The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family
The Go-To Podcast for Teacher Mamas Wanting to Create Work-Life Balance With Healthy Routines *****Top 5% of Podcasts in Education, Self-Improvement and Kids & Family/Parenting***** Do you wish you could stop using up all your patience and energy in the classroom so you have some left for your own kids when you get home? Are you sick of coming home to a constant mess and never-ending to-do list that it feels like you’re working a second job? Do you wish you had more time for yourself, your kids, your husband and your Faith? Are you ready to turn off your teacher brain at the end of the day so you can transition into mom mode? We are so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you enjoy teaching and your home life again, be more efficient and focused with the time you have and create more energy to pour into your family and the things that matter most to you! Hi, I’m Ashley, and I’m Roberta. We are both Wives, and Teacher Mamas with a combined 28 years of experience in the classroom and we’ve both been that exhausted, stressed out teacher mom. We too were overstimulated and overwhelmed, brought too much work home, struggled with keeping up on the house chores and dinner, and did zero things that we enjoyed outside of school. We finally realized that if we were going to live more energetic and balanced lives, we needed to learn different routines, time management, and stress relieving strategies. We created a plan that fits *us* and is actually easy to stick with. A lifestyle that made teaching, momming, and wifeing easier and fun again. And we’re ready to share it with you! If you’re ready to: ***Start finding balance between work and home… ***Get your housework under control so you don’t feel like you need to clone yourself to get things done… ***Find time for yourself, your family, and home with simple routines, time and stress management strategies… ***And have more energy, focus, fulfillment and patience- this podcast is for you! So go grab your coffee and leave those ungraded papers at school, because we are about to dive in!! Get ready to get your binge listen on!! Next steps: Become and Insider: ＞＞＞https://bit.ly/teachermamainsider Join our free community: ＞＞＞https://bit.ly/timeandstressmanagement Email us: ＞＞＞theteachermamaspodcast@gmail.com
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Episodes
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
This is the FIRST episode we are recording side by side! Normally we record in our own homes, miles apart, after our kids are in bed. Not today! We had so much fun recording this episode. We hope you enjoy listening just as much as we did making it.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened to the show! We have hit 1000 downloads. We are blown away and look forward to 1000 more.
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Are you feeling stuck on the complain train and not sure how to get off it?
Are you sick of playing the victim and not sure which action steps to start getting yourself out of that funk!?
Come listen to today's episode where Ashley is talking solo about how to start listening to your body in stressful situations, figuring out what action steps you can do to start making the situation better and how to start small.
She also talks a bit about admin support and how that may be a big missing piece to your overwhelming and stressful day.
She is hoping to pull you out of your funk and light a little fire under your booty so you can start taking action in those stressful situations!
Let us know if this inspired you to take some action! We would love to connect with you and hear your story. @theteachermamaspodcast
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
We are talking all about water and KIDS/TEENS today! We specifically talk about bathroom usage at school and how to still remain hydrated.
Last week we focused on teachers because it seems to us teachers say things like, “I can’t get my water in because, you know, I have to teach.” So go check out that episode by clicking here.
Today we are going to talk about how you can help your kids get their water in during the day.
How do you talk to your kids (students or own) about staying hydrated? Let us know on Instagram! @theteachermamaspodcast
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
We are talking all about water today! We want to focus on teachers because it seems to us teachers say things like, “I can’t get my water in because, you know, I have to teach.” So we are going to talk about how you can get your water in during the day, why water is so important for us, some easy ways to get it in, how much water we should be getting in in a day, and what other things you can be doing besides just drinking straight up water.
Join us next week when we talk about KIDS and Water.
Find us on Instagram! @theteachermamaspodcast
CORRECTION:
*(correction)A gallon is 128 oz, not 90 like I was thinking. Roberta found the correct information during our episode
RESOURCES:
Hydrojug link (the 73 oz. Bottle with the sleeve and strap)
Amazon water bottle link (this one actually is a gallon. There are so many water bottles out there though, just search for the perfect one for you!)
