Embracing Rest and Self-Compassion with Michelle Singh | The Restful Teacher Movement

Are you surviving your schedule—or sustaining your soul?

In this refreshing episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, we sit down with Michelle Singh, National Board-Certified Teacher, best-selling author, and founder of Restful Teacher. With over 20 years in education and global reach, Michelle unpacks why rest isn't a reward for exhaustion—it's the foundation of emotional wellness, resilience, and true joy.

If you’re an educator, leader, or woman who gives endlessly but rarely pauses, this episode is your call to reset.

🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Michelle’s burnout led to an international self-care movement for educators Why emotional wellness starts with naming your feelings The 7 types of rest (and how to find your personal rest prescription) What educators often overlook when recovering from burnout How Michelle’s Cultivate space is redefining reflection and restoration

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00:15 – Meet Michelle Singh: Educator, founder, and Restful Teacher leader

00:04:13 – The story behind The Restful Teacher and how it became a global movement

00:06:07 – Discovering rest types: emotional, sensory, and the joy of doing nothing

00:10:19 – Why educators need intentional rest before and after the work

00:13:21 – Rest at conferences? Yes. Here’s how Michelle makes space even in airports

00:21:30 – Inside Cultivate: A safe space for breathing, becoming, and being seen

00:25:23 – Final takeaway: “You won’t feel real joy until you reconnect with yourself”

💡 This Episode Is For You If You:

✔️ Are tired of burnout cycles and want sustainable wellness

✔️ Lead or teach but feel like you're losing touch with your own needs

✔️ Want permission—and strategies—to pause, reflect, and breathe

✔️ Are seeking a new rhythm that honors your whole self

Connect with Michelle Singh:

🌍 Community Invitation and Resources: https://connectwithmichelle.com

🫱🏿‍🫲🏻 Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lctelearning

📺 Subscribe to Michelle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lctelearning

📚 Browse Michelle’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michellesingh

📝 Explore Michelle's Thought Leadership: https://michelle-singh.mykajabi.com/thoughtleadership

🌐 Learn More About Michelle’s Work: https://lctelearning.com

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