Teachers Supporting Teachers
Welcome to 'Teachers supporting teachers'. The podcast sharing insights into being and becoming a teacher. I’m your host Narelle Lemon, a Professor of Education located in Australia and currently working at Edith Cowan University in Perth in the state of Western Australia. I’m curious and love to use this strength to find out more, so what better way to support others than to create this podcast series to be able to gain insights and perspectives from colleagues and friends. Make a cup of tea and find a comfy place to sit as you listen to various guests talk about being and becoming a teacher. Find out more by reading the podcast notes at http://www.exploreandcreateco.com/teachers-supporting-teachers-podcast
Teachers Supporting Teachers
Teachers Supporting Teachers Series 4 Episode 3: Self-care non-negotiables when overwhelmed or exhausted
Welcome to episode 3 where Dr Michelle Tichy joins Narelle once again and we talk through self-care non-negotiables when overwhelmed or exhausted. Michelle shares for us her love ritual, mindful shower practices, and her all systems check in. Narelle shares her go to mindful making practices, the “lean in” to a cuddle, and a few connections to breath strategies she engages with to help her feel grounded. Enjoy this episode as we unpack what these strategies are to help you consider them as a part of your toolbox for self-care.
We end the episode discussing the place of connection and joy and what this has been like for us since we last chatted. Michelle unpacks Mother’s Day, send of semester busyness paired with her children’s assessment activities, and Narelle talks about the power of dedicating time to share a meal with close friends.