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.
Episodes
19 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
Embracing Our Differences, Elevating Our Schools Through Global Education
In today's interconnected world, global citizenship is an indispensable skill set for understanding differences and analyzing local realities through a critical lens. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts a compelling discussion with Dr. Will Coghill Behr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:13
One Size Fits All? Full Inclusion vs. Self-Contained Classrooms
In this episode of the Educator Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Dr. Justin Garwood, associate professor at the University of Vermont, to discuss the difference between self-contained classrooms and full inclusion. We unpack...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:37
The Cost of Addiction: How Substance Abuse Damages Youth’s Brains, Bodies, and Communities
Substance abuse is a serious issue in our schools and communities. The statistics are alarming. Drug use among 8th graders from 2016-2020 increased by 61%; 62% of teens in 12th grade have abused alcohol; and 11% of overdose deaths are aged 15-2...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:46:01
Emotional Intelligence for Educators: The Transformative Power of Understanding Emotions
Emotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword. It is at the heart of effective human interactions, including those with our students, co-workers, friends, and family. Host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Dr. Erika Bocknek, a university prof...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:06
Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom - Whose Problem Is It?
Challenging behaviors in K-12 classrooms have increased in frequency and intensity over the last few years. Host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes Dr. Allison Bruhn, professor of special education and executive director of the Scanlan Center for Sc...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:08
Creating a Culture of Caring Comes First
A special episode recorded in front of a live audience! Host Dr. Kari Vogelgesang welcomes distinguished guests - Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:15:29
Educator Wellness: Planning Your Summer for Personal Harmony
During this episode, Dr. Ilana Nankin, CEO and Founder, Breathe for Change, joins me in a conversation that offers information and practices for us to prioritize wellness ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:07
Connecting to your Environment in a Meaningful Way to Support your Well-Being
During this episode, Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., Chair, Division of Integrated Behavioral Health, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Mayo Cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:45
Challenging our Minds to Improve our Intellectual Dimension of Wellness
During this episode, Dr. Shelli Kesler, Director of the Brain Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Texas – Austin, joins me to talk about the importance of nurturing our int...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:49
We are Professionals! Educator Compensation, Retention, and Attrition
Special guests Mary Jane Cobb, Amira Nash, and
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:48
How to Become Your Best Self by Loving Yourself Exactly as You Are
January is often associated with a new, improved self. So, today special guest Dr. Susannah Coaston joins me to chat about self-improvement and how we can use self-compassion t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:19
Connecting with Others in Difficult Times
Just in time for the holidays, I welcome Dr. Jacob Priest to the podcast. Jacob, Associate Professor and Director of Couple and Family Therapy at the University of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:06