Podcast Episodes

EP152 Six ways to (mentally) leave work at work

Sometimes, it feels like we're always working because we're always thinking about work. It's like we never truly get to relax and decompress.

Today, …

7 years, 6 months ago

EP151 What's considered "enough" lesson support to help kids be successful? (Ericka's coaching call)

The questions of What is enough reteaching? Am I doing enough in my lessons? Are my interventions sufficient? tend to weigh perpetually on teachers. …

7 years, 6 months ago

EP150 How to keep overbearing, micromanaging parents from stressing you out

A listener asks, "How do I stop focusing on parents and worrying how they will affect my job security and my choices as an educator? How can I teach …

7 years, 6 months ago

EP149 Living an organized life (with Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365)

Lisa Woodruff of the Organize 365 podcast is a former classroom teacher who now teaches organizational skills for a living, including practical tips …

7 years, 7 months ago

EP148 Letting go instead of trying harder

We're kicking off Season 9 of the Truth for Teachers podcast with the transformative practice of letting go — a small mindset shift that can transfo…

7 years, 7 months ago

EP147 Always feel rushed in class? How to let go of the GOOD to make time for the GREAT

Wrapping up Season 8 with this episode! Always feel days and weeks behind in your lesson plans? Let's talk about doing fewer things, better, and elim…

7 years, 9 months ago

EP146 Habits of self-care when you have no time

This episode is for all teachers who put everyone else's needs before their own, never have enough time or energy for everything, and know they need …

7 years, 9 months ago

EP145 When you can't (or don't want to) stick to routines: How to create flexibility within structure (Amy's Coaching Call)

Today's episode is coaching call with Amy, a graduate of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. We're talking about what happens when you create routines…

7 years, 9 months ago

EP144 Why are most teachers white women, and how can we attract and support a diverse faculty?

Join me today as I interview Dr. Travis Bristol, where we discuss how we can attract, support, and build relationships with diverse faculty members, …

7 years, 9 months ago

EP143 Who else is dealing with anxiety & drowning in work?

Today's episode centers on educators who feel like they're drowning in work and struggling with anxiety. I'll walk you through different aspects of t…

7 years, 10 months ago