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The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast254: Dusting Off an Old Practice to Make Reading Fun AgainAs a life-long reader, English teacher Dan Tricarico wanted to bring the love of reading to his high school students, but the constant, irresistible presence of digital media made for tough competition. Rather than seeking out a high-tech solution, he brought back simplicity in the form of daily silent reading, and to his surprise, most of his students really took to it. In this episode, he shares his experience in the hopes that more teachers will resurrect this classic practice in their own classrooms. Thanks to Alpaca and the School Me Podcast for sponsoring this episode. To...2025-06-2232 min
The Minimalist Educator PodcastEpisode 056: Revisiting The Art of Subtraction with Dan TricaricoJoin us on a transformative journey with our special guest, Dan Tricarico, a veteran high school teacher who has seamlessly woven Zen principles into the fabric of his teaching. Uncover Dan's inspiring story of navigating the throes of burnout and emerging with a toolkit of mindfulness strategies that not only reignited his passion for education but also equipped him with the means to sustain it. This episode promises to offer you practical insights into balancing the demands of teaching with personal passions, such as writing and photography, creating a fulfilling and well-rounded life. Dan's approach is a beacon for...2025-01-1426 minThe Cult of Pedagogy Podcast221: The Photography Project That Showed Teachers Through a New LensWhen high school English teacher Dan Tricarico started taking photos of his colleagues, he didn't expect them to create new bonds among his staff. Teachers rarely get an opportunity to have their humanity and uniqueness showcased in this way, but these beautiful portraits do just that — and anyone with a smartphone can do the same thing for the teachers at their school. Thanks to WeVideo and The Modern Classrooms Project for sponsoring this episode. To view the full portrait gallery go to https://cultofpedagogy.com/pod and choose episode 221.2024-02-0436 minThe Minimalist Educator PodcastEpisode 021: Subtracting the Unnecessary with Dan TricaricoEver feel burnt out or overwhelmed by the constant demands and clutter in your life? Imagine the joy of subtracting the unnecessary and stepping into a Zen space of clarity and calm. That's exactly what we explore with our guest Dan Tricarico, CEO of the Zen Professional and the Zen Teacher. Dantra’s book, 'The Zen Teacher', is a fascinating journey through his own burnout and how his game-changing techniques have evolved into workshops that help educators find balance and prevent burnout. Open your mind to the liberating feeling of decluttering and creating time for self-reflection. Hear Da...2024-01-3022 minThe Minimalist Educator PodcastBONUS: Season 2 Preview! Zen, Brain Science, and Tiered To-Do's!Ever wondered how to find your zen in the midst of an overwhelming educational career? Well, you're in luck! This episode is a delightful trip down memory lane as we, Tammy and Christine, co-hosts and co-authors of The Minimalist Teacher book, revisit the highs of our first season and give you a sneak peek into the enlightening conversations lined up for the second one. Relive the joy with us as we recall the thought-provoking discussions we've had on topics rooted in minimalism, effectiveness, and joy in education. Brace yourselves for an insightful new season as we have a...2024-01-1608 min
Unlock Your Teaching PotentialRevolutionizing education: The power of mindfulness and self-care for teachers with Dan TricaricoHave a question for the show? Text us here!Do you sometimes struggle to stay present and focused in the classroom?It’s time to transform your teaching experience and find inner peace.In this episode, I am joined by Dan Tricarico, a high school English teacher for over thirty years and an author. Dan shares insights on how to incorporate zen practices into your daily life as a teacher. We also discussed the importance of...2023-06-2233 min
The Zen Professional MomentWhy are "Soft" Skills So Important?Solo Episode Topic: Why Are Soft Skills So Important?
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If your school or business wants to make sure their employees are reducing stress, embracing self-care, and avoiding burnout, I would be thrilled to bring my Zen Teacher or Zen Professional workshop to you. Just look for the contact forms at www.thezenprofessional.com for corporate and www.thezenteacher.com for education, and I’ll be happy to send you information on rates and availability.
Thanks again for being here. . .
Take car...2023-03-2404 min
The Pixel Classroom PodcastThe Pixel Classroom Podcast Episode 146 with the Zen Teacher, Dan TricaricoI am joined in episode 146 with Dan Tricarico. Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018). In his spare time, he enjoys writing, listening to music, reading mystery novels, watching movies, and staring out of windows. One of his first loves is writing poetry, and he has published many poems both in print and online.
