• Kathryn Kennedy, PhD

  • Apr 25 2025
  • Duración: 1 h y 23 m
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  • SUMMARY In this conversation, Michelle Kinder sits down with Katherine Kennedy to unpack the real challenges educators face—burnout, secondary trauma, and the emotional weight they carry in and out of the classroom. They talk about how personal experiences shape professional lives, and why supporting educator wellness isn't optional—it’s urgent. Katherine shares her journey and what pushed her to create wellness programs designed specifically for educators. She digs into the role of creativity, community, and somatic practices in healing, and why reconnecting with yourself is often the first step toward meaningful change. This dialogue pushes beyond surface-level solutions, exploring what real support looks like in a system that often overlooks the humanity of the people in it. It’s about agency, advocacy, and building spaces where educators—and students—can actually thrive. Seven Small Changes to Support Your Mental Health This School Year: https://consult4ed.group/educafe/2024/8/25/from-meltdown-to-understanding-six-ways-to-support-students-in-the-moment-wglym-sahgz-r3256 TAKEAWAYS Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a signal that something has to change. Personal trauma doesn’t stay at the door—it walks into the classroom too. Wellness isn't fluff—it’s foundational. Creativity and connection aren’t extras—they’re lifelines. Empowerment is the antidote to feeling stuck. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Burden of Educator Responsibilities 02:50 Katherine Kennedy's Journey to Educator Wellness 06:01 The Impact of Personal Trauma on Professional Life 08:52 The Importance of Educator Wellness 12:04 The Shift to Consulting and Wellness Programs 15:12 The Role of Language in Educator Experience 18:03 Current Challenges and Hopes for Educators 20:52 Empowering Educators Through Creativity 24:08 Finding Support and Community 27:00 The Need for Change in Educational Systems 30:05 Healing Through Somatic Practices 32:56 Befriending the Parts of Ourselves 42:55 Healing Through Alternative Practices 44:44 Seven Small Changes for Mental Health 46:43 The Importance of Agency and Advocacy 49:36 The Power of Connection in Education 51:54 Creating Safe Spaces for Students 53:14 Understanding Stress and the Body 58:09 Creativity, Connection, and Empowerment 01:00:24 The Impact of the Pandemic on Educators 01:02:52 The Role of Educators in Student Well-being 01:07:03 The Influence of Mr. Weaver 01:10:22 The Role of Play in Learning 01:12:49 Learning and Contributing as Vital Metrics 01:17:00 The Emotional Toll on Educators 01:20:25 Empowerment and Agency as Healing Forces *Oxygen for Educators is produced by Ripplemaker Project and proudly sponsored by Tacky Box. Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/oxygen-for-educators/id1775510846 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i21QueuqVqmEPmI7gzFfQ?si=1bef3354bff2402c Follow on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Oxygen-for-Educators/B0DKL68DLX?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdbuPy-L7p4RZKZ_VWKCXwK_j8vbjZF2&si=7SHeSWZRllrseygs Website: https://www.tackybox.com/podcast Thank you to our sponsor, Tacky Box! Website: https://tackybox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacky_box/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTackyBox/ X: https://x.com/thetackybox Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thetackybox/
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