PODCAST · education
Keeping Your Light
by Meredith Newlin
Hello, wonderful woman! I'm Meredith, and I'm in your corner. This podcast is designed to help you TRANSFORM from overwhelmed to overjoyed. If nobody else tells you today, you rock!
Episodes
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“Finding Your Voice” with Kim Fischer
Is there something deep within you that’s longing to own your authentic voice and transform how you communicate? Then you don’t want to miss the latest episode of the “Keeping Your Light” podcast, where our guest Kim Fischer @thekimfischer helps us explore how to speak from the soul so we can...
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"Still, I Teach" With Kiyoko Nakano
Have you ever felt like walking away from your classroom? Veteran educator Kiyoko Nakano's new book, Still, I Teach illuminates the struggles of modern education and poses a vital question on many people’s minds: Where do we go from here? In this interview, we chat about how Kiyoko came to write...
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3 Ways Mistakes Can Become Miracles
Mistakes do not have to define us; they can strengthen us in so many ways as educators and as human beings. Visit www.thetransformedteacher.com for more resources and support to help you thrive with less stress and more joy. If nobody else tells you today, you rock!
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The Gifts Of Your Irreplaceable Humanity
Some claim that educators are becoming more and more unnecessary these days. After all, computers and technology can do practically everything—including our jobs (at least according to a few pundits.) But can they? Can computers and technology REALLY make teachers go from superheroes to...
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No "Should"s ~ Just Suggestions
Hello, Amazing Educator! In this episode, we're discussing ways to prepare for a 2024 that's filled with what you want (not what everyone else says you should want.) If nobody else tells you today, you rock. Looking for an uplifting read over the holiday break? Be sure to check out my latest…
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How To Carry Yourself In the Classroom (4 Tips)
How we carry ourselves as educators is something within our control, and it matters…because how we treat ourselves is how we teach others to treat us. Try these 4 tips to help you look and feel your best this school year and throughout life!
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The Change is in the Challenge
Do you ever wonder how to get through those times in life when our souls feel cooped up, stressed out, and in need of a miracle to help motivate us through a challenge? How can we allow challenges to help us change for the better and for the long-term? In today’s episode, we’re exploring this…
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How do YOU want to feel?
As teachers, we care a lot about how others feel—sometimes to the point that our own feelings get pushed to the bottom of the list. How can you prioritize your OWN needs and wants this week? You get to decide how you want to feel, and you deserve to make positive feelings become your daily…
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Listen to your students and they will listen to you
Want more respect and engagement from your students? In this episode, out my top 12 ways to listen to your students so they will listen to you!
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I’m back! And here for your SOUL care
In this episode, I share one of my lowest points in teaching and how keeping the faith helped me bounce back.
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How to go from frazzled to focused
in this episode, discover two secrets that can change your life when it comes to feeling less frazzled and more focused. If nobody else tells you today, you rock!
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How To Release the Old Lies You Keep Telling Yourself
In this episode, we're talking about why today is the day you must let go of the old lies you keep telling yourself about who you are and what you want out of teaching and out of life. Every teacher has a unique voice and something important to say. When you tap into your talent and dare to share...
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"Nourishing The Whole Educator" with Dr. Katie Raher
Dr. Katie Raher helps educators create sustainable impact without sacrificing their health, happiness, & wholeness. She is the Founder of Constant Love and Learning and an award-winning teacher turned School Psychologist who helps soul-led educators and change-makers cultivate well-being and...
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School Leaders Need Self-Care, Too-- with Cassandra Washington
In this episode we hear from Cassandra Washington, a veteran educator, author, instructional coach, and founder of Teach and Take Time for You. For over 26 years, she worked in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Cassandra is currently an instructional coach for an...
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Who you are> what you do
Teaching is about who you ARE more than what you DO. Here’s why.
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"A Teacher's Heart" with Rita M. Wirtz, MA
In this episode, you're in for a treat! Soak up the wisdom and encouragement from the big, beautiful heart of veteran educator Rita Wirtz. Mrs. Wirtz served as Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System, Curriculum Consultant for Sacramento County Office of Education, School...
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Embracing the Chaos And Loving It with Jamie Ploog
Jamie is a life coach who helps women find their voice and their belonging after losing it in the rush of parenting and working. Experiencing anxiety and a realization she was living for others, Jamie worked hard to bounce back and now helps other women struggling with the same fear of “I’m not...
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Your voice matters
Something my seven-year-old daughter told me inspired this episode.
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“You did not “mess it all up”
I'd like to challenge you today to tune out some of the noise and instead tune into your inner knowing.
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Finding joy in the journey
In a results-oriented profession like teaching, sometimes we need to question all the DOING and dare instead to just BE
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I’m burned out, and here’s what I’m doing about it
I thought burnout meant being disgruntled, over it, and ready to leave teaching. If I still loved teaching, I couldn’t be burned out, right? Wrong. There are different levels and varieties of burnout, it turns out. Amber Harper (@burnedinteacher) has helped me get on the journey toward becoming...
