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The Kids Wellness Podcast#024 Overcoming Teacher Burnout: Boundaries and Positive Mindset with Grace StevensJoin us as Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, interviews Grace Stevens, host of the Balance Your Teacher Life Podcast, about essential strategies for setting boundaries in teaching. Learn how to manage stress, promote self-care, and maintain a positive classroom environment. Some highlights: - Importance of self-regulation and control for teachers - Strategies for setting healthy boundaries and saying "no" - The significance of self-care and reflecting on personal interests - The "ECHO" framework for educator empowerment - Integrating gratitude and mindfulness into the classroom Find Grace here:...2025-04-2744 min
Teacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout7 Tips for Substitute Teacher SuccessSend us a textTeacher Self-Care: Setting Your Substitute Teacher Up for Success 🍎✨Are you dragging yourself to school when sick because writing sub plans feels overwhelming? Discover how to set yourself (and your substitute teacher) up for success with these practical strategies from a former teacher-turned substitute!Episode Highlights:The Self-Care Connection: Why creating effective sub plans is essential for your wellbeingSubstitute Teaching Insights: Lessons learned from 5 months of subbing in various schools and grade levels7 Key Strategies to ensure your class...2025-04-0139 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout6 Teacher Tips to Slay Student Test-Taking AnxietySend us a textFor free and paid resources to help students of all ages deal with test anxiety visit:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Grace-Stevens-Happy-classroomsFeeling overwhelmed by school testing season? Dread seeing students suffer from crippling test anxiety? This podcast episode for educators of all grades is for you!🌟 Learn the one skill you should be teaching all year to ensure test-taking success!💡 Discover how to create a calm, supportive testing environment in your room.🎯 Shift the focus to what students can control and where you...2025-03-1843 min
FAITH IS... WITH PASTOR RICK STEVENSCooperating with the means of graceFAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Freedom of conscience is our first freedom—without it, we are not truly free. We must stay vigilant in protecting religious liberty or risk legal consequences. This explores the battle beyond politics, one of good versus evil. Plus, how are you engaging in Lent? Discover ways to tap into God’s grace and deepen your faith journey.2025-03-0957 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutWhat If the Dept. of Education Disappears? How Teachers Can Empower Students Through Media LiteracySend us a textIn this powerful episode, Grace Stevens addresses the growing concerns in education and provides practical strategies for teachers to maintain their influence and effectiveness, regardless of external challenges. ICE raids, potential elimination of the Dept. of Education ... student and teacher anxiety is at an all-time high. Grace talks about the importance and empowerment that come from focusing on what you can control, including the critical areas of classroom culture, explicitly teaching media literacy and critical skills, and navigating professional relationships with people who have very different politics and opinions.2025-02-1044 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutLLN: Inspiration for Teachers: It's OK to Dread Returning To School TomorrowSend us a textIn this heartfelt mini-episode, Grace shares a "Lunchbox Love Note" to help teachers navigate the dreaded Sunday Scaries. As winter break ends and the hustle of teaching looms, many educators feel a mix of anxiety, dread, and resentment. Grace reminds you that these feelings are normal—and that you’re not alone.💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:🌈 Why it’s okay to feel conflicted about going back to school.🛑 How to stop guilt from stealing your joy today.❤️ A reminder that at least one student—and likely more—is eagerly waiti...2025-01-0514 minFAITH IS... WITH PASTOR RICK STEVENSAllow the grace of hope, peace, and joy to restore your soulFAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Don’t rush into Christmas. That phrase sounds like the title of a poem someone should write. It’s also true. Don’t rush into Christmas. Instead, take the weeks of Advent one by one and allow the grace of hope, peace, and joy to restore your soul. Then, step up and be the visible presence of God in the world today...2024-12-1558 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout🔍Why I Returned To Teaching: Key LessonsSend us a text👩🏫 Are you a teacher wrestling with the "stay or go" dilemma? This vulnerable and honest episode might be your roadmap!Episode Description: In this deeply personal episode, experienced educator Grace Stevens shares her transformative journey of leaving full-time teaching, discovering