The Burned-In Teacher Podcast with Amber Harper

In this episode, I share with you 5 work-life balance mistakes that I’ve seen happening and that I’ve made (and sometimes still make) myself as well as 5 actionable steps that you can take today that will lead to long-term solutions in both your professional and personal life.  This information-packed episode will provide you with tools and strategies to help you grow from your burnout and become...

In this episode, I answer an Ask BIT question that’s all about our people-pleasing, perfectionist tendencies and how we can be at peace with doing the things we need to do to keep moving forward and out of burnout.  If you have any questions about BURNED-IN Teacher, me and how I’m applying my BURNED-IN process to my own life as a teacher, or how to apply it to your life, go to www.burnedinteacher....

In this episode, I share my conversation with a Burned-In Teacher University Student and member of the Burned-In Teacher Membership, Chelsea. As we chat, she shares what brought her to Burned-In Teacher, specific challenges she has encountered in her 4 years of teaching, and some BIG transitions that had happened in her life lately. She also talks about why she decided to become a BIT student and...

In this episode, I am going to walk you through everything BURNED-IN by answering a question I get asked a lot when being interviewed and also on social media: “ Amber - what the heck is a BURNED-IN Teacher anyway?”   I’ll share with you the different stages of burnout and how to move from one stage to the next so you no longer feel like you have to settle for being stuck in the feelings of burnou...

In this week’s podcast episode, I challenge you to think differently about your current reality, and in doing so, you’ll ignite the spark that you already have inside you to get out of that negative mindset and grow from your burnout.  All it takes is changing the way you think about your current reality by not letting your lizard brain take over.  By just reframing your thoughts, you can signific...

In this episode, I’m going to talk you through the last step in my 8-step BURNED-IN process: Never Settle.  Never Settling is all about having the tools, resources, and mindset that you need to keep moving forward towards your goal even when life gets challenging.  I’ll also talk with you about what it means to be content, to settle, and to practice radical acceptance and how each of these plays a...

In this episode, I’ll share with you my secret for creating the schedule of your dreams.  Yes, it can be done!  When you don't create a vision and plan for your schedule, others will do it for you, and this can lead to overwhelm and eventually BURNOUT! Listen in to get the steps that you need to start taking action towards creating a schedule and life that will help you on your quest to be a happi...

Beat the burnout by working toward your goals and initiating lasting change in your life.  In this episode, I outline for you a detailed process to create a plan for you to meet both the professional and personal goals you want to obtain so you can be the best version of yourself.    For more information and show notes, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/blog  

In this episode, I share with you the “Be-Do-Have” mentality and how this shift in mindset can totally transform your life so you can start living the life that you want.  “I will be happy when…”  is a common statement that leads a person to think that they won’t be happy until they finally have that “thing”, but this backward thinking is what keeps people get stuck in a never-ending cycle of frus...

Today we are talking about dreams, that’s right DREAMS!  In this episode, we’re talking not only about your vision for what you want in life (both professionally and personally) but also about the goals you need to set for yourself to get there.  I’ll share with you actionable steps you can take to determine what your long-term goals are that will motivate you and lead you out of burnout.  For mor...

Saying “No” is the ultimate self-care because you are taking care of yourself by establishing healthy boundaries and allowing yourself the time to say “Yes” to what you want more of in your life. In this episode, you will learn strategies for knowing when to be involved in or commit to something new and understand that you have a choice in what you say “No” and “Yes” to.  As a BURNED-IN Teacher, y...

In this episode, I share what you can start doing today to extend your reach and possibilities as you take action to get out of teacher burnout.  I will talk to you about how - by reevaluating how you spend your time - you can make time to do the things that bring you joy and move the needle forward so you can live a happier, more fulfilled, life. Extending your reach and possibilities is really a...

In this episode, I get down and dirty about the “Crab Mentality” and explain how others around you could be keeping you from your true potential.  When working to grow through your burnout, you can sometimes find yourself surrounded by people who keep you stuck where you are. It’s important for you to pay attention to the people that you spend most of your time with.  This episode will teach you h...

My goal with this episode is to get you to think about the habits that you currently have and the ones you need in order to nurture your strengths.  In it, I get personal with you by sharing how I’m analyzing some of my habits and how they affect my life, as well as what I’m doing to change and instill new ones.  This week’s episode is dedicated to getting you to reflect on and nurture your streng...

In this episode, I review with you important take-aways from past interviews with experts about trauma that you can use to support both yourself and your students, and I share how I’ve used the Serenity Prayer to tackle some drama in my own life. I also dive into what drama sounds like on social media and in real life and ways that you can be strong AND vulnerable, so that you have the SERENITY to...

This episode is all about reflection and then action.  Dear teacher, your journey out of burnout starts with deciding that you refuse to sit inside of your challenges and that you are capable and worthy of finding solutions, so you can move on to a happier and more fulfilled life. However, in order to act, you first have to get clear on what's truly challenging you and why. That's what today's epi...

In this episode, I talk with Alexis Shepard; a former educator that used her experience with burnout to create a platform - The AfroEducator - to empower teachers to live and teach more authentically.  Together, we define what the “good teacher” narrative is and how the stories that teachers tell themselves - and accept - can further deepen the feelings and effects of burnout.  In this episode, Al...

I understand that when you are in a state of burnout, positivity, and gratitude can be difficult to come by; so in this episode, I remind you about the huge impact of your mindset and the vocabulary you use.  The vocabulary you use impacts the way you think, and behave and also determines your future.  If you are thinking to yourself that you need to re-brand yourself, then listen to this episode...

In this episode, I talk with Danielle Nuhfer, a teacher, and Certified Mindfulness Instructor.  I’m so excited to share this episode with you because, just like me, she turned her passion for helping teachers into a business and it’s a really good one! In our conversation, she shares her journey from burned-out teacher to Certified Mindfulness Instructor and how her struggle with stress, anxiety,...

In this episode, I’m reaching back into the Burned-In Teacher Podcast vault to bring you an inspiring past episode to help you no matter where you are at in your journey out of burnout.  In this episode, I introduce you to the first step in my 8-step process - Begin Where You Are - to get you out of burnout so you can live a happier, more fulfilled life.  I’ll talk you through 5 actionable steps t...

In this episode, I talk with Kelsey Sorenson, former substitute teacher turned CEO of her own business, Wife Teacher Mommy .  Kelsey shares her inspiring story of how she was able to transform her experiences with burnout into a flourishing business that works to support teachers.  In this episode, she also shares her advice for those Burned and Unbalanced teachers out there so they have the strat...

In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of Heart-Centered Classroom Management, focusing on strategies to navigate difficult student behavior. Discover innovative approaches to engage your students' hearts and minds, paving the way for authentic connections and enhanced academic success, while effectively addressing difficult student behavior. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a...

In this episode, we honor Financial Literacy Month and show a little Teacher Appreciation with an interview with Kristina Ellis from Ramsey Solutions. Kristina Ellis is a best-selling author who believes no student should be burdened by student loans. She has helped thousands of students earn a debt-free education by sharing practical wisdom from her personal experience of earning over $500k in co...

In this upcoming episode, join me for the second part of "Transforming the Classroom with My Disruptive Behavior Solution." I'll be delving deep into my innovative approach to classroom management. I'll share insights into my simplified yet highly effective methods that ensure consistent expectations across subjects, promoting student autonomy and self-regulation.  Throughout the episode, I'll be...

I'm sharing solutions to disruptive classroom behavior by talking about how I support my students in moving through disrespectful, defiant, and disruptive behaviors through procedures and expectations that I started the year with as well as new ones that have evolved by necessity this school year.  I choose not to settle for having the same old conversations about how disrespectful "today's kids"...