617: When the Job Costs You Your Health with Dr. Yvette Ledford

Send us Fan MailHow many times have we put our jobs before our health and convinced ourselves that it was simply part of being committed?In this powerful episode, Erica sits down with Dr. Yvette Ledford, author of Teacher by Day: The No-Guilt Guide to Setting Boundaries, for an honest conversation about burnout, boundaries, and the pressure educators and childcare leaders feel to keep pushing even when their bodies are telling them to stop.They discuss why so many professionals feel guilty for resting, how unhealthy workplace expectations become normalized, and what it really means to choose yourself without abandoning the work you love. This episode is a reminder that your job needs your skills, but the people who love you need you healthy, present, and whole.To purchase your copy of Teacher By Day here ORDER BOOKFollow on IG (2) InstagramSupport the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.