Teaching through Emotions: how to feel better and teach better

This podcast is an incredible help to teachers and addresses topics that are typically not part of conversations about pedagogy or educational development: the emotions and relationships that teachers experience in the classroom. I have benefitted from Betsy Burris’ thoughtful advice for years and am so thrilled she is sharing ideas and insights as a regular podcast. I am a huge fan and would recommend this podcast to teachers at all levels. A very unique and helpful voice!

I really like this podcast because the conversations between Betsy and Joe are honest and brash— they don’t feel the need to be diplomatic (though they are unfailingly empathetic). This brash honesty keeps me listening, because these feel like the conversations that could or should be happening in teachers’ lounges- airing of legit frustrations with specialized professional insight that can guide people towards better outcomes (and better self-awareness).

I listened to the May 1 episode because my friend was on it! What an enjoyable podcast to listen to and learn from! There were things I learned that would help me in my everyday life, but would have certainly helped if I was still teaching. Betsy and her guest have a great conversation about my friend’s teaching and wellness journey. They also discussed self-care, but more importantly, about being cared for, not only in one’s personal life, but in one’s professional life. Definitely worth listening to!

Listening to the Teaching through Emotions podcast is like savoring that first cup of coffee in the morning. It wakes you up to your working environment and to the group dynamics of the people with whom you work. It tunes you in, so that you're focused on how you contribute to that environment and those relationships. It gives you the energy and tools you need to meet those dynamics head-on, in a productive way. And lastly, it warms your soul, in that Betsy's approach is witty, direct, and no-nonsense, yet also supportive-- she acknowledges that we all have human foibles and aren't perfect. The listener feels seen and valued as a person and as an educator, as someone doing important work. I recommend it to anyone who wants some fuel to improve their practice!