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EdTech Bites PodcastEp. 250 | From Burnout to Brilliance: How To Reignite Your Teaching Passion With Brittany Blackwell *This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! Are you feeling the weight of burnout or wondering how to rekindle your love for teaching? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell, an educator dedicated to helping teachers nourish their mind, body, and soul. She shares her powerful story of learning to pivot when faced with exhaustion, offering practical strategies to reignite your passion and embrace teaching with renewed energy. She also hosts The Resilient Teacher Podcast where she gives teachers ways to pivot...2025-01-2124 minThe EdTech Bites PodcastEp. 250 | From Burnout to Brilliance: How To Reignite Your Teaching Passion With Brittany Blackwell *This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here! Are you feeling the weight of burnout or wondering how to rekindle your love for teaching? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell, an educator dedicated to helping teachers nourish their mind, body, and soul. She shares her powerful story of learning to pivot when faced with exhaustion, offering practical strategies to reignite your passion and embrace teaching with renewed energy. She also hosts The Resilient Teacher Podcast where she gives teachers ways to pivot...2025-01-2124 min
STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management105. How to Lessen Stress at the Beginning of the School Year for Sped Teachers With Brittany BlackwellHey Special Ed Teacher,
Already stressed with the new school year coming up? Don’t want to feel overwhelmed with all the things that come with being a special education teacher?
In today’s episode, we have special guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. Brittany is an award-winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She is also the host of the popular podcast "The Resilient Teacher Podcast".
In this inte...2024-08-0635 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management105. How to Lessen Stress at the Beginning of the School Year for Sped Teachers With Brittany BlackwellHey Special Ed Teacher,
Already stressed with the new school year coming up? Don’t want to feel overwhelmed with all the things that come with being a special education teacher?
In today’s episode, we have special guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. Brittany is an award-winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She is also the host of the popular podcast "The Resilient Teacher Podcast".
In this inte...2024-08-0635 min
EdTech Bites PodcastEp. 208 | Unpacking ISTE 2024 w/ Brittany BlackwellIn this episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell while at ISTE 2024 to unpack… ISTE 2024! This was her first time attending an ISTE conference so what better way to unpack it than with a first timer. She is the host of The Resilient Teacher Podcast so we decided to do an episode swap. This is a great conversation for anyone who attended or didn’t attend ISTE. If you didn’t attend, this will give you some insight as to what was covered, the good, and our overall thoughts. If you attended ISTE, you couldn’t do it all! This wil...2024-06-2825 minThe EdTech Bites PodcastEp. 208 | Unpacking ISTE 2024 w/ Brittany BlackwellIn this episode, I sit down with Brittany Blackwell while at ISTE 2024 to unpack… ISTE 2024! This was her first time attending an ISTE conference so what better way to unpack it than with a first timer. She is the host of The Resilient Teacher Podcast so we decided to do an episode swap. This is a great conversation for anyone who attended or didn’t attend ISTE. If you didn’t attend, this will give you some insight as to what was covered, the good, and our overall thoughts. If you attended ISTE, you couldn’t do it all! This wil...2024-06-2825 min
The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension20. Teacher Burnout Unveiled: A Conversation with Brittany BlackwellThe demands on teachers seem to grow endlessly. There always seem to be curriculum changes, standardized testing, and all the challenges that have come along with the past few years. Teachers today are facing very high levels of exhaustion, stress, and burnout. So, what can we do to help prevent and manage this stress and burnout? Teacher burnout and sustainability strategist Brittany Blackwell joins us to share all about teacher burnout. She offers invaluable insights and strategies to help educators navigate these turbulent times by getting to the root cause of burnout and offering practical approaches to...2024-04-1037 min
Social Media Magic | A podcast for TpT Sellers and TeacherpreneursThe Difference Between A.I. and Automation (And How to Use Both in Your Business) | Episode 84In this episode, I interviewed Brittany Blackwell and we chatted all about automating your business. You'll love all of the practical tips and tool recommendations! Many of them are free.
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Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed., is an an award winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She is also the host of the popular podcast "The...2024-03-1327 min
The Lessons I've Learned143: [INTERVIEW] How to Streamline and Systemize Your Life and Business to Feel More Joyful with Brittany BlackwellIf you are currently feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or like your life is moving in a million different directions, this episode is for you! Today I sat down with Brittany Blackwell and she shared her expertise and insight on how you can streamline your life (& business!) so that you can feel more joyful on the daily. There are so many takeaways and exercises you can do in today’s new episode that will help you to get back into alignment and feel more at peace. If you love today’s episode, take a screenshot of it...2024-02-2830 min
The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle84. Course Creation Secrets: Planning, Marketing, Automating and More with Brittany BlackwellSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Are you a teacher seller looking to create more impact outside the TPT world? I’m back with another episode of the diversifying series covering course creation. You’ll get a feel for how this addition could fit into your business and how you can create an impact on teachers beyond products!Today’s guest is Brittany Blackwell. She is an award-winning special educator, the voice behind the Resilient Teacher Podcast, and a course creator. Brittany went from sharing helpful teaching tips on TikTok to selling on TPT, a...2024-01-3031 min
Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast117. Is Chat GPT The Future of Teacher Burnout Prevention with Brittany BlackwellWe're getting closer to Christmas for those of you who celebrate… can you believe it? December has just been flying by! I hope you get some time to rest this holiday break and that this podcast can help you feel like you have the support you need during this time.To celebrate this event, I've been having some of the speakers on the podcast to give you a taste of just how awesome they are. We have the amazing Brittany Blackwell from The Resilient Teacher Podcast co-hosting the podcast today and she's talking all about Chat GPT an...2023-12-2635 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos184: Empowering Educators - Brittany Blackwell on Navigating Burnout and Boosting Well-beingLISTEN NOW:Direct Link:Apple Podcast – Find this episode and all the previous episodes on Apple PodcastSpotify – Find this episode and previous episodes of the show on Spotify!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctvkwK2n3Cg Challenges & GoalsWe discuss the challenges faced by teachers, such as burnout and workload increase without compensation. Brittany aims to make teaching sustainable by automating mundane tasks using AI, thereby freeing up time for more meaningful interactions with students.Brittany addresses the challenge of high teacher attrition rates due to burnout. H...2023-09-2845 min
