What does a ridiculous comedy bout dodgeball have in common with the emotional rollercoaster of being a burned-out teacher? More than you think.
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story to explore the hidden truth behind teacher burnout, resilience, and identity loss. From flying wrenches and Globo Gym gaslighting to career pivots and Average Joe’s community, this metaphor-rich episode will help you name your exhaustion, reclaim your worth, and start your exit strategy with clarity.
Whether you're flinching at every new initiative, grieving your former self, or finally whispering, “I can’t do this anymore,”—you’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.
Keywords: teacher burnout, teacher career change, teacher transition, emotional exhaustion, resilience, career pivot, leaving teaching, post-teaching jobs, mid-career reinvention
Listen now and remember: you've given enough. It’s time to build a future that gives back.
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