Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
Teaching can be an emotionally and physically stressful career. I've been in the classroom for 14 years and my body has kept score: weight gain, migraines, health conditions, and burnout. This podcast is where I share real stories about trying to feel better in my own skin while figuring out what that means as a teacher. You’ll hear plenty of honesty, a little humor, and maybe a few whimsical detours along the way.
Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
When It’s Time to Leave a Toxic School And How to Do It with Dignity
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“When It’s Time to Leave And How to Do It with Dignity”
Sometimes the healthiest choice is the hardest one: leaving a toxic school.
In the final part of this series, we talk about how to recognize when it’s time to go and how to do it in a way that protects your mental health, your finances, and your future.
In this episode, we cover:
- Signs it’s time to leave: when the environment is harming your health or identity
- Preparing to exit: emotional, financial, and logistical steps to take
- Healing afterward: rediscovering joy and rebuilding your teacher identity
This episode is filled with compassion, honesty, and permission.
No shame, no guilt: just clarity and support.