Addressing Burnout with Zoe Lowe

In this episode, we talk to Zoe Lowe of The Dandelion Mindful Education & Holistic Counseling, on recognising and managing burnout among early educators.

Our Expert Zoe Lowe

Zoe Lowe is a Holistic Educational Consultant and Mentor at The Dandelion Mindful Education and Holistic Counseling. With 15 years of experience working with children and families across a range of settings, from early childhood to adolescence, Zoe has dedicated her career to guiding the next generation toward emotional intelligence and resilience. Drawing on expertise in cognitive psychology, education, mental health, and trauma-informed practices, Zoe offers a compassionate and personalized approach to supporting families. She focuses on understanding the unique energetic needs of each individual, helping them ground themselves, reconnect with their roots, and embrace mindfulness in daily life. Having transitioned from mainstream education to follow her purpose, Zoe is committed to empowering families and educators to nurture a more emotionally intelligent and mindful world.

About The Dandelion Mindful Education & Holistic Counseling 

The Dandelion Mindful Education and Holistic Counseling is dedicated to fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness in educators, children, and families. Specializing in trauma-informed practices, positive behavior strategies, and social-emotional learning, The Dandelion offers tailored workshops, mentoring, and coaching to create impactful and sustainable change in schools, childcare centers, and homes.

For educators, The Dandelion provides workshops on embedding mindfulness, burnout prevention, and implementing programs like the Zones of Regulation, complemented by on-the-ground support to ensure successful application. Recognizing the challenges of transferring professional development into practice, the team follows up with face-to-face mentoring, ensuring educators feel supported in their classrooms and centers.

For families, The Dandelion offers one-on-one parenting coaching and mentoring, working with parents and children in their home environments to create individualized action plans. Their approach is rooted in understanding the unique needs of each family, fostering a sense of safety and empowerment for all.

With exciting new initiatives on the horizon, including an online parenting course and a refreshed website, The Dandelion Mindful Education continues to grow its impact. Find them on social media @thedandelion.mindfuleducation to learn more.

In this episode we cover:
- Understanding emotional and social learning
- Recognizing and managing burnout
- Preventing burnout in education
- The importance of educator support

A sneak peek inside the episode:

"A lot of teachers, and I say this with so much love, but a lot of teachers, when you go into the facilities and onto campuses look so unhealthy. And it's because of the workload and what they're the pressures that we're putting on ourselves to, and of course the pressure's always going to be there because you've got little people's lives in your hands, don't you? "