Body-Mind-Spirit Healing of the Nervous System with Dr. Paula Youmell

Body-Mind-Spirit Healing of the Nervous System with Dr. Paula Youmell

Dr. Paula Youmell returns to the podcast to discuss how teachers can reset their nervous system over this or any school break. Her ideas include being in nature, eating real foods including healthy fats, getting sunlight and moonlight, and performing inner conscious connection activity (ex. doing yoga, breathing exercises, knitting, praying). Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/nK4-Xth7yOE] Email Dr. Paula Youmell at pyoumell@gmail.com [pyoumell@gmail.com] and/or check out her website at:  https://www.paulayoumellrn.com/ [https://www.paulayoumellrn.com/] Paula’s previous episode can be found here. [https://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/2026/01/13/the-vagus-nerve-explained-with-dr-paula-youmell-rn/] To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

The 2026 HPE Summer Book Club Recommendations with Andy Milne

Returning guest, Andy Milne, shares his summer reading recommendations for HE and PE teachers. The four books are: Ditching Weight Stigma (by Cait O’Connor), The Way of Excellence (by Brad Stulberg), Getting Real About Sex Ed (by Shafia Zaloom), and On Sports (by David MacFarland). Connect with Andy Milne through any of his social media accounts as well as at his website at www.slowchathealth.com [http://www.slowchathealth.com]. More information for the HPE Summer Book Club Recommendations is found at https://slowchathealth.com/2026/05/01/summer-book-club-2/ [https://slowchathealth.com/2026/05/01/summer-book-club-2/] Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/SPwdy_Od54c] To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

Ideas for How to Recharge over the Summer Months with Nicole Sheffer

As the school year comes to an end for many HE teachers, the summer provides us with time to recharge before another school year. In this episode Nicole Sheffer, SHAPE America’s Southern District Teacher of the Year for 2026, shares how she recharges to inspire others. Discussed ideas include professional development, connections with other educators, and supporting teacher morale. You can connect with Nicole Sheffer by emailing her at: Nicole.sheffer@jefferson.kyschools.us [Nicole.sheffer@jefferson.kyschools.us] Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/_6ezvEo0ibU] To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

Chatting with Drew Miller about Ensuring a Comfortable Environment in HE Classes

Want to know how health education teachers create a comfortable classroom environment? Drew Miller, the 2026 SHAPE Eastern Division Health Education Teacher of the Year, shares his advice, along with some of his favorite lessons. To connect with Drew Miller, reach out on socials (Instagram, TikTok, X) @Millerhealthed Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/4sXi3nudVEw] To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

Not Your Momma’s Sex Ed… with Dr. Sue Milstein

Spring has arrived, and many health educators are getting ready to teach human sexuality lessons. In this episode, guest Dr. Sue Milstein offers helpful reminders to stay current on the topic. She also discusses how human sexuality education has evolved and shares resources to support best practices. Contact Dr. Sue at/through: email  MilsteinHC@gmail.com [MilsteinHC@gmail.com] L Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-milstein-16b4a49/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-milstein-16b4a49/] or Instagram @heydrsue or through her website milsteinhc.com [http://milsteinhc.com/] Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/Vs7X36Zc0l0] To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].