How To Have a Purposeful Teacher Summer (2026)

The Balancing Act of Teaching & Life (Featuring Beach Stories, Gilmore Girls, and Real Talk) with Joe & Jamie (2026)

Some conversations just make you feel less alone, and this is one of them. Kelsey sits down with Joe Vitale and Jamie Wanko of the Balancing Act Podcast for a warm, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really means to balance life as a teacher. They talk beach mishaps, Gilmore Girls, making time for yourself without guilt, and the kind of friendship that makes you a better teacher and human. Joe and Jamie are also our Day 2 keynote speakers at the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Refresh 2026, where they'll record a live podcast episode on July 1st exclusively for attendees. General admission is FREE for the first time ever. Grab your spot: educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2026.

How To Have a Purposeful Teacher Summer (2026)

Burn out all year. Crash all summer. Repeat. Sound familiar? This episode breaks that cycle. Kelsey is back with a tried-and-true archive episode on how to have a purposeful teacher summer, not just one where you're recovering. She covers the two summer mistakes most teachers make, how to set real intentions for your time off, and why this isn't a planning problem... It's a burnout problem. With a fresh 2026 update layering in her Inside Out Teacher Framework, this one hits different. Listen now, then grab your free spot at the Summer Refresh event on June 30–July 1 at educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2026.

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.