Jeremy Jorgensen

Why Edify: The Teacher Wellness and Resilience Podcast - Strategies and Classroom Resources

Teacher podcast with burnout solutions for sustainable teaching careers. Practical strategies for teacher stress management, classroom resilience, work-life balance, and educator wellness. Weekly episodes blend Stoic philosophy, Ikigai principles, and the STRONG Framework to help K-12 teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals prevent burnout and thrive without sacrificing excellence. Topics: classroom management, teacher mental health, self-care strategies, professional development, and building resilient teaching practices. For teachers who are great at their job but exhausted by it.

Author

Jeremy Jorgensen

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.jeremyajorgensen.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

28 - Difficult and Beautiful Work 30.03.2024

Here is an audio recap for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Difficult and Beautiful Work Sign up here - ⁠ https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/ ⁠ Read this week's newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/difficult-and-beautiful-work/

27 - Social Wisdom (Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence) 17.03.2024

Wisdom (Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence) Receive email updates - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/ Website - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/

26 - Games, Encouragement, and Leadership 17.03.2024

Here is an audio recap for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter #107 - Games, Encouragement and Leadership Sign up here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/ Read this week's newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/games-encouragement-and-leadership/

25 - Unstoppable 26.02.2024

TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Unstoppable Topics for this week include the benefits of writing by hand, the internet connections homework gap, and teacher time savers. Read it here. Join our group of relentless and passionate educators.

24 - Airing Grievances, the Arts, and Feedback 20.02.2024

Here are some recent snippets from my weekly review. Each week, I look back and record what I’ve been thinking, reading, and experiencing in the classroom and life. Think, Learn, Share, Repeat. You can read the review here.

23 - Teacher Leaders and Self Compassion 19.02.2024

This is an audio recap of my recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter. Topics for this week include educators as community leaders, classroom lighting, and how to live the good life. Read it here - Teacher Leaders and Self-Compassion Subscribe to the TGIF Teacher Newsletter

22 - Your Best Self and Active Learning 09.01.2024

Here is an audio summary for the recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter titled "Your Best Self and Active Learning?" Topics for this week include active learning, the power of Physical education, and becoming the best version of yourself. Read the newsletter here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/being-your-best-self-and-active-learning/ Sign up here - ⁠https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/

21 - Smells Like Potential - Teach Like Ted Lasso 03.01.2024

Read the article here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/teach-like-ted-lasso-locker-room/ Sign up for the weekly newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/ https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/

20 - Should I Grade Everything - TGIF Teacher Newsletter 03.01.2024

Here is an audio summary for the recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter titled "Should I Grade Everything?" Topics for this week include what is necessary to grade, how teachers felt about this past year, and making good decisions. Read the newsletter here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/should-i-grade-everything/ Sign up here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/

15 Reasons for Teachers to Complete an Annual Review 28.12.2023

Read the article here - 15 Reasons for Teachers to Complete an Annual Review Along With a Free Annual Review Template Read (and sign up) for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter - ⁠https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/⁠ Please share with your teacher friends and supporters of education in general. You rock!

What's With The Name Why Edify 29.10.2023

Here's the story about the name of my passion project "Why Edify" Read more here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/why-edify-manifesto/ Read (and sign up) for the TGIF Teacher Newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/ Please share with your teacher friends and supporters of education in general. You rock!

TGIF Teacher Newsletter - AI Hallucinations, Storytelling, and Note-Taking 18.09.2023

Topics for this week include Artificial Intelligence hallucination, teacher burnout, and how to effectively teach students how to take notes. Read it (and sign up) here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/ai-hallucinations-storytelling-and-note-taking/

TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Phone Addiction, Student Voice, and Brain Power 09.07.2023

Here is a recap of the most recent TGIF Teacher Newsletter - Phone Addiction, Student Voice, and Brain Power You can read it (and sign up) here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/

Just Ask The Teachers 24.04.2023

Website - ⁠https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/⁠ Newsletter - ⁠https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter

🤔 Emergencies, Breaks, and Your Best 03.04.2023

Website - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/ Newsletter - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter

Three Things: Regrets, Habits, and State of Mind 03.04.2023

Three Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity.  You can read it here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-regrets-habits-and-state-of-mind/ Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

Five Reasons to Use Portfolios with Elementary and Middle School Students Including Resources 15.03.2023

Student portfolios are a powerful tool for promoting self-reflection, goal-setting, and metacognition in elementary and middle school students. Check out the post here - https://bit.ly/3JHJ7XP Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

Three Things: Figure It Out 15.03.2023

Three Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity. You can read it here -   https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-figure-it-out/ Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

The Many Benefits of STEM Education 12.03.2023

STEM education offers benefits to students of all ages. It helps develop critical thinking skills, promotes creativity, and encourages teamwork. It also prepares students for the future and fosters lifelong learning.  Check out the post here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-many-benefits-of-stem-education/ Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

Three Things - Many Ages and Happy Brains 12.03.2023

Three Things is a (mostly) daily record of thoughts, questions, inspiration, gratitude, and stuff that made my day better or made me better. Once written, I send them out into the world and invite serendipity.  You can read it here - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-things-many-ages/ Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

ChatGPT Resources for Teachers 20.02.2023

Using ChatGPT puts pressure on the user to ask good questions and follow-up questions. Creative questions will lead to creative solutions. This is where I think artificial intelligence will shine in the future. Here is the link to the resource post - https://bit.ly/3XJUPVC  

5 Research-Based Reasons to Use Brain Breaks in the Classroom and Brain Break Resources 18.01.2023

Incorporating Brain Breaks can add fun and movement to the school day and add enjoyment for teachers and students.   Here is a link to the post - https://bit.ly/3WiTyEn  Receive email updates - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH

T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Birth Equity, Controversy, and Gifted Kids 28.11.2022

You can subscribe to the T.G.I.F. Newsletter here - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH   Here is the link to this issue - https://bit.ly/3tWRTZs

T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter Takeaways - Polarization, Quiet Voices, Cognitive Overload, and More 29.10.2022

You can subscribe to the T.G.I.F. Newsletter here - https://bit.ly/3sxHSAH   Here are the two newsletters referenced in the video:   T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Polarizing Education, Hearing All Voices, and Cognitive Load - https://bit.ly/3ElLei1    T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter - Well-Being, Wordle, and Feeling Lucky - https://bit.ly/3gegvcM

Lessons Learned - School Start Times, Remembering, and Meditation 05.09.2022

Here's a look back at some things that resonated with me while preparing my TGIF newsletter. It's for teachers and lifelong learners. The following newsletters are referenced: 1. Equity, Silver Linings, and The Man Who Ate Himself - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/t-g-i-f-newsletter/ 2. Student Engagement, Facts, and Checking In - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/t-g-i-f-newsletter-student-engage...

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