353: Survival Guide to Teacher Burnout

29/09/2025 31 min
353: Survival Guide to Teacher Burnout

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Episode Synopsis

Burnout isn't just "being tired" -- It's an emotional, physical, and mental crash that can leave you feeling stuck, unmotivated, and overwhelmed. In this weeks episode, Gretchen discusses the real struggle of burnout and how it can be avoided.
Quotables

"Life is going to get hard, so get yourself in action to prepare for the hard."
"Boundaries and self-care are interconnected."
“We are not meant to do life alone.”

 

 

 

 
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