You can connect with Dan at...2023-03-1348 min
SEL in EDU026: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom with Dan TricaricoEpisode Highlights:Implementing practical, actionable strategies when facing massive burnoutFinding five minutes to give yourself permission for self-care intentionallyEmbracing the 5 S’s - stillness, silence, space, subtraction, and slowing down Providing the gift of stillness and silence to studentsEpisode Resources:Connect with Dan Tricarico: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, CoursesRead more from Dan:The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the ClassroomSanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out TeachersWrite Here and Now: The Mindful Writing Teacher's Guide to Finding the Zen in Their Pen2023-03-0538 minThe Zen Professional MomentTalking With. . .Ashley CoxWebsite: SproutHR.co
Bio:
Ashley Cox is the Founder and CEO of SproutHR, a boutique HR consulting firm that advises women-owned businesses in how to hire and lead profitable, sustainable, and impactful teams with confidence, ease, and fun. With over 16 years of experience as a certified HR professional, Ashley is also a subject matter expert, speaker, podcast host of The Impact Ripple, and author of the book, Transform Your Stories.
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“It’s not your job to know [how to solve the problem]. It’s MY j...2023-02-2629 minThe Pixel Classroom PodcastBook Reviews: Write There and Now and Snapshot in Education 2022I wrap up the month of January with episode 141 with a pair of book reviews. The first being Write There and Now by the Zen Teacher himself, Dan Tricarico and Edumatch: Snapshot in Education 2022 where I am one of 26 educators who contributed to the book.
Write Here and Now
Snapshot in Education 20222023-01-3010 min
The Dave Burgess Show#22 Dan Tricarico: The Zen TeacherThe Zen Teacher, Dan Tricarico, joins me to talk all things teacher wellness, radical and intentional self-care, bliss stations, pamper triggers, meditation....and more! We also discuss the power of poetry, writer's block, and how the words you and your students commit to paper can save you. Plus, as a bonus...the infamous deleted "shower scene!" Dan has 3 incredible books with Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.The Zen TeacherSanctuariesWrite Here and NowFind his website HERE.Dan on TwitterDan on Instagram2023-01-301h 02The Zen Professional MomentTalking With. . .Sara AndersonEpisode Guests: Sara Anderson
Website:
saraanderson.coach
Free Master Class: burnoutfreelife.com
Bio:
Sara is a neuroscience-backed high-performance Flow coach and psychotherapist. She has over 20 years of expertise in neuroscience, mindfulness, stress reduction, burnout recovery, peak performance, humanistic and positive psychology, and self-compassion.
She has also helped many hundreds of women leaders break free from the depleting cycle of overwork, overload, and overwhelm and embody the art of flow while protecting themselves from burnout, so they can live a beautifully balanced...2022-11-1127 minThe Zen Professional MomentQuiet QuittingSolo Episode Topic: Quiet Quitting
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If your school or business wants to make sure their employees are reducing stress, embracing self-care, and avoiding burnout, I would be thrilled to bring my Zen Teacher or Zen Professional workshop to you. Just look for the contact forms at www.thezenprofessional.com for corporate and www.thezenteacher.com for education, and I’ll be happy to send you information on rates and availability.
Thanks again for being here. . .
Take care.
Dan...2022-09-1905 minThe Zen Professional Moment5 Steps for Reducing StressThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2022-08-2105 min
The Zen Professional MomentTalking With. . .Brook and BekahEpisode Guests: Brook and Bekah
Website:
https://inthismomentbox.com/
Bio:
Brook and Bekah are both licensed therapists and owners of In This Moment. Brook is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a graduate of Edgewood college. Bekah is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both have specialized in working with high-risk individuals in a forensic setting, where they began to implement mindfulness into their practice and their own lives. After seeing the benefits of mindfulness professionally and personally, they felt the need to be p...2022-06-1230 minThe Zen Professional MomentTalking With. . .Mark C. PernaEpisode guest: Mark Perna
Mark's website: www.markcperna.com
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Mark's bio:
Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS Results, a full-service strategic communications and consulting firm at the forefront of the national paradigm shift in education and workforce development. As an international generational expert, Mark has devoted his career to empowering educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today’s young people. His work has helped countless parents, schools, districts, businesses, and state organizations across North America to engage with the younger generation mor...2022-04-1735 min
A New Paradigm of Education PodcastThe Zen Teacher in A New Paradigm of Education with Dan Tricario #23In this episode Monique Sayers speaks with Dan Tricario about "The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom." He offers a range of practical tips and steps we implement as educators to create a more peaceful classroom.
1. How can educators reduce their stress?
2.What's one thing they can do right now to take care of themselves?
Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for nearly thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Se...2022-04-1335 minThe Zen Professional MomentTalking With. . .LaVonna RothEpisode guest: LaVonna Roth
Lavonna's website: https://www.igniteyourshine.com/
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LaVonna's bio:
An engaging and interactive keynote speaker, consultant, educator, and mom, LaVonna Roth bridges her passion for how the brain learns with identifying how every individual S.H.I.N.E.s with their mindset and social-emotional well-being. She leads a small business where her and her team boost schools in embodying a Human-Focused Culture. LaVonna has 3 degrees, is the author of 8 books, and has worked with organizations in the U.S./Canada, Europe, So...2022-02-2130 min
Education Evolution96. Getting Back to Your Circle of Influence for Educators with Dan TricaricoTeachers are (still!) not okay, and that’s coming straight from the mouth of a teacher. The pandemic continues, and teachers continue to struggle with making the impact they went into the profession to make. The result is a lot of burnout and frustration, a lot of complaining (from teachers, students, administrators, parents), and a mass exodus of teachers leaving the profession. This week’s guest is not one of those teachers. In fact, he’s a teacher on a mission to help others get back to themselves and the impact they want to make. This is...2022-02-0840 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Tamara LetterEpisode Theme: Kindness
In this episode, I talk to Tamara Letter. We chat all about kindness and how to implement it, even if it's not a holiday season.
Kindness can be year Round.
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Tamara's Website:
https://www.tamaraletter.com/
Tamara's Bio:
Tamara Letter is a passionate educator from Mechanicsville, Virginia with 25 years of experience as an elementary teacher, differentiation specialist, technology integrator, and instructional coach. She received the 2018 R.E.B. Aw...2022-01-2226 minThe Zen Professional MomentA Calendar is a RelationshipThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2022-01-0204 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Amber HarperWebsite:
https://www.burnedinteacher.com/
Bio:
Amber Harper is a long-time educator, author, speaker, and podcaster. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout which gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout. Amber is a Teacher Burnout Coach here to help educators grow through their burnout and take their next, best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life.
Favorite quotes:
“It takes a village to support teachers.”
“When we...2021-10-1821 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Krista LehWebsite:
https://www.resonanceed.com/
Bio:
Krista Leh, the founder of Resonance Educational Consulting, and began her career 23 years ago as a high school social studies teacher and curriculum coach. In 2012, she was one of 26 educators in the country selected as an ASCD Emerging Leader. Over the past 10 years, Krista has worked with educators in more than 25 states on creating sustainable, scalable SEL systems and learning communities. In 2021, she will earn her doctorate in educational leadership from Lehigh University.
Favorite quotes:
“All learning is social emotional.”
“There’s a way...2021-09-1323 min
BSO (banda sonora original)BSO - CAPÍTULO 303 - Tiempo de revanchaPelícula: "Tiempo de revancha" (1981), de Adolfo Aristarain
Conducción: Diego Cirulo, Fabio Villalba
Invitado: Alberto Tricarico.
El cine argentino supo tener diversas etapas. Su edad dorada, hasta los años '60, puso en la cima la construcción industrial de películas de género y de allí surgieron enormes exponentes. Eso, lastimosamente, se fue perdiendo hasta que en 1978, Adolfo Aristarain inauguró su tríada de policiales que, hasta hoy, dan cuenta de un intento de recupero de aquello que se perdió en nuestro país. El máximo exponente de esas tres "virtudes" es "Tiempo de revancha" (1981), un enorme thril...2021-08-261h 36The Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Dr. Kate SteinerWebsite:
https://liftwellnessconsulting.com/
Bio:
Dr. Kate Steiner, is a Burnout Recovery Coach, and founder of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She supports professional women who are burdened by burnout to recovery through a guided reflection process. Holding A Master’s of Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, her practice is grounded in the research-based Steiner Self-Reflective Sustainability and Wellness (SSRSW) model, published in the Oracle Research Journal. She has been a researcher in wellness and burnout for over 15 years. Dr. Steiner is the author of "Burnout: A Guide for Every Pr...2021-08-1516 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .George CourosWebsite:
https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
Bio:
George Couros is currently an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and speaker and the author of “The Innovator’s Mindset” and “Innovate Inside the Box”. He is also co-owner of IMPress Books.
Furthermore, he has worked at all school levels, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and currently works as an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.
On his website, he says that he is not focused so...2021-07-2525 min
The Pixel Classroom PodcastThe Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 71, Vision Boards, Journaling and Mind fullnessIn episode 71, I talk about the importance of creating goals, journaling and finding mind fullness in your personal and professional lives. I give instruction and advice on how to create a vision board, the importance of journaling and talk about three authors you should check out if you are looking into these areas for both your professional and personal lives.
Creatively Productive by Lisa Johnson
The Educator's Match Book by Mandy Froehlich
The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico
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2021-07-1923 min
The Doctor of Fun Radio ShowLet's Get Serious About Having Fun!Ep. 220: BACON TV: Who Wants To Be A Zenionaire w/Guest Contestant Dan TricaricoWhat do you get when you cross The Zen Professional and the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?!? Well it's "Who Wants to be a ZENionaire" of course!! This is the audio from the latest episode of Bacon TV and a game of high stakes and high rewards... We get to play this game of life ONE time... so learning how to create a zen life is a must if we want fulfilment, purpose and passion! And who doesn't want that?!??! Our expert guest contestant is Dan Tricarico, the CEO a...2021-07-1737 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Sivanne LieberWebsite:
https://www.thejoyousparent.com/
Bio:
Sivanne is a parent coach, progressive educator, mama, and early childhood specialist. But most of all, she is a PLAY enabler. Following nearly two decades in the classroom, she now supports children through her work as The Joyous Parent. Sivanne guides parents to be confident so that they are raising creative, resilient LIFE ready kids...through the art of play!
