Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsTeaching can be an emotionally and physically stressful career. Since becoming a teacher 7 years ago, I gained a lot of weight, felt depressed and started getting weekly migraines. This school year I decided to get my health in check. This podcast is dedicated to helping teachers like me feel better from the inside out! Every episode is full of whimsical antics and good times while dishing out the best health and wellness advice out there! :D
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Episodes
Pre-Summer Smackdown, End of Year Tips, Summer Plans, and Book Recommendations
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBWhimsical Pre-Summer Smackdown will give you tips on surviving the end of the year, a collection of things to look forward to over summer, and book recommendations! It's a fun filled, jam packed episode to make your May fly by and get you thinking about ALL THINGS SUMMER! *insert all the screams* :)
End of the School Year Pep Talk and Ideas
May 01, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MBLet's finish this school year with a bang! I know it's exhausting and grueling, but I want you to feel good about the work you've done this year, and feel confident strolling into summer!
End of the School Year Pep Talk and Ideas
May 01, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MBLet's finish this school year with a bang! I know it's exhausting and grueling, but I want you to feel good about the work you've done this year, and feel confident strolling into summer!
What's up with essential oils? Special Guest: Josanne Skipper
April 28, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, I interview one of my pal's, Josanne Skipper about her favorite oils from her favorite company, Young Living. I learned a lot of cool tricks and tips, and I hope you'll find it enjoyable too! Here's where to find Josanne for more info! IG: @josanne_skipper https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=17407253&enrollerid=17407253&isocountrycode=US&culture=en-US&type=member
What's up with essential oils? Special Guest: Josanne Skipper
April 28, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, I interview one of my pal's, Josanne Skipper about her favorite oils from her favorite company, Young Living. I learned a lot of cool tricks and tips, and I hope you'll find it enjoyable too! Here's where to find Josanne for more info! IG: @josanne_skipper https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=17407253&enrollerid=17407253&isocountrycode=US&culture=en-US&type=member
Lessons Learned from Surviving a Nightmare Year of Teaching
April 26, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBMy first year of teaching was a nightmare. I didn't get along with my boss, coworkers and my students had poor behavior. I blame myself for a lot of these struggles and I talk through my mistakes in this episode. I hope that if you're having a bad year, you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel too because life does get better.
Lessons Learned from Surviving a Nightmare Year of Teaching
April 26, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBMy first year of teaching was a nightmare. I didn't get along with my boss, coworkers and my students had poor behavior. I blame myself for a lot of these struggles and I talk through my mistakes in this episode. I hope that if you're having a bad year, you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel too because life does get better.
Episode 31- Taking Over a Class in March
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I dish all my emotions and struggles as I get asked to take over a single class period for another teacher. I still don't know the exact reason why I was asked to do this, and I probably could have asked, but I didn't want to know. I hope the episode encourages you that sometimes a mindshift is all you need to do something that seems really hard. Enjoy.
Episode 32- Influencer Conference? All The TEA Here!
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBInfluencer - Schminfluencer. In mid-March, 100 teachers were chosen to go a conference in Miami. Teachers came from all over the country, and a corporation named Genius Plaza gave these teachers scholarships to go. I was one of the lucky teachers who got chosen. In this episode I dish all about this event called the Impact Driven Teaching Conference. I tell my story about getting selected to go and I explain all of the details about what I learned and what we did. I hope it will inspi...
Episode 30- Self Care before Spring Break
March 09, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is my story about how I'm personally searching for self care through 3 big pre-Spring Break Ideas. 1. I made myself a 15 month plan for a long term goal that I've been struggling to achieve. 2. I started looking more closely at my finances in order to get close to achieving my goal. 3. I'm looking for free ways to make every day more fun and enjoyable in the classroom. I hope this ideas help you out in your long term goal setting happiness seeking journeys as well. Thanks for tun...
Episode 30- Self Care before Spring Break
March 09, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is my story about how I'm personally searching for self care through 3 big pre-Spring Break Ideas. 1. I made myself a 15 month plan for a long term goal that I've been struggling to achieve. 2. I started looking more closely at my finances in order to get close to achieving my goal. 3. I'm looking for free ways to make every day more fun and enjoyable in the classroom. I hope this ideas help you out in your long term goal setting happiness seeking journeys as well. Thanks for tun...
Episode 29- Pour into Yourself for a Change with The Whole Teacher
March 02, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBIn Episode 29, I interview Crystal Radke from @KreativeinLife. She's a blogger, a public speaker, and the creator of this new teacher self care course and community called The Whole Teacher! Click my link below to join the Whole Teacher! http://bit.ly/whimsicalwholeteacher If you listened to this episode on March 2nd or 3rd, please enter to win ONE FREE YEAR of THE WHOLE TEACHER! It is a $150 value! To win, screen shot this podcast episode and post on your instagram stories! Please t...
Episode 29- Pour into Yourself for a Change with The Whole Teacher
March 02, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBIn Episode 29, I interview Crystal Radke from @KreativeinLife. She's a blogger, a public speaker, and the creator of this new teacher self care course and community called The Whole Teacher! Click my link below to join the Whole Teacher! http://bit.ly/whimsicalwholeteacher If you listened to this episode on March 2nd or 3rd, please enter to win ONE FREE YEAR of THE WHOLE TEACHER! It is a $150 value! To win, screen shot this podcast episode and post on your instagram stories! Please t...
Episode 28- My Health Drama
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBRecently, I had a big health scare and I'm taking it very seriously and getting myself on a whole new path in life. I hope my story will encourage you to face your fear of needles and hospitals and doctors if you have any like I do.
Episode 28- My Health Drama
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBRecently, I had a big health scare and I'm taking it very seriously and getting myself on a whole new path in life. I hope my story will encourage you to face your fear of needles and hospitals and doctors if you have any like I do.
Episode 27- Shingles and Emotional Breakdowns
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, I get real about my most recent illness: shingles, and what could have brought on this bad time for me in my life.
Episode 26- Q&A Time
January 19, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBI opened up a Q&A session on my instagram a few weeks ago, and here are my answers! I got emotional and choked up during some parts and other parts made me laugh and smile. It's a great episode. Thank you to all who submitted questions.
Episode 25- Managing Your Eating Plan Meal by Meal
January 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.52 MBI recently lost 20 lbs by managing my eating meal by meal. I wanted to share those tips and tricks with you in case you are looking to revise your eating habits too. This is not a show about weight loss, it's a show about eating healthy and what worked for one teacher. All changes to diet should be reviewed by a medical professional first.
Episode 25- Managing Your Eating Plan Meal by Meal
January 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.52 MBI recently lost 20 lbs by managing my eating meal by meal. I wanted to share those tips and tricks with you in case you are looking to revise your eating habits too. This is not a show about weight loss, it's a show about eating healthy and what worked for one teacher. All changes to diet should be reviewed by a medical professional first.
Episode 24- Intuition Guide and Tips to Start Following Your Heart
January 17, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MBAs teachers, I feel like we use our intuition non-stop through out the day. We almost use it too much, so in our personal lives this instinct.. this feeling in our gut, sometimes gets stifled. This episode is all about learning to use your intuition again in your personal life to make better decisions!
Episode 24- Intuition Guide and Tips to Start Following Your Heart
January 17, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.53 MBAs teachers, I feel like we use our intuition non-stop through out the day. We almost use it too much, so in our personal lives this instinct.. this feeling in our gut, sometimes gets stifled. This episode is all about learning to use your intuition again in your personal life to make better decisions!
Episode 23- Fighting the Winter Blues Part 2
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBI'm not feeling January, so I decided to do a PART TWO episode of fighting the winter blues. I hope if you're feeling sad or not quite like yourself that you'll give it a listen!
Episode 22- Dealing with Haters
January 15, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIn a recent interview, I was asked about how I deal with online negativity. This episode is all about the different ways I categorize haters in order to get over their nasty behavior! I hope it helps you as you venture into the world of social media. It shouldn't ever feel like a negative space: you should feel empowered and confident to tell your story.
Episode 21- Body Positivity as a Plus Size Teacher and Former Plus Sized Student
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBI've been considered plus sized for most of my life, and in this episode I talk about the body positivity movement and how I felt as a plus sized child in school. I think we should be aware of what we're saying and how we are treating every child in our rooms. Through this episode, I discover that the best way to promote self confidence and body positivity is by being confident in ourselves. I talk about a lot of my feelings about this movement and I process how I felt as a plus sized chi...
Episode 20- Teachers Need Mental Health Days Take Your Days Off
January 10, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.76 MBI'm really passionate about teachers taking more days off. I know so many teachers who are hoarding their sick days, yet they're beyond stressed out on the day to day. Just because you aren't coughing and feel like death, doesn't mean you shouldn't take days off. Sometimes our bodies aren't sick, but our minds need a mental rest. I hope this episode will inspire you to take a day off sooner than later!
