113. The Secret to Balancing Stress and Authenticity for Queer Educators

Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

What if the way we handle conflict in schools isn’t working—and it’s actually making things worse?

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure how to truly "take care of yourself"? Dive into this episode to discover practical tools for mental and emotional self-management that you can start using today.

In the world of education, life moves fast, and self-care often feels like a buzzword rather than a real solution. What if you had tools to not only manage stress but also ground yourself in moments of chaos? Whether you're leading a classroom or navigating everyday life, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reset and recharge.

Through our conversation, you will:

• Learn simple, science-backed grounding techniques to calm your nervous system and bring yourself into the present moment.
• Discover quick exercises designed for busy educators that can be done in five minutes or less to reset your energy.
• Hear practical tips for integrating mindfulness practices into your daily life and even your classroom for the benefit of both you and your students.

Take a moment for yourself and listen to this episode to equip yourself with tools for navigating stress, finding calm, and showing up as your best self—no matter the challenges of the day.

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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