Season 5
Episode 18: Level up: Intentional Act of Kindness
This episode kicks off a little mini-series as we “level up” some of the important things we’ve learned in this space. This week we level up Intentional Acts of Kindness.
Episode 17: Beginning Again in 2025
In this episode, we consider how to begin again in 2025 by reflecting on what we’ve learned in 2024.
Episode 16: Holiday Hello From Suzanne
In this episode, we celebrate the growth of our Teach Happier community, reveal our latest podcast stats, and share a few upcoming projects we can look forward to in 2025. Shoutout to @mradamwelcome for his encouragement to start this project 5 years ago.
Episode 15: Productivity & Rest
In this episode, we learn the important relationship between productivity and rest.
BONUS: How do you feel TODAY?
In this episode, we honor our capacity, bandwidth, and energy and plan our days accordingly using the acronym TODAY.
Episode 13: Positivity Pauses for Thanksgiving Week
In this episode, 12 Positivity Pauses are shared so that we can reflect individually, or deepen our connections with students, friends, and family this Thanksgiving week.
Episode 12: What's Your Response?
In this episode, we consider a small shift in action that can help us become more present in our conversations at work and at home
Season 5
Episode 11:Gratitude & Growth
In this episode, we consider the idea of: what doesn’t make for gratitude makes for growth.
Episode 10: Lessons from the Buffalo Bills
In this episode, we are inspired by the Buffalo Bills as we learn how they supported and uplifted their teammate who was in a slump.
Episode 9: Get Caught Off Guard
In this episode, we explore a small shift in thought that may help us stay alert to the joy and beauty around us.
Episode 8: Try to Try
In this episode, we are inspired by a 2nd grader who noticed something special about actions and words when we have to show grit.
Episode 7: Now & Later
In this episode, we reflect on how to best show up for those we care about when they are in a challenging season.
Episode 6: Yes Damn; No Yay
In this episode, we consider the upcoming items on our calendar and how they contribute to our short term and long-term happiness.
BONUS Episode: Work Happier: 5 Things Research Tells Us
This this episode, we learn 5 small shifts in thought that can help increase our happiness at work (link to the full May 6th The Happiness Lab episode can be found here.) Take the character strength survey: https://www.viacharacter.org
Episode 4: Time Termites
In this episode, we recognize our “time termites” and discover the agency we have to reclaim some of our time
Episode 3: Add (&subtract!) Something You’re Proud Of
In this episode, we consider what we have the agency to add (or subtract!) in our personal or professional lives to help us feel proud.
Episode 2: Power & Attention
In this episode in season 5, we unpack 2 things that help us connect with our students.
Episode 1: Wave Your Green Flag
In this first episode in season 5, we honor the fact that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life and celebrate our "green flags".
BONUS: Dress Rehearse Success This Year
In this bonus episode, we consider a small shift in action: Make a list to help our brains notice when things actually work out in our lives.
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Caitlyn Watters, a Music Industry major at Drexel University, is a talented songwriter with a passion for creating and recording her own music. As of 2025, Caitlin’s song is now featured on the Teach Happier podcast, an exciting milestone in her growing music career. As the niece of Suzanne, a close family friend of the podcast, Caitlyn's journey is supported by a strong network of family and friends. With her unique blend of creativity and technical expertise, she continues to share her heartfelt music and grow as an artist. Thank you, Caitlyn for capturing the hearts of our Teach Happier Community!