EdYouWell
by Chelsea Henderson, Alix Busch, Teacher Wellness, Strategies, Insights
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84. 5 Things We’ve Learned About Hosting Teacher Candidates
84. 5 Things We’ve Learned About Hosting Teacher Candidates
About this podcast
The EdYouWell Podcast is a space that helps teachers thrive rather than just survive the school year. Hosted by experienced teachers Alix Busch and Chelsea Henderson, this podcast explores the connection between being well and doing well, both at work and at home.
Teaching is meaningful work, but it can also be demanding, overwhelming, and at times isolating. That’s why EdYouWell exists. Here you will find encouragement, practical ideas you can use, and reminders that you are not alone. Whether you are navigating daily classroom challenges, looking for ways to care for your own well-being, or simply wanting to feel inspired again, this space is for you.
Take a breath, settle in, and dive into the well with us.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 84 episodes
- 84. 5 Things We’ve Learned About Hosting Teacher Candidates · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 84Today, we’re reflecting on 5 things we’ve learned from hosting teacher candidates. We truly appreciate our pre-service teachers, and we’ve been there ourselves! We talk about…
- 83. Overthinking Overhaul · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 83Ever have a conversation at school and then replay it in your head all night? Or wonder if you said the wrong thing, imagine what could go wrong, or keep thinking about something…
- 82. 3-2-1 Workweek Wins: Strategies to Simplify Your Teacher Life · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 82In this episode, we’re sharing simple ways to make your workweek feel a little lighter and more in control. Using our 3-2-1 approach, we break down three things you can prep at…
- 81. Taking it Low and Slow · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 81In this episode of Taking it Low and Slow, we’re talking about what it really means to take a step back when the teaching day starts moving too fast. In classrooms that are full…
- 80. Where to Start Before You Start! · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 80Going back to school can bring that little feeling of Where do I even start? In this episode, we're talking about three simple ways to ease back in: start small, start with a…
- 79. August Anchors · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 79Welcome back to Season 4 of the EdYouWell Podcast! In this episode, we're sharing five August Anchors to help you make the most of the final weeks of summer while preparing for…
- 78. Lemonading · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 78Today we're talking about lemonading! Lemonading is about taking what life hands you, filtering out what doesn't suit you, and holding on to what does. We're talking about making…
- 77. Help or Hindrance? · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 77Ever wonder why some things in your classroom make your day run like a dream while others leave you wondering how you got here? Today, we’re taking an honest look at the tools we…
- 76. AI in Education: Final Takeaways on What Teachers Need to Know with Anthony Carabache · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 76AI is everywhere right now, and for many educators, it can feel like we're being asked to make decisions about a technology that is evolving faster than we can keep up. In this…
- 75. AI in Education: Risk, Responsibility, and Reality | Anthony Carabache Part II · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 75In Part II of our conversation with Anthony Carabache, we get into the risks, responsibilities, and realities of AI in schools. We talk about everything from the “flatterbot”…
- 74. AI in Education: Risk, Responsibility, and Reality | Anthony Carabache Part I · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 74Today, we are sitting down with Anthony Carabache to talk about what AI really means for teachers right now. We cut through the hype and get into what matters: understanding how…
- 73. Finishing the Year with Your Well Intact · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 73Today we’re talking about what it really feels like to be in the final stretch of the school year. We get honest about the fatigue, the overwhelm, and that feeling of losing…
- 72. Rebounding from Challenging Parent Conversations: Relate, Regroup, Reassure, Reclaim · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 72Tough parent conversations are part of the job, but they don't have to ruin your week. In this episode, we share the ultimate "rebound" strategy for teachers. Learn how to use…
- 71. Mastering Tough Talks: 4 Key Approaches for Parent-Teacher Discussions · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 71As parent-teacher conferences approach, this episode of EdYouWell focuses on effective strategies for handling challenging discussions with parents. We'll explore four essential…
- 70. The Homestretch Reset: Classroom Spring Cleaning Tips · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 70Let’s be real: by this point in the year, the classroom clutter has a life of its own. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your junk drawer at home—it’s the mental reset your…
- 69. Generations Series: Teaching in Your 20s with Antonella Pinelli · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 69In this instalment of our Generations series, we’re bringing things full circle. We’ve looked back at what it was like teaching in our twenties two decades ago, but now we’re…
- 68. Our Favourite Perks of Teaching · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 68Today we’re taking some time to focus on the perks of the job. Teaching definitely comes with its challenges, but it also brings those great moments that remind us why we do this…
- 67. Breaking the Blahs · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 67January and February can feel like the longest stretch of the year when the days blur together and the “blah” feeling creeps in. In this episode of EdYouWell, we are breaking…
- 66. Wellness and Resilience with Natalie Lehto · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 66Today we’re chatting with Natalie Lehto, an inspiring instructor, coach, endurance athlete, author, and owner of Within You, a fitness and lifestyle studio. A trained…
- 65. The Digital Drain: Reclaiming Peace from Pings · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 65Have you ever felt like you’re never truly off the clock? In this episode of EdYouWell, we explore the digital fatigue many teachers face. From endless notifications to the…
