Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions—but it also comes with high levels of stress, exhaustion, and burnout. Research shows that K-12 teachers experience more anxiety and burnout than even healthcare workers. So, how can educators protect their mental health and continue doing what they love?

In this episode, Dr. Brian Plante, a naturopathic physician, joins us to share science-backed strategies to help teachers manage anxiety, reduce stress, and restore balance—naturally.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• The warning signs of teacher burnout and how to recognize them.
• How nutrient deficiencies impact anxiety (and what to check!).
• Simple mindfulness and breathing techniques to calm stress in minutes.
• The role of hormones in teacher stress—especially perimenopause and menopause.
• Small but powerful lifestyle shifts that restore energy and mental clarity.

Your well-being matters. Tune in for practical, holistic approaches to managing stress so you can show up for your students and yourself with renewed energy.

Show links:

• Follow Malia on Instagram
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• Dr. Brian Plante on Instagram
• Dr. Plante at the Amen Clinic
• Dr. Amen on Instagram
• Seed Cycling How-To
• Vitanica Femrebelance (Always check with your medical doctor before taking any supplement to find out if there are potential medication complications.)
• Vitanica Women's Phase II (Always check with your medical doctor before taking any supplement to find out if there are potential medication complications.)
• Ultima Electrolyte Powder
• LMNT Electrolyte Powder

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