Best Taylor Blackwell Podcasts (2024)

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106. How to Go into the New School. Year More Inspired & Less Tired with Special Guest Phil Januszewski 32:33

11h ago32:33

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Going into a new school year can be daunting. We all want to walk in happy go lucky with tons of energy, inspired, and joyful. However, that's not always as easy as it sounds. In this episode, we get to chat with Phil Januszewski. Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote spea…

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105. How to Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break during Hard Seasons in Teaching 14:07

24d ago14:07

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Today’s episode is the first episode that is being released in 2 months. I went back and forth how I would return to the podcast but I think this is the best way plus sharing is caring. Odds are you're also a high achiever with a strong drive to keep everything going all the time (like your family, your classroom, your 9-5 teaching job, your hobbie…

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104. How AI is Revolutionizing the Grading Process & Reducing Workload for Educators with Special Guest Quadros Flores 27:25

3M ago27:25

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As teachers we spend a lot of time doing a lot of different tasks but grading and feedback are the number one areas especially for Language Arts teachers that can take up an enormous amount of time. You’ve probably been like me and spent hours at your kitchen table missing out on time with family and just life outside of work. In this episode, we’r…

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#51 - Ronan Bennett: Creating Top Boy, Working with Michael Mann, Following Obsession, Stamina, and Why Screenwriting is like Playing Tennis with Novak Djokovic 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Today’s guest began his career writing novels informed by his experiences growing up in the troubles of 1970s Northern Ireland such as The Second Prison which was shortlisted for the 1991 Irish Times prize. Soon after, he began writing for television and film, again bringing signature realism to his work in later projects including Michael Mann’s g…

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103. 3 Smart Strategies to Master Stress-Free Multiple Prep Teaching with Special Guest Khristen Massic 25:36

3M ago25:36

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If you are anything like me, juggling a bunch of different classes and even different grade levels can feel like you’re drowning. Heck, if you’re an elementary teacher prepping for 5 or 6 different subject areas…whew! The struggle is real. But juggling a lot of different things is what my friend Khristen Massic does for fun. Khristen loves efficien…

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102. TEACHER PEP TALK: How to Manage Busy Seasons without Teacher Burnout [Replay] 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

Are you one of those teachers who is piled with more and more at the end of the school year? Or maybe it's another time where it feels like it's just a lot on your plate? You probably call this your "busy season." Then again, as teachers, what season isn't busy, am I right? In this episode, we are diving into the idea behind these "busy seasons" an…

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101. Breaking Free from Broke: Preventing Financial Stress for Long-Term Teaching Success with Special Guest George Kamel 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

As teachers, we often didn't get into the profession thinking we'd be rolling in the dough, but we at least expected to receive a livable wage. The fact of the matter is that many teachers are feeling stress and burnout often from their finances. And while, teachers should be paid fairly according to their experience and education with systemic cha…

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#50 - Lorien McKenna: How the The Pixar Story Department Actually Works, Creating Career Agency, Writing For Visuals, Challenging Shame and The Power of Vulnerability 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Today’s guest began her creative journey in the world of theatre before moving to Pixar where she worked in the story department of hits including Ratatouille, Up, Brave, The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out. Having now transitioned to writing and showrunning her own projects, most recently the double Emmy nominated Tab Time as well as co-hosting mega-…

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100. 5 Overlooked Teacher Burnout Recovery Mistakes No One Is Talking About But Every Teacher Should Avoid 19:50

3M ago19:50

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It’s hard to believe The Resilient Teacher Podcast is already at 100 episodes. Time flies when you’re having fun. I’m so excited to celebrate with you today with a listener’s choice - I asked, you answered, and now we’re doing a round up of 5 of the biggest mistakes that teachers make when they try to recover from burnout. You’re definitely going t…

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99. Defiantly Hopeful: Navigating Teacher Burnout with Community, Humor, and Advocacy with Special Guest Andrea Forcum 37:10

4M ago37:10

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Stress as a teacher is something you just can't get away from. It's bound to happen but in order to avoid burnout and sustain your career, we have to take steps to mitigate it in realtime. My friend, who you might know as Educator Andrea on Tiktok & Instagram, actually gained some social media notoriety for her hilarious classroom stories, but what…

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98. The Ultimate Teacher's Spring Break Plan: Maximize Time Off, Beat Burnout, & Boost Work-Life Balance 19:01

