Becoming a Mindful Teacher Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:47:07 -0400 http://www.amindfulteacher.com en-us © 2026 Becoming a Mindful Teacher yes c4716c75-4bde-541f-871c-966ff85d5c9d Wynter episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) trauma, mindfulness, mental health, anxiety, depression, education, teacher, Wynter https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mdj7k5t123qq9ok11z7gpw93ztq6?.jpg Becoming a Mindful Teacher http://www.amindfulteacher.com Wynter 026- How Boundaries Affect Students With Trauma 026- How Boundaries Affect Students With Trauma I spent a long time as a teacher believing that boundaries = mean. And for our students who are experiencing trauma, they are in desperate need of boundaries. In this episode, I discuss one way you can start your day with some loving boundaries and routines.

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]]> I spent a long time as a teacher believing that boundaries = mean. And for our students who are experiencing trauma, they are in desperate need of boundaries. In this episode, I discuss one way you can start your day with some loving boundaries and routines.

Get your FREE PDF of 60+ Ways to Create a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-10243023 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 837 trauma, behavior management, boundaries 26 full false 025- Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? 025- Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? So many teachers are facing burnout these days. Could it be that you are actually experiencing compassion fatigue? Trauma in our children can cause educators to experience compassion fatigue and you might not even realize it.

In this episode, I discuss what compassion fatigue is and how you can find out if you have it.

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]]> So many teachers are facing burnout these days. Could it be that you are actually experiencing compassion fatigue? Trauma in our children can cause educators to experience compassion fatigue and you might not even realize it.

In this episode, I discuss what compassion fatigue is and how you can find out if you have it.

Take the ProQOL 5 survey here!

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-10149257 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 528 trauma, burnout, mindfulness, education, teacher, compassion fatigue 25 full false 024- Are You Contemplating Leaving Education? 024- Are You Contemplating Leaving Education? More teachers than ever are contemplating leaving the teaching profession and the field of education altogether.  The trauma of the pandemic can be too much to attempt to keep together. 

In this episode, you can reflect on three prompts that will help guide you towards a clear decision on if you should leave education.

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]]> More teachers than ever are contemplating leaving the teaching profession and the field of education altogether.  The trauma of the pandemic can be too much to attempt to keep together. 

In this episode, you can reflect on three prompts that will help guide you towards a clear decision on if you should leave education.

Get your FREE PDF of 60+ Ways to Create a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom.

Join the BRAND NEW Mindful Teacher private Facebook Group!

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-10106810 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1083 education, trauma, teaching, teacher 24 full false 023- What is Complex Trauma? 023- What is Complex Trauma? We know about the Little T and Big T traumas, but what is comple trauma?

In this episode I discuss the definition of Complex Trauma and how it make appear in your classroom.

The  National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Complex Trauma

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]]> We know about the Little T and Big T traumas, but what is comple trauma?

In this episode I discuss the definition of Complex Trauma and how it make appear in your classroom.

The  National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Complex Trauma

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-10062756 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 525 trauma, complex trauma, classroom management 23 full false 022- Real Talk- It's All In Your Head 022- Real Talk- It's All In Your Head When I had someone tell me all of my problems were in my head, I was FURIOUS!

So I don't take it lightly when I confront the education issues of today by saying "It's all in your head."

Our mental health is more important than ever today.

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]]> When I had someone tell me all of my problems were in my head, I was FURIOUS!

So I don't take it lightly when I confront the education issues of today by saying "It's all in your head."

Our mental health is more important than ever today.

Join the BRAND NEW Mindful Teacher private Facebook Group!

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-10017133 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1110 anxiety, trauma, mindfulness 22 full false 021- Leave Your Drama At The Door! 021- Leave Your Drama At The Door! Have you told someone, or had someone tell you that you needed to leave your drama at the door.

Well, I'm here to tell you that thanks to trauma, that is actually not physically possible.

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]]> Have you told someone, or had someone tell you that you needed to leave your drama at the door.

Well, I'm here to tell you that thanks to trauma, that is actually not physically possible.

Get your FREE PDF of 60+ Ways to Create a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9981262 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 386 trauma, emotions, mindfulness 21 full false 020- It's OK to not be OK! 020- It's OK to not be OK! As teachers and caregivers, we are NOT OK right now.

This moment in time brings a lot of trauma and emotional pain.

In this episode, I explain why it is ok that you are not ok, and what you can do about it!

Download the Feelings Wheel PDF here!

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]]> As teachers and caregivers, we are NOT OK right now.

This moment in time brings a lot of trauma and emotional pain.

In this episode, I explain why it is ok that you are not ok, and what you can do about it!

Download the Feelings Wheel PDF here!

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9935965 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 590 trauma, emotions, mindfulness 20 full false 019- Real Talk- You Aren't Sorry 019- Real Talk- You Aren't Sorry So many times we say that we're sorry when really, we weren't sorry at all. Trauma tends to play this trick on us.

In this episode, I discuss something you can do instead of giving your power away with a false apology.

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]]> So many times we say that we're sorry when really, we weren't sorry at all. Trauma tends to play this trick on us.

In this episode, I discuss something you can do instead of giving your power away with a false apology.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9589146 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 594 anxiety, trauma, mindful 19 full false 018- The Trauma Involved in Parent Conferences 018- The Trauma Involved in Parent Conferences Parent conferences can be an extremely stressful and exhausting time for teachers. It is also a time when trauma can bring about triggers during the conferences.

In this episode, I discuss three ways trauma can rear its ugly head during parent conferences and ways you can prevent it from escalating.

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]]> Parent conferences can be an extremely stressful and exhausting time for teachers. It is also a time when trauma can bring about triggers during the conferences.

In this episode, I discuss three ways trauma can rear its ugly head during parent conferences and ways you can prevent it from escalating.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9543610 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1031 trauma, teacher, parents, mindful, 18 full false 017- Real Talk- You Aren't What You Believe! 017- Real Talk- You Aren't What You Believe! In today's episode I wanted to get real with you guys. Education isn't always something that is easily fixed with some professional development. Today I get real and discuss how the crud we go through as educators can be linked to our beliefs.

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]]> In today's episode I wanted to get real with you guys. Education isn't always something that is easily fixed with some professional development. Today I get real and discuss how the crud we go through as educators can be linked to our beliefs.

Want more? Head over to my website at www.amindfulteacher.com

Chat with me on Instagram!

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9464020 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 750 17 full false 016- What Does Anxiety Look Like? 016- What Does Anxiety Look Like? Many individuals who have experienced trauma end up having feelings of anxiety. Our students are not excluded from this.

In today's episode, I discuss behaviors you see in the classroom that could be manifestations of anxiety.

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]]> Many individuals who have experienced trauma end up having feelings of anxiety. Our students are not excluded from this.

In today's episode, I discuss behaviors you see in the classroom that could be manifestations of anxiety.

Want more? Check out my website at www.amindfulteacher.com.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9425393 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 597 anxiety, trauma, behavior management 16 full false 015- What Is Anxiety? 015- What Is Anxiety? Hi guys! So sorry about the audio on today's episode! My husband is sick so I had to find a new location to record so that he could get some rest.

Today I talk about anxiety and three things I really want you to know and remember about anxiety whenever it pops up in your life or the lives of your students. Those who experience trauma tend to have a bigger battle with anxiety, and I hope to give you some clarity on the topic.

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]]> Hi guys! So sorry about the audio on today's episode! My husband is sick so I had to find a new location to record so that he could get some rest.

Today I talk about anxiety and three things I really want you to know and remember about anxiety whenever it pops up in your life or the lives of your students. Those who experience trauma tend to have a bigger battle with anxiety, and I hope to give you some clarity on the topic.

Want more? Join me at www.amindfulteacher.com.

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]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9383227 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 664 anxiety, trauma, mindfulness 15 full false 014- Sugar- The Arch Nemesis 014- Sugar- The Arch Nemesis In today's episode, I share with you a huge breakthrough I had when trying to manage my anxiety symptoms.  This one change can also have HUGE effects on your students' behaviors as well.

Get your copy of Anxiety-Free with Food here! I get nothing for promoting this book. It just really did a 180 on how I feel!

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]]> In today's episode, I share with you a huge breakthrough I had when trying to manage my anxiety symptoms.  This one change can also have HUGE effects on your students' behaviors as well.

Get your copy of Anxiety-Free with Food here! I get nothing for promoting this book. It just really did a 180 on how I feel!

Want more? Follow me at www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9297408 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 641 mindfulness, diet, sugar, anxiety 14 full false 013- Children Feel Overwhelmed Too- Window of Tolerance Pt. 2 013- Children Feel Overwhelmed Too- Window of Tolerance Pt. 2 Not only do adults have a window of tolerance, but children do too. Those children who have experienced trauma have a much smaller window of tolerance. In today's episode, I share three ways you can be proactive in keeping their window wide open.

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]]> Not only do adults have a window of tolerance, but children do too. Those children who have experienced trauma have a much smaller window of tolerance. In today's episode, I share three ways you can be proactive in keeping their window wide open.

Want more? Join me at www.amindfulteacher.com. 

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9297299 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 679 13 full false 012- Teacher Overwhelm- Window of Tolerance 012- Teacher Overwhelm- Window of Tolerance Teachers are stressed and burned out more now than ever. In this episode, I tell you all about the Window of Tolerance and how understanding how it works can help us manage it in the first place.

Get your free Window of Tolerance Toolkit HERE!

Want more? Head on over to my website at https://amindfulteacher.com.

 

]]> Teachers are stressed and burned out more now than ever. In this episode, I tell you all about the Window of Tolerance and how understanding how it works can help us manage it in the first place.

Get your free Window of Tolerance Toolkit HERE!

Want more? Head on over to my website at https://amindfulteacher.com.

 

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9263485 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1073 12 full false 011- Toxic Positivity 011- Toxic Positivity Last week I talked about how the Law of Attraction helped me become a more positive person and to see things in a brighter light. I had no idea that there was a dark side to becoming positive. In this episode, I discuss my experiences with Toxic Positivity and what exactly it can do to the adults and children in your life.

Want more from me? Head on over to www.amindfulteacher.com.

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]]> Last week I talked about how the Law of Attraction helped me become a more positive person and to see things in a brighter light. I had no idea that there was a dark side to becoming positive. In this episode, I discuss my experiences with Toxic Positivity and what exactly it can do to the adults and children in your life.

Want more from me? Head on over to www.amindfulteacher.com.

Join me over on Instagram! 

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9219184 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1094 full false 010- The Law of Attraction Saved Me 010- The Law of Attraction Saved Me This week, I discuss the key ideas I learned from the Law of Attraction which helped me turn my depression around and allowed me to be someone who was looking for all the positives in my situations.

Click here for an article written about the water crystal experiment.

Click here to learn more about The Secret.

Want more from me? Find me at my website, www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> This week, I discuss the key ideas I learned from the Law of Attraction which helped me turn my depression around and allowed me to be someone who was looking for all the positives in my situations.

Click here for an article written about the water crystal experiment.

Click here to learn more about The Secret.

Want more from me? Find me at my website, www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9139261 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1188 10 full false 009- Parent Communication 009- Parent Communication Communicating with parents can be a traumatic event in itself.  In today's episode, I discuss three key lessons I've learned from when communicating with parents.

For more info, find me at: www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Communicating with parents can be a traumatic event in itself.  In today's episode, I discuss three key lessons I've learned from when communicating with parents.

For more info, find me at: www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9106549 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1140 9 full false 008- Negative Coworkers Ugh! 008- Negative Coworkers Ugh! I know every single one of you has that one coworker that just makes your day horrible. Today I talk about three tricks I have mastered in order to relieve myself of these individuals and make my day a little calmer.

Want more info? Head on over to my website at www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> I know every single one of you has that one coworker that just makes your day horrible. Today I talk about three tricks I have mastered in order to relieve myself of these individuals and make my day a little calmer.

Want more info? Head on over to my website at www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9001123 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 678 8 full false 007- Greetings To You! 007- Greetings To You! Did you know that the simple task of greeting your students can make or break your day? In this episode, I chat with you about 3 key behaviors you can implement starting today to ensure your students feel seen.

Want more info? Check out my website at www.amindfulteacher.com. 

]]> Did you know that the simple task of greeting your students can make or break your day? In this episode, I chat with you about 3 key behaviors you can implement starting today to ensure your students feel seen.

