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Teach Happier Podcast

 This weekly podcast is for ANYONE who works in schools! Each episode will share a small shift we can incorporate in our lives to make a positive impact at home and at school...all in 5 minutes or less! 

Season 3

Believe & Wish

In this episode, we examine 2 small shifts in language, inspired by Dr. Becky Kennedy. These small, simple shifts can help strengthen our connections with anyone at work and at home.

Believe & wish

Hurry Up and W.A.I.T

In this episode, we unpack the acronym W.A.I.T, a small shift in thought that can help our language and actions.

Hurry up and w.a.i.t.

Take a Shower

In this episode, we learn why taking a shower can open up our minds and help us develop ideas, solve problems, and unleash creativity. 

Take a Shower

Turn Up the Quiet

In this bonus episode, we are encouraged to prioritize pockets of silence in an effort to leave room for creativity and inspiration.

Turn Up the Quiet

Hello, I've Been Expecting You

In this episode, we consider a small shift to our "to think" list in an effort to move through unexpected emotions as rational optimists.

Hello, I've been expecting You

A Friendly Reminder

In this episode, we learn about a small shift in action that helps us care for those around us who are in challenging season.

A Friendly reminder

Small Shifts; Full Circle Gifts

In this episode, we hear a story about how the tiniest shifts in thoughts, language, and actions turned into a beautiful, full circle moment with a former student, 

Small Shifts; Full Circle Gifts

Tell Me Something Good

In this episode, we learn more about a small shift in language that can help us enter conversations with a bit more authenticity and opportunity for connection.

Tell me something good

Monotasking

In this episode, we learn more about a small shift in action - monotasking. We explore how it can help us on our personal and professional lives.

Monotasking

Talk in Front of Their Faces

In this episode, we flip the previously shared idea of "talking behind their backs" and consider how we can positively impact our social relationships by talking "in front of their faces".

talk in front of their faces

Help Wanted

In this episode, we consider a small shift in language that can help us ask and accept help from those we trust.

help wanted

Yes to a No Mentor

In this episode, we consider Emily P. Freeman's brilliant idea of a "No Mentor" and imagine how that can help our limited energy at home and at school.

yes to a no mentor

Reconnect Happier

In this bonus episode, we learn how to give students a voice in our classroom as we usher in a new year.

reconnect happier

December Summer Camp

In this episode, we examine our upcoming break and consider small things we can do to begin 2023 feeling as rested and recharged as realistically possible.

december summer camp

Prepare with Pre-Care

In this episode, we dig deeper in creating and honoring boundaries by exploring pre-care, an idea shared by Nedra Glover Tawaab.

prepare with pre-care

Confronting Our Complaints

In this bonus episode, we take on a challenge of not complaining for an entire day to see how that impacts our energy and happiness. 

Confronting Our Complaints

Language to our Limits

In this episode, we explore the idea of putting language to our limitations to set and honor boundaries.

Language to our limits

2 Small Shifts for a Short Week

In this episode, we learn 2 super small shifts for a super short week - palms up and doublet breath!

2 small shifts

Gratitude for YOU!

In this episode, we give thanks for the unique way we show up in the world at home or at school. If you're interested in taking the free character strength survey mentioned in the episode, visit www.viacharacter.org

Gratitude for you!

Gratitude Visit

As we near thanksgiving, we continue to look closely at gratitude and learn how to create and deliver a "Gratitude Visit" 

Gratitude Visit

The Power of Quiet Thanks

During this season of gratitude and abundance, we are invited to quietly express thanks to those who contribute to our happiness at work and at home.

The Power of quiet thanks

A Small Shift to our List

In this episode, we consider creating a list of things that help us feel steady, and access that list when we need to feel a greater sense of contentment or alignment.

A small shift to our list

Take Care of Tomorrow's You TODAY!

In this episode, we consider small shifts in actions we can do today that will help us feel cared for tomorrow.

Take Care of tomorrow's you today!

