Happier Music Teacher
Real self-care for music educators, not just self-soothing! Are you an overwhelmed music teacher who thinks that self-care and work/life balance is impossible with your responsibilities at home? Are you feeling burnout at home and school, and you’re done with feeling teacher tired and stressed all the time? Do you feel that the cliché advice of candles and bubble baths, not that there’s anything wrong with that, are short term solutions for your tension? Former stressed hot mess Beth Duhon helps you be more content at home and in your career in music education through guided journaling, common sense advice and encouraging you to take consistent micro-actions. Each episode features topics like: vocal health, time management, meal prep, commuting hacks and healthy habits to help you be a “Happier Music Teacher.” New episodes every Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Talking about the end of the school year when it isn't even Easter yet? Yes! If you want a better May, start preparing in April. You'll feel less rushed and stressed as you near the finish line. Plus a mindset minute borrowed from Kendra Adachi and Susan Brumfield's newest resource.
Susan's Book
Beth's Book on F-Flat
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Welcome new listeners from OAKE! Music teachers, I'm glad you are here! This is the sequel to Episode 43: When You Feel Unappreciated. Short version of the episode? You'll be happier if you don't rely on others to fill your cup!
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Debbie calls comparison the comparison trap. I couldn't agree more! Let's dig into what is really going on when we compare ourselves to other music teachers.
This is our last episode with Debbie O'Shea. You can keep listening to her on the Crescendo Music Education Podcast.
If you are at OAKE, please introduce yourself! I'd love to meet you!
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Music teachers, stop making movement a burden instead of a blessing! In today's episode, Debbie and I chat about our favorite ways to incorporate movement into our days without making it a part-time job. You don't have to be a twenty-two year old size 2 to enjoy movement!
Come to OAKE in Chicago with me!
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Read More in Beth's Book on F-Flat Books
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Hot tea will not fix a permanent vocal problem. Can we say it louder for the people in the back? Actually, don't do that! You might strain your cords. No one may have told you in college that caring for your voice before and after a long day of teaching should be one of your top priorities. Join me for another conversation with the inspiring and fun Debbie O'Shea!
Beth's Book on F-Flat
Debbie O'Shea's Podcast
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
There's nothing more natural than eating but planning meals for ourselves and our family as busy music teachers can be a stressor. I think you're going to love Debbie's wisdom on this! Sometimes self-care is about mindset and other times it is practical.
Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat Books
Debbie's podcast
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Welcome to any new listeners from TMEA! We are back with the wellbeing series featuring Debbie O'Shea. Normal self-care doesn't talk about your commute but it can be a stressor. As we say in the interview, if you can't get out of it, get into it!
Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
Debbie's Podcast
Beth's Book
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Headed to TMEA, OAKE or any other music education conference? You'll get some benefit from it but wouldn't it be nice to maximize it? From physical comfort to follow-up, here are the tips you need to conference even better!
TMEA
OAKE Conference
Happier Music Teachers Facebook Group
Beth's Book on F-Flat Books
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Sleep is THE most crucial tool in our self-care arsenal. Just because it is natural doesn't mean it is easy. Listen in as Debbie O'Shea and I chat about the chapters in my book "Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School."
Debbie's Podcast
Beth's Book
Facebook group
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Happier Music Teacher book with Debbie O'Shea of the Crescendo Music Education Podcast! Part 1 of a series as we chat about the importance of wellbeing for music teachers. I'm so glad that I shared a copy of the book with her! You're going to love her accent!
Crescendo Music Education Podcast
Happier Music Teacher Book on F-Flat