The Resilient Teacher Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

If you are a teacher who is not taking action due to fear and living in chaos, let me tell you - you are not alone. In this episode, I share a personal story about how my daughters had to switch schools just two weeks before the start of the school year and how this unexpected change brought up a lot of fear and anxiety—both for them and for me.

We dive into how fear of the unknown can paralyze us as educcators leading to procrastination, overactivity, and eventually burnout. We explore the different fears teachers face daily—from fear of failure to fear of losing their jobs—and how these fears create chaos in our lives. I also give my super simple 2-step plan to help you move from chaos to calm. It's literally so simple that I wish it were more difficult..

HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode111

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📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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!

👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here!

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Being a burned out teacher is hard but being a burned out teacher with a disability presents unique challenges to face every day. We all know that teachers give so much of themselves to their teaching so it’s especially important for teachers with disabilities to set and hold boundaries in order to take care of themselves.

In this episode, we get to chat with Hayley Spira-Bauer about her experiences teaching with disabilities and how she navigated the two in tandem. She is sharing how she experienced burnout while teaching and the need for self-advocacy among teachers who often feel pressured to meet their students' needs while neglecting their own. We’re also looking at how teacher vacancies impact overall teacher well-being and how she is still making an impact on students and teachers through her current role.

Hayley Spira-Bauer is the Chief Operating Officer of Fullmind as well as a New York State certified teacher. She spent the tenure of her teaching career in brick and mortar schools in New York City, working in a public school in the South Bronx and and then a charter school in Harlem for a decade. She has been with Fullmind for seven years doing equity-based work around the United States, supplying state-certified teachers to schools to solve various pain points and is currently the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Academic Officer. Hayley is very, very deeply committed to leaving this world a better way than when she came into it.

HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode110

StartEd’s EDTECH WEEK is the #1 EdTech event in NYC. This year's anniversary edition promises to be their best yet, featuring over 200+ speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, and open discussion sessions on the most talked-about topics impacting EdTech.

Tickets are selling fast–register at https://bit.ly/edtechweek-register and use the promo code BRITTANY2024 for 20% off your general registration ticket to join us in NYC!

👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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

As teachers, we often didn't get into the profession thinking we'd be rolling in the dough, but we at least expected to receive a livable wage. The fact of the matter is that many teachers are feeling stress and burnout often from their finances. And while, teachers should be paid fairly according to their experience and education with systemic change, at some point, we can be proactive.

That's why I am excited to have special guest, George Kamel, on the show to chat all things financial freedom and budgeting for teachers. George Kamel is a national bestselling author of Breaking Free From Broke and a personal finance expert. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. Since 2013, he has served on the Ramsey team, speaking across the country, co-hosting top-ranked Ramsey Network podcasts, like Smart Money Happy Hour and The Ramsey Show. George has. been featured on Fox News, Fox Business, and The Iced Coffee Hour, among other networks. On his YouTube channel, George educates and entertains, exposing the financial system designed to keep you broke. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom. Follow George on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X, or online at georgekamel.com. 

HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode101

👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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

EPISODE 11. In this episode, we are chatting with Jen Manly (who is @strategicclassroom on Tiktok and Instagram) about teacher time hacks to help support teachers only working their contract hours and ways to stretch contract time so that you can complete what needs to be done and spend more time doing your thing outside of contract hours.  We also dive into teacher time sucks, setting boundaries that best serve your students, and the 24 hour rule that will change your teacher life!

Also, make sure you are following the podcast so that you can get notifications straight to your phone when new episodes go live because I am bringing you BONUS Teacher Pep Talk episodes every Friday in August.  This style of episode is a little different and is a way for you to have something to listen to for morning motivation, afternoon pick me up, or just real, raw validation so you know you are not alone in this!  I want it to feel like we are two teacher besties chatting it out and give you a pep talk to make it through.  I can't wait to hear what you think about this style of episode.

HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode11

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EPISODE 10. If you are a teacher who feels that things in your career, your life, this season are so overwhelming or feeling like you're dropping the ball, this is my attempt to let you know that you are NOT ALONE!  These pep talks are BONUS episodes meant to show you how I am navigating challenges in education, finding BALANCE between taking responsibility for my locus of control while still giving myself grace and COMPASSION.  I want these episodes to be more real and honest, like we are two teacher besties just chatting it out, while providing you with motivation, validation, or just a pick me up for your morning rides to work or your afternoon unwind. 

We know that it is super important to have a supportive community around us and I want you to know that even if you don't have that in your school, your state, you do have me. I can't wait to hear what you think about this style of episode and for you to hear the bonus episodes for motivation, validation, and support each Friday of August!  So go ahead and follow this show so you can be alerted which each episode goes LIVE! 

HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode10 

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👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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!

👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions

EPISODE 9. Back to school season for teachers can be pretty tough, brutal even.  Especially after a long relaxing summer, which was much needed.  Because we're so conditioned by our routines over a break, it sends our bodies into somewhat of a shock.  It can be difficult to get into the swing of things.  However, there are things we can do to be proactive in our returns! That is why I am bringing you the four must have ways to make back to school stress-free.

