Words are Important

Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! I'm so glad you're here. In today's episode, we're diving into the power of language in a conversation I'm calling "Words Are Important." This topic was sparked by a recent training I attended on Restorative Practices, where we spent a lot of time reflecting on how the words we choose can either build connection or create distance. Around the same time, I started reading Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen, and it really drove the point home—our inner dialogue and the language we use with ourselves matters just as much as what we say to others. So today, we're exploring how intentional language can transform not just our classrooms, but our everyday lives. Let's get into it!