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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 49 MIN

Math anxiety, vulnerability, and the secrets to building student confidence w/ Amy Johnston

from Math Therapy · host Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply)Today's episode truly puts the "therapy" in Math Therapy!  Vanessa chats with her friend Amy Johnston, a psychotherapist and empathic deep thinker, to discuss how trauma takes root in us, how it transfers through generations, and how being vulnerable about our own experiences can help us inspire students to rewrite their own narratives.This is a truly heartfelt conversation exploring questions like:Why your own math trauma is actually your greatest teaching superpowerHow to use strategies like narration real-time in the classroomHow intergenerational trauma is like a snowball rolling downhill - and how to finally stop itAbout Amy: (Website, Instagram)Amy Johnston, MSW, is an Integrative Therapist specializing in inner world explorations with her clients.  She lives in a magical forest up in Northern Ontario, Canada.*CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED* This episode is sponsored by Texas Instruments!  Listen to the episode for instructions to enter to win an "Oh My Math" box featuring:the new TI-84 Evo graphing calculator + 4-yr licensean adorable plushie TI calculator keychain!Contact us:Vanessa Vakharia: Instagram, TikTok, EmailMath Therapy: Text the PodcastMore Math Therapy:Get the book: Corwin, AmazonAudiobook: Audible, SpotifyMerch store: Shop here

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) Today's episode truly puts the "therapy" in Math Therapy! Vanessa chats with her friend Amy Johnston, a psychotherapist and empathic deep thinker, to discuss how trauma takes root in us, how it transfers through generations, and how being vulnerable about our own experiences can help us inspire students to rewrite their own narratives. This is a truly heartfelt conversation exploring questions like: Why your own math trauma is actually your gre...

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