Teacher Well-Being Posts
Supporting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is essential for thriving both at work and at home. We share practical advice to help you recharge, build resilience, and maintain balance in all areas of life.
Sept. 23, 2026
82. 3-2-1 Workweek Wins: Strategies to Simplify Your Teacher Life
In this episode, we’re breaking things down using a simple 3-2-1 approach. Three ways to prepare at home, two ways to prepare in the classroom, and one routine that supports both. These are small, doable shifts that can move you from feeling like yo…
July 30, 2026
78. Lemonading
In this episode, we're exploring the idea of lemonading. Lemonading is the practice of adapting with intention, filtering what serves you, and making thoughtful choices about what you carry and what you leave behind. ☑️ What to Expect: What we…
June 18, 2026
75. AI in Education: Risk, Responsibility, and Reality | Anthony Carabache Part II
In Part II of our conversation with Anthony Carabache, we go deeper into the risks, ethical concerns, and human impact of artificial intelligence in education. This episode explores how AI is shaping thinking, behaviour, and teaching, while keeping …
June 4, 2026
74. AI in Education: Risk, Responsibility, and Reality | Anthony Carabache Part I
In this episode, we’re joined by Anthony Carabache. He has worked on AI policy and has been part of important conversations around privacy, equity, and governance, helping educators make sense of both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to te…
May 21, 2026
73. Finishing the Year with Your Well Intact
In this episode, we talk honestly about how we’re feeling in this season and how to move through it with a bit more intention. It’s all about finishing the year in a way that supports your well-being, not drains it completely. ☑️ What to Expect: 💧…
May 7, 2026
72. Rebounding from Challenging Parent Conversations: Relate, Regroup, Reassure, Reclaim
In our last episode, we shared strategies for preparing for difficult parent interactions—tools like effective one-liners, graceful exits, and building resilience. But what happens after the meeting ends or the phone hangs up? Whether it was a phon…
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 blahs with …
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.…
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 it means to live …
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 expectations. Where was the rest? Where was the hygg…
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 feeling but may not have had the w…
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…
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 elusive "it"…
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. ☑️ What to Ex…
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 …
April 24, 2025
45. Boundaries Part II: Defining Boundaries at School and at Home
In this second episode of our boundaries series, we dive into the essential yet often overlooked topic of boundaries. We’ll explore how to identify and establish boundaries that benefit you both as a teacher and as a person navigating home life. ☑️…
April 10, 2025
44. Boundaries Part I: Where Are Your Boundaries Missing?
In this episode of EdYouWell, we're diving into a topic that affects every teacher: boundaries. Whether it’s at home or at work, having clear boundaries is essential for your well-being. But what happens when those boundaries are missing? If you’re …
Jan. 16, 2025
38. Do Well in Action: Want, Envision, Leverage, and Lean In
In this episode of EdYouWell, we explore ways for teachers to be well and do well—both at work and at home. We focus on the actionable stage of doing well with the acronym W.E.L.L. Living a life of wellness requires more than just being well; it inv…