The Happiness Curve

In this episode, we learn more about the happiness curve and consider what practice we can lean into a little more that will help us during this busy season.

The Happiness Curve

Brighten Your Corner

In this episode, we learn the same lesson from a real-life friend and a fictitious TV character that invites us to brighten our tiny corner of the world.

Brighten Your Corner

What's in Your Diet?

In this bonus episode, we consider what is in our media diet and how that impacts our overall happiness.

What's in Your Diet?

Level Up Gratitude!

Positive psychologists overwhelmingly agree that gratitude is the most impactful happiness practice. In this episode, we learn 3 easy ways to "level up" our gratitude routine.

Level Up Gratitude!

Close the Loop

In this episode, we learn a simple shift in thought that can help us as we move through our days.

Close the loop

Let's Be Trees this School Year

In this first episode of season 3, we consider the metaphor of tree root systems and how that can positively impact our collegial relationships at school.

Let's be trees this school year

What IS

In this bonus episode, we learn the small language shift that levels up the previously shared strategy of "even if" to "What IS"

What IS

Let's Recombobulate

In this bonus episode, we learn more about the definition of recombobulate and how that can help us begin the upcoming school year as healthy, happy and whole as possible,

Let's Recombobulate

Let's Talk Behind their Backs

In this episode, we are invited to talk behind people's backs to share words of truth, kindness, and gratitude.

Let's Talk Behind their Backs

Season 2

That's a Wrap on Season 2!

In this final episode of season 2, we review some of our key takeaways and hear a note of gratitude to the listeners of the Teach Happier community

That's a Wrap on Season 2!

Imagine That

In this episode, we explore the prize for going through something challenging and a small language move that can help us support others who are in a hard season.

Imagine That

Weak Ties Make Us Stronger

In this episode, we learn how the many weak ties make us stronger and add to our overall happiness and connection.

Weak Ties Make Us Stronger

Here Comes the Sun

In this episode, we are invited to help those we care for feel a little more warm, safe, and supported.

Here Comes the Sun

It's Nice to Point to Others

In this episode, we are invited to acknowledge those who have positively impacted our happiness and success this school year.

It's Nice to Point to Others

What's Your Availability?

In this episode, we consider what a modification in a workout can teach us about modifying responsibilities at work and at home.

What's Your Availability?

Luck & Happiness

In this episode, we evaluate the connection between feeling lucky and experiencing happiness.

Luck & Happiness

Emotional Equity

In this episode, we learn three small shifts in thoughts and language that help us look at situations as logically and rationally as possible.

Emotional Equity

Lessons from the Barn

In this episode, we make a metaphor to horseback riding as we choose where to focus our time and energy.

Lessons from the Barn

Minutes & Moments

In this episode, we dig into Kate Bowler's idea of minutes and moments.

Minutes & Moments

Vacation Mode...today!

In this episode, we unpack the wisdom of Nedra Tawwab to learn the difference between self-care and after-care.

Vacation Mode...today!

Plan Happier

In this episode, we are invited to look at our upcoming work week in a way that helps us feel accomplished and aligned.

Plan Happier

Align Your Stars

In this 50th episode, we are invited to shift from waiting for the universe to align the stars, and align them ourselves.

Align Your Stars

Grown Ups Just Want to Have Fun

In this episode, we are invited to make space for fun in our busy lives.

Grown Ups Just Want to Have Fun

Celebrate Love. Celebrate YOU.

In this episode, we are invited to overtly celebrate others while covertly celebrating the gifts we bring

Celebrate Love. Celebrate YOU.

Be a Base AND a Flyer

In this episode, we are invited to consider how to foster interdependence with others at work and at home.

Be a Base AND a Flyer

Crack That Door Open

In this episode, we learn how a tiny act of kindness can become a sliding door moment to someone. 

Crack that Door Open

Good Enough Go!

In this episode, we learn how the phrase, "Good Enough Go" can help us personally and professionally.

Good Enough Go

Toxic Productivity (yes, it's a thing!)

