Hi, my name is Kaitlin Roller and I am the proud creator of the Living My Resilient Life website and blog! By sharing funny cat anecdotes as well as stories near and dear to my heart, I hope to use this podcast to continue to create a positive community full of other resilient people!
Resources:New Dimensions Health CenterInstein EducationMs. K's Korner - Tutoring Service
In this episode, a returning guest and I talk about the term 'masking' and how we can tell when we are struggling. Remember, it is never weak to ask for help when you find yourself struggling!
Today's episode is all about burnout and stress (two things that unfortunately many of us are currently experiencing). I talk about the different ways that our body lets us know that we are burned out and how we can better manage our stress. While it is not as simple as putting on a Band-Aid, by learning about our stress and stressors, we can work towards completing our stress cycle...ResourcesNagoski, Emily and Amelia Nagoski. Burnout. The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Ballantine Books, 2020.Headspace
After a long hiatus that included a pandemic, wedding, and career change, I'm back! I have dedicated this episode to discussing how I went about leaving the world of education. Whether you are a teacher or not, make sure you are always taking care of what is most important…YOU!..ResourcesTurning the Page (my blog post about making the difficult decision to leave teaching)Teacher Career CoachTexas State Teachers Association/NEA (Union)Texas AFT (Union)
In this episode, another special guest and I discuss our unique journeys with mental health. Everyone’s experience is different, but no matter your experience, remember that it is never weak to ask for help. You are resilient!
In this episode, myself and my first guest discuss all things involving teacher burnout and how important it is to take care of yourself. We share tips/tricks to help prevent teacher burnout and share free resources that anyone can use when they are feeling stressed...ResourcesFor Teachers:HeadspaceShineSEL Resources for Adults (lecture)Dr. Jody CarringtonFor Students:Second StepSanford HarmonyCasel
In this episode, I discuss not only what the word resilient means, but more importantly what it means to me. I share personal stories of my own experiences of being resilient and remind you that YOU TOO are resilient!
In this quick episode, I introduce who I am and discuss why I’ve decided to venture into the world of podcasting. I discuss a bit of everything in this episode from what to expect for future episodes as well as what is resting above my fireplace.I hope that by continuing to be open and sharing my experiences with you, I can create a positive community full of other resilient people :)