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Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastThe Real Deal on Prostate Health Nutrition: Small Steps to Real HealingWelcome! Thanks for listening!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook (small weekly changes to transform the landscape of your body) and Your Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Journal (a 6-week daily journal for people serious about reducing inflammation and living their best lives).Bring more plant-powered foods into your diet, one day at a ti...2025-05-1009 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastCreating a Slower Life of What Fuels You After a DiagnosisWelcome! Thanks for listening!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook (small weekly changes to transform the landscape of your body) and Your Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Journal (a 6-week journal for people serious about reducing inflammation and living their best lives).DM me on Substack’s chat and let me know your episod...2025-05-0713 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastPartnering Through Prostate Wellness: Five Ways to Support—and Strengthen—Your RelationshipThanks for listening to Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free to never miss a post and receive a FREE daily healing checklist now—simple daily must-dos for daily peace and healing ❤️Welcome! Thanks for listening!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook (small weekly changes to transform the landscape of your body) and Your A...2025-05-0410 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastBelieve the Diagnosis — Rewrite the PrognosisThanks for listening to Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free to never miss a post and receive a FREE daily healing checklist now—simple daily must-dos for daily peace and healing ❤️Welcome! Thanks for listening!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook (small weekly changes to transform the landscape of your body...2025-04-3008 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastEating from a Plant-Powered BowlThanks for listening to Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free to never miss a post and receive a FREE daily healing checklist now—simple daily must-dos for daily peace and healing ❤️Welcome!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook and Your Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Journal, a 6 week journal for people serious about redu...2025-04-2617 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastYour Resilience Toolbox after a DiagnosisThanks for listening to Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free to receive new posts in your inbox!Welcome!My mission is to help men—and the people who love them—navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis and beyond, with clarity, compassion, and actionable steps all rooted in lifestyle medicine.This episode is brought to you by Healed and Thriving. Check out Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook and Your Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Journal, a 6 week journal for people serious about reducing inflammation and living their best lives.Here are some helpful links from this...2025-04-2525 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastConversation with Chris, Part 2Thank you for listening!My mission is to help you navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis—and beyond—with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for healing.Please enjoy this Q-&-A episode with my husband Chris who answers questions about meat, alcohol and detox.Add a smoothie into your routine!Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender:One medium avocado, handful of broccoli sprouts, 1 T. hemp hearts, 1 T. ground flaxseed, a teaspoon or more of pomegranate powder, turmeric (with a few shakes of black pepper), ginger, matcha and...2025-04-2230 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastOur Healing Journey: A Conversation with My HusbandThanks for listening to Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free to never miss a post and receive a FREE daily healing checklist now—simple daily must-dos for daily peace and healing ❤️Thank you for listening!My mission is to help you navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis—and beyond—with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for healing.Please enjoy this one hour episode with my husband Chris who shares his journey from the beginning.Chris answers questions about how he felt immediately after his diagnosis, how he embraced the five pillars of...2025-04-1658 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastProstate Health for People Who Don’t Have Time to CookThank you for listening!My mission is to help you navigate the first months of a prostate diagnosis—and beyond—with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for healing.In this episode, I’m sharing 10+ powerful store-bought foods that can support your prostate health—especially when you’re too busy (or too overwhelmed) to cook from scratch. These are real, healing foods you can find in most grocery stores—no fancy prep or recipes required.Whether you’re just starting to make food changes or you’ve been eating this way for a while, this episode is...2025-04-1514 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastYou’ve Got This: First Steps After a Prostate DiagnosisThanks for reading Plant-Powered Prostate! Subscribe for free so you will never miss an episode!In this episode, I walk you through six powerful actions you can take right now after receiving a prostate diagnosis. These are simple, empowering steps—all within your control—that can help you begin your healing journey today.And as you listen, please remember: compassion for yourself is part of the medicine. This path isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Small, steady changes truly add up over time. Do what you can, because just getting started is enough...2025-04-1112 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastEat This Every Week for Prostate HealingWelcome to the Plant-Powered Prostate—where I share weekly actionable steps related to prostate health and lifestyle medicine!Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook is available now!Why I Created Your Plant-Powered Prostate Playbook(And Why You’ll be Grateful that I Did)Check out these full-flavor, bold, healing, research-backed, simple powerhouse recipes!Creamy Tomato SoupCooked tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene! If you have not tried this simple, creamy tomato soup, consider making it this week!Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender:28 oz of w...2025-04-0712 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastEat This Every Week for Prostate HealthYour Plant-Powered Prostate Journal is available now!Why I Created Your Plant-Powered Prostate Journal (And Why You’ll be Grateful that I Did)These are the two biggest kitchen purchases that will last forever:Favorite stainless steel pans Blender and food processor(these are not affiliate links)Creamy Tomato SoupCooked tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene! If you have not tried this simple, creamy tomato soup, consider making it this week!Blend all...2025-04-0718 min
Plant-Powered Prostate PodcastThe 6 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Health in Just 10 Minutes a DayWelcome to the Plant-Powered Prostate Podcast–where I will share weekly actionable steps related to prostate health and lifestyle medicine!You've got this!JulieYour Plant-Powered Prostate Journal is available now!Check Out Some Key Research:Walking 10 Minutes a DaySunlight and Prostate HealthMeditation for Men on Active Surveillance Blue Zones: Connection and Longevity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...2025-04-0409 min
Dr. MC's Self-Care CabaretSelf-Care is a ChoiceToday’s episode is a conversation with Julie Sochacki where they discuss the importance of determining your non-negotiables and your core values. And remember, you have a choice…to be kind to yourself or not. And to prioritize your health and well-being or not because self-care is a choice.
As always we love to hear from our listeners! Reach out to podcast@drmcselfcare.com with any questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes.
Additional Resources:
Link to Theresa’s episode on Julie’s podcast
Core Value Direction Sheet & Lis...2021-11-2444 min
The Resilient Teacher ProjectThe Half Day Teacher Retreat: Wellness Practices for Every TeacherJulie created a free, wellness and self-care retreat for teachers!
https://julie-sochacki.teachable.com/p/the-half-day-teacher-retreat
2021-01-2611 min
Becoming More ResilientWelcome to the Student-Led Podcast Becoming More ResilientProfessor Julie Sochacki welcomes listeners to a student-led podcast of resilience-focused stories and conversations in which students share their authenticity and vulnerability with us all.2020-11-2204 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectIntentional and Inspirational Practices that School Administrators Can Implement Right NowDr. Janet Parlato, current principal of Watertown High School in Watertown, CT, shares intentional practices that have inspired her teachers. Janet's step-by-step suggestions can easily be implemented in any K-12 school.
Find Janet's ideas in more detail, the 2020 Holiday Checklist, and inspiration in your inbox at teachertlc.com
Leader Shift by John Maxwell
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
Keep Moving by Maggie Smith
GMorning, GNight!: Little Pep Talks for You and Me by Lin Manuel Miranda
Strengths Inventory
Connor Davidson Resilience Scale2020-11-0535 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectFour Wisdom Teachings to Transform Your LifeJulie dives into the teachings of don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). These practices will bring more freedom, ease, empowerment and truth-telling into your life. It's a perfect time to adopt this wisdom as you balance your teaching with your personal life and world events. If you want inspiration for teachers in your inbox, go to www.teachertlc.com2020-10-2209 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectHow I Reinvented Myself Four Times and How You Can Find your PurposeJulie shares four pivotal stories from her life when she took the leap outside of her comfort zone and what each one had in common. If you are trying to identify your life's purpose, this is a must listen! Have a question about finding your purpose? Email Julie: sochacki@hartford.edu
(find your purpose, teachers making changes, reinvent yourself, what do I do next)2020-10-1018 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectWellness Practices for Strong Immune System and More: Update and Check InRecipes from today's chat:
Grilled Zucchini and Peach Salad
Lemony, Addictive Kale Chips!
Green Goddess Pizza
Go-to Green Smoothie
2020-08-0418 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectThe Transformative Practice of Gratitude with Jennifer WasmerThis episode dives into the power and magic of gratitude and includes a beautiful Metta meditation led by Jennifer Wasmer. Please find out more about Jennifer's work right here: https://www.dayspringcommunications.net/
2020-08-0445 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectOur Wellness Wake Up Call: Wellness Series, Episode #2Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
Join guests Jenn Yorzyk Triger, Functional Food and Fitness Coach, and educator Dr. Theresa Abodeeb-Gentile for a lively and informative conversation about food and wellness!
Jenn's shopping list: https://www.teachertlc.com/jenn-plate-up
Theresa's avocado brownie recipe: https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2017/04/flourless-avocado-brownies-paleo-keto-low-carb-grain-free/
Jenn's FB Page: My Healthy Path
Jenn's email: jennifertriger@hotmail.com
Julie's email: sochacki@hartford.edu2020-07-2357 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectOur Wellness Wake Up Call: Wellness Series #1Go to www.teachertlc.com for the daily wellness checklist and leave your email for weekly wellness inspiration in your inbox--no matter what the situation might be in the Fall.
If you have comments or wellness strategies to share--or even if you'd like to share your wellness tips and journey on the podcast--email Julie at sochacki@hartford.edu.
