Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

Kelsey highlights a few ways that you can have your best summer yet! Create a stress management plan and use the mindset tools you have to handle stress this summer and to prepare you for the upcoming school year. Design your ideal week schedule to manage your time this summer. Find community and connection for support. Resources mentioned: Get your tickets to Educate & Rejuvenate Educate &amp...

As the school year comes to a close, educators are presented with a golden opportunity to embrace the much-needed respite of summer. In this episode of Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast, Kelsey guides us through a transformative journey, focusing on self-reflection and creating an action plan for a rejuvenating summer break. By carefully balancing self-care, personal growth, and professional dev...

Mastering Small Groups and Literacy Centers: A Science of Reading Approach In episode 129 of "Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast," Malia Hollowell sheds light on the importance of small groups in the science of reading classroom. With over 67% of 4th graders in the United States reading below grade level, implementing effective small groups becomes crucial. Malia is a science of reading expert an...

The stigma surrounding mental health is a pervasive issue that often prevents open and honest discussions. In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Kristina Kuzmic to delve into the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on parenting, education, and personal well-being. This candid conversation explores the challenges, triumphs, and importance of addressing mental health with empathy an...

The Rebranding Journey from Wife Teacher Mommy to Educate & Rejuvenate In episode 127, Kelsey announces the evolution of "Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast" to "Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast." This transition fits into our mission to help educators not only thrive but also revitalize their passion for teaching. Did you know that a recent Gallup panel found that 44% of teachers reported fee...

Kelsey reflects on the podcast's evolution and exciting upcoming changes in this finale episode of Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast. What is happening to Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast? Be sure to listen to next week’s episode to find out!  Throughout the episode, Kelsey reflects on her journey from when she started Wife Teacher Mommy 10 years ago to today, from initially focusing on teaching...

In episode 125 of Wife, Teacher, Mommy: The Podcast, our life coaches, including, host Kelsey Sorensen, Bonnie Wiscombe, Chrissy Nichols, Francini Estes, and Kamee Bisson share their insights and personal experiences, focusing on how educators & homeschool parents can create intentional lives and alleviate burnout and overwhelm. Self-Care and Time Management Strategies One of the key themes th...

This is one of my favorite podcast episodes that I’ve ever done! I have been a fan of today’s guest for a long time, so this interview was a pinch-me moment. Our guest today is Kristina Kuzmic! You may know her from Instagram, TikTok, Oprah, or as the author of her best-selling book “Hold On But Don’t Hold Still”. Chances are you’ve seen Kristina. Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow hu...

Recently, we shared a post on Instagram that explained why I don’t love the idea of taking away recess as a punishment for not completing work. We got a lot of engagement on this post, We heard a lot of feedback from our followers asking if we had a solution, so I decided to do a podcast episode about the benefits of recess and why it should not be taken away as a punishment. Today I'm diving into...

I just got back from the incredibly inspirational I Can Do It conference and I am so energized and inspired. I experience so many benefits from attending these conferences all about self improvement. So I wanted to share the 4 main takeaway points that I learned at this special conference! We are going to be talking all about what I learned and was inspired by. I got to hear from so many speakers...

Whether you practice yoga, are new to yoga or have never done it, you are going to get a lot of inspiration on todays episode on how to calm your teacher life with yoga. We're all about the key benefits of yoga and how it can positively benefit your teacher life with yoga expert and Summer 2024 Educate and Rejuvenate Speaker, Brett Larkin. Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the autho...

We have a special guest with us on today's podcast! He has been on the podcast before and was a guest speaker at our Winter Educate and Rejuvenate event last you. Since we saw him last, he's been on a hit Netflix show and is selling out shows. We have NYC teacher, stand-up comedian, and Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2024 keynote speaker, Gaspare Randazzo! Gaspare Randazzo is a teacher in his 11t...

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This is the first episode I've recorded by myself here since the Self-Love Challenge! That means it's almost been a month since I've been in the studio to record a new episode. I'm so excited! Today we are talking all about how to make your goals easy with minimum baselines. We touched on making goals easy during the Self Love Challenge and when I was doing one of the calls with the Club and VIP c...

This is our first episode following the Self Love Challenge and I wanted to make it a special one! So I brought in some of my friends and amazing life coaches. You are going to be hearing from an expert panel of some of my favorite life coaches. On today’s episode, we are going to be diving into all things self help. This discussion was pulled from one of our Educate and Rejuvenate event where we...

Get the FULL Self-Love Challenge experience FOR FREE! Register here for your scorecard to track your progress, and submit your completed scorecard to enter to win prizes such as a tumbler and self-care items. We'll also email you the daily challenge and journal prompt and an invite to the LIVE podcast recording wrap-up call on February 21st. It's FREE: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/op/or-self-l...

Reflect on your personal growth over the two-week self-love challenge, celebrating your commitment and progress. Consider how you will sustain this self-love practice in the future by observing yourself, choosing your direction, and aligning yourself with your values. Explore resources like podcasts, books, and therapy, or join support groups like  Wife Teacher Mommy Club  to continue yo...

Throughout this challenge, we’ve explored self-love and self-compassion, recognizing the importance of being gentle with ourselves, acknowledging our shared humanity, and practicing mindfulness. By extending compassion to ourselves, we foster connections with others and acknowledge our interconnectedness in the human experience. Through practices like loving-kindness meditation and reflecting on o...

Create a self-love affirmation that integrates thoughts, feelings, actions, and results from the lessons learned in the challenge, ensuring beliefs are realistic and resonate with you. Reflect on thoughts like self-acceptance and compassion, feelings of curiosity and love, actions such as setting boundaries and honoring values, and results like living joyfully and unconditionally loving oneself an...

We are inherently wired for connection, seeking love and validation from others as a biological imperative, according to interpersonal neurobiology. The concept of manuals for others highlights the tendency to hold unspoken expectations for loved ones, which can lead to disappointment and hinder genuine connection; fostering internal validation rather than relying solely on external sources enable...

On Day 10 of the challenge, the focus shifts to people-pleasing behaviors and self-abandonment tendencies, rooted in the desire for external validation and fear of negative emotions. Participants are encouraged to identify instances of people-pleasing, recognize self-abandonment patterns, and establish healthy boundaries as an act of self-love, fostering internal validation and emotional well-bein...

Prioritizing self-care over to-do lists is paramount, acknowledging the importance of maintaining balance amidst professional and personal responsibilities. By distinguishing between urgent and important tasks, and implementing a weekly planning process that includes self-care, participants can overcome the urgency effect and cultivate a more intentional approach to scheduling, fostering self-love...

Reflecting on the framework presented, the journey toward self-alignment involves observing ourselves, choosing a direction aligned with our values, and ensuring our actions reflect our chosen path. While balance concerns the distribution of time among various life aspects, alignment focuses on the direction each area takes by our desires and values, leading to a more purposeful and fulfilling lif...

Reconnect with your past self by envisioning your younger self writing a letter back to you, reflecting on the joy and innocence of childhood, and considering what brought you joy back then that may still resonate with you now. Delve into your inner wounds and neglected needs from childhood, considering how they might still impact you as an adult, as you tap into your 7-year-old self’s experiences...

Today’s focus shifts to deep reflection through journaling, where you’ll explore questions about what’s working well in your life, what you love, how you’re making room for these things, and how your values are reflected in your life, aiming to align your actions with your true desires and values for greater fulfillment. Get the FULL Self-Love Challenge experience FOR FREE! Register here for your...