Get ready to join the play revolution!
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“The only reason we “grow out of...2021-06-2216 minThe Zen Professional MomentGratitudeThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-06-1305 minThe Zen Professional MomentYield and OvercomeThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-06-0205 minThe Zen Professional MomentAsk The Zen Professional - Christian B. Asks About "Turtling"If you enjoyed this episode and would like YOUR question answered on an episode of Ask The Zen Professional, simply drop your question in the form that can be found here: https://bit.ly/3gQX7AN.
Ideas covered in this episode:
1. Hibernation/Retreating (What Christian B. calls "Turtling")
2. The Individual's Bill of Rights
3. The importance of communicating with honesty and vulnerability
4. Letting go of the guilt
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Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows y...2021-05-2805 min
Creator's MBA: Marketing Tips for Digital Product Entrepreneurs60: Dan Tricarico: High School Teacher to Zen Online Course CreatorSend us a textIn this episode, you’ll hear Dan Tricarico's journey about how a high school English teacher started helping teachers overcome stress, practice self care and find more balance and happiness in the classroom. Listen in to hear how he is growing his online course business and expanding to a new market to help others achieve their inner zen. Links mentioned in this episode:✅ Where you can find Dan: https://www.thezenteacher.com/ and https://www.thezenprofessional.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thezenteacher➡️Episode show notes: https://de...2021-05-2635 minThe Zen Professional Moment3 Questions With. . .Dr. Bryan HarrisTHREE QUESTIONS WITH. . .DR. BRYAN HARRIS:
BIO:
Dr. Bryan Harris has been an educator for over 25 years. He has served as a classroom teacher, an elementary school principal, and a district level director. Now working full time as an author, speaker, and consultant, he has trained over 18,000 educators in powerful and effective strategies that increase student engagement and achievement. He is known for his engaging trainings and presentations that demonstrate relevant and practical strategies. He is the author of 6 books, including the popular 2020 book "17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (and 4 Things They Hardly E...2021-05-1511 min
Stress Free SOULutions Podcast24. Finding Zen in Your Classroom - Here’s How! | Dan TricaricoTeacher’s, this one is for you! Today, I am interviewing an author who also takes pride in managing stress, Dan Tricarico. Dan is the CEO of The Zen Professional, who teaches people how to maximize their performance without sacrificing themselves!! As a national speaker, author of two top stress management books, and creator of The Zen Professional 5-Step Blueprint for stress reduction, Tricarico now shares his expertise and insight by showing harried professionals how to thrive both inside and outside the workplace. He has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, EduTopia, California Educator, and Teacher2Teacher, as well as...2021-05-1247 minThe Zen Professional MomentWhat's REALLY Important?Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-05-1004 min
Aspire to Lead146. The 5 “S”s of Mental Health: Featuring Dan TricaricoAs the school year comes to a close, we can all agree that we are exhausted mentally and physically. This past year and a half has been difficult in many ways and every educator's mental health has been affected. Just the other day, I was telling a staff member that COVID has made even the easiest decisions much harder. With this in mind, how are we taking care of ourselves? This week’s guest, Dan Tricarico shares how he uses the 5 “S”s, Which are stillness, silence, space, subtraction, and slowing down, to improve his mental health.
In this episode...2021-05-0826 minThe Zen Professional MomentAsk The Zen Professional - Samantha M. Asks About Self-CareIf you enjoyed this episode and would like YOUR question answered on an episode of Ask The Zen Professional, simply drop your question in the form that can be found here: https://bit.ly/3gQX7AN.
Ideas covered in this episode:
1. Modeling Self-Care
2. Boundaries
3. Subtraction
4. Mindfulness
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Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be...2021-05-0206 minThe Zen Professional MomentWhat is Mindfulness?Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-04-2004 minThe Zen Professional MomentThree Questions With. . .Tammy Musiowsky-BornemanTHREE QUESTIONS WITH TAMMY MUSIOWSKY-BORNEMAN:
Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman is a teacher coach, education consultant, and international education advisor who has experience teaching and leading in Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton, Canada. Selected as an ASCD Emerging Leader in 2014, she remains active with ASCD serving as a board member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Alumni Affiliate. Her first book, The Minimalist Teacher, co-written with colleague C.Y. Arnold is coming out in June and will be available on the ASCD website.
