#051: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How to Protect Your Energy and Empower Your Careerwith Grace StevensBurnout isn't a personal failure—it's a systemic challenge, and teachers deserve better.In this episode, Lisa sits down with Grace Stevens, a former corporate VP turned public school teacher, best-selling author, and host of the Teacher Self-Care and Life Balance podcast. Grace shares her journey from corporate America to the classroom—and why protecting your energy is the foundation for both thriving in teaching and navigating career transitions.You’ll learn science-backed strategies for setting healthy boundaries, debunk common myths about burnout, and discover Grace’s ECHO framework for educator empowerment. Whether you're staying in education or exploring new opportunities beyond the classroom, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and re-energized.

Links from Episode:

≫  Free Resource: Guide to Saying No
≫  Website: www.gracestevens.com
≫  Grace Stevens’ Book – Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers
 Available in multiple formats:
 • Paperback: Amazon
 • Kindle Edition: Amazon Kindle
 • Audiobook: Audible
≫ Teacher Career Transition Academy: www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com
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