help you stay present and appreciate the now. Tune in to The Balanced Educator Podcast for your moment of peace.

Feeling stressed about meal planning after a long day of teaching? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Shawna Lapointe, a full-time teacher and mom of 4 from toobusylivin.com, shares her top tips for simplifying your evening routine and making meal prep stress-free. Learn how to apply your teaching skills to meal planning, find joy in cooking, and create a balanced family meal plan t...

Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Learn how to take back control, prioritize, and boost your productivity with simple mindset shifts and mindful habits. Tune in for tips on managing your workload, reducing stress, and focusing on what matters most in your teaching life.

Are you struggling to find time for social-emotional learning in your classroom? In this episode, we share how daily mindfulness practices can boost focus, reduce distractions, and save you precious teaching time. Hear how teachers are using Educalm to create more time for academics while fostering self-regulation and emotional growth in their students.

Struggling with teacher burnout, stress, and anxiety? Learn how to prioritize your well-being and model self-regulation in the classroom with Dr. Ilana Nankin of Breathe For Change. In this episode, discover powerful wellness practices that support both teachers and students, creating a positive classroom environment.

Applying for grants to fund school projects can feel overwhelming, but it’s a fantastic way to support your students when the budget falls short. In today’s episode, we walk you through the essential steps to find and apply for grants to fund your school project. We’ll cover key grant vocabulary, tips for defining your project, researching the right foundations, and crafting a compelling applicati...

Struggling to help a student manage behavior despite offering strategies? In this episode, Lauren Casey, occupational therapist, shares how to reframe behavior and teach self-regulation effectively. Learn how explicit teaching, mindfulness, and self-awareness can transform your classroom dynamics. Plus, get tips on how to fill your own cup as a teacher and model self-regulation.

Unlock the secret to success! Are you stuck in a fixed mindset, or are you embracing growth? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson dives into how developing a growth mindset can unlock limitless possibilities in your life and classroom. Learn the impact of mindsets on learning, leadership, and personal growth, and get practical tips for shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset.

Want to unlock your students' full potential? In this episode, we explore five effective strategies to cultivate a growth mindset in your classroom. Learn how framing, affirmations, coaching, explicit teaching, and mindfulness can help your students embrace challenges, build resilience, and thrive. Discover practical tips to guide your students from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, improvi...

In this episode, Kailey shares a personal story about how a growth mindset shifted her approach to education, transforming her learning experience. Discover how adopting a growth mindset can help your students thrive and overcome setbacks. Learn practical strategies for teaching growth mindset in the classroom, plus how to create a culture of resilience and effort.

Creating strong classroom connections doesn’t have to be time-consuming! In this episode, we share how to build community with daily morning meetings and mindfulness practices. Learn how to make your students feel safe, seen, and heard, and start fostering compassion and connection in your classroom today.

Starting a classroom mindfulness practice can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, we share a simple, effective way to introduce mindfulness to your students using a sparkle jar. Learn how this fun and engaging activity can help your students manage emotions, improve focus, and build emotional intelligence. Plus, discover how Educalm can take your classroom mindfulnes...

Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed with lesson planning? Discover how to shift from chaos to clarity with three game-changing strategies to streamline your teaching process. In this episode, we dive into how to organize your yearlong curriculum, create a structured daily format, and determine if your lessons are “into,” “through,” or “beyond” to save time and reduce stress. These strategies will he...

Struggling with repetitive classroom instructions? It’s time to stop repeating yourself and start building habits that stick! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into how to instill lasting routines and procedures in your students by working with their brains instead of against them. We’ll walk you through James Clear’s 4 Laws of Behavior Change, which will help your students...

Are you struggling to find time for self-care as a teacher? In this episode, we share 10 easy self-care practices that can help you recharge in less than 10 minutes. Learn how to make self-care a habit using James Clear’s Four Laws of Behavior Change to avoid teacher burnout and become your best self in and out of the classroom. Plus, we’ll show you how to incorporate mindfulness into your routine...

Teaching is tough, and the pressure to meet all our students' needs can feel overwhelming. But what if shifting our perspective could help us manage stress and avoid burnout? In this episode, we dive into how the way we view situations—like parent-teacher meetings—affects our emotions, actions, and experience in the classroom. Learn how to shift your mindset, feel more balanced, and embrace a...

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a teacher? In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage emotions in the classroom and break the cycle of burnout. Discover practical strategies to shift your emotional state from frazzled to calm, using proven mindfulness techniques. We’ll explore the four stages of habit formation and how to create new, positive emotional responses that last.

Struggling with teacher burnout? Discover how being mindful of your thoughts can change your classroom experience! In this episode, we dive into the powerful thought-emotion-perspective loop and how to break negative thinking patterns that lead to stress and burnout. Learn how to create new habits of thought with mindfulness practices and simple strategies to shift your mindset, build emotional re...

Teacher burnout is real, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into how creating positive habits can help you avoid teacher burnout and stay calm, balanced, and joyful all year long. Learn how to form lasting habits that support your well-being, using James Clear’s proven framework from Atomic Habits. Whether it’s starting a daily mindfulne...

Want to boost your students' academic success? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re joined by Jen Kreitz, a resource teacher with a master’s in special education and an Educalme Ambassador, who shares how supporting social-emotional learning (SEL) leads to improved academic performance. Jen provides valuable insights, practical strategies, and proven ideas to help you effect...

Do you want to feel calm, grounded, and stress-free right now? Tune in to this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast as we guide you through a growing roots mindfulness practice—a calming and grounding meditation designed to help you manage stress and anxiety. This simple mindfulness exercise is perfect for teachers, parents, and anyone looking to reduce stress, build self-regulation, and promo...

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into 5 effective visualization techniques that can help you reduce stress and anxiety—whether you’re a teacher, student, or anyone looking to find calm in the chaos. These simple, mindfulness strategies tap into the mind-body connection to help you quickly shift out of stress and into a state of relaxation and peace. When we focus on stress...