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April 23, 2025

Why Some People Are Over Working In Non profits #teachingcommunity #w…

In this clip from The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, we unpack the complex and often disappointing experiences many of us have had transitioning from K-12 education into the nonprofit sector. What happens when a nonprofit promises liberation, wellness, and equity—but delivers more …

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April 22, 2025

What It Means to be Well with Josephine Ampaw Greene

In this powerful clip from The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, therapist and educator Josephine Ampaw-Greene shares a transformative reflection on wellness, self-worth, and accountability. She reminds us that being well is not about perfection—it's about understanding that our value …

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April 19, 2025

Being Fully Human Outside the Problem #wellness #teachingcommunity #p…

Josephine Ampaw-Greene, LCSW, MFTC, MA, delves into the journey from survival to thriving for Black educators and their families. Drawing from her expertise in trauma-informed care and identity-based therapy, Josephine emphasizes the importance of community care practices—such as rest as resistance…

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April 18, 2025

Supporting Dysregulation with Josephine Ampaw-Greene #wellness #podc…

In this clip, Josephine Ampaw-Greene shares a powerful, accessible tool for managing stress and nervous system dysregulation — especially during high-stakes moments in schools. As a former school social worker, Josephine reveals how keeping a bottle of ice water nearby helped her stay grounded: hol…

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April 16, 2025

When Students Don't Listen

In this deeply honest and reflective clip, Josephine Ampaw-Greene shares a moment every educator can relate to — the day none of her students turned in their homework. Frustrated and burned out, Josephine was met with compassion and wisdom from a mentor, Dan Hoffman, who helped her pause, reflect, …

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April 15, 2025

The Plane is Going Down with Josephine Ampaw Greene

What do we do when we put on the oxygen mask and the plane still going down? That's the question that we need to continually be asking ourselves. It may be time to eject our seat out of the plane do something else as a career or whatever situation we find outselves in that isn't giving us joy. #…

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April 15, 2025

Always Rushing No Permission to Rest

When will we give herself permission to rest? How do we take our time and not jump from on degree to another, one job to another, one way to prove ourselves to another. What are we rushing for? Who are we rushing for? #wellnessjourney #healing #slow Check out the podcast's website: https://ww…

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April 14, 2025

Nothing Left to Talk About with Dr. Asia Lyons

"If we’re not talking about the racism happening at work, we wouldn’t have anything to talk about." In my doctoral research, I heard this from two different families—one couple, one mother-daughter. Both were supporting Black educators facing racism in their workplaces. Their entire relationships …

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April 13, 2025

Burnout, Boundaries & Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Gr…

In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Josephine Ampaw-Greene —a licensed family therapist and former educator—to explore what it truly means to sustain wellness while navigating the demands of education and racial battle fatigue…

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April 13, 2025

Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-…

The impact of racism-related stress on educators and their families The role of community and family in educator wellness Practical regulation tools for teachers, like the ice cube trick How Josephine builds a teachi…

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April 11, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas

This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s go beyond “heroes without capes.” In this powerful video, we ask: What if we honored teachers not with clichés, but with healing, wellness, and truth? Join us as we reflect on the real human experience of educators—those who face burnout, racial trauma, and sys…

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April 10, 2025

Racial Battle Fatigue is PTSD?

What is Racial Battle Fatigue? Understanding the Mental, Emotional, and Physical Toll of Racism on Black Educators Racial battle fatigue is not racism itself — it’s the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion that results from constantly responding to racism. In this video, we explore how racia…

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April 9, 2025

Modeling Rest for the Next Generation

In this episode, we explore how Black women educators and mothers are redefining rest, care, and identity—not just for themselves, but for the generations watching. Dr. Asia Lyons and her guest reflect on the beauty of being seen by their daughters: not just as hard-working women, but as whole peop…

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April 8, 2025

Held and Challenged | The Power of Black Women #podcast #teachingcom…

In this heartfelt clip, guest Jenna Greenwood reflects on the powerful influence of the Black women who raised her—women who embodied the spirit of the warm demander: holding high expectations with deep care. Through this lens, we explore the often unseen emotional labor and generational wisdom pas…

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April 8, 2025

What Embodied Wellness Looks Like

Jenna Greenwood shares how a 10-day silent meditation retreat transformed her relationship with herself and the world. She explains how embodied wellness isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about gentle, moment-to-moment choices that create space in the body and peace in the mind. From warm drinks to s…

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April 6, 2025

A Self Care Diet #teacherlife #podcast #wellness #teachingcommunity

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Ginswright invites you to reflect on how we care for ourselves—especially as Black educators navigating the daily pressures of classrooms, institutions, and communities. What does it mean to create a micro diet of self-care? It means starting small. Just five minutes of i…

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April 3, 2025

Building Real Relationships in Education #podcast

In this powerful clip, Jenna Greenwood speaks directly to those who identify as white allies in education. She challenges listeners to move beyond performative allyship and into the deeper, more transformative work of becoming accomplices—those who build authentic, ego-free relationships with Black…

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April 2, 2025

Recognizing Unhealthy Care Patterns #podcast #teacherlife #wellness

Dr. Shawn Ginwright sheds light on the hidden burden Black women often carry due to societal expectations around care. He emphasizes how recognizing unhealthy care patterns often comes too late—after exhaustion, burnout, or even hospitalization. Join this crucial conversation about why care isn't e…

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April 1, 2025

Silent Meditation and Wellness

In this deeply personal reflection, Jenna shares how a 10-day silent meditation retreat radically shifted my relationship to time, stress, and wellness. They unpack how slowing down helped me reconnect with my body, manage emotional buildup, and prioritize small daily practices—like stretching, st…

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April 1, 2025

Finding Identity and Creating Community with Jenna Greenwood - Live a…

In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmo…

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April 1, 2025

Finding Identity and Building Community with Jenna Greenwood

In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmo…

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March 31, 2025

Time Does Help Us Heal with Dr Asia Lyons Exit Interview Podcast #te…

It takes time and sometimes therapy to move past the harmful experiences we face. Follow me on Instagram: @hellodrasia LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/ Email: asia@lyonseducationalconsulting Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7K…

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March 30, 2025

Out Of The Box Thinking Leads to Retention Exit Interview Podcast #s…

What if the key to retaining Black educators isn’t another training—but freedom? In this powerful clip, a #sxsw participant breaks down what schools, districts, and unions really need to do: stop boxing in Black teachers. Instead of using them to enforce control and compliance, honor their knowledg…

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March 27, 2025

Understanding Our Children with Jason B Allen The Exit Interview P…

In this thought-provoking clip, Jason B. Allen speaks directly to a truth that’s often left unsaid: being Black doesn’t automatically mean you understand the realities of all Black children. With clarity and conviction, Jason calls out how some Black educators—though well-intentioned and highly cre…

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