Discover how mindfulness and heartfulness can transform lives in this special episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast.

We sit down with Charlotte Jackson, a special education teacher and author of Finnigan’s Bliss, a heartfelt children’s book on mindfulness. Charlotte shares her journey into writing, the inspiration behind her book, and how her student Helen Yang brought the story to life with beautiful illustrations. She also opens up about her personal mindfulness practice, how she integrates heartfulness in her teaching, and the positive impact it has had on her and her students. Charlotte’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-regulation, resilience, and compassion in the classroom.