The Resilient Teacher Podcast

Did you know that teacher burnout and compassion fatigue are very different experiences? Teachers in the field are dealing with a lot, yes, but how can we tell which it is? Compassion fatigue refers the outcome that teachers experience when they absorb the trauma or the emotions of others while helping and supporting them. Most teachers are empathic, which is really a key component of connecting a...

EPISODE 28. Are you believing the lies everyone is trying to feed you about work-life balance? I know that I've subscribed to these lies in the past. We are so used to living in this fast-paced world that we can find it difficult to balance those scales and actually feel joyful about our life. What if I told you there was a method we could use to feel more fulfilled? If you have been on the treadm...

Have you ever made a mistake in teaching and all of a sudden you're saying "I'm just not good at this" or judging yourself pretty harshly? I know I have and if you are anything like me, you may not have even realized that these limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can really start to accumulate over time leading to the dreaded teacher burnout. In this episode, we chat with Lisa Baylis about the...

EPISODE 26 Are you in a state of survival mode in teaching right now? What if I told you there is a research-based reason for that? So many of us feel that way and it's been coined "survival season" for a reason. Bringing a whole new meaning to "tis the reason for the season" am I right? But as I tell teachers I work with all the time, sometimes just knowing what stage of burnout you are currently...

Being in the throws of teacher burnout and mental breakdown can have you feeling alone. Like you're on a hamster wheel of stress and anxiety. Exhaustion. Like it's just not worth it to continue in this field any more regardless of how much you love it. Teachers lose their identity to fit the mold of a "perfect" teacher. But what if there was a way to reignite and reclaim that passion?  In thi...

We need to have a little chat about teacher perfectionism. Though many teachers will unapologetically announce to you that they are a "perfectionist," this is a slippery slope that can lead you on the fast track to burnout. This personality trait is not necessarily something you should be proud of but rather something that can lead you to resenting your career and heading for LinkedIn. Here's the...

EPISODE 23 In this episode of The Resilient Teacher Podcast, we are talking more about energy levels. Energy levels are sometimes impacted by our mindset, expectations, but it can also be heavily influenced by our overall health and wellness. Because teachers have limited energy due to decision fatigue and stress, it can be difficult to make sustainable changes to things like nutrition which can b...

EPISODE 22 One of the biggest components that is absolutely necessary as an educator is energy. While it sounds "woo woo" to say that "energy is everything." It literally is - down to the atoms in our body that have energy associated with them, So in this episode, I want to talk specifically to those of you are feeling really low vibe or low energy and bring you that pep talk to get you back into...

EPISODE 21 Have you ever considered what it means to actually be a "good" teacher? Have you felt guilty when you set boundaries or put yourself first? If you are a teacher in America currently, let me guess...you promptly stated a "yes." Self-care and prioritizing yourself, changing this "good" teacher narrative isn't easy...but as today's guest will share with you - it's definitely worth it! As a...

EPISODE 20. Are you a teacher who has struggled with getting out of burnout or just combatting the anxiety and overwhelm? Maybe you've tried everything under the sun to get this thing in check and nothing seems to work? Don't worry - you are NOT ALONE! One thing no one ever talks about is how the chemicals in our brain from stress can actually get us addicted to it. In this episode, I am talking a...

If you are a teacher who is already at Stage 12 Burnout or just trying to keep your head above water, this episode is for you! Special Guest, Rachel Lenhart ( @chalkfulloflife ) and I are talking about how she went from a teacher burnout mess to making an impact with her teacher burnout message. Rachel and I also cover the importance of self-care and what exactly we mean by SELF-care, her burnout...

EPISODE 18. This episode is for those teachers who are constantly battling the unrealistic demands of their administration, parents, students, or dare I say - ones you place on yourself.  This episode is going to be your jam when you need a little help to navigate those tough situations.  We're talking about the different situations that you may encounter with unrealistic expectations, h...

