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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Wellness Website: https://livinglegacyhealth.com

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📐 What if math isn’t just about numbers, but about reclaiming confidence, culture, and community?

In this energizing episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations, Dr. Jewel White-Williams sits down with educator and entrepreneur Akil Parker for a fresh perspective on what math really means—and how it can empower us all. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or someone who's ever felt distant from math, this conversation will challenge what you think you know and invite you to see math in a whole new light.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How can integrating Black history into math instruction help students develop both cultural awareness and analytical thinking skills?

✅ What role can parents play in reshaping their children's relationship with math, especially when overcoming their own academic trauma?

✅ Why is it important to view mathematics as a tool for problem-solving and critical thinking rather than just formulas and memorization?

✅ How does Parker’s histomatics approach challenge traditional math education, and what possibilities does it open for interdisciplinary learning?

🧭 Timestamps

00:00:00 Welcome & Akil Parker's Introduction

00:01:30 Teaching Journey & Discovering a Love for Math

00:05:30 Histomatics: Black History + Math Integration

00:09:30 Supporting Parents & Breaking Math Trauma

00:14:30 Reframing Math Through Home & Daily Practice

00:19:00 Akil's Wellness, Freedom & Entrepreneurial Teaching

00:23:00 Final Reflections: Math as a Problem Solving Tool 👨🏿‍🏫

Whether you're a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode explores how math, history, and everyday life intersect to empower communities and reframe what it means to be “a math person.”

Connect with Akil Parker:

https://www.allthismath.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/allthismath

💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

💬 Join the conversation: What’s one way math has shown up in your everyday life recently?

👍 Like if you believe everyone is a math person

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What if the breakthrough you need is buried beneath your deepest pain?

In this episode, we sit down with Tina Wilson—also known as Stars Tina—a trauma coach, holistic fitness professional, and radiant force of resilience. After the heartbreaking loss of her 21-year-old son in 2016, Tina could have given up. Instead, she rose. Her journey through grief, healing, and transformation is one you won’t forget—and one that may just change how you see your own story.

Timestamps & Highlights

00:00 – Meet Tina Wilson: Energy Coach & Trauma Healer

01:06 – What Is “Trauma Transformative Energy”?

03:22 – Tragedy Strikes: Losing Her Son in 2016

05:23 – Core Values: Faith, Energy, Resilience & Loyalty

08:01 – Tina’s Motivational Charge for Women 1

1:00 – The HALT Method: Simple Self-Check for Women

13:42 – Her Books, Website & 75-Day Reset Challenge

16:30 – Final Word for the Woman Who Feels Stuck

19:25 – Closing & How to Connect with Tina

🧘‍♀️ Key Themes:

• Healing from grief and loss
• Holistic health & trauma-informed coaching
• Breath-work, yoga, journaling as recovery tools
• Community support and accountability
• Emotional resilience and faith-driven leadership

💬 Comment Below:

What part of Tina’s story spoke to your heart? Have you ever turned pain into purpose? Drop a message below—we read every one.

👇 📲 Connect with Tina: https://www.iamstarztina.com/

https://www.instagram.com/Iamstarztina/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstarztina/

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