unexpected challenges in her new life, and ultimately finding her way back to the classroom—but on her own terms.Key Insights You'll Discover: 🔍 The REAL reasons teachers consider leaving their profession 💡 Surprising emotional and professional gaps created by stepping away from education 🌈 How flexibility doesn't always equa...2024-12-0334 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutHow to Handle Pushback When You Set Healthy Teacher BoundariesSend us a textAre you nervous about setting boundaries at school because you're worried about pushback? You're not alone! In this episode, we tackle one of the most common concerns I hear from educators: "What happens when I start setting boundaries and people push back?" Whether it's passive-aggressive comments from colleagues or pressure from administrators, I'm sharing real strategies to help you stand firm with confidence and grace.✨ In This Episode You'll Discover:🔑 Why the person who complains most about your boundaries was likely benefiting most from their absence🌟 The "secret sauce" for respondi...2024-11-2638 min
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2024-11-2501 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutLLN: Inspiration for Teachers: Finding Peace With Election Results No Matter How You VotedSend us a textIn this empowering mini-episode, Grace examines how to deal with the aftermath of this week's election results. What if it didn't go the way you hoped? How do we rise above no matter what and find things that unite us with others, not divide us? How do we create a classroom community where everyone feels valued, safe, and included?❤️ Her advice? "Be the source." Lead with love, not fear.Take a quick time out to maybe have a mindset shift and a virtual hug to make you feel better abou...2024-11-0911 min
That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers160 | Finding Work-Life Balance with Grace StevensReady to thrive in the classroom and beyond? In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson welcomes teacher empowerment coach Grace Stevens for an inspiring conversation about achieving true work-life balance as an educator. Grace opens up about her path from corporate burnout to classroom fulfillment and shares practical tips to help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and bring renewed energy to your teaching.
Together, they bust the myth of perfection and discuss how to make intentional choices, set boundaries, and integrate personal passions—all without sacrificing joy. Whether you’re looking to feel recharged or simp...2024-11-0630 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout😊 Easiest Happiness Hack Ever - The Lovely ListSend us a textTeachers, want to boost your daily happiness and teacher resilience?In this mini-episode, Grace shares a simple, transformative strategy that requires no time, no money, and very little effort—but has the potential to completely change how you feel and show up each day in your classroom and your life. It's all about noticing the "lovely" moments in your day and giving them just a little extra focus to turn everyday encounters into a source of joy. Dive in to learn how a “lovely list” can help you cultivate a posi...2024-10-2911 minFAITH IS... WITH PASTOR RICK STEVENSWe all need Jesus and His GraceFAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a world where solid foundations seem to vanish, it’s vital to stand firm on the Solid Rock. Our liquid society drifts away from truth, but with courage and confidence in God, we can fulfill our responsibilities and make a difference. Let’s embrace common sense, stand boldly, and seek grace through Jesus.2024-10-2757 minFAITH IS... WITH PASTOR RICK STEVENSThe grace of faithfulnessFAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – God calls us to live with unwavering faith and trust in His promises. When we are faithful, others will notice and begin to see the truth in their own lives. Our faithfulness is a powerful witness, revealing God’s truth to those around us. Embrace the grace of faithfulness and let it inspire others to see clearly.2024-10-2057 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout12 Rules for Setting Healthy Boundaries in School and at HomeSend us a textMany of us know that we need to do a better job expressing our needs, wants, desires, and preferences, but we don't know how to start the conversation or do it in a productive, positive way. If, like me, you suffer from being a chronic -people pleaser, this episode is for you!I dive deep into the art of setting healthy boundaries – a game-changer for teachers who want to avoid burnout and rediscover their work-life balance. 🏋️♀️💪Why Boundaries Matter for TeachersSetting boundaries isn't about building wa...2024-10-1539 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutUnconventional Commencement Speeches: Inspiration for Teachers, Students and ParentsSend us a textAre you a stressed-out teacher looking for inspiration? 