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This episode is a big warm hug and a practical roadmap for every teacher who’s ever thought: “How the heck am I supposed to stay calm when they’re pushing ALL my buttons?!”

I’m diving into a juicy listener Q&A all about what to do in those real-deal, fight-flight-freeze moments in the classroom. And spoiler alert: it’s not about becoming a Zen monk who never reacts. It’s about having scripts, self-awareness, and a bit of self-compassion ready to roll.

In this episode, I walk you through:

  • My own messy moments (because YES, I’m a very imperfect human too)
  • The neuroscience behind your snapping point (hello, barking guard dog 🐶)
  • What emotional regulation really looks like for teachers
  • And my top 6 behaviour one-liners that will save you from spiralling.

So whether you’re already consciously incompetent 😬 or just starting to build awareness, this episode will meet you where you’re at, with practical tools to make it all a bit easier.

What you’ll learn:

  • The difference between reacting and responding
  • 6 calm one-liners you can keep in your back pocket for the trickiest moments
  • Why having scripts matters when your thinking brain goes offline
  • How to redirect defiance without getting sucked into a power struggle
  • Language that sets boundaries without shame
  • Why saying “I’m not here to argue with you” is low-key magic

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Chapters

1. Welcome And Mission (00:00:00)

2. The Core Question: Staying Regulated (00:01:15)

3. Why Triggers Happen In Classrooms (00:03:10)

4. Spotting Body Cues And Self-Regulation (00:05:40)

5. The Power Of Scripts Under Stress (00:07:55)

6. One-Liners: Hold It For Later (00:09:33)

7. One-Liners: Acknowledge And Redirect (00:11:20)

8. One-Liners: Check Back In Five (00:13:10)

9. One-Liners: Addressing “But They’re Doing It” (00:15:10)

10. One-Liners: Prompting Ownership (00:17:05)

11. One-Liners: Not Here To Argue (00:19:00)

12. Grace, Limits, And Free Guides (00:20:30)

13. Final Encouragement And Share Request (00:23:20)

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