Episodes

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that many of us wrestle with—what happens when you don’t always love your job? As someone who’s spent decades immersed in wrestling, I know firsthand how identity can be...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a powerful question: Will you meet your goals this year? Inspired by a recent episode on the biggest mistakes people make when setting goals, we’ll explore why keeping your goals...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is all about the power of doing the little things well and how that philosophy connects to restorative practices in our schools. I’m part of a restorative practices committee at my school...

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In this episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Seneca, exploring his profound understanding of philosophy as the art of learning how to be a friend to yourself. As educators, we often pour our hearts and...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Every year, my pre-season wrestling trip is a chance to recharge and reflect, and this year’s visit to Ocean City, NJ, was no exception. From a thoughtful gift card from a student to battling nasty black bugs...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Lately, I’ve been feeling a shift—a sense of returning to something better than just surviving in the classroom. Between blue-sky moments and inspiring ideas from podcasts like Check This Out and House of...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In our last episode, we explored Michael Gervais’ idea of being at peace with who you are while still striving for growth, and today, I want to dive even deeper into that journey. This week, I faced two...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful idea that struck me while listening to on a recent podcast while blowing leaves! Dr. Mike spoke about the discipline it takes to prioritize progress and growth...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was sparked by a heartfelt conversation I had with my son about his goals in wrestling. His focus and determination reminded me of a powerful chapter from . In this episode, we’ll dive into...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the timeless wisdom of Epictetus as shared in Chapter 17 of his Enchiridion. Building on our conversation from the last episode, we’re focusing on a fundamental Stoic...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was sparked by a recent conversation on Dr. Michael Gervais' *Finding Mastery* podcast, where he interviewed Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41. Whibley shared a powerful reminder that...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by a thought-provoking message I received from the Daily Insight email service. The email featured a quote from the renowned author Paulo Coelho, reminding us that the true rewards...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a powerful reminder inspired by a recent post from Jon Gordon on X, encouraging us to see our work not necessarily as our purpose but as a vehicle to help us discover and reach...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast!In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful reminder inspired by a passage from Epictetus, highlighted in Ryan Holiday's The Daily Stoic. This timeless piece of wisdom encourages us to focus on what we...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into a powerful message from tennis legend Roger Federer, who delivered a memorable commencement speech at Dartmouth University in June 2024. Federer reminded us that perfection...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a concept shared by —the power of clarity. Clear reminds us that being clear about your purpose doesn’t mean you need to have your entire life figured out. Instead, the...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into one of the transformative ideas from Young Pueblo's book Clarity and Connection. The author reminds us how crucial the energy we put into the universe is—not only for our...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful discussion inspired by some recent conversations in class using the Second Step program. We’ll be exploring a chapter from Ryan Holiday’s book *The Obstacle Is...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into an eye-opening TikTok I came across, where a teacher declared she was done with trauma bonding. This powerful statement got me thinking about how we, as educators, can reclaim...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into a powerful reminder from a recent email by James Clear. He emphasized the importance of staying enthusiastic about the mundane aspects of life, as they are often the key to...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful reminder I picked up from a recent episode of the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty. Jay emphasized the importance of patience when it comes to expecting...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a powerful concept inspired by a conversation between Elena Aguilar and Jennifer Gonzalez on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast. We'll explore the distinction between...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today's episode, we're drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson's poignant poem, "If I can Stop." This beautiful verse serves as a powerful reminder that a life lived in service, no matter how small, is...

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a powerful message from James Clear, who recently reminded us in his weekly email that we need to embrace the hidden costs of things just as much as the rewards. For...