Nervous System & School Burnout: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | The Education Crisis

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for school burnout. Learn how the nervous system and emotional regulation are the keys to surviving the crisis in education.In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Kirsten shares her journey from being a school counselor in Chicago to leading schools across the globe. She talks about the patterns that put counselors most at risk, what keeps her grounded, and how the profession can create lasting change without sacrificing well-being. If you’ve ever wondered why so many counselors feel exhausted, this conversation will give you clarity and hope .In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, Kirsten shares her journey from being a school counselor in Chicago to leading schools across the globe. She talks about the patterns that put counselors most at risk, what keeps her grounded, and how the profession can create lasting change without sacrificing well-being. If you’ve ever wondered why so many counselors feel exhausted, this conversation will give you clarity and hope.Education burnout isn't just "tiredness"; it’s a chronic nervous system state where the body is stuck in either "Hyper-arousal" (constant panic) or "Dorsal Vagal Shutdown" (depersonalization and exhaustion). Visualizing this cycle helps educators and parents identify when they have crossed from stress into clinical burnout.The Nervous System of Education (04:15): Why school environments trigger chronic "Fight or Flight" and how to find emotional regulation.Real Conversations on School Counseling (12:30): Identifying the patterns that put educators and counselors at the highest risk for burnout.Mom Therapy & Educator Wellness (18:45): Why traditional self-care fails teachers and what a real nervous system reset looks like.Creating Lasting Change (22:10): How to advocate for your mental health within a system that wasn't built for your well-being.This episode serves as essential mom therapy—providing the real conversations and psychoeducation needed for educators and parents navigating the nervous system toll of the modern school system.Don't sacrifice your well-being. Download Mind Circuit for a science-backed Nervous System Reset and tools for Emotional Regulation to stay grounded in the classroom: Google Play → ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&hl=en⁠⁠ App Store → ⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindcircuit/id6478664305⁠⁠ Follow Us: Instagram →@mindcircuitappYouTube → @MindCircuitAppWebsite → ⁠⁠https://mindcircuit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠@MindcircuitDisclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, this podcast—including episodes described as "Mom Therapy" or "Real Conversations"—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.Emergency Resources:If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not rely on thiscontent. Call or text 988 (in the US and Canada) for the Suicide &Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or head to your nearest emergency room.The Mind Circuit App "EASE": Use of the Mind Circuit app is a self-help tool for emotional regulation and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.© 2024 Erin Vandermore. All rights reserved.