Little Bits of TLC

This week, Heather and Waddell close out the month’s focus on compassionate care by getting real about the long game of change. They unpack what it means to work within flawed systems while trying to make them better, why collaboration and humility matter more than playing “savior,” and how mutual aid can create ripples that slowly shift the bigger picture. From self-reflection and knowing your ow...

This week, Heather and Waddell flip the script and talk about what it really looks like to extend compassionate care to ourselves . After spending weeks focusing on what we pour out for others, they pause to ask: how do we refill our own cups when life and work don’t slow down? From trial-and-error self-care, quiet moments, and creative outlets to setting boundaries, seeking therapy, and choosing...

This week, Heather and Waddell dig deeper into what compassionate care really looks like in schools. From zero-cost changes that can make a classroom feel like a safe, dignified space, to the bigger systems that often make showing compassion harder than it should be, they talk about the real-world challenges educators and human service providers face every day. It’s a conversation about furniture,...

This week kicks off a new month of conversations all about compassion . Heather sits down with her longtime friend and school social worker, Waddell, to talk about what compassionate care really means—not as a checklist or a professional buzzword, but as a way of seeing and treating people. They talk about showing up with empathy, choosing kindness even when it’s hard, and honoring kids’ humanity...

To wrap up the month, Heather and Flora talk about what it means to stay present while looking ahead. With the new year around the corner, they dive into self-reflection, goal setting, and boundaries—not as a list of resolutions to check off, but as a way to make space for what really matters. They share personal stories about saying no, making room to breathe, holding each other accountable, and...

Tension shows up in every season of life—sometimes in big blowups, sometimes in a thousand tiny paper cuts. In this episode, Heather and Flora talk about what it looks like to truly be present when things get uncomfortable, whether that’s a tough family gathering, a tense holiday party, or an unexpected moment of conflict at work or home. They share real stories about managing emotions in the heat...

This week, Heather and Flora keep the conversation on presence going, shifting into the small but powerful ways we communicate—and sometimes miscommunicate—with each other. From reading body language to mismatched tones over the phone, they unpack how much emotional intelligence plays a role in truly connecting with others. They share stories from classrooms, friendships, and everyday life where a...

This week, Heather and Flora get real about what it means to truly be present —not with gifts, but with our time, attention, and care. From putting the phone face down during dinner to reading the room in a tough conversation, they talk about how presence shows up in friendships, at work, and in everyday moments. They share honest stories about balancing approachability and professionalism, settin...

Welcome to Little Bits of TLC hosted by Heather Volchko, the founder of Threshold Learning Consultancy and TLC University . In each episode, you'll be invited into a conversation navigating the messy and magical seasons of school-based emotional, behavioral, and mental health services. You’ll be challenged, entertained, and equipped - all in just a few minutes. There's always something goi...