Happy While Teaching Podcast

Stephanie Bellville

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This podcast is dedicated to helping educators maintain their joy and wellbeing while engaging in their passion for teaching. My goal is to provide thoughtful conversations around a variety of wellness and real-world teacher topics. I do this through solo episodes and thought-provoking interviews with people in the wellness and education spaces. Teacher wellness remains at the heart of this podcast.

5h ago

Episode 45: Preparing for Civil Discourse with Joe Schmidt & Nichelle Pinkney

Anxiety around engaging in civil discourse in the classroom can be a source of stress for educators, but my guests remind us that it doesn't have to be! In this powerful conversation with Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney (co-authors of the book, Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities), we discuss the principles and practices that empower teachers to have powerful conversations in their classrooms. They remind us that with the proper preparation and strategies, these kinds of conversations are not only possible, they are essential to preparing our students to engage in civic society. Here's where you can get your copy of Civil Discourse: Corwin Amazon Connect with Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney on Linked In using their names. Joe can also be found on instagram @madisonteacher For my FREE Teacher Wellness Webinar ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on September 10, 2026 @ 7pm CST sign up ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ . This is a FREE, one-hour webinar to start your school year with clarity and a commitment to your wellbeing. Space is limited! Other places to find me: happywhileteaching.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
4d ago

Episode 44: Tips for a Great 2026-27 School Year

In this episode, I want to welcome everyone to your 2026-27 school year. Whether you are new to teaching, 5 years in or a seasoned veteran, I provide some tips on how to handle the coming year. Here are the things I discuss: 1. Setting Goals for the year 2. Take care of your wellness 3. Focus on the heart of the matter 4. Bring your passion into the classroom 5. Mind your energy 6. Prior preparation prevents piss poor performance 7. Focus on the positive 8. Have a process of reflection 9. Get support when needed 10. Be yourself in the classroom 11. Have fun! You can sign up HERE for my FREE Teacher Wellness Webinar ⁠⁠ on September 10, 2026 @ 7pm CST. This is a FREE, one-hour webinar to start your school year with clarity and a commitment to your wellbeing. Space is limited! Other places to find me: happywhileteaching.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
Aug 11

Episode 43: We The Teachers Congress Reflections w/Ashley Adams and Jessica Culver

In this episode, I reflect upon the incredible We The Teachers Congress , in partnership with the College of William and Mary, with fellow participants Ashley Adams and Jessica Culver. We discuss the value of attending high-quality professional development, what surprised us most about this program, and what we are taking back to our communities. This year's We The Teachers Congress was was dedicated to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Want to learn more about the program, including next year's We The Teachers Congress in Colorado, check out their website here! *Note that Ashley had some technical difficulties toward the end, so we lost her at about 19 minutes. Also, Sign up for my FREE Teacher Wellness Webinar here on September 10, 2026 @ 7pm CST. This is a FREE, one-hour webinar to start your school year with clarity and a commitment to your wellbeing. Space is limited! Other places to find me: happywhileteaching.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
Aug 4

Episode 42: Benefits of Qigong w/Dr. Suzannah Stason

In this episode, we explore Qigong, an ancient Chinese healing modality, with Dr. Suzannah Stason. She shares the many benefits to our wellbeing and offers a 5-minute guided practice (time stamp 16:30) that teachers can squeeze into the day to release stress, reset the nervous system and recharge our batteries. Dr. Stason emphasizes how a few minutes a day goes a long way in maintaining our wellbeing! You can find Dr. Stason and sign up for her classes or her Qigong Teacher Training Program (September 2026) @ https://livingalignedtraining.com/class-offerings/ Also, Sign up for my FREE Teacher Wellness Webinar on September 10, 2026 @ 7pm CST. This is a FREE, one-hour webinar to start your school year with clarity and a commitment to your wellbeing. Space is limited! Go to: ⁠https://happywhileteaching.myflodesk.com/pf2bu3gpno Find me on the web and Facebook @ happywhileteaching.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
Jul 4

Episode41: Mid-Summer Bonus Episode

In this episode, I share about my European travels and what I'm doing to get the most out of my summer vacation. I explore the lessons I will bring into to my teaching next year. I also share about my FREE Teacher Wellness Webinar that I will be doing on September 10, 2026 @ 7pm CST. This is a FREE, one-hour webinar to start your school year with clarity and a commitment to your wellbeing. It's going to be great!!! Go to: happywhileteaching.com to sign up!! Spaces are limited. Enjoy the rest of your summer!!!! Where else can you find me? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
May 31

Episode40: Year-End Reflection and Next-Year Vision

In this episode, I provide tools to reflect on the past school year so you can get clear on what you want to create next year. I love doing this at the end of the year when things are still fresh in my mind. It's a great opportunity to acknowledge what we have done well in the past year, what we struggled with and and what we want to improve upon in the coming school year. I encourage you to use these sentence starters for your own reflection: 1. ) This year, I feel proud that… 2.) The things I struggled with were… 3. ) With those struggles in mind, next year, I think it would be helpful to… 4. ) The top three things I would like to work on next year are… Enjoy! Also: Visit https://www.happywhileteaching.com/ Sign up for the waitlist for my very first Teacher Wellness Toolbox course and Happy While Teaching Community! Both will be offered in the fall of 2026 to help educators prioritize their wellbeing with the tools and support they to continue to do so throughout the school year. Space will be limited so I can offer a hands-on, quality experience, so get on the waitlist today to ensure your spot! Sign up for my email list and I will send you my free Teacher Wellness Check-in. This is great to start you summer with a self-care focus. Where else can you find me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
May 18

Episode39: Dr. Janet Duckham Shares Wisdom from Retirement

In this episode, Dr. Janet Duckham shares her wisdom from retirement. She reminds us that relationships are at the heart of teaching, to follow what we know is right, to have boundaries around our energy and not to sweat the small stuff! This is a great way to wrap-up the year! Also: Visit https://www.happywhileteaching.com/ I can't wait to share about my very first Teacher Wellness Toolbox course and Happy While Teaching Community! Both will be offered in the fall of 2026 to help educators prioritize their wellbeing with the tools and support they to continue to do so throughout the school year. Space will be limited so I can offer a hands-on, quality experience, so get on the waitlist today to ensure your spot! Sign up for my email list and you will be the first to be informed of all future offerings. Where else can you find me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Instagram & TikTok https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin
May 12

Episode 38: HAPPYWHILETEACHING.COM is Here!!!

In this episode I discuss the launch of happywhileteaching.com, including why I created it and the kinds of resources you will find there. I can't wait to share about my very first Teacher Wellness Toolbox course and Happy While Teaching Community! Both will be offered in the fall of 2026 to help educators prioritize their wellbeing with the tools and support they to continue to do so throughout the school year. Space will be limited so I can offer a hands-on, quality experience, so get on the waitlist today to ensure your spot! Visit https://www.happywhileteaching.com/ While you are there, sign up for my email list and you will be the first to be informed of all future offerings. Also, check out my new https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589245809498 *Want help prioritizing your own wellbeing? Get your copy of my book, the Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV Check out my instagram and tiktok for bonus Happy While Teaching tips, videos and content! https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr www.tiktok.com/@happywhileteachin

This podcast is dedicated to helping educators maintain their joy and wellbeing while engaging in their passion for teaching. My goal is to provide thoughtful conversations around a variety of wellness and real-world teacher topics. I do this through solo episodes and thought-provoking interviews with people in the wellness and education spaces. Teacher wellness remains at the heart of this podcast.

Creator

Stephanie Bellville
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

45
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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Happy While Teaching Podcast