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Math Therapy explores the root causes of math trauma, and the empowering ways we can heal from it. Each week host Vanessa Vakharia, aka The Math Guru, dives into what we get right and wrong about math education, and chats with some of today’s most inspiring and visionary minds working to make math more accessible, diverse, and fun for students of all ages. Whether you think you’re a "math person"... more

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What happens in the brain when we're learning math?  What makes some students struggle more than others with it?  Can someone study brain science if they're scared of math?!  These are some of the questions... more

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We talk about math trauma all the time on this podcast, but sometimes the feelings around it can be hard to articulate.  There's one confidence-crusher we can all easily picture from school though - the fee... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Johnston
Therapist, educator, best friend of the host introduced as a therapist
Therapist, educator
Episode: Math anxiety, vulnerability, and the secrets to building student confidence w/ Amy Johnston
Chase Orton
Author of The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher; disruptor in math education
Author/Math Education Advocate
Episode: How to get fired up about teaching (even if the system has crushed your spirit) w/ Chase Orton
Deena Shaffer
Keynote speaker, author, founder of Awakened Learning
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Episode: 3 essential study skills to make exams less stressful for everyone w/ Deena Kara Shaffer
Timothy Jones
Member of Prison Mathematics Project; collaborated with the host to develop a Math Therapy group at his facility
Prison Mathematics Project
Episode: The unexpected text that turned my day around (and may turn yours around too)
Heidi Sabnani
Math and literacy educator; coach for teachers to overcome math anxiety
Educator and coach
Episode: Anxious about math? You may be the best person to teach it w/ Heidi Sabnani
Edward Doolittle
Mohawk mathematician and scholar
Rotinonhsyonni / Mohawk Nation
Episode: Math is a spiritual practice & here's the proof w/ Edward Doolittle
Curtis Brown
Former high school math and AP stats teacher; math segment manager at Texas Instruments
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Episode: This will change the way you think about calculators w/ Curtis Brown
Steve Leinwand
Mathematics education expert, former advisor to multiple national organizations
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and other education organizations
Episode: Why we haven't fixed math education (even though we know how) w/ Steve Leinwand
Alison Mello
Education leader with 30 years in education; leadership expert in math education
Get Your Workshop On (conference)
Episode: This will change how you show up as a leader w/ Alison Mello

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Vanessa Vakharia
Host and math education advocate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Vanessa is real in a way many self proclaimed “math people” are not capable of being. It’s so important for us as math educators to be our true selves and see our students as they are, and she challenges you to do just that with humor and love.

    Audible
    5
    Heidi Bromley
    United States2 years ago
  • Funny, intelligent, vulnerable

    Vanessa is real in a way many self proclaimed “math people” are not capable of being. It’s so important for us as math educators to be our true selves and see our students as they are, and she challenges you to do just that with humor and love.

    Audible
    5
    Heidi Bromley
    United States2 years ago
  • My FAVE Math Podcast!

    Vanessa makes talking about math relatable, fun, and entertaining! She brings on fabulous guests with diverse perspectives, and I laugh (and sometimes cry) the whole episode. Keep doing this amazing, and so incredibly important work! Chicks with glittery eyeshadow rock at math!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessieZ8585
    Canada3 years ago
  • The BEST Math Podcast Around!

    As an educator, this podcast is so informative and encouraging. As a HUMAN, Vanessa and her guests unpack math anxiety and mindset that is so beneficial for everything that we do. Always hilarious, entertaining, and educational - I absolutely love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zanu8585
    Canada3 years ago
  • Best math podcast

    Your interview of Jo Boaler has energized and motivated me! I am Boalever too! Mindset and productive struggle along with tools to understand the benefits of stress are all key. Thank you for this great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rlm1289
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Sponsorships and partnerships are seen as authentic and useful, not overly promotional.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, funny, and insightful style.
Feedback highlights the show's combination of humor and serious, actionable math education insights.
Episodes consistently highlight diverse guests and accessible math strategies.
Many note transformative impacts on their teaching mindset and classroom practices.

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Math anxiety, vulnerability, and the secrets to building student confidence w/ Amy Johnston
Q: If there is one thing you could change about the way math is taught in schools, what would it be?
Make it practical; show students how math applies to real life, like taxes and mortgages.
Math anxiety, vulnerability, and the secrets to building student confidence w/ Amy Johnston
Q: Did you choose to go into applied or were you put in there?
I chose to go into applied.
The way you talk about math matters, even if you don’t teach it w/ Kylie Fraser
Q: If someone isn't sure they're a 'math person,' what would you say to them?
Everyone is a math person once they recognize the math they already use daily and learn to value it, focusing on growth and practical applications rather than labeling themselves or others as inherently proficient or not.
The way you talk about math matters, even if you don’t teach it w/ Kylie Fraser
Q: What would you change about the way math is taught in schools?
Make it more relatable and fun at the start, then gradually introduce the concepts, so students see relevance and engage with math as something they already do in daily life rather than something abstract to memorize.
Anxious about math? You may be the best person to teach it w/ Heidi Sabnani
Q: How do you ensure the changes you teach actually stick in teachers' daily practice?
By planning in chunks, building systems so other teachers can carry the process forward, and designing sessions that leave teachers with a usable toolbox for the next week, not just a one-off PD day.

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A thoughtful, accessibility-driven show explores math anxiety, trauma, and the learning journey with a focus on practical strategies for teachers, students, and parents. Episodes highlