Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

How to Take More Off Your Plate This Winter [182]

What if the key to surviving winter wasn’t doing more...but doing less? In this episode, Kelsey shares how she’s lightening her mental load this season by simplifying on purpose. Plus, the tiny shifts that are making a big difference in her work and home life. From meal planning hacks and chore resets to decision fatigue relief, she’s offering practical ways to take things off your plate. Because let’s be real… your plate’s already full. You'll also hear why nervous system regulation is the secret first step... and how your Anchor Menu can help. If winter burnout is creeping in, this episode is your gentle nudge to pause, breathe, and reset. 🎁 Sign up for the Winter Reset Event: educateandrejuvenate.com/winter-2025 [https://educateandrejuvenate.com/winter-2025] View full show notes (with links mentioned in the episode): https://educateandrejuvenate.com/podcast/how-to-take-more-off-your-plate-this-winter/

Winter Reset 2025 Event Reveal Party: Keynote, Speaker Lineup, and Surprises!

🎉 The Educator Winter Reset You’ve Been Waiting For Is HERE! 🎉 What if your professional development felt like a cozy night in… with major inspiration, fresh ideas, and a whole lot of fun? This special episode is a replay of our LIVE 2025 Reveal Party, where we officially opened registration for Educate & Rejuvenate: Winter 2025... our most rejuvenating teacher event of the year. Inside this episode: ✨ Our full speaker lineup announcement 🎁 A surprise freebie for all attendees (if you listen to this, email me for the link!) 🎉 Swag giveaways & keynote panelist reveal A cozy, community-centered kickoff to what’s coming this month Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or any other kind of educator, you’re going to want in on this. 🌟 Event tickets are now OPEN and you can get a ticket for just $7 plus LIMITED TIME bonus! 👉 Register now at: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/winter-2025/ [https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/winter-2025/] We’ll see you this summer.

The Balancing Act of Teaching & Life (Featuring Beach Stories, Gilmore Girls, and Real Talk) with Joe & Jamie

Ever tried to balance teaching, family, and life—and felt like you’re spinning a dozen plates at once? In this heartfelt (and hilarious!) conversation with Joe and Jamie from The Balancing Act Podcast, we explore everything from beach mishaps and Gilmore Girls binges to hallway hugs and burnout. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to make time for rejuvenation, create supportive communities, and embrace your unique season of life as an educator. Get ready for real talk, belly laughs, and a refreshing reminder that you’re not alone in this balancing act. This episode will leave you inspired to give yourself grace—and maybe text your teacher bestie to listen too.

When The Student Comes Back from the Principal's Office with a Treat

🎧 Replay: Open Coaching Call — The Real Shift Beneath Classroom Chaos In our opening public coaching call, we explored The Self-Coaching Model together—and how it applies to real, everyday challenges educators face. One powerful scenario came up that become our main focus: when a student gets sent to the office for behavior and comes back with a treat. 😳 Together, we unpacked the thoughts, emotions, and identity layers that show up in moments like these—and how to shift them from reactive to rooted. Inside this replay, you’ll hear: * How to use The Model to pause, observe, and reframe—even when you’re feeling powerless * A real-time coaching example grounded in the messy, emotional parts of classroom life * Identity shifts around boundaries, resentment, and what it means to feel supported * Beautiful connection, mindset aha’s, and real teacher moments from the chat This isn’t just a replay. It’s an invitation into a new way of navigating the hard stuff—with more compassion, clarity, and calm. Alright my friend, as we wrap up… What you just experienced is only a glimpse of the transformation that’s possible when you’re coached, seen, and supported. This public call was a special bonus—but normally, these kinds of honest, identity-shifting coaching sessions happen inside the Educate & Rejuvenate Club. It’s where we meet regularly, go deeper, and support each other all year long. 💛 The best part? You don’t have to lose the momentum you’ve built during this event. You can stay with the cohort. Keep growing with the people who get it—who are walking this same “&” path and want to keep choosing both: educating and rejuvenating. If today gave you even one aha, even one exhale of “oh wow, I needed that,” imagine what it would feel like to be supported like that—every single month. This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about finally having a space to process what’s already on it—so you can show up as the teacher, parent, partner, and person you want to be. ✨ If this resonated… that’s your sign. Come be part of the Club. [https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/](Or simply join us this year for the Cohort!) We’re just getting started. And we’d love to have you with us. Learn more: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/ [https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/]

Plan Like The Empowered Educator You Are!

Want to walk into this school year feeling clear, grounded, and in control—not overwhelmed before it even begins? Join Kelsey live for a real-time walkthrough of the Educate & Rejuvenate Planner. You’ll learn how to plan in a way that supports your values, energy, and nervous system—not just your to-do list. This session is for the teacher (or homeschooler!) who wants more than just organization. You want alignment. You want peace. You want to feel like you again. ✨ What you'll learn: * How to create plans that actually serve you (not stress you out) * The step-by-step planning flow that connects to your mindset work * Ways to use the planner to stay present and productive 💡 Plus: We’ll show you how to get the planner FREE with your Club membership. 👥 This session is open to all attendees and community members. 🔗 Not in the Club yet? Get the planner for FREE and so much more: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/ [https://educateandrejuvenate.com/educate-rejuvenate-sales-page/]