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Are you a teacher wanting more support in your teaching career? Then this is the place for you! Listen anytime, learn and become your best teacher self by diving into all things teaching.
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Nervous system regulation has become a hot topic but it's also something I've focused on for myself and with clients. Today, you'll 4 ways to help you regulate your nervous as a busy full-time teacher. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Regulating your nervous system brings you back to state of homeostasis where you're able to handle what's being thrown at you.Regulating your nervous system is taking care of your body; making sure you get enough sleep, you bring movement into your daily routine, etc.It's impor...
As I was writing the outline for this episode, I googled: "what do you teachers need to hear right now?" I wanted to show up here with intention. I know that this time of year can be really tough for teachers. Between parent-teacher conferences, spring break coming up, and the end of the school year being around the corner, this is a time where teachers can feel burnt out and anxious. So today, I'm here to remind you of 5 things that you may need to hear in this season. 3 KE...
When you change your mind, you can change your life. That honestly sound cliche but it's true. At the start of the school year, I was showing up burnt out and overwhelmed. I thought the only way to make things better for myself was by quitting teaching. Sounds familiar, right? Maybe that's the answer for some, but it wasn't the answer for me. I had to make the decision to do things differently. I had to take that messy action. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your mind is a powerful tool that can actually he...
My coach recently reflected something back to me that is unbelievably true -- Teachers are comfortable with burnout. You are comfortable with burnout because it's become normalized. You're comfortable with burnout because it's all you've ever known. You're comfortable with burnout because you believe that it's just a part of teaching. I'm going to challenge you to change that in this episode. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Burning yourself out will only get you so far before you have to re-eval...
Mentorship is one of my favorite topics to talk about and it’s something I have spoken about in length. I’ve even given presentations on the topic. We’ve got a special guest today talking to us about mentorships and the gaps that have been discovered over the years. Kerry Drake is the founder of KD Talks, a Canadian-based professional development company dedicated to empowering early childhood educators through mentorship, workshops, and practical strategies for growth. With a passion f...
If you're a teacher who is sick of living paycheck to paycheck but really don't want to go and get that 2nd or 3rd job, this episode is for you! I have been coaching teachers to help them start side hustles inside of my signature program, Passion to Profit. I walk my clients through a 3 step process that helps them to not only come up with their side hustle idea and offer but also attract their first 1-3 clients. Clarity & Mindset ResetKnow Your PeopleOffer Made, Money Made3 K...
If you've dreamt of building community in your classroom, but it feels impossible or overwhelming... you're in the right place. In today's episode, I had an incredible guest who guides and mentors teachers in the classroom and helps them build community. Donna is a full time tenure teacher at Vanier College. She has been teaching mentoring and supporting educators for more than 25 years. She is the founder of the Infinite Educator. A child care consulting firm that provides mentoring an...
We forget to bring JOY into our classrooms, especially when we feel that sense of overwhelm and stress. This is just as much a reminder for me as it is for you. It's something I've struggled with and wanted to bring to the podcast. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: We tend to forget was fun and joy is when things get busy because we start to think of fun as irresponsible and unprofessional.When you bring fun into your classroom you end up engaging students, creating classroom culture, and improves your energy...
If you've ever wanted to make a difference beyond your classroom walls, this is the perfect episode for you to dive into. Today, I had my incredible friend Carla Ward on the podcast to talk to you about building influence beyond the classroom; specifically by starting your very own podcast. Carla is the creator and host of The Everything ECE Podcast, a top-rated show that’s become a go-to resource for early childhood professionals across the globe. With almost 200 episodes, she has buil...
I had the pleasure of having Dr. Sheila Bishop on the podcast to talk about how to think about and use money differently. Dr. Sheila is a public health scientist and creator of Piggy Bank Pathways, a financial literacy program that helps teachers and families raise money - smart kids. She blends research, real life experience, and joyful storytelling to make financial education simple, practical, and fun for the classroom. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Teachers are way more likely to become millionaires t...
It's so easy to fall into doing all the things once we go back to school from winter break. We feel motivated because we've had the time off. We have a lot more energy than we did before. But is that really is a reason to end up in burnout? Today, Adva discusses the importance of doing less. It doesn't mean don't work hard BUT it does emphasize the importance of not doing it ALL, all day every day. She talks about the specific signs of burnout she saw when she tried to do it all a few y...
Adva shares about pressing pause on the podcast with so many other factors needing her attention. Although Adva loves to share with you each week and give you the little nuggets you need inside your classroom, Adva had to make the hard decision to pause until 2026. But don't worry! There are SO many amazing guests already lined up for 2026. Get ready for another incredible season of the Shaping Little Minds podcast with some new upgrades coming soon. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:...
I have seen many teachers posting about their colleagues disrespecting them at school and decided to do an episode on this so that you can approach these situations with grace and without having to be confrontation. In this episode, we dive into: why it hurts so much a mindset shift that will change everythingtactical ways to respond to someone who is being disrespectfuland the importance of protecting your peace3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: It can feel personal when a colleague is disrespectful but ...
December is a month that can bring about stress and overwhelm in many teachers lives. It can be a month that just feel never ending and when teachers end up just counting down the days. I've definitely been there! In today's episode, I break down 3 tools and strategies you can use as we near the end of November, to help you prepare for a December of EASE. Bringing creativity back into teachingSetting boundaries at work and in lifeVisualizing the reality you want to see & creat...
The holiday season is quickly approaching and it can start feel like you're running on empty. In my weekly support session with my Passion to Profit clients, this was the theme this past week. My clients came into the session feeling depleted and like they are running on empty constantly. In this episode, I give you 3 strategies that I shared with my clients to help you as you navigate the upcoming holiday season. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: You're not alone in feeling like you're running on empty...
It's November... which means holiday season is approaching and that could bring up stress and overwhelm for many teachers. It is no secret that I was struggling at the beginning of the school year and during fall break, I put systems into place that would create a semblance of calm. As I've said many times, the energy you bring into your classroom is the energy your students will feed off of. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Systems in place both in life and in the classroom helps a TREMENDOUS amount w...
Rest is something so many use as a reward for all the hard work they do -- never listen to their body when it's screaming it needs rest. There's this belief in today's society that being busy makes a person worthy of all the things they want to achieve in life. Unfortunately, the only thing that creates is a case of severe burnout. In today's episode, Adva discusses the phrase "Rest Creates Momentum" and how she took that not only into her teaching practice but into her life outside of the cl...
If you're a teacher who struggles to teach reading, know you're not alone. In today's episode, Stefanie dives into how movement can actually help children learn to read and how teachers can incorporate this into their classroom without overwhelm. Stefanie Hohl is the creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, a multisensory learn-to-read program that has helped thousands of children worldwide build strong literacy foundations. With a Master’s degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction and exp...
This was the year that I felt very disconnected from my students. I kept saying how much I miss my students from last school year. And to be completely honest, the recording for this podcast episode helped me find why I kept hitting barriers while also teaching YOU the importance of connection and the "how to" of connecting with your students. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: There is a different between being able to manage the classroom and having the ability to connect with your studentsWhen you bui...
In today’s episode, I am covering one of my favorite topics – I’ve consistently spoken about it over the last few years. Reclaiming your identity outside of the classroom. This is a critical part of becoming an incredible teacher — I believe that when you can create an identity outside of teaching and the classroom, you become the teacher you want to be. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Taking the first step to reclaim your identity outside of the classroom is probably the hardest partThe burnout...
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