The Inspired Teaching Podcast

Walk with Patrick and Julie—two lifelong learners, K-12 mentors, and college professors—on the path of better teaching.
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Conversations about classroom tips and teaching strategies for passionate and reflective educators who believe teaching is more than content. teachinginspiration.substack.com

Episodes

  1. A Framework for Teaching Well—and Living Well

    12/17/2025

    A Framework for Teaching Well—and Living Well

    Julie’s Faculty Focus article: A Professor’s Framework for Meaningful, Joyful and Sustainable Work. Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    12 min
  2. Being Our Best Teaching Selves Through the Holidays

    12/17/2025

    Being Our Best Teaching Selves Through the Holidays

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    36 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    Teaching As Soul Work

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Julie and Patrick This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    37 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    Regulation is Contagious: Supporting Your Nervous System in the Classroom

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    59 min
  5. AI in Teaching and Learning

    10/14/2025

    AI in Teaching and Learning

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    15 min

  6. 10/03/2025

    One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creative Paths to Learning

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    36 min
  7. Teaching Refreshed: Simple Ways to Bring Back the Spark

    09/26/2025

    Teaching Refreshed: Simple Ways to Bring Back the Spark

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    51 min
  8. From Their Seats: How Students May Experience Your Classroom

    09/11/2025

    From Their Seats: How Students May Experience Your Classroom

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    48 min
  9. Active Learning in Every Classroom

    09/04/2025

    Active Learning in Every Classroom

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. ACTIVE LEARNING TOOLBOX: We love this website with many active learning teaching tools. Check these out and add some to your toolbox! You can filter for class size, prep time and even Bloom’s Taxonomy!Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! Until next time, happy teaching! Patrick and Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    48 min

  10. 08/30/2025

    In the Classroom with New Students

    Welcome to season one of The Inspired Teaching Podcast. We’re Patrick and Julie—your guides on this journey. Walk with us—two lifelong learners, K–12 mentors, and college professors—as we help new educators navigate the challenges of stepping into the classroom. Each episode tackles the real problems teachers face: engaging and connecting with students, managing stress, and building confidence while keeping your passion alive. We put your mindset and wellness above all else so you can teach with clarity, confidence, and compassion—without burning out. Through practical strategies and heartfelt stories, we’ll share what we’re learning (and unlearning) about teaching in today’s world. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking for fresh inspiration, this is your space to solve real teaching challenges, reflect, and grow alongside others who believe teaching is about more than just delivering content. Please subscribe on Substack for free to never miss an episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teachinginspiration.substack.com

    58 min
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Conversations about classroom tips and teaching strategies for passionate and reflective educators who believe teaching is more than content. teachinginspiration.substack.com

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