{"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":"The Burnout That Changed Everything: Rowena’s Story and the Strategies That Brought Her Back","slug":"the-burnout-that-changed-everything-rowena-s-story-and-the-strategies-that-brought-her-back","published_at":"2025-12-03T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/the-burnout-that-changed-everything-rowena-s-story-and-the-strategies-that-brought-her-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/692c10cc635c16d640effb26","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/692c10cc635c16d640effb26/media.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Helping Teachers Thrive, former teacher, SENCO and Deputy Head turned burnout coach Rowena Hicks shares her journ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2556,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/the-burnout-that-changed-everything-rowena-s-story-and-the-strategies-that-brought-her-back/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/the-burnout-that-changed-everything-rowena-s-story-and-the-strategies-that-brought-her-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}