108. Why Nervous System Training is Essential for Queer Educator's Self-Compassion and Regulation

Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

Have you ever wondered how personal identity, authenticity, and representation shape the learning and teaching experience in higher education?

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Dr. Vanessa Kettering, a trailblazer in positive developmental psychology and a queer educator, as she shares her insights on creating inclusive spaces, the transformative power of representation, and the importance of staying authentic in academic and personal realms.

Through our conversation, you will:

1. Learn how to navigate and celebrate the complexities of identity in professional spaces.
2. Discover practical strategies for fostering inclusivity and self-regulation in classrooms and beyond.
3. Gain inspiration from Dr. Kettering’s journey of authenticity, resilience, and the power of allyship in creating meaningful change.

Tune in to this episode to uncover actionable insights on building inclusive, authentic, and impactful spaces in education and life!

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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