EPISODE 17. If you are one of those teachers who is exhausted by the time your planning period comes and you sit and stare at your list of to do's not knowing where to start and how to get stuff done...you are definitely going to love this episode.  There is a unique challenge that we face as educators and that's called decision fatigue.  In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Palovchi...

EPISODE 16. In this episode, we are diving into the concept of "quiet quitting" which is trending on social media right now - and if you immediately heard this and thought of teachers whispering to their administrators that they can't do this any more and throwing a deuce while squealing tires out of the faculty parking lot, then let me share with you that despite the name, that is not at all what...

EPISODE 15. In this episode, I am talking about one of my favorite ways that teachers can sustain their energy, set limits in their career, and feel more empowered & beat burnout - BOUNDARIES!  I brought my friend, Spencer Cotter, on the show to talk about her journey with teacher burnout, how she transformed her burnout, and her must have boundaries for teachers, weekends, and social med...

EPISODE 14: In this week's teacher pep talk, I’m talking about one of the mindsets and belief systems I encountered recently that was keeping me stuck.  This episode is going to be your motivation to look for those teachers who have it all together and borrow their belief systems, transform your weaknesses into strengths, and remind you that you are a resilient teacher - that you have that ch...

EPISODE 13: I made a Tiktok recently that had over 1200 educators feeling like I was speaking to their souls.  It was all about how our brains can create patterns from situations we’ve been in previously.  The example I gave was the stress response that we have when entering our buildings at the beginning of school after we left in the stress cycle before summer break.  Our brains d...

EPISODE 12: In this week's teacher pep talk, I'm being super transparent with you about a struggle I had with my mindset recently and how I overcame it.  We are talking about how our mindset impacts our ability to be an effective teacher and a happy individual, how to deal with external circumstances, and looking at our locus of control. This is gong to be your jam when you're having one...

EPISODE 11. In this episode, we are chatting with Jen Manly (who is @strategicclassroom on Tiktok and Instagram) about teacher time hacks to help support teachers only working their contract hours and ways to stretch contract time so that you can complete what needs to be done and spend more time doing your thing outside of contract hours.  We also dive into teacher time sucks, setting bounda...

EPISODE 10. If you are a teacher who feels that things in your career, your life, this season are so overwhelming or feeling like you're dropping the ball, this is my attempt to let you know that you are NOT ALONE!  These pep talks are BONUS episodes meant to show you how I am navigating challenges in education, finding BALANCE between taking responsibility for my locus of control while still...

EPISODE 9. Back to school season for teachers can be pretty tough, brutal even.  Especially after a long relaxing summer, which was much needed.  Because we're so conditioned by our routines over a break, it sends our bodies into somewhat of a shock.  It can be difficult to get into the swing of things.  However, there are things we can do to be proactive in our returns! That i...

EPISODE 8  Are you struggling with getting a grip on your duties as a professional and still living a life outside of work?  Work-life balance for educators is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish because we feel like we have to give more, be more, and do it all - "for the kids."  The fact is that the majority of educators lack work-life balance which impacts thei...

EPISODE 7  We know from research that teacher burnout can very well set the stage and cause a ripple effect which can impact student behavior, academics, etc.  However, if you are an educator, you know that difficult student behavior can also lead to teacher burnout.  So which came first?  The chicken (burnout) or the egg (behavior)?  And how can we prevent behavior issues...

EPISODE 6  Are you still struggling to get a hang of this burnout recovery thing?  Some people can implement some strategies and feel a little better, but often times one very important thing is missing. Inner work.  Before you can bring your best self into your classroom, you need to ensure that you are regularly monitoring yourself for signs of destructive behavior that end up cyc...

EPISODE 5  Have you ever wondered how you to create a burnout recovery plan?  How long will it take?  How will you find the time? In Episode 3 , I gave you some really great information about the stress cycle and how it relates to our summer break as educators. Then we talked about some practical and evidence-based ways to complete the stress cycle in Episode 4 .  Now we are co...