The Resilient Teacher Podcast

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140. The Anxious Generation Explained: 3 Reasons Your Classroom Feels Harder Now than Ever Before & What to Do About It Apr 01, 2025

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Teaching in today's world feels more challenging than ever. The stress and anxiety in our classrooms is higher than ever before and it's not just affecting our students but educators as well. In this episode, we dive into the root causes of this rising anxiety, particularly focusing on insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation." These insights could completely change how you manage your classroom, providing practical strategies that will bring ease and balance to both you and your students.

In this episode, we dig into insights from Haidt's book including a notable increase in anxiety, depression, and emotional instability in today's students. We're looking at how smartphones and social media are influencing student's behavior, strategies for establishing routines to reduce anxiety, and the importance of fostering genuine peer support and emotional literacy.

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139. The Modern Classrooms Model: A Sustainable Solution for Teachers with Special Guest Robert Barnett Mar 25, 2025

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Let’s be honest, meeting the diverse needs of 25+ students every day is exhausting. But what if I told you that there’s a practical way that teachers are reclaiming their time, reducing stress, and actually enjoying teaching again? In this episode, I am joined by Robert Barnett from the The Modern Classrooms Project, to chat about how The Modern Classrooms Project has empowered countless teachers to reclaim their time, decrease overwhelm, and rediscover joy in teaching.

If you feel like you’re drowning trying to differentiate for all of your students, this episode is for you! Robert is sharing how he went from frustrated and burned out to energized and connected by simply changing the way he delivered instruction. He’s breaking down strategies for effectively incorporating instructional videos in your classroom, promoting student autonomy, and maintaining motivation without having to micromanage. If you’re looking for actionable tips and encouragement to start making small but impactful changes that will decrease your overwhelm, this is one you don’t want to miss!

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138. Why Traditional Classroom Management Fails (And What to Do Instead) with Special Guest Dr. Bethany Bilodeau Mar 18, 2025

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Classroom management challenges can leave teachers feeling overwhelmed and frustrated—but what if the key to better behavior isn’t stricter rules, but sensory regulation? In this episode, Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, an expert in human behavior with a Doctorate of Arts in Leadership, shares groundbreaking strategies that help both students and teachers feel safe, stay engaged, and reduce stress in the classroom.

Dr. Bilodeau’s career began as a high school biology teacher in Guam, and since then, she has designed innovative programs to help students thrive academically. She holds numerous certifications in behavioral therapies and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2024 Business of the Year in Education and Business Excellence for Social Equity.

In this episode, she explains why traditional classroom management approaches often fall short and how small, simple shifts—like adjusting lighting, incorporating movement, and recognizing positive behaviors—can dramatically improve student engagement and behavior. She also shares insights from her upcoming book, Ease the Pain in the Classroom: A Guide to Safety and Regulation, set to launch in 2025, which provides practical, ready-to-use techniques for educators.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out by behavioral challenges, this episode is packed with doable strategies that won’t add to your already full plate.

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137. Why Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Work—And What to Do Instead with Special Guest Steven Langer Mar 11, 2025

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If you find yourself caught between the stress of work demands and the pressures of home life, this episode is just for you. Teachers often find it especially challenging to find a balance between doing everything they feel they need to for work and maintaining their personal life and well-being. I am so excited to have Steven Langer join me today to talk all about maintaining wellness in both the workplace and in your personal life.

Steven Langer is a former teacher and principal who transitioned to focus on organizational wellness with his company, Well by Design. Steven is sharing valuable insights on fostering positive workplace cultures and redefining the concept of work-life balance into what he describes as "work-life coherence." We are also diving into the importance of self-awareness and communication, the difference between rest and sleep, and how dopamine hacking can help your brain recognize your accomplishments.

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136. Friendship and Burnout: Why Teachers Need Connection for a Sustainable Career Mar 04, 2025

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Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and just overall struggling with burnout, this episode is for you. The truth is burnout isn’t just about stress or workload, but it's actually rooted in disconnection. If you've been trying all the right things like holding boundaries and prioritizing self-care, but you’re still feeling like something's missing, this might just be it.