School Counseling Simplified PodcastEliminating Burnout and Embracing Radical Self-Care with Brittany BlackwellWe’ve all heard about how important it is for educators to practice self-care, especially in the past few years. But oftentimes when we hear “self-care” we think of it as indulgent or selfish. What we as school counselors really need is true, radical self-care that will help us prevent burnout. Brittany Blackwell is joining me today to share some incredible insight on the importance of practicing radical self-care. Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator, podcast host of "The Resilient Teacher Podcast", and teacher resilience...2023-09-2631 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs115. Avoid Podcast Burnout! Time Blocking, Automation, and Transition Rituals with Brittany BlackwellDid you know that your passion for your podcast can lead to burnout? Managing your time as a podcaster isn't always easy, so today, I've got a fantastic episode for you about how to avoid podcast burnout by being proactive rather than reactive. I am so thrilled to have Brittany Blackwell on the show to share her top tips on how to avoid podcast burnout and create a better work-life balance. We talk about transition rituals, time blocking, and automation to help reduce the stress that leads to burnout. She also shares her favorite tools and how...2023-09-1340 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastIgnite Your Teaching Passion: How to Harness Your Least Favorite Subject to Rekindle Your Flame After Burnout with Special Guest Mona IehlDo you have that one subject that you just cannot stand? Does the mere thought of teaching it make you feel like you're trudging through mud? I get it; every educator has that one subject that seems to defy their teaching magic. But what if I told you that this very subject could be the secret ingredient to reignite your passion for teaching?That's exactly what we are talking about on today's episode with my good friend, Mona Iehl. She is your go to for everything math, but what you might not know about Mona is that...2023-09-1237 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast4 Types of Teachers Who Need to Set Strategic Boundaries to Beat Burnout This School YearOdds are you are either a high-achiever, highly sensitive, perfectionistic, people pleasing teacher, or maybe a mix of all of them. Honestly, I see a little bit of each in myself, and let's be real – it can come at a cost. Whether it's our mental health, physical well-being, or even the relationships both in and out of the classroom, something's gotta give. I've been down that road, and it wasn't until I faced burnout head-on that I realized the game-changing potential of setting boundaries. That's why in this episode, we're jumping headfirst into a topic that's both re...2023-09-0527 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow To Set Personal & Professional Learning Goals That Transform Teacher Burnout with Special Guest Melissa SteigerwaldOften we think of teacher learning goals as these things that include educational jargon like "rigor" or "learning gap." But if we aren't creating our own professional learning goals, then it's almost pointless. In this episode, we dive into how Melissa, a teacher just like you (not an influencer or social media teacher) used this podcast to set a professional learning goal to beat the teacher burnout cycle once and for all. As you listen to her story, I'm sure you'll feel a little sense of "Oh, I've been there too" and grab a few ideas to...2023-08-2941 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTurning Struggles into Strength: Using Teacher Burnout as a Catalyst for Change [Teacher Pep Talk]Are you one of the millions of teachers who has felt burned out and fried? What if you could turn that sizzle into a spark that transforms your classroom and your life?One of the hardest things to overcome is our challenges, and some of us will spend the rest of our careers running from the pain. What if we could use our pain as fuel for our fire?In the grand theater of teaching, every curtain fall is just a prelude to a grander act. This episode is here to remind you that every lesso...2023-08-2225 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Productivity Pro Tips to Battle Burnout with Special Guest Brianne BeebeMost teachers know that feeling of juggling a zillion tasks, the endless to-dos that seem to multiply faster than rabbits, and that sneaky overwhelm that creeps in right when you need it the least. Being overwhelmed and burned out can have your productivity taking a swan dive, but that's why in this episode we are chatting with Brianne Beebe who is dropping some nuggets to lead you to your treasure map to the land of organized classrooms, stress-free planning sessions, and thriving teacher life. You know, the one where you effortlessly breeze through your tasks, leaving those...2023-08-1521 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastThe Magic of Mindset to Avoid Back to School BurnoutHave you ever sat down and had the thought how do some teachers not burnout? How do they seem to get everything to go their way? Why do they get the best classes and live a great life? And what do they have that I don't?I know that I have. If you're feeling that way, the number one thing that those teachers have that you don't is a fine-tuned mindset. With back to school season upon us, I'm here to let you know that just because you don't have the mindset right now, doesn't mean it's...2023-08-0827 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Mental Health: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Resilience for New Teacherswith Special Guest Helena HainsPicture this: a classroom filled with engaged and enthusiastic students, a teacher brimming with passion and energy, and an atmosphere radiating positivity and growth. It may sound like a dream, but the secret behind this transformative classroom experience lies within one crucial aspect: teacher mental health.As educators, we pour our hearts into nurturing the minds of our students, but often forget to tend to our own mind and our own well-being. In this episode, we open your eyes to the truth about teacher mental health. In this episode, Helena Hains and I share our personal journeys...2023-08-0124 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastBeyond the Buzzwords: Uncovering the Real Teacher Self-Care with Cohost Kelsey Sorenson [Summer Self-Care Series]When you hear "teacher self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it's the idea of indulging in a bubble bath or unwinding with your favorite TV show (and hey, there's nothing wrong with that!). But self-care is so much deeper and beyond the fluffy stuff. In our very first co-hosted podcast episode, we explore the soul-fulfilling aspects of self-care that will truly nourish your teacher spirit.Lesson planning, grading papers, meetings, and making sure your students get the best education possible—it's a lot to handle. So when it comes to self-care, we want to get you outside th...2023-07-2131 min
Shared Teaching Podcast89: Self-Care for Teachers: Sustainability, Systems, and Support with Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed.Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator who is a teacher resilience and sustainability strategist for burnt out teachers. As someone who has faced being burnt out in the teaching profession, Brittany is empowering others to not feel alone. In today's episode we are talking about:SustainabilitySystemsSupportSelf-Care Summer Conference - starting July 21st-23rdResources Mentioned In This Episode:3rd Annual FREE Self-Care Summer Conference - click to sign upSHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/self-care-for-teachers/Connect with our guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed.:Jo...2023-07-1927 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow to Beat Behavior Burnout: Expert Strategies for Managing Student Behavior with Special Guest Rachel Nye [Summer Self-Care Series]The Struggle is Real: Teacher Burnout and Student Behavior ChallengesHave you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed and burnt out as a teacher, especially when it comes to managing student behavior? If so, you're not alone - 70% of teachers agree that behavioral issues and concerns have increased since the 2019-2020 school year. In this episode, we will dive into the causes of this behavior spike, how to know what to do in the classroom, and all about nervous system regulation for teachers AND students to overcome these behavior challenges.Exploring the Impact of Burnout and...2023-07-1826 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastDigital Organization: Your Secret Weapon for Stress-Free Teaching with Special Guest Lisa McHargue [Summer Self-Care Series]Unlocking the Power of Digital Organization: A Teacher's Ultimate Solution to Stress and OverwhelmAre you a teacher struggling with mounting paperwork, endless digital files, and the constant battle to find essential resources when you need them the most? If so, you're not alone. The teaching profession is demanding, and the ever-increasing administrative tasks and digital clutter can easily contribute to burnout and a sense of being overwhelmed. However, there is a game-changing solution that can revolutionize your teaching experience: digital organization!The transformative impact of digital organization on teachers' lives and learn how implementing...2023-07-1432 minEducate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast95. Let's Talk Teacher Self Care with Brittany BlackwellWe have never done an episode like today's episode! For the first time on the podcast we are doing a co-hosted episode. We have the amazing Brittany Blackwell from The Resilient Teacher Podcast co-hosting the podcast today and we're talking all about teacher self care!Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator, podcast host of "The Resilient Teacher Podcast", and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers and educational l...2023-07-1432 min
The Amanda Reed PodcastEpisode 35: Let’s Talk Summer Self Care Conference with Brittany BlackwellIn today's episode, I interviewed Brittany Blackwell on self care for teachers and the upcoming summer conference. Brittany is a mom, teacher, and owner of Teaching Mind Body & Soul. She has a strong passion for helping educators in classrooms, especially with self care while teaching. She answers all the questions on the Teacher Summer Self- Care Conference. You will not want to miss this conference! Details in the show notes below. Click the website link and snag your FREE conference ticket. See you there!
