The Burned-In Teacher Podcast with Amber Harper

This podcast episode is about building resilience in teachers by uncovering how educators can transform moments of loneliness and sadness into opportunities for growth and strength. This episode provides practical strategies and heartfelt advice as I share a blog post I wrote back in 2016 called “Dear Sad, Lonely, Depressed Teacher” that will leave you feeling empowered to thrive in your teaching...

In this episode, I share my own, personal struggle with the Winter Blues AKA Seasonal Affective Disorder. I can always tell when it's settling in and I also know what has helped me in the past two years to do more than feel like I'm just surviving the winter. This is important because I feel y our personal and professional life shouldn’t feel “on hold” or held hostage by the winter months and I ch...

In this episode I chat with my good friends Molly Wheatley @mollyawheatley and Alexis Shepherd @theafroeducator about all of the negativity we are seeing on Teachergram, Facebook, Twitter, etc and how we move through it. You see, although we see the negativity, we choose to stay on Social Media because we see that the benefits of connectedness far outweighs the negative parts of it. We share with...

Discover the key to true harmony in life with the latest episode of the Burned-In Teacher Podcast! Together we will not only unravel the myth of work-life balance but also how to achieve it by introducing the concept of the "seven pillars" that form the foundation of a resilient and fulfilling life. In this episode, we'll dive into the challenges of teaching, exploring how to draw strength from va...

In this episode, you get to hear my interview with Jake Miller, an 8th grade Science teacher from Ohio share his story of teacher burnout and how he's used it to reimagine his role as an educator to support himself and his students. Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast who hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast and shares #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. He works as...

If you're not asking yourself these 3 questions you could feel like you're running on the perpetual "hamster wheel" of #teacherlife. In this episode, I share a quick story of why these questions are so helpful and how you can apply them to your specific job title anytime, anywhere. So if you're struggling with teacher burnout and find yourself saying "I have too much on my plate." this is the epis...

In this episode, Kym and Heather, two Burned-In Teacher Tribers, open up about their experience with meeting each other through The Burned-In Teacher Mastermind.  This Mastermind not only includes my unique 8-step BURNED-IN process, but it's also a supportive community that'll help you grow through your burnout. Also in this episode, Kym and Heather share how they have (and continue to) support on...

In this episode, I interview Nancy Ynchaustegui - a veteran middle school science teacher and health coach that empowers her students and clients to embrace their uniqueness and challenge the status quo. She empowers teachers by teaching them how to get back to themselves in 2 simple but - not easy - steps. For more information and show-notes go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-121-Becom...

In this episode, Janelle Owens shares how she's used what she learned from her experience with Burned-In Teacher three years ago today. She shares her biggest take-aways, how her life has changed over the last three years, and her advice to teachers who are feeling stuck, isolated, alone, and burned-out.  For more information and show notes, go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/ep-120-the-or...

In this episode, I share with you a snippet of my Burned-In Teacher Workshop: How to Beat Teacher Burnout, Even When It Seems Impossible. In this workshop you'll learn:  why the old way of practicing self-care isn't working and what you can do about it; what it means to "let go" in the face of consistent challenges and changes; mindset shifts you can make now to set "future you" up for success; th...

In this episode, I go solo to talk about the excuses that you could be making that are holding you back and therefore, holding you in burnout for far too long. It can be easy to say, "I can't..." and when it comes to teacher burnout, I know that sometimes it can be easy to make excuses for why things can't or won't change for you.  I invite you to join me for a brand new Burned-In Teacher Workshop...

In this episode, Chrissy Crolly shares an impactful story of resilience and revelation that caused her to make small and big changes in her teaching life for the sake of her health. Chrissy Crolly is a former burned-out elementary school educator who utilized solution-focused coaching to find her passion in supporting other leaders and educators in building systems that support proactive and posit...