Water Tracking App Roberta Recommends: "Water Reminder: Daily Tracker"
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
In this episode, Ashley and Roberta update each other on their goals from February and discuss what they plan to work on during the month of March.
Resources:
The Tapping Solution
Books by Amy B. Scher
SAD Episodes Part 1 and Part 2
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Episode 28: (Interview) Interview with Kaisa Tabor! Alaska Story and Teacher Self-Care
Welcome to our second interview with one of Ashley’s best friends from Alaska! What a treat it was to interview Kaisa! Kaisa taught in Alaska for 5 years in a small village. Her experiences in Alaska have been valuable in continuing to teach now in the lower 48 states. She now teaches in Arizona. She teaches high school English and English as a Second Language. She now teaches in a district that has about 50% of the population coming from Spanish speaking families. We talk about the differences between teaching in a village in Alaska and a rural town in Arizona.
In both places Kaisa has worn more hats than just “teacher”. She has been a coach, team leader, volleyball coach. So how does she find time to care for herself as a busy educator? Kaisa Tabor has so many good idea’s and helpful tips to be able to have self-care and set boundaries for yourself, at home, at school, and with kids and their families.
Follow us on IG @theteachermamaspodcast for more inspirational tips for Teacher Mamas.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Today's episode is Part 2 of a 2-part episode where Ashley and Roberta discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the strategies they use to combat the symptoms.
Sun Light Lamp Recommendations:
https://www.sunbox.com/
Mood Enhancing Light
Other Resources:
Here is a great article from the MAYO CLINIC on SAD.
Follow us on Instagram (IG) for more inspiration and tips on healthy living for Teacher Mamas and their entire family. Take a quick 5-15 second screenshot of the episode to share on IG and tag us! We'd love to hear your big take-aways!
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Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder is depression symptoms that happen around the same time every year - like winter! Here in Minnesota it has been dark more than light for the past few months. AND these past few weeks have mostly been temperatures below zero! This can make it hard to get sunlight and get outside - thus possibly causing SAD symptoms.
Ashley and Roberta talk about some strategies they have tried and used to combat SAD symptoms in this two-part episode! Look for part 2 next week!
If you are looking for more information about SAD the Mayo Clinic has a great article explaining symptoms and various strategies to try at home, as well as when to seek advice and help from a doctor.
Mayo Clinic Article on SAD
Find us on IG at TheTeacherMamasPodcast for more inspiration around health for teacher moms and their whole family.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
We have such a fun episode for you today with our very first interview!
Ashley met Becky Kevern when they were both teaching in Alaska. We ask Becky all about her experiences teaching there, and how it compares to working in the lower 48 states. Because we are a self-care podcast, we also talk a lot about self-care. How does she fit self-care into her day/week? How does self-care and emotional health play a role in her teaching? How has the different kinds of trauma that she and her students have gone through play a huge part in needing to use self-care?
Whether you're a mom wanting to get some great tips for your own kids at home, or a teacher wanting to know a little more about Alaska, self-care for yourself or your kids in the classroom, or just want to listen to other teachers' teaching experiences this is a great episode for you!
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Roberta and Ashley thought it would be fun to chat about how their most recent goals have been going for themselves. They did this not only to help hold themselves accountable; but also, to give you some good ideas for your own life and to let you know you're not alone. Accomplishing your goals doesn't always quite happen within the timeline you wished it would.
Their conversation ended up being more than they though it would as they go off into some amazing tangents on veggies and PERIODS...WHAT!? Yup, you read correctly! Come take a listen for some real chat!
Resources
Year in Review episode
SMART Goal episode
So many good episode from Corinne Angelica on hormones and the type of activities and types of food you should be eating during each phase of your period. Go check her out:
Here is another great episode from The Angie Lee Show on period productivity:
Here is the Canva website (www.canva.com) to make a FREE account
If you would like access to any of Ashley's charts/lists that she talks about in this episode. Send a dm on Instagram @theteachermamaspodcast or to The Teacher Mama's Podcast Facebook page and ask us for the links.