Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray.  I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

In honour of Read a Book day, I’d like to read you the story Maybe by Kobi Yamada. It is a story about the endless potential in all of us.

Excerpts:  "There will be struggles, there will be fears...you may fall down...you already have everything it takes to do big things."

We're here for a reason.  So surround yourself with people who see your endless potential.  

How will you use this book and its message with your class?  What kind of projects does this inspire?  I would love to know!  Reach out to me at carman@sphericalhealing.ca.

**Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.**

My website for more information about me and my programs:

https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/

The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/

For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray.  I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

How can you create an amazing space in your classroom and maintain it throughout the year? Check out this 5-word exercise to use as a guide for yourself and your students to co-create a great classroom space.

Feel free to reach out to me if you would like more support in your own journey.

**Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.**

My website for more information about me and my programs:

https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/

The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/

For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray, and today I'll be sharing about navigating migraines and headaches

I’m an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children, I”m also a former school teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

Migraines are something I have lived with since I was 13!  If you have them, you know they can be debilitating.

And I had one yesterday afternoon - it was there when I woke up from my nap.

These tools help navigate it:

• Breath
• Awareness of where I’m holding stress.
• Meditations
• Laying down - standing
• Understanding that I'm burning off old beliefs and conditioning is part of stepping out of hiding and sharing what I’m up to and accomplishing with more than those who are closest to me.

Part of my process of stepping out of hiding was to write and self-publish a mini e-book Live Beyond Headaches and Migraines. It is available on my website https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/lbhm-ebook.  Check it out if you want to learn how to navigate migraines.  

Thank you for joining me on Conversations with Carman - A podcast for Educators

Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.

My Website is www.sphericalhealing.ca for more information about me and my programs.

Email me at carman@sphericalhealing.ca

The Happy Healthy Teacher - a private FB page to support educators:  

Upcoming events - check out my Eventbrite

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray.  I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

I came across this amazing book I wanted to share. And I love story time. 

Kobi Yamada writes this amazing story of the journey of an idea. This is amazing for adults and well as children. 

I give you ideas and tips on how you can use it in your classroom

Feel free to reach out to me if you would like more support in your own journey.

**Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.**

My website for more information about me and my programs:

https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/

The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/

For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

Get curious about meditation and how it can enhance your energy, clarity and focus.

Here is a short meditation just for you.

Thank you for joining me on Conversations with Carman - A podcast for Educators

Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.

My Website is https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/ for more information about me and my programs.  FYI, the website is currently being updated to reflect my new programs for teachers.

Email me at carman@sphericalhealing.ca with any feedback or questions you have.

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray, and in this episode,  I'll share about resistance and moving through fear, starting with awareness.

I’m an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children, I’m also a former schoolteacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

Consistency is something I have often struggled with. I add something amazing into my life, and then somewhere along the way, it falls away.

Where do you resist and then hide?

In my journey of stepping out of teaching and into coaching and now writing, I'm becoming more and more aware of what my resistance looks like. I'm noticing when fear steps in and tries to take over. I can be consumed with what ifs, and the not knowing is the hardest part.

Resistance is something I hit regularly as a teacher and just didn't know it. The times when everything got to be too much...and I still had to continue. I believe these were the moments that I started to shut down and get disconnected.  Rather than reaching out, I contracted and closed off.  I would like to change the face of education – for the support of those who are heading for, or in, burnout.

Boundaries are so important as an educator. I think it's instrumental in keeping the balance between classroom and home. Having clear goals that I’m excited and passionate about have helped me create some of these boundaries. 

Goals that make us excited and passionate, as well as actionable steps and ateam of like-minded people who support us regularly, is essential. 

Journaling can be very therapeutic and help bring awareness.  Here are some questions to get you started:

-Is your body telling you to slow down and take a break?

-What is my edgy behaviour? 

-What behaviours do I engage in to deal with them?

-What would I rather do to cope?

You can receive support from me at the following:

Website: https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/home

Email: carman@sphericalhealing.ca

The Happy Healthy Educator – a free private FB page to support educators:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator

Upcoming Events:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray.  I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

It is summertime for teachers.  You may still be feeling overstimulation and residual stress from the school year.  How can you ensure that you get proper rest and recovery time?

Today I share my personal journey to deep rest and discuss why proper rest and sleep are so vital. You can slowly shift your habits to be consistent about the rest you require.  This is a practice, not a destination.  However, it is a keystone habit that will affect how you function. You may be using coping mechanisms that can work against obtaining deep rest.  

I give you ideas and tips on how you can shift and support yourself to find the deep rest you need and desire.

Feel free to reach out to me if you would like more support in your deep rest journey. 

**Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.**

My website for more information about me and my programs:

https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/

The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/

For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005

Welcome to Conversations with Carman Murray - A podcast for Educators

I'm Carman Murray, and today I share my experience with anxiety.

I am an everyday mom who lives on our ranch with my husband and two children. I'm also a former teacher.

I help teachers and educators fuel their minds, body, and spirit so they can live life unapologetically, both in and out of the classroom.

Acknowledge anxiety can be challenging, and you are not alone.

My first struggle with anxiety was after losing my daughter almost ten years ago. I confess I didn't understand it until I experienced it.

Mine showed up in simple ways that, at first, I didn't realize came from my anxiety – things like not wanting to leave the house (but doing so anyway), heightened awareness, feeling panicky, and shallow breathing. I was overwhelmed but didn't know why. I wanted contact with people but wanted at the same time to be by myself. I had physical symptoms such as shallow breathing and aching muscles. I knew something was wrong but didn't know what to do or why it was happening.

I learned Ayurveda and was educated about my nervous system. In this episode, I explain more about the nervous system and what has helped me get out of 'fight or flight' and into ease. I discuss my daily practices and how I intentionally set myself up for success. I lay out my routine and explain how I plan for balance and what I do to support myself and my nervous system.

This is what has worked for me. However, I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. So there will be other things that support you. But, I wanted to share as when I have less anxiety, life is just better!

You are not alone. Reach out to someone or to me. Let's open up a dialogue about this critical subject.

Make sure to subscribe and follow this show on your favourite platform.

My website for more information about me and my programs:

https://www.sphericalhealing.ca/

The Happy Healthy Educator - a private FB page to support educators:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappyhealthyeducator/

For my upcoming events, you can check out my Eventbrite page:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/carman-murray-28009418005