Welcome to The Burned-In Teacher Podcast

When I reflect on the seasons of burnout I have been in, I noticed 10 consistent things that not only contributed to my burnout but kept me stuck in it for far too long.  After I explain to you my 10 biggest burnout mistakes, I share...

The increase of problematic student behavior is a common thread when talking with teachers about their burnout.  This burnout occurs due to the exhaustion that happens when constantly dealing with problem behaviors, especially when they...

Burnout is tough and no one wants to be in that perpetual state of negativity, overwhelm, anxiety, and despair.  It’s understandable why burnout is something that one tries to avoid, but what if we look at burnout from a...

I’m celebrating episode 100 by hosting a live Q&A session with the people who make the Burned-In Teacher Podcast possible - the listeners! I answer questions ranging from "What do you believe is the catalyst to teacher burnout?"...

Leaders are readers - that’s right.  Leaders understand the importance of always striving to be the best version of themselves, which one can do by consuming powerful and motivating content through reading.  

In this episode,...

Have you ever been in that place where you feel like you are just a robot going through the motions?  Like it almost feels like you are going through your day on autopilot and you are just going through the motions which cause you to feel...

This past school year sure has had its challenges that have been weighing heavy on the hearts of many educators.  This added “weight” fosters feelings of burnout due to the lack of control and not knowing what new challenge is...

Many teachers that I work with and talk to identify themselves as “people pleasers”. These people work hard during their day to make sure that everyone they encounter is happy because they believe that, if the people around them are...

Being grounded and intimately connected with yourself - both physically and emotionally - is important.  This connectedness allows us to feel when we are out of alignment (burned out) as well as giving us insight for how to remedy...

I will be happy when…

Things will be better when…

I’ll start when…

These are all excuses that we tell ourselves that limit us, that keep us stuck.  We need to stop making excuses and waiting for the...