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Some favorite decluttering strategies mentioned:
1. Scan your space.2021-04-1609 min
Future Design Podcast#056 Intera: Zen Life in Capitalism with Dan Tricarico (Zen Teacher)Is it possible to live a life in tranquility when you have to face the forces of capitalism in your everyday life? You have sale targets to hit, shareholders you have to answer to and make sure your family is provided for. Does the life of zen can really exist in this busy modern lifestyle that we experience?In this episode, I speak with Dan Tricarico, a zen teacher, who has left his life as a school teacher and been teaching how to incorporate zen into the capitalistic society we live in. We always talk about work...2021-04-1253 minThe Zen Professional MomentBurned Out? Ask Why!Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-04-1002 min
Hope Motivates ActionS05 | E11 - Raising Hope with Dan TricaricoWho doesn’t have bad days? Whether it’s a stressful week, a bad day, or just overwhelming anxiety it can get pretty hard to stay hopeful. Well, our guest this week may have a way of changing the way we look at the stressors in our lives as he teaches us what it means to be “zen” and what it means to conduct healthy introspection! Join us as Dan Tricarico, author of The Zen Teacher, and I talk about the healing power of silence, teaching hope to the youth, and Marie Kondo-ing the heck out of our lives. Learn ab...2021-04-0733 minThe Zen Professional MomentSame Stream, New ExperienceThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
(Just go to www.zenprocourses.com and scroll down until you see INSTANT ZEN).
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-03-3005 min
Teachers on Fire188 - TEACHER WELLNESS and SELF-CARE: How to Avoid Burnout and Rekindle Our FIREIs educator self-care even possible during a PANDEMIC?Can we actually do better than aim for SURVIVAL?How can we move from burnout to rekindled FIRE?Catch my conversation with Lindsay Titus, Dan Tricarico, and Dori Katsionis as we dig into all this and more.Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.What are some practical self-care strategies that you can share for that teacher who has zero margin and feels close to burnout?DAN TRICARICO recommends the 5 Ss: Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction...2021-03-2553 min
Teachers on Fire188 - TEACHER WELLNESS and SELF-CARE: How to Avoid Burnout and Rekindle Our FIREIs educator self-care even possible during a PANDEMIC?Can we actually do better than aim for SURVIVAL?How can we move from burnout to rekindled FIRE?Catch my conversation with Lindsay Titus, Dan Tricarico, and Dori Katsionis as we dig into all this and more.Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.What are some practical self-care strategies that you can share for that teacher who has zero margin and feels close to burnout?DAN TRICARICO...2021-03-2553 minThe Zen Professional MomentThree Questions With. . .Robyn HatcherTHREE QUESTIONS WITH ROBYN HATCHER. . .
Robyn Hatcher is a communication expert, professional speaker, coach, consultant, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and “recovering” actor. She believes workplaces will be 100% inclusive only when we can improve the way people understand and respond to each other. Feeling unseen and unheard is the #1 cause of high turnover, low productivity, and costly human error. Feeling ineffectual and unseen also leads to stress and burnout. Robyn provides Communication prescriptions to companies and individuals to create healthier, more productive relationships in and out of the workplace.
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Favorite quotes from the...2021-03-2512 minThe Zen Professional Moment5 Questions Zen Professionals Should ALWAYS Be AskingThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-03-2002 min
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR2MH Show feat: The ZEN teacher Dan Tricario, discusses importance of self-care for teachersTune in on 3/10/21 to watch (listen) to Dan Tricarico, The Zen Teacher. We had a great conversation about the importance of self-care for teachers today and all things ZEN!
More about Dan below from his website bio:
"I’ve been a high school English teacher for over twenty-five years.
I’m also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018).
In my spare time, I enjoy writing fiction, listening to music (especially Roots Rock a...2021-03-1024 minThe Zen Professional MomentClean Your DeskThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-03-0703 minThe Zen Professional MomentThat's Not a Functional ThoughtThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-03-0303 minThe Zen Professional MomentJust One ThingThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-02-2602 minThe Zen Professional MomentBeginner's MindThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-02-2305 minThe Zen Professional MomentPermissionThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-02-1704 minThe Zen Professional MomentWhat is Zen?Thanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan2021-02-1703 minThe Zen Professional MomentStatement of PrinciplesThanks for listening to The Zen Professional Moment, with your host Dan Tricarico.
The podcast that shows you how to maximize your performance without sacrificing yourself.
Be sure to check out my online course called INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE.
Take care of yourself.
Peace and love,
Dan 2021-02-1603 min
The Sparkchasers PodcastHow Context Switching is Holding You BackAre you a serial multitasker? If so, you might be getting LESS done and losing MORE time. In today's episode, we dive into the science of context switching and how you can avoid it in your day. View the full shownotes and links to resources at artsintegration.com/sparkchasers
What is Context Switching?
