
TAUGHT
TAUGHT explores real solutions to the educator burnout crisis- because you can’t self-care your way out of systemic dysfunction.
This season, we’re shifting the focus from stories to strategies, and rethinking what workplace wellness in education really means.
Through compelling conversations with experts in education, mental health, and organizational leadership, each episode unpacks the root causes of burnout and offers actionable strategies to help transform schools into healthier, safer, and more sustainable places to work.
Podcasting since 2024 • 62 episodes
TAUGHT
Latest Episodes
Beyond the Badge of Burnout: Leading by Example with Heather Vaughn
In this powerful episode, Heather Vaughn, EdS, Transformative Leader and Educator, shares her journey from early-career burnout to leadership grounded in humanity and wellness. During our conversation, Heather reveals both the dangerous reality...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:52

From Military Collapse to Men's Mental Health Champion with Craig Madden
What happens when the very traits that fuel your success lead to collapse? In this raw and powerful episode, Army veteran and coach Craig Madden shares how years of emotional suppression in the British military led to physical and mental...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:00

Leaders Who Listen: How Great Management Mitigates Teacher Burnout with guest Snezana Djuric
Have you ever wondered why so many passionate, dedicated professionals across industries eventually burn out? The answer may lie not in individual failings but in our workplace systems and leadership structures.In this conversation with...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:46

Finding Connection through Purposeful Empathy with Andre Bradford
What if the key to combating burnout isn't found in productivity hacks or wellness programs, but in how deeply we connect with one another? In this episode, award-winning slam poet Andre Bradford takes us on a journey through the landscape of p...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:44

Passing the Torch: The Evolution of TAUGHT with Melissa LeFort
Something profound is happening in education systems worldwide. Beneath lesson plans and standardized tests lies a deeper crisis: burnout is pushing devoted educators to their breaking points—and beyond. TAUGHT is evolving to meet this...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:07:54
