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This teacher podcast is for all educators who want to regain control of their time and energy and rekindle their passion for teaching. It is full of tips for teachers who want to overcome teacher burnout, invest in authentic teacher self-care, and create a sustainable work-life balance through better habits and confidently setting boundaries.
Grace combines her 20-year classroom experience and training in NLP and life coaching to inspire, entertain, and support educators to feel more empowered to create their unique path in an education system that can be overwhelming and stressful. This podcast for educators delivers the kind of teacher professional development you've always wished you could receive. It is the perfect balance of teacher personal growth tips, life-coaching and encouragement for overwhelmed educators.
Once you understand that your energy teaches more than your lesson plans, you'll realize that feeling empowered to create your own teaching experience is the best thing you can do for yourself, your family, and your students. You'll discover that feeling empowered is the ultimate inspiration for teachers.
This educator podcast is for you if you've ever asked yourself:
1. How can teachers set boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance?
2. What are some signs of burnout in teachers, and how can it be prevented?
3. What can schools do to support teacher well-being and prevent burnout?
4. What ways can schools create a wellness culture that supports both students and teachers?
5. What are the best podcasts for teachers who want practical strategies for proper self-care and inspiration for teachers?
6. What are some positive mindsets and strategies to help me put the fun and joy back in my classroom and fall back in love with teaching?
7. What resources can support me if I am struggling and starting to think that a career in education may not be sustainable?
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Send us a text In 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, expli...
Send us a text 🎯 Transform Your Teaching with These Powerful Questions That Change EverythingAre you feeling overwhelmed in your classroom? Discover how asking the right questions can completely shift your teaching experience from stressed to empowered! In this episode, learn practical strategies to handle challenging student behavior, navigate workplace negativity, and maintain professional boundaries - all through the power of empowering questions. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 🧠 Why "why" questio...
Send us a text If there were one word separating joyful, impactful teachers from those stuck in overwhelm, and burnout, wouldn’t you want to know it? 🚀 Spoiler alert: It’s Empowerment. In this foundational episode, we’ll unpack how you can claim it, why it’s essential for thriving in your teaching career, and how it transforms every part of your life. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The #1 Word You Need: Empowerment isn’t something given—it’s something you claim. Discover how this mindset shift change...
Send us a text Finally! An educational podcast for your classroom that you and your students will enjoy AND helps with listening comprehension. In this week's episode, I sat down with Jerry Kolber - the Emmy-nominated creator of Brain Games (yes, THAT Brain Games!) - and he shared an incredible FREE resource that's perfect for: Building listening comprehension skillsThose tricky transition timesWhen you need a quality 15-minute activityGetting kids excited about learningPlus, he's offe...
Send us a text 🌟 Teacher Growth Reimagined: Why "Being" Beats "Doing" - A Fresh Take on New Year's Resolutions Are you one of the 80% of teachers whose New Year's resolutions have already fallen apart? Don't worry - you're not alone! Let's ditch the "new year, new you" pressure and focus on something more powerful: identity-based growth. 🌱 Key sections of this episode: Identity Over Actions 💫 Focus on WHO you want to be rather than WHAT you want to do Your personality isn't fixed - you can in...
Send us a text It's time to level up your teacher communication! Could YOU be unintentionally pushing your teaching colleagues away? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the seemingly helpful phrases that might actually be damaging your workplace relationships. Whether you're a veteran teacher or new to the classroom, these common expressions could create tension without you even realizing it! 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🤐 The dangerous trap of "it could be worse" and why this well-meaning phrase ...
Send us a text In 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 a...
Send us a text This week's ENCORE🎙️ episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if they are taking our "drink to escape/cope" culture too far. As teachers, many of us joke about needing our "lesson planning juice," but some of us have a nagging feeling that maybe our life would be better without alcohol. Educators, this is a judgment-free zone. It's an invitation to honestly ask yourself if some of your habits may be fueling your teacher stress and anxiety, not relieving them. Listen along t...
Send us a text EXCLUSIVE $7 30-Day Trial for the Balanced Teacher Membership Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life? SPECIAL 30-Day TRIAL to The Balanced Teacher Membership www.gracestevens.com/30days 📘 My latest (and greatest!) book: The Empowered Teacher Toolkit Check out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book here Wanna get social? https://www.tiktok.com/@gracestevensteac...
Send 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 ...
Send us a text Are 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...
Send us a text Let me help you get ready to have the best parent-teacher conference season ever! 📝 While it can cause a lot of teacher stress, conferences are an important chance to connect with families. With some preparation, you can make conferences productive and positive! In this episode I do do a deep dive into these top 5 strategies to help everything run smoothly. 🔑 First, leverage technology to take yourself out of the scheduling drama! It will also help you meet the needs of ...
Send us a text In 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 b...
Send us a text Beating the Sunday Scaries: 5 Game-Changing Tips for Teachers That pit in your stomach on Sunday afternoon? You're not alone. As educators, we've ALL felt that weekend-ruining anxiety creeping in. But here's the truth: you don't have to live with the Sunday Scaries forever. In this episode, I'm sharing my battle-tested strategies that helped me transform my weekends from dread-filled to rejuvenating. 🎯 In This Episode You'll Discover: 💡 Why it's NOT "just teaching" - the surpr...
Send us a text Teachers, 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 “love...
Send us a text 🎙️ 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 you enjoy this jolt of inspiration and empowerment for teachers! And if you appreciate my content, I humbly invite you to "pay it forward" and share this episode with a colleague. Everyone wins 💛 This one is all about the mindset of "enough." I promise you, you are enough, you do e...
Send us a text 🎓 Breaking Down Dyslexia: What Every Teacher Needs to Know (But Was Never Taught!) Did you know that 1 in 5 students in your classroom may have dyslexia? Yet most of us learned about it in just "two paragraphs" during our teacher training! In this eye-opening episode, we chat with Lisa Parnello, a full-time dyslexia coach who's transforming how we understand and support students with dyslexia. Key Takeaways: 📚 Dyslexia isn't about seeing letters backward - it's about how the br...
Send us a text Many 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 Teachers Sett...
Send us a text 🚀 3 Simple Ways to Help Your Students Thrive (By Doing Less!) In this episode, I reflect on an "Open Letter to Parents from Your Child's Teacher" that I wrote for ThriveGlobal.com back in 2019. I take another look into three game-changing habits that can transform your classroom dynamics and help your students develop crucial life skills. 📌 Key Takeaways: 🎭 Let natural consequences be the teacher🧠 Foster persistence in problem-solving🤝 Empower students to navigate social...
Send us a text Are 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 t...
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