Educator Wellness Podcast
A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized experts that help us explore and reflect on various dimensions of health and well-being. Take away strategies and tips to transcend wellness knowledge and practices into your classroom or school.
Podcasting since 2022 • 19 episodes
Educator Wellness Podcast
Latest Episodes
Speaking the Truth from the Field
In this episode, explore the ripple effects of policy changes, social media, and evolving communication norms through the eyes of passionate educators. Kari talks with the dynamic husband-wife duo Myles and Haley Finn from Indianola, Iowa. Hale...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:14:48
The Power of Us: Transforming K-12 Schools Through Collective Action
Andrea Forcum – (better known as Educator Andrea) – makes educators feel seen. With 1M+ followers on TikTok and Instagram, Andrea is widely admired for down-to-earth videos that lean into the chaos of teaching. In this episode, Andrea sit...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:01:22
Reimagining MTSS: A Pathway to Whole School Well-Being
Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts the University of California Santa Barbara’s Dr. Michael Furlong (research professor and distinguished professor emeritus of school psychology) and Dr. Erin Dowdy (professor in the department of counseling, clinica...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:32
Nature Nurtures: How to Leverage the Outdoors for Enriched Learning
A rejuvenating conversation all about the power of outdoor education! Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts Dr. Angela Rekers, assistant professor at St. Ambrose University, and
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:13
The Social Media Tug-of-War: How Much is “Too Much” for our Students?
In today's digitally-driven world, social media and technology play an integral role in our students' lives. But what happens when tech use becomes excessive, unhealthy, or detrimentally affects our students’ emotional and mental health? Host D...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:28