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If you're feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the demands of the education system, then you are not alone! Many educators find themselves struggling to navigate the pressures of teaching and managing their own well-being in the midst of it all. The constant juggling act of meeting expectations, dealing with student needs, and managing personal stress can leave you feeling exhausted and depleted. If you're looking for a way to break free from this cycle and find a sense of balance and purpose, then you are in the right place!\nIn this episode, you will be able to:\n\nCultivate inner peace and resilience through transformative inner work practices.\n\nDiscover the profound impact of somatic exercises on mental well-being and emotional balance.\n\nEnhance your resilience and well-being through personal development strategies tailored for educators.\n\nUnleash the power of creativity for emotional healing and self-discovery.\n\nEquip yourself with effective strategies to navigate and prevent educator burnout.\n\n\nMy special guest is Andrew Lang\nAndrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr\u2019s Living School for Action and Contemplation, and core facilitator of the Inner Work Cohort. He is the author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life and writes frequently on the importance of questioning the narratives we\u2019ve been handed and how we can bring together our personal inner work with collective activism and healing. You can find more of his work and offerings at\xa0www.AndrewGLang.com.\nGiveaway: Sign up for one free spot in the October Cohort for A World of Difference podcast listeners specifically.\n\nThe key moments in this episode are:\n00:00:02 - Introduction and Sponsorship by Betterhelp\n\n00:03:53 - Andrew's Journey as an Educator\n\n00:09:55 - Posture Shift and Personal Development\n\n00:12:08 - Impact of the System on Educators\n\n00:13:25 - Transformation and Inspiring Stories\n\n00:14:45 - The Impact of Narratives\n\n00:16:36 - Shifting Responsibilities\n\n00:20:22 - Unpacking Cultural Narratives\n\n00:24:47 - Fear of Change\n\n00:26:33 - The Practice of Resilience\n\n00:29:56 - Grounding Practices for Wellness and Resilience\n\n00:30:53 - Impact of Somatics and Trauma\n\n00:32:48 - Providing Tools for Healing\n\n00:35:31 - The Power of Poetry and Music\n\n00:43:08 - Inner Work Cohort and Practice-Oriented Learning\n\n00:44:22 - Embracing the Journey Together\n\n00:44:49 - Integration of Learnings\n\n00:46:09 - Exclusive Deep Dive\n\n00:47:06 - Appreciation for Educators\n\n00:48:28 - Summer Break and Refreshment\n\nResources Andrew mentioned:\n\nResmaa Menakem,\xa0My Grandmother's Hands\n\n\nGabor Mat\xe9,\xa0The Myth of Normal\n\n\nMirabai Starr,\xa0Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics\n\n\n\nNeed a little help? Sign up for 10% off your first month at Better Help today at: www.betterhelp.com/difference\n\nhttps://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference\n\nhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpod\n\nttps://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices