The Resilient Teacher Podcast

Recent episodes

1. 158. What Grief Actually Looks Like in Your Classroom (And Why It's Not Just About Death) with Special Guest Kera Sanchez

   Aug 4, 202629 min

   Have you ever had a student who suddenly seemed defiant, checked out, or unmotivated — and you couldn't quite figure out why? What if it wasn't a behavior problem at all? Kera Sanchez, certified grief and resilience expert, founder of Get Griefy Magazine, and TalkDeath's 2025 Grief Educator of the Year, joins me to challenge everything most of us think grief actually looks like. We get into what's really going on behind some of the most misunderstood behaviors in the classroom, the phrase teachers should stop asking grieving students altogether, and a moment from Kera's own classroom she still thinks about today. We also talk about whether burnout itself might be a form of grief no one's ever named, and what that means for how you're showing up right now. This one's going to change how you see at least one student in your classroom. Maybe more than one. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode158 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

2. 157. Why High-Achieving Teachers Burn Out Even When They're "Winning"

   Jul 28, 202610 min

   What happens when you finally reach the top... and you're still not satisfied? In this episode, I'm getting personal about the year I won Teacher of the Year and the surprising question that followed: okay, now what? If you're a high-achieving teacher who's always pushing for the next level, this episode is going to name something you've probably felt but never had the words for. I'm breaking down why the career ladder in education is short by design, and why hitting that ceiling isn't a sign you haven't done enough — it's just proof the system wasn't built for people like us. I'm also getting honest about what happens when that drive has nowhere left to go: it doesn't disappear, it turns into more. More hours, more tasks, more silently proving you're still enough. And I'm sharing the reframe that's helped me most, both as a teacher and as a mom trying to model something healthier for my own kids. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode157 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

3. 156. Reignited By Community: How Two Educators Turned Conversation Into a Career Highlight with David Berner and Jeremy Mikla from Integrate This! Podcast

   Jul 21, 202615 min

   Ever feel like you're doing the same thing, in the same building, with the same people — year after year — and you're starting to lose the spark? This episode might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Recorded live at ISTE, this episode flips the mic: I'm joined by David Berner and Jeremy Mikla, hosts of the Integrate This podcast, for a conversation about what actually reignited their passion in this profession — and what quietly burned it out. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode156 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

4. 155. Why Teacher Burnout Makes You Put Your Life on Hold

   Jul 14, 202613 min

   Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll do it after this school year" or "We'll take that trip next summer" ? Teacher burnout doesn't just leave us exhausted. It quietly convinces us that our lives can wait. We postpone the vacations, the hobbies, the dinners with friends, and the moments with the people we love because we're waiting for the perfect time. But what if that time never comes? In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected lesson I learned from a family trip to Yellowstone that I almost didn't take. It wasn't the breathtaking views that changed me. It was realizing how easily burnout had convinced me to postpone living. If you've been waiting for permission to prioritize yourself, your family, or the life you're working so hard to build, this conversation is your reminder that later isn't guaranteed. Check out the full episode shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode155 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

5. 154. From Reluctant to Reader: What Actually Gets Kids to Love Reading Again with Dr. Gene Kerns

   Jul 7, 202629 min

   We talk a lot about surviving the school year on this podcast but today we're talking about something that impacts every single one of your students: reading. And I brought in someone who's been fighting this fight for two decades. Dr. Gene Kerns is a third-generation educator and a 20-year veteran of Renaissance , the company behind Accelerated Reader. We got into why kids are reading less than ever, what the latest NAEP data is really telling us, and the simple, research-backed habits that can turn even your most reluctant reader around. If you've ever felt like you're losing the battle to get your kids (students or your own) to actually want to pick up a book, this episode is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating it. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode154 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. This episode is sponsored by Renaissance, which offers Accelerated Reader and myON, along with the new Renaissance Literacy solution — bringing together reading assessment, instructional resources, skills practice, and authentic reading experiences to support literacy in every classroom, every day. Learn more at renaissance.com/literacy .

