Tethered and Whole

About Tethered and Whole

"Tethered and Whole," hosted by Matt Weld, is your weekly guide to thriving in education. Designed specifically for educators, this podcast explores essential personal and interpersonal skills crucial for preventing burnout and boosting teacher retention. Each week, Matt provides actionable insights and strategies, empowering you to cultivate self-awareness, enhance well-being, and navigate challenges with resilience. Learn to show up as your best self, fully present and effective, so you can wholeheartedly support the students in your classroom and rediscover the joy in your vital profession. Tune in every week to become more tethered to your purpose and whole in your practice.

Publisher

Matthew Weld

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2025

Latest episode

6 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Ep 40: The Ultimate Power of Hope

   Exploring the transformative power of hope in education, this episode delves into how hope fuels resilience, motivation, and growth among educators and students. It emphasizes practical ways to cultivate hope and sustain it amidst systemic challenges. RESOURCES: Tethered and Whole (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/Tethered-Whole-Avoiding-Educator-Resilience/dp/B0GT2LHR2N Matthew Weld (Speaker) - https://linkedin.com/in/matthewweld weldmatthew [at] gmail.com

2. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Ep 39: Choose & Tell Your Story Wisely

   Exploring how storytelling influences healing, growth, and future success, especially for educators reflecting on the past year. Resources: Narrative Psychology - The Power of Stories in Healing - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/narrative-psychology Self-Care Strategies for Educators - https://www.edutopia.org/article/self-care-strategies-teachers/ Tethered and Whole Book - https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resilience-Educators-Strategies-Transform/dp/1234567890 (https://www.amazon.com/Tethered-Whole-Avoiding-Educator-Resilience/dp/B0GT2LHR2N)

3. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Ep 38: The Quiet Power of Patience in a Loud Profession

   Exploring the multifaceted nature of patience and its vital role in education, this episode delves into three types of patience—interpersonal, long-term, and short-term—and offers practical strategies for cultivating patience amidst the fast-paced demands of teaching.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

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