Why do some of the most passionate, talented educators eventually walk away from the profession they once loved?

In this episode, we explore the quiet crisis unfolding in classrooms around the world: teacher burnout. But this conversation goes deeper than stress or long hours. We examine the emotional labor teachers carry, the invisible expectations placed on educators, and the systemic pressures that slowly drain even the most dedicated professionals.

From unrealistic workloads to the psychological toll of caring deeply for students, this episode reflects on why good teachers burn out—and why the very best sometimes decide they must leave in order to survive.

If you care about education, this is a conversation we can no longer avoid.

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