5M ago19:01

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HEAD OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES: teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/episode98 👉Join the FREE Resilient Teacher Community on Facebook: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/supportsquad 📝 Want a FREE personalized step-by-step guide to crushing teacher burnout? Take the Personalized Burnout Recovery Roadmap quiz here! ❓Get your Questions Answered on the Resili…

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97. From Student Apathy to Active Learning: Innovative Strategies for Reigniting Teacher Passion & Engaging Students with Special Guest Dr. Diondraya Taylor 26:18

4M ago26:18

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One of the reasons that students are apathetic and disengaged is because they don’t see the point or value in learning. We’ve talked in this short mini-series about apathetic students and disengagement and some real strategies and mindset shifts we can make as educators to reduce the burnout from these types of behaviors. We need a way to reignite …

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96. Unlocking the Power of Productive Struggle: How to Transform Student Apathy into Active Learning with Special Guest Mona Iehl 37:43

4M ago37:43

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If you've ever faced the challenge of staring at blank faces of your uninterested and disengaged students, you know how hard it is to spark their curiosity. Actually getting them to take action is a struggle in and of itself, but what if I told you there's a transformative approach that could flip the switch from apathy to engagement? That’s exactl…

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95. Beating Burnout & Bridging the Gap with Apathetic Students through Finding Flow with Special Guest Angela Watson 26:44

5M ago26:44

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As a teacher, one of the biggest challenges that is experienced in 2024 is the increase in students who don’t put forth any effort and won’t think for themselves. There is an epidemic of apathetic students in our classrooms and this behavior is met with the push for teachers to do and be more. In this episode, we chat with Angela Watson about how t…

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94. How Losing Yourself in Teaching Fuels Burnout: 3 Ways to Detach Your Worth From Work and Find Balance 27:40

5M ago27:40

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Have you ever felt like your job as a teacher isn't just a part of your life, but somehow, it's started to be your life? You're not alone. Many of us teachers have find ourselves caught in a cycle where the lines between professional and personal blur—a phenomenon psychologists call "enmeshment." It's like our work has slowly woven itself into ever…

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#49 - Simon Blackwell: Writing Veep & The Thick of It, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Scary Phrase, Emergency Plane Writing, The Genius of Armando Iannucci, Sweary Grannies, & Why Parenting Makes You A Better Creative ... 36:05

5M ago36:05

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I am lucky to introduce today’s guest who has been at the forefront of British comedy for the last two decades. The man behind hit shows such as Back starring Mitchell and Webb and Sky’s Breeders, his career is long and celebrated but it is his partnership with Armando Innaucci for which he is probably best known. Together they have brought movies …

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93. Teaching with AI: How to Transform Teaching & Tackle Burnout with Less Stress, More Student Success with Special Guest Ren Wang 28:15

6M ago28:15

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One of the biggest struggles that teachers are having with implementing Artificial Intelligence in their classrooms is the fear that somehow using AI will somehow make their jobs obsolete. The other is that they don't know how it use AI effectively. That's why I brought onto the show, Ren Wang, the co-founder of HiLink, to discuss the potential of …

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92. How to Hack Your Teacher Brain to Beat Burnout: Neuroscience Strategies to Reignite Your Passion 17:54

5M ago17:54

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Ever caught yourself in that late-night teacher's trance, just you and the ceiling after a long day, wondering why your tank feels empty? 🤔 If you're nodding along, know that you're in good company. Teacher burnout has this sneaky way of creeping up on us, even when we're pouring our hearts into what we love. It's like one minute you're on fire, fu…

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91. Mindful Teaching Tactics: Addressing Burnout and Student Apathy with Special Guest Danielle Nuhfer 28:24

6M ago28:24

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If you've been dealing with the idea that students now-a-days are completely apathetic, you are certainly not alone. It seems like in recent years, students' disengagement has increased. However, it's important to realize that it's not just about them, but it's about us as well. In this episode, we are diving into one of the questions from The Resi…

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90. How to Handle the Teacher Burnout Trifecta: Stress, Sickness, and Sub Plans 22:22

6M ago22:22

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Are you feeling the weight of the teaching world on your shoulders, especially when it comes to those dreaded sick days? As teachers, we've all been there – waking up feeling under the weather, yet the thought of calling in sick seems more daunting than sucking it up in the classroom. But here's the thing: it's time to break this cycle of overwhelm…