Details for Conference--first link.
Website: www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com
Podcast: www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/podcast
...2023-07-1221 minThe Amanda Reed PodcastEpisode 35: Let’s Talk Summer Self Care Conference with Brittany BlackwellIn today's episode, I interviewed Brittany Blackwell on self care for teachers and the upcoming summer conference. Brittany is a mom, teacher, and owner of Teaching Mind Body & Soul. She has a strong passion for helping educators in classrooms, especially with self care while teaching. She answers all the questions on the Teacher Summer Self- Care Conference. You will not want to miss this conference! Details in the show notes below. Click the website link and snag your FREE conference ticket. See you there!
Details for Conference--first link.
Website: www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com
Podcast: www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/podcast
...2023-07-1221 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTapping into Joyful Living Inside & Outside of the Classroom: Strategies for Teacher Happiness with Special Guest Maddy Fry [Summer Self-Care Series]Reclaiming Joy Amongst Burnout: Empowering Teachers to Rediscover Happiness in the ClassroomWhen you feel overwhelmed, stressed to the max, and just to the point of no return in burnout, joy is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But what if I told you reclaiming joy is the key to breaking free from this burnout trap.Now, I get it. You might be thinking, "Here comes another dose of toxic positivity, brushing off my struggles." But hold on a second. Reclaiming joy is not about slapping on a fake smile or pretending that everything is...2023-07-1134 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastUnlocking Classroom Success: 4 Types of Systems You Need to Stress Less & Sustain Your Career [Summer Self-Care Series] with Special Guest Samantha HolcombThe Power of Systems for Beating Teacher BurnoutAre you a teacher struggling to get out of teacher burnout? Long hours, demanding responsibilities, and the constant juggling act of managing a classroom can take a toll on even the most passionate educators. But what if there was a way to alleviate some of that stress and sustain your career in the long run? In this episode, Samantha Holcomb joins us as we chat all about the transformative power of teacher systems and how they can be your secret weapon in combating burnout while unlocking classroom success.2023-07-0726 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastBreathing Life into Education: The Power of Breathwork in Reducing Stress & Teacher Burnout with Dr. Katie Raher [Summer Self-Care Series]Ready to learn the Ins and Outs of Using Your Summer to release stress and finally make this coming school year burnout free? Then take a breath.No seriously. Breathwork is one of the number one easy (and free) ways that you can use your body's natural systems to work with you instead of against you. Just because we're talking about it today, I bet you'll start noticing your own breath. Most teachers and people in general spend most of their day in shallow breath without realizing it. This breathing prompts the sympathetic response – emotions you feel wh...2023-07-0447 minThe Resilient Teacher Podcast3 AI Tools You Need to Start Using to Automate Your Classroom & Beat Teacher Burnout By FallOne of the biggest reasons that teachers burnout is because of the constant adding of more and more to our plates. Sometimes the tasks that are added aren't even necessary for us as professionals to do and if we want to take control of our tasks, you have to start working smarter.If you're looking to start working smarter and not harder this school year and beat burnout, you need to start automating your classroom. Automation doesn't have to be super techy and intimidating. In fact, in this episode, we will introduce you to three SIMPLE AI...2023-06-2715 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastFrom Burnout to Business: How Starting a Side Hustle This Summer Can Reignite Passion for Teaching with Special Guest Christina WeltyAre you ready to reignite your passion and let your creativity shine? It's time to share your amazing gifts with the world! And guess what? Summer is the perfect season to kickstart a side hustle and connect with fellow teachers.When you're stuck in burnout, being creative can feel like a daunting task. The stress and overwhelm can hold you back from getting into that magical state of flow. But don't worry, I've got something exciting to share in this episode! Starting a side hustle this summer can actually help reignite your passion, unleash your creativity, and...2023-06-2039 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast56. 3 Ways to Stress Less Starting this Summer & Beat Burnout Next School YearEver 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...2023-06-1322 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastWhy Summer Break is the Best Time To Begin Teacher Burnout Recovery: The 3 Essential Steps to Using Summer to Break the Burnout CycleReady 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 Essen...2023-06-0624 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: How to Break Free from Your Comfort Zone for Career SuccessOne of the things that holds teachers back from getting out of burnout or recovering from burnout is stepping outside of their comfort zone. Many don't realize how this is an essential step in breaking the burnout cycle and igniting personal and professional growth. Join us as we explore the reasons behind this resistance, the transformative potential of embracing discomfort, and actionable strategies to break free from the gravitational pull of the familiar. Discover how facing fears, adopting a limitless mindset, and gradually expanding comfort zones can lead to resilience, professional advancement, and a renewed passion for teaching. 2023-05-3022 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastFrom Smartphones to Stressors: Unmasking the Effects of Cell Phone Addiction on TeachersAre kids today addicted to their phones? And more importantly, how does this addiction affect their presence in the classroom? But let's not stop there. Let's reflect on ourselves as adults. Are we also caught in the grip of phone addiction? Today's topic hits home for me personally, as I've witnessed the staggering number of cell phone issues in my classroom, ranging from distractions to cyberbullying, over the past few years. But I've also come to realize, I too, might be addicted.Recently, I've made a conscious effort to reduce my social media usage and prioritize meaningful...2023-05-2322 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastFinancial Self-Care for Teachers: Strategies to Reduce Stress and Change Your Money Mindset with Special Guest Emily MaretskyOne of the most not-talked-about factors of teacher burnout is our finances. Our financial health impacts our overall well-being, alongside physical, emotional, and social aspects. As educators, financial stress can weigh heavily on us, exacerbating burnout. A study by Stanford University found that teachers experience higher levels of economic and financial anxiety compared to other professions. Many teachers struggle to make ends meet, leading to chronic worry and even the need for second jobs.But there is a way forward. By prioritizing financial literacy and making smart decisions, we can reduce stress levels and gain a sense...2023-05-1624 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: How to Handle Busy Seasons and Avoid Teacher BurnoutAre you one of those teachers who is piled with more and more at the end of the school year? Or maybe it's another time where it feels like it's just a lot on your plate? You probably call this your "busy season." Then again, as teachers, what season isn't busy, am I right?In this episode, we are diving into the idea behind these "busy seasons" and how I've started to stop letting them get the best of me. I am giving you three practical and actionable tips to transform the feeling of chaos into calm...2023-05-0918 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastPrioritizing Mental Health: How Therapy Can Benefit Teachers Experiencing Burnout with Special Guest Clare WelshHave you hit that point of burnout where you're wondering if it's time to head to the therapist office? Maybe the idea of therapy is scary to you and you just don't know what to expect? I know that when I first set foot in a therapist's office, I was terrified and I knew I just wanted to get help but wasn't sure what exactly to expect. You've probably been there before too and I want you to know that getting help from a licensed professional is not something to be ashamed of. It's understandable to feel nervous or...2023-05-0235 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastWhen It's Time to Move On: Understanding Teacher Burnout and Transitioning Out of the Classroom with Daphne GomezAre you a burned out teacher wondering if it's time to move on and transition out of the classroom? You're definitely not alone. In the last couple of years, the number of teachers leaving the profession has sky-rocketed and while I'm here to help you navigate teacher burnout, I truly believe that you should have all the resources you need to make the best decision for you. I never want a teacher to feel like there are not options available because you should never feel stuck or feel like you have to choose your health or your career. That's...2023-04-2533 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTransforming Teacher Burnout: From Leaving the Classroom to Rediscovering Fulfillment with Special Guest Amber HarperIs it that time of the year to sign your teaching contract and you just don't know what to do? Are you confused - thinking how much you loved teaching but now it just doesn't seem feasible? Maybe you wonder if you've reached the point of no return. I get it. And while I love supporting teachers in reigniting their passion for teaching, I love supporting teachers in recovery from burnout even more. That means, I'm never going to tell you to stay in a profession if you are ready to hang up the towel. I want to help...2023-04-1843 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow to Tackle Your Teacher To Do List & Love Teaching Again with Special Guest Jamie SearsAre you a teacher struggling to find joy in your job? Do you feel overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list and burned out by the education system? Hey, I'm with you. I know that feeling. And so does the special guest in today's episode.This overwhelming to do list that so many teachers struggle with - sometimes, it is put on us by the broken education system and other times, we might be putting tasks on it that just don't make a difference. That's why it's important to differentiate between self-inflicted burnout and the systemic issues within...2023-04-1127 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastIs ChatGPT the Future of Teacher Burnout Prevention? [SUSTAINABILITY SERIES]Not only do you have to lesson plan, do random administrative tasks, email parents and students, keep up to date on grading, but you have to manage behavior and actually teach. If you're like most teachers, that means you are constantly piled with more and more to do. It can be really overwhelming.A lot of days you probably don’t have the energy to get it all done. So you leave it all for the next day, starting your day in a tizzy of stress. This means you start the day feeling behind. But what if you...2023-04-0426 min
School of Sellers: TPT Strategies, Tips, + Seller StoriesAvoiding the TPT Burnout: 3 Ways to Balance Teaching & Passion Projects Without the Overwhelm (Special Guest Brittany Blackwell)Are you on the verge of TPT burnout trying to excel as a teacher, parent, and business owner? You're in the right place! We are devoting the entire month of podcast episodes to those working in the classroom while also running your TPT business! Today's guest is Brittany Blackwell, who specializes in teacher resilience. She is a special education teacher, a mother of 5, and the host of The Resilient Teacher Podcast. She is sharing her best advice on how to balance teaching and passion projects, whether that's TPT or something else, without feeling all of that extra o...2023-04-0326 minThe Resilient Teacher Podcast5 Simple Automations to Streamline Teaching & Squash StressIf you spend hours writing your to-do list and constantly having more and more added to your plate as a teacher...then you more than likely could use some help from one of my favorite tools for reducing stress - (drum roll please) - AUTOMATION. I get a lot of questions from teachers about how to handle job creep, never having enough time, and always feeling a little behind...look, I don't know why no one is talking about it but automation pretty much changed my life. I use automated systems in my teaching career, personal life, and even...2023-03-2821 min
Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers127. Managing Stress and Teacher Burnout with Brittany BlackwellThe topic of teacher burnout has been front and center in conversations for the last several years. And while you’ve probably heard other podcast episodes or read articles on the topic, I can guarantee you, this conversation is different. My guest Brittany Blackwell, who is a burnout and resilience coach, shares a new perspective on teacher burnout.Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membershipTo check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode127Connect with Brittany on Inst...2023-03-2726 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastThe Battle Against Teacher Burnout: The Ultimate Strategies for Managing Job Creep in Education [SUSTAINABILITY SERIES]Are you a teacher struggling to keep up with the demands of your job? Do you find yourself taking on more responsibilities than you can handle? Or being handed more responsibilities and more demands year after year? If so, you're not alone. Job creep is quickly becoming a detrimental issue in education, and it can have a significant impact on teacher burnout and sustainability. Practical Tips for Combating Job Creep in Education:In this podcast episode, we'll explore what job creep is, how it affects teachers, and most importantly, what you can do to combat...2023-03-2118 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Burnout Busting Systems: 3 Steps to Creating a Personalized Lesson Planning System with Sara Marye [SUSTAINABILITY SERIES]Do you feel like you're constantly racing against the clock as a teacher? Are you sacrificing your personal life for the demands of the job? Teacher burnout is a real issue, but it doesn't have to be the norm. In fact, there are simple and effective systems you can implement to reduce stress and make teaching a sustainable career.Why Creating a Personalized Lesson Planning System will Save You Time & Sanity:In the third episode of The Sustainability Series, we're joined by Sara Marye, a former teacher, principal, and business owner, who shares her personal...2023-03-1431 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeach Smarter, Not Harder: Achieving Sustainability without Sacrificing Your Life[SUSTAINABILITY SERIES]If you put one hundred teachers in a room together and asked them what would make teaching a sustainable career, they would all give you different answers. However, those answers would all fit within three different areas: Support, Action, and Mindset, which are the Spheres to Sustainable Teaching. If you ask 100 teachers if teaching has ever made them sacrifice their personal life, 95% of them would say that it has. That's why we've got to start working smarter, not harder if we want to sustain this career long-term. A common misconception that many educators fall prey to is...2023-03-0718 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastSustainability Secrets: Overcoming Stress Responses in the Classroom [SUSTAINABILITY SERIES]Are you one of the thousands of teachers who is feeling overwhelmed, wanting to recover from burnout, and looking for ways to make this career sustainable? This episode is the first in a new series all about unlocking the secrets of sustainable teaching, where I'll highlight the key things in mindset, tools, and