Burnt Out Educator Podcast

'Coach 'Joe Marino

Teaching is more than a profession—it's a calling. But the weight of lesson plans, testing demands, and emotional labor can leave even the most passionate educators feeling drained. 'Coach' Joe Marino, a former educator who’s been in your shoes and knows the toll burnout takes. 'Coach' Joe offers practical strategies, heartfelt encouragement, and real talk for teachers, administrators, and anyone in the education ecosystem.

  1. Apr 20

    Teaching in the Age of AI (And Trying Not to Lose It)

    Coach Joe Marino sits down with Derek Tranchina to break down the real impact of AI in schools. This isn’t just about ChatGPT—it’s about outdated systems, broken assessments, and the pressure on educators to adapt faster than ever. If AI can do the assignment, was it ever effective to begin with? A raw conversation on what needs to change and what’s coming next.

    39 min

  2. Apr 14

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Aaron Coalson Built a $3M Business by Betting on Himself

    In this episode, Aaron Coalson, CEO of Visionary Ventures, shares how he went from losing his job and DoorDashing to building a $3M business in two years. It’s a conversation about mindset, betting on yourself, and creating a life that actually feels fulfilling.

    38 min

  3. Apr 6

    The Hidden Work That’s Burning Out School Leaders (and How to Fix It) | Daniel Caselli, BUYQ

    At CCSA, we sat down with Daniel Caselli from BUYQ to talk about something most educators don’t see… but definitely feel. Behind every school is a small team juggling procurement, compliance, budgeting, and systems that were never designed for charter schools. And that invisible workload? It’s a major driver of burnout. Daniel breaks down how BUYQ is helping over 4,000 schools nationwide save time, cut costs, and take pressure off already stretched leaders. From eliminating weeks-long RFP processes to acting as an extension of a school’s team, this conversation dives into the operational side of education that rarely gets talked about. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing five jobs at once just to keep things running… this one will hit.

    13 min

  4. Mar 30

    Change Your Habits or Stay Stuck: The Real Path Out of Burnout

    What actually changes a life? In this episode, Coach Joe sits down with Diamond Dallas Page to break down the mindset, discipline, and daily habits required to turn things around. From rebuilding his body after a broken back to helping others overcome addiction and reclaim their lives, DDP shares why success isn’t about talent. It’s about consistency, belief, and doing the work most people avoid.

    1h 1m

  5. Mar 23

    Rethinking Education: AI, Burnout, and Building Real-World Pathways with Superintendent Morgan Nugent

    In this episode of The Burnt Out Educator, Coach Joe Marino sits down with Morgan Nugent, Superintendent of Fall River Joint Unified School District, to explore what education should really look like in today’s world. From the rise of AI in classrooms to the decline of foundational skills, this conversation challenges the idea that more technology automatically leads to better outcomes. Morgan shares how his district is taking a different approach—focusing on hands-on learning, career pathways, and real-world skills that meet students where they are. Serving a rural Northern California community, Morgan is leading innovative programs in construction, heavy equipment operation, EMT training, and more—while also addressing equity gaps and increasing student engagement across diverse populations.

    41 min

  6. Mar 19

    Why Educators Are Burning Out (And the System Isn’t Helping) | Noah Fichter & Scarlett Sobo, Scout (YC W25)

    Coach Joe is back, and this time he’s calling out one of the biggest problems in education: broken systems. Live from Long Beach, he sits down with Noah Fichter and Scarlett Sobo from Scout (YC W25), an AI-powered student information system built for the realities of modern schools. From charter and hybrid learning to compliance and data overload, today’s educators are juggling more than ever—and the tools aren’t keeping up. Scout is changing that by centralizing everything into one flexible platform built around each student’s unique journey.

    9 min

  7. Feb 11

    From Burnout to Belief: Frankie Edgar on Grit, Education, and Life After the Spotlight

    What does a UFC Hall of Famer have to teach educators, coaches, and anyone feeling burned out? A lot more than you’d think.In this episode of The Burnt Out Educator, Coach Joe sits down with former UFC Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer Frankie “The Answer” Edgar to talk about grit, lifelong learning, and what happens after the dream career. From wrestling mats in New Jersey to the world’s biggest fight stages, Frankie shares how education, mentorship, family, and humility shaped his path.

    21 min

  8. Jan 20

    Healthy Screen Time: Why Teachers and Parents Are Turning to Boddle

    Coach Joe sits down with Boddle co-founder Edna Martinsson, customer success leader Rachel Stout, and educator Cathleen White to explore how Boddle turns K–6 math, ELA, and science into a game kids actually want to play. They discuss engagement, safety, adaptive learning, and why this platform is changing how students experience screen time and learning. This episode is for informational purposes only. The guest’s statements and opinions are their own and do not constitute official positions of BrightThinker. BrightThinker does not endorse, verify, or assume responsibility for any claims made by the guest.

    47 min
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Teaching is more than a profession—it's a calling. But the weight of lesson plans, testing demands, and emotional labor can leave even the most passionate educators feeling drained. 'Coach' Joe Marino, a former educator who’s been in your shoes and knows the toll burnout takes. 'Coach' Joe offers practical strategies, heartfelt encouragement, and real talk for teachers, administrators, and anyone in the education ecosystem.

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  • Creator
    'Coach 'Joe Marino
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 'Coach 'Joe Marino
  • Show Website
    Burnt Out Educator Podcast