Teachers give enough during term time - so why are so many still handing over ten hours a week of their summer for free?

In this episode, we dig into the hidden cost of “getting ahead” over the holidays, from laminating marathons to cupboard clear-outs that don’t last two weeks. We share our own wake-up calls - including the summers we finally stopped working - and how putting ourselves first made us better teachers, healthier humans, and actually happier to return in September.

If you’ve ever found yourself in school on a blazing hot August afternoon wondering why am I here?… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into the guilt, burnout, and people-pleasing that haunts teachers all summer long. From laminating on holiday to buying IKEA baskets in July, we unpack why switching off feels so hard – and how school culture often rewards martyrdom over rest.

We talk about the pressure to prep, the fear of judgement from colleagues, and the myth that working in summer somehow buys you time back in the autumn (spoiler: it doesn’t). Whether you’re watching ECTs vlog their classrooms or battling a cupboard full of CDs from 2005, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest.

Teaching has never been harder — and if you’re stuck in the burnout loop, this episode is for you.

We tackle 3 of the biggest questions we get from teachers every week:

✅ Can I get fitter and lose weight without tracking everything?
✅ How do I break the all-or-nothing cycle with food and training?
✅ Is it even possible to change my routine when I’ve only got 20 minutes a day?

Whether you’re in the middle of a school term or trying to reset over the holidays, this is your no-fluff guide to:

– Building better habits without tracking every bite
– Escaping perfectionism and making real progress
– Setting boundaries that actually give you your life back
– Creating change that lasts (even when your workload’s a joke)