The Burned-In Teacher Podcast

The Burned-In Teacher Podcast is all about going from burned-out educator to BURNED-IN human. On this show, I interview teachers who are or have gone through burnout and they share with us what they are doing or have done in the past to beat it. I also interview experts in the field of teacher burnout, education, productivity, happiness, and basically all things BURN IN. There will also be episodes where I share my own experiences and answer questions from listeners and Burned-In Teacher Community Members.

Ask BIT: How to Show Appreciation for and Uplift Teachers?

Mar 25, 2023

For administrators, focusing on how to show appreciation for teachers is an important piece of the puzzle in supporting them against burnout amidst the many challenges they face in the classroom. In this Ask BIT episode of the podcast, we’ll explore the top 10 ways that administrators and principals can best support...

Overcoming a Toxic Work Environment: From Burned-Out to Burned-In with Sherree

Mar 18, 2023

Overcoming a toxic work environment is challenging and makes teachers believe that it’s easier to endure and “deal with it” than make a change. In this podcast episode, we explore the inspiring story of Sherree, a burned-out teacher who left a toxic environment and managed to recover from her burnout by...

My Story of How I Embraced the Mess and Recovered from Teacher Burnout

Mar 11, 2023

Suffering from teacher burnout can be a draining and isolating experience. I have gone through it and understand the painful emotions that come with feeling overwhelmed and defeated by your work. Through my own experiences, I have come to realize that recovery is possible and that you can return to teaching even...

Exploring New Possibilities: Options for Teachers Leaving the Profession with Daphne Gomez

Mar 4, 2023

There are many options for teachers leaving the profession, but the process of transition can be daunting if you don’t have the right support. In this episode, I’m bringing back Daphne Gomez of The Teacher Career Coach. Daphne is a former teacher who now supports other teachers in their transition out of the...

Ask BIT: How Do You Decompress at the End of a Long Week?

Feb 18, 2023

Having strategies for how to reduce stress as a teacher is essential. Being a teacher can be quite stressful, that’s why decompressing at the end of a long week is so important. In this episode, I talk about how to reduce stress as a teacher by changing your mindset around relaxing and sharing what you do to...