In this episode, we learn about toxic productivity and what we can do when we find ourselves in that unhealthy space.

Toxic Productivity

Reflections from 2021

In this episode, we look back to the most popular episodes to give ourselves some time and space to reflect on what we've learned in this growing Teach Happier community!

Reflections from 2021

Lower the Bar

In this episode, we are given permission to lower the bar so we can clear it! Look in the show notes for links to lessons! 

Lower the Bar

Be a Part of Your Own Rescue

In this episode, we are reminded to be a part of our own rescue when overwhelmed with responsibilities at work or at home.

Be a Part of Your Own Rescue

Honor Your Boundaries!

In this episode, we are given the invitation to not only set boundaries, but honor them as well.

Honor Your Boundaries!

Choose Your Hard.

In this episode, we learn how to discern where to put our energy so we have the best chance at increasing our baseline levels of happiness.

Choose Your Hard

BONUS: Universal Practices that Increase Happiness

This bonus episode is 9 minutes, and we will learn the 9 practices positive psychologists say will increase our happiness at work and at home.

Universal Practices

For Right Now

In this episode, we learn the impact of adding the phrase, "for right now" when describing our emotions.

For Right Now

Stay IN Your Comfort Zone

In this episode, we consider the value of staying IN our comfort zone during overwhelming times.

Stay IN Your Comfort Zone

The Most Impactful 10 Seconds of the Day

In this episode, we learn a 10 second strategy that can be life-giving to our minds and hearts.

The Most Impactful 10 Seconds of the Day

Leave Some Room for the Magic

In this episode, we hear a story that encourages us to leave a little room for the magic in our lesson plans and life outside the classroom.

Leave Some Room for the Magic

BONUS Episode: Reverse the Golden Rule

In this episode, we explore the idea of self-compassion and how it can help us at work and at home.

BONUS Episode: Reverse the Golden Rule

Tantrum Recovery

In this 5 minute episode, we are given 3 simple strategies to help us recover from a mistake we made personally or professionally.

Tantrum Recovery

You are not a Strawberry

In this episode, we prioritize our healthy relationships at work and at home. 

You are Not a Strawberry

Adult Happier

In this episode, we learn how to infuse a little joy into our mundane tasks at work and at home.

Adult Happier

We will Be Remembered for the Way We Love

In this first episode of season 2, we consider the love we will bring into this upcoming school year.

We Will be Remembered for the Way We Love

BONUS Episode: Shifting to Satisfaction

In this first bonus episode of season 2, we learn how to enter this year in a realistic, healthy headspace and heartspace.

BONUS Episode: Shifting to satisfaction

podcast Episodes: Season 1

Episode 27: Summer Stillness

In this final episode of season 1, we learn the importance of prioritizing stillness during our upcoming summer.

Episode 27: Summer Stillness

Episode 26: The Secret of Life

In this episode, we learn the secret of life according to Suzanne's parents, Ralph and Beverly Olney.

Episode 26: The Secret of Life

Episode 25: Love Lives Here

In this episode, we are invited to be sure our students feel loved and seen in the final weeks of school.

Episode 25: Loves Lives Here

Episode 24: Powerful Passwords

In this episode, we consider how a small revision to our computer passwords can serve as a reminder to live like rational optimists.

Episode 24: Powerful Passwords

Episode 23: Total Phone Makeover

In this episode, we learn 5 small shifts we can do with our phones that will help increase our happiness.

Episode 23: Total Phone Makeover

Episode 22: Find the Good Old Days. Today.

In this episode, we learn how to scan for the good and recognize days that we will look back upon with happiness and gratitude.

Episode 22: Find the Good Old Days. Today.

Episode 21: The 4th Quarter is Ours

How do we enter the 4th quarter of the school year with the energy and optimism we started with?

Episode 21: The 4th Quarter is Ours

Episode 20: Let's Reflect

Int his episode, we will quickly recap the lessons we've learned in the past 10 weeks. We will reflect to see which small shifts have significantly increased our happiness at work and at home.