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89. Beat Teacher Burnout with Micro-Learning: Podcasts as a Catalyst for Reigniting Passion for Teaching 23:22

6M ago23:22

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One of the reasons we experience burnout is because we're just bored. I know I've been that teacher, where things just aren't as exciting as they used to be. However, one of the things that can help reignite our passion is by taking time to learn and grow. But how do you do that when we hardly have time to take a potty break? Insert reflection and …

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88. New Year with Renewed Purpose: Life-Changing Teacher Burnout Lessons to Carry into 2024 [Teacher Pep Talk] 16:58

7M ago16:58

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As we embark on a brand new year, many of us may find ourselves reflecting on the past and seeking to set new goals and intentions for the future. In the midst of uncertainty and challenging times, it's crucial to find a renewed sense of purpose and direction. In this episode, we dive into navigating through difficult seasons, reprioritizing our li…

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87. 4 Teacher Burnout Habits NOT to Bring into 2024 [Replay] 24:59

7M ago24:59

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It's a brand new year coming up - 2024 - time flies when you're having fun...right? Look, It's time to break the cycle of burnout and start the new year off on the right foot. Last year, we released an episode and I think everything is still super relevant for today. So, throughout this episode if I mention 2023, just know it goes the same for 2024…

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#48 - John Zaozirny, Literary Manager on The ‘Magic’ That Makes a Hollywood Script, Screenwriting Lessons from Tony Gilroy, How He Finds Clients, Network Building, and Why Not to Write for the Market 36:56

7M ago36:56

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies, today’s guest earned his early entertainment industry stripes working at Village Roadshow and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way, later transitioning to the world of literary management, where he has since set up his own management and production company Bellevue Productions. There his clients…

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#47 - Rhys Thomas: Directing SNL, Secret Marvel Security Meetings, The Handiness of a British Accent, & Making Documentary Now with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen 47:45

7M ago47:45

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Born to a sleepy town in South Wales, after university, he swapped the countryside for the Big Apple where he made his name as the film unit director at New York institution, Saturday Night Live. In addition to his time at 30 Rock, he’s also managed to peel off and create the hilarious documentary satire series Documentary Now with friends Bill Had…

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86. Stress Addiction in Teaching: Identifying Signs and Strategies for Breaking Free of the Burnout Cycle 19:59

8M ago19:59

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This week, I am bringing you an episode from the archives that you might have missed. If you are a teacher who has struggled with cycling in burnout over and over again, you might be addicted to stress. In this episode, I am sharing with you how being addicted to stress can keep you in the burnout cycle, how our bodies become addicted to stress sub…

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85. Breaking the Burnout Pattern: Cognitive Distortions in Teaching - All or Nothing Thinking and Over Generalization with Special Guest Kelsey Sorenson 24:45

8M ago24:45

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, 'If I can't do it perfectly, why bother doing it at all?' Maybe you've felt this way about your personal development as an educator, believing that you must always feel passionate and energized, and if you ever experience moments of doubt or fatigue, you’re somehow failing in your role. Or perhaps it’s in how…

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#46 - Sam Bain: Writing Peep Show, Crafting Four Lions With Chris Morris, Pre Success ‘Disasters’, Screenwriting Myths, And How Kids TV Made Him 29:47

7M ago29:47

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest who cut his teeth working on the British children’s TV that made up my childhood with shows like The Queens Nose, Tracey Beaker and My Parents are Aliens, before transitioning to his own creations like Fresh Meat and most notably the one and only, the great Peep Sh…

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84. Teach Smart: AI-Powered Planning to Prevent Teacher Burnout [Systemize & Simplify Series] 17:24

8M ago17:24

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Automating your classroom to reduce teacher burnout has never been easier before. If you’ve tinkered with idea of incorporating AI into your workflow, you're in the right place! I've been diving deep into the world of AI for a year now, and let me tell you – it's a game-changer for us teachers. We're talking a massive 30-40% time saved on grading a…

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#45 - Julian Caldow: Designing Tim Burton’s Batmobile, World Building Game of Thrones, Bond Gadgets, Proof of Work, & The James Cameron KY Jelly Incident 38:30

8M ago38:30

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Today’s guest began his career working as a runner on James Cameron’s legendary action movie Aliens but found his home in the art department where he honed the skill of concept art becoming one of the foremost illustrators in the business. With a resume that includes movies such as Star Wars Rogue Rogue, The Martian, Gravity, Casino Royale, Tim Bur…

