By Amy E. Bowker — For exhausted but hopeful educators
The Resilient Rebels Podcast
Where exhausted but hopeful educators remember why they started.
Hosted by former teacher turned education rebel Amy Bowker, The Resilient Rebels Podcast is part pep talk, part therapy session, and part professional development — minus the toxic positivity and unpaid hours.
👉 Tune in, take a breath, and reclaim your teaching life — one small rebellion at a time.
🌿 What This Podcast Is About
Each week, Amy shares real talk about boundaries, burnout, joy, and rebuilding education from the inside out.
Whether it’s a 10-minute pep talk, a raw confession, or a roundtable with fellow rebels, every episode reminds you that rebellion doesn’t have to be loud — sometimes it’s as quiet as saying no.
✅ Quick pep talks for your busiest days
✅ Raw confessions that normalize the struggle
✅ Roundtables with educators reclaiming joy and sanity
🎧 Featured Episodes
🎙️ Quiet Rebellions: Saying No Without Guilt
A short, practical pep talk about protecting your time and energy without burning bridges.
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🎙️ Boundaries That Actually Stick
Real strategies from teachers who rebuilt their schedules — and their joy.
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🎙️ Rebuilding from the Inside Out
A candid conversation with educators who chose sustainable rebellion over burnout.
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💫 Meet Your Host — Amy E. Bowker
Amy is a former public school teacher who left the classroom with one mission: to help educators keep what they love about teaching without sacrificing their health, family time, or sanity.
She brings compassion, humor, and boundary-tested truth to every episode.
Why She Started:
“I wanted to give teachers a real, safe place to recharge — and practical ideas to change their work without quitting teaching.”
Amy’s Promise:
🚫 No toxic positivity
🚫 No jargon
💛 Just human-to-human conversation that helps you breathe again
⚙️ How It Works
✨ Short Pep Talks: 10–15 minutes of encouragement and perspective
💬 Deep Conversations: Real talk with teachers and leaders rebuilding from the inside out
🧰 Practical Tools: Actionable steps & reflection prompts for your classroom and your life
🙋♀️ Who It’s For — and Not For
Perfect for you if:
✅ You’re an educator who’s exhausted but still hopeful
✅ You want to protect your time and love teaching again
✅ You crave honesty — not fluff or slogans
Probably not for you if:
❌ You prefer surface-level motivation over real change
❌ You want quick fixes that ignore boundaries and systems
💌 Join the Rebellion
Ready to reclaim your teaching life?
Subscribe now and get short, practical episodes that help you gently push back against burnout — and rediscover the joy of teaching.
🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple | Google | RSS
📬 Or join the newsletter for episode recaps + free tools!
💭 FAQ
How long are episodes?
10 minutes for pep talks, up to an hour for deeper conversations.
How often do new episodes drop?
Biweekly — one episode every Tuesday.
Can I be a guest?
Yes! Amy loves featuring fellow educators. Use the contact form below to apply or suggest a topic.
Is this PD credit eligible?
Not formal PD — but many episodes include tools and reflections perfect for staff meetings or team chats.
💥 Don’t burn out — rebel instead.
Subscribe to The Resilient Rebels Podcast and start your quiet revolution today.