The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
A Teacher in Recovery – 371
A Teacher in Recovery – 371
A Teacher in Recovery – 371
Saturday 11th December 2021
Rajni joins Spencer to discuss how recovery transformed her teaching approach, managing stress, and setting healthy boundaries.
81 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Teaching with a New Perspective: Rajni's Recovery Journey
I think that's especially useful for me in the classroom, because there's kids and as long as they're not threatening safety, physical safety or emotional safety, I don't necessarily need to react to everything that is said or done. What recovery tools do you use in the classroom?
Ever wondered how recovery can reshape not just your personal life, but your professional one too? Meet Rajni, a high school science teacher who joins Spencer to discuss her transformation through the 12-step recovery process. Before recovery, Rajni was the epitome of a dedicated teacher—perfectionistic, overcommitted, and hyper-vigilant. But the pressures of a long commute and a toxic work environment made her question her career choice.
In this episode, Rajni opens up about the tools she gained from recovery that have helped her manage stress and set healthier boundaries in the classroom. She talks about learning to detach from non-threatening situations and not reacting to every little thing—a game-changer for anyone in a high-stress job. Rajni also shares how 'detaching with love' and receiving amends from her qualifier brought her a sense of peace.
One of the most powerful moments in the conversation is when Rajni discusses her connection with a higher power and how the serenity prayer became her go-to tool for managing stress. The episode touches on various challenges faced by educators, especially those dealing with perfectionism and an overdeveloped sense of responsibility. Whether you're a teacher or someone looking to understand how recovery can impact all areas of life, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights.
It’s an inspiring and hopeful conversation that shows how recovery can bring balance and serenity, even in the demanding world of education.