Best Mike Huebner Podcasts (2025)

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488: Listening > sharing at times... 10:19

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4+ y ago10:19

10:19

In this episode, I share a brief story about sharing my perspective at a leadership meeting and reflecting on how I need to do more listening… and what I can do going forward.

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487: Bringing the whole of ourselves... 13:15

4+ y ago13:15

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In this episode, I share a quote from Mr. Rogers about human beings feeling that they can bring the whole of themselves to the people that care about them. I reflect them what this means as a parent, teacher, and someone that wants to live a more fulfilling life.

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486: The process of loving ourselves, the good and the bad... 14:00

4+ y ago14:00

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In this episode, I reflect on the idea that truly loving ourselves includes not only the things that are deemed positive but also the things that make us flawed.

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485: Being lovable. 12:13

4+ y ago12:13

12:13

In this episode, I share a beautiful quote from Mr. Rogers and reflect on the process we go through in an attempt to be lovable in the eyes of the students we serve and those we love.

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483: Act like you make a difference... 8:37

4+ y ago8:37

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In this episode, I share a powerful quote about how we as teachers make a difference even when we don't realize it. I reflect on an email I received and the reality for us as teachers.

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482: The Lesson - Ep. 42 - Eight Reasons Risk Takers Are Likely to be More Successful 24:34

4+ y ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, Dan and I talk about risk and why we need to take more of them! Thanks for being here!

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481: Teacher credibility is not binary... 15:00

4+ y ago15:00

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In this episode, I share a definition of teacher credibility based on research any new book I have about teacher credibility and collective efficacy. I reflect on how teacher credibility can be increased and share that it's a process that never ends.

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480: We all need someone who inspires us... 7:33

4+ y ago7:33

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In this episode, I share a quote about inspiring others and reflect on the process teachers can model to help their students see this happen.

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479: Fireside Five - Pursuit of happiness 6:56

4+ y ago6:56

6:56

In this episode, I share a question about happiness and ask what would happen if we were relentless in attempting to find it.

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478: Giving ourselves permission... 12:52

4+ y ago12:52

12:52

In this episode, I share a book that changed the way I thought about giving ourselves permission to do the things we want and need to do for ourselves.

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477: Teachers teach more by what they are... 9:08

4+ y ago9:08

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In this episode camera I share a "about how teachers actually teach and reflect on my own experience as relates to this idea. Enjoy!

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476: Fireside Five - What if we were the love of our own lives? 7:16

4+ y ago7:16

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In this episode, I reflect on the idea of going within and pose the question about loving ourselves for who we are and how that will impact how we love others.

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475: What all successful people do, I guess... 10:51

4+ y ago10:51

10:51

In this episode, I share something I read about what all successful people do and why feeling guilty about not doing these things is getting in our way of being 'successful.'

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474: Fireside Five - One way to look at solving teacher burnout... 6:57

4+ y ago6:57

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In this episode, I share some thoughts on how I've looked at the teaching profession being a marathon and not a sprint…as it relates to finding balance and avoid teacher burnout.

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473: Don't give away your power! 15:34

4+ y ago15:34

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In this episode, I share some depressing news about how many people are going to school to become a teacher and why we can no longer give away our power to those that don't know what we're doing.

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472: Fireside Five - The few reasons people become teachers... 7:16

4+ y ago7:16

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In this episode, I reflect on the reality that they are many reasons why people do not become teachers and that there are very few reasons why people become teachers.

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471: Fireside Five - What if we were as human as possible? 6:36

4+ y ago6:36

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In this episode, I share some thoughts on why the idea of being more human should become the norm and not the exception.

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470: Fireside Five - How you perceive yourself is what truly matters 6:47

4+ y ago6:47

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In this episode, I share how the work required to get others to perceive us in a positive light is one that starts on the inside.

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469: Fireside Five - What do you want people to say about you when you're gone? 6:34

4+ y ago6:34

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In this episode, I share my journey when thinking about death. Also, how this reflecting may help us make choices that will make us happier and more fulfilled.