Episode 19- Big Ideas to Start the New Year Out Right!
January 08, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBBig ideas for the New Year! In this episode, I dish on big lessons learned from the Reboot Conference and things I want to do and think about this new year! I discuss my own vulnerabilities with accepting positive feedback, talk about some memorable sessions and how I'm going to change my life because of them, and I aim to give you a boost of happy for the New Year! If you missed the conference, you can get a $20 pass for 40 videos! The pass will last you until the end of March! He...
Episode 19- Big Ideas to Start the New Year Out Right!
January 08, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBBig ideas for the New Year! In this episode, I dish on big lessons learned from the Reboot Conference and things I want to do and think about this new year! I discuss my own vulnerabilities with accepting positive feedback, talk about some memorable sessions and how I'm going to change my life because of them, and I aim to give you a boost of happy for the New Year! If you missed the conference, you can get a $20 pass for 40 videos! The pass will last you until the end of March! He...
Episode 18- Winter Blues- Four Ideas for Self Care during this Stressful Season
December 09, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 9.67 MBI don't want to be cheesy and tell you to go take a bubble bath and drink some hot cocoa in order to wash away your winter blues. Being depressed during winter is a serious matter, so I looked into 4 new ideas that might set you free: 1. Evaluating Yourself as a Helper 2. Applauding the Achievements of Others 3. Skipping the Snooze 4. Giving up the News These are some big life changing ideas that I read a lot about this week, and I wanted to share them with you. I hope they help a bit as...
Episode 17- Teacher Pet Peeves
December 09, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBLet's have fun and laugh at all the things that bug us! We will tantie together and then chuckle about all the things that drive us batty at our jobs or in our lives. This is a fun episode, and I'm glad you're here to enjoy it! Share on Instagram or Leave a Review to win a Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher Podcast shirt! They are super soft and comfy and come in soooo many colors! http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d9af9ef44/?
Episode 16- Advice for Lead Teachers
December 08, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MBDid you just get the news that you'll be mentoring a student teacher soon? Here are the best tips from lead teachers who have already done it. Listen to this episode for the do's and don'ts of this tricky relationship! Click Below to Win a T Shirt! http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d9af9ef44/? Winning is easy- just share this show on instagram or leave a review, and you're entered to win, but be sure to come back and fill out the rafflecopter with your user name! Winners anno...
Episode 15- Advice for Student Teachers
December 06, 2018 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, we will dish on all the advice for student teaching! Keep an open mind and learn from the experts! Also, If you're interested in winning a t-shirt this week, here's the link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d9af9ef44/? Check my most recent shows for the newest giveaways.
Episode 14- Holiday Gift Smackdown
December 02, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBTopics covered: Gifts for Students from Teachers Gifts that Students can make for families Gifts for Coworkers Gifts that Teachers LOVE Here's the product I mentioned early in the podcast: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Family-Holiday-Survey-Letter-4220607 Let's be mindful of the student's beliefs and traditions that we are serving. This is a great product to find out if your families are okay with the holidays you want to celebrate in your classroom!
Episode 13- Motivate Yourself towards Your Dreams
December 01, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.46 MBHaving trouble finding the motivation to get things done? I hope some of the tips in this podcast will help you on your way to making all your dreams come true! I mentioned the podcast: The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo and the book: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Episode 12- Healthy Snacks and Unhealthy Snacking
November 24, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.59 MBIn this episode, I get real about my problem with snacking. I also polled my instagram audience to see which healthy snacks were working for them. I hope if you're an emotional snacker like me, that you will get some ideas for healthy snacking alternatives. Here is the book that helped me curb my snacking a bit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
Episode 11- Money Talk Part 3 - Ways to Start a Side Hustle
November 23, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBHi and welcome back to my three part series on money talk! In part one, I discussed money thoughts and how having unhealthy ones can hold us back from wealth. In episode 2, I shared resources and products that will help you build wealth and grow wealth no matter how much money you have to invest. And we are finally on part 3 of the series: Making that money! In this episode I discuss popular ways teachers can make money. I mention buying FlapJack Factory Membership on tpt if you want to l...
