Are you constantly exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering why burnout feels impossible to overcome? What if your constant fatigue and lack of motivation have less to do with willpower and more to do with your blood sugar?

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Banks, a former teacher turned health coach, who completely transformed her life by healing her relationship with food and ditching the all-or-nothing mindset. Laura shares her personal struggles with diets, sugar cravings, and shame, and how she finally found a sustainable way to get healthy and stay that way.

We dive into the surprising connection between sugar cravings, blood sugar levels, and teacher burnout, plus how you can finally break free from the guilt spiral around food.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

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Teachers are being asked to do more than ever—with less time, support, and capacity. And when it comes to implementing research-backed approaches like the Science of Reading, the last thing they need is another thing on their plate.

In this episode, recorded live at ISTE, I'm joined by Aaron Ingold from Learning A-Z to talk about how they're helping teachers implement foundational literacy practices with practical, flexible tools that respect teachers’ time and sanity.

This episode is sponsored by Learning A-Z.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

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Ever wonder how the chronic stress from teaching is impacting your summer lifestyle?

While summer break is the ultimate goal of resting and recharging; stress knows no rest. Its impact on our bodies lingers, even in the moments of supposed tranquility, silently eroding our well-being. The weird period of transition from heavy stress-induced overwork in teaching to summer break can be a shock to your nervous system and you need evidence-based ways to get yourself regulated this summer.

In this episode, we are going to chat about why stress causes teachers to experience sickness, anxiety, overcommitment, and/or total exhaustion in the summer and the three simple ways you can stress less so you can get out of living the same burned out year time and time again. So what do you say? You ready to live your best hot teacher summer life?

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

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Ready to finally get out of teacher burnout cycle this summer once and for all? Stop right now and give this one a listen!

Teachers often think that summer break is the ideal time to kick burnout to the curb, but the sad truth is that summer is not THE SOLUTION, but it is one of the essential ingredients needed. (And spoiler alert, leaving the classroom isn't either) There is however a crucial stage in the burnout cycle where recovery is possible and Summer Break could be just the tool you've been looking for!

The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout Cycle

Knowing the Signs, Symptoms, and Stages of Burnout - those are important to awareness of the problem.  In this episode, we talk about the four stages of the burnout cycle, why summer is not the solution but it is a tool, and the three simple steps you can take this summer to ensure that you use this season wisely and finally break the patterns that have been holding you back.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here!

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If you are a veteran teacher, maybe you’re used this song and dance.  You’ve finally made it, you can breathe.  Maybe you are already anticipating school returning in the fall - only 48 days until school starts back.  Maybe you’re a brand new teacher and you feel like you can rest again and you’ll return back to school in the fall ready to conquer.  Either way, there’s a huge misconception that summer break is just going to magically get you out of burnout.  Episode 3 kicks off the Summer Self-Care to Burnout Recovery series and we’re going to break down everything you can do this summer to get you out of the stress cycle and into balance once and for all.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here!

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Have you ever wondered if that student’s outburst is really just misbehavior—or a sign of something deeper? If you're a teacher facing challenging classroom behaviors and are feeling unsure about how to support students who seem to be struggling as well, this episode is a must listen. I am so excited to have Polina Shkadron to share some key insights that will help you not only understand what’s going on in your classroom, but also why it’s happening—and how you can foster an environment where every student can succeed.

Polina Shkadron is a trauma-certified speech language pathologist who specializes in supporting autistic and ADHD students. In this episode, she dives into the differences between misbehavior and dysregulation, how burnout affects both students and teachers, and why shifting our perspective is key to building healthier classroom relationships. We also discuss practical, brain-based strategies for supporting executive functioning, fostering self-advocacy, and responding to anger and emotional overwhelm in ways that nurture trust and connection. 

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How many times have you found yourself repeating yourself in your classroom? The truth is, students - and even adults- struggle to truly listen.If you’re an educator or parent feeling the daily frustration of repeating yourself and wondering why it’s so hard for your students to listen, this episode is for you!

Christine Miles, creator of the Listening Path, joins us to shed light on the “crisis of listening” in our schools and families. Christine unpacks the reasons behind poor listening, and how the lack of training for both teachers and students causes gaps in this area. She breaks down the impact of inadequate listening on learning, practical first steps to better listening, and how creating a common language can alleviate stress and improve collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. We also dive into how improving listening can reduce teacher burnout, foster authentic communication, and prepare kids for the demands of a tech-driven world.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

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Have you found yourself staring at a stack of ungraded papers and wondering if you care as much as you used to? Teaching is a heart-centered profession, but we all know that the pressures and emotional toll of being in the classroom can leave even the most dedicated educators feeling frustrated, exhausted, or emotionally detached. If you’ve noticed yourself counting down the years to retirement or just going through the motions to make it through the day, our guest today will help you understand why that’s happening and what you can do about it.

Mandy Froelich is joining me today to chat all about educator mental health. We’re looking at the realities of educator engagement and disengagement, why teachers lose their spark, and how to get it back. Mandy shares the warning signs of disengagement, the differences between burnout and demoralization, and the seven reasons teachers might start to disconnect from their work, and practical strategies for re-engagement.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here!

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If you're a teacher feeling burned out and longing to reconnect with your passion, this episode is for you. Balancing the demands of personal life while staying energized in the classroom can be challenging for many educators. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Stephanie Clinise, a passionate and inspiring ninth grade English teacher who has rekindled her love for teaching by embracing her true authenticity.

During our conversation, Stephanie shares actionable insights on how authenticity can become a teacher's greatest strength and how she has experienced this in her own classroom. She’s offering practical tips to help you reconnect with your unique teaching style, ease stress, and foster deeper connections with your students all while you embrace your authenticity and revitalize your teaching practice.

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here!

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Have you ever experienced that internal tug, wondering if it's time to move on from the classroom? If you have, it doesn't mean you're a bad teacher or that you are giving up. In fact, many educators find themselves wrestling with these thoughts. In this episode, we provide a space to explore this decision free of guilt, helping you reflect, gain clarity, and discover what opportunities are available when considering a career outside the traditional classroom.

Kayla from Teacher Transition is joining me to shed light on what the journey of transitioning to a career outside of the classroom may look like. She discusses the signs that may signal it's time for a change, how to identify transferable skills, and the wide range of roles where these skills can be utilized. We're looking at how to reframe your experiences and skill set in a way that opens new opportunities without losing the heart that makes you a teacher. If you have been feeling that nudge to look into options outside the classroom, this episode is for you!

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✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE!

🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here!

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