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 union work with his career in education.

☑️ What to Expect:

  • Balancing Teaching with Your Passions: We share insights on finding harmony between your teaching life and the things that light you up, whether that’s music, podcasting, art, or something else creative.

  • Bringing Your Hobbies into the Classroom: We talk about how sharing your interests can inspire students and help you connect with a wider range of learners, while also reigniting your own joy and creativity in teaching.

  • Making Time for What Fuels You: We get real about the challenge of carving out time for yourself. From using a calendar to block off time for what matters, to setting a small daily window for something that refuels you, we share practical ways to keep your passions alive, even on busy weeks.

  • Embracing Your Whole Self as a Teacher: We encourage teachers to bring their personalities, humour, and unique energy into the classroom. Finding enjoyment in your day-to-day isn’t just good for you, it’s contagious for your students too.

💧Well Wishes: If you’re feeling like teaching takes up all the space in your life, Jason’s story is a reminder that passions can fit alongside your career and even make you a stronger teacher. You don’t need to do everything at once. Start small, make time for what you love, and let those parts of yourself show up for your students too.

🎧 Listen to Jason’s podcast Influences on YouTube: youtube.com/@influences_podcast

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Until next time… be well and do well.

Passion-Driven Teaching

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…

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…