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Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a fierce advocate for educators, particularly for their well-being. She is the author of numerous books centered around her passion areas of quality instruction, coaching, mentoring, and wellness and is codirector of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators™ with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold. She also hosts the weekly podcast Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren. She lives in Denver, Colorado. https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/tina-h-boogren.htmlA Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-Being By: Tina H. Boogren, Timothy D. Kanold Educator and teacher self-care can be challenging, but embracing a holistic health and wellness plan can improve your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being both inside and outside of school. This reflective journal provides the ideas and guidance you need to support you on your wellness journey.  

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate and develop habits around the four dimensions of educator wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and social. What a great way to start the year off!   Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Dr. Jody is a psychologist, best-selling author, and public speaker with an affinity for helping teams and organizations overcome their most complex, human-centred problems. Her glowing energy and incomparable ability to connect with audiences result in compelling keynotes and life-changing workshops. The message is simple: we are wired to do the hard things, but we are so much braver together. Jody speaks passionately (and humourously) about resilience, burnout, mental health, leadership, grief and trauma– and how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root problems we face. Reconnection: Building a foundation of authentic relationships  Dr. Jody has inspired many to consider the capacity for reconnection as the foundation to every healthy, authentic relationship. We are not born with the ability to repair ruptures; we must learn how to do this as we build strong cultures. These relationships are the foundation of a successful company, team, or community. Dr. Jody is one of North America’s top psychologists, bringing a unique and often hilarious take on what it means to master the art of reconnection. Leadership: Taking the wheel in complex times  As an entrepreneur, CEO, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody believes that every successful team must have the inherent ability to repair and reconnect if they ever hope to serve their clients well. Her leadership style promotes building healthy relationships among her employees to ensure synergy and a positive, dynamic workplace. By combining her expertise as a workplace leader and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody will motivate other leaders to change their team-building approach from the inside out. Trauma: Reconnecting the disconnections  Dr. Jody reminds us that it’s never about what’s wrong with you; it’s about what has happened to you – and more importantly, how you make sense of it all.  As a former Civilian Member with the RMCP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and a clinical psychologist working with children and families managing significant trauma, Dr. Jody combines research and experience to highlight the importance of understanding trauma from a systems-level as the key to healthy, productive employees.  Her ability to explain the effects of trauma and the often-isolating costs of enduring difficult things will leave audiences inspired and with a clear direction forward on how to rebuild organizations and families. Reignite: Building resilience in the age of burnout  As we step back into the unfamiliar world post-pandemic, many organizations are understandably witnessing what burnout looks like. Emotional exhaustion, a lack of compassion, and an experience of futility have become common experiences for many teams.  Dr. Jody has begun walking hundreds of organizations through the process of reconnection to combat burnout and build mental resilience. She has created specific strategies to shift culture, bringing hilarity and truth while reigniting purpose and productivity with this game-changing talk. https://www.drjodycarrington.com/media-kit/   

In Part One of our conversation, Dr. Tim Kanold and I discuss the power of smart brevity, the concept that brevity in communication is confidence and that length communicates fear and avoidance. He discusses some of the essential elements for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity—the concept borne by Jim Vandehei.   Dr. Timothy D. Kanold is a mathematics educator and author of textbooks. He was the president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) from 2008 to 2009.[1] Dr. Kanold holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. In 2007, he retired from his position as Superintendent at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois,[2] where for 17 years, he served as Director of Mathematics and Science. With Ron Larson, Dr. Kanold is co-author of 27 mathematics textbooks grades 6-12, written for Houghton Mifflin/McDougal Littell Publishing Company from 1988 to the present. Additionally, since 2001 he has authored and co-authored 18 books on K-12 mathematics and school leadership, published with Solution Tree Press.[3] He continues to write and present for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics on the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, as well as for AASA and NASSP. He is the lead author for NCTM's update of the Teaching Performance Standards Document, and has presented more than 600 talks and seminars nationally and internationally over the past decade, with the primary focus on the creation of equitable learning experiences for all children in mathematics. Dr. Kanold is the 1986 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching,[4] the 1991 recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Illinois State University, the 1994 recipient of the Outstanding School Administrator Award from the Illinois State Board of Education, and the 2001 recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award from Addison Trail High School. He also is the developer and presenter for New Dimensions in Leadership: Leading in a Learning Organization, a training program for future school administrators. Considered to be a “Teacher of Leaders,” he currently provides training in mathematics program improvement, professional learning community development, and school leadership on behalf of Solution Tree.[5] He also presents mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment workshops for NCTM and NCSM. Dr. Kanold's daughter, Jessica McIntyre, taught mathematics at Aptakisic Junior High School, in Buffalo Grove, IL then served as the Principal from 2011–2016.

Today's episode discusses new fitness goals within the context of society's pressures and ageism. We explore wellness in the social media era with Sara Gross. Sara Gross is the founder and CEO of Feisty Media. Sara Gross believes that through storytelling, education and community building we can shift the dial to a more inclusive culture for female athletes and active women and girls. After defending her PhD in Women’s History in 2008, Sara competed as a professional Triathlete for thirteen years and won two Ironman titles along the way. The most feisty thing Sara has ever done is start a media company with no clue how to actually do that. Bootstrapping and getting the best out of people are her superpowers.

