In this special summer wellness series, host Beth Vaucher explores how to apply simple, intentional habits to transform your health, starting with what you eat. If you're an educator, parent, or busy professional who often finds nutrition falling to the bottom of your priority list, this episode is a must-listen.

Beth shares her personal journey from fast food and frozen dinners to a more mindful, nourishing lifestyle—and how it’s dramatically improved her family's energy, focus, and emotional well-being. Through practical insights and a non-judgmental tone, she walks you through 10 realistic habits that make healthy eating more consistent and less overwhelming.

Discover how to streamline your week with effective meal planning tools like "Plan to Eat," the benefits of grocery pickups, and strategies for staying hydrated. Learn how to prep nutrient-rich breakfasts and snacks that kids will actually eat, batch-cook for stress-free dinners, and sneak in more veggies without complaints. Plus, Beth emphasizes the importance of mindset, focusing on what you can add to your diet, rather than what to restrict.

She also shouts out her favorite recipe creators, including Lily Eats and Tells, Jar of Lemons, Cookie and Kate, Half Baked Harvest, and Ambitious Kitchen, offering go-to resources for anyone who wants healthy meals without the hassle.

Whether you're looking to simplify your routine, boost your classroom stamina, or just feel better in your own skin, this episode is your friendly guide to start building better habits today. Don’t forget to tune in next week as Beth covers staying active and fit during the school year.

✨ Hit subscribe, share with a fellow teacher, and let us know what healthy habits you're working on this summer. Let’s grow together!

RESOURCES

• Plan to Eat
• Lillie Eats and Tells
• Jar of Lemons
• Cookie and Kate
• Half Baked Harvest
• ⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs Membership (We have everything you need for the school year!)
• Shop our TpT Store

In this powerful episode of the Equipping ELLs Podcast, host Beth Vaucher dives into the transformative role of mindset and how intentional daily habits can help educators feel more grounded, focused, and emotionally regulated—especially during the hectic school year. While it’s summer, Beth challenges listeners to leverage this calmer season to build small but impactful routines that stick.

Beth opens up about her personal journey with mindset, sharing how integrating simple practices like daily gratitude, breathwork, and scheduled pauses has helped her feel more present and less overwhelmed. Drawing from her experience as a mom, teacher, and business owner, she offers relatable insights and concrete tips that are both practical and deeply meaningful.

Tune in to learn about:

• The life-changing effects of starting a gratitude journal, inspired by the book 1,000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp.
• How breathwork, especially the "box breathing" technique, can reset your nervous system in under a minute.
• Why scheduled pauses during your teaching day are not a luxury but a necessity.
• How to design effective morning and evening routines without adding more stress to your day.
• The impact of setting tech boundaries and how even a 15-minute timer can reclaim hours of lost time and energy.

Beth also discusses the importance of preparing now for the upcoming school year, emphasizing that routines formed during quieter seasons often serve as anchors during chaotic times. Whether it’s taking a deep breath during your planning period or resisting the scroll on Instagram at bedtime, these small habits create ripple effects that elevate your overall mindset and performance.

This episode is a must-listen for any educator looking to show up more fully for their students, family, and themselves. It's not about perfection—it’s about progress. And with a few intentional tweaks, your mindset can become your greatest asset.

Resources Mentioned:

• 1,000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp
• The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma
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• Shop our TpT Store

✨ Next Week: Tune in for tips on building healthier eating habits and simple meal prep strategies for busy teachers!

🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow educator who could use a mindset refresh!

Are you heading into summer feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, wishing there was a way to reset before the next school year sneaks up on you?

In this energizing kickoff to a new series on the Equipping ELLs Podcast, host Beth Vaucher dives into the transformational power of habits, routines, and rhythms—especially for educators navigating the unique pace of summer break. Titled “The Power of Starting Routines and Rhythms Now,” this episode invites teachers to use the summer as a launchpad for sustainable, life-giving changes that will carry into the school year.

Beth shares candid reflections from her own journey, describing the chaos of her early teaching days and the profound difference simple habits have made in her life, family, and business. With four kids and a growing brand, she’s living proof that systems—not just goals, create lasting change. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, Beth highlights how daily structure can reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase mental clarity.

Listeners will learn why summer offers a golden window for habit formation, how to get started without overwhelm, and why consistency—even in the smallest things—pays the biggest dividends. From meal prepping on Sunday mornings to setting a mindful morning coffee routine, Beth gives practical examples anyone can implement right away.

She challenges listeners to treat their commitments to themselves with the same respect they show to others and reminds us that these tiny adjustments influence not just our well-being, but also how we show up for our students, families, and colleagues.

Whether you're a teacher looking to reset, a parent hoping to create calmer days, or a leader aiming to sharpen your systems, this episode offers actionable advice with heart. Plus, Beth previews what’s coming up in the series: episodes on mindset, fitness, and classroom-ready routines.

Don’t miss her encouragement to join the Empowered Educator Facebook group, where listeners can access a fun summer bingo challenge and win giveaways to stay accountable. You’ll also hear some powerful quotes, book recommendations, and a sneak peek into how mindset ties everything together.

So pour your coffee, take a breath, and press play—this episode is your permission slip to reset, rebuild, and refocus.

Resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs Membership (We have everything you need for the school year!)
• Shop our TpT Store