support you need in order to reach optimal fulfillment without sacrificing your time, your energy, OR your sanity.One of the most common causes of burnout among teachers is the habit of succumbing to stress responses when faced with challenging situations. Every teacher is...2023-02-2819 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastProtecting Your Peace from Teacher Drama and Workplace Negativity: Boundary-Setting for EducatorsHave you ever been around a colleague who is constantly negative? Maybe someone who talked negatively about others around them, was spreading gossip, or just never stopped complaining long enough to look for a solution to a problem? As if teaching isn't hard enough as it is, dealing with constant negativity or workplace drama is a real vibe killer. So how do you want to navigate this negativity?By creating and enforcing authentic teacher boundaries, you can protect yourself from workplace negativity and drama.Here on The Resilient Teacher Podcast, we are all about authenticity...2023-02-2121 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastFrom Stressed to Serene: The Positive Impact of Movement on Teacher Mental Health with Andrea MishioI am so excited to be talking about today's topic – how movement impacts your mental health – although I'm most excited for my guest to take the lead because, frankly, I've never been a huge fan of exercise. As someone who grew up listening to diet culture and thinking of exercise as a means to weight loss, I am not an expert in getting fit or sustaining a movement routine that works well. Nonetheless, I know one thing to be true: movement has been scientifically proven to reduce and even protect from depression, anxiety, and burnout. So much so that stud...2023-02-1436 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: Finding Your Voice and Fighting Imposter SyndromeHave you ever felt like you just weren't "enough" as a teacher? You may be experiencing imposter syndrome, which is defined as a set of inadequacies that linger in the face of achievement. It is difficult for "imposters" to feel successful or have outside validation of their competence because they are constantly doubt themselves and feel like "a fraud." Yes, unfortunately, imposter syndrome is a real thing, but there are things we can do to stomp it to the curb. Truthfully, we all - myself included - struggle with this at some point in our journey. Therefore, even though your...2023-02-0722 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastReigniting Passion for Teaching with Classroom Transformations with Special Guest Natalie BlackmanAre you a teacher who is burnout or feeling overwhelmed, disengaged, and defeated? Finding our unique strengths in our classroom, in our lives, and in our job can really improve our overall sense of well-being and finding our passion. Not everyone was meant to be a teacher, but I believe that if you are here or listening to this podcast then there is a reason you wanted to make an impact in a classroom and finding that unique strength that you hold can be the difference between surviving and thriving in your career.That's why I am...2023-01-3123 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: Slay the Sunday ScariesHave you ever spent your Sunday freaking out about your week ahead? Scrambling to finish last minute lesson plans or meal plan for the week ahead? Ruminating about all the what if's?Did you know that literally 80% of professionals experience the Sunday Scaries, according to a LinkedIn survey. That number is astronomical but does not even account for the educational professionals who experience this, which is probably closer to like 95%.Don't worry, I'm not here to tell you that the Sunday Scaries aren't real or that you just have to "stop worrying" (I always hate...2023-01-2422 min
The Present Teacher PodcastThe Secret to Getting out of Teacher Burnout with Founder of Teaching Mind Body and Soul Brittany Blackwell, M.EdSend us a textGetting out of teacher burnout is no small feat. You’re not just burned out professionally, but you feel burned out in your personal life too. Maybe you feel like you have a lack of boundaries and like you have lost your identity outside of teaching and even motherhood. Or maybe you’re constantly tired and fatigue and may feel like you have a short fuse. But what if I told you that this is exactly how Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed felt. But not anymore! In this week’s episode I interv...2023-01-2346 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTake Your Teacher Sick Days: How to Feel Empowered & Prepared with Special Guest Kelsey SorensonAre one of those teachers who saves up all of their sick days, personal days, rarely takes a day off? Maybe you think to yourself - "I can't take a day off work because my class would fall apart." Perhaps you feel like it's not worth it to take your day because you have to prepare for a sub and then you'll fall behind on all the work you do. That it's more work to be out than it is to actually just show up. Or maybe you just feel guilty or pressure to not let your kids down...2023-01-1735 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastBoost Your Energy and Focus: 3 Tips for Reducing Teacher Decision FatigueAre you looking for ways to reduce decision fatigue that is impacting you in your classroom or at home? Are you not even sure that's what you are experiencing? In this episode, we are diving deeper into effects of decision fatigue and how it can impact your energy and focus. A lot of teachers don't even realize that some of their normal every day habits in and out of the classroom are leading to additional stress responses that can lead to increased decision fatigue.In this episode, I am sharing my recent experience realizing something that's been...2023-01-1023 minEducate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast54. Stress Management for Teachers: Understanding the Stress Cycle with Brittany BlackwellI have a question for you. Have you ever been stressed? I know that seems like a silly question, because obviously being an educator, we get stressed ALL the time! But in order to find stress management for teachers, the first step is to acknowledge that we ARE stressed.I have a follow up question for you. Do you know there's such thing as a stress cycle and that it more than likely affect YOU as a teacher or homeschool parent? That's what we're talking all about on today's episode with my very special guest, Brittany Blackwell...2023-01-0642 minThe Resilient Teacher Podcast3 Powerful Tips to Teacher Burnout Free in 2023Are you worried that teaching is becoming the road to burnout no matter what you do? With this being a brand new year, teachers often want to make big changes to their lives to avoid this and hey, that's exactly what I am here for! To help you prevent and recover from teacher burnout and make teaching a sustainable career for you.Does this sound like you? Worried about what to do the first week back to school? Feeling already like anxiety is creeping in because break is over and it's time to return to the real...2023-01-0323 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: 4 Teacher Burnout Habits NOT to Bring into 2023It's a brand new year coming up - 2023 - time flies when you're having fun...right? Look, It's time to break the cycle of burnout and start the new year off on the right foot. I've been in burnout recovery for almost 5 years and I want to remind you that recovery is not linear. It has dips where we slip back and we do things that we aren't so proud of, but that's why in this episode I am bringing you four teacher burnout habits not to bring into 2023...and that number four - it's a real doozy!2022-12-2722 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastThe Power of Teacher SEL (it's not just for your students) with Special Guest Elizabeth PetersonSEL is a big buzz word in education. We've heard how powerful it is and how it needs to be implemented for our students, but what about the teachers? SEL, or social emotional learning, is a LIFE LONG process. It's where we gather this knowledge, skills, attitude that really support us in managing our emotions, navigating