The Mindful Educators Podcast

Dr. Dana Dorfman has 30 years of clinical practice treating children, adolescents, parents, and adults in New York City and is also the author of When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress and Guide Your Teen to Success. In this episode we talk all about the most identifiable emotion today: anxiety.  It’s a timely conversation!  Her book is available on Amazon.

Show and Tell:

Dave:  Parenting Anxiety Type Reaction (PART) Quiz

Erin:  I'm Glad My Mom Died

Dana: Oprah's Super Soul Conversations - David Brooks: The Road to Character

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As educators, we again find ourselves in the aftermath of yet another school shooting. This time in Nashville, TN. In today’s podcast we try to find some agency over what is, for some, a terrifying part of our jobs as teachers. Feeling physically and emotionally safe is what we all strive for as human beings. But how can we feel that as these horrific shootings are increasing? We are not sure we have answers, but in this episode we talk about some ways we can build in some feelings of safety during such trying times.

Show and Tell:

Dave:  We Can Do Hard Things Podcast with Vanessa Marin

Erin:   The Rich Roll Podcast with Cory Booker

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your teacher friends and administrators, and most importantly on social media and tag us!

And if you are so inclined and really want to support us there are two other ways you can do that. First you can go to the Apple Podcast app and give it a 5 star rate and a review and the second is to buy us a Cup of Coffee. Thank you as always for your support!!

Don’t forget to connect with us:

Instagram: @themindfuleducators 

Facebook: @ The Mindful Educators 

Twitter: @themindfuleds 

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Recharging is such an important way to step back and find inspiration. In today’s episode Erin shares her experience at SXSW EDU, an educational conference in Austin, TX where she was inspired through amazing connections and learning opportunities. 

She left the week feeling that the profession is alive and well. There are some very motivated, highly creative educators out there working hard to stay inspired, connected and educated. 

Show and Tell:

Dave:  The Love Prescription, Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy. By Dr. John and Julie Gottman 

Erin:  Instagram follow: @Elarroyo_ATX

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your teacher friends and administrators, and most importantly on social media and tag us!

And if you are so inclined and really want to support us there are 2 other ways you can do that. First you can go to the Apple Podcast app and give it a 5 star rate and a review and the second is to buy us a Cup of Coffee. Thank you as always for your support!!

Don’t forget to connect with us:

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Facebook: @ The Mindful Educators 

Twitter: @themindfuleds 

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Welcome back to the Mindful Educators Podcast. In this episode we catch our listeners up on what’s new with us, what we have been up to, and share our continued vision on how we want to support educators in our community. Plus we lean into the power of self-awareness as a skill and discuss several strategies we use to increase our awareness. 

Show and Tell:

Erin:  Pink’s Documentary on Netflix  Prime Exclusive

Dave: Pickleball Paddle - Dick’s Sporting Goods

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your teacher friends and administrators, and most importantly on social media and tag us!

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In this episode, we discuss the concept of educators teaching this year as if they were training like a wrestler.  We talk about ways to take care of our physical, mental and emotional health while also acknowledging all the blood, sweat, and tears.  With the proper training and mindset, we can all finish this year in a better place than where we began.  We got this!

Show and Tell

Dave's Share - Survivor - Season 41

Erin's Share - The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

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Welcome to Season 3 and to what seems like another challenging year in education. 

In this week’s episode listen in as we share our new transitions in the world of education. We also break down some of the new challenges educators are facing this year and share our thoughts on how our mindsets, support systems, and clarity on time and energy will be everything this year.

Show and Tell:

Dave:  Alex Trebek’s book: The Answer Is…

Erin:  Hard Core on the Foor Facebook Group for awesome workouts.   Portable Microphone on Amazon 

So hopefully this episode felt supportive and helpful.

We continue to wish you all the space and grace you need to remain in good health, body, mind and spirit. Friends, let’s keep supporting one another. 

If you are looking to support the podcast, please consider dropping us a rate and review on iTunes. 

Lastly, if you are looking to build resilience this year and are interested in our Bite Sized PD offerings discussed on our podcast, please register at https://www.themindfuleducators.com or shoot over to our website @themindfuleducators.com to find the details and sign up. 

We will gladly follow up with an email with details for access to the PD as well as the SEL PDF’s for use in the classroom.

