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Words from The Well💧

March 12, 2026

68. Our Favourite Perks of Teaching

Teaching isn’t always easy but it comes with some pretty amazing perks that make it all worthwhile. In this episode we’re slowing down to celebrate the parts of teaching that fill our wells!☑️ What to Expect:Impact and Influence: Tea…

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Feb. 26, 2026

EdYouWell Energy Drops for Teachers

EdYouWell Energy Drops for Teachers

1. Protect Your Inputs💧Be intentional about what you consume: news, social media, and conversations.💧Limit energy leaks like constant notifications.💧Ask: Is this refuelling me or draining me?2. Create Start-and-Stop Rituals💧Begin and end t…

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Feb. 26, 2026

67. Breaking the Blahs

The mid-year slump is real. January and February can feel heavy, and as teachers, it’s easy to slip into a cycle of fatigue and disconnection. But there’s a way through. This episode explores how we can notice, understand, and manage the…

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Feb. 12, 2026

66. Wellness and Resilience with Natalie Lehto

Teaching is demanding, and taking care of yourself often takes a backseat. In this episode, we chat with Natalie about building resilience, staying energized, and creating wellness habits that make showing up for yourself and your students possible.…

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Jan. 29, 2026

65. The Digital Drain: Reclaiming Peace from Pings

In this episode of EdYouWell, we’re talking about something many teachers feel but rarely name: digital fatigue. Technology can feel like we’re always on call, even when we’re supposed to be off the clock. This episode unpacks what…

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Jan. 15, 2026

64. Blending Teaching, Music, and Meaning with Jason Haraschuk

Teaching is a full-time job in itself, but many of us also carry passions, hobbies, and side roles that make us who we are. In this episode of EdYouWell, Jason Haraschuk shares his journey as a teacher who blends his love for music, podcasting, and …

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Jan. 1, 2026

63. Becoming Through Doing

In this episode, we’re talking about how we become new versions of ourselves through everyday action, especially in teaching. We reflect on the words we said we wanted to live by a year ago, and ask the real questions: Did we actually become m…

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Dec. 18, 2025

62. From Hectic to Hygge

This one’s for every teacher who's ever gone back to school after a “break” and thought, “Wow, I’m still tired.” You had days off… but somehow it all still felt like a blur of errands, events, and expectati…

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Dec. 4, 2025

61. Sensei Susan: Using Passion and Self-Regulation to Inspire Beyond Teaching

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Sensei Susan — a lifelong educator, martial artist, and author whose work has helped children and adults alike build confidence, focus, and self-regulation. If you’ve ever wondered how to br…

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Nov. 20, 2025

60. Life Edits for Teachers

In this episode, we’re talking about life edits. Those small, intentional changes that make teaching and everyday life run smoother. We dive into the edits that help us streamline our routines, simplify systems, and save time and energy.&…

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Nov. 6, 2025

59. When “More” Becomes the Norm: Expectation Inflation

What happens when “going above and beyond” stops being the exception and starts being the expectation? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s episode of EdYouWell. We’re naming something most educators are feel…

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Oct. 23, 2025

58. Generations Series: Teaching in Your 50s, Part II

Teaching is a long journey, and every decade brings its own joys, challenges, and lessons. In Part II of our Teaching in Your 50s series, Cheryl Harrison shares her reflections on how family, work, and life have evolved through the years and what ke…

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Oct. 9, 2025

57. Generation Series: Teaching in Your 50s

In this episode of our Generations in Teaching series, we’re joined by veteran educator Cheryl Harrison, who shares what it’s like to teach in your 50s! ☑️ What to Expect:Perspective and Clarity: Cheryl talks about how decades…

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Sept. 25, 2025

56. Teaching in the Goldilocks Zone – Not Too Much, Not Too Little

In this episode, we're diving into the Goldilocks Principle and how it plays out in the classroom. It's all about finding that sweet spot where everything feels just right.☑️ What to Expect:Classroom Management: We chat about the art of balanc…

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Sept. 11, 2025

55. Mindfully Mapping Your Calendar

In this episode, we’re talking about mindfully mapping your time before the chaos kicks in. A new calendar can feel exciting, but also overwhelming. If you’re already stretched or just starting to sort things out, this is your chance to …

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Aug. 28, 2025

54: 5 Quick & Fun Icebreakers to Help Students Connect Fast

Episode 54: 5 Quick & Fun Icebreakers to Help Students Connect FastThe start of the school year is here, and there’s no better time to set the tone for connection. In this episode, we’re sharing five quick, low-prep icebreakers tha…

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Aug. 14, 2025

53. Appreciating August

Every August, we seem to experience a shift, a slow turning of the dial from anxiety to anticipation to appreciation. And that’s not just poetic framing, it’s how our podcast has naturally evolved over the years:Season 1: August Anxiet…

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July 31, 2025

52. Season 2 Wrap-Up: Goals, Growth, and What’s Next

In this special season finale, we reflect on the goals we set, the growth we’ve made, and the lessons we learned. From staying intentional in the classroom to embracing “the slower you go, the faster you go,” we’re sharing wh…

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July 17, 2025

51. Mobile Tasks: Making the Most of On-the-Go Moments

Ever feel like there’s never enough time in the day? In this episode of EdYouWell, we’re talking about something we already do, but with just a bit more intention: Mobile Tasks.These are those small, doable to-dos or enjoyable activiti…

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July 3, 2025

50. Our Hot Takes: Cursive Writing, TikTok, Lunch Perks, and the Four-Day Week

In today’s episode, we’re sharing our Hot Takes on a range of topics that are sure to spark some conversation. From the debate on cursive writing and memorization to thoughts on having lunch provided for us by the principal, TikTok, the …

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June 19, 2025

49. How to Pause Before Reacting: Strategies for Teachers to Stay Calm Under Stress

In this episode, we're exploring the skill of pausing before we react. Learning to take a breath between a situation and our response can help us stay grounded, make better choices, and show up as our best selves.☑️ What to Expect:Understandin…

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June 5, 2025

48. Generations Series: Teaching in Your 40s

In this episode, we’re digging into what it feels like to teach in your 40s—where confidence meets exhaustion, and where our years of experience start to really show up in how we lead, teach, and take care of ourselves. We share the high…

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May 22, 2025

47. Boundaries Part IIII: Handling Pushback

Setting boundaries is one thing—holding firm when you face resistance is another. In this episode, we’re having a conversation about how to navigate pushback from students and family members while staying calm, clear, and consistent.&nbs…

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May 8, 2025

46. Boundaries Part III: Crafting Clear Limits for Balance and Well-Being

In the first episode of our boundaries series, we explored where boundaries might be missing in our personal and professional lives. In the second episode, we examined different types of boundaries we encounter daily. Now, in this third episode, we …

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