Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach

In episode 125 of Wife, Teacher, Mommy: The Podcast, our life coaches, including, host Kelsey Sorensen, Bonnie Wiscombe, Chrissy Nichols, Francini Estes, and Kamee Bisson share their insights and personal experiences, focusing on how educators & homeschool parents can create intentional lives and alleviate burnout and overwhelm.
Self-Care and Time Management StrategiesOne of the key themes the coaching panel discusses in the episode is the importance of self-care and effective time management within an educator's busy schedule. Our coaches emphasize the significance of daily care, goal setting, and scheduling backward design. They share valuable insights on time management and befriending the calendar. "Me time" is highlighted as essential for maintaining balance, including practical suggestions for integrating self-care into daily routines, such as utilizing pockets of time during children's activities for personal rejuvenation.
Mindset and Personal Empowerment In the episode, our coaches delve deep into the power of mindset and personal empowerment in combating overwhelm and reclaiming a sense of control. They emphasize the necessity of recognizing one's agency in navigating overwhelming circumstances, by encouraging listeners to assess their priorities and release unnecessary burdens to alleviate stress. Additionally, they advocate for using the phrase "I choose" to reclaim personal power and regain control in daily decision-making so that you can make intentional choices aligned with your well-being.

Balancing Responsibilities and Self-Care A central focus of the discussion is the delicate balance between professional responsibilities and self-care. Our coaches highlight the importance of setting an achievable "minimum baseline" with your daily goals. Plus, they advocate for a mindful approach to balancing internal thought patterns and attitudes by journaling and reframing your thoughts to manage overwhelm and find joy in the face of challenges.

Conclusion and Actionable Insights The insights and strategies offered by our coaches in this episode present actionable steps for educators and homeschool parents to cultivate intentional lives and navigate the complexities of their professional roles. The wisdom our panel shares underscores the significance of self-care, empowerment, mindful scheduling, and flexibility as foundational pillars for creating intentional and fulfilling lives in the education field. By embracing these principles, educators can foster resilience and well-being, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness and impact in the classroom and beyond. With practical strategies and transformative perspectives, our Wife Teacher Mommy coaches illuminate a pathway for educators and homeschool parents to embrace intentional living, nurture self-care, and ultimately craft lives of intention, purpose, and fulfillment.

Resources mentioned:Wife Teacher Mommy ClubEducate and Rejuvenate Summer 2024Bonnie's WebsiteChrissy's WebsiteFrancini's WebsiteKamee's Instagram
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This is one of my favorite podcast episodes that I’ve ever done! I have been a fan of today’s guest for a long time, so this interview was a pinch-me moment.
Our guest today is Kristina Kuzmic! You may know her from Instagram, TikTok, Oprah, or as the author of her best-selling book “Hold On But Don’t Hold Still”. Chances are you’ve seen Kristina.
Kristina Kuzmic is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. It’s not something she ever anticipated doing, but after immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, depression…), Kristina wanted to be for others what she wished someone had been for her during her darkest hours.
In 2011, when Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett’s reality TV competition “Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star,” Oprah said, “What is that THING…that’s so charming and charismatic and connected to the audience that makes you feel like, ‘I know her, I want to be her, I’m like her’… Kristina has all of that. She is an ‘IT PLUS’ girl… I wanna watch her!” 
Since working with Oprah, Kristina has branched out on her own, creating videos about juggling all of life’s challenges and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers and well over half a million Instagram followers. 
Now, with over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope, and humor in a role she never expected to fill.
Typically Kristina offers support and insight on parenting, but in this episode, she dives into subjects and insight that is applicable not only to parents but to teachers as well. This episode will give you inspiration, motivation, and laughs. You don’t want to miss it!
If you enjoy this interview, be sure to join us at Summer Educate and Rejuvenate! You’ll get to be there live interacting in Zoom with Kristina and other teachers enjoying the conference. Get your tickets here!