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83. From Inbox Overload to Streamlined Communication: 3 Must Have Tips for Optimizing Email Use in Your Teacher Toolkit [Simplify & Systemize Series] 24:47

8M ago24:47

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Did you know that recent studies show that people spent 23% of their work time in their e-mail inbox? With the increasing reliance on email as a means of communication, many teachers find themselves spending excessive amounts of time in their inboxes, leaving less time for important tasks. I, too, struggled with this until I found ways to integrate…

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82. Teach Smarter with Text Blaze as Your Time-Saving Tool with Special Guest Dan Barak [Systemize & Simplify Series] 21:18

9M ago21:18

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If you are a teacher tired of spending endless hours on repetitive tasks and typing the same things over and over again, then hold on to your lucky flair pen because I’m giving you a simple FREE plug and play automation that you have got to start using ASAP in your classroom. In this episode, we are diving into a game-changing tool that will rescue…

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81. Template Secrets: Unexpected Ways to Streamline Your Teaching Workflow [Simplify & Systemize Series] 22:18

9M ago22:18

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Teachers are busy. One day we’re in a college thinking the rest of our life is planned out; the next we’re juggling fifteen thousand tasks as a teacher. In order for us to accomplish everything we need to do, we’re going to need some energy. The best way to gain energy is through doing more of what you love. But here’s the conundrum - how do you ge…

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80. 3 Simple Ways to Transition from Overwhelming To-Do Lists to Repeatable and Automated Systems for Teachers [Simplify & Systemize Series] 27:07

9M ago27:07

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As teachers, our To-Do list can get to be a mile long and be a source of serious stress. One of the reasons that teachers are so mentally drained and burned out is because of the overwhelming amount of work we have to do. And it's because you have an incredible mental load that you are carrying—the load that maybe not everyone sees, the anticipatio…

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79. Take Control of Your Time as a Teacher: Strategies for Efficiency and Productivity [Simplify & Systemize Series] 13:39

9M ago13:39

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Are you constantly struggling to find enough time to do everything you need to do? Do you feel like teaching is taking over your life? Well, you're not alone. Get excited because we are kicking off our Systemize and Simplify series, where we will be diving into practical strategies to help teachers make the most of their time and create a better wo…

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78. Taking Charge: 5 Areas to Regain Control in the Disillusionment Phase of Teacher Burnout 25:11

9M ago25:11

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Have you ever felt like you're trapped in the "November to April Burnout Zone"? You know, that phase where teaching starts to feel like an uphill battle, and doubts creep in about whether it's all worth it? There is actually a school calendar of burnout and this is called the "Disillusionment Phase" where we may start questioning if teaching is rea…

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77. Teacher People Pleaser? How to Spot it and Prevent Burnout with Special Guest Amy Schamberg 30:09

9M ago30:09

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Did you know that 49% of adults self-identify as people-pleasers? If you're anything like most teachers, you may not even realize you are a people pleaser. I know I sure wouldn't have categorized myself as such. People-pleasing tendencies can often go unnoticed, especially when we're passionate about our work, like teaching. We might think that our…

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76. Digging Deeper: Uncovering the Root Causes of Teacher Burnout 17:05

10M ago17:05

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If you find yourself deep in the trenches of teacher burnout, you're not alone. The demands of modern education can feel like an ever-expanding tree, with branches of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion stretching in all directions. Perhaps you've tried various strategies, self-care routines, or even sought advice from colleagues, and yet, the burnout …

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#44 - Charles Steel: Producing Top Boy, Meetings With Drake, Importance of Hustle, Finding Your Why, & Putting Jude Law on a Russian Submarine 31:50

9M ago31:50

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Today’s guest has one of the most varied resumes of anyone in the film and TV business. Having produced everything from megahit Top Boy to winning a BAFTA for The Last King of Scotland, making documentaries and more, I can’t wait to hear his story and learn from his journey to success in the industry. He also has one of the coolest names of any gue…

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75. Work Smarter, Play Harder: How to Harness Play to Teach with Joy & Combat Burnout with Special Guest Jed Dearybury 43:41

10M ago43:41

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Have you ever been at work, but it didn't really feel like work? For us teachers, this might seem like a rare gem amidst the late nights and the ever-growing demands of the classroom. If you're here, tuning in to this episode, chances are you've had those moments when teaching starts to blur into a never-ending grind, getting dangerously close to f…

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74. Teacher Workload or Workaholism: What's the Real Issue? 28:51

10M ago28:51

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Are you a teacher who finds themselves burning the midnight oil, grading papers, and crafting lesson plans long after the school day officially ends? If so, rest assured, you're not alone. In the world of education, it's all too common to unintentionally become the teacher who takes work home, spending precious hours each night immersed in grading …

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73. Reignite Your Passion for Teaching with Autonomy & Kick Outdated PD to the Curb with PoppD 30:21

10M ago30:21

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Did you know that a study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers who reported having more autonomy in their classrooms tend to experience lower levels of burnout? Isn't it cool how having the freedom to choose your teaching methods and make decisions in your classroom can actually be a super effective way to fight off b…

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#43 - Adam Epstein: Editing The Bear's Best Episode, The Addictive Life of Saturday Night Live, Compounding Relationships & The Music of Editing 28:54

10M ago28:54

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. Today’s guest is a first for a the show. Someone who began his career in the world of comedy editing. With eight years at the legendary Saturday Night Live to his name, he’s been in the cutting room for skits featuring Margot Robbie as a murderous librarian, Ed Norton in a Wes Anderson themed horror movie pa…

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72. From Chaos to Clarity: Using SOPs as the Ultimate Teacher Tool to Simplify, Streamline, and Avoid Burnout 24:59

10M ago24:59

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If you've ever been overwhelmed with the mental to-do's, the steps needed to get stuff done in the classroom, or just didn't have the time to show a colleague, student, or parent how or what to do, then you need the ultimate tool for streamlining and simplifying as a teacher. Here's the thing, every minute counts during our workdays as educators, a…

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#42 - Juliet Taylor: Legendary Casting Director on Taxi Driver & The Exorcist, Discovering Meryl Streep, Spielberg's Pot Smoking 80s Crew, Career Luck, Woody Allen, & Collaborating With A Holocaust Survivor ... 36:34

11M ago36:34

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Today’s guest is one of the most notable casting directors in the history of movie making. Beginning her career under the tutelage of legendary casting director Marion Doughtery, our guest then transitioned to making a name for herself and by god did she. Now retired, during her epic career she was responsible for the casting of films including but…

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71. Ignite Your Teaching Passion: How to Harness Your Least Favorite Subject to Rekindle Your Flame After Burnout with Special Guest Mona Iehl 37:34

11M ago37:34

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Do you have that one subject that you just cannot stand? Does the mere thought of teaching it make you feel like you're trudging through mud? I get it; every educator has that one subject that seems to defy their teaching magic. But what if I told you that this very subject could be the secret ingredient to reignite your passion for teaching? That'…

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70. 4 Types of Teachers Who Need to Set Strategic Boundaries to Beat Burnout This School Year 27:12

11M ago27:12

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Odds are you are either a high-achiever, highly sensitive, perfectionistic, people pleasing teacher, or maybe a mix of all of them. Honestly, I see a little bit of each in myself, and let's be real – it can come at a cost. Whether it's our mental health, physical well-being, or even the relationships both in and out of the classroom, something's go…

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69. How To Set Personal & Professional Learning Goals That Transform Teacher Burnout with Special Guest Melissa Steigerwald 41:21

11M ago41:21

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Often we think of teacher learning goals as these things that include educational jargon like "rigor" or "learning gap." But if we aren't creating our own professional learning goals, then it's almost pointless. In this episode, we dive into how Melissa, a teacher just like you (not an influencer or social media teacher) used this podcast to set a …

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68. Turning Struggles into Strength: Using Teacher Burnout as a Catalyst for Change [Teacher Pep Talk] 25:19

12M ago25:19

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Are you one of the millions of teachers who has felt burned out and fried? What if you could turn that sizzle into a spark that transforms your classroom and your life? One of the hardest things to overcome is our challenges, and some of us will spend the rest of our careers running from the pain. What if we could use our pain as fuel for our fire?…

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67. Teacher Productivity Pro Tips to Battle Burnout with Special Guest Brianne Beebe 21:30

12M ago21:30

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Most teachers know that feeling of juggling a zillion tasks, the endless to-dos that seem to multiply faster than rabbits, and that sneaky overwhelm that creeps in right when you need it the least. Being overwhelmed and burned out can have your productivity taking a swan dive, but that's why in this episode we are chatting with Brianne Beebe who is…

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