those social interactions, and really just regulation in general. It doesn't stop being important once we get to doing our adult life. I believe that SEL for teachers is one of these components that is missing in our current system because...2022-12-2038 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastWhy Your Teacher Planner is not Going to Solve Your Teacher Burnout Issues (but what will)Teacher planners are a hot commodity. You see your teacher friends come to meetings with their pretty highlighted, color coded, and washi taped pages because planners help you stay on track, right? Statistically speaking, no. A new teacher planner is not going to solve all of your teacher burnout problems. Instead, it is possible for your planner to be CAUSING you more issues? Don't get me wrong, I love a good planner. My personal favorite way to plan is through digital planning, which I have turned into a complete work flow for all things teaching related. In t...2022-12-1319 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastCompassion Fatigue: The Cost of Caring for Teachers with Special Guest Ayesis ClayDid you know that teacher burnout and compassion fatigue are very different experiences? Teachers in the field are dealing with a lot, yes, but how can we tell which it is? Compassion fatigue refers the outcome that teachers experience when they absorb the trauma or the emotions of others while helping and supporting them.Most teachers are empathic, which is really a key component of connecting and developing relationships with our students and colleagues. However, there is a downside if you are not protecting yourself and that results in compassion fatigue. That's why I had to bring...2022-12-0644 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTEACHER PEP TALK: The Truth About Teacher Work-Life BalanceEPISODE 28.Are you believing the lies everyone is trying to feed you about work-life balance? I know that I've subscribed to these lies in the past. We are so used to living in this fast-paced world that we can find it difficult to balance those scales and actually feel joyful about our life. What if I told you there was a method we could use to feel more fulfilled? If you have been on the treadmill of work-life balance, never making progress...you're going to want to listen to this episode.In this episode, I...2022-11-2916 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastA Powerful Antidote to Teacher BurnoutHave you ever made a mistake in teaching and all of a sudden you're saying "I'm just not good at this" or judging yourself pretty harshly? I know I have and if you are anything like me, you may not have even realized that these limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can really start to accumulate over time leading to the dreaded teacher burnout.In this episode, we chat with Lisa Baylis about the powerful antidote to the poision that is Teacher Burnout. She shares with us how the practice of self-compassion can benefit ourselves and our students...2022-11-2235 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastExposing the 12 Stages of Teacher Burnout & Survival SeasonEPISODE 26Are you in a state of survival mode in teaching right now? What if I told you there is a research-based reason for that? So many of us feel that way and it's been coined "survival season" for a reason. Bringing a whole new meaning to "tis the reason for the season" am I right?But as I tell teachers I work with all the time, sometimes just knowing what stage of burnout you are currently in can be a transformative stage to recovery. In this episode, we are going to be discussing the...2022-11-1518 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastReclaiming Passion for Teaching in the Midst of Burnout & Breakdown with Special Guest Chad PettitBeing in the throws of teacher burnout and mental breakdown can have you feeling alone. Like you're on a hamster wheel of stress and anxiety. Exhaustion. Like it's just not worth it to continue in this field any more regardless of how much you love it. Teachers lose their identity to fit the mold of a "perfect" teacher. But what if there was a way to reignite and reclaim that passion? In this episode, we are talking with Chad Pettit who is one of the "popular kids" on Teacher Tiktok, as he get vulnerable with us in t...2022-11-0844 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: Avoiding Perfectionism So You Can Save Your Teaching CareerWe need to have a little chat about teacher perfectionism. Though many teachers will unapologetically announce to you that they are a "perfectionist," this is a slippery slope that can lead you on the fast track to burnout. This personality trait is not necessarily something you should be proud of but rather something that can lead you to resenting your career and heading for LinkedIn.Here's the thing. It does not have to be that way. Striving and perfectionism are not the same thing and in this episode, I am going to share with you a little...2022-11-0123 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastFeed Your Energy In and Out of the Classroom with Special Guest Bre BaildonEPISODE 23In this episode of The Resilient Teacher Podcast, we are talking more about energy levels. Energy levels are sometimes impacted by our mindset, expectations, but it can also be heavily influenced by our overall health and wellness. Because teachers have limited energy due to decision fatigue and stress, it can be difficult to make sustainable changes to things like nutrition which can be used as a TOOL to get our minds and bodies working optimally so that our systems can effectively manage and balance our blood sugar levels, hormones, and all those internal pieces that help...2022-10-2527 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: For When Your Energy Levels Have TankedEPISODE 22One of the biggest components that is absolutely necessary as an educator is energy. While it sounds "woo woo" to say that "energy is everything." It literally is - down to the atoms in our body that have energy associated with them, So in this episode, I want to talk specifically to those of you are feeling really low vibe or low energy and bring you that pep talk to get you back into a state of flow. In this episode, I am going to talk about what inspired me to create this episode, my spin...2022-10-1819 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastChallenging Teacher Burnout and The "Good" Teacher Narrative with Special Guest Caitlin SmithEPISODE 21Have you ever considered what it means to actually be a "good" teacher? Have you felt guilty when you set boundaries or put yourself first? If you are a teacher in America currently, let me guess...you promptly stated a "yes." Self-care and prioritizing yourself, changing this "good" teacher narrative isn't easy...but as today's guest will share with you - it's definitely worth it!As a veteran educator of 11 years, I know how hard it is to stop letting what you think "good" teachers do stand in your way of sustaining your career...2022-10-1135 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastIs Your Addiction to Stress Keeping You Stuck in Teacher Burnout?EPISODE 20.Are you a teacher who has struggled with getting out of burnout or just combatting the anxiety and overwhelm? Maybe you've tried everything under the sun to get this thing in check and nothing seems to work? Don't worry - you are NOT ALONE! One thing no one ever talks about is how the chemicals in our brain from stress can actually get us addicted to it. In this episode, I am talking about how stress can be addictive, the signs you may be a stress addict, and how this can impact us as educators and...2022-10-0420 min
The Teacher Time PodcastHow to Build Better Work-Life Balance and Beat Burnout This School Year with Brittany Blackwell, M.EdWe all know that burnout is unfortunately too common in the teacher world. And if you're trying to beat burnout, you're likely looking to ditch feeling like you're always in work mode and more like you have the space to be the you that you want to be. this episode, I'm joined by Brittany Blackwell, who shares insight into how teachers can have more of a work-life balance this school year.
Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and m...2022-09-2727 minThe Resilient Teacher PodcastTransforming Teacher Burnout Hot Mess to Inspiring Message & Self-Care with Rachel LenhartIf you are a teacher who is already at Stage 12 Burnout or just trying to keep your head above water, this episode is for you! Special Guest, Rachel Lenhart (@chalkfulloflife) and I are talking about how she went from a teacher burnout mess to making an impact with her teacher burnout message. Rachel and I also cover the importance of self-care and what exactly we mean by SELF-care, her burnout prevention & self-care strategy called NEWS, bite-sized self-care, work-life balance, and burned out teachers leaving the profession. She and I are two peas in a pod, so you're going to...2022-09-2741 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk for When You're Dealing with Unrealistic Expectations or Like It's Never "Enough"EPISODE 18.This episode is for those teachers who are constantly battling the unrealistic demands of their administration, parents, students, or dare I say - ones you place on yourself. This episode is going to be your jam when you need a little help to navigate those tough situations. We're talking about the different situations that you may encounter with unrealistic expectations, how to navigate them, and then I'm pumping you up so you feel empowered in handling them with grace so you can take care of you!Learn more about the FREE 10 Minute Audit Your Wo...2022-09-2023 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast3 Simple Steps to Managing Your Limited Planning Time and Reduce Stress with Special Guest Stephanie PalovchikEPISODE 17.If you are one of those teachers who is exhausted by the time your planning period comes and you sit and stare at your list of to do's not knowing where to start and how to get stuff done...you are definitely going to love this episode. There is a unique challenge that we face as educators and that's called decision fatigue. In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Palovchik who is a teacher time management expert where she's going to share with us the 3 simple steps to managing and maximizing your planning time and reduce st...2022-09-1321 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTEACHER PEP TALK: “Quiet Quitting” For When You are Struggling with Setting Authentic BoundariesEPISODE 16. In this episode, we are diving into the concept of "quiet quitting" which is trending on social media right now - and if you immediately heard this and thought of teachers whispering to their administrators that they can't do this any more and throwing a deuce while squealing tires out of the faculty parking lot, then let me share with you that despite the name, that is not at all what it is. We are chatting about what quiet quitting REALLY is, setting boundaries, my recent experience, and bringing you that pep talk you need to feel more e...2022-09-0615 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Burnout to Boundaries with Guest Spencer CotterEPISODE 15. In this episode, I am talking about one of my favorite ways that teachers can sustain their energy, set limits in their career, and feel more empowered & beat burnout - BOUNDARIES! I brought my friend, Spencer Cotter, on the show to talk about her journey with teacher burnout, how she transformed her burnout, and her must have boundaries for teachers, weekends, and social media.Spencer Cotter is a former teacher who went from burnout to living on her own terms and currently mentors teachers helping them do the same. She helps teachers empower themselves and believes t...2022-08-3045 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTEACHER PEP TALK: For When You’re Doubting Yourself and Letting Limiting Beliefs Keep You StuckEPISODE 14: In this week's teacher pep talk, I’m talking about one of the mindsets and belief systems I encountered recently that was keeping me stuck. This episode is going to be your motivation to look for those teachers who have it all together and borrow their belief systems, transform your weaknesses into strengths, and remind you that you are a resilient teacher - that you have that choice! We are talking about limiting beliefs, how our strengths and weaknesses play a part in our overall emotional state, and how we can overcome these limits by borrowing belief from vari...2022-08-2715 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast13. 3 Powerful Tips for Completing the Beginning of the School Year Stress CycleEPISODE 13: I made a Tiktok recently that had over 1200 educators feeling like I was speaking to their souls. It was all about how our brains can create patterns from situations we’ve been in previously. The example I gave was the stress response that we have when entering our buildings at the beginning of school after we left in the stress cycle before summer break. Our brains don’t know the difference.This is why I think it is so powerful to understand the stress cycle and the five distinct phases of the stress cycle. So in this epi...2022-08-2317 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast12. Teacher Pep Talk: For When You Need to Change Your Teacher MindsetEPISODE 12: In this week's teacher pep talk, I'm being super transparent with you about a struggle I had with my mindset recently and how I overcame it. We are talking about how our mindset impacts our ability to be an effective teacher and a happy individual, how to deal with external circumstances, and looking at our locus of control. This is gong to be your jam when you're having one of those moments where you are unhappy with your current circumstance and things just seem to be bringing you down.I want these episodes to be more re...2022-08-1911 min
The Resilient Teacher Podcast11. The Ultimate Teacher Time Hacks for Burnout Prevention with Jen ManlyEPISODE 11. In this episode, we are chatting with Jen Manly (who is @strategicclassroom on Tiktok and Instagram) about teacher time hacks to help support teachers only working their contract hours and ways to stretch contract time so that you can complete what needs to be done and spend more time doing your thing outside of contract hours. We also dive into teacher time sucks, setting boundaries that best serve your students, and the 24 hour rule that will change your teacher life!Also, make sure you are following the podcast so that you can get notifications straight to y...2022-08-1653 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastTeacher Pep Talk: For When You're Overwhelmed or Dropping the BallEPISODE 10. If you are a teacher who feels that things in your career, your life, this season are so overwhelming or feeling like you're dropping the ball, this is my attempt to let you know that you are NOT ALONE! These pep talks are BONUS episodes meant to show you how I am navigating challenges in education, finding BALANCE between taking responsibility for my locus of control while still giving myself grace and COMPASSION. I want these episodes to be more real and honest, like we are two teacher besties just chatting it out, while providing you with motivation, va...2022-08-1214 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastFour Must Have Ways to Make Back to School Season Stress-FreeEPISODE 9. Back to school season for teachers can be pretty tough, brutal even. Especially after a long relaxing summer, which was much needed. Because we're so conditioned by our routines over a break, it sends our bodies into somewhat of a shock. It can be difficult to get into the swing of things. However, there are things we can do to be proactive in our returns! That is why I am bringing you the four must have ways to make back to school stress-free.Not to mention, I'll