6. 153. Teacher Guilt & Decision Fatigue: The Silent Burnout Triggers

   Mar 10, 202617 min

   Have you ever walked into the copy room, stood there for a full ten seconds, and genuinely couldn't remember why you came in — and it wasn't even noon? That's not forgetfulness. That's your brain after hours of nonstop, emotionally loaded decisions. And if you're carrying teacher guilt every night on top of that — the voice that says you should be doing more — those two things are quietly feeding each other in a cycle that can grind you down all year long. In this episode, Brittany breaks down two of the most overlooked silent burnout triggers: teacher guilt and decision fatigue. She unpacks what's actually happening in your brain (spoiler: it's neuroscience, not weakness), why these two things fuel each other, and three real-life shifts you can make starting today. You're not broken. You're running a perfectly human brain through an inhuman amount of stress. This episode will help you start making small, intentional choices to take some of that back. 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

7. 152. Project Based Learning and Teacher Burnout: How PBL Restores Teacher Agency and Joy with Joel Smith

   Feb 25, 202635 min

   If you have ever felt like you spend more time managing compliance than actually teaching, this conversation is going to hit home. In this episode, I sit down with former educator Joel Smith to unpack what is really driving teacher burnout right now. We dig into fear based compliance, evaluation pressure, stacked cognitive load, and what happens when teachers lose agency in their own classrooms. Joel shares how project based learning can shift the entire classroom experience, not just for students, but for teachers too. When we are trusted as professionals and given room to design authentic learning experiences, something powerful happens. Energy returns. Confidence grows. Joy becomes visible again. And yes, we talk about how to actually start. 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

8. 151. You’re Allowed to Come Back Slowly: Burnout, Capacity, and Stepping Back Without Losing Yourself

   Feb 10, 202614 min

   After six months away from the microphone, I knew this episode couldn’t be about catching up. It had to be about telling the truth. Because sometimes life changes us before we fully realize it… and the pace that once felt natural no longer fits. In this return, I’m sharing what I learned when my own capacity shifted, why I chose to get quiet, and how that decision reshaped the way I think about burnout, leadership, and sustainability. If you’ve ever wanted to step back from something you deeply care about but questioned whether you were allowed to, this conversation is for you. 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

9. 150. The Hidden Link Between Sugar Cravings and Teacher Burnout (and How to Break Free)

   Jul 29, 202530 min

   Are you constantly exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering why burnout feels impossible to overcome? What if your constant fatigue and lack of motivation have less to do with willpower and more to do with your blood sugar? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Banks , a former teacher turned health coach, who completely transformed her life by healing her relationship with food and ditching the all-or-nothing mindset. Laura shares her personal struggles with diets, sugar cravings, and shame, and how she finally found a sustainable way to get healthy and stay that way. We dive into the surprising connection between sugar cravings, blood sugar levels, and teacher burnout, plus how you can finally break free from the guilt spiral around food. Listen to the full episode: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode150 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

10. 149. Burned Out by Buzzwords? How Learning A-Z Makes the Science of Reading Doable with Special Guest Aaron Ingold

    Jul 15, 202516 min

    Teachers are being asked to do more than ever—with less time, support, and capacity. And when it comes to implementing research-backed approaches like the Science of Reading, the last thing they need is another thing on their plate. In this episode, recorded live at ISTE, I'm joined by Aaron Ingold from Learning A-Z to talk about how they're helping teachers implement foundational literacy practices with practical, flexible tools that respect teachers’ time and sanity. This episode is sponsored by Learning A-Z. 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

11. 148. 3 Ways to Stress Less Starting this Summer & Beat Burnout Next School Year

    Jun 24, 202525 min

    Ever wonder how the chronic stress from teaching is impacting your summer lifestyle? While summer break is the ultimate goal of resting and recharging; stress knows no rest. Its impact on our bodies lingers, even in the moments of supposed tranquility, silently eroding our well-being. The weird period of transition from heavy stress-induced overwork in teaching to summer break can be a shock to your nervous system and you need evidence-based ways to get yourself regulated this summer. In this episode, we are going to chat about why stress causes teachers to experience sickness, anxiety, overcommitment, and/or total exhaustion in the summer and the three simple ways you can stress less so you can get out of living the same burned out year time and time again. So what do you say? You ready to live your best hot teacher summer life? HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode 148 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: 💻This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students' day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic questions - all for free! Plus, with Prodigy's teacher dashboard, you'll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

12. 147. Why Summer Break is the Best Time To Begin Teacher Burnout Recovery: The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout Cycle

