TeacherFit Podcast
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA podcast discussing the mental, emotional, and physical wellness of educators and students around the world.
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TeacherFit Talks: Action is the Answer to Anxiety
December 02, 2021 18:42 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBAre you taking action or sitting idle?
2021 - Episode 31 - Emotions and Food
November 19, 2021 19:44 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MBThere is sufficient research that points to negative mood and poor food choice selection. Yep, that’s right, it’s the negative emotions that can really set off the cascade of cravings for sugary and fatty foods. Maybe it’s comfort foods from your childhood, or that pint of your favorite ice cream, or (my personal favorite) a bag of salty tortilla chips. Whatever the choice, our emotions and our food choices can be intimately linked. Never fear, though, that’s where a plan comes into play. L...
TeacherFit Talks: Take Action Step by Step and Get Out Of Your Own Way
November 16, 2021 19:21 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBTeacherFit Talks Learn more about our TeacherFit Partner Schools Program
2021 - Episode 30 - Caffeine!!
November 15, 2021 20:26 - 28 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin Jessica Arico this week as she explores the research behind caffeine consumption and gives you the ok to consume in moderation. Comment where you listen to the show and let us know how much caffeine you consume in a typical day. The TeacherFit Podcast is powered by our TeacherFit and Advocate Partner Schools. Check out more on the services we offer and join now at the links below: TeacherFit Staff Wellness Partners Student Wellness Advocate Partners
TeacherFit Talks: "One Day or Day One?"
November 09, 2021 17:51 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBJoin Coach Nick for a quick message to spur thought and change in your mindset.
2021 - Episode 29 - When Life Gets Chaotic
November 04, 2021 18:53 - 23 minutes - 18.1 MBWe are back after the TeacherFit Challenge and ready to bring more insight and knowledge to you on how to improve your health and wellness so you can be your best for yourself, your loved ones, and your students. Join Jessica this week as she talks about how to handle your health and wellness when life gets chaotic...and we all know it does. AS always the TeacherFit Podcast is brought to you by our TeacherFit Partner Districts and Schools. Learn more about how to provide daily mindfulness, ...
2021 - Episode 28 - The Down and Dirty on Supplements
September 28, 2021 13:59 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin Jess Arico this week as she gives you the down and dirty on what supplements you do and don't need. There is soooo much information on the internet that it's hard to figure out what is right, we have the answers for you. The TeacherFit Podcast is sponsored by our TeacherFit Partner Schools: Learn more
2021 - Episode 27 - Debunking the Red Meat Myth
September 17, 2021 02:15 - 28 minutes - 20.9 MBIf you’ve read any of my blogs or listened to any of my podcasts, you probably know how high a value I place on the foods we choose to eat. But I also know that there are many voices on social media and media, in general, that give us conflicting stories on what foods are best. It seems that food fear-mongering has become the norm, which can make any simple food choice feel like a life-altering decision. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If we clear out the media noise and focus on the foo...
2021 - Episode 26 - An Educator's Health Success Story
September 09, 2021 02:33 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBJoin Jessica this week as she goes deep with a close friend and fellow educator to explore his health success story. Funny and relatable we know you are going to love this episode. Learn more about how to become a TeacherFit School here: schools.teacherFit.com
2021 - Episode 25 - Tips for Nutrition Success
September 01, 2021 23:41 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBJoin TeacherFit Nutrition Director, Jessica Arico, this week as she dives into what you need to know to facilitate nutritional success this school year. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and check out the TeacherFit Blog to learn more and get access to the Recipe of the Week: app.TeacherFit.com/blog
Mindful Message: Slow Down
September 01, 2021 23:37 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBCheck out this week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more of her work linked below. www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 24 - A Simple Story: Learn About Jessica's Why
August 23, 2021 21:29 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIf you’ve read the past couple months of nutrition blogs here, or listened to the podcasts, you’ve spent a good amount of time learning in order to improve your health. This is a fantastic step toward bettering your life! This blog is going to be a bit different. I’m going to tell you a story that will hopefully give you a little perspective on how nutrition choices you make can have an impact on not just your body, but those who love you. It’s a small part of my story and a major part of wh...
