I Put the Nutella in the Bin… Then Took It Back Out

23/07/2025 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

What do you do when teaching has taken over your whole life… but you’re still smiling through it? In this brutally honest episode, Martin and Dan talk burnout, binge eating, toxic staffrooms, and what happens when you lose all your hobbies — and yourself - to the job.We cover:✅ That weird grey zone where you’re not “burnt out”… but you’re definitely not okay✅ Emotional eating, post-school binges, and why you’re starving by 4pm✅ Why “just get a hobby” isn’t helpful — and how to actually reclaim your identity ✅ The 5% of SLT who ruin it for everyone ✅ And yes… the Nutella in the bin momentIf you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know who I am outside of work anymore” - this one’s for you.🎧 Listen, share it with your staffroom (unless it’s toxic), and drop us a message if it hit home.

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