Unlock Your Teaching Potential
Are you overwhelmed by the constant demands of teaching, wondering if you’ll ever feel balanced again? Do you feel like your identity as an educator has overshadowed the person you once were? Are you craving a way to rediscover your passion and purpose, not just in the classroom but in your life?
Welcome to Unlock Your Teaching Potential, your permission slip to hit the brakes, recharge, and reignite your joy for teaching and living.
I’m Dr. Jen Rafferty, a former music teacher, author, TEDX speaker, mom of 2, and founder of Empowered Educator. I’ve been where you are, navigating the burnout, the exhaustion, and the struggle to find time for yourself especially when life gets lifey. But I also know there’s another way, a path to thriving both as an educator and a human being.
This podcast is where we ditch the old ideas of what you “should” be doing and discover actionable steps to create a life you love. Each week, I’ll guide you through short, impactful episodes created to empower you with tangible tools to reclaim your energy, prioritize your well-being, and transform the way you show up for yourself, your students, and your family.
Together, we’ll rewrite the narrative of being in education from selfless superhero to becoming an empowered educator, one step at a time. Whether it’s embracing mindfulness, setting boundaries, or rediscovering what lights you up, you’ll leave each episode with strategies to help you lead a healthier, and more joyful life...which in turn will allow you to show up as your best self for your students and school communities.
If you’re ready to fuel your soul as an educator, this is the podcast for you!
So it’s time to recharge, refocus, and unlock your teaching potential! Our kids need you.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Struggling to thrive in a neurotypical world? Understanding the unique challenges and triumphs of adults with ADHD with Shane Thrapp
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Struggling with adult ADHD? Feeling overlooked by doctors and mental health professionals?
There's a place for you here.
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Creating safe and inclusive spaces. Lessons from drag performers on overcoming adversity with love and acceptance with Gidget Galore and Ginger Minj
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For the first day of Pride Month, I wanted to bring you an episode about how we can spread love and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Today, I had the incredib…
Struggling to keep your students engaged? Discover the keys to a classroom they'll love with Elijah Carbajal!
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Do you feel like your students hate the idea of going to school? Are you running out of ideas to keep them engaged and excited about learning new things?
In…
The sober-ish revolution: Redefining your relationship with alcohol for a balanced life with Holly Krivokapich
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Are you tired of the duality of either continuing to drink or being completely sober?
While the road to sobriety is important and valid, there needs to be a…
Can you unlock your students' full potential? Uncover powerful insights for transforming your teaching approach with Brian Mendler
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Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as a teacher? Want to reignite your passion for teaching and make it a truly rewarding experience? You've come to the r…
Transforming education: Creating a generational change for our kids with the power of mindset with Veronica Sopher
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed in the education system? Are you ready to make a real impact and create generational change for our kids?
…
How to align your mind, body and soul by listening to your intuition and having a heart-centered approach to your career with Ben Yeh
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Do you ever feel empty or lost deep inside? Are you hungry for more happiness and fulfillment?
As we strive to create career success for ourselves, we can ge…
Plan your week: How time management can help you achieve a healthy work-life balance with Laura Vanderkam
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As an empowered educator, how do you spend your time? Do you make aligned decisions on what to prioritize in your life?
When it comes to living a full life, …
Radical vulnerability: How to embrace your collective identity as an empowered educator to create a classroom culture that has a safe space and celebrates every student with Dr. Nia Nunn
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As empowered educators, we understand our students need a classroom culture where they can express themselves, honor others, and celebrate differences.
But h…
Emotional inclusion: Understanding how adverse childhood experiences can create long-term toxic-stress and trauma with Renee Hettich
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What does it take to bounce back from a traumatic event? How do you thrive and survive the toxic stress and trauma?
As educators, we often see certain behavi…
Be an empowered educator: Encourage your students to reframe and adjust their perspective to inspire compassion towards others with Amy Dickinson
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As an empowered educator, how do you shape the minds and hearts of your students?
In this world that can seem chaotic, we all want them to grow successfully,…
Transforming mindset, knowledge and skills: How to build a bridge for students to achieve success through change in adult behavior with AJ Crabill
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Let’s be honest, empowered educators, aim for a bright future for each of our students. We want them to succeed, not just inside the classroom, but also in …
Is stress causing your teacher burnout? How to start healing yourself from hormone issues and have a better quality of life with Dr. Beth Westie
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Do you feel burnt out, tired, and sluggish at times?
Sometimes this can actually be because our hormones are a little out of balance.
Working in a fast-paced …
Bullying prevention: Cultivating communities to fight against bullying and building a better environment for our children with Dali Rivera
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Bullying.
It’s unwanted, hurtful, and aggressive.
One out of every five students reports being bullied in schools around the United States. While it’s a rocky…
Cultivating self-awareness: Pause, connect and celebrate through the reflective process with Selena Woodward
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If I know one thing about you, it is that you are a dedicated teacher.
Despite all the hardships you endure, being an effective teacher is, undoubtedly, a pr…
Creating change: Understanding human giver syndrome and how you can unlock your true joy with Amelia Nagoski
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Do you find yourself constantly giving your all without recognizing your own needs?
While it's admirable to prioritize others and hold space for them, consta…
Effective leadership through growth conversations: learn, communicate and grow as an empowered educator with Darrin Peppard.
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Are you ready to take that next step as an empowered educator and become a school administrator?
Does your vision include improving school quality and cultiv…
It’s time to prioritize yourself! Avoiding teacher burnout by building your routine from tiny habits with Julie DeLucca Collins
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Do you frequently feel burned out at work as a school teacher? Are you eager to set clear boundaries and prioritize your well-being so you can finally achie…
Unlocking the inner work: How to become an empowered educator through self-regulation and awareness with Amanda Bolzau
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As an empowered educator, do you focus on the inner work it takes to help create a better quality of life?
Being a teacher and creating a space that is accep…
Finding hope & healing when going through a divorce: Navigating divorce grief with Sharri Freedman
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Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally draining experiences a person can go through.
It's filled with a range of emotions such as anger, …