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Episode 9: Rest, Resilience & Workplace Power: How to Navigate Systems & Prioritize Yourself (feat. Gina McCauley)
Educators are often expected to give endlessly—to their students, schools, and communities—while receiving little in return. But what happens when the system takes more than it gives? In this insightful episode of the...
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Episode 8: Beyond Burnout: The Social & Cultural Barriers to Rest and How to Overcome Them (feat. Jonathan Santos Silva)
Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. But why do so many educators struggle to embrace it?
In this powerful episode of the Restful Teacher® Challenge, Michelle Singh sits down with Jonathan Santos Silva, founder of...
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Episode 7: Burnout vs. Rest: Naming the Signs & Reclaiming Your Energy (feat. Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers)
Burnout isn’t just feeling tired—it’s running on empty, surviving instead of thriving. In this episode of The Restful Teacher®, Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers, licensed mental health therapist and former school counselor,...
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Episode 6: The Power of Reflection & Joy: Finding Rest in Teaching (feat. Geneva Brown)
Teaching is more than just lesson plans and grading—it's a constant pouring out that can leave educators feeling empty and exhausted. In this episode of the Restful Teacher®, Geneva Brown joins Michelle Singh to...
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Episode 5: Prioritizing Your Health & Joy: The Restful Teacher’s Guide to Sustainable Well-Being (feat. Dr. Jewel White Williams)
As educators, we pour into everyone else—our students, our families, our communities—but what happens when we neglect our own well-being? In this episode of the Restful Teacher®, Dr. Jewel White...
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Episode 4: Returning to Yourself: How Rest and Joy Are Deeply Connected (feat. James D. Williams)
Many educators struggle with resting without guilt, feeling like they must always be productive. But what if rest wasn’t just a break, but a return to yourself? In this episode of the Restful Teacher®, James D....
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Episode 3: Breaking Free from Survival Mode: How to Cultivate Joy and Rest in Your Daily Life (feat. Danielle Anderson)
Are you constantly on the go, feeling like rest is just another thing you should do—but never have time for? In this episode of the Restful Teacher® Challenge, Danielle Anderson, Trauma-Informed Speaker, Wellness...
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Episode 2: The Power of Physical Rest: Fueling Your Body, Mind, and Spirit (feat. Kyanni Fleming)
Rest is not just about sleep—it’s about listening to your body, fueling it with the right nutrients, and prioritizing small, consistent habits that lead to long-term well-being.
In this episode of the Restful...
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Episode 1: Cultivating Joy Through Rest – Finding Balance as an Educator (feat. Dr. Wanda Legrand)
In the fast-paced world of education, joy often takes a backseat to responsibility, deadlines, and endless to-do lists. But what if rest and joy weren’t luxuries, but essential tools for sustainable success? In this...
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Episode 10: Setting Boundaries for Better Rest – The Rest Check Finale! (feat. Surphia Lewis & Dr. Christie Culpepper) (Special Episode)
🎉 It’s time to celebrate! Join Michelle for the Restful Teacher Challenge finale, where she announces the Restful Teacher Surprise Box winner and shares powerful insights with Dr. Christi Culpepper-Walker,...
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Episode 9: Discover the Power of Spiritual Rest (feat. Michelle Fuqua)
Spiritual rest is the missing link in many self-care routines. Join Michelle for a special conversation with Michelle Fuqua, Pastor, Author, Life Coach, and Speaker, on the transformative power of spiritual...
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Episode 8: Rest, Digest, and Thrive – The Fuel to Unleash Your Teaching Potential (feat. Dr. Amanda Tracy)
Did you know rest affects digestion and metabolism? In this enlightening episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Amanda Tracy, Naturopathic Doctor, to uncover the connection between nutrition, rest, and energy...
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