From the CDC: Dietary supplements aren’t meant to treat or prevent COVID-19. Certain vitamins and minerals (e.g., Vitamins C and D, zinc) may have effects on how our immune system works to fight off infections, as...2020-07-2007 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectCultivating Connection and Compassion in the Online ClassroomJulie shares a PD segment with her listening audience entitled Cultivating Connection and Compassion in the Online Classroom intended for University of Hartford faculty. Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com2020-04-2330 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectThe Working from Home Transition for EducatorsWant teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
How to Work from Home During the Corona Virus
https://kriscarr.com/blog/how-to-work-from-home-coronavirus/?utm_campaign=weekly-blog&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-broadcast&utm_content=nl-032420&utm_term=existing-list2020-03-2511 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectTeachers, Exhale: 10 Resilience/Wellness Strategies for Educator Ease during Covid-19Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
Reducing your overall stress:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Soup recipes (no meat needed):
https://www.simplyquinoa.com/vegan-soup-recipes/
45 speedy, savory soups and stews:
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/seasonal/speedy-savory-soups-and-stews
Six Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-surprising-ways-alcohol-affects-health-not-just-liver/
How sleep affects your immune system:
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-sleep-affects-your-immunity2020-03-2115 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectWhat's Next? Teachers Taking the LeapWhen that little voice of change starts to whisper in your ear, it could be time to take the leap!
What do teachers do when they leave teaching?
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2016/05/09/what-do-teachers-do-when-they-leave-teaching/
Contact Julie:
www.teachertlc.com
sochacki@hartford.edu
2020-03-0309 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectIntegrating Elements of the Montessori Philosophy into the Traditional ClassroomMontessori teaching expert Tom Fahsbender, Middle School Director of Curriculum and Supervision at Washington Montessori School in New Preston, Connecticut, joins Julie in a conversation about transforming our teaching. Many elements of the Montessori model support strengthening our classroom community and our own self-care.
2020-01-1636 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectResilience and Empathy in Young Adult LiteratureJoanne Mumley, veteran ELA teacher at Tyrrell Middle School in Wolcott, Connecticut, joins Julie to talk specifically about how she connects resilience and empathy to young adult literature in her classroom.2020-01-0623 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectTransform Yourself; Transform Your Classroom: It's Time to Level Up!It’s 2020! This is your year! It's time to level up! It’s not about how to change your students, it’s about how to transform yourself. With teacher burnout and mental health issues at an all time high, you are the only one who will give yourself the permission to care for yourself and make important changes that will shift your life and your classroom into a space of positivity, resilience and compassion.2020-01-0515 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectTeacher Self-care and Wellbeing with Dr. Theresa Melito-ConnersJoin Julie and Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners, founder of Dr. MC's Self-care Cabaret, as they dive into the topic of teacher self-care and wellness. 2019-12-3032 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectEnjoy More, Stress Less during the HolidaysTeachers, undo and unschedule to create spaciousness in your December.
Eat simply and intentionally, recipes from Elise Museles:
Mexican spiced quinoa vegetable soup
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/mexican-spiced-quinoa-vegetable-soup/
Most delicious chopped salad:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/saturday-chopped-salad/?sf_paged=4
Cookie alternative:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/cherry-hemp-seed-bliss-balls/?sf_paged=42019-11-2607 min
The Podcast w/ Benson ThaiJulie SochackiDr. Julie Sochacki is a Clinical Associate Professor of English and Program Director for English Secondary Education at the University of Hartford. She sits down with Benson to talk about doing yoga, earning a law degree, secretly publishing cookbooks, and her podcast The Resilient Teacher Project!2019-11-1058 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectOvercoming OverwhelmJulie offers some strategies for moving out of overwhelm when everything feels like it's just too much!2019-10-2410 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectMoving from Instructor-Centered to Learner-Centered in the ClassroomJulie sets a strong foundation for active learning and then explains the importance of inclusive teaching in the learner-centered classroom.
This is one example of a strengths inventory sheet:
https://evada-assets.global.ssl.fastly.net/76d1ea39-a4eb-4270-b9dc-899653415f8f/assets/Icons_Classification_Adult2.pdf
2019-09-2722 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectIncrease Mindfulness and Decrease Stress in the ClassroomJoin Julie as she talks with Nicole Foti, Director of Clinical Experiences in the Department of Education at University of Hartford.2019-09-2020 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectDiversity, Empathy, & Inclusion with Dr. Sarah HartDr. Sarah Hart and I sat down to have a conversation about diversity, empathy, and inclusion. We enjoyed our conversation so much that we decided to record a portion of it. Enjoy!2019-09-1114 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectWhat's Your Self-Care Plan?Welcome to the new school year! Begin this year by creating a foundational self-care plan that will increase your wellness and energy level. Start today!2019-09-0911 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectSelf-care and Resilience in the ClassroomJoanne Mumley, ELA teacher from Tyrrell Middle School in Wolcott, CT talks with Julie about self-care and resilience in the classroom.2019-04-1717 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectDear Student Teachers,Julie motivates and inspires teacher candidates to keep going by offering them a simple resilience plan. The finish line is in sight! 2019-03-1907 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectMind, Body, Spirit Challenge II
Julie leads listeners through a self-care challenge for mind, body and spirit.2019-02-2206 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectMind, Body, Spirit Challenge IJulie leads listeners through a self-care challenge for mind, body and spirit.
Veggie recipes:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/fiesta-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/moroccan-spiced-sheet-pan-dinner/
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/pb-j-smoothie-bowl/?sf_paged=4
2019-02-0509 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectTaking Care of Yourself in 2019Julie shares three non-negotiable areas for wellness and a simple strategy that will create more space in your week.2019-01-1810 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectNov/Dec Self-care PracticesJulie leads listeners through self-care practices to nourish their bodies, minds and spirits throughout December.
Simple, self-care, micro-practices: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/no-time-for-self-care-simple-micro-practices-to-the-rescue-0601154
134 self-care activities
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/134-activities-to-add-to-your-self-care-plan/?fbclid=IwAR2PiVzG6d8YJRRMfzAzVshdz5BjVBDICZ_Shzx85gapa7zALYpZOZwUziU
Find more time for you
http://simpleslowlovely.com/5-unconventional-ways-to-get-more-time-for-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR0i7O2kmaNjmCZwKbUx0QfgXSYu_7y6pP39NbI_s8sbZIMQYSx8-0IVNAo2018-11-2613 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectUpgrading Our Thinking on Special EducationDr. Sarah Hart joins Julie to share her wisdom and shift our perspective on special education practices.
Behind The Shortage Of Special Ed Teachers: Long Hours, Crushing Paperwork by Lee Hale: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/11/09/436588372/behind-the-shortage-of-special-ed-teachers-long-hours-crushing-paperwork2018-11-0519 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectMoving Beyond Foundational DispositionsWhile teachers need to exhibit strong foundational dispositions, they also need to move beyond these to create classrooms filled with empathy, kindness, and compassion.
Top Qualities of Effective Teachers
https://www.pearsoned.com/top-five-qualities-effective-teachers/
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/2018-10-2915 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectEmbracing Teacher Self-CareJulie sets forth foundational self-care practices for teachers.
Show Notes:
Recipe for energy balls:
https://www.wellplated.com/energy-balls/
Blog: Three Course Meal in the Classroom:
https://www.teachertlc.com/single-post/2017/09/21/A-Three-Course-Meal-in-the-Classroom
My favorite soup:
https://kaleandchocolate.com/recipe/white-bean-kale-sweet-potato-soup/
Crock pot chicken soup:
https://damndelicious.net/2016/10/27/slow-cooker-chicken-noodle-soup/
Elena Aguilar’s article:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-resilience-preventing-burnout
Getting mindful about breathing:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-mindful-about-breathing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow2018-10-1913 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectBest Practices: Initiations/Closures and Transitions/RoutinesJulie shares some ideas regarding initiations, closures, routines, and transitions.
For more on initiations/closures:
https://ctl.yale.edu/Beginning-End-Class
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The/235583
For more on transitions:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/mastering-transitions-todd-finley2018-10-1613 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectCritical Thinking Skills for Global, Digital LearnersJulie answers the questions: How can we make sense of the practices that our global digital learners--our students--need to be experiencing in the classroom? And how do these practices align to the framework of Bloom’s taxonomy?
More about critical thinking verbs:
https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/26-critical-thinking-tools-blooms-taxonomy
More about learning by doing by Ron Berger:
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/09/26/we-learn-by-doing-what-educators-get.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB2018-10-0911 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectResilience is the Doorway to ThrivingListen to Julie's take aways from Dr. Maria Sirois' cutting edge workshop on resilience and self-care.2018-10-0114 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectPlanning, Instruction, and AssessmentLatest episode of The Resilient Teacher Project2018-09-2719 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectThe Four AgreementsJulie encourages educators to integrate Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements both in and out of the classroom.
Go to www.teachertlc.com for more!2018-09-1907 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectThe Characteristics of a Resilient TeacherA third year resilient teacher shares her wisdom and insights.2018-09-1425 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectEpisode 2: Making Connections/Building Relationships for teachers/leadersNicole Martone, ELA Department Head at Danbury High School in Connecticut, joins Julie in a discussion about making connections and building relationships with colleagues and students.2018-09-1116 minThe Resilient Teacher ProjectEpisode 1: Welcome!University of Hartford clinical professor Julie Sochacki introduces and welcomes teachers to the Resilient Teacher Project, podcast episodes that serve as on-the-go professional development for busy educators.2018-09-0108 min