Episode 10 - Money Talk Part 2 Investments for Teachers
November 22, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBIn part two of my three part money talk series, I discuss investments, and the power of investing when it comes to growing wealth. Here are the products and websites I mentioned: The book you NEED to buy! https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Teacher-Wealth-Should-Learned/dp/0470830069 Dave Ramsey Investing Calculator: https://www.daveramsey.com/smartvestor/investment-calculator 403b Plan basics: https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-403-b-plan-2385769
Episode 9 - Money Talk Part 1: Money Thoughts
November 22, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWhen I asked my instagram audience about current stressors in their lives, most people responded with some sort of money problem. I decided to start a three part series on money issues. In this part one, I talk about my own money story and bad thoughts that I have about money. I also discuss ways to get rid of bad thoughts about money in your head, so you can start seeing money in a more positive light. Here's a link to money affirmations to further help you in your journey! https://...
Episode 8- Teacher Friendships
November 16, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBEvery time I bring up teacher friendships or lack there of on my Instagram, I get countless messages from people struggling to find teacher friends. In this episode I give some tips and tricks as well as some other stories about finding and keeping the right teacher friends for you!
Episode 7- Free Self Care Ideas for Teachers
November 15, 2018 22:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBI usually think of manis, pedis, massages, and trips to the salon when I think of self care, and then I get stressed thinking about the money that all those things cost. I thought it might be fun to research FREE self care ideas. I was surprised at some of the things I came up with and that are so many easy tips that are also good for the teacher soul at the same time!
Episode 6- Easy Meditation Tips
November 14, 2018 22:00 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBI've always wanted to get into meditation, but honestly, some days, I can't deal with the thought of adding another thing to my already busy schedule. In this episode I researched the fastest techniques for getting into meditation and clearing your mind to have a successful day and meet your goals!
Episode 5- How to Deal with Toxic Schools and People
November 08, 2018 23:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBI was expecting to describe types of toxic people in this episode, but once I started researching the topic, I was really surprised to learn the true answers that will set you free from the toxic people in your life! Happy Listening!
Episode 4- Cooking with Whimsical Hubby
November 05, 2018 18:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBOn my instagram channel @the_whimsical_teacher, I've been cooking up Hello Fresh boxes with my bff and husband, Anthony. He goes by @whimsicalhubby online. Honestly, I've always hated cooking. I hate preparing things and I hate cleaning up. It never seems worth the hassle. For the last few years, I realized that we've been eating horribly because of my own stubbornness towards change. So I decided to try Hello Fresh. And our world has complete changed. We are much happier, and we'r...
Episode 3- Tips for Finding Teacher Work-Life Balance
November 04, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBBalance. It's not just for circus animals. It effects all of us. Sometimes we feel like we're in control and everything is gravy and other times it feels like Mount Vesuvius has just exploded and we are running for our lives. This episode will explore easy tips and tricks for striking the balance we can live with. Thanks for tuning in.
Episode 2- Let's Talk Migraines
November 03, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBI've suffered with migraines since becoming a teacher. As I type out these words, I have one. *insert frowny face* Here are all the tricks and tips I learned about migraines from my instagram audience. I hope that some of them will help you!
Episode 2- Let's Talk Migraines
November 03, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBI've suffered with migraines since becoming a teacher. As I type out these words, I have one. *insert frowny face* Here are all the tricks and tips I learned about migraines from my instagram audience. I hope that some of them will help you!
Episode 1 - Open Talk About Weight!
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBI get real about being an overweight teacher and how I've coped with all the pretty people accounts on Instagram. If you feel overwhelmed with your weight, I might have a community that you can join! Tune in and join us!
Episode 1 - Open Talk About Weight!
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBI get real about being an overweight teacher and how I've coped with all the pretty people accounts on Instagram. If you feel overwhelmed with your weight, I might have a community that you can join! Tune in and join us!
Intro Episode~! Meet the Host and Get the Scoop on this Show!
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.03 MBHi there! I'm Jessica Martin and I'm the host of Healthy Teacher, Happy Teacher! I wanted to start this show because I am focusing on becoming more healthy and happy in my own life. This show will discuss self care and fast easy mental, emotional and physical health tips for teachers. It's a stressful position, but we can manage it and still live healthy and happy lives.
Intro Episode~! Meet the Host and Get the Scoop on this Show!
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.05 MBHi there! I'm Jessica Martin and I'm the host of Healthy Teacher, Happy Teacher! I wanted to start this show because I am focusing on becoming more healthy and happy in my own life. This show will discuss self care and fast easy mental, emotional and physical health tips for teachers. It's a stressful position, but we can manage it and still live healthy and happy lives.