Welcome to The Adult Education Wellness Podcast—your go-to resource for Adult Ed instructors and staff. Hosted by Betina Watkins & Stacy Ramirez, known as Two Tranquil Teachers, the show shares practical wellness tools, teaching tips, and workplace insights. As educators and wellness practitioners, Betina and Stacy highlight the importance of balance, energy, and joy so you can thrive in your work and life while supporting Adult Ed students.
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#26 Mindful Teaching – Part 3: Grounding, Feelings & Visualization
How do you stay calm when life feels overwhelming?
In the final episode of our Mindful Teaching series, Betina and Stacy share three simple yet powerful practices that can help educators—and anyone navigating a busy life—become more present, resilient, and compassionate.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🌿 Grounding is more than touching the grass with your bare feet.
💙 Why recognizing your emotions is a strength, not a weakness.
🧠 The surprising connection between stress and physical pain, and how simply being seen and heard can begin the healing process.
✋ The "Fist to Five" check-in, a quick classroom strategy that builds trust, connection, and emotional awareness.
✨ A one-minute visualization exercise that helps reduce anxiety before interviews, presentations, exams, or difficult conversations.
💛 Simple affirmations and visual reminders that can shift your mindset throughout the day.
🧦 The funniest grounding question you'll hear all week: …?"
Mindfulness isn't about adding another task to your day. It's about bringing a little more intention to the moments you're already living.
🎧 Whether you're an educator, student, administrator, or simply someone looking for a little more peace, we hope this episode reminds you to pause, breathe, and care for yourself with the same compassion you offer others.
The Adult Education Wellness Podcast Hosted by Two Tranquil Teachers Betina Watkins & Stacy Ramirez
aida.watkins@austincc.edu (mailto:aida.watkins@austincc.edu) and stacy.ramirez@austincc.edu (mailto:stacy.ramirez@austincc.edu)
1 Jul 2026
Starting Over with Courage: Lena Neumann & the Journey Behind Kinora Travel
What does it take to start over in a new country, build a new identity, and launch a business from the ground up?
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lena Neumann, founder and CEO of Kinora Travel, a boutique travel company dedicated to creating thoughtful, personalized, and meaningful travel experiences. Originally from Germany, Lena shares her journey of immigrating to the United States, navigating uncertainty, and transforming her passion for travel into a growing business.
✈️ The emotional challenges of starting over in a new country
🌎 How immigration can reshape your sense of identity
💡 The role Austin Community College's Entrepreneurship Program played in launching a business
🚀 Why entrepreneurship is as much about personal growth as business growth
❤️ How travel creates connection, memories, and healing
🌿 Wellness practices that help entrepreneurs stay grounded
👣 Why taking imperfect action is often more important than waiting for perfection
🏡 What "home" means after building a life across different countries
Lena reminds us that growth doesn't begin when everything is perfect—it begins when we decide to take the next step, even when we're uncertain. Her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the courage to build a meaningful life in a new place.
🌐 Kinora Travel (http://inoratravel.com/) 📱 Find Lena on social media and learn more about her personalized travel experiences. @kinoratravel (http://inoratravel.com/)
Click here for a list of Lena's favorite books:
https://tinyurl.com/LenasFavoriteBooks
🎧 Hosted by Betina Watkins & Stacy Ramirez ✨ Adult Education Wellness Podcast – Conversations on mindfulness, resilience, personal growth, and the inspiring journeys of adult learners and professionals.
Want to be a guest on our show or have a suggestion for the show? Email us at Aida.Watkins@austincc.edu and/or Stacy.Ramirez@austincc.edu
15 Jun 2026
#24 Mindfulness, Technostress, and Human Connection with Abhinaya Rajasekaran
In Part 2 of our conversation with Abhinaya Rajasekaran, educator, researcher, and mindfulness advocate, we explore a topic that affects nearly all of us: technostress.
✅ What technostress is and how it impacts our daily lives
✅ The hidden costs of constant notifications and digital overload
✅ Why humans cannot truly multitask—and what task switching does to our brains
✅ The concept of "attentional blink" and how it affects productivity
✅ Technology, burnout, and the loss of boundaries between work and personal life
"Beyond technology, productivity, and achievement, meaningful human connection remains at the heart of learning and wellness.”
Stay tuned until the end, where we share a guided Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practice inspired by Dr. Andrew Huberman.
🎧 Hosted by Stacy Ramirez and Betina Watkins ✨ Adult Education Wellness Podcast – Where mindfulness, education, and personal growth come together.
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