3 Summer Practices That Helped Me Start Healing from Burnout

🎙️ On this episode of Teacher Talk with John, we’re diving into 3 summer practices that helped me start healing from teacher burnout—spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

If you're a teacher who's exhausted, overwhelmed, or just trying to catch your breath this summer, you're not alone. In this episode, I share how slowing down, returning to Scripture, reading for the soul, and rediscovering creativity helped me move from survival to healing.

These aren’t tips to “fix” your burnout overnight—they’re simple, faithful rhythms that opened space for God to do what only He can do: restore.

🛠️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How stillness and Scripture brought me back into the presence of Jesus

Why spiritual reading—not just professional development—matters for healing

How a surprising hobby became God’s tool to restore my identity

Three simple practices you can start today to begin your healing journey

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

“Come near to God and He will come near to you.” — James 4:8 (NIV)
“Every good and perfect gift is from above…” — James 1:17 (NIV)

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💬 Let’s Talk:
What’s one practice that’s helping you heal this summer? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you and so would others walking this road.

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00:00 Three Years Ago, I Thought It Was a Stroke
00:28 Welcome to Teacher Talk with John
01:08 Why This Summer Was Different
02:25 Practice 1 – Reconnecting with Jesus in Stillness
06:38 Practice 2 – Rediscovering the Gift of Reading
10:10 Practice 3 – Restoring Through Creativity
14:10 3 Restorative Practices You Can Start Today
15:20 Final Reflections and Encouragement