be adding an extra episode every week on Fridays to h...2022-08-0915 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow to Gain Better Work-Life Balance this School YearEPISODE 8 Are you struggling with getting a grip on your duties as a professional and still living a life outside of work? Work-life balance for educators is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish because we feel like we have to give more, be more, and do it all - "for the kids." The fact is that the majority of educators lack work-life balance which impacts their stress levels, their families, and eventually leads to burnout. Lacking this important balance is not going to support our well-being. Being in burnout is not going to help the kids.That...2022-08-0224 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow to Battle Student Behavior and Beat Teacher Burnout this Coming School Year with Gina Peluso and Rachel Nye of Behavior By DesignEPISODE 7 We know from research that teacher burnout can very well set the stage and cause a ripple effect which can impact student behavior, academics, etc. However, if you are an educator, you know that difficult student behavior can also lead to teacher burnout. So which came first? The chicken (burnout) or the egg (behavior)? And how can we prevent behavior issues from impacting our burnout? Even as a veteran teacher, you may be nervous about the coming school year because of the uncharacteristic influx of disruptive and out of hand behaviors occurring in your classroom.Today, we are...2022-07-2637 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastThe Game Changing Method of Healing Burnout with Inner Work with Ce'arra RichardsEPISODE 6 Are you still struggling to get a hang of this burnout recovery thing? Some people can implement some strategies and feel a little better, but often times one very important thing is missing.Inner work. Before you can bring your best self into your classroom, you need to ensure that you are regularly monitoring yourself for signs of destructive behavior that end up cycling in burnout. This is the last episode in the Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Series and the perfect end to this specific series because without this, none of the rest will really matt...2022-07-1931 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastHow to Develop a Burnout Recovery Plan in Less Than an Hour (Ep. 3 in the Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Series)EPISODE 5 Have you ever wondered how you to create a burnout recovery plan? How long will it take? How will you find the time? In Episode 3, I gave you some really great information about the stress cycle and how it relates to our summer break as educators. Then we talked about some practical and evidence-based ways to complete the stress cycle in Episode 4. Now we are combining all of the information we've learned about the stress cycle and developing a plan in an hour (or less) to recover this summer and head into the new school year - reignited and...2022-07-1218 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastThe 5 Must Have Methods for Teachers To End the Stress Cycle this SummerEPISODE 4 So you've decided to recover from burnout this summer, and now you want to know what exactly to do to end the stress cycle. This is the second episode in the Summer Self-Care to Burnout Recovery series and we're diving into FIVE must have, evidence-based and practical ways teachers can complete the stress cycle.To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I am giving away two prizes to two winners. The prizes are: An Amazon Gift Card (to use to clear your Amazon Teacher Wishlist or splurge on yourself) 60 minute Resilience Strategy ses...2022-07-0812 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastWhy Summer Break is Not Going to Get You out of Burnout (Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery Series Ep. 1)EPISODE 3 Are you ready to work on recovering from burnout this summer? Before you decide that summer is the solution to all of your problems, there are somethings we need to do first! Taking the time to do these things will set you up for success next school year. This is the first episode in the Summer Self-Care for Burnout Recovery series. You won't want to miss what's next!To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I am giving away two prizes to two winners. The prizes are: An Amazon Gift Card (to use to clear...2022-07-0810 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastThe One Thing That Transformed my Teacher Burnout to Teacher BalanceEPISODE 2 One of the main reasons I began this podcast is to help teachers overcome burnout and provide validation; but it’s important to share with you that I am not some magical butterfly and rainbows teacher. I’ve been there, done that and bought the t-shirt. In our second episode, I am sharing the one main thing I did in my journey that really transformed my teacher burnout to balance. To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I am giving away two prizes to two winners. The prizes are: An Amazon Gift Card (to use to cl...2022-07-0811 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastIs Teacher Burnout Stealing Your Sunshine?EPISODE 1 Welcome to the very first episode of the Resilient Teacher Podcast! To kick things off, I am discussing how to determine if teacher burnout is stealing your sunshine with diving into what exactly burnout is, is NOT, and the first key to burnout recovery.To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I am giving away two prizes to two winners. The prizes are:An Amazon Gift Card (to use to clear your Amazon Teacher Wishlist or splurge on yourself)60 minute Resilience Strategy session with me (valued at $197) To enter, simply write a review on...2022-06-2816 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastStart Here✨: Welcome to the Resilient Teacher PodcastWhat if...instead of feeling burned out, frustrated, and drained from the never-ending to-do’s of being an educatorinstead of feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, overworked, and under-appreciated,instead of feeling like there was never enough time in the day or a way to stay consistent with your self-care with everything that you have to do for your students,...you had a podcast that leaves you feeling reignited, re-energized, and supported so that you could reclaim your time, squash stress, and continue making an effective and everlasting impact on your students and people you love without sacrificing yo...2022-06-2501 min
Thriving Teacher Talk#24 Overcoming Teacher Burnout Advice, Tips, and Strategies with Brittany BlackwellBrittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers, parents, and students to prioritize self-care and mental health.
Brittany's digital approach to self-care through digital planning, vision boards, and strategies has reached the homes of thousands of educators across the world. Also known as "MsPrincessTeach" on Tiktok, Brittany's social media following grew through her fast-paced, lighthearted tutorials and humorous real life e...2022-06-0821 min
The Resource RoomBrittany Blackwell | Self Care for Special Education TeachersBrittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and self-care strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers, parents, and students to prioritize self-care and mental health. Brittany's digital approach to self-care through digital planning, vision boards, and strategies has reached the homes of thousands of educators across the world. Also known as "MsPrincessTeach" on Tiktok, Brittany's social media following grew through her fast-paced, lighthearted tutorials and humorous real life experiences...2022-05-2551 min