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What happens when your passion for teaching turns into overwhelming stress and anxiety? Join me, us on the season two opener of "Taught the Podcast," where we uncover the harsh realities of educator burnout. This episode features Michelle, a first-year special education teacher and former dean of students, who shares her powerful story of battling anxiety and panic attacks while striving to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Michelle's candid account sheds light on the daily challenges faced by special education teachers and offers hope and solidarity to those navigating similar struggles.

Michelle's Instagram: @handle_your_day

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• 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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