    Jun 17, 202526 min

    Ready to finally get out of teacher burnout cycle this summer once and for all? Stop right now and give this one a listen! Teachers often think that summer break is the ideal time to kick burnout to the curb, but the sad truth is that summer is not THE SOLUTION, but it is one of the essential ingredients needed. (And spoiler alert, leaving the classroom isn't either) There is however a crucial stage in the burnout cycle where recovery is possible and Summer Break could be just the tool you've been looking for! The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout Cycle Knowing the Signs, Symptoms, and Stages of Burnout - those are important to awareness of the problem. In this episode, we talk about the four stages of the burnout cycle, why summer is not the solution but it is a tool, and the three simple steps you can take this summer to ensure that you use this season wisely and finally break the patterns that have been holding you back. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode147 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: 💻This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students' day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic questions - all for free! Plus, with Prodigy's teacher dashboard, you'll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

13. 146. The Biggest Reason Summer Break Will Not Get You Out of Burnout (Summer Reset Series)

    Jun 10, 202511 min

    If you are a veteran teacher, maybe you’re used this song and dance. You’ve finally made it, you can breathe. Maybe you are already anticipating school returning in the fall - only 48 days until school starts back. Maybe you’re a brand new teacher and you feel like you can rest again and you’ll return back to school in the fall ready to conquer. Either way, there’s a huge misconception that summer break is just going to magically get you out of burnout. Episode 3 kicks off the Summer Self-Care to Burnout Recovery series and we’re going to break down everything you can do this summer to get you out of the stress cycle and into balance once and for all. 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: 🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students’ day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic quests—all for free! Plus, with Prodigy’s teacher dashboard, you’ll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

14. 145. Unlocking the Root Causes of Classroom Dysregulation with Polina Shkadron

    May 13, 202534 min

    Have you ever wondered if that student’s outburst is really just misbehavior—or a sign of something deeper? If you're a teacher facing challenging classroom behaviors and are feeling unsure about how to support students who seem to be struggling as well, this episode is a must listen. I am so excited to have Polina Shkadron to share some key insights that will help you not only understand what’s going on in your classroom, but also why it’s happening—and how you can foster an environment where every student can succeed. Polina Shkadron is a trauma-certified speech language pathologist who specializes in supporting autistic and ADHD students. In this episode, she dives into the differences between misbehavior and dysregulation, how burnout affects both students and teachers, and why shifting our perspective is key to building healthier classroom relationships. We also discuss practical, brain-based strategies for supporting executive functioning, fostering self-advocacy, and responding to anger and emotional overwhelm in ways that nurture trust and connection. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode145 Mentioned in this episode: 🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students’ day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic quests—all for free! Plus, with Prodigy’s teacher dashboard, you’ll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

15. 144. You’re Not Just Tired—You’re Not Being Heard (And Neither Are Your Students) with Special Guest Christine Miles

    May 6, 202526 min

    How many times have you found yourself repeating yourself in your classroom? The truth is, students - and even adults- struggle to truly listen.If you’re an educator or parent feeling the daily frustration of repeating yourself and wondering why it’s so hard for your students to listen, this episode is for you! Christine Miles, creator of the Listening Path, joins us to shed light on the “crisis of listening” in our schools and families. Christine unpacks the reasons behind poor listening, and how the lack of training for both teachers and students causes gaps in this area. She breaks down the impact of inadequate listening on learning, practical first steps to better listening, and how creating a common language can alleviate stress and improve collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. We also dive into how improving listening can reduce teacher burnout, foster authentic communication, and prepare kids for the demands of a tech-driven world. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode1 44 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: 🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students’ day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic quests—all for free! Plus, with Prodigy’s teacher dashboard, you’ll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

16. 143. Teacher Burnout vs. Disengagement: What’s Really Going On? with Special Guest Mandy Froelich

    Apr 22, 202537 min

    Have you found yourself staring at a stack of ungraded papers and wondering if you care as much as you used to? Teaching is a heart-centered profession, but we all know that the pressures and emotional toll of being in the classroom can leave even the most dedicated educators feeling frustrated, exhausted, or emotionally detached. If you’ve noticed yourself counting down the years to retirement or just going through the motions to make it through the day, our guest today will help you understand why that’s happening and what you can do about it. Mandy Froelich is joining me today to chat all about educator mental health. We’re looking at the realities of educator engagement and disengagement, why teachers lose their spark, and how to get it back. Mandy shares the warning signs of disengagement, the differences between burnout and demoralization, and the seven reasons teachers might start to disconnect from their work, and practical strategies for re-engagement. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode143 Join the Prodigy Math Challenge: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/statechallenge 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

