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Imagine being passionate about your career, yet feeling completely drained and disillusioned. That's the reality for many educators facing burnout today. In part 1 of a 6 episode series that will come out over the next 6 months, we sit down with Amy Schamberg, a former school psychologist who redefined her life by becoming a certified functional medicine health coach. Amy shares her deeply personal experience with teacher burnout, offering a historical perspective that traces the issue back to the 70s and 80s. This episode is not just about recognizing burnout, but also about understanding the critical balance between ambition and self-care.

Show notes:

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Connect with host Amy Schamberg on LinkedIn

Explore:

• Learn more about the Total Worker Health® approach from NIOSH
• Discover Amy’s wellness workshops, coaching, and consulting at amyschamberg.com
• Check out the book that started it all! Taught: The Very Private Journal of One Bad Teacher by Melissa Lafort — Available on Amazon

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