⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion about suicide.

In this Do You Hear Yourself? episode, Back to School, Back to Life, Back to Reality, Dr. Tamora McConnell Porter shares her journey into education and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the power of relationships with students and colleagues, and the responsibility educators carry in supporting student mental health.

Dr. McConnell also sheds light on the challenges educators face in protecting their own well-being, offering insight on self-care strategies, setting boundaries, and building community support. As the episode closes out Suicide Prevention Month and welcomes the back-to-school season, it serves as both encouragement and a reminder: educators must prioritize their mental health in order to thrive personally and professionally.