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Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out TeachersAuthor: Vanessa Jackson
Burned out in the classroom? Youre not aloneand youre not stuck.Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators whove given everything to their studentsand now need to give something back to themselves.Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because shes been on both sides of the hiring table.Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore whats nextwhether thats a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace. Career advice for teachers leaving education Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuildingYouve given enough. Its time to build a life that gives back. Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Career Quizzes Won’t Save You (Here’s What Will)
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
Send us Fan MailIf you’re a burned-out teacher wondering how to leave teaching but you don’t have clarity yet, this episode is your nervous system’s permission slip to slow down and get oriented—before you start “fixing your resume” for a job you don’t even want.Vanessa connects Brendan Fraser’s comeback story to something teachers know in their bones: you can’t self-care your way out of an unsafe, unsustainable system. Healing starts with safety—then the energy returns, the fog lifts, and the next step becomes visible.In This Episode, We CoverBrendan Fraser’s return and what it looks like when a person starts to feel safe againThe real problem with “just practice self-care” advice (hint: your nervous system has to be able to receive it)Clutter as stress—and how teachers carry “clutter” mentally and emotionally, not just physicallyThe EBB + FLOW framework for career transition momentum:EBB = Evaluate, Breathe, Build FLOW = Focus, Leverage, Own, Win Why “fix your resume” is the wrong first step when you don’t have direction yetVanessa’s driverless car analogy for career-quiz sites and AI tools: helpful assistants, terrible driversIntroducing SCOUT: an AI-supported tool that helps translate your teacher stories into real-world skills and languageKey Takeaways for Burned-Out TeachersIf rest doesn’t feel like rest, it’s not because you’re “bad at self-care.” It’s because your system has been bracing for too long.Clarity comes before the resume. Otherwise, you’re packing for a trip without a destination.AI can help you organize and spot patterns—but you still have to choose the direction (and the life) those patterns serve.Mentioned in the Episode (Links & Resources)SF neighbors dealing with Waymo cars honking at night (ABC7 / KGO). (ABC7 San Francisco)Austin incident where a Waymo vehicle blocked an ambulance response (Texas Tribune; additional local coverage also exists). (The Texas Tribune)Happier in Hollywood — Episode about “ebb and flow.” (Happier in Hollywood)Peter Walsh — Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? (Oprah)Support the Podcast!Teachers in Transition is independently produced. If the show helps you feel less alone or more clear, you can support the podcast by sharing with a friend, continuing to listen, and you can even help support it financially via the Buzzsprout support page. Thank you for being here in whatever way you can. Connect with VanessaEmail: Vanessa@TeachersinTransition.comVoicemail/Text: 512-640-9099Discovery Session: teachersintransition.com/calendarLinkedIn: Vanessa Jackson (Teachers in Transition)Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.socialInstagram/Threads: @teachers.in.transitionFacebook: Teachers in Transition (official page)Support the show
