Episode 42: The One Beyond The Lesson Plan Ft. Sarah Bland

Teaching is more than just lesson plans—it’s an act of service that often comes at the cost of personal well-being. The reality? A culture of burnout, especially post-COVID.In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Sarah Bland, a former public school teacher turned wellness entrepreneur and mindfulness coach. After a decade in the classroom, she saw firsthand how unsustainable education’s caregiving model is. Now, through Enter Peace, she’s on a mission to help educators prioritize self-care, creativity, and community liberation.We dive into:💡 Why self-care isn’t selfish & how burnout affects everyone 🧘‍♀️ Trauma-informed mindfulness & intentional planning ✨ Sustaining passion without sacrificing well-beingReferenced Work & Further Reading:📖 The Wisdom in Our Bodies – Hillary McBride (on embodied healing & self-awareness) 📖 The Body Is Not an Apology – Sonia Rene Taylor (poet, activist, radical self-love advocate) 📖 Belle Hix (thought leader in education) 📖 Rest Is Resistance – Tricia Hersey (“We will resist, or we will rest.”) 📖 Dr. Richard Schwartz (Internal Family Systems—understanding our core self)Connect with Sarah & Enter Peace:🌿 Instagram: @enter.peace 🌿 Website: Enter Peace 🌿 Events & Workshops: Mindfulness Meditation for Teachers 🌿 Join the Email List: Subscribe HereThis episode is for teachers, caregivers, and anyone seeking balance and sustainability. 🎧📲 Listen now & share with an educator who needs this! This is the Jew From The Lou Podcast, where real stories meet real inspiration.Connect with Jew From The Lou:📱 Instagram: @jewfromthelou 📱 TikTok: @jewfromthelou 📱 Twitter: @jewfromthelou 📱 YouTube: @jewfromthelou#JewFromTheLou #Podcast #MindfulnessForTeachers #TeacherWellness #SelfCareMatters #BeyondTheLessonPlan #TeacherBurnout #MindfulLiving #CollectiveWellness #EnterPeace #EducationMatters #RestAsResistance #TheWisdomInOurBodies #CoreSelf #IFSModel