In this episode, I chat with Dan Tricarico - AKA The Zen Teacher - about how he used his burnout as an opportunity to start inspiring other teachers to live a more Zen lifestyle. During this interview, we talk about how it’s sometimes difficult to create change in our environments, so it’s important to remember that we can look inwards and create the changes that we need to become BURNED-IN. For m...

In this episode, I share my top reason for being so grateful to be back in the classroom after taking three years to work on Burned-In Teacher full time. I have missed the classroom and most of what comes along with it for some time and I'm laying it all out for you today! I have to admit, I do share a little more than my gratitude for being back in the classroom this year, however. I also share h...

In this podcast episode, we will explore the power of balance, simplicity, and well-being as she prepares for a new chapter in her teaching career and coaching role. Gain insights from Angela Watson, a virtual mentor, and discover the secrets to increasing teacher productivity and efficient time management. Tune in for inspiration and guidance on embracing change and finding fulfillment in educati...

In this episode, Sarah shares her teaching journey and her decision to transition out of the classroom. In this interview, Sarah proves that the decision to leave the classroom doesn't always have to be because of a negative experience or toxic culture. I also share with you my decision to transition back into the classroom and I share with you some reasons why I feel this is the best decision for...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Daphne Williams of The Teacher Career Coach about what it looks and feels like to consider leaving a classroom or school setting to do something different. In light of the tremendous amount of stress teachers have been under, more and more educators are deciding to take their skills somewhere else. Daphne offers 3 things to consider before or while explo...

In the final episode of her takeover for the Stand With Educators series, Alexis discusses how the "First Steps to Systemic Change" and reframing the "Principal Paradigm" can contribute to creating cultures of wellness in our schools. She also provides actionable steps that teachers and administrators can begin today to nurture environments where wellness is a norm instead of a novelty.  For more...

In the second episode of The Stand With Educators Series, Alexis explores the teacher-administrator relationship. She discusses how toxic teacher narratives cause educators to shrink away from advocating for better and how teachers can reframe this paradigm. For more information and show notes go to https://www.burnedinteacher.com/blog/podcast-episode-110-The-Principal-Paradigm

In the first episode of the Stand With Educators series, Alexis discusses the first steps to creating systemic change for the teaching profession. Though our burnout is not our fault, it is our responsibility to ensure we are taking the necessary steps to understand that we often play a role in our burnout when we perpetuate harmful narratives.    For more information and show-notes go to https://...

In this conversation between myself and Alexis Shepard and Kaitlin Johnstone, we talk about the campaign to Stand with Educators. You'll hear about how this movement started, what it stands for, and how you too can advocate and Stand with Educators to help teachers take their next, best steps when faced with challenges in their teaching and personal lives.   For more information and show-notes go...

In this interview with Hollie Truckowski, a Burned-In Teacher Masterminder, she talks about the massive changes in her personal and professional life since joining the Burned-In Teacher Mastermind in Winter 2021. If you're finding yourself wondering what your next action steps are in your life and you don't know where to start, go to www.burnedinteacher.com/mastermind to learn more and to join us...

I want to be very clear about my beliefs surrounding your burnout experience - your burnout isn't your fault, but it is your responsibility to choose your next steps. My main message here is that in these moments of frustration, overwhelm, and burnout - I believe that you are worthy of making different choices about what you do, what you don't do, and why. In this episode, I share how through a po...

In Part 2 of this 2 part series, Burnout Buddies Kim and Hilary talk about their choice to join the Burned-In Teacher Mastermind Community and how they've grown through their burnout - together. They share their transformation from burned-out to BURNED-IN Teachers and how they're continuing the work that it takes to live a BURNED-IN life.    For more information and show notes, go to https://www.b...

In this episode, I chat with Burnout Buddies, Kim and Hilary about their challenges with burnout, their choice to join the Burned-In Teacher Mastermind Community and how they've grown through their burnout together. In Part 1 of this 2 part series, Kim and Hilary share their internal and external struggles that led them to feeling and living a burned-out life.  For more information and show notes,...