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In this episode of Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher, Jess shares the real story behind her Australia trip: the one that was supposed to be magical, adventurous, and full of teacher-travel joy… but ended up turning into a crash course in listening to her body.

What begins as an exciting journey across the world quickly shifts when Jess gets unexpectedly sick far from home. Through humor, honesty, and a whole lot of vulnerability, she unpacks what that experience taught her about rest, burnout, and the way teachers push themselves long past their own limits.

This episode dives into:

• Why teachers wait until they’re forced to rest
• How our bodies whisper before they scream
• What happens when adventure and exhaustion collide
• The guilt we feel when we actually slow down
• Practical ways to rest before reaching a breaking point

Jess connects the dots between travel burnout and teacher burnout, reminding listeners that rest isn’t something we earn: it’s something we need in order to stay human. If you’ve been running on fumes, pushing through every ache, or telling yourself “I’ll rest when things calm down,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Come for the story, stay for the reflection, and leave feeling seen, understood, and a little bit softer toward yourself.