Everyday Wellness with Dr. Tina H. Boogren (formerly Self-Care for Educators)

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Creativity isn’t just for artists, it’s something we can all access in small, everyday ways. In this episode, Tina explores how simple creative moments can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and bring more joy into your day. This invitation encourages you to step away from constant consumption and reconnect with creativity in a way that feels easy and personal. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Social media can connect us, inspire us, and make us feel less alone, but it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed and drained. In this episode, Tina shares two simple ways to create a healthier relationship with social media by curating your feed and taking intentional breaks. This invitation helps you protect your energy and feel more in control of what you consume. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Joy doesn’t have to be big or rare to matter. In this episode, Tina explores how small, everyday moments of joy can help restore energy, shift your mood, and support your overall wellness. Through simple reflections and gentle invitations, this episode encourages you to notice what brings you joy and intentionally make space for more of it in your daily life. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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When life feels busy or overwhelming, connection is often the first thing we unintentionally reduce. In this episode, Tina introduces the idea of tiny social sparks, those small, low-pressure moments of human connection that can increase feelings of safety, belonging, and energy. Through simple, everyday interactions, this invitation reminds us that even brief social moments can gently regulate our nervous systems and soften hard days. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Sometimes calming yourself feels like too much work. In this episode, Tina introduces the idea of borrowed calm, which is the practice of letting your nervous system settle by connecting to something already steady. Whether it’s a person, a pet, music, or simply stepping outside, this invitation reminds us that we don’t have to create calm alone. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels harder than it actually is. In this episode, Tina shares simple, micro-moment practices to help you calm your nervous system throughout the day. Through longer exhales, grounding, and gentle physical resets, this invitation offers practical ways to return to clarity, compassion, and steadiness. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Sometimes the most comforting thing you can do is return to what you already love. In this episode, Tina invites you to reread a favorite book and rediscover the joy, comfort, and familiarity that comes with revisiting a story that once meant something to you. This invitation offers a gentle reminder that rereading can feel safe, grounding, and deeply nourishing. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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How you begin your day matters more than we often realize. In this episode, Tina shares a simple morning practice to help you set yourself up for a positive day, before emails, news, or to-do lists take over. Through intention, journaling, and choosing what you are a yes for, this invitation offers a gentle way to start your day with optimism and care. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed, we do not need to reframe or process, we need to release. In this episode, Tina shares a simple, safe release reset for moments when overwhelm is sitting in your body. Through sound, movement, or a long exhale, this invitation focuses on letting your nervous system do what it has been trying to do all along, let it out. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

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Some of the most powerful joy in our lives comes from the smallest moments. This episode explores disproportionate joy, the simple things that bring an outsized sense of happiness and calm. As you move through your week, notice what brings you joy beyond reason and see how those moments begin to multiply. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com.