{"podcast":{"title":"Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers","slug":"stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242","podcast_index_feed_id":3455242,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/stellar-teacher-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.stellarteacher.com/stellar-teacher-podcast-with-sara-marye/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/560fc6dd-87ef-445f-abd8-36fc6eeae3e8/FStofcBdlhnGWQj7E9kdtZx6.jpg","author":"Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher","episode_count":200,"summary":"Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers. Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:17:40.786594+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242"},"episode":{"title":"291. When You Can’t Stop Rethinking Everything You Said, Taught, or Did","slug":"291-when-you-can-t-stop-rethinking-everything-you-said-taught-or-did","published_at":"2026-02-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/291-when-you-can-t-stop-rethinking-everything-you-said-taught-or-did","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242","url":"https://www.stellarteacher.com/stellar-teacher-podcast-with-sara-marye/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/05fd11c7-c6f0-425d-b113-01c1ae7045b3.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast, hosts Sara Marye and Emily discuss the common struggle of second-guessing oneself in teaching. They explore the impact of self-reflection, perfectionism, and the importance of data in decision-making. The conversation emphasizes strategies to overcome self-doubt, celebrate successes, and the value of team support in the teaching profession. Takeaways: Second-guessing is a common issue among teachers. Self-reflection can lead to healthier decision-making processes. Teachers often struggle with perfectionism and the need to get it right. Failing fast can be beneficial in overcoming self-doubt. Speaking the truth to oneself can help combat negative thoughts. Setting time limits can prevent overthinking in lesson planning. Data can provide evidence of student growth and success. It's important to celebrate successes, no matter how small. Teaching is a collaborative effort and should be treated as a team sport. Bringing others into your decision-making process can alleviate pressure. Resources: Join The Stellar Literacy Collective Get the Stellar Intervention Toolkit Sign up for my Private Podcast: Confident Writer Systems Series Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!","meta_description":"In this episode of the Stellar Teacher Podcast, hosts Sara Marye and Emily discuss the common struggle of second-guessing oneself in teaching. They explor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1098,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/episodes/291-when-you-can-t-stop-rethinking-everything-you-said-taught-or-did/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stellar-teacher-podcast-a-podcast-for-upper-elementary-teachers-3455242/291-when-you-can-t-stop-rethinking-everything-you-said-taught-or-did.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}