In response to the recent presidential election and the significant changes it signals, we’ve decided to re-release our very first episode, “It’s Okay to Look Like a Potato on Zoom.” This inaugural episode, originally recorded during the early days of the pandemic, explores themes of adapting to change, fostering connection, and embracing imperfection-ideas that feel just as relevant today as they did then.
When we first released this episode, we were navigating the abrupt transition to online teaching, striving to balance academic rigor with care and compassion for our students and ourselves. Now, as we face another moment of transition, this conversation offers an opportunity to revisit those lessons and reflect on how we can carry them forward.
This episode is more than a reflection on teaching; it’s a reminder of the strength we find in community. It highlights the importance of staying connected to our values and identities, even when circumstances challenge us to rethink familiar practices. It speaks to the ways we can provide structure and stability-not just for our students, but for ourselves-in times of uncertainty.
Releasing this episode again feels like coming full circle. The core ideas-offering reassurance, finding moments of levity, and leaning into our humanity-resonate not only in classrooms but in life. Whether you're a long-time listener revisiting these ideas or someone discovering this episode for the first time, we hope it provides encouragement, perspective, and maybe even a sense of comfort.
We’re honored to share this moment with you again. Thank you for being part of our community. Let's continue to learn and grow together