17. 142. The Power of Being Real in the Classroom to Prevent Burnout with Special Guest Stephanie Clinise

    Apr 15, 202528 min

    If you're a teacher feeling burned out and longing to reconnect with your passion, this episode is for you. Balancing the demands of personal life while staying energized in the classroom can be challenging for many educators. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Stephanie Clinise, a passionate and inspiring ninth grade English teacher who has rekindled her love for teaching by embracing her true authenticity. During our conversation, Stephanie shares actionable insights on how authenticity can become a teacher's greatest strength and how she has experienced this in her own classroom. She’s offering practical tips to help you reconnect with your unique teaching style, ease stress, and foster deeper connections with your students all while you embrace your authenticity and revitalize your teaching practice. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode142 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

18. 141. Is It Time to Leave the Classroom? How to Know If a Career Shift Is Right for You with Special Guest Kayla Depoian

    Apr 8, 202533 min

    Have you ever experienced that internal tug, wondering if it's time to move on from the classroom? If you have, it doesn't mean you're a bad teacher or that you are giving up. In fact, many educators find themselves wrestling with these thoughts. In this episode, we provide a space to explore this decision free of guilt, helping you reflect, gain clarity, and discover what opportunities are available when considering a career outside the traditional classroom. Kayla from Teacher Transition is joining me to shed light on what the journey of transitioning to a career outside of the classroom may look like. She discusses the signs that may signal it's time for a change, how to identify transferable skills, and the wide range of roles where these skills can be utilized. We're looking at how to reframe your experiences and skill set in a way that opens new opportunities without losing the heart that makes you a teacher. If you have been feeling that nudge to look into options outside the classroom, this episode is for you! HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode141 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. Mentioned in this episode: 🖥️ This episode is sponsored by Prodigy Math. Want to make math the most exciting part of your students’ day? Prodigy Math turns learning into an adventure! This fantasy-inspired math tool helps students in grades 1-8 build essential skills while battling monsters, collecting pets, and completing epic quests—all for free! Plus, with Prodigy’s teacher dashboard, you’ll get powerful insights into student progress without extra work. Create Your FREE Teacher Account at http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/prodigy & bring the magic of math into your classroom!

19. 140. The Anxious Generation Explained: 3 Reasons Your Classroom Feels Harder Now than Ever Before & What to Do About It

    Apr 1, 202517 min

    Teaching in today's world feels more challenging than ever. The stress and anxiety in our classrooms is higher than ever before and it's not just affecting our students but educators as well. In this episode, we dive into the root causes of this rising anxiety, particularly focusing on insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation." These insights could completely change how you manage your classroom, providing practical strategies that will bring ease and balance to both you and your students. In this episode, we dig into insights from Haidt's book including a notable increase in anxiety, depression, and emotional instability in today's students. We're looking at how smartphones and social media are influencing student's behavior, strategies for establishing routines to reduce anxiety, and the importance of fostering genuine peer support and emotional literacy. HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode140 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

20. 139. The Modern Classrooms Model: A Sustainable Solution for Teachers with Special Guest Robert Barnett

    Mar 25, 202519 min

    Let’s be honest, meeting the diverse needs of 25+ students every day is exhausting. But what if I told you that there’s a practical way that teachers are reclaiming their time, reducing stress, and actually enjoying teaching again? In this episode, I am joined by Robert Barnett from the The Modern Classrooms Project, to chat about how The Modern Classrooms Project has empowered countless teachers to reclaim their time, decrease overwhelm, and rediscover joy in teaching. If you feel like you’re drowning trying to differentiate for all of your students, this episode is for you! Robert is sharing how he went from frustrated and burned out to energized and connected by simply changing the way he delivered instruction. He’s breaking down strategies for effectively incorporating instructional videos in your classroom, promoting student autonomy, and maintaining motivation without having to micromanage. If you’re looking for actionable tips and encouragement to start making small but impactful changes that will decrease your overwhelm, this is one you don’t want to miss! HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode139 📢This episode is sponsored by: Prodigy Math Sign up for free today & play the world's biggest math competition, The Prodigy State Challenge by heading to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/statechallenge and bring the magic of math to your classroom! 👉 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 @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.