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TAUGHTUnderstanding Neuroception: How Trauma Training Can Transform Schools with Amy HugginsSend us a textIn this episode, trauma recovery coach Amy Huggins breaks down the powerful concept of neuroception—our nervous system’s behind-the-scenes radar that’s constantly scanning for safety or threat. We talk about what trauma really is (hint: it’s not just the event, but our body’s response to it), and why two educators can experience the same stressful moment—like a student flipping desks—and respond in completely different ways.Amy shares practical, bite-sized strategies to help educators regulate their nervous systems, set healthy boundaries, and stop treating emotions like enemies. From...2025-07-2435 minTAUGHTChopping Veggies & Changing Lives: From Student Nutrition to Teacher Well-being with Lisa Dee GonzalesSend us a textWhat happens when we prioritize the well-being of those who care for our children?In this episode, Lisa Dee Gonzalez, Senior Health Promotion Coordinator at the University of Colorado School of Public Health, shares how school wellness programs can support both student nutrition and teacher well-being.Through initiatives like the School Wellness Program and Fostering Resilience in Early Education, Lisa illustrates how small, evidence-based changes—like healthy recipe cards in corner stores or walking pads for teachers—can ripple through school communities.Sustainable change doesn’t requ...2025-07-1733 min
TAUGHTBeyond the Badge of Burnout: Leading by Example with Heather VaughnSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Heather Vaughn, EdS, Transformative Leader and Educator, shares her journey from early-career burnout to leadership grounded in humanity and wellness. During our conversation, Heather reveals both the dangerous reality of burnout culture and practical pathways to organizational change. We explore high-functioning depression, the cost of overachievement, and how small daily actions can shift entire school cultures. Listen now to learn concrete leadership practices that can dramatically impact educator retention, wellbeing, and ultimately student success.Connect with Heather on LinkedInLearn More about...2025-07-1041 min
TAUGHTFrom Military Collapse to Men's Mental Health Champion with Craig MaddenSend us a textWhat happens when the very traits that fuel your success lead to collapse? In this raw and powerful episode, Army veteran and coach Craig Madden shares how years of emotional suppression in the British military led to physical and mental breakdown, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up. Now “The Dad Stress Coach,” Craig challenges toxic norms around masculinity and leadership, helping men navigate identity, burnout, and fatherhood with clarity and purpose.Listen now to hear how Craig is redefining strength—and learn what it really takes...2025-07-0352 min
TAUGHTLeaders Who Listen: How Great Management Mitigates Teacher Burnout with guest Snezana DjuricSend us a textHave you ever wondered why so many passionate, dedicated professionals across industries eventually burn out? The answer may lie not in individual failings but in our workplace systems and leadership structures.In this conversation with Snezana Djuric, a globally experienced executive coach and leadership trainer, we uncover the universal challenges that professionals face regardless of country or industry. Drawing from her background in education, linguistics, and over a decade leading cross-cultural teams in the IT and gaming sectors, Snezana brings unique insights into what truly makes workplaces thrive or deteriorate.2025-06-2656 min
TAUGHTFinding Connection through Purposeful Empathy with Andre BradfordSend us a textWhat if the key to combating burnout isn't found in productivity hacks or wellness programs, but in how deeply we connect with one another? In this episode, award-winning slam poet Andre Bradford takes us on a journey through the landscape of purposeful empathy and its transformative power in educational settings and beyond.As owner and performer at SC Says Poetry, Andre didn't set out to become a mental health advocate. His path began on poetry stages where vulnerability in performance created unexpected spaces for authentic connection. In this conversation, he shares...2025-06-1944 min