Episode 20: Let's Reflect

Episode 19: Cheers!

Int his 3 minute episode, we hear a quick story about how we can notice and celebrate the good things in our lives.

Episode 19: Cheers!

BONUS EPISODE: Inspire Serendipity

In this bonus episode, we hear 4 short stories that inspire us to consider the impact we can make when we tuck love into the mundane moments of our days.

BONUS episode: Inspire Serendipity

Episode 18: You are HERE

In this episode, we learn how to shift our thinking to help us be as present as possible, which increases our sense of purpose and happiness.

Episode 18: You are HERE

Episode 17: Universally Loved

In this episode, we are invited to notice the many ways the universe cares for as we move through our days.

Episode 17: Universally Loved

Episode 16: Yes, thank you.

When we need help, what is the best way to extend ourselves to others and receive support? By saying, "Yes, thank you"

Episode 16: Yes, thank you.

Episode 15: Weekend Happier

How can we maximize the time and space each weekend so we can begin the week feeling as restored as possible? By asking, "What is our weekend wish?"

Episode 15: Weekend Happier

BONUS EPISODE: 'Tis the Season

In this episode, we are reminded that this has been a season for all those in the education field. This perspective helps us understand this is a temporary season, both personally and professionally.

BONUS EPISODE: 'Tis he Season

Episode 14: Wake up for Bedtime

In this episode, we learn to apply sage advice from Dr. Edith Egar. This advice puts us in the healthiest headspace for our upcoming day.

Episode 14: Wake Up for Bedtime

Episode 13: What's Next?

In this episode, we learn how we can boost our happiness immediately when we are un a rut.

Episode 13: What's Next?

Episode 12: Feeling Stuck? Start Here.

In this 5 minute episode, we learn how we can increase our own happiness by lifting others in conscious acts of kindness.

Episode 12: Feeling Stuck? Start Here.

Episode 11: Teacher To-Dos

This is an 8 minute episode! Before we learn 3 strategies that help us accomplish our teacher tasks, we learn how some Teach Happier listeners are sharing these lesson with their students!

Episode 11: Teacher To-Dos

Bonus Episode 3: Mind Your Own Business!

In this 5 minute episode, we learn how to mind our own business in effort to protect our headspace and our heartspace

Bonus Episode 3: MYOB!

Episode 10: Let's Reflect

This is a longer episode (8 min) where we reflect what we've learned in this Teach Happier space

Episode 10: Let's Reflect

Episode 9: Win Today

In this 5 minute episode, we learn how to define success as we move through our days.

Episode 9: Win Today

Episode 8: Just Say No

In this 4 minute episode, we learn how to create a bit of space in our heads and our hearts by saying no.

Episode 8: Just say No

Episode 7: Use It All Up!

This small shift in thinking can help us dig deep to thrive in even our most tiring days

Episode 7: Use It All Up!

Episode 6: What could go RIGHT?

After 2020 when so much went wrong, how can we enter 2021 with the mindset, "What could go right?"

Episode 6: What Could Go RIGHT?

BONUS EPISODE: Be Like Beverly

Learn the most important lesson Suzanne has ever learned from her favorite teacher, her mom.

BONUS EPISODE: Be Like Beverly

Episode 5: A Holiday Hello from Suzanne

A quick check in from your happy host and thought to consider as we usher in 2021.

Holiday Hello!

Episode 4: December is the New August

Squeeze the heck out of your upcoming Winter break by reprioritizing 3 things.

Episode 4

Episode 3: Find your Keys. Find your Happiness.

If you have ever lost your keys and were able to find them, you are able to find your happiness too!

Episode 3

Episode 2: Do Less. Better.

What stays on your plate? What should come off?

Episode 2

Episode 1: Act the Way You Want to Feel

This shift is simple, yet transformational!

Episode 1

BONUS EPISODE: Even If...

This 4 minute podcast shares a strategy that takes 4 seconds to do!

BONUS Episode!

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