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SUMMARY

We're zooming out for a big-picture view of the Radical Hope series so far, what patterns are emerging, what ideas keep echoing, and what it all adds up to. Michelle Kinder walks us through five simple but powerful themes: safety, awareness, compassion, flexibility, and attention.

This isn't just reflection for reflection's sake, it's a roadmap for staying steady, even when everything around us is shifting.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Radical Hope
01:03 The Cycle of Inner Work

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SUMMARY

We are re-releasing this conversation with Rockwall ISD leader Dr. Shanon Zais because late October can feel like a grind for educators. This is the moment when stamina dips, the calendar is packed, and a reset matters. Shanon offers embodied, practical wisdom on rest, boundaries, and community care that lands differently right now. On re-listen, we also reflect on why this message is urgent, including Chris’s honest update about navigating breast cancer and the reminder that you do not have to, and cannot, do this work alone.

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Shanon distills four core values, take care of yourself and each other, be professional, plan for success, and have fun. She shows what this looks like in real life, PLC time inside the workday, quiet spaces for nervous system resets, and her 36-marbles practice that keeps each week intentional. The throughline is simple, rested adults drive healthy schools.

If you listened the first time, listen again, new lines will jump out. If this is your first time, welcome, we are glad you are here!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Re-release
02:59 The Importance of Rest and Well-being in Education
06:03 Shannon Zeiss: A Leader's Journey and Philosophy
08:55 Community and Support: The Power of Togetherness
11:37 Core Values and Their Impact on School Culture
14:45 The Role of Fun and Connection in Education
17:58 The Significance of Intentional Leadership
20:41 The 36 Marbles: A Visual Representation of Time
23:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections on Leadership and Rest

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SUMMARY

What would it look like for your calendar to reflect your deepest values, not just your obligations? In this powerful follow-up to Part 1, Michelle Kinder shares 10 practical attention management practices that support mental health and nervous system regulation. From reframing to-do lists to breaking up with notifications, each practice offers a small shift that can spark real change. Whether you’re overwhelmed, overstretched, or just ready for more peace, this episode offers simple ways to live more aligned with what matters most.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction & Radical Hope Recap

02:10 – Practice 1: Calendar Your Values

06:30 – Practice 2: Single Task in Small Blocks

10:30 – Practice 3: Automate What Drains & Sustains You

14:30 – Practice 4: Master To-Do + Done-for-the-Day Lists

18:30 – Practice 5: Unsubscribe Relentlessly + Offline Emailing

22:30 – Practice 6: Break Up with Notifications

25:30 – Practice 7: Practice a Positive No

28:00 – Practice 8: Memento Mori (Remember You Will Die)

30:00 – Practice 9: Build Tech-Free Rituals

32:00 – Practice 10: Attention as Generosity

35:00 – Final Reflections & Listener Invitation

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