Educator Wellness Podcast

During this episode, Dr. Ilana Nankin, CEO and Founder, Breathe for Change, joins me in a conversation that offers information and practices for us to prioritize wellness and move into a space of personal harmony – which includes balancing the 8-dimensions of wellness.

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During this episode, Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., Chair, Division of Integrated Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Mayo Clinic, joins me to engage in a discussion that will guide/encourage participants to think about what environmental wellness is and how it impacts their daily lives and well-being.
Environmental wellness encompasses not just your relationship with the planet and nature, but your relationship with your personal surroundings. When our personal surroundings are cared for, clean, and organized, we can experience greater comfort and less anxiety. In addition, this dimension of wellness involves being and feeling physically safe, in both our micro-environment (places we live, learn, work, etc.) and our macro-environment (our country, community, and the whole planet).

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During this episode, Dr. Shelli Kesler, Director of the Brain Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Texas – Austin, joins me to talk about the importance of nurturing our intellectual wellness. We talk about how to cultivate mental growth as well as improve concentration, memory, and critical thinking skills.

Reading, doing challenging puzzles, thinking through a creative project, learning how to play a musical instrument, etc., are just a few of the strategies we discuss. Tune in to learn more about how to challenge your mind and stimulate curiosity and creativity.

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Special guests Mary Jane Cobb, Amira Nash, and Dr. Will Coghill-Behrends, join me for a captivating conversation about educator wellness and the future of the profession.
Each brings a unique viewpoint and expertise to the topic. Mary Jane is the Executive Director of the Iowa State Education Association, while Amira and Will both work in the University of Iowa College of Education. Amira serves as the Associate Director of Programs and Partnerships in the Baker Teacher Leader Center, and Will is an Clinical Associate Professor of Multilingual Education.

Learn about:

• Tips to individually and collectively enhance educators' occupational and financial dimensions of wellness
• Strategies educators can employ to positively impact the profession, their peers, and personal well-being

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Substance abuse is a serious issue in our schools and communities. The statistics are alarming. Drug use among 8th graders from 2016-2020 increased by 61%; 62% of teens in 12th grade have abused alcohol; and 11% of overdose deaths are aged 15-24.
Host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Jeffrey Johnston (founder of Living Undeterred) and Drew Martel (chief clinical and training officer at Foundation 2), for a powerful conversation about the effects that substance abuse has on the brains and bodies of children and adults. During this episode, tough questions are asked and powerful stories are shared, as we unpack how substance abuse affects our relationships, our students, and our schools.

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