The Restful Teacher® Challenge Podcast

The Restful Teacher® Challenge Podcast

Hosted by: Michelle Chanda Singh

Teaching is more than just lesson plans and learning objectives—it’s an act of service, a calling, and, too often, an overwhelming weight. In a profession where exhaustion is normalized, the Restful Teacher® dares to...

Episodes

Episode 7: Rest Restoration – Elevating Your Teaching Through Spiritual Rest (feat. Michelle Singh)

Season #1

Feeling disconnected or out of alignment? Spiritual rest isn’t about religion—it’s about reconnecting with your values, purpose, and inner peace. In this episode, Michelle shares practical strategies for deep...
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Episode 6: Restful Rhythms – Harmonizing Your Teaching Journey with Sensory Rest (feat. Seneca Williams)

Season #1

Classroom noise, screen time, and constant stimulation can leave teachers overwhelmed and exhausted. In this episode, Michelle and Seneca Williams, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, dive into sensory rest and how it...
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Episode 5: Rest and Recharge – Mental Rest for Teaching Success (feat. Belinda Gordon Battle)

Season #1

Overthinking? Struggling to focus? Feeling mentally drained? It’s time to prioritize mental rest. Join Michelle and Belinda Gordon-Battle, LMHC, for a powerful conversation on how mental rest can improve clarity,...
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Episode 4: The Art of Rest – Strategies to Unlock Your Creativity (feat. Sarah King)

Season #1

Ever feel creatively drained? Teachers are constantly generating ideas, but without creative rest, that spark can fade. In this episode, Michelle and Sarah King, Healing Arts Practitioner, discuss how to reignite your...
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Episode 3: Reclaiming Rest – Prioritizing Emotional Rest for Teacher Well-Being (feat. Renea Jones-Hudson and Sarah King)

Season #1

Emotional exhaustion is real, and teachers often carry the unseen weight of their students' struggles. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Renea Jones-Hudson, Life & Fitness Coach, and Sarah King, Healing Arts...
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Episode 2: Physical Rest Reimagined – A Pathway to Teaching Success (feat. Kyanni Fleming)

Season #1

Did you know that stress is stored in the body? Physical rest is often overlooked, but it’s the foundation of sustainable well-being. In this episode, Michelle Singh sits down with Kyanni Fleming, Registered Nurse and...
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Episode 1: Restful Practices for Teachers – Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit (feat. Dr. Sherlonda Adkins)

Season #1

Rest is more than just sleep—it’s about nurturing yourself on multiple levels. In this episode, we kick off the Restful Teacher® with an essential conversation about how educators can integrate rest into their daily...
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