Recently, we shared a post on Instagram that explained why I don’t love the idea of taking away recess as a punishment for not completing work. We got a lot of engagement on this post,
We heard a lot of feedback from our followers asking if we had a solution, so I decided to do a podcast episode about the benefits of recess and why it should not be taken away as a punishment. Today I'm diving into the positive impacts of recess.
I believe recess is just as important as academic subjects. Movement is necessary for kids to regulate their nervous system and they need to be able to do that throughout the day. If you don't give children an opportunity to get active and use energy, they won't have a chance to regulate their nervous system.
I love focusing on positive rewards with kids. One of the ideas I share in this episode is instead of taking away recess, try incentivizing extra recess, free time at the end of the day, or other special privileges when they complete their work.
For example, if students last 10-15 minutes of your school day, you can reward them with free time as long as their work is complete. Kids who have not finished their work or who didn’t follow the rules as expected will need to finish their work or have reflection time instead.
This way as a natural consequence, the kids will lose that time- without losing the recess time that is essential to their ability to regulate.
Today's episode offers valuable insights into the benefits of recess in schools and offers practical solutions to help kids regulate their nervous system through movement. You don't want to miss it.
And if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to join us at our upcoming Educate and Rejuvenate event this summer. Visit www.educateandrejuvenate.com to register and learn more today!
Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/recess/
Key points about tips why we should stop taking recess away:The importance of recessHow taking away recess can have negative effectsThe benefits of movement for childrenHow movement helps regulate the nervous systemThe benefits of incentivizing extra recess or free time as rewards for completing tasksAnd so much more!
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I just got back from the incredibly inspirational I Can Do It conference and I am so energized and inspired. I experience so many benefits from attending these conferences all about self improvement. So I wanted to share the 4 main takeaway points that I learned at this special conference!
We are going to be talking all about what I learned and was inspired by. I got to hear from so many speakers that offered valuable insights on self-worth, health, memory enhancement, and personal development. I felt so inspired at this conference that I wanted to pass it on to you on today's podcast.
The top 4 tips for self actualization that I dive into:
Interconnected Health Systems: I talk about the interconnectedness of emotional, metabolic, nervous, microbial, immune, and hormonal systems in maintaining overall health.Prioritizing Healing: Allocating time for personal healing amidst life's demands is so important. Discovering Authentic Self: I dive into the importance of embarking on a journey of self-discovery and embrace your true, authentic selves.Community Support: The power of community in personal growth is so real. Shared experiences and mutual encouragement in educational and personal endeavors is invaluable.
Those are just a preview of what we dive into in this episode which is full of inspiration to help you achieve self actualization. Whether you're new to the classroom or a veteran teacher, you won't want to miss this episode that is sure to inspire you.
And if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to join us at our upcoming Educate and Rejuvenate event this summer. Visit www.educateandrejuvenate.com to register and learn more today!
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Whether you practice yoga, are new to yoga or have never done it, you are going to get a lot of inspiration on todays episode on how to calm your teacher life with yoga. We're all about the key benefits of yoga and how it can positively benefit your teacher life with yoga expert and Summer 2024 Educate and Rejuvenate Speaker, Brett Larkin.
Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Brett helps her students find their authentic voice, create thriving online communities, and accelerate their yoga and wellness business revenue.
On today's special episode, we're talking all about how to calm your teacher life with yoga. Brett goes over key benefits to adding yoga into your life and benefits it can add to you teacher life.
Brett dives into how yoga is not just about fancy poses seen on social media. She explains how it's a science of energy management and how it can be beneficial for busy moms and teachers. She explains that the true essence of yoga lies in its ability to help us manage our energy amidst life's challenges, rather than focusing solely on relaxation or physical postures.
Brett provides actionable tips on how to use yoga in action. She dives into the Yuga Sutras: self-awareness, intentional transformation, and surrendering control, which are essential for personal growth and parenting.
This episode is not just for listeners that practice yoga. This episode is full of inspiration on how to be intentional, slow down and be mindful. You don't want to miss it!
And don't miss Brett at this summer's Educate and Rejuvenate conference. Grab your ticket today if you haven't already. Go to educateandrejuvenate.com
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We have a special guest with us on today's podcast! He has been on the podcast before and was a guest speaker at our Winter Educate and Rejuvenate event last you. Since we saw him last, he's been on a hit Netflix show and is selling out shows. We have NYC teacher, stand-up comedian, and Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2024 keynote speaker, Gaspare Randazzo!
Gaspare Randazzo is a teacher in his 11th year in the classroom. When he's not in the classroom, you can find Gaspare doing stand up comedy where he talks about his life as a teacher and his experiences dealing with students from all walks of life. His stories range from students hating him and wanting to punch him in the face to them loving him and bringing him school lunch trays to eat during every period. You may know him from Instagram, TikTok, Co-Host of "The Social Studies Podcast with Joe Dombroski and Gaspare Randazzo" or from the Netflix show, The Trust.
And in case you haven't heard, Gaspare is one of the keynote speakers for this summer's Educate and Rejuvenate alongside Kristina Kuzmic.
We had such a fun conversation on today's episode. Gaspare shares insights into his experience on Netflix's hit reality show, "The Trust,". Gaspare provides behind-the-scenes insight, dives into the show's editing process, the emotional experience of being on a reality show, the audition process and so much more.
We also catch up with how his teacher life and stand up comedy are going. He shares funny stories about how his students have reacted to him being on a Netflix show, how his stand up comedy has changed and more.
If you enjoy this interview, be sure to join us at this summer's Educate and Rejuvenate. It's going to be hilarious AND inspring. You do not want to miss it! Click here to learn more.
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