Have you ever left a conversation with someone and felt completely exhausted or drained? Maybe they overshared about their personal life or there just always seems to be some type of drama in their life. Well, if you’ve ever experienced that, you likely have been bitten by an energy vampire. Weaving in Conscious Discipline strategies including the “7 powers for conscious adults”, this episode discusses energy vampires, what they are, if you’ve ever been impacted by one, and how to handle it with empathy and love.

Early childhood teaching is meaningful—and exhausting. In this episode, we slow things down and speak directly to infant, toddler, and preschool teachers about burnout, well-being, and the emotional weight of the work. Through real classroom scenarios and gentle, practical strategies, this episode offers a moment of validation, reflection, and support—without asking you to do more. This is a reminder that your well-being matters too.

Curious about STARS or wondering what support is available? This episode breaks down what the STARS program is, how the process works, and how coaching and resources help programs build and maintain quality over time. Designed to support long-term success, STARS offers guidance, structure, and partnership—and this episode helps bring it all together in a clear, approachable way.