We wait all year for summer, but then feel pressure to fill it with catch-up tasks and self-improvement goals. In this first episode of our Yummy Summer mini-series, we unpack why rest can feel uncomfortable and how educators often fall into a productivity trap, even during breaks.

Hosts Rachel and Simone share their own summer habits, their friendship, and the honest conversation that sparked this series. Together, they explore the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset, and how shifting your perspective can make this summer feel more meaningful and even more yummy.

You’ll hear about:

• Why rest often gets mistaken for laziness
• How over-productivity is fuelled by guilt, urgency, and comparison
• How to reframe summer as a lifestyle rather than just a pause
• Simple mindset shifts to help you slow down and savour

Welcome to The Port, your new weekly check-in made just for educators. In this short trailer, meet your host from the Voyage East Learning Collective and get a feel for what this podcast is all about: real talk, practical ideas, and a strong sense of community.

Whether you're in the classroom, supporting others, or leading a school, this is your space to feel seen, supported, and maybe even smile. We're kicking things off with a summer mini-series called Yummy Summer, designed to help you reclaim your time, savour rest, and reconnect with what matters most.

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