The teacher strike in Alberta has been wild — and not just because school’s been out for weeks. I’ve been watching the conversations unfold, sitting with my own feelings as a mom, and realizing… this isn’t just about teachers or pay. In this episode, I’m unpacking the bigger lesson we’re being invited to see — and what it might mean for how we raise, educate, and evolve as a society.

00:01 — The Strike That Shook Alberta
02:20 — Through a Mother’s Eyes
04:45 — Teachers, Nurses, and the Weight of Service
07:15 — The Real Root Cause
09:30 — The System Wasn’t Built for This
11:40 — Imagining a New Way Forward
16:00 — Pods, Farms, and Future Learning
18:00 — Seeing the Whole Picture
20:00 — A Silver Lining in the Shake-Up
23:00 — Grace, Curiosity, and the Bigger Lesson

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