Ever tried to balance teaching, family, and life—and felt like you’re spinning a dozen plates at once? In this heartfelt (and hilarious!) conversation with Joe and Jamie from The Balancing Act Podcast, we explore everything from beach mishaps and Gilmore Girls binges to hallway hugs and burnout. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to make time for rejuvenation, create supportive communities, and embrace your unique season of life as an educator.

Get ready for real talk, belly laughs, and a refreshing reminder that you’re not alone in this balancing act. This episode will leave you inspired to give yourself grace—and maybe text your teacher bestie to listen too.

🎧 Replay: Open Coaching Call — The Real Shift Beneath Classroom Chaos

In our opening public coaching call, we explored The Self-Coaching Model together—and how it applies to real, everyday challenges educators face.

One powerful scenario came up that become our main focus: when a student gets sent to the office for behavior and comes back with a treat. 😳

Together, we unpacked the thoughts, emotions, and identity layers that show up in moments like these—and how to shift them from reactive to rooted.

Inside this replay, you’ll hear:

• How to use The Model to pause, observe, and reframe—even when you’re feeling powerless
• A real-time coaching example grounded in the messy, emotional parts of classroom life
• Identity shifts around boundaries, resentment, and what it means to feel supported
• Beautiful connection, mindset aha’s, and real teacher moments from the chat

This isn’t just a replay. It’s an invitation into a new way of navigating the hard stuff—with more compassion, clarity, and calm.

Alright my friend, as we wrap up…

What you just experienced is only a glimpse of the transformation that’s possible when you’re coached, seen, and supported.

This public call was a special bonus—but normally, these kinds of honest, identity-shifting coaching sessions happen inside the Educate & Rejuvenate Club. It’s where we meet regularly, go deeper, and support each other all year long.

💛 The best part? You don’t have to lose the momentum you’ve built during this event.

You can stay with the cohort.

Keep growing with the people who get it—who are walking this same “&” path and want to keep choosing both: educating and rejuvenating.

If today gave you even one aha,

even one exhale of “oh wow, I needed that,”

imagine what it would feel like to be supported like that—every single month.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate.

It’s about finally having a space to process what’s already on it—so you can show up as the teacher, parent, partner, and person you want to be.

✨ If this resonated… that’s your sign.

Come be part of the Club. (Or simply join us this year for the Cohort!)

We’re just getting started. And we’d love to have you with us.

Learn more: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/

Want to walk into this school year feeling clear, grounded, and in control—not overwhelmed before it even begins?

Join Kelsey live for a real-time walkthrough of the Educate & Rejuvenate Planner. You’ll learn how to plan in a way that supports your values, energy, and nervous system—not just your to-do list.

This session is for the teacher (or homeschooler!) who wants more than just organization. You want alignment. You want peace. You want to feel like you again.

✨ What you'll learn:

• How to create plans that actually serve you (not stress you out)
• The step-by-step planning flow that connects to your mindset work
• Ways to use the planner to stay present and productive

💡 Plus: We’ll show you how to get the planner FREE with your Club membership.

👥 This session is open to all attendees and community members.

🔗 Not in the Club yet? Get the planner for FREE and so much more: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/

Get ready for an exciting live demo where Kelsey introduces the 4 new GPT-powered Educate & Rejuvenate Coaches—custom-built to help you save time, reduce stress, and actually feel supported in your week. These are a BRAND NEW BONUS inside the Educate & Rejuvenate Club!

(NOTE: This bonus is for CLUB MEMBERS only, not included in the individual Cohort purchase) 

The VIDEO version of this call is available inside the Educate & Rejuvenate App!

You’ll get to meet and see in action:

Your go-to mindset and emotional support coach. Helps you work through anything from overwhelm to identity shifts using Kelsey’s 3-step framework from her book.

Struggling to find time? This bot walks you through a full weekly plan, helps you prioritize what matters most, and shows you how to create a time-blocked schedule that works with your teacher or homeschool life.

Looking for the perfect resource? This bot searches our E&R library for you—and if we don’t have it, it’ll build a custom lesson idea in our signature style!

Want to stay in the Club but your budget’s tight? This one helps you find $50–100+/month in savings without giving up what you love. Because investing in yourself matters.

You’ll learn:

• How each coach supports a different area of your life (and how they work together)
• Real-life examples of what they can help with
• Why this is just the beginning of our AI support system
• How to start using them today (if you're in the Club!)

🎁 BONUS: Club price is going up soon—so now is the time to join and lock in lifetime access to these coaches (and future ones we’re adding!).

Join the Club: http://educateandrejuvenate.com/join-the-club

(NOTE: This bonus is for CLUB MEMBERS only, not included in the individual Cohort purchase) 

This is not just a tech demo—it’s a game-changer for your teaching, parenting, and mental health. Don’t miss it!

🎧 LIMITED TIME RELEASE: Session 3 of Educate & Rejuvenate!

This special episode won’t be available forever, so don’t wait to hit play!

In this exclusive session titled “Teach in the &. Live in the &.”, Kelsey Sorenson dives deep into the powerful concept of embracing both/and living. You’ll explore how to show up fully as a teacher and a whole human being, without needing to choose one over the other. Whether you're navigating burnout, striving for balance, or simply craving a mindset shift, this session will equip you with the tools to honor all the parts of yourself.

🎧 Limited-Time Release: Teacher, Know Thyself (E&R Summer 2025 Session 2)

This episode is available for a limited time only—listen before it disappears on July 22nd!

In this powerful second session from Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2025, Kelsey takes you deeper into the journey of reconnecting with yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you're just “going through the motions” or burned out from constantly putting your role as a teacher ahead of your own needs, this episode is for you.

