ECE in Rural BC

D Schmuecker

A podcast for people in the early childhood care and learning field in British Columbia to connect, talk and learn from each other. Hosted by Danielle Schmuecker. This podcast is supported by ECEBC, WAGE and SRDC but any opinions are those of myself and my guest.

Episodes

  1. 11/02/2023

    Episode Four: Dr Laura Doan on Peer Mentorship

    Welcome to our podcast, exploring what it means to be an early childhood care and learning professional in rural BC.   Once a month we will talk to someone in the field about current issues and how they relate more specifically to educators who live and work in rural or isolated communities. This month I speak with Dr Laura Doan about the Peer Mentorship Program.  Learn more about the Peer Mentoring Program at https://www.ecebc.ca/professional-development/peer-mentoring-program Our reflection question this month is: In what ways are you a leader? How do we lead without hierarchy? Email us at eceinruralbc@gmail.com, look for us on Facebook at the same name https://www.facebook.com/groups/859043128727297/, or email me for a link to our Discord.   This podcast is part of the ECEBC Leading Change Initiative and is supported by Women and Gender Equality and Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. The views expressed in this podcast are mine and not representative of these supporters.    Books and podcasts mentioned in this episode: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends- Marisa G. Franco https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59883574-platonic Real Self-Care: Make Wellness Your Own From The Inside Out- Pooja Lakshmin  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61327482-real-self-care The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters- Priya Parker https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37424706-the-art-of-gathering The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills- Sonny Jane Wise https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60445591-the-neurodivergent-friendly-workbook-of-dbt-skills Thank you so much for listening and I hope you reach out to become part of this community.

    59 min
  2. 06/26/2023

    Episode Three: Brandie Cristales on Burnout

    Welcome to our podcast, exploring what it means to be an early childhood care and learning professional in rural BC.   Once a month we will talk to someone in the field about current issues and how they relate more specifically to educators who live and work in rural or isolated communities. This month I speak with Brandie Cristales, an Educator and fellow member of the Leading Change Initiative with 20 years of experience in the field and a passion for being a voice for others. Our reflection question this month is: What steps do you take to combat burnout and who can you make a connection with to continue that work? Email us at eceinruralbc@gmail.com, look for us on Facebook at the same name https://www.facebook.com/groups/859043128727297/, or email me for a link to our Discord.   This podcast is part of the ECEBC Leading Change Initiative and is supported by Women and Gender Equality and Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. The views expressed in this podcast are mine and not representative of these supporters.    Books and podcasts mentioned in this episode: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40651827-burnout Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From the Inside Out, Samantha Brody ND https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397228-overcoming-overwhelm Dare to Lead, Brene Brown https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40109364-dare-to-lead Self Compassion for Educators, Lisa Baylis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58576272-self-compassion-for-educators Shift episode with Katherine May https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z2se3qZ7yfIHBcqIrJvEf?si=4741d2a5934c4db0   Thank you so much for listening and I hope you reach out to become part of this community.

    32 min
  3. 04/11/2023

    Episode One: Introducing Myself and the Podcast

    Welcome to our podcast, exploring what it means to be an early childhood care and learning professional in rural BC. Once a month we will talk to someone in the field about current issues and how they relate more specifically to educators who live and work in rural or isolated communities. Email us at eceinruralbc@gmail.com, Look for us on Facebook at the same name, or email me for a link to our Discord.  This podcast is part of the ECEBC Leading Change Initiative and supported by Women and Gender Equality and Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. The views expressed in this podcast are mine and not representative of these supporters. Books and Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard   https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54976983-finding-the-mother-tree How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45032310-how-we-show-up Unmasking Autism by Devon Price https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58537365-unmasking-autism  BC’s Path to Universal Childcare by Westcoast Childcare Resource Center  https://open.spotify.com/show/06jo2KVklNZRiPzL2Lw7Ep?si=231421e9a1004d16 On Being with Krista Tippett  https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=ae03f3d21be34993 Reinvent Presents: Where’s My Village  https://open.spotify.com/show/10oREUZB70yCKmagEPgkh2?si=baee04fb56844ded Thank you so much for listening and I hope you reach out to become part of this community.

    17 min

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A podcast for people in the early childhood care and learning field in British Columbia to connect, talk and learn from each other. Hosted by Danielle Schmuecker. This podcast is supported by ECEBC, WAGE and SRDC but any opinions are those of myself and my guest.