In today's conversation, Brenna breaks down a powerful (and surprisingly simple) stress-relief tool that most teachers already have access to—but likely aren’t using in a way that actually supports their nervous system.
 Spoiler: it’s not another routine, strategy, or time-consuming habit. It’s reading. 

But not the kind you do for lesson plans, grading, or professional development. 

We’re talking about reading for you. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why most self-care strategies only treat symptoms—not the root cause of stress
✅The difference between “escape-based” habits (like scrolling) and true nervous system regulation 
✅ What research says about reading and stress reduction (including a study showing up to a 68% decrease in stress) 
✅ How reading signals safety to your brain and helps you exit the stress response  
✅ Why teachers especially need this kind of mental reset  
✅ How reading can improve emotional regulation, empathy, and overall well-being 
 
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