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You’re Not to Blame for Burning Out — with Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers
Audre Lorde reminds us:
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.
This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.
In Episode 5, Dr....
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You’re Not Dreaming Too Big for Wanting Ease — with Mia LaFrance
Audre Lorde reminds us:
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.
This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.
In Episode 4, Dr....
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You’re Not Selfish for Making Yourself a Priority — with Dr. Monique Dennis
Audre Lorde reminds us:
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.
This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.
In Episode 3, Dr....
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You’re Not Difficult for Wanting Boundaries — with Britney Marie Harris
Audre Lorde reminds us:
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.
This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.
In Episode 2, Dr....
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You’re Not Falling Behind for Wanting to Reset — with Seneca Williams
Audre Lorde reminds us:
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation—and that is an act of political warfare.
This is the heartbeat of the 2025 Restful Teacher® Challenge.
In this episode of the...
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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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