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Unhappy Teacher Podcast

Unhappy Teacher Podcast

Di: Courtney Sillah
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Unhappy Teacher isn’t just about school—it’s about rethinking the classroom of life. Hosted by Courtney Sillah, this podcast dives into the universal lessons that shape who we are and challenges us to question what education really means.

How do culture, society, and education collide to influence our biggest challenges and breakthroughs? How do life’s struggles, triumphs, and failures teach us more than any textbook ever could? Each episode takes a hard look at the cracks in the education system while exploring how we can reshape learning to better equip us for the real world.

Through raw, thought-provoking conversations with influencers, entertainers, thought leaders, and everyday people, Unhappy Teacher exposes the flaws of modern education, celebrates unexpected wisdom, and redefines what it means to grow and succeed.

Join us as we UNLEARN, RETHINK, and REBUILD a classroom that prepares us all for life’s greatest lessons. Because the greatest classroom isn’t confined to walls—it’s the one we live in every day.



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  • Episode 18: Navigating Life, Identity & Real-World Lessons with Kalvin Leveille
    Jul 10 2025

    In this powerful episode of Unhappy Teacher, I sit down with Kalvin Leveille—award-winning public health leader, mental health therapist, and advocate for Black and LGBTQ+ communities—for a raw conversation about what it really means to grow up and grow through. From hustling to survive, to evolving into who we’re meant to be, we unpack the lessons the world teaches us—especially the ones school never did. Kalvin shares insight on maintaining identity in chaos, navigating adolescence to adulthood, and how we can create true safe spaces for our young people. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to find themselves while the world kept spinning.

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  • Episode #17: Turning Pain into Power - Grief & Loss w/ Levonne Gigger
    May 22 2025

    Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about losing jobs, relationships, identity, and even safety. In this episode, returning guest, Levonne Gigger shares her story of being assaulted by a student, grieving the career she loved, and fighting a system that doesn’t protect teachers. We explore how to teach grief early, unlearn toxic beliefs, and turn pain into purpose. Grief is a teacher—are we listening?

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

    Get your copy of my self-help journal titled, "The Voice I Never Used Journal" on Amazon! https://tinyurl.com/thevoicejournal

    For more self-reflection and discovery guidance
    visit my website: https://www.unhappyteacher.com

    Follow Unhappy Teacher on Instagram: @unhappyteacher
    Follow Courtney Sillah on Instagram & TikTok: @iamcourtsillah


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    42 min
  • Episode #16: Be the Teacher They Never Forget! w/ Dr. Lisa Babbage
    May 22 2025

    In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lisa Noel Babbage—educator, author, and national STEM leader—joins us to talk about knowing your worth, believing in your brilliance, and embracing nontraditional paths in education. We discuss her book No Cookie Cutter Kids, the impact of powerful mentors, and why self-care and perseverance matter more than ever in today’s classrooms.

    For more info on Dr. Lisa Noel Babbage visit her website: https://lisanoelbabbage.com/

    Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

    Get your copy of my self-help journal titled, "The Voice I Never Used Journal" on Amazon! https://tinyurl.com/thevoicejournal

    For more self-reflection and discovery guidance
    visit my website: https://www.unhappyteacher.com

    Follow Unhappy Teacher on Instagram: @unhappyteacher
    Follow Courtney Sillah on Instagram & TikTok: @iamcourtsillah


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    13 min
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