Kelsey explores what it means to truly know yourself—your patterns, your nervous system, your thoughts—and how this self-understanding is the first step in creating real, lasting change. You’ll hear stories, powerful analogies (hello, Disneyland GPS!), and coaching tools like the self-coaching model, all designed to help you slow down, observe with compassion, and gently shift the stories you’ve been telling yourself.

Whether you're a classroom teacher or homeschool parent, you'll walk away feeling seen, supported, and equipped with actionable steps to move from burnout to balance.

✨ Highlights include:

• The surprising root cause of teacher burnout
• How to observe your thoughts without judgment
• A coaching moment that literally saved a life
• The three-step Educate & Rejuvenate framework
• A personal story of Kelsey’s own panic attack and breakthrough

🎧 Limited-Time Release – Listen Before July 22! 🎧

This powerful session from the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2025 event is only available for a short time—so don’t wait! Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering kickoff from Kelsey Sorenson that reminds educators they are more than just teachers—they’re whole humans, too.

In this high-energy episode, Kelsey shares why she made her signature sessions free for all educators this week, even if you didn’t grab a ticket. You’ll explore themes of identity, burnout, and reclaiming joy both inside and outside the classroom. From inspiring stories and reflective journaling prompts to her signature “and” movement (you can be a great educator and a whole human), this episode is your invitation to breathe, reflect, and reconnect to yourself.

✨ Grab your favorite drink, listen in, and rediscover your spark.

The countdown is officially ON! Educate & Rejuvenate 2025 starts TOMORROW—and whether you’ve already grabbed your ticket or you’re still on the fence, this episode is for YOU.

In this special pre-event message, Kelsey breaks down:

✨ Exactly how to access your sessions (yes, replays are included!)

✨ What to do once you’re inside the event platform

✨ How this isn’t just another PD week—it’s a full mind-body recharge

✨ Why this low-cost, high-impact event was intentionally created for YOU

You’ll also hear a mindset shift to help you push past the guilt, hesitation, or overwhelm that might be holding you back from joining—and how saying YES to this experience can be your first step toward a more joyful, aligned school year.

💬 Real talk: You deserve professional development that fills your cup while equipping you with real strategies. This is the only event built to do both.

In this jam-packed episode, Kelsey Sorenson is joined by a group of amazing presenters from the upcoming Educate & Rejuvenate 2025 event, happening July 15–21! This special speaker panel gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming, who’s speaking, and why this event is exactly what teachers and homeschool parents need this summer.

💡 Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

✔️A preview of each speaker’s session topic

✔️Real, actionable tips you can start using NOW to teach and live with more joy

✔️FREE downloadable resources from each presenter

✔️An exclusive walkthrough of the event platform, bonus sessions, and insider tips to get the most out of your experience

🎟️ Don’t have your ticket yet? This event is all about helping you reconnect with your purpose, boost your energy, and walk into the school year with JOY.

Get your ticket now at 👉 https://educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2025

✔️ Aja McNair – Phonics Assessment Tool 👉 ttps://www.everythingaja.com/phonicstest

✔️ Emily Metzler – Free Affirmation Cards 👉 https://www.canva.com/design/DAFnUNLr2hI/FSlnmOLRJyd_DPXkPScHwg/view?utm_content=DAFnUNLr2hI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

✔️ Cara – Informational Paragraph Writing Organizer 👉 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Informational-Paragraph-Writing-Graphic-Organizer-EDITABLE-10461847

✔️ Jennifer – 3 Teaching Strategies Ebook 👉 https://www.gapimpact.org/3-teaching-strategies-ebook

🎥 Want to see the full platform walkthrough?

Watch it inside the E&R app in the “podcast” section here:

👉 https://educateandrejuvenate.com/app

✨ Whether you’re already signed up or still thinking about it, this episode will get you pumped and prepared for an event that’s going to pour into YOU as much as you pour into others.

🧘‍♀️📚💬 From practical classroom ideas to emotional support and nervous system tools, Educate & Rejuvenate is where professional development meets personal transformation.

🎟️ Get your ticket and come hang with us this July at:

👉 https://educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2025

We cannot wait to see you inside! 💛

🎧 Tune in, subscribe to the podcast, and let’s get rejuvenated together!

🎶 Ready to get your co-teaching groove on?

Ready to remix your co-teaching routine? Join Erica Terry and Lynea Laws—authors of Teaching In Sync: The Ultimate Playlist for Co-Teaching Success—for a high-energy conversation on all things collaboration, classroom harmony, and AI-powered lesson planning.

We’re breaking down how to get your co-teaching in sync (literally!) and what’s coming up in their must-watch session at the 2025 Educate & Rejuvenate event.

✔️ Mindset shifts that help co-teachers thrive

✔️ Small tweaks that make a huge impact

✔️ How ChatGPT can revolutionize your co-planning flow

✔️ Plus a behind-the-scenes peek at the book and the event!

🎟️ Grab your ticket: educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2025

🔔 Get reminders for upcoming streams: educateandrejuvenate.com/livepodcasts

Join Erica and Lynea LIVE at the 2025 Educate & Rejuvenate virtual event! Whether you're teaching in tandem or trying to find your flow, their session will help you sync up, stress less, and use AI to supercharge your planning.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to catch their full session, explore their book, and grab all the behind-the-scenes inspiration for co-teaching success.

🎟️ Grab your ticket now and get ready to remix your classroom routine—because collaboration never sounded so good!

Let’s Educate & Rejuvenate together →