Gail Markin is a counsellor, teacher, author and speaker who is committed to promoting well-being in the education workplace. Gail began her career as a social worker, a family counsellor and a parent educator. After becoming a teacher, Gail worked as a school counsellor in many different schools before moving to a district role supporting health and well-being for students and staff. She now works as an educational consultant helping educational leaders to embed and support well-being in their workplaces.

Want to beat burnout? I can share this seminar that helps you do just that in six, simple to implement strategies that you can put into practice starting today! If you're an educator, paraprofessional, or someone who works in a high-stress environment, this is worth the listen!

It turns out, writer's block isn't really a thing. It's just fear. 

Sometimes, there can be immense pressure to show up real time, with your hair done and your face ready. I challenge the whole concept and urge us to step back into the 1980's to embrace [gasp] the audio call. Do you know what? There are some significant health benefits to doing so, believe it or not!

When it's time to say, "bye-bye" to your goals without feeling guilty or like you've failed!

The three simple questions to amplify, simplify, and better your life!

Jill Payne is a former national level rugby player, a dedicated yogi and a proud single mama living and practicing Energy Management each and every day. Jill has lived in many places from the beaches in Costa Rica, to the concrete jungle of New York City and is currently residing on Vancouver Island.10 years of life and academic research and an MA in workplace wellness allowed her the insights and skills to develop this singularly transformational practice: Be A Dime Energy Management. On the ground, practical skills inspire individuals towards joy and capacity.     Over the years, Jill has brought her expertise to Google, McDonald’s, Highliner Foods, YMCA, Ronald McDonald House, PepsiCo, Republic Services, Core Logic, NBC, Panasonic, Boeing, JPL, Western Union and Sony, to reinvigorate productivity and enhance corporate culture. As seen in Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and SELF Magazine, her highly sought-after programs go beyond physical wellness by initiating tools to manage one’s own overall mindset and everyday state of being.     Jill comes to each and every engagement with her own quality of energy and joy that will allow you to see the same in yourself. Her favourite life mantra is that life is meant to be joyful. Jill has created a licensed certification program to train coaches in the Be a Dime Energy Management techniques. The team is building quickly and upon graduation in 2021, there will be 8 fully certified coaches, spreading this empowering message. The sky's the limit!     Check out her website on: https://jillpayne.ca/pages/about-jill

I've just read the book, Balance, by Andrew Hallam and it asks this very important question to help you get real about your finances! #balance #fromburntouttofiredup

Dr. Jody Carrington is a child psychologist, author, and all-around amazing human fixing to change this world for the better, one educator, one child, one first responder at-a-time! She's a force and if you don't know her yet, you'll be wanting to get your hands on all things "Jody Carrington" by the time you're done! We talk teacher-ing in the age of Corona, parenting when we feel less-than-perfect, and discuss some of the ways to keep going in spite of how challenging things might seem right now! 

Barbara Gruener is an author, school counsellor, and educator who has been in education for over 30 years. She has just written a book called Mr. Quigley’s Keys which has won several awards and is highly acclaimed throughout the education community for it’s beautiful approach to inclusion and kindness. In our conversation, we discuss the power of serendipity, creativity, and our ability as human beings to be resilient. 

Dr. Kristin Neff is an author, a professor at the university of texas at Austin, and is one of the foremost experts in self-compassion in the world. She and I talked about the self-compassion inventory, the difference between self-indulgence and self-compassion, the fact that self-compassion can be fierce, radical act, rooted in healthy boundary setting. I learned a lot about the importance of being tender with ourselves, especially as we head into another year of this pandemic as a society. Be sure to check out her new book, Fierce Self Compassion. My goodness, I loved this conversation and I hope you come away feeling like you can create some healthy powerful boundaries of your own this year!

Laurie McIntosh is an amazing change-making educator in Alberta who goes by @mrsmacskinders on the socials. She has made waves on the podcast with her previous appearances, discussing her unique and magical approaches to creating a sense of community and kindness within the classroom. She has just written a book with Dr. Jody Carrington called Teachers These Days, which focuses on the importance of teacher wellness as a conduit for student wellness and thriving. Laurie and I sit down to talk about how the pandemic has surprised us, the power of creativity as an expression of our humanity, and digging into our capacity for vulnerability. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did!

Dr. Michele Borba is a psychologist, educator, and the author of several books geared at promoting thriving and well-being in children. She blew my socks off during our interview with the number of the strategies she offered, her charismatic way, and her overall sense of optimism when it comes to setting our students up for resilient success. Check out her books Unselfie and Thrivers, anywhere you get your books. Shes a gem and I hope you feel as inspired by her as I did!

Every day is an invitation to live life with intention. The narrative we craft around our experiences influence our overall perception of that experience. We can choose to lament the past or we can step boldly into the future, intentionally seeking opportunity and reflecting, with a sense of immense gratitude, on all that is good in our lives right now. What’s good right now? 

Fierce self-compassion is about saying yes to you and no to others. It’s the bravest, most generous thing you can do because through your actions, you’ll lead others to create healthy boundaries for themselves. Say yes to you!