195- Mental Health in Life and Teaching with Lauren Marcinkowski

This episode goes deep into mental health in both your teaching and home life. Mental health isn't something to take lightly, and through Lauren's story, our goal is that you know you're not alone and are able to take the steps to get the help you need.  Throughout our conversation, we discuss: Why it's important to treat yourself like a best friend or a child The longest relationship you have in life is with yourself Living your life for you and not for others Putting your needs at the forefront before it's too late Lauren Marcinkowski (she/her) is a music therapist, educator, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend--and now former teacher. Her passions are around creating empathy for all students and people through promoting self-awareness and understanding of ourselves so that we can more fully accept others in our lives. Lauren is also passionate about mental health and advocating for this. Lauren is currently at home now with her 1 year old son, Jace, and is working on her website, "The Empathetic Teacher.com." She enjoys spending free time exercising, reading, playing with Jace and her husband and exploring the libraries in their county. Connect with Lauren here: On her website www.theempatheticteacher.com On Instagram @theempatheticteacher and @theempatheticmom Find out more about the HARMONY membership here. Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music Head to my website to grab your free music teaching resource. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.