41: Completing the Stress Cycle w/ Vimbo Watson

Teacher burnout is real—but understanding how stress works may be the first step toward managing it. In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody sit down with educator, school leader, and professional development trainer Vimbo Watson to explore the stress cycle and why educators can find themselves stuck moving from one stressor to the next.

Vimbo breaks down the four common stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and shares a simple, practical strategy for completing the stress cycle: taking a 20-minute walk. The conversation also explores teacher well-being, protecting educators’ time, creating healthier school systems, and how taking care of yourself can ultimately make you a better educator.

Credits

Hosts: David Brown & Cody Crooke

Guest: Vimbo Watson

Produced by: Authentic Educators - David Brown & Cody Crooke

Edited by: David BrownMusic: Sam Bye