The podcast I chose was one from the Xhausted Educator. The Xhausted educator covered burnout and how to deal with it. He brought an instructional coach named Tiffany Elmer. She talked about her journey into education and about her own experience with burnout and helping other teachers through that burnout. The Xhausted educator then covered his own experiences with getting help when he was feeling down. Below are three very important takeaways that I got from the podcast. Takeaway 1: Burnout is normal. Everyone experiences it at some point. While it's not good or comfortable, it is alright to be tired. It's how you deal with that burnout that really counts. Find others to help you! reach out for support. Especially in todays world, teachers are expected to do so much, so there is nothing wrong with feeling tired and just done. Again, it's nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. While other teachers may seem to have it "together," they are probably struggling with the same feelings that you are underneath. Takeaway two: Get help. This kind of goes off of the first point. It's okay to admit when you need help. Lean on those around you. There are other more experienced teachers in your building; ask them for guidance on issues you may have. Lean on the other teachers that you know who are teaching the same grade level/ subject; if you are having trouble making content for your subject or don't know what to do, these other teachers will have material that they will be more than happy to share with you. Takeaway 3: Leadership makes a difference. Find out what is causing this burnout. Take it to your principal or superintendent. More than likely, they will gladly help you out. Having good leadership can change the atmosphere of a gathering. When you have good leadership, you will have less burnout; they won't put too much on your plate. A good principal will listen to you and pay attention to what you're struggling with. As the leadership of the school, they want their students to do well; and their students won't do well unless their teacher is bringing their best instruction to the table. Your work environment counts, and the leadership of that work environment can make or break