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Back to SearchWhen Burnout Isn’t the Full Story: CPTSD and Chronic Stress in Teaching
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Many teachers don’t leave the classroom and instantly feel better—because your nervous system doesn’t clock out just because you did.…
2 months, 1 week ago
On a Scale of 1–10: How Bad Is Your Teaching Pain Right Now?
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Are you a teacher who feels constantly stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed—but can’t quite explain why it feels so heavy?
In this epi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Career Clarity for Teachers: The Carrie Fisher Method - Encore Presentation
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Boundaries, Burnout, and Why You Shouldn’t Write Scripted Lesson Plans at Home”
Are you a teacher on the edge of burnout, wondering if…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Exhausted. (Encore Presentation)
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Originally aired in May 2024, this encore episode might just be more relevant now in January 2026. If your New Year energy already fe…
3 months ago
The Power of No - Encore presentation
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In this encore episode, Vanessa breaks down how learning to say no can help teachers reclaim their time, sanity, and future. If you’v…
3 months, 1 week ago
Don’t Stall Out: The Hope-Habit Combo That Keeps You Moving in 2026
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What if your job search had an engine—and you just needed to spark it?
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackso…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Power of One Word: A Teacher’s Guide to Building Momentum After Burnout
Episode 284
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Are you standing at the edge of a new year wondering which way to go and how far you'll go? In this Teachers in Transition episode, V…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
End-of-Year Burnout Recovery for Teachers (That Doesn’t Involve Resolutions)
Episode 283
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Feeling burned out, used up, or overwhelmed as the year ends? You are not alone.
In this Christmas Eve episode, Vanessa wraps up the “…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
You Can’t Make Everyone Happy (And You Don’t Have To)
Episode 282
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Episode Summary
Ever feel like no matter what you do—someone’s unhappy?
As a teacher, it can feel like your job is to keep kids, paren…
4 months ago
Holiday Chaos, Career Clarity, and the Gift of Grace for Burned-Out Teachers
Episode 281
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Feeling maxed out this December? You’re not alone. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson dives into the real roo…
4 months, 1 week ago