Episodes

Holiday Hello from Suzanne
Dec. 18, 2022

Holiday Hello from Suzanne

In this final episode of 2022, Suzanne thanks her listeners and offers an invitation for this upcoming holiday break.
December Summer Camp
Dec. 11, 2022

December Summer Camp

In this episode, we examine our upcoming break and consider small things we can do to begin 2023 feeling as rested and recharged as realistically possible. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63Kqk...
Prepare with Pre-Care
Dec. 4, 2022

Prepare with Pre-Care

In this episode, we dig deeper to creating and honoring boundaries by exploring pre-care, an idea shared by Nedra Glover Tawaab. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
Confronting our Complaints
Dec. 1, 2022

Confronting our Complaints

In this bonus episode, we take on a challenge of not complaining for an entire day to see how that impacts our energy and happiness. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
Language to our Limits
Nov. 27, 2022

Language to our Limits

In this episode, we explore the idea of putting language to our limitations to set and honor boundaries. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year (Jan 4) https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
Small Shifts for a Short Week
Nov. 20, 2022

Small Shifts for a Short Week

In this episode, we learn 2 small shifts in action that help calm our hurried minds - palms up and the doublet breath. Preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://a.co/d/63KqkVG
Gratitude for YOU!
Nov. 13, 2022

Gratitude for YOU!

In this episode, we give thanks for the unique way we show up in the world at home or at school. If you’re interested in taking the free character strength survey mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: https://www.viacha...
Gratitude Visit
Nov. 6, 2022

Gratitude Visit

As we near Thanksgiving, we continue to look closely at gratitude and learn how to create and deliver a “Gratitude Visit” Pre-order link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-...
The Power of Quiet Thanks
Nov. 1, 2022

The Power of Quiet Thanks

During this season of gratitude and abundance, we are invited to quietly express thanks to those who contribute to our happiness at work and at home. preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & ...
A Small Shift to our List
Oct. 30, 2022

A Small Shift to our List

In this episode, we consider creating a list of things that make us feel steady, and access that list when we need to feel a greater sense of contentment or alignment. **preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Wee...
Take Care of Tomorrow’s You TODAY
Oct. 23, 2022

Take Care of Tomorrow’s You TODAY

In this episode, we consider small shifts in actions we can do today that will help us feel cared for tomorrow.
The Happiness Curve
Oct. 16, 2022

The Happiness Curve

In this episode, we learn more about the happiness curve and consider what practice we can lean into a little more that will help us during this busy season of our lives.
Brighten Your Corner
Oct. 9, 2022

Brighten Your Corner

In this episode, we learn the same lesson from a real life friend and a fictitious TV character that invites us to brighten our tiny corner of the world.
What’s in your Diet?
Oct. 2, 2022

What’s in your Diet?

In this bonus episode, we consider what is in our media diet and how that impacts our overall happiness.
Level Up Gratitude!
Sept. 25, 2022

Level Up Gratitude!

Positive psychologists overwhelmingly agree that gratitude is the most impactful happiness practice. In this episode, we learn 3 easy ways to “level up” our gratitude routine.
Close the Loop
Sept. 18, 2022

Close the Loop

In this episode, we learn a simple shift in thought that can help us as we move through our days.
Let’s be Trees this School Year
Sept. 11, 2022

Let’s be Trees this School Year

In this first episode of season three, we consider the metaphor of tree root systems and how that can positively impact our collegial relationships in school.
What IS
Sept. 1, 2022

What IS

In this bonus episode, we learn how to level up the previously shared strategy of “even if” to “what IS”