So in computing, a context switch is when an operating system stores where you’re at so you can go back later. It essentially allows you to multitask. Now, multitasking can be great at certain times - like when your com...2020-12-0820 min
The Zen Teacher ExperienceInstant Zen: That's Not a Functional ThoughtHey Zen Teachers,
Just like educators, therapists often say things to their patients in passing and have very little idea of the impact they're making.
In this episode of INSTANT ZEN, I talk about something MY therapist said to me recently that has helped me more than she will ever know (unless I mention it in our next session. . .and I might).
I hope it helps you, too!
Take care of yourself.
Dan
Looking for INSTANT ZEN? Check out my...2020-09-2302 min
Eunoia, pensemos en positivo12- Las vueltas de la vida¿Se pusieron a pensar en cómo las situaciones se dan vuelta?¿Cómo el poder puede pasar de una persona a otra? Siempre podemos estar en los dos lados de la misma moneda. Hoy charlamos un poco de eso--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victoria-tricarico/message2020-09-2211 min
The REAL Journey Show17. The REAL Journey of Dan Tricarico and the 5 SsIn this episode, Dan and I discuss the benefits of not only discovering the 5 Ss , five free and available resources every human has access to, but the unlimited advantages of applying them in our lives. In this episode, we discuss:Tapping into a wealth of FREE and available resources to gain strength--mentally and physicallyThe power of saying "No"Simple doesn't mean easyBe intentionalUnlearning traditions, if need beLetting go of what doesn't serve you or those you leadConnect with Dan:Twitter: @thezenteacherFacebook: Dan Tricarico Website: www.thezenteacher...2020-08-0854 minThe Zen Teacher Experience5 Tips for Re-entering a Crazy School YearHey Zen Teachers,
If you're like me, you've been more than a little stressed and anxious about what this new school year is going to look like. So in this episode, I offer 5 approaches that can help you navigate stress during a crazy time and, with practice, can help you remain calm, peaceful, and focused.
5 Tips for Re-entering a Crazy School Year is brought to you by my online mini-course INSTANT ZEN: 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RECLAIMING YOUR FOCUS, ENERGY, AND PEACE. In the course are 5 video lessons and 5 audio lessons (on each of the 5...2020-08-0409 minThe Zen Teacher Experience(Blogcast): Same Stream. New ExperienceHey Zen Teachers,
Tired of this quarantine yet? I know it's an inconvenience, but hey, I'll stay inside, eat junk food, binge Netflix, read voraciously, and write poetry and blog posts and articles to my heart's content -- if it will keep people safe. :)
More seriously, we are living through an historical moment.
But right now, we are mostly living through it in our houses, and that can get kind of old.
Are you stir crazy? Feeling some cabin fever?
In this episode, I read a blog...2020-05-2707 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceMindfulness and Its Myths and Misconceptions with Reyna TexlerHey Zen Teachers,
I'm so excited to present this very special episode with my first guest ever, Mindfulness expert Reyna Texler.
Together, we discuss Mindfulness and dispel some of its myths and misconceptions.
I hope you enjoy.
Peace and love,
Dan
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I am Present
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Meet my guest, Reyna Texler:
Reyna “Ruby Sneakers” Texler is a native New Yorker with over 20 years of experience teaching elementary school chil...2020-04-1421 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceThe Movement is GrowingHey Zen Teachers,
This is just a quick dispatch from the front lines. . .
When I started talking about stress reduction and teacher self-care, I felt like a lone voice in the wilderness.
But now there are more of us, and we're spreading the message of how teachers should be taken care of and how teachers should take care of themselves.
Give this episode a listen and learn how the movement is growing and why it's important to be a part of it.
Take care of yourself.
...2020-02-2307 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceInstant Zen: (Blogcast): Everyone Has Five MinutesFormerly 2-Minute Zen, Instant Zen is a new short feature on The Zen Teacher Experience that hopes to provide you with thoughtful insights, brief strategies, and actionable tools that can help you reduce your stress and improve your self-care. If you have a few minutes (and this episode suggests you do), Check it out!
So you say you don't have time to relax, rejuvenate, and renew?
I disagree.
You can regroup and recharge in five minutes.
That's all it takes.
And everyone has...2020-02-0902 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceBeginner's MindHey Zen Teachers,
In this episode, I talk about the Zen concept of "Beginner's Mind."
Beginner's Mind gives you permission NOT to be the expert all the time, but instead is a practice where you can approach every situation--stressful or not--with the awe and wonder of a beginner, just as your students often do.
Want to learn how to be open and vulnerable when the stresses rises.
I got you.
Give this episode a listen.
Thanks.
