In this episode of Confessions from a Red Couch, Janae—veteran educator, single mama, and red couch truth-teller—dives headfirst into the chaos of being a burned-out teacher at the end of the school year. Between grading stacks of papers, dodging middle school attitudes, managing a toddler, and navigating perimenopause, she’s ready for summer... even if summer doesn’t come with PTO.

She unpacks what it really feels like to be teacher tired™️, the guilt of not being 100% for everyone all the time, and why doing nothing might be the most productive thing you do this break. It's relatable, it's raw, and it's exactly what exhausted educators need to hear.

• What “teacher tired” really feels like when the school year ends

• How perimenopause adds another layer of exhaustion

• Why teacher guilt is real—and how to silence it

• Why being still is not being lazy

• Hilarious takes on grading, toddler chaos, and wanting to hide in your car after dismissal

Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”

Subscribe and share this episode with your fellow tired teachers, mama warriors, and anyone who’s dreaming of summer but still stuck in school mode.

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