This SoundstageEDU Emergency Episode is for every new teacher, band director, choir director, theater staff member, and fine arts parent who’s barely three months into the school year and already feels the emotional weight of it all.If you’ve ever had a bathroom cry moment — or just sat in your car in silence after rehearsal — this one’s for you. Mike DeJohn opens up about the real emotions that come with loving your students, your program, and your purpose so deeply that it hurts.This isn’t drama. It’s empathy. It’s the truth we don’t talk about enough in the arts — the exhaustion, the burnout, and the love that keeps us showing up anyway.fine arts education, band director burnout, teacher mental health, booster culture, marching band life, SoundstageEDU podcast, first year teacher support, emotional wellness in education, performing arts leadership, new director advice, arts advocacy, music education podcast, educator encouragement

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