Mindful Message: Being Mindfully Productive
August 23, 2021 21:02 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBCheck out this week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more of her work linked below. www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 23 - The City in Your Body
August 12, 2021 18:36 - 33 minutes - 25 MBJoin Jessica this week as she goes deep on the city inside your body, what you need to know and how nutrition impacts your health. Be sure to check out the blog article associated with this podcast at app.teacherfit.com/blog
Mindful Message: The Dangers of Comparison
August 12, 2021 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBCheck out this week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more of her work linked below. www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 22 - Alcohol and Your Wellness
August 05, 2021 18:08 - 23 minutes - 17.5 MBDo you enjoy a drink with dinner, a nightcap, or a refreshing beverage by the pool? Check out this week's episode with Jess as she explores the topic of alcohol and its impact on your wellness. Find out more about how to become a TeacherFit Partner School: schools.teacherFit.com
Mindful Message: A Lesson From Hearing
August 05, 2021 17:47 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBCheck out this week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more of her work linked below. www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 21 - The Hydration Conundrum
July 30, 2021 21:24 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MBJoin Jessica this week as she explores the benefits of and proper hydration and shares tips to help you stay hydrated as a busy educator. Learn more about becoming a TeacherFit Partner District or School: schools.TeacherFit.com
Mindful Message: Dangers of Comparison
July 30, 2021 21:18 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBCheck out this week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more of her work linked below. www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 20 - A Deep Dive into Nutrition with Dr. Kerksick Part 2
July 22, 2021 21:34 - 51 minutes - 38.5 MBJoin our Director of Nutrition, Jessica Arico, as she brings us part 2 with Dr. Kerksick. On this week's episode, they discuss the details of macronutrients and hydration. Learn more about our staff wellness program here: schools.teacherFit.com
2021 - Episode 19 - A Micro Lesson on Macronutrients with Jessica Arico
July 14, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this week's episode, Jessica Arico dives into the details of our macronutrients, protein, carbs, and fats. For more info check out the TEacherFit blog where this week we posted on the same topic. As always, if you have any questions on this week's topic don't hesitate to tag us on social media or comment wherever you found this podcast. Learn more about becoming a TeacherFit Partner School: schools.teacherfit.com
Mindful Message: Mind Maps
July 14, 2021 16:46 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThis week's Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more from Allison at her website www.second2arrow.com
2021 - Episode 18 - The Magic Pill of Nutrition with Dr. Chad Kerksick and Jessica Arico.
July 08, 2021 01:13 - 42 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week our Nutrition Director, Jessica Arico, spoke with Dr. Chad Kerksick, Director of Performance and Nutrition Lab at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. They chat about the current issues with “diets” and nutrition for optimal health. Of course, he’s conducted numerous studies on how the body uses the macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), their effect on performance (whether you’re an elite athlete or simply running daily errands), and what diet protocols are most sustaina...
Mindful Message: Habits
July 08, 2021 01:03 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBThis episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. A Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Be sure to follow and support Allison and all of her hard work for educators at https://second2arrow.com/.
2021: Episode 17 - Diet Fads & Myths with Jessica Arico
July 01, 2021 14:47 - 37 minutes - 28.6 MBEvery day it seems you hear about a new diet or food that is going to change your life and help you reach your goals immediately. Well, most are complete B.S. and our Director of Nutrition, Jessica Arico, is here to give you the truth. Enjoy the show and be sure to let us know what nutrition questions you have for future episodes. The TeacherFit Podcast is powered by our TeacherFit Partner Schools. Learn more about how to provide your district or school staff with full access to our mindful...
Mindful Message: Happiness in the Present Moment
June 28, 2021 21:44 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBA Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Be sure to follow and support Allison and all of her hard work for educators at https://second2arrow.com/.
2021: Episode 16 - Food Substitutions with Jessica Arico
June 24, 2021 17:07 - 16 minutes - 12.5 MBJoin Jessica Arico, TeacherFit Nutrition Director, as she dives into healthy food substitutions for your favorite treats. The TeacherFit Podcast is powered by our Staff and Student Wellness Partners. Find out more at the links below: TeacherFit Partner School Advocate Student Mental & Emotional Wellness
2021: Episode 15 - Fasting Basics with Jessica Arico
June 16, 2021 21:57 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThere is a ton of information out there about fasting, its benefits and how to do it. We are here to give you the basics and help you break through the noise. Let us know your questions wherever you hear this episode. As always the TeacherFit Podcast is powered by our TeacherFit Partner Schools. Learn more about our staff and student wellness programs at the links below: TeacherFit Partners Advocate Student Mental Wellness
2021: Episode 14 - Nutrition and its Impact on Secondary Educators with Jessica Evans
June 09, 2021 14:44 - 26 minutes - 25 MBThis week we have a special return guest on the show, Mrs. Jessica Evans. She has been busy finishing her research since we last spoke and she is here to give us the findings. Tune in to hear the research backed impact of nutrition on our educators and tips to set yourself up for success. The TeacherFit podcast is powered by our Advocate Student Mental and Emotional Wellness program. Check out more and become a partner district or school at schools.teacherfit.com/advocate
TeacherFit 30 Day Challenge - Week 4
May 22, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBWelcome to Week 4! Heading into the final week!! Journaling Challenge – How have you done so far? Give yourself a grade from 1-10. Where can you improve heading into the final week to finish strong? – Answer the questions that I pose to you in the video Focus #1 – 3 Questions to Evaluate Your Habits 1: How do my habits make me feel? 2: Are my current habits moving me closer to my goals? – If not, what do I need to change? 3: Are my current habits sustainable? – If not, what changes do...
TeacherFit 30 Day Challenge - Week 3
May 15, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBWeek 3 Welcome to Week 3! In most wellness activities this is where the average person starts to drop off and allow themselves to make excuses. But you aren’t AVERAGE! Stay strong this week as you continue to build self-awareness, learn about making habits last, and learn about your nutritional macronutrients. Journaling Challenge – This is historically where people really start to lose focus on maintaining their habits. Are you staying focused? Why or why not? – What are 3 things you w...
TeacherFit 30 Day Challenge - Week 2
May 08, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBWelcome to Week 2 “The magic you are seeking is hiding behind the hard work you are avoiding.” – Unknown Starting this week and each week moving forward we will start by evaluating our performance in the previous weeks. During this time I want you to really dive deep and be honest with yourself. This will always be a part of your weekly journaling task. Journaling Challenge: -How do I feel after Week 1? -What did I learn about myself? -How will I continue to move forward in Week 2? -...
TeacherFit 30 Day Challenge - Week 1
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBWelcome to the May TeacherFit 30 Day Wellness Challenge! Week 1 is all about discovering your WHY and building self-awareness. Both of these steps are necessary task if we hope to build on this week and reacher full potential throughout the challenge. Take time to read through the resources and task list and be sure to start your challenge off on the right foot. The official start day of the challenge is Jan. 15th. If you have any questions about the challenge or this week’s task, comment ...
2021 - Episode 13 - TeacherFit Challenge for ALL
April 29, 2021 22:30 - 7 minutes - 6.2 MBWe are excited to use our podcast platform to offer the TeacherFit Challenge to ALL educators so that you have an excuse to take care of yourselves and be your best. Your first task is to download the Habit Tracker below, fill in your goals for the 30 days and add 2-3 habits of your own that you want to achieve each day or multiple times a week. Habit Tracker (download it to edit or print) Please check out our new Advocate Student Mental Health program. All districts and schools that join...
Mindful Message: Self Talk
April 28, 2021 17:48 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBEnjoy this weeks Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Follow and support her work below: Instagram Twitter
2021: Episode 12 - The 2 Main Factors in Weight & Body Fat Loss
April 20, 2021 03:08 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBThere are too many diets to count and all of the BS product to go with them but long term success comes down to two simple factors. Check out the TDEE Calculator here Learn more about our TeacherFit Wellness program for your school Learn more about our student mental and emotional wellness program for counselors
Mindful Message: Attentional Focus
April 15, 2021 03:35 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThis weeks Mindful Message from our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more from Allison and support her work by visiting www.Second2Arrow.com
2021: Episode 11 - Changing Your Life Through Walking...And A Little Nutrition
April 12, 2021 22:42 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBOn this weeks episode Nick discusses an article he recently shared on Twitter that received a lot of great feedback. The article is linked below and shares the story of an adult make who looked to make a lifestyle change with as little effort as possible. He chose to do so through walking and simple nutrition tracking. https://www.gq.com/story/get-fit-from-just-walking Learn more about TeacherFit
Mindful Message: Breath Awareness
April 05, 2021 17:49 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBEnjoy this weeks Mindful Message from Allison Carmichael, the TeacherFit Director of Mindfulness. Learn more about Allison and her work to support educators through her company Second Arrow at the link below. https://second2arrow.com/
2021: Episode 10 - Dr. Jeff Parks on Building a Culture of Wellness and Winning the TeacherFit School Challenge
March 30, 2021 18:28 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this weeks show Nick interviews Dr. Jeff Parks, Principal of Parker Middle School, winners of the 2021 TeacherFit School Wellness Challenge. Dr. Parks shares his wellness journey as well as how he has built a culture of wellness at Parkside. Be sure to follow Jeff on social media below: Jeff on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Learn. more about how to become a TeacherFit Partner School and join Jeff and his educators in the next TeacherFit Challenge: schools.TeacherFit.com
Mindful Message: Setting Intentions
March 30, 2021 18:20 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBThis week's Mindful Message from out TeacherFit Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael. Check out more from Alison at https://second2arrow.com/
2021: Episode 9 - Finding Balance and Alignment with Dori Katsionis
March 23, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week we welcome a guest to the TeacherFit Podcast, Dori Katsionis. Dori is an educator from New York who brings a message of finding alignment, not getting derailed by outside opinions and finding balance in your work and life. Enjoy the episode and be sure to support Dori at the links below: Dori on Instagram The TeacherFit Podcast is powered by our TeacherFit partner schools, learn more about how you can bring wellness to your staff and students here: TeacherFit Partner
Mindful Message: 4 Agreements - Part 3 - Do Your Best
March 22, 2021 13:55 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBPart 3 of a 4 part series with our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael, diving deep into the work of Don Miguel Ruiz from his book The Four Agreements. Be sure to follow and support Allison here.
2021: Episode 8 - 5 Tips To Building A Healthy & Sustainable Nutritional Lifestyle
March 17, 2021 01:18 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBCoach Nick dives into 5 simple tips that can help you build a sustainable nutritional lifestyle. It doesn't have to be fancy, just effective. Learn more about our TeacherFit Partner School Program. Learn more about our StudentFit Program.
Mindful Message: 4 Agreements - Part 2: Don't Take Things Personally
March 08, 2021 04:32 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBPart 2 of a 4 part series with our Director of Mindfulness, Allison Carmichael, diving deep into the work of Don Miguel Ruiz from his book The Four Agreements. Be sure to follow and support Allison here.
2021: Episode 7 - Eustress vs. Distress
March 08, 2021 04:28 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBOn this episode Nick compares good and bad stress, eustress and distress. Listen in and take the challenge of adding in more eustress into your life. Learn more about becoming a TeacherFit Partner School or District
Mindful Message: 4 Agreements - Part 1 - Impeccable Words
March 02, 2021 23:21 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBPart 1 of a 4 part series with our Mindfulness Director, Allison Carmichael, diving deep into the work of Don Miguel Ruiz from his book The Four Agreements. Be sure to follow Allison here and check out her website here.
2021: Episode 6 - Caloric Intake and Weight Loss Strategies
February 25, 2021 23:19 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBBack at it again this week answering another one of your nutrition question. Hope this answer helps many of you struggling to figure out how many calories to eat to facilitate healthy weight loss. Check out the TDEE Calculator to figure yours out. Want to learn more about the TeacherFit Program: Individual Educators: School Wellness Program:
Mindful Message: Inner Critic
February 22, 2021 03:50 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBWe all have an inner critic in our brain. Listen to today's Mindful Message and learn how to take back control from your inner critic and be your best today. For access to more staff and student mindfulness resources visit our FREE resources on our TeacherFit YouTube Channel.
2021 - Episode #5: A Slowing Metabolism & Making Better/Healthy Choices
February 18, 2021 14:48 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAre you a man or woman who has experienced a decrease in your metabolism as you age? Do you want to know a few ways to manage cravings, make better choices, and not over eat? Check out this episode of the TeacherFit Podcast. Learn more about our TeacherFit School Wellness Program Individual Wellness Memberships