{"podcast":{"title":"Helping Teachers Thrive","slug":"helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","podcast_index_feed_id":6305601,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/tem-s-teaching-tips","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/1697399805510-f5f1128fd03ba47479e93711c8aa41c2.jpeg","author":"Tem Ezimokhai","episode_count":191,"summary":"Empowering Educators: Insights, Tips, and Strategies for Every Stage of Your Teaching Career with episodes now CPD accredited. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this resource is for you! Join me as I dive into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on effective teaching strategies to help you excel in your Teaching Career. Since beginning my Teaching Career in 2009, I have been dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. I believe in the transformative power of education, not only to enhance academic success but also to build character and resilience. Through my experience mentoring teachers, I aim to continue shaping young minds while nurturing the growth of those who guide them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:04.128095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601"},"episode":{"title":"Don't Wish Your Summer Away: A Teacher's Guide to Rest, Renewal and Wellbeing","slug":"don-t-wish-your-summer-away-a-teacher-s-guide-to-rest-renewal-and-wellbeing","published_at":"2026-07-21T23:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/don-t-wish-your-summer-away-a-teacher-s-guide-to-rest-renewal-and-wellbeing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/6a5e30b9e3a16a6488c2f116","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/6a5e30b9e3a16a6488c2f116/media.mp3","summary":"DESCRIPTION: In this opening episode, Tem encourages teachers to make the most of their summer break without guilt. She explores the balance between rest and preparation, emphasising that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Whether that means getting organised for the new academic year early or focusing on personal goals and hobbies, the key message is to use the holidays intentionally, avoid last-minute stress, and build sustainable habits that support wellbeing throughout the school year. 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: There is no single right way to spend the summer holidays; teachers should do what genuinely helps them feel rested and prepared. Completing some school-related preparation early can reduce anxiety and create a more relaxing break later on. Use the summer break to reconnect with personal goals, hobbies, and experiences that have been postponed during the school year. Establish wellbeing habits during the holidays that can be maintained when the new academic year begins. Go to The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub  to unlock exclusive content, strengthen your skills and access resources to help level up and thrive in your teaching profession for the price of a coffee! (link in the valuable resources section below) BEST MOMENTS: “I don't want us to be wishing our life away and counting down the days and worrying about school and worrying about what's coming up.” “If feeling more ready for the academic year means that you spend the first couple of weeks of your holiday preparing your classroom, preparing your resources, planning your lessons, then go for it.” “You do what suits yo…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: In this opening episode, Tem encourages teachers to make the most of their summer break without guilt. She explores the balance between rest…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":385,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/don-t-wish-your-summer-away-a-teacher-s-guide-to-rest-renewal-and-wellbeing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/don-t-wish-your-summer-away-a-teacher-s-guide-to-rest-renewal-and-wellbeing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}