Episode 45: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Teaching: Staying Balanced and Energized (With Andrea Perry)

The Elemental Educator Podcast

In this episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau is joined by Andrea Perry, an experienced K-12 teacher, life coach, and wellness advocate, to discuss practical ways educators can overcome burnout, reduce stress, and rediscover their joy in and outside the classroom. Learn how to align your work with your core values, set healthy boundaries, and implement small but meaningful changes that make a big difference.

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Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Meet Andrea Perry: Teacher and Wellness Coach
2:53 - Journey into Education and Burnout Awareness
4:15 - Rediscovering Core Values in Teaching
9:24 - Setting Healthy Boundaries and Saying "Not Right Now"
12:43 - Helping Teachers Overcome Guilt When Prioritizing Self-Care
15:29 - Internal vs. External Burnout: What’s the Difference?
19:47 - Systemic Change vs. Personal Responsibility
23:22 - Practical Time-Management Strategies for Educators
32:18 - Recognizing the Physical Signs of Burnout
35:34 - Habit Stacking for Sustainable Wellness
37:39 - Encouraging Teachers to Take Ownership of Their Well-Being
42:28 - Key Takeaways on Prioritizing Core Values and Self-Care
44:57 - Andrea’s Future Vision: Life as a Family of Four
46:34 - Final Reflections and How to Connect with Andrea

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