# The Burnout That Changed Everything: Rowena’s Story and the Strategies That Brought Her Back

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Podcast: [Helping Teachers Thrive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601)
Published: 2025-12-03T00:01:00+00:00
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DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Helping Teachers Thrive, former teacher, SENCO and Deputy Head turned burnout coach Rowena Hicks shares her journey through burnout and the lessons she now teaches thousands of educators. We explore the hidden habits and school cultures that push teachers towards exhaustion, and the practical mindset shifts that help you reclaim your wellbeing. Rowena offers simple, research-informed strategies that boost energy, reduce overwhelm and rebuild joy in teaching. This is an essential listen for any teacher who wants to prevent burnout and thrive both professionally and personally. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Recognising the early signs of teacher burnout is crucial, as there are often overlooked warning signals. Perfectionism and people-pleasing can trap teachers in cycles of overwork. Spotting the “silent stresses” in colleagues and yourself to stop burnout from escalating. Reassess your to-do list regularly to avoid the risk of burn out. BEST MOMENTS: “I’m a recovering workaholic, recovering people-pleaser… and those traits in many of us can lead to burnout.” “You don’t need to constantly prove yourself, as you are enough.” “We only remember the negative… we need to dare to celebrate the positives.” “If our teachers are doing well, our students achieve 20% better” “If you’re not allowed to use your most valued strengths, you will shrink into a place where you can’t flow.” VALUABLE RESOURCES: https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink www.rowenahicks.com https…

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