Everyday Wellness with Dr. Tina H. Boogren (formerly Self-Care for Educators)

When life feels heavy with cancellations and disappointments, one of the most powerful things you can do is give yourself something to look forward to. That's exactly what adventure is, not necessarily jumping out of a plane, but anything outside the ordinary that lifts your spirit and reminds you there's more to life than the daily grind. Big or small, solo or with people you love, adventure is self-care. For episode resources, se...

Summer has a way of feeling endless at the start and somehow gone in an instant. One of the best ways to make the most of it is to get intentional before the busy days take over. Creating a summer bucket list, whether on your own or with the people you love, helps you carve out time for what actually matters, so you reach the end of summer feeling like you lived it rather than just survived it. For episode resources, see https://ww...

It's easy to close out a busy season and immediately start thinking about what's next. But before you move into summer, this week's invitation is to pause and spend time celebrating accomplishments, big and small, from the season you just completed. A ta-da list is a simple, joyful way to do exactly that. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound...

Summer has a way of disappearing before we've done the things we actually wanted to do. This week's invitation is to design your summer before it gets away from you, not with a rigid schedule or an overwhelming checklist, but by starting with one simple question: how do I want to feel this summer? When we get clear on that feeling first, everything else falls into place. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Musi...

Most of us are intentional about how we start our mornings, but rarely think about our last thought before sleep. It turns out that final moment before you drift off matters more than you might realize. Your brain continues processing and consolidating whatever is on your mind as you fall asleep, which means choosing that last thought carefully could change not just how you sleep, but how you feel the next day. For episode resource...

Life gets busy, and somehow the people who matter most to us end up at the bottom of the to-do list. We stay in touch through texts and social media, but  something those quick exchanges can't replace is an actual conversation with someone who knows you. This week's invitation is simple: reach out to a friend and schedule a real time to talk. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele ...

Most of us start our mornings the same way — phone in hand, scrolling before we've even gotten out of bed. But what if those first few minutes looked completely different? Adding just a little bit of reading to your morning routine, before the emails, before the news, before social media, can be one of the simplest ways to start your day feeling grounded and in control. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/....

If you're someone who takes pride in doing things well but feels exhausted by the pressure to get everything exactly right, this episode is for you. Dr. Tina Boogren explores how perfectionism quietly slows us down and shares one simple invitation to create more space and momentum in your life. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. 

We don’t need a large circle of close relationships to feel supported, we need the right people. In this episode, Tina reflects on the small group of people we turn to when something good or hard happens. This invitation encourages you to identify those relationships, appreciate them, and intentionally nurture the connections that matter most. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulel...

Creativity isn’t just for artists, it’s something we can all access in small, everyday ways. In this episode, Tina explores how simple creative moments can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and bring more joy into your day. This invitation encourages you to step away from constant consumption and reconnect with creativity in a way that feels easy and personal. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. M...

Social media can connect us, inspire us, and make us feel less alone, but it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed and drained. In this episode, Tina shares two simple ways to create a healthier relationship with social media by curating your feed and taking intentional breaks. This invitation helps you protect your energy and feel more in control of what you consume. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: ...

Joy doesn’t have to be big or rare to matter. In this episode, Tina explores how small, everyday moments of joy can help restore energy, shift your mood, and support your overall wellness. Through simple reflections and gentle invitations, this episode encourages you to notice what brings you joy and intentionally make space for more of it in your daily life. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Hap...

When life feels busy or overwhelming, connection is often the first thing we unintentionally reduce. In this episode, Tina introduces the idea of tiny social sparks, those small, low-pressure moments of human connection that can increase feelings of safety, belonging, and energy. Through simple, everyday interactions, this invitation reminds us that even brief social moments can gently regulate our nervous systems and soften hard d...

Sometimes calming yourself feels like too much work. In this episode, Tina introduces the idea of borrowed calm, which is the practice of letting your nervous system settle by connecting to something already steady. Whether it’s a person, a pet, music, or simply stepping outside, this invitation reminds us that we don’t have to create calm alone. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clap...

When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels harder than it actually is. In this episode, Tina shares simple, micro-moment practices to help you calm your nervous system throughout the day. Through longer exhales, grounding, and gentle physical resets, this invitation offers practical ways to return to clarity, compassion, and steadiness. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukul...

Sometimes the most comforting thing you can do is return to what you already love. In this episode, Tina invites you to reread a favorite book and rediscover the joy, comfort, and familiarity that comes with revisiting a story that once meant something to you. This invitation offers a gentle reminder that rereading can feel safe, grounding, and deeply nourishing. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy...

How you begin your day matters more than we often realize. In this episode, Tina shares a simple morning practice to help you set yourself up for a positive day, before emails, news, or to-do lists take over. Through intention, journaling, and choosing what you are a yes for, this invitation offers a gentle way to start your day with optimism and care. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Uku...

Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed, we do not need to reframe or process, we need to release. In this episode, Tina shares a simple, safe release reset for moments when overwhelm is sitting in your body. Through sound, movement, or a long exhale, this invitation focuses on letting your nervous system do what it has been trying to do all along, let it out. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy ...