Season 3 Episode 1

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s3e1

Summary

If you've ever felt the pit of anxiety in your stomach on Sunday evening as you anticipate the work week ahead, this episode is for you. Listen in as we dig into the root of where work-related stress meets worry and overwhelm - and what to do about it.

I dive into 3 strategies you can implement (from both a mind and body approach) to help you explore how to quiet that voice that won't let you truly rest and how to free yourself from the constant battle within so that you can maintain your peace throughout the school year.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

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Season 2 Episode 10

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e10

Summary

The first step in our liberation work as educators is being able to notice and name some of the specific issues that are unique to the Black educator experience.

In this unapologetic episode, I talk about terms such as racial battle fatigue, microaggressions, anti-blackness, and afro-pessimism and how these concepts play out within our educational environments often with harmful results. I conclude with what you can shift your focus on instead to help minimize the damaging effects of these experiences.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

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Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee."

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Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

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Season 2 Episode 9

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e9

Summary

Educators are under tremendous workloads in a sector that is under-funded and under-paid - which absolutely contributes to a valid feeling of time scarcity among educators. We have to acknowledge these constraints and we also have to acknowledge that as individual people within this damaged system, we can only do what is within our control.

In this episode I talk about the importance of boundaries and the proper mindset to ensure you can continue to prioritize what matters most. The good news is these changes are absolutely within your control to shift your response to create more space for yourself and your wellness over time.

If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system you're invited to join me for a FREE live, private training '3 Ways to Reduce Stress, Invite Calm, and Reset Your Nervous System as a Black Educator' happening in just 4 weeks! Feel free to register for this FREE training at (BalancedBlackEducator.com/reset) I promise you'll learn something new and get to know a little more about me and the work I do!

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

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My FREE Live, Private Training on Jan. 8th at 1pm Central.

'3 Ways to Reduce Stress, Invite Calm, and Reset Your Nervous System'

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I'm Ready For a FREE RESET!

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Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

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Season 2 Episode 8

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e8

Summary

In this episode I talk about the importance of having a daily wellness practice already planned and designed for you to guard against decision fatigue and to ensure a variety of options are available to you that actually work to reset your nervous system.

I also discuss aspects of Overload Theory, how it relates specifically to Black educators, and how having a well developed wellness practice that activates the Ventral vagal part of the Vagus Nerve in your body can counteract the components of this theory to improve your stress resilience.

If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system and reduce your stress as a Black educator, feel free to add your name to the GroundED™ waitlist (at no obligation to you) - (BalancedBlackEducator.com/waitlist)

You'll be the first to know when enrollment opens and gain access to early bird pricing and special bonuses. I'll be sharing more about this incredible program over the next few weeks!

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):

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This episode is brought to you by:

GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!

I'm Ready to Get GroundED™

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode

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Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

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@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP:

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

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#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 7

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e7

Summary

In part 2 of this 2-part episode, I take a further look at the effects of being an educator at the nervous system level. Discussion continues around the various degrees of stress and what puts Black educators in a unique and challenging position when it comes to the internal and external barriers of regulating your nervous system.

If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system and reduce your stress as a Black educator, feel free to add your name to the GroundED™ waitlist (at no obligation to you)! (BalancedBlackEducator.com/waitlist) You'll be the first to know when enrollment opens and gain access to early bird pricing and special bonuses. I'll be sharing more about this incredible program over the next few weeks!

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):

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This episode is brought to you by:

GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!

I'm Ready to Get GroundED™

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode

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Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee"

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

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@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP:

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For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 6

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e6

Summary

If you have ever felt or are currently feeling fatigue, chronic stress, or on the brink of burnout - or any other type of dysregulation - then this episode is for you. Let's face it, as a Black educator, it doesn't matter your setting - whether you are in K12 or Higher Ed, just by the nature of the work you do and what it requires of you, I imagine you've experienced some form of exhaustion or stress.

In this episode, we're gonna talk about some of the factors that are contributing to these feelings and how your body and nervous system respond under these stressful conditions at the cellular level and what's needed to get yourself back to a regulated state.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):

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This episode is brought to you by:

GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!

I'm Ready to Get GroundED™

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode

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Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee"

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

Social Media Info

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@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP:

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

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#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 5

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e5

Summary

I believe that Vagus nerve activation and autonomic nervous system management should be required training in every K12 and Higher Ed setting. If you have no idea what I am referring to, take a listen to this week's episode to learn more about your nervous system and find out how to take your self-care practices to the next level of effectiveness through self-regulation.

If your self-care is no longer giving what it's supposed to give, discover what you should be focusing on instead. Especially if you're feeling like you need more from your current self-care routine.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):

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This episode is brought to you by:

GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!

I'm Ready to Get GroundED™

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode

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Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee"

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

Social Media Info

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@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP:

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

Hashtag for the podcast:

#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 4

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e4

Summary

This is a super short update to briefly discuss what I'm currently working on and to give a preview of what's to come next month - when I introduce my Self-Regulation RESET™ framework as I release my GroundED™ group coaching program very soon!

When I return to the podcast in mid-November, I plan to release a weekly episode until the beginning of next year to offer additional support as you finish out the semester!

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed):

https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss

This episode is brought to you by:

The FREE Balanced Black Educator -

Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode:

N/A

Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee."

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

Social Media Info:

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@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

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#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 3

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e3

Summary

When there's talk about educators practicing self care or unapologetically prioritizing their wellness, there's a little bit of hesitation or reservation because (1) educators may feel guilty because they've been so indoctrinated to always 'put students first' and (2) educators feel that others may perceive them as selfish. We explore what the word 'selfish' means as it relates to overall educator well-being and how centering your own well-being as an educator actually allows you to be more generous with those around you.

In this episode, I break down 3 factors to consider how being 'selfish' actually allows you to be more generous both professionally and personally - especially over time.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed):

https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss

This episode is brought to you by:

The FREE Balanced Black Educator -

Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode:

N/A

Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee."

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

Social Media Info:

Instagram and Facebook

@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

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#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 2

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e2

Summary

When it comes to some of the core factors that contribute to educator burnout, it's only fair to ask the question - is it really 100% about burnout or could it have more to do with exploitation? I explore this topic of burnout vs. exploitation a bit further and the ways that you as a Black educator may be subjected to exploitation that you might not always be aware of…

In this episode, I break down 3 exploitative educational practices that have become normalized and what Black educators can do about it.

The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed.

Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed):

https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss

This episode is brought to you by:

The FREE Balanced Black Educator -

Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner

Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode:

N/A

Announcements:

You can buy me a "coffee."

If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee

Join our Facebook Community

If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here:

Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers"

You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.

Social Media Info:

Instagram and Facebook

@BalancedBlackEducator

Facebook GROUP

Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers

Hashtag for the podcast

#BBEInClass

For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com