The Resilient Teacher Podcast

Brittany Blackwell, Teacher Burnout Tips

Welcome to the Resilient Teacher Podcast - the show that will give overwhelmed educators the support, tools, and mindset to reduce teacher burnout and keep teaching sustainable. Each week, Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. & her guests will share inspiration and actionable steps to avoid or recover from the dreaded teacher burnout. You'll be inspired to individualize self-care and learn to prioritize your well-being and mental health, all while making a bigger impact on your classrooms and community. Follow Brittany on Instagram @teachingmindbodyandsoul & learn more at teachingmindbodyandsoul.com

  1. 1 dag geleden

    156. Reignited By Community: How Two Educators Turned Conversation Into a Career Highlight with David Berner and Jeremy Mikla from Integrate This! Podcast

    Ever feel like you're doing the same thing, in the same building, with the same people — year after year — and you're starting to lose the spark? This episode might be the reset you didn't know you needed. Recorded live at ISTE, this episode flips the mic: I'm joined by David Berner and Jeremy Mikla, hosts of the Integrate This podcast, for a conversation about what actually reignited their passion in this profession — and what quietly burned it out. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode156 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  2. 14 jul

    155. Why Teacher Burnout Makes You Put Your Life on Hold

    Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll do it after this school year" or "We'll take that trip next summer"? Teacher burnout doesn't just leave us exhausted. It quietly convinces us that our lives can wait. We postpone the vacations, the hobbies, the dinners with friends, and the moments with the people we love because we're waiting for the perfect time. But what if that time never comes? In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected lesson I learned from a family trip to Yellowstone that I almost didn't take. It wasn't the breathtaking views that changed me. It was realizing how easily burnout had convinced me to postpone living. If you've been waiting for permission to prioritize yourself, your family, or the life you're working so hard to build, this conversation is your reminder that later isn't guaranteed. Check out the full episode shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode155 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  3. 7 jul

    154. From Reluctant to Reader: What Actually Gets Kids to Love Reading Again with Dr. Gene Kerns

    We talk a lot about surviving the school year on this podcast but today we're talking about something that impacts every single one of your students: reading. And I brought in someone who's been fighting this fight for two decades. Dr. Gene Kerns is a third-generation educator and a 20-year veteran of Renaissance, the company behind Accelerated Reader. We got into why kids are reading less than ever, what the latest NAEP data is really telling us, and the simple, research-backed habits that can turn even your most reluctant reader around. If you've ever felt like you're losing the battle to get your kids (students or your own) to actually want to pick up a book, this episode is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating it. Check out the full shownotes: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode154 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators. This episode is sponsored by Renaissance, which offers Accelerated Reader and myON, along with the new Renaissance Literacy solution — bringing together reading assessment, instructional resources, skills practice, and authentic reading experiences to support literacy in every classroom, every day. Learn more at renaissance.com/literacy.

  4. 10 mrt

    153. Teacher Guilt & Decision Fatigue: The Silent Burnout Triggers

    Have you ever walked into the copy room, stood there for a full ten seconds, and genuinely couldn't remember why you came in — and it wasn't even noon? That's not forgetfulness. That's your brain after hours of nonstop, emotionally loaded decisions. And if you're carrying teacher guilt every night on top of that — the voice that says you should be doing more — those two things are quietly feeding each other in a cycle that can grind you down all year long. In this episode, Brittany breaks down two of the most overlooked silent burnout triggers: teacher guilt and decision fatigue. She unpacks what's actually happening in your brain (spoiler: it's neuroscience, not weakness), why these two things fuel each other, and three real-life shifts you can make starting today. You're not broken. You're running a perfectly human brain through an inhuman amount of stress. This episode will help you start making small, intentional choices to take some of that back. 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  5. 25 feb

    152. Project Based Learning and Teacher Burnout: How PBL Restores Teacher Agency and Joy with Joel Smith

    If you have ever felt like you spend more time managing compliance than actually teaching, this conversation is going to hit home. In this episode, I sit down with former educator Joel Smith to unpack what is really driving teacher burnout right now. We dig into fear based compliance, evaluation pressure, stacked cognitive load, and what happens when teachers lose agency in their own classrooms. Joel shares how project based learning can shift the entire classroom experience, not just for students, but for teachers too. When we are trusted as professionals and given room to design authentic learning experiences, something powerful happens. Energy returns. Confidence grows. Joy becomes visible again. And yes, we talk about how to actually start. 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  6. 10 feb

    151. You’re Allowed to Come Back Slowly: Burnout, Capacity, and Stepping Back Without Losing Yourself

    After six months away from the microphone, I knew this episode couldn’t be about catching up. It had to be about telling the truth. Because sometimes life changes us before we fully realize it… and the pace that once felt natural no longer fits. In this return, I’m sharing what I learned when my own capacity shifted, why I chose to get quiet, and how that decision reshaped the way I think about burnout, leadership, and sustainability. If you’ve ever wanted to step back from something you deeply care about but questioned whether you were allowed to, this conversation is for you. 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  7. 29-07-2025

    150. The Hidden Link Between Sugar Cravings and Teacher Burnout (and How to Break Free)

    Are you constantly exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering why burnout feels impossible to overcome? What if your constant fatigue and lack of motivation have less to do with willpower and more to do with your blood sugar? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Banks, a former teacher turned health coach, who completely transformed her life by healing her relationship with food and ditching the all-or-nothing mindset. Laura shares her personal struggles with diets, sugar cravings, and shame, and how she finally found a sustainable way to get healthy and stay that way. We dive into the surprising connection between sugar cravings, blood sugar levels, and teacher burnout, plus how you can finally break free from the guilt spiral around food. Listen to the full episode: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode150 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

  8. 15-07-2025

    149. Burned Out by Buzzwords? How Learning A-Z Makes the Science of Reading Doable with Special Guest Aaron Ingold

    Teachers are being asked to do more than ever—with less time, support, and capacity. And when it comes to implementing research-backed approaches like the Science of Reading, the last thing they need is another thing on their plate. In this episode, recorded live at ISTE, I'm joined by Aaron Ingold from Learning A-Z to talk about how they're helping teachers implement foundational literacy practices with practical, flexible tools that respect teachers’ time and sanity. This episode is sponsored by Learning A-Z. 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here!  ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resilient Teacher Podcast: Ask anything about burnout, recovery, self-care, simplification, and get your questions answered on the show. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/ask ✨While this podcast is meant to be helpful for teachers and their mental health, it is not a replacement for therapy or medical care from a licensed professional. Head over to teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/talkspace to save $100 on your first month of accessible therapy from a licensed professional by using the code: SPACE! 🚨Get on the Waitlist for the Automate Your Classroom course & be the first to know how to simplify teacher tasks and create automations so that you can reduce time wasting tasks, set it and forget it, and have the time to do the things you actually want to do in teaching here! 👩🏻‍💻Get on the Individualized EduCare Program Waitlist and be the first to know when the doors open & special promotions here! 💬PS: Has this podcast been helpful for you? Quick! Screenshot this episode, add it to IG, and tag me @itsbrittanyblackwell This helps spread the word of this podcast to other educators.

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Welcome to the Resilient Teacher Podcast - the show that will give overwhelmed educators the support, tools, and mindset to reduce teacher burnout and keep teaching sustainable. Each week, Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. & her guests will share inspiration and actionable steps to avoid or recover from the dreaded teacher burnout. You'll be inspired to individualize self-care and learn to prioritize your well-being and mental health, all while making a bigger impact on your classrooms and community. Follow Brittany on Instagram @teachingmindbodyandsoul & learn more at teachingmindbodyandsoul.com

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