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The truth about our teaching
It’s not about your credentials and achievements. Here’s why.
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Toxic Positivity: What It Is And How To Deal With It
Teachers are susceptible to the effects of toxic positivity. In this episode, we’re exploring what it is and how to deal with it.
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From people-pleasing to passionate: an interview with Tunja Morton
From people-pleasing to passionate: an interview with Tunja Morton
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What teaching in the era of COVID-19 has taught me
What teaching in the era of COVID-19 has taught me
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Kiddos bucking online learning? 3 TIPS
“ I don’t wanna go to school on the computer today!” If you’re hearing this from your kiddos, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode.
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Silver Linings In the Storm: Coping With Covid-19
We’ve had a lot placed on us as educators and as women over the past few days. In this episode, I’m talking about practical strategies to not only survive, but thrive, during this time.
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What does “Mindset” really mean, and why is it so important to us as teachers? with Mark Fisher
Join me in this episode as I interview motivational speaker Mark Fisher about why AND how to have a solution-oriented, positive mindset in our teaching life.
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How to juggle the demands of teaching AND parenting
The juggle struggle is real. Find out why who you are is more important than what you do—-and how to get reconnected to that truth.
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What They Think
No, I’m not going to tell you to stop caring about it (what they think, that is.) The most lasting wisdom can come from our mistakes; here’s my take on why.
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The 15 minutes a day that can change your life as a teacher
In this episode, find out how putting action before inspiration can improve your emotional, mental, and physical health as a teacher so you can feel and be your best for your students.
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What to do when you “lose it”
When you “lose it” you’re ultimately the one who loses. In this episode, I’m sharing what to do if/when that happens and why you’re not alone.
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“My Bad” - an interview with podcast host & author Jon Harper
In this episode, Jon Harper shares how learning from our mistakes and daring to be honest about the state of our mental & emotional well-being can make us stronger -and healthier- as educators.
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When you want to hide behind the desk
What to do when you just can’t face your students
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How to be a “better” teacher mom
If you’re wondering whether you’ve got what it takes to be a better teacher mom, you’re not alone. The answer to being “better” isn’t what you think. Find out in this latest episode.
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How to have a spring breakTHROUGH
In this episode, consider 3 ways to have a spring breakthrough—that don’t involve too much ( if any!) extra time, money, or energy
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Three ways to conquer overwhelming feelings
Overwhelmed this time of year? Find out three ways to conquer those feelings so you can get back on track!
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The power of cleaning out your refrigerator
It’s time to let go of big expired food and expired notions. find out what I mean in this weeks episode.
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A secret for getting inspired to take action
In this episode, I’m sharing what my grandmother taught me about inspiration and action.
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Talk Less, Smile More
Find out what can happen when we focus a little less on DOING and a little more on BEING.
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How to pick your battles in the classroom
In this episode, I’m sharing with you what has and hasn’t worked for me when it comes to picking my battles in the classroom. I’m also sharing TWO concrete strategies you can use today to help make your life easier when it comes to dealing with students.
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Self-care can not only change your life, it can save it: Holly Thompson’s story
Meet Holly. A wife, mom, and elementary school librarian, who’s living her best life and growing “stronger with joy.” Learn about her miraculous journey in this week’s episode.
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How to have more resilience as teachers: 2 things we need
In this episode, I share a few of my thoughts about what keeps us from being resilient as teachers and what we can do about it.
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3 Ways To Walk Into Your Classroom With More Confidence
How does a teacher have more confidence? Is it through hard work? Preparation? Experience? Or something else altogether? Learn three innovative ways to have more confidence as a teacher in the classroom.
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The Comparisonitis Cure- with Sally and Sarah from Practically Positive Teaching
It’s not something we want to talk about, but it’s real! Learn the 5 different ways we teachers sometimes suffer from “the comparison disease” and find out helpful, REAL ways to overcome them! Sally and Sarah from Practically Positive Teaching share their wisdom and humor in an episode you won’t...
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“Comparisonitis”
This is the first in a two part series about the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to other teachers.
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Tender And Tough
Being tough as a teacher isn’t as simple as it seems.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, wonderful woman! I'm Meredith, and I'm in your corner. This podcast is designed to help you TRANSFORM from overwhelmed to overjoyed. If nobody else tells you today, you rock!
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Meredith Newlin
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How many episodes does Keeping Your Light have?
Keeping Your Light currently has 47 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Hello, wonderful woman! I'm Meredith, and I'm in your corner. This podcast is designed to help you TRANSFORM from overwhelmed to overjoyed. If nobody else tells you today, you rock!
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Keeping Your Light is created and hosted by Meredith Newlin.
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