“Hero” sounds like praise—but it often comes with an expectation of endless sacrifice. In this Bathroom Break episode, we unpack how the hero narrative can quietly normalize burnout, overwork, and emotional exhaustion in education.

Teachers don’t need capes. They need sustainable workloads, meaningful support, and systems that respect their limits. Appreciation matters—but real respect shows up in structure, not symbolism.

You’re not a hero.

You’re human.

And that should be enough.