Not to mention, I'll be adding an extra episode every week on Fridays to help motivate, validate, and support you during this month.  So go ahead and follow this show so you can be alerted which each episode goes LIVE!

HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode10

PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you?  Quick!  Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @teachingmindbodyandsoul  This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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!

👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here!

💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @teachingmindbodyandsoul  This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

EPISODE 8  Are you struggling with getting a grip on your duties as a professional and still living a life outside of work?  Work-life balance for educators is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish because we feel like we have to give more, be more, and do it all - "for the kids."  The fact is that the majority of educators lack work-life balance which impacts their stress levels, their families, and eventually leads to burnout.  Lacking this important balance is not going to support our well-being.  Being in burnout is not going to help the kids.

That's why in this episode, I am giving you three practical tips so you can gain better work-life balance and beat burnout this school year.

HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode8

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👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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!

👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here!

💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me 

EPISODE 7  We know from research that teacher burnout can very well set the stage and cause a ripple effect which can impact student behavior, academics, etc.  However, if you are an educator, you know that difficult student behavior can also lead to teacher burnout.  So which came first?  The chicken (burnout) or the egg (behavior)?  And how can we prevent behavior issues from impacting our burnout?  Even as a veteran teacher, you may be nervous about the coming school year because of the uncharacteristic influx of disruptive and out of hand behaviors occurring in your classroom.

Today, we are welcoming a duo that are behavior experts bringing some tips that you can use as you return back to school this fall to help reduce burnout from student behavior.  They share with us how we can regulate our nervous system and emotions so behaviors are not as detrimental, strategies to keep behaviors at bay, and so much more.  In this episode, I interview Gina Peluso and Rachel Nye from Behavior By Design.

Gina is a kindergarten teacher and classroom/behavior management coach for teachers. With over a decade of experience in the classroom, she knows first-hand what it's like to struggle to teach because you're constantly managing behaviors. Rachel is a special education teacher and certified trauma professional passionate about helping teachers shape student behavior through a trauma informed lens.  Gina and Rachel met on instagram and instantly realized their philosophies about behavior management were aligned. They realized they could have a bigger impact on teachers by working together. Their mission is to empower teachers to change student behavior in positive ways by equipping them with easy-to-implement behavior supports and have fun while they're at it!

HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode7

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👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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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EPISODE 6  Are you still struggling to get a hang of this burnout recovery thing?  Some people can implement some strategies and feel a little better, but often times one very important thing is missing.

Inner work.  Before you can bring your best self into your classroom, you need to ensure that you are regularly monitoring yourself for signs of destructive behavior that end up cycling in burnout.  This is the last episode in the Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Series and the perfect end to this specific series because without this, none of the rest will really matter. 

When it comes to recovering from burnout, there are lots of different methods for inner work and there are many reasons why it is important.  We are covering all of that and more in today's episode and I brought on Ce'arra Richards to join in on the conversation.

Ce’arra Richards is a First Grade Teacher who believes that teachers can Trojan Horse the archaic and failing education system from the inside out by taking rebellious and radical personal responsibility; using inner work to heal. Ce’arra believes that inner child work heals the teacher; therefore impacting the humanization of self and students. Ce’arra has spent eight years teaching first grade at a rural, Title 1, public school; as well as seven years combined as a paraprofessional educator, school secretary, and district grants manager/writer. Although Ce’arra experienced considerable adversity throughout her childhood, through extreme dedication and discipline, Ce’arra put herself through college to reach her dream of becoming a teacher. Ce’arra has also worked extensively to heal her trauma, including her inner child and is currently sharing with teachers how this healing directly affects teaching, reignites passion, prevents burnout, and will reform the failing education system from the inside out.

Learn more from Ce'arra and more professionals by registering for the FREE Summer Self-Care Conference (July 22-24, 2022): teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/summerselfcareconference

SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode6

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📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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...

EPISODE 5  Have you ever wondered how you to create a burnout recovery plan?  How long will it take?  How will you find the time? In Episode 3, I gave you some really great information about the stress cycle and how it relates to our summer break as educators. Then we talked about some practical and evidence-based ways to complete the stress cycle in Episode 4.  Now we are combining all of the information we've learned about the stress cycle and developing a plan in an hour (or less) to recover this summer and head into the new school year - reignited and rejuvenated.

This is the third episode in the Summer Self-Care to Burnout Recovery series, so if you haven't listened to Episode 3 and Episode 4 yet, you'll want to go back and listen to those first because a lot of the things we talk about in this episode build upon what we learned in those episodes.

To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I am giving away two prizes to two winners.  The prizes are: 

• An Amazon Gift Card (to use to clear your Amazon Teacher Wishlist or splurge on yourself) 
• 60 minute Resilience Strategy session with me (valued at $197) 
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To enter, simply write a review on Apple Podcasts.  Then screenshot your review and send it to me on Instagram @teachingmindbodyandsoul. Bonus entry for screenshotting your favorite launch episode, posting it to your Instagram stories, and tagging me!  Giveaway closes July 19th, 2022. 

SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode5

Join the FREE Summer Self-Care Conference (July 22-24, 2022): teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/summerselfcareconference

PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you?  Quick!  Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @teachingmindbodyandsoul

👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad

📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!

 ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask

✨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