Educator Wellness Podcast
Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, University of Iowa
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About This 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.
The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the University of Iowa.
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S3E8 Game On: Harnessing The Power of Sports and Physical Activity for Mental Wellness
In this episode, Jon Solomon, the community and impact director of the Sports and Society Program at the Aspen Institute, joins Kari for a thought-provoking discussion about the far-reaching impact…
S3E7 Beyond Survival Mode: How to Recognize and Recover from Job Burnout
Have you experienced burnout? How do you work through it? Dr. Christina Maslach, leading burnout expert and author, chats with Kari about six key chronic job stressors and how educators can recognize…
S3E6 Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: How Food Impacts Students’ Ability to Thrive
Dr. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, joins Kari to discuss the critical role school nutrition programs play in the well-being of students, how schools and…
S3E5 Educators and Parents Unite! The Power of Strong School-Family Collaborations
Building strong family-educator relationships is vital to healthy learning environments. Megan Olivia Hall, STEM educator and social emotional lead teacher at Open World Learning Community in St.…
S3E4 Alone Together: Navigating Loneliness in Education
Recent research has found evidence that loneliness has detrimental effects on both our mental and physical health. Join Kari and expert Jillian Racoosin, executive director of the Foundation for…
S3E3 The Attendance Crisis: Tackling School Avoidance, Together
Why aren’t students coming to school and what can educators do about it? Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a renowned expert on school avoidance with over 25 years of experience in higher education, joins…
S3E2 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…
S3E1 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…
S2E9 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…
S2E8 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 Jay Gorsh, director of the…
S2E7 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…
S2E6 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…
S2E5 Full Inclusion for Special Education Students
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…
S2E4 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S1E8 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 and move into a space of…
S1E7 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 Clinic, joins me to engage in a discussion that…
S1E6 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 intellectual…
S1E5 We are Professionals! Educator Compensation, Retention, and Attrition
Special guests Mary Jane Cobb, Amira Nash, and Dr. Will Coghill-Behrends, join me for a captivating conversation about educator wellness and the future of the profession. Each brings a unique…
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Educator Wellness Podcast has published 24 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Educator Wellness Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 52m.
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