Dan 2019-10-2604 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceWhat is Zen?Hey Zen Teachers,
In this episode, I define what I mean by the word "Zen," so that we have a common language moving forward.
While the term may ORIGINATE in religion (think: Zen Buddhism), I see it--and use it--more as a secular life approach that helps me reduce stress because I am learning to accept things as they are.
If that sounds good to you, then you'll want to give this episode a listen.
Take care.
Dan 2019-10-2605 min
Teach Better Talk101: Finding The "Why" Before the "What" - Stephanie Howell chats with us about focusing on the "why" in education and then finding the "what" that aligns with it.Instructional Technology Coordinator, Stephanie Howell, chats with us about focusing on the "why" in education and then finding the "what" that aligns with it.
Stephanie shares the challenges she's faced as a younger teacher in a leadership role, the power of connecting with others that can help you grow, and the importance of remembering what you said you were going to do when you were in the interview chair.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stephaniehowell
Episode Highlights
1:28 - Chatting about supporting teachers when they start podcasting with students or with themselves.
...2019-09-0931 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceEPISODE 4: THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE: THE 5-STEP ZEN TEACHER BLUEPRINTHey Zen Teachers,
In this episode, I go over the 5-Step Zen Teacher Blueprint I developed so that teachers can figure out how to create and customize a personalized program that helps them reduce their stress and improve their self-care.
THE 5-STEP ZEN TEACHER BLUEPRINT IS:
1. INVITE POSSIBLITIES
2. CREATE ACCEPTANCE
3. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS
4. EMBRACE SELF-CARE
5. CULTIVATE PERSONAL PEACE
Throughout the podcast episodes, I will be taking you on a deep dive into each of these areas, but in this episode, I am simply giving...2019-08-0606 min
Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 26: Zenning Out with The Zen Teacher, Dan TricaricoHappy Day, Friend! As we head back into another school year and before the buzz buzz busyness of all the things, I want to make sure that not only are you planning the remainder of your year, and doing all the back to school shopping and prepping fun, but I also want you to plan your zen time. This is one of the most important things you can gift to yourself and others! That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today – Dan Tricarico. Dan is colloquially known as the Z...2019-08-041h 09The Zen Teacher ExperienceASK THE ZEN TEACHER: Pre-school Year AnxietyHey Zen Teachers,
In addition to regular episodes of The Zen Teacher Experience, I want to do a few little features that you can think of as little interludes, or maybe even as little commercial breaks, in between the regular episodes.
They may include, but are not limited to:
1. Ask The Zen Teacher (where I respond to questions about stress reduction and self-care from listeners)
2. Instant Zen (formerly Zen Teacher Thoughts: Little bits of zen wisdom that you can easily implement into your day)
3. Zen Teacher Meditations (short...2019-07-1705 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceEpisode 5: The Zen Teacher Experience: Just One Thing (Blogcast)Hey Zen Teachers,
What if I told you I could help you create more space and time on your calendar for those things you want to do, those things that fulfill you, those things that you never quite seem to have enough time for?
Seems pretty amazing, right?
Well, the answer is inside.
In today's episode, I am starting a new feature that I "cleverly" call "blogcasts."
This means that I will be reading some of my more popular blog posts from my past five years...2019-07-1503 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceEPISODE 3: THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE: PERMISSIONBecause teachers are givers, they so often give to everyone else but don't take care of themselves.
What they are probably waiting for is permission.
And that's why I'm here.
Self-care is NOT selfish.
It is critical to being your best and doing your best so that you CAN take care of others--your family, your friends, and your students.
So let me be the little voice in your ear that says, "It's okay for you to take care of yourself."
Listen here and...2019-06-1606 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceEPISODE 2: THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE: HOW I GOT HEREI was heading toward burn out and didn't know where to turn or what to do.
But now I know how to continue enjoying teaching and how I'll make it to retirement.
In this episode, I explain how I figured it out.
Enjoy.
Dan 2019-06-0115 minThe Zen Teacher ExperienceEPISODE 1: THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLESWelcome to the inaugural episode of THE ZEN TEACHER EXPERIENCE podcast. This first time out of the gate, I will share with you how I want to help you maximize your performance with sacrificing yourself. But that's just the beginning. Not only will you hear me pay tribute to one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Geoffrey Anderson, but I give you the lowdown on what I'm going to be doing on the podcast and what you can expect in the future.
I hope you enjoy it, I hope it serves you, and I hope you...2019-05-2706 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 28 - The Zen Teacher - Dan Tricarico**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**Rate and Review us on iTunesOn Episode 28 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Dan Tricarico (@thezenteacher) - Author of The Zen Teacher - Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom. The hosts ask Dan about the importance of self care in the education profession and discuss why many teachers don't take time for self care.More from The Zen Teacher:-- thezenteacher.com Check out more from Denis:-- denissheeran.com/Check out more from Ray:-- blen...2019-05-1127 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 28 - The Zen Teacher - Dan Tricarico **Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**
Rate and Review us on iTunes
On Episode 28 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Dan Tricarico (@thezenteacher) - Author of The Zen Teacher - Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom. The hosts ask Dan about the importance of self care in the education profession and discuss why many teachers don't take time for self care.
