Educator Wellness Podcast
autor: Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, University of Iowa
The Spaces that Shape Us ...
O tomto podcastu
A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized experts that help us explore and reflect on various dimensions of health and well-being. Take away strategies and tips to transcend wellness knowledge and practices into your classroom or school.
The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the University of Iowa.
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- The Spaces that Shape Us ... · 36 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 1As schools begin a new year, students and educators are searching for connection, identity, and community. This episode explores the importance of “third spaces” beyond home and…
- Game On: Harnessing The Power of Sports and Physical Activity for Mental Wellness · 43 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 8In this episode, Jon Solomon, the community and impact director of the Sports and Society Program at the Aspen Institute, joins Kari for a thought-provoking discussion about the…
- Beyond Survival Mode: How to Recognize and Recover from Job Burnout · 1 h 7 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 7Have you experienced burnout? How do you work through it? Dr. Christina Maslach, leading burnout expert and author, chats with Kari about six key chronic job stressors and how…
- Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: How Food Impacts Students’ Ability to Thrive · 33 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 6Dr. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, joins Kari to discuss the critical role school nutrition programs play in the well-being of…
- Educators and Parents Unite! The Power of Strong School-Family Collaborations · 39 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 5Building strong family-educator relationships is vital to healthy learning environments. Megan Olivia Hall, STEM educator and social emotional lead teacher at Open World Learning…
- Alone Together: Navigating Loneliness in Education · 34 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 4Recent research has found evidence that loneliness has detrimental effects on both our mental and physical health. Join Kari and expert Jillian Racoosin, executive director of…
- The Attendance Crisis: Tackling School Avoidance, Together · 40 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 3Why aren’t students coming to school and what can educators do about it? Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a renowned expert on school avoidance with over 25 years of experience in…
- Speaking the Truth from the Field · 1 h 14 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 2In this episode, explore the ripple effects of policy changes, social media, and evolving communication norms through the eyes of passionate educators. Kari talks with the…
- The Power of Us: Transforming K-12 Schools Through Collective Action · 1 h 1 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 1Andrea Forcum – (better known as Educator Andrea) – makes educators feel seen. With 1M+ followers on TikTok and Instagram, Andrea is widely admired for down-to-earth videos that…
- Reimagining MTSS: A Pathway to Whole School Well-Being · 48 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 9Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts the University of California Santa Barbara’s Dr. Michael Furlong (research professor and distinguished professor emeritus of school psychology) and Dr…
- Nature Nurtures: How to Leverage the Outdoors for Enriched Learning · 1 h 15 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 8A rejuvenating conversation all about the power of outdoor education! Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts Dr. Angela Rekers, assistant professor at St. Ambrose University, and Jay Gorsh…
- The Social Media Tug-of-War: How Much is “Too Much” for our Students? · 48 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 7In today's digitally-driven world, social media and technology play an integral role in our students' lives. But what happens when tech use becomes excessive, unhealthy, or…
- Embracing Our Differences, Elevating Our Schools Through Global Education · 55 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 6In today's interconnected world, global citizenship is an indispensable skill set for understanding differences and analyzing local realities through a critical lens. Dr. Kari…
- Full Inclusion for Special Education Students · 51 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 5In this episode of the Educator Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Dr. Justin Garwood, associate professor at the University of Vermont, to discuss the…
- The Cost of Addiction: How Substance Abuse Damages Youth’s Brains, Bodies, and Communities · 1 h 46 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 4Substance 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…
- Emotional Intelligence for Educators: The Transformative Power of Understanding Emotions · 52 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 3Emotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword. It is at the heart of effective human interactions, including those with our students, co-workers, friends, and family. Host…
- Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom - Whose Problem Is It? · 38 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 2Challenging behaviors in K-12 classrooms have increased in frequency and intensity over the last few years. Host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Dr. Allison Bruhn, professor of…
- Educator Wellness: Planning Your Summer for Personal Harmony · 57 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 8During 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…
- Connecting to your Environment in a Meaningful Way to Support your Well-Being · 57 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 7During 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…
- Challenging our Minds to Improve our Intellectual Dimension of Wellness · 48 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 6During 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…







