Teaching While Human: Permission to Breathe When Your Brain is Maxed Out

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Teaching while carrying a heavy mental load is exhausting, but there are simple, powerful ways to restore your energy and reconnect with yourself. If you’re an educator feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally drained, this podcast is your space to breathe, reflect, and reignite your passion for teaching.

Many teachers struggle with stress, anxiety, and work-life balance, especially those juggling lesson planning, parent meetings, student accommodations, and caregiving responsibilities at home. But self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the key to being the best educator you can be.

In each episode, you'll discover:
✔️ Mindfulness practices to ease stress in seconds
✔️ Strategies to quiet your inner critic and embrace self-compassion
✔️ The power of affirmations to shift your mindset
✔️ Small but impactful daily habits for emotional resilience
✔️ Why prioritizing your well-being makes you a stronger teacher and role model

The most generous thing you can do for your students is take care of yourself. Let this podcast be your weekly reminder to recharge, refocus, and step into your power as an educator and human first.

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and if this show resonates with you, please leave a review—it helps more teachers find the support they deserve!

Stay empowered,
Jen

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