The Inspired Teacher Podcast

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! This podcast is meant to help share inspiration, ideas & anecdotes to help educators be their best on a daily basis.

The Seeds we Plant 09/25/2024

The Seeds we Plant Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful reminder I picked up from a recent episode of the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty. Jay emphasized the importance of patience when it comes to expecting results in life. Whether you're striving for progress in your classroom, personal goals, or life in general, this episode will explore how embracing patience can lead to long-term success and fulfillment. Let’s unpack how this mindset can make a lasting difference in both our teaching and everyday lives! /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/33211542

Control versus Influence 09/11/2024

Control versus Influence Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a powerful concept inspired by a conversation between Elena Aguilar and Jennifer Gonzalez on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast. We'll explore the distinction between what we can control and what we can influence, and how this understanding can empower us as educators. By focusing on what truly lies within our reach, we can cultivate a greater sense of agency, reduce stress, and ultimately create a more positive and effective learning environment for both ourselves and our students. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/33001592

Stop One Heart from Breaking 09/09/2024

Stop One Heart from Breaking Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson's poignant poem, "If I can Stop." This beautiful verse serves as a powerful reminder that a life lived in service, no matter how small, is never wasted. As teachers, we have the profound opportunity to make a difference, even if it's just by helping one student each day. Join us as we explore how these simple yet impactful acts of kindness and support can shape not only our students' lives but also our own, turning every moment in the classroom into a meaningful contribution. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32965727

Want the Hidden Costs 09/06/2024

Want the Hidden Costs Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a powerful message from James Clear, who recently reminded us in his weekly email that we need to embrace the hidden costs of things just as much as the rewards. For educators, this lesson is particularly crucial. So much of our work involves tasks that don't directly involve teaching—like grading, meetings, and planning—and it's easy to overlook the importance of these responsibilities and get agitated by them. Today, we'll explore why it's essential to want the whole package, not just the visible rewards, and how embracing this mindset can make us more effective and fulfilled in our roles as teachers. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32937542

Beware of Cognitive Overload 09/04/2024

Beware of Cognitive Overload Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into a topic inspired by a thought-provoking post from James Clear on X, where he discussed the four causes of cognitive overload and how to avoid them. This episode will discuss these key factors contributing to cognitive overload and offer some tips to help you manage the mental load of your students this year. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32888162

Change Your Thoughts 08/30/2024

Change Your Thoughts Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Young Pueblo, who reminds us that what matters most is not our emotions themselves, but how we think about them. This insight hit close to home recently when a seemingly throw-away comment from my wife sparked some annoyed feelings in me, leading to a moment of reflection and ultimately, this episode. Join me as we explore how shifting our mindset around emotions can transform our responses and help us become more centered, thoughtful educators. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32802157

Do Less 08/28/2024

Do Less Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a lesson inspired by Ryan Holiday, who reminds us of the power of doing less. As educators, it's easy to feel the pressure to do it all, but it's crucial to remember that we don't have to. Sometimes, the most effective way to make a difference is by saying no to certain things so we can focus our energy on what truly matters. Today, we'll explore how to embrace this mindset and prioritize what's essential in our teaching and in our lives. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32769642

Live Your Purpose 08/26/2024

Live Your Purpose Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, inspired by a thought-provoking mix of Jay Shetty's wisdom and the nostalgic lyrics of MxPx, I touch on a recent argument with my son over the meaning of emo. This led me to reflect on the importance of understanding and embracing our purpose, both as individuals and educators. Join me as we explore how staying true to our passions and values can profoundly impact our lives and the lives of those we teach. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32734567

Be the First to Apologize 08/21/2024

Be the First to Apologize Welcome to this episode of The Inspired Teacher podcast! Today’s conversation is sparked by a powerful interview between Emmanuel Acho and Ed Mylett, which I listened to during a recent drive. Emmanuel Acho shares a profound message on the importance of apologizing in leadership—a lesson that resonated deeply with me. In this episode, we'll explore how embracing the humility to apologize can make us better leaders, both in the classroom and beyond. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32665442

Learn to Accept Mediocrity 08/19/2024

Learn to Accept Mediocrity Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! The title for this episode might strike you as odd if you know me or have spent any time listening to this podcast, however, the message is a great one. The inspiration for today's episode comes from an interview with Jerry Seinfeld on the Tim Ferris show that I heard in mid-June of 2024. I hope you enjoy this message and it helps you to ease up with some of the pressures you might place upon yourself as a teacher. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/32545392

Fall in Love with Something 07/03/2024

Fall in Love with Something Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today's episode was inspired by a post I saw on X and memories of my older son when he was a toddler at our community pool. I hope you enjoy the message and fall in love with something this summer! /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31995257

Time to Start Hacking 06/26/2024

Time to Start Hacking Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! This summer, I'm committed to delivering a new episode every week to keep you motivated and inspired. In this week's episode, we delve into the art of cutting back. Drawing from the daily emails I receive from a wonderful group called specifically their Living Better series, I'll share actionable insights to help you create the life you desire. Tune in for practical tips and heartfelt inspiration to enhance your journey. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31881657

This is Not Your Life's Work 06/05/2024

This is Not Your Life's Work Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Today's episode is all about enjoying different seasons of your life. The thoughts on today's episode include references to the following sources: /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31608592

