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Just Stop Worrying

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In this episode, Just Stop Worrying , I lean on the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius in Meditations to remind us of something we all need to hear—far more of our mental energy is spe...

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Jan. 21, 2026

Just Stop Worrying

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Jan. 18, 2026

A Change is Coming

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In this very personal episode, I look back on nearly four years and 273 episodes of hitting “record,” sharing ideas, and growing alongside educators across the U.S. and Canada. I talk ...

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Jan. 5, 2026

Remember, You Float

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! It’s been a while, and in this episode, I talk about why I’m back behind the mic and how this podcast still fits into my life right now. I share my love for that quiet stretch between ...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Stop Seeking Comfort

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I think we all wrestle with—our tendency to chase comfort and try to avoid anything that feels tough or unpredictable. The truth is, lif...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Dont Be Self-Centered

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! This week, I’m coming to you from Cary, North Carolina, just a few days before the school year kicks off. I’m here with my two sons for a big baseball tournament—one competing on the f...

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Aug. 25, 2025

It's the Small Things

Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In today’s episode, I talk about starting restorative practices at our school and the powerful reminder that it’s not the big, flashy events that build relationships—it’s the small, in...

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Mike Brilla

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Dad/Husband, Social Studies Teacher, Wrestling Coach

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