As teachers, we know firsthand the importance of creating strong, meaningful relationships in the workplace but building those connections isn’t always easy. In this episode, I’m diving into how challenging it can be to form adult friendships. I’m breaking down how proximity, timing, and energy are all key to building true friendships, as well as sharing practical steps to expand your circle and evaluate your school culture. Don’t miss the practical tips for finding your community, even in difficult environments, to help you combat burnout.

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135. Feeding Student Needs for Better Behavior Management and Reducing Teacher Burnout with Special Guest Michele Holiday Feb 25, 2025

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There’s no doubt that student behavior and managing our classrooms is a common challenge and can be a big component to teacher burnout. If you’re feeling exhausted and stressed over student behavior but aren’t sure where to go for solutions, you’re in the right place! I have Michele Holiday joining me today to share some practical strategies for managing classroom dynamics effectively.

Michele Holiday is a behavior strategist and owner of Feed Their Needs where she helps teachers, schools, districts, and student based organizations with strategies, systems, and insight on how to manage their students and their learning environments. Michele is sharing some incredible, actionable tips you can use to reduce stress while maintaining a positive environment for both you and your students.

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134. How Student Social Media Habits Are Driving Teacher Burnout—and How to Fix It with Special Guest Laura Tierney Feb 18, 2025

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Social media's impact on students and teachers goes far beyond just distraction. For many teachers, social media, managing digital distractions in the classroom, and keeping up with the latest tech trends are fueling their stress and burnout. In this episode I am joined by Laura Tierney to chat about the impact of social media on teacher burnout and what we can do about it.

Laura Tierney is the founder and CEO of The Social Institute and creator of the peer to peer learning platform, #WinAtSocial. We're chatting about the role social media plays in education and in student life, as well as how teachers can utilize technology for learning and manage the pressures it creates. With Laura’s insights, you’ll feel confident to manage the impact of social media in positive ways, create tech policies that actually work, and set boundaries to reclaim balance in this digital world.

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133. Overwhelmed by Student Behaviors? Expert Micro-Wellness Strategies to Manage Classroom Stress with Special Guest Jessica Werner Feb 11, 2025

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Have you been feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with the increasing challenges in the classroom? It seems like ever since the pandemic, there are just more and more challenges that teachers face every day such as growing workloads and rising behavioral challenges. This can make it difficult for even the most passionate teachers. My guest today, Dr. Jessica Werner of Northshore Learning, is here to share tips for managing stress in real time to help you navigate those day to day stressors.

Dr. Jessica Werner is the founder and CEO of Northshore Learning where they support educators by incorporating neuroscience insights to help teachers understand both student and teacher behavior on a deeper level. She is sharing insights into the global trends impacting educators and micro wellness strategies you can easily implement for stress management.

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132. Supporting Neurodivergent Students Without Burning Out with Lumio & Special Guest Tisha Poncio Feb 04, 2025

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Teachers everywhere are searching for ways to revitalize their teaching experience and reconnect with their students. That's why I'm thrilled to have Tisha Poncio joins me live from the TCEA conference to share innovative tools and strategies to transform your teaching and alleviate some common stressors teachers are feeling in the classroom.

Tisha Poncio, a seasoned educator, former burned out teacher, and tech enthusiasts offers insights on how Smart Technologies and Lumio can make learning more engaging and manageable. In this episode, she shares how tools like Lumio can help bridge the gap between teachers and their diverse learners. We're diving into leveraging technology for student engagement by making learning fun and interactive, addressing neurodiversity in the classroom, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community.

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131. Empowering Educators: How AI Safeguards Student Well-Being with Student Keeper Jan 28, 2025

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Education technology is rapidly advancing, and understanding how it can benefit both student and teacher well-being is more crucial now than ever. If you're an educator wanting to integrate innovative digital solutions into your classroom to improve your classroom management, enhance student support, and safeguard student well-being, we got you covered!

In this episode, I am joined by Toby Hartmann, CEO of Ativion, live from FETC to get all the details on Ativion's new tool, StudentKeeper. Toby is sharing how StudentKeeper addresses many of the digital learning challenges teachers and students face as well as how this tool helps identify patterns in student behavior, promotes proactive rather than reactive educational strategies, and empowers teachers and schools to tailor technology to their specific needs.

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