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As many districts are starting to transition more students back to in-person instruction, provide longer days of in-person instruction, or are preparing for the Fall 2021, we all need to know that these changes can be stressful for teachers, students and parents. 

In this episode we explain our long delay between episodes as well as offer some gentle reminders and new strategies for incorporating more SEL into our lives, schools, classrooms, and homes.  

Show and Tell:

Erin: Believe IT:  How to go from Underestimated to Unstoppable  by Jamie Kern Lima the founder of IT cosmetics

Dave: CASEL's website:  REFOCUS ON THE SEL ROADMAP ACTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SECOND SEMESTER

So hopefully this episode felt supportive and helpful. 

In this year that just might be the hardest year many of us have ever experienced personally and in education, we want you to know we see you, we are here for you and we love that you are part of our tribe. THANK YOU!  And friends, don’t forget to reach out to us and let us know how this episode landed for you. You can connect with us at:

DM on IG @themindfuleducators 

On Twitter @themindfuleds

Or shoot us an email at [email protected]

Stay well and safe- and please take care of yourself and each other!

If you are looking to support our podcast, we would love it if you could find your way over to rate and review it wherever you are listening. We appreciate it very much!

Teacher friends, are you feeling it? That piling on that is happening in our profession right now is at an all time high. Listen in to this week’s episode as we discuss the impact this is having on teachers everywhere and what we can do about it.

Show and Tell:

Erin:  Personanutriton - personalized supplements 

Dave: Podcast:  Renegades: Born in the USA is a series of conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen about their lives, music, and enduring love of America—despite all its challenges

So hopefully this episode felt supportive and helpful. 

In this year that just might be the hardest year many of us have ever experienced personally and in education, we want you to know we see you, we are here for you and we love that you are part of our tribe. THANK YOU!  And friends, don’t forget to reach out to us and let us know how this episode landed for you. You can connect with us at:

DM on IG @themindfuleducators 

On Twitter @themindfuleds

Or shoot us an email at [email protected]

Stay well and safe- and please take care of yourself and each other!

If you are looking to support our podcast, we would love it if you could find your way over to rate and review it wherever you are listening. We appreciate it very much!

Friends this week on the podcast we sat down with Paria Hassouri, MD the author of Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change.  Paria is a pediatrician, mother of three, and transgender rights activist and lives in LA. 

Erin was lucky enough to read her book as part of an educator book club and was so captivated by her story, by her honesty, and by her vulnerability.  Since we are all doing the work around being mindful educators and broadening our awareness, we strongly suggest you pick up a copy of her book.  You won't be disappointed.  We hope you enjoy this very heartfelt and meaningful conversation.

Show and tell:

Paria: Selfie Cork and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Erin: Jamboards/ Connect Four

Dave: Use the link Green Chef and the code FY-FMRAX to receive $55 off your first order

Also don’t forget to connect with Paria at her website and run, don't walk to get her book on Amazon.

And friends, don’t forget to reach out to us and let us know how this episode landed for you. 

You can connect with us at:

DM on IG @themindfuleducators 

On Twitter @themindfuleds

Or shoot us an email at: [email protected]

Lastly,  if you are looking to support our podcast, we would love a rate and review on iTunes.

Join us this week for our first ever fireside chat where we sit down with every day educators deep in the trenches. We are hoping to amplify the voices of our fellow educators and remind each other that we are all in this together. 

This week we chat with Dr. Dan Johnson. Dan has been an educator for the past 25 years, 20 of which have been spent as an administrator.  He started his career as an English teacher and then served as a department supervisor, assistant principal, elementary/middle/high school principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.  During his career, he has been recognized as the New Jersey Principal of the Year and as a National Distinguished Principal.  He is a proud husband and father of two fine young men. 

Dan’s enthusiasm for educators is infectious and his energy will lift your spirits and remind you just how valuable you all are to the students we serve. 

Dan: John Malecki The Builder | Metal & Wood Projects

Erin -  Salad chopper

Dave - Daily Stoic Podcast

And friends, don’t forget to reach out to us and let us know how this episode landed for you. Also, if you have recommendations for fireside chat guests, we would love to hear from you! 

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Or shoot us an email at the mindfuleducators.com

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Thanks so much for listening. Stay well and healthy in the week ahead.