Balanced Black Educator

  Season 3 Episode 1 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s3e1 Summary If you've ever felt the pit of anxiety in your stomach on Sunday evening as you anticipate the work week ahead, this episode is for you. Listen in as we dig into the root of where work-related stress meets worry and overwhelm - and what to do about it. I dive into 3 strategies you can implement (from both a mind and body approach) to help you explore how to quiet that voice that won't let you truly rest and how to free yourself from the constant battle within so that you can maintain your peace throughout the school year. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: My FREE online, training - SLAY Your Sunday Scaries:  SLAY Your Sunday Scaries   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 9 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e9 Summary Educators are under tremendous workloads in a sector that is under-funded and under-paid - which absolutely contributes to a valid feeling of time scarcity among educators. We have to acknowledge these constraints and we also have to acknowledge that as individual people within this damaged system, we can only do what is within our control. In this episode I talk about the importance of boundaries and the proper mindset to ensure you can continue to prioritize what matters most. The good news is these changes are absolutely within your control to shift your response to create more space for yourself and your wellness over time. If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system you're invited to join me for a FREE live, private training '3 Ways to Reduce Stress, Invite Calm, and Reset Your Nervous System as a Black Educator' happening in just 4 weeks! Feel free to register for this FREE training at (BalancedBlackEducator.com/reset) I promise you'll learn something new and get to know a little more about me and the work I do! The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: My FREE Live, Private Training on Jan. 8th at 1pm Central.  '3 Ways to Reduce Stress, Invite Calm, and Reset Your Nervous System' Register for FREE here: I'm Ready For a FREE RESET!   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 7 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e7 Summary In part 2 of this 2-part episode, I take a further look at the effects of being an educator at the nervous system level. Discussion continues around the various degrees of stress and what puts Black educators in a unique and challenging position when it comes to the internal and external barriers of regulating your nervous system. If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system and reduce your stress as a Black educator, feel free to add your name to the GroundED™ waitlist (at no obligation to you)! (BalancedBlackEducator.com/waitlist) You'll be the first to know when enrollment opens and gain access to early bird pricing and special bonuses. I'll be sharing more about this incredible program over the next few weeks! The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!  I'm Ready to Get GroundED™   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee" If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 5 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e5 Summary I believe that Vagus nerve activation and autonomic nervous system management should be required training in every K12 and Higher Ed setting. If you have no idea what I am referring to, take a listen to this week's episode to learn more about your nervous system and find out how to take your self-care practices to the next level of effectiveness through self-regulation. If your self-care is no longer giving what it's supposed to give, discover what you should be focusing on instead. Especially if you're feeling like you need more from your current self-care routine. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!  I'm Ready to Get GroundED™   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee" If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 4 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e4 Summary This is a super short update to briefly discuss what I'm currently working on and to give a preview of what's to come next month - when I introduce my Self-Regulation RESET™ framework as I release my GroundED™ group coaching program very soon! When I return to the podcast in mid-November, I plan to release a weekly episode until the beginning of next year to offer additional support as you finish out the semester! The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com  

