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Back to SearchCareer Quizzes Won’t Save You (Here’s What Will)
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If you’re a burned-out teacher wondering how to leave teaching but you don’t have clarity yet, this episode is your nervous system’s …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Leaving Teaching Makes Career Change Feel So Hard
Episode 292
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Why do capable teachers often feel anxious about leaving the classroom?
It may have less to do with confidence and more to do with co…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Your First Job Applications Don’t Work (And That’s Normal)
Episode 291
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What do pancakes have to do with changing careers?
More than you might think.
Anyone who has ever made pancakes knows the truth: the fi…
5 months ago
Fear, Burnout, and a Smarter Job Search Strategy for Teachers
Episode 290
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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, we’re talking about the fear that shows up when you’re ready to leave teaching—and what to…
5 months, 1 week ago
You’re Not Crazy – You’re Just in the Wrong System
Episode 289
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Big Rocks, Small Peeps, and What ATS Systems Really Do to Teacher Resumes
In this episode, Vanessa talks about the physics of “yes” an…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Teachers Get Called “Difficult” — And Why That Might Be a Good Thing
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What if being labeled “difficult” wasn’t a flaw — but a sign that you refused to walk away from your integrity?
In this episode of Tea…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
When 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.…
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 2 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…
6 months, 3 weeks ago