If you're feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the demands of the education system, then you are not alone! Many educators find themselves struggling to navigate the pressures of teaching and managing their own well-being in the midst of it all. The constant juggling act of meeting expectations, dealing with student needs, and managing personal stress can leave you feeling exhausted and depleted. If you're looking for a way to break free from this cycle and find a sense of balance and purpose, then you are in the right place!
In this episode, you will be able to:
• Cultivate inner peace and resilience through transformative inner work practices.
• Discover the profound impact of somatic exercises on mental well-being and emotional balance.
• Enhance your resilience and well-being through personal development strategies tailored for educators.
• Unleash the power of creativity for emotional healing and self-discovery.
• Equip yourself with effective strategies to navigate and prevent educator burnout.
My special guest is Andrew Lang (https://www.andrewglang.com/)
Andrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr’s Living School (https://cac.org/living-school/) for Action and Contemplation, and core facilitator of the Inner Work Cohort (https://www.andrewglang.com/inner-work-cohort) . He is the author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life (https://www.andrewglang.com/unmaskingtheinnercritic) and writes frequently on the importance of questioning the narratives we’ve been handed and how we can bring together our personal inner work with collective activism and healing. You can find more of his work and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com (http://www.andrewglang.com/) .
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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction and Sponsorship by Betterhelp
00:03:53 - Andrew's Journey as an Educator
00:09:55 - Posture Shift and Personal Development
00:12:08 - Impact of the System on Educators
00:13:25 - Transformation and Inspiring Stories
00:14:45 - The Impact of Narratives
00:16:36 - Shifting Responsibilities
00:20:22 - Unpacking Cultural Narratives
00:24:47 - Fear of Change
00:26:33 - The Practice of Resilience
00:29:56 - Grounding Practices for Wellness and Resilience
00:30:53 - Impact of Somatics and Trauma
00:32:48 - Providing Tools for Healing
00:35:31 - The Power of Poetry and Music
00:43:08 - Inner Work Cohort and Practice-Oriented Learning
00:44:22 - Embracing the Journey Together
00:44:49 - Integration of Learnings
00:46:09 - Exclusive Deep Dive
00:47:06 - Appreciation for Educators
00:48:28 - Summer Break and Refreshment
Resources Andrew mentioned:
• Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands (https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477/)
• Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal (https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture/dp/0593083881/)
• Mirabai Starr, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics (http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Mercy-Living-Fierce-Mystics/dp/1683641566)
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