How do you show up for students… when your own life is falling apart?
In this vulnerable and deeply human episode, I pull back the curtain on what it means to lead a classroom while silently carrying personal pain. From grieving a relationship to managing emotional exhaustion in front of 30 sets of eyes, this is a raw reflection on the hidden battles many educators face but rarely name.
This isn’t about being a superhero. It’s about surviving when the cape is heavy.
💔 In this episode, you’ll hear:
The quiet ways educators hide pain in plain sight
Why “being strong” is sometimes just code for “being silent”
📘 Featured Resource: Joey’s Journey: A Long Way Home
This episode connects deeply to Rodrick’s children's book, Joey’s Journey—a story about a little boy dealing with change, abandonment, and identity. Just like Rodrick, Joey learns to find his voice in the midst of the chaos.
👉🏾 Grab your copy here: Joeysstory.com
🧠 Bonus Tool: The “Teacher Survival Guide”
Download the companion guide for this episode—a resource designed to help educators process their own emotional needs while still doing the work.
Includes journal prompts, grounding techniques, and boundary-setting tips for tough seasons.
🎁 Get your free copy here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWnhri5nX_1R8iU3BKNpDZdfctopfAkVYPHP3kBknvo/copy
Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do…
Admit that you’re not okay—yet still worthy of love, support, and space to breathe.
This is My Life Ain’t Perfect. Let’s heal out loud, together.