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468: Fireside Five - How long do you want to feel bad? 6:43

4+ y ago6:43

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In this episode, I share an idea about how we have the power to respond to the things that happen in life versus react and cause more pain. Also, I urge you to consider living in this moment, not worried about the past or the future.

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467: Fireside Five - Don't believe everything you think... 6:27

4+ y ago6:27

6:27

In this episode, I share why we don't want to believe everything we think based on the social conditioning we received as a young people and that we have the power to overcome this and make new choices.

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466: Fireside Five - Uncharted territory... 6:29

4+ y ago6:29

6:29

I'm trying something new… in this 5 minute fireside chat, I share my thoughts on the reality we are facing as teachers and humans during a worldwide pandemic. And, why we need to start with ourselves.

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465: Resilience and coming from a place of love... 17:54

4+ y ago17:54

17:54

In this episode, I share a story about being resilient and why coming from a place of love will help you and your students.

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464: Conflict and confrontation 14:15

4+ y ago14:15

14:15

In this episode, I reflect on a quote from Wayne Dyer about what 'enlightened' people do (or not do) regarding conflict in life. I share some thoughts about why it's so hard to do and why it may help more than being in conflict.

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463: Who’s more likely to recommend their job? An active military personnel or a teacher... 16:49

4+ y ago16:49

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In this episode, I share a crazy statistic about who recommends their job more than teachers and what this idea means to me and you as we do something that very few people can and want to do.

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462: What teachers can do to help students love themselves 17:29

4+ y ago17:29

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In this episode, I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about the ideal school with ideal teachers...I reflect on how we can create this ‘ideal’ situation as individuals in a system that doesn’t want it to occur. Hope it helps!

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461: Why it’s more important than ever for teachers to practice self-care. 15:59

4+ y ago15:59

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In this episode, I share my perspective on why taking care of ourselves as humans, and as teachers, has become much more important than before Covid and our new reality.

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460: What we can do as individuals and BLM 16:07

5y ago16:07

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In this episode, I share some thoughts on how we are losing sight of the bigger issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement and where real change happens.

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459: The Lesson - Ep. 41 - How to Handle Other People's Bad Moods Like a Pro 26:07

5y ago26:07

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In this episode, Dan and I share an important article and reflect on what one can do to manage other humans’ moods! We all experience it, even during a pandemic! Hope you are safe, healthy, and happy! Take care!

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458: The Lesson - Ep. 40 - Why Vulnerability is a Powerful Leadership Trait 27:56

5y ago27:56

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In this episode, Dan and I chat about vulnerability. As a dude that no longer apologizes for crying, I have welcomed vulnerability in my life...though I know I need to do it more! Hope you enjoy!

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457: The Lesson - Ep. 39 - Nine Ways To Be A Better Person 34:44

5y ago34:44

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In this episode, Dan and I share an article about how to be better people! I know I need to work on this myself and realize that everyone is just doing the best they can. We hope it helps and that you are staying healthy. Take care! Mike

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456: Kailey Lefko - Educalme & The Balanced Educator Podcast 45:24

5y ago45:24

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In this episode, I chat with Kailey (co-founder of Educalme) about mindfulness and learning. Specifically, Kailey shares the motivation behind Educalme, how stress gets in the way of student learning, and how the Educalme mindfulness program benefits students (and teachers) in the classroom. To start your free trial, visit https://www.educalme.com/…

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455: The Lesson - Ep. 38 - Seven Reasons Why Smart People Aren't Successful 34:53

5y ago34:53

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In this episode, Dan and I share an article about why intelligence doesn’t equate to “success” (whatever that is). Hope you enjoy and get something valuable from our musings. Take care and be well!

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454: Tiktok Teacher Tip - No. 3 - There will always be more than enough to do! 18:30

5y ago18:30

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In this episode, I share a tip from @mrteachableteacher about knowing that our list of things to do will always be longer then what we can accomplish. Thanks and enjoy!

