Educator Wellness Podcast

About Educator Wellness Podcast

A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized experts that help us explore and reflect on various dimensions of health and well-being. Take away strategies and tips to transcend wellness knowledge and practices into your classroom or school. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the University of Iowa.

Publisher

Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, University of Iowa

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2022

Latest episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2025

   Game On: Harnessing The Power of Sports and Physical Activity for Mental Wellness

   In this episode, Jon Solomon, the community and impact director of the Sports and Society Program at the Aspen Institute, joins Kari for a thought-provoking discussion about the far-reaching impact of sports and physical activities on youth mental wellness. This episode sheds light on the crucial role of coaches and educators in recognizing mental health challenges and creating supportive environments for all students. Uncover how physical activity can be a powerful tool for fostering empathy...

2. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Beyond Survival Mode: How to Recognize and Recover from Job Burnout

   Have you experienced burnout? How do you work through it? Dr. Christina Maslach, leading burnout expert and author, chats with Kari about six key chronic job stressors and how educators can recognize the early signs of burnout in themselves and others. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed at work or looking to create a healthier, more balanced professional life. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website: https...

3. 

   3 Mar 2025

   Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: How Food Impacts Students’ Ability to Thrive

   Dr. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, joins Kari to discuss the critical role school nutrition programs play in the well-being of students, how schools and districts can advocate for better programs, and practical strategies for implementing improvements. Tune in to learn how you can be part of the movement to nourish our students' bodies and minds, setting them up for a healthier, more successful future. Join us as we dive into how we nourish to flouri...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

61,710

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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