You’re not just tired.
You’re done—with the silence, the disrespect, and the invisible expectations that keep stacking up.
In this episode, Mischelle O’Neal uncovers the hidden truth behind why so many educators feel emotionally drained and disconnected from their purpose. It’s not just the workload, it’s the unspoken weight.
We’re talking about the real cost of functioning in systems that demand everything but listen to nothing.
You’ll learn:
- Why constantly justifying your role is eroding your energy
- How chronic silence is a survival response, not a personal flaw
- The internal shift from teacher to emotional hostage—and how to recognize it
- What it means to reclaim your voice, even if only to yourself
- A quiet, powerful starting point for healing the disconnection
This isn’t just a venting session; it’s a reckoning.
If you’ve been nodding silently through meetings, smiling through resentment, or wondering where the version of you who loved this work disappeared to, this one’s for you.
Ready to stop just pushing through and start reclaiming?
Join Mischelle on April 17th for this free workshop:
“Stress Isn’t the Problem; It’s the Symptom”
https://workshops.mischelleoneal.net/symptom
Listen. Reflect. Then, speak your truth, even if the first person who hears it is you.
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