More from The Zen Teacher:
-- thezenteacher.com
Check out more from Denis:
-- denissheeran.com/
Che...2019-05-1127 min
Educational discussion with MyEdExpert founder Suzy Pepper RollinsEp 41 – Got Stress? The Zen Teacher is On Call…Got Stress? The Zen Teacher is On Call…
A Conversation with Dan Tricarico
A teacher for over 25 years, Dan Tricarico loves his work, even views his classroom as a sanctuary of sorts. Teachers like Dan are passionate people. He, like most of us, chose this career to positively impact the world. Think about it. All the students in our classrooms have their own “stories” as Dan calls them. They’ve got their stuff to deal with – family drama, pressure from grades, hurt feelings from a friend. We have our stuff – the car needs tires, stacks of papers to mark. Now, pile on innumerab...2019-04-0230 min
In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 11: In AWE of Kara Knollmeyer-Passions Series Kara Knollmeyer is author of Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve. She serves as an assistant principal in St. Louis, Missouri and is an award winning educator.
In this episode, Kara shares about her passion to assist others to discover their passions, strengths, and talents. She also shares her own journey with reclaiming her life through a focus on selfcare, and we learn more about Kara’s journey into finding her own passion. Through her story, we learn how we too can live a life in a way that leads us t...2019-02-2534 min
School Counselor Gone Rogue021 Self Care for Teachers with Dan Tricarico, author of the Zen TeacherWhen we work with struggling students, it is important to bring teachers, parents, and counselors into the conversation. This week we talk with Dan Tricarico, author of the Zen Teacher and Sanctuaries. Topics include practicing self-care for teachers, the current state of education and whether school districts should hire teachers that are looking for a job or a calling. 2019-01-0950 min
Angela Watson's Truth for TeachersEP113 How teachers can conquer anxiety, overwhelm, and the pressure to always do more (with Dan Tricarico)During today's episode, I am excited to feature an interview with Dan Tricarico as part of my Truth for Teachers podcast. Dan and I met when we were both speaking at a conference a couple of years ago, and I remember walking away from the conversation with him thinking, “This guy is the real deal.” That’s the phrase that stuck in my head because he just came across to me as being so grounded and so sincere in everything he said -- he was truly passionate about everything we spoke on and had a pure heart for helping kids and t...2017-11-0531 minAngela Watson's Truth for TeachersEP110 6 ways to stop worrying about problems before they happenIn today’s episode, I’ll talk about 6 steps to stop worrying about problems before they happen. Teachers are faced with an enormous amount of stressors throughout their days, weeks, and school years. Just the possibility of being moved to another grade level or school (and in some cases having no position at all) will keep the teacher's lounge abuzz with nervous energy and speculation about who's retiring, who's taking leave, and what's going to happen to everyone else. You see, anxiety, worry, and apprehension are completely useless emotions because they're based on potential problems in the futur...2017-10-1520 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in EducationI Was Performing Not Teaching: How I Realized Something Was WrongI woke up and realized that I was doing the work that my students should be doing. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @peterdocker @bamradionetwork
Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and You're a Teacher. . .So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to Classic Rock, reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies.2017-08-1112 min
My BADI Was Performing Not Teaching: How I Realized Something Was WrongI woke up and realized that I was doing the work that my students should be doing.
Follow: @jonHarper70bd @peterdocker @bamradionetwork
Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and You're a Teacher. . .So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to Classic Rock, reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies. 2017-08-0511 minAngela Watson's Truth for TeachersS4EP10 Dan Tricarico’s Truth: How to create focus, simplicity, and tranquility in the classroomDan Tricarico is a high school English teacher in California, and the author of two books, the most recent being “The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom.” Listen in as Dan and I discuss how teachers can change the classroom energy even when kids bring chaos, and more importantly, how we can cultivate serenity within ourselves. 2016-10-0924 min
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Wired EducatorWEP 0022: The Zen Teacher, An Interview with Dan TricaricoKelly interviews educator Dan Tricarico, author of the new book The Zen Teacher. The Zen Teacher is a great book that has the potential to positively change your lifestyle inside and outside the classroom by providing specific techniques for becoming more focused, relaxed, and mindful. This is a fun interview about an important topic that can help teachers at any point in their career, whether they are just getting started, rocking it, struggling, or about to retire. Many great take-aways for everyone in this episode.
Mentioned in the podcast:
Dan Tricarico's book, The Zen Teacher.2016-01-2344 min