Season 2 Episode 3 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e3 Summary When there's talk about educators practicing self care or unapologetically prioritizing their wellness, there's a little bit of hesitation or reservation because (1) educators may feel guilty because they've been so indoctrinated to always 'put students first' and (2) educators feel that others may perceive them as selfish. We explore what the word 'selfish' means as it relates to overall educator well-being and how centering your own well-being as an educator actually allows you to be more generous with those around you. In this episode, I break down 3 factors to consider how being 'selfish' actually allows you to be more generous both professionally and personally - especially over time. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 2 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e2 Summary When it comes to some of the core factors that contribute to educator burnout, it's only fair to ask the question - is it really 100% about burnout or could it have more to do with exploitation? I explore this topic of burnout vs. exploitation a bit further and the ways that you as a Black educator may be subjected to exploitation that you might not always be aware of… In this episode, I break down 3 exploitative educational practices that have become normalized and what Black educators can do about it. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e1 Summary Whether you are approaching this school year somewhat reluctantly or with enthusiasm - as we're entering the month of August, it's officially "back to school" season. Now is the time to think about what's coming up this school year and how to avoid the burnout cycle that so many educators experience. In this episode, we break down 3 different strategies that you can implement to interrupt and disrupt the dreaded educator burnout cycle. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/08 Summary As the semester and school year comes to a close, you may be looking forward to what your summer break holds - including plenty of rest!  In this episode, I explore how nature can help you connect with yourself to reduce stress, how nature can help normalize your experience no matter your current energy level, and how nature can help guide you towards more restorative rest - especially during the summer months. Join us for Season 2 kicking off August 14th! The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/07 Summary This episode explores the benefit of evaluating your ideal day as visualization is such an important tool when it comes to stress management. In order for you to actually bring your ideal day into existence, you have to first allow yourself to imagine what is possible and what is realistic for you - and for you to get clear on how you want your ideal day to look and feel. Taking time out to think about your ideal life can be a very powerful activity but we're breaking it down into something much more manageable by only focusing on your ideal day. In this episode I discuss the importance of evaluating your ideal day as a next step to get more clarity on how to integrate your values throughout your day to day life as you imagine what you would do if you had more freedom and flexibility. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/06   Summary This episode explores concepts related to what your support system looks like, what it means to be engaged in community care, and also explores the one thing you're probably not asking for enough - and how all of these things together help to reduce stress. It's no secret that educators are asked to do a lot - like a WHOLE lot. This unfortunately normalizes the idea or the unrealistic expectation that educators are supposed to do ALL the things with very little support from others. And if you couple this along with the "Strong Black Woman" narrative that many of us as educators carry, it's a recipe for burnout if it's left unchecked.  In this episode I break down the importance of getting help from others even if it's something you're not used to. I also outline the first few steps you can take to start the process of receiving extra support. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/05   Summary This episode is all about 'Finding Joy and Alignment in Your Work' with the key word here being alignment  - which is another way of assessing how much of your day is representative of what brings you joy. If you're currently struggling with this type of alignment or trying to define what joy means for you, then a conversation about values is definitely in order.  In this episode, I discuss ways to help you identify your highest priorities and motivations to discover your core values. I also talk about living your life in a way that reflects those values where a natural byproduct of this alignment is increased joy in your work and in your day to day life. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/04   Summary The idea of spending more time alone may sound completely unrealistic or unachievable - especially as a busy and exhausted educator, but what may seem to be the most challenging task of spending more time alone may very well be one of the most important tasks to your overall mental wellness.  In this episode I break down the importance of carving out some time just for you even if you are spending the majority of your weekdays with students and other colleagues in your schools/campuses. I also explore some creative ways to consistently incorporate more time to yourself. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/03   Summary When you think about all of the things that can collectively lead to burnout, we are quick to think about the physical toll in terms of exhaustion or fatigue, but you also have to focus on the emotional and mental factors that can lead to burnout. There is a real connection between our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and outcomes so in this episode I focus just a bit on the mental aspect of this which mostly consists of our thoughts and how having more realistic expectations of ourselves and others creates more space for compassion during difficult times. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/02   Summary When you experience feelings of overwhelm, fatigue, or just low energy levels all around - trying to navigate work and home life is challenging for a lot of people - and especially educators.  The #1 thing Black educators that I've spoken to have said they wanted more of when it comes to managing their stress and prioritizing their wellness is  - BALANCE. For this episode I break down three approaches that can help you to be more in tune with your current energy levels and help maintain more of a balanced energy going forward. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/01 Summary This episode serves as a welcome and introduction to the Balanced Black Educator podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. I briefly share about my story and background in the education and mental health field, how this entire Balanced Black Educator brand came into existence, and what you can expect going forward. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Stress Management and Burnout Prevention Guide   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 10 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e10 Summary The first step in our liberation work as educators is being able to notice and name some of the specific issues that are unique to the Black educator experience. In this unapologetic episode, I talk about terms such as racial battle fatigue, microaggressions, anti-blackness, and afro-pessimism and how these concepts play out within our educational environments often with harmful results. I conclude with what you can shift your focus on instead to help minimize the damaging effects of these experiences. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes/Apple feed): https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: The FREE Balanced Black Educator -  Self-RegulatED™ Educator Planner   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode: N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee." If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info: Instagram and Facebook @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 8 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e8 Summary In this episode I talk about the importance of having a daily wellness practice already planned and designed for you to guard against decision fatigue and to ensure a variety of options are available to you that actually work to reset your nervous system. I also discuss aspects of Overload Theory, how it relates specifically to Black educators, and how having a well developed wellness practice that activates the Ventral vagal part of the Vagus Nerve in your body can counteract the components of this theory to improve your stress resilience. If you'd like to learn more about what it takes to reset your nervous system and reduce your stress as a Black educator, feel free to add your name to the GroundED™ waitlist (at no obligation to you) -  (BalancedBlackEducator.com/waitlist) You'll be the first to know when enrollment opens and gain access to early bird pricing and special bonuses. I'll be sharing more about this incredible program over the next few weeks! The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!  I'm Ready to Get GroundED™   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

Season 2 Episode 6 Episode link: https://BalancedBlackEducator.com/podcast/s2e6 Summary If you have ever felt or are currently feeling fatigue, chronic stress, or on the brink of burnout - or any other type of dysregulation - then this episode is for you. Let's face it, as a Black educator, it doesn't matter your setting - whether you are in K12 or Higher Ed, just by the nature of the work you do and what it requires of you, I imagine you've experienced some form of exhaustion or stress. In this episode, we're gonna talk about some of the factors that are contributing to these feelings and how your body and nervous system respond under these stressful conditions at the cellular level and what's needed to get yourself back to a regulated state. The Balanced Black Educator podcast is a conversation with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers about all things at the intersection of education and mental wellness for Black educators from K12 to Higher Ed. Listen/Follow/Review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher  Enjoying the content on the podcast? You can "buy me a coffee" to show your support!: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (Non-Apple Podcast feed):  https://feeds.libsyn.com/399143/rss   This episode is brought to you by: GroundED™ (group coaching program) - join the waitlist!  I'm Ready to Get GroundED™   Guest/Recommended links mentioned in this episode N/A   Announcements: You can buy me a "coffee" If you find the content on the podcast valuable, you can "buy me a coffee" to show your appreciation! Here: BalancedBlackEducator.com/coffee Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of Black educators who are all working to focus on prioritizing our mental wellness, join us here: Send questions to "Ask Dr. Flowers" You can now send questions for the upcoming "Ask Dr. Flowers" segment that's coming to Balanced Black Educator. Once I get a pool of questions to select from, I can begin rolling out this segment. Just fill out the form here and include hashtag #AskDrFlowers.   Social Media Info Instagram and Facebook: @BalancedBlackEducator Facebook GROUP: Balanced Black Educator: Stress & Wellness Support with Dr. Siobhan D Flowers Hashtag for the podcast: #BBEInClass For more information, please visit BalancedBlackEducator.com

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