🌟 This episode of the Balance Your Teacher Life podcast takes an unexpected turn, diving into graduation speeches that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even roll your eyes. But most importantly, it'll remind you why you became an educator in the first place.🎙️ Episode Highlights:The viral "Bill Gates" graduation speech that wasn't 🤯11 brutally honest rules for life that every student (and teacher) should hear 📝The truth behind the viral list and its actual author 🕵️♀️Jim Carrey's surprisingly profound commencement address 🎭The...2024-10-0122 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutBest Moments of Year One of My Podcast for TeachersSend us a textIn this special anniversary episode, host Grace Stevens reflects on a year of empowering educators to reclaim their work-life balance.🌟 Highlights:Top 3 guest interviews that sparked important conversationsMost downloaded episodes that resonated with listenersPractical strategies for avoiding burnout and setting boundariesThe surprising truth about "restorative justice" in schoolsWhy progressive discipline still matters (backed by research!)🎧 Featured Guests:Ryan Steuer on project-based learning for all grade levelsCasey Maguire on the "sober curious" movement for stressed teachersJustin Baeder on rethinking disciplinary practices and restorative justice in schools🔥 Hot Topics:5 signs...2024-09-1740 min
Making the Grade PodcastBalance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace StevensSend us a textS2 EP 33 | Balance Your Teacher Life: a Conversation with Author & Teacher Coach, Grace StevensMaking the Grade Podcast is kicking off the school year with a well-timed conversation with author, Grace Stevens. After 20 years as an elementary school teacher, Grace realized that she needed to take an active role in her mindset, habits & approach to continue to enjoy teaching. Grace combines her signature mantra, "Your energy teaches more than your lesson plans," with two decades of study in behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and NLP to create science-based habits for...2024-09-1154 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutCelebrating Year One of My Podcast for Teachers: ECHO Framework for Educator EmpowermentSend us a text🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of Teacher Empowerment: The ECHO Framework Revealed! 🚀Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and ready to reclaim your passion for education? 🙋♀️ This episode is your lifeline! Join me as I celebrate my podcast's first anniversary and unveil the game-changing ECHO Framework for Educator Empowerment. 🔑 Key Takeaways:Discover why your energy matters more than your lesson plans 🌟Learn to control what you can (and let go of what you can't) 🎯Unlock the secret to synthesizing happiness in your classroom 😊Break free from others' expec...2024-09-1026 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutLLN: Inspiration for Teachers - Who You Real Competition IsSend us a textTeachers, ever feel like you’re stuck in a race you didn’t sign up for? In this episode, Grace explains why the only competition that truly matters is the one with yourself. Get ready to let go of the comparison trap and embrace a mindset that celebrates growth, collaboration, and grace—both for yourself and your students.🎙️ Lunchbox Love Note Bonus Mini-Episode: Just like those little love notes slipped into your lunchbox, this episode is here to brighten your day with a virtual smile and a hug. I hope y...2024-09-0812 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutNavigating Negative Co-Workers in Education: 5 Proven StrategiesSend us a textAre you a teacher or school administrator tired of energy vampires draining your enthusiasm at school? 🧛♂️ Discover how to shield yourself from negativity while maintaining compassion for your colleagues. This episode is your ultimate guide to creating a positive school campus environment, even when surrounded by Debbie Downers and Buzzkill Bobs!🎙️ Episode Highlights:Why avoiding toxic positivity in education is crucial for authentic growth 🌱The importance of protecting your peace in a challenging school environment 🛡️Five proven strategies to navigate negative co-workers effectively - even if they are your grade span team m...2024-09-0325 minTeacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutThe Importance of Doubling Down on Your Back-to-School Classroom Management PlanSend us a textAre you feeling anxious about controlling student behavior this year? Are you stressed at the thought that your classroom management plan that used to work in the past is no longer stringent enough for today's challenging classroom behaviors? If these feelings resonate, then this week's podcast episode for teachers is going to be perfect for you! In this empowering episode, I explore:🚀 Why classroom management is MORE important now than ever before🧠 The mindset shift you need to take responsibility for behavior issues🏫 How recent policy changes are impacting discipline (especially...2024-08-1341 min