In this episode of Aligned & Thriving: for Teachers, I dive into the powerful reminder that you’re allowed to want more. More freedom, more balance, more income, more joy—it doesn’t make you ungrateful for what you already have. It simply means you’re growing, evolving, and stepping into the next version of yourself.

We’ll talk about why teachers often feel guilty for wanting more, how to release that guilt, and what it looks like to start creating a life and career that feels aligned, not overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” for wanting a bigger vision for your life, this one’s for you.

✨ You are worthy of it all.

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Surprise! 🎉 This is a little extra mid-week episode to fuel you up before Sunday’s big release.

In You Can’t Pay the Bills with Passion, I get real about one of the biggest struggles teachers face: loving what we do but feeling the weight of financial stress. Passion might light the fire, but it doesn’t always keep the lights on.

This short, powerful chat will help you rethink how you value your skills, your time, and your energy—because you deserve a career (and a life) that supports you, not just drains you.

✨ Passion is the starting point, but it’s not the whole picture.

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🎙 End of Term 3 – Let’s Wrap This Up!
In this episode, I’m reflecting on the highs, lows, and “oh wow” moments of Term 3. From classroom wins to lessons learned, plus a little real talk about how we’re feeling heading into the final stretch of the year. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or just love hearing about the journey, this one’s for you.

I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m carrying forward into Term 4 – because let’s be real, we all need a reset sometimes.

💬 I’d love to hear from you! Share your own Term 3 wins, lessons, or survival tips.

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Listen now and let’s wrap up this term together.

🎙️ You Are More Than Your Job Title

Let’s get something straight—you are not just a teacher, a mum, a partner, or a colleague. You are a whole, multi-dimensional human being with dreams, desires, and a life outside your job title. And in this episode, we’re diving deep into why that truth matters—especially if you’ve been stuck in the cycle of “doing” and forgotten how to just be.

This one is part mindset reset, part soulful permission slip. We’ll unpack the identity trap that so many teachers (and women!) fall into, and how to start rewriting that story using the tools of manifestation, self-concept work, and self-love practices.

Inside this episode:

• 🌿 The energetic cost of tying your worth to your work

• 💭 How manifestation begins with identity—and why “I am” matters

• 🔄 Rewiring your inner dialogue to reflect your wholeness

• 💬 Affirmations to anchor into your true self

• 📝 Reflection prompts to reconnect with you

Whether you’re feeling burnt out, lost in the busyness, or just ready for a deeper sense of alignment, this episode is your reminder: you are allowed to dream bigger, want more, and take up space beyond your role.

👋 I'd love to hear how this lands for you—come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook. You don’t have to do this alone.

Doubting yourself again? This pep talk is your reminder that you’re capable, worthy, and built for more than you give yourself credit for. Confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about trusting yourself enough to show up anyway.

Follow me on Instagram for more daily pep talks, grab my TPT resources to boost your confidence, and DM me—I’d love to know, what’s one thing you’re proud of today?

🎙️ Manifesting Balance: Can You Really Teach and Thrive?

Teaching can feel like a never-ending to-do list—but what if you could shift from just surviving the term to actually thriving through it?

In this episode, we dive into the real talk behind work-life balance and how to manifest more calm, clarity, and control—even in a chaotic week. I break down Jordanna Levin’s manifestation equation, walk you through how your thoughts shape your reality, and share how you can call in a more aligned, fulfilling version of your teaching life right now.

You’ll hear how your self-talk, boundaries, and energetic alignment all impact your ability to manifest the version of life you're craving—and yes, it's possible while still showing up as a powerful educator.

✨ Expect mindset shifts, grounded strategy, soulful encouragement, and practical tools you can start using today.

Inside this episode:

• 📝 Journal prompts to help you get intentional

• 💬 Powerful affirmations to anchor into daily

• 🌿 Real examples of how I manifest balance in the middle of term life

This one’s for the teachers who know they’re made for more—and are ready to create it.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS – Your Turn To Reflect

Grab your journal or open the notes app. Take 10–15 minuteswith these, or revisit them whenever you need.

📖 1. Describe yourself without using your job.
If you couldn’t say “teacher” or “educator,” what words would you use?

📖 2. What are 5 personal qualities you’re proud of?Not skills — but parts of your essence.

📖 3. What lights you up outside of work?
List the moments that make you feel most alive and most you.

📖 4. Who are you to the people who love you?
Write what your best friend, child, partner, or parent would say about you thathas nothing to do with your job.

📖 5. How would your life feel if your job wasn’t the centre of your identity?
Would you feel more spacious? More balanced? More fulfilled?

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Teaching can knock you down — but resilience is all about how you get back up. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to build resilience as a teacher, how to navigate setbacks without burning out, and the simple mindset shifts that help you bounce back stronger than ever.

Walk away with practical strategies to protect your energy, rediscover your confidence, and keep showing up as the teacher (and human!) you want to be.

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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the negative? This quick pep talk is your reminder to hit pause, breathe, and shift your focus to gratitude. Even on the toughest days, finding just one thing to be grateful for can change your whole energy.

Follow me on Instagram @Alignedandthrivingforteachers for daily pep talks and grab my TPT resources to support your gratitude journey. I’d love to hear from you—DM me and tell me, what are you grateful for today?

🎙 What They Didn’t Teach You at Uni
Let’s be honest – stepping into the classroom for the first time is a whole different world compared to what you learn in lectures. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real lessons I’ve learned on the job – the ones no one warned us about in teacher training.

From classroom management curveballs to navigating tricky conversations with parents, and even the little daily hacks that make teaching sustainable, this is the stuff you wish you knew sooner.

💬 I’d love to know – what’s one thing you’ve learned in teaching that you never heard about at uni?

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Press play and let’s get into the unspoken truths of teaching.

It’s the question so many of us are quietly asking: Is teaching still worth it?

In this honest and heartfelt episode, I open up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the heaviness that can come with life in the classroom—and why so many passionate educators are feeling torn.

We’ll unpack the realities no one really talks about, the moments that still make it all matter, and how to know when it’s time to pivot, stay, or shift how you show up.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to reflect on your future in teaching—or just need to know you’re not alone—this one’s for you.

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