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453: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 2 - Don't compare yourself to other teachers. 18:35

5y ago18:35

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In this episode, I share a tip from @mrsbennetthasclass on Tiktok and reflect on what I've learned about not judging myself harshly, being myself, and deflecting negativity from others.

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452: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 1 - Teaching is a job, not your life. 17:19

5y ago17:19

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In this episode, I highlight a tip given by @dystined2shine about looking at teaching from another perspective that allows us to find a balance. I share a couple thoughts about what I've learned about finding balance. Hope it helps!

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451: The Lesson - Ep. 37 - What actually makes us happy? 32:33

5y ago32:33

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In this episode, Dan and I share what one author writes about what really makes humans happy. Couldn't we all be a little happier in times like these? Enjoy and thanks for being here!

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450: The Lesson - Ep. 36 - Training your brain to remember anything! 42:03

5y ago42:03

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In this episode, Dan and I talk about how to remember all of the things by training our mind to do so based on someone that knows way more than we do. Enjoy!

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449: The Lesson - Ep. 35 - How To Kill a Toxic Ego 46:54

5y ago46:54

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In this episode, Dan and I discuss an article that will make you a better human. We all have egos but what do we do with them??? We don’t have the answers but we talk about some...

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448: Balance and communication. 17:55

5+ y ago17:55

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In this episode, I share what I've learned about finding balance in order to avoid teacher burnout and explain why a teacher being 'tough' on students means nothing if students don't perceive their teachers as people who care about their well being. Take care of yourself!!!

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447: What if teachers normalized mental health by sharing their own journey with it? 17:51

5+ y ago17:51

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In this episode, I share a brief story of telling a former student that I've been feeling anxiety lately and how important it is for teachers to be as vulnerable as they can be to normalize the mental health conversation.

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446: How following up with students after a behavior incident builds credibility. 16:38

5+ y ago16:38

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In this episode, I share a brief story about redirecting a student and what I've learned about following up with them after a behavior incident in the classroom.

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445: Teachers do meaningful things for others. 19:46

5+ y ago19:46

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In this episode, I reflect on a quote about doing things for others and how it creates a life that matters. I connect this idea to what teachers are seemingly called to do and why it's silly to think that many people outside of education fully understand what we're doing as teachers.

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444: The Lesson - Ep. 34 - The Art of Being Real With People 34:08

5+ y ago34:08

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What does 'being real' even mean? Mike shares an article written by someone that has always been more of an acquaintance than a friend. Dan and I reflect of the author's insight on how to become more vulnerable which leads to the 'real friend zone' in our relationships. Enjoy!

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443: The Lesson - Ep. 33 - The Health Benefits of Laughter 25:00

5+ y ago25:00

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We know laughing feels good, right? In this episode, Dan shares some research behind why laughing is so good for our health and we chat about some things that make us laugh as well. Enjoy!

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442: Success - Tiktok- Mr. Rogers 15:16

5+ y ago15:16

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I share what I've been doing the last month or so and reflect on a great quote about success from the one and only, Mr. Rogers.

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441: The Lesson - Ep. 32 - Six Biases That Trick You Into Thinking You Are Below Average 36:51

5+ y ago36:51

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In this episode, Mike shares an article about why humans think they are doing worse than their peers. It was eye-opening and very much needed!

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440: What I've learned (so far) from being on Tiktok 16:56

5+ y ago16:56

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In this episode, I share what I've observed since joining Tiktok and a story highlighting why race is a conversation we need to have to help young (and old) people.

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439: The Lesson - Ep. 31 - The Chemistry of Storytelling 34:28

5+ y ago34:28

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In this episode, Mike shares an article about the chemistry of storytelling and why/how marketers use this information to sell their products. So interesting (and scary?)!

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438: The Lesson - Ep. 30 - Ethics and Synthetic Media 35:11

5+ y ago35:11

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This was a crazy topic. Dan shares an article he found about 'bots' and media people consume. Dan shares information on the possible consequences of synthetic media in the ever-changing world we live in. Enjoy!