Want more info? Check out my website at www.amindfulteacher.com. 

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-9000650 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 663 7 full false 006- Emotional Safety 006- Emotional Safety It is easy to tell when a student is physically safe, but not so much for emotional safety. Reactions to trauma can come in different ways. In today's episode I discuss how teachers can make sure their students feel emotionally safe in the classroom. I might even share a super embarrassing story about when I first started teaching!

Want more ways to ensure your students feel safe? Download my Ultimate Trauma-Sensitive Checklist which provides 60+ ways to ensure your classroom is trauma-sensitive.

Check out more at my website: www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> It is easy to tell when a student is physically safe, but not so much for emotional safety. Reactions to trauma can come in different ways. In today's episode I discuss how teachers can make sure their students feel emotionally safe in the classroom. I might even share a super embarrassing story about when I first started teaching!

Want more ways to ensure your students feel safe? Download my Ultimate Trauma-Sensitive Checklist which provides 60+ ways to ensure your classroom is trauma-sensitive.

Check out more at my website: www.amindfulteacher.com.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8952821 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 696 Trauma, education, 6 full false 005- Classroom Safety 005- Classroom Safety When students have experienced trauma, they frequently don't feel safe in their surroundings. In today's episode, I discuss three ways teachers can ensure that students feel safe in the classroom.

Want more ways? Download my Ultimate Trauma-Sensitive Checklist which provides 60+ ways to ensure your classroom is trauma-sensitive.

Check out more at my website: www.amindfulteacher.com.


]]> When students have experienced trauma, they frequently don't feel safe in their surroundings. In today's episode, I discuss three ways teachers can ensure that students feel safe in the classroom.

Want more ways? Download my Ultimate Trauma-Sensitive Checklist which provides 60+ ways to ensure your classroom is trauma-sensitive.

Check out more at my website: www.amindfulteacher.com.


]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8952511 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1026 Trauma, education 5 full false 004- The Trauma Body 004- The Trauma Body The body can react in some crazy ways due to trauma. In this episode, I discuss the different ways the brain and the body react to trauma and how you might recognize them in your students.

For more go to: www.amindfulteacher.com

]]> The body can react in some crazy ways due to trauma. In this episode, I discuss the different ways the brain and the body react to trauma and how you might recognize them in your students.

For more go to: www.amindfulteacher.com

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8930263 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 849 4 full false 003- 5 Truths About Trauma 003- 5 Truths About Trauma Everyone has their own beliefs regarding trauma. In this episode, I discuss the 5 key truths about trauma that we must agree upon if we are going to make any progress in helping our students grow as individuals.

For more go to: www.amindfulteacher.com

]]> Everyone has their own beliefs regarding trauma. In this episode, I discuss the 5 key truths about trauma that we must agree upon if we are going to make any progress in helping our students grow as individuals.

For more go to: www.amindfulteacher.com

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8833629 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 554 3 full false 002- What are ACEs? 002- What are ACEs? In today's episode I discuss what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and the havoc they can play on the body.

If you'd like to take the ACEs survey, click the link here.

]]> In today's episode I discuss what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and the havoc they can play on the body.

If you'd like to take the ACEs survey, click the link here.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8833581 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 558 2 full false 001- What is Trauma? 001- What is Trauma? In the premiere episode of Becoming a Mindful Teacher, Wynter dives into defining trauma, as well as getting into Big Trauma vs. Little Trauma.

]]> In the premiere episode of Becoming a Mindful Teacher, Wynter dives into defining trauma, as well as getting into Big Trauma vs. Little Trauma.

]]> Wynter Buzzsprout-8832752 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 657 1 full false Trailer- Becoming a Mindful Teacher Trailer- Becoming a Mindful Teacher Check out Becoming a Mindful Teacher with your host, Wynter, as she shares tips and strategies for making teaching easier while meeting the needs of those who have experienced trauma. 

Becoming a Mindful Teacher premieres on Monday, July 26!


]]> Check out Becoming a Mindful Teacher with your host, Wynter, as she shares tips and strategies for making teaching easier while meeting the needs of those who have experienced trauma. 

Becoming a Mindful Teacher premieres on Monday, July 26!


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