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Take Notes with Jen Rafferty

Jen Rafferty

Hello Everyone! I know when you went into education, you had a passion for shaping young minds, creating community, and so much VISION for how your work would impact the world!But sometimes, those days feel like they're behind you now. Today, there are so many stressors that can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated.You might not even have anything left to give to the students that you care so much about.But, I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be like this.In fact, the love of teaching never really went away – but it absolutely needs transformation. Welcome to the Take Notes Podcast! I’m Jen Rafferty, former music teacher, mom of 2, and certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. I know you want to feel relaxed, abundant, and have time for yourself and the things you actually LOVE to do. And, I’m here to light the way for you. It’s time to unlearn the toxic culture of selflessness in education, and relearn that the most generous thing you can do for other people is take care of yourself! In this podcast you’ll hear conversations that will help you reconnect to your purpose, create new boundaries, and how to truly create a generational change for our kids by shifting the paradigm away from the perpetual stress and overwhelm and into a life of joy and fulfillment. We’ll be covering topics like creating a juicy vision, emotional intelligence, financial and physical health, conflict management, how to shift your identity, and how to advocate for what you need.This is education 2.0, where you become a priority, shift how you live your life, and how you show up both at work and at home.So, take a sip of steamy morning coffee, and grab your notebook- it’s time to take notes! Stay empowered, Jen. Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room
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Struggling to keep your students engaged? Discover the keys to a classroom they'll love with Elijah Carbajal!May 25, 2023
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The sober-ish revolution: Redefining your relationship with alcohol for a balanced life with Holly KrivokapichMay 18, 2023
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Can you unlock your students' full potential? Uncover powerful insights for transforming your teaching approach with Brian MendlerMay 11, 2023
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Transforming education: Creating a generational change for our kids with the power of mindset with Veronica SopherMay 04, 2023
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How to align your mind, body and soul by listening to your intuition and having a heart-centered approach to your career with Ben YehApril 27, 2023
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Plan your week: How time management can help you achieve a healthy work-life balance with Laura VanderkamApril 20, 2023
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Radical vulnerability: How to embrace your collective identity as an empowered educator to create a classroom culture that has a safe space and celebrates every student with Dr. Nia NunnApril 13, 2023
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Emotional inclusion: Understanding how adverse childhood experiences can create long-term toxic-stress and trauma with Renee HettichApril 06, 2023
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Be an empowered educator: Encourage your students to reframe and adjust their perspective to inspire compassion towards others with Amy DickinsonMarch 30, 2023
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Transforming mindset, knowledge and skills: How to build a bridge for students to achieve success through change in adult behavior with AJ CrabillMarch 23, 2023
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Is stress causing your teacher burnout? How to start healing yourself from hormone issues and have a better quality of life with Dr. Beth WestieMarch 16, 2023
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Bullying prevention: Cultivating communities to fight against bullying and building a better environment for our children with Dali RiveraMarch 09, 2023
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Cultivating self-awareness: Pause, connect and celebrate through the reflective process with Selena WoodwardMarch 02, 2023
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Creating change: Understanding human giver syndrome and how you can unlock your true joy with Amelia NagoskiFebruary 23, 2023
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Effective leadership through growth conversations: learn, communicate and grow as an empowered educator with Darrin Peppard.February 16, 2023
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It’s time to prioritize yourself! Avoiding teacher burnout by building your routine from tiny habits with Julie DeLucca CollinsFebruary 09, 2023
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Unlocking the inner work: How to become an empowered educator through self-regulation and awareness with Amanda BolzauFebruary 02, 2023
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Finding hope & healing when going through a divorce: Navigating divorce grief with Sharri FreedmanJanuary 26, 2023
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Transform your life: Self-coaching tools to help you reconnect with your authentic self with Abi MallickJanuary 19, 2023
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What's the best way to avoid teacher burnout? Discover how to prioritize yourself and find joy in the journey. A conversation with Elizabeth AndreyevskiyJanuary 12, 2023
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Unlocking the potential of social emotional learning in the classroom: Becoming the change we want to see in our kids with Kevin HunttingJanuary 05, 2023
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Does health and nutrition feel like a roller coaster ride? Tips for teacher self care through a whole body approach with weight loss coach for teachers, Sonia Dhaliwal!December 29, 2022
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How Sharon Costianes leverages teacher well-being to create safe and courageous spaces in schools through art and creativityDecember 22, 2022
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How does ADHD affect learning in the classroom? Practical strategies and resources for ADHD in the classroom with ADHD expert and parenting coach, Leslie JoselDecember 15, 2022
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The whole brain approach to empower educators for ultimate teacher well-being with Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorDecember 08, 2022
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