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Mindful Miri PodcastPassion and Private Practice with Jana Parker, CEO of Mind by Design and Empower LEPIn this heartfelt and honest conversation, Jana Parker—school psychologist turned private practice owner—opens up about her winding journey from public education to entrepreneurship, and the personal growth, burnout, and breakthroughs along the way.Jana shares how her love of psychology began early, even if she didn’t fully understand where it would lead. From a brief stop in a PsyD program to discovering the school psychology field, she carved her path through education with curiosity and drive. After years of meaningful work in schools, she made the leap into private practice, founding Mind by Design in Cam...2025-05-2651 minMindful Miri PodcastTeaching and Thriving with Capriel Sides @thesidesofteaching In this episode, Capriel Sides shares her passion for equity, effective teaching, and sustainable work-life balance. She reflects on her journey as a teacher, mentor, and instructional leader. She also dives into her content creation work with @shethesidesofteaching, where she offers honest, humorous takes on instructional strategies and the real-life highs and lows of teaching. From the challenges she’s faced in the classroom to the personal rituals that keep her grounded, she explains what it means to find joy and meaning in this demanding profession. Tune in to hear why a supportive teaching partner, self-care, and a mission-driven min...2025-05-1247 min
Empower LEP PodcastEp 67 | Redefining Success: Miriam Burlakovsky's Journey to a Dream PracticeIn this powerful episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Miriam Burlakovsky — a newly minted private practice owner who is absolutely crushing it in her first few months of entrepreneurship.After realizing her district role, particularly the professional development work, was draining her energy and passion, Miriam made a bold decision to pivot. In just 48 hours following a transformative moment, she launched SLO Psych Services, where she now offers high-quality assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.But Miriam didn’t stop there.She also started a nonprofit call...2025-04-1853 min
We’re Doing this Right. Right?Conquering Overwhelm with Mindful MiriText us! We know you feel like part of the conversation! We want to hear your input!Conquering Overwhelm with Mindful MiriIn this episode, the hosts, Cheryl and Colleen, have a heart-to-heart chat with Miriam Burlakovsky, creator of Mindful Miri..We discuss our personal parenting experiences, handling anxiety, cultivating mindfulness, and much more. Miriam shares about self-love, body acceptance and her own application which is a part of her “BFF”, Body Freedom Formula.To find more informatio...2024-01-1749 minMindful Miri PodcastZaira Armendariz: Depression, Dating, and Self-DiscoveryJoin us as we journey alongside Zaira Armendariz, who has a BFA in Film Production and her own podcast, Complex, Like Wine. Together, we peel back the layers of her own experience with depression and anxiety.Zaira shares her strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing, from embracing hobbies like reading to the importance of setting boundaries. She also offers valuable insights on her journey in job searching post lay-off, breaking down the shame and stigma often associated with it. We also delve into societal pressures associated with work and dating, and the contrasting views of different c...2023-10-3159 min
Mindful Miri PodcastTransforming Classrooms with Math Superpowers: Kristen PowersPicture your favorite teacher. Got them in mind? Now imagine if they were given the freedom to teach without the constraints of standardized testing. That’s what Kristen Powers, the founder of Math Superpowers, is advocating for. With over a decade of teaching experience and a master's in elementary and math education, Kristen is on a mission to transform our education system. She believes in putting the power back into the hands of educators and allowing students to show their intelligences and gifts in ways that standardized tests may not capture.Jo...2023-09-1150 min
Mindful Miri PodcastRecess Reset: A Guided Meditation Journey for EducatorsHow often do you, as a teacher, take time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul? This 10-minute Recess Reset was made just for you: grab a bathroom break, and shake off the funk by employing deep breathing techniques and visualization to cultivate a tranquil space filled with unconditional joy, love, and learning.Enjoy!Miri xo Support the showHey, before you leave, if you loved this episode, would you do me a personal favor, an 18-second favor, and share it? Maybe on social or by text or by...2023-09-0910 min
Mindful Miri PodcastMastering Your Classroom and Life with Kindergarten Teacher Gina VenancioWhat happens when you land your dream job and it feels more like a battlefield than a classroom? Kindergarten teacher Gina Venancio knows that feeling all too well. After years of struggling to manage her classroom, a heart-to-heart with her teaching partner gave her the wake-up call she needed to take control. Gina embarked on a journey of researching classroom management and student behavior, learning that effective control doesn't rely on threats or bribes but a sustainable approach tailored to each student.Gina’s teaching journey didn't stop with ma...2023-09-0451 min