Maybe You Shouldn't Always Succeed 06/03/2024

Maybe You Shouldn't Always Succeed Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Sure, we all love to succeed, but is it good if we are always winning? Today's episode discusses the importance of not always succeeding. Here are links to the resources discussed in the episode. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31572122

We All Have Bad Days, But are They That Bad? 05/31/2024

We All Have Bad Days, But are They That Bad? Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! As we near the end of the year you might find yourself struggling to get past some of the "bad" days you are having. Today's episode is inspired by a and some of the teachings from /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31543317

It's Not About the Thank You's 05/22/2024

It's Not About the Thank You's Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In today's episode, we are reminded to focus on the things that truly matter instead of on things that are beyond our control. The thoughts on in this episode come from Ryan Holiday's and Viktor Frankl's . /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31411597

Stand Straight, Not Straightened 05/20/2024

Stand Straight, Not Straightened Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! The thoughts on today's episode were inspired by Marcus Aurelius in his book, as well as Matthew McConaughey from his book. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31376222

Words are Important 05/15/2024

Words are Important Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Words are important--and if you're like me, sometimes you are a little to careless with the words you use. Today's episode includes some thoughts and insights from Jake Thompson and his book Lead Better Now, as well as Marcus Aurelius in Meditations. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31294527

Make the Most of Each Moment 05/13/2024

Make the Most of Each Moment Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast. As the school year draws to a close I tend to get a little sentimental--and I think this episode reflects that. Inspired by recent events in my life, Marcus Aurelius and Dave Burgess, this episode reminds us to be present-minded and live in the moment. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31252817

Attach Your Bootstraps to Other People's Boots 05/10/2024

Attach Your Bootstraps to Other People's Boots Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Today's episode was inspired by author and professor, Adam Grant from his book and Lewis Howes from his The message is a simple one, but it's important and bares repeating--you simply cannot do your best work alone. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31224632

Real Learning is Often Messy 05/03/2024

Real Learning is Often Messy Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podast! If you're anything like me you find planning to be a little extra challenging this time of year. The weather is getting nicer, the students are experiencing spring fever and so are we! Today's message is a reminder to myself to keep learning the main goal over compliance at this time of year. The episode was inspired by a post on X by /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31097528

It's About Meaning 05/01/2024

It's About Meaning Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! On today's episode we discuss the importance of living a meaningful life. The thoughts on today's episode were inspired by the guest Michael Gervais had on episode 441 of his podcast Finding Mastery. This episode highlights the importance of living a life of meaning, not just making the means to live. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31062993

See the Awe Behind the Obvious 04/29/2024

See the Awe Behind the Obvious Welcome to the 200th episode of the Inspired Teacher podcast! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, whether this if your first time or you've been here for them all. Today's message is a fitting one for this milestone episode since it's basically the reason I do this podcast--it's a reminder to see the awe in the little things that are around us each and every day. I started recording this podcast as a reminder to myself to slow down and take some time to think about things that are important to me as an educator and this might be one of the most important things to remember. The message was inspired by some talks between Dr. Michael Gervais and his guest on . /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/31021668

Choose Confidence 04/24/2024

Choose Confidence Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Today's episode was inspired by a from Brian Cain. Brian is a consultant, speaker, and creator of The Mental Performance Mastery Coaches Certification program. The post, which was oringally made on August 4, 2022, serves as a reminder that we can choose to be confident every day. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30960903

Don't Just Dodge Raindrops 04/22/2024

Don't Just Dodge Raindrops Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! I recently found myself on the treadmill listening to 311 when their song "Dodging Raindrops" came on and hit me like a ton of bricks. It made me realize that so much of the lethargy and malaise I've been feeling toward lesson planning lately has been due to my desire to simply dodge raindrops. Today's episode serves as a reminder to me (and maybe you) to focus on the outcomes I do want--not the ones I want to avoid. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30925323

You're Not the Only One 04/19/2024

You're Not the Only One Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Sometimes we find inspiration in the places we least expect it. The thoughts on today's episode were inspired by conversations I have with my son from time to time and Matthew McConaughey's book . I hope that this podcast serves as reminder that you also are not the only one from time to time! /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30895208

Chase Contentedness 04/16/2024

Chase Contentedness Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! I'm very excited about the message in today's episode because I believe it's so important to hear. If you're anything like me, you may find yourself chasing growth a little too often and forgetting to stop and smell the proverbial roses. The message in today's episode comes from from an interview she did with Jay Shetty on his podcast, On Purpose. I hope you enjoy it! /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30856688

Don't Take Life Too Seriously 04/15/2024

Don't Take Life Too Seriously Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Today's a great reminder to not take yourself too seriously. The thoughts on today's episode were inspired by Marcus Aurelius in Meditations. /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30820838

Stop Blaming Others 04/12/2024

Stop Blaming Others Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Today's episode was inspired by the book n by Jocko Willnick & Leif Babin. The authors remind us of the importance of accountability and controlling the only thing we can really control--ourselves /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30791378

See What Others Don't 04/05/2024

See What Others Don't Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! The thoughts on today's episode come from and I also mentioned one of my favorite tools for tracking productivity and gratitude--the (not a sponsor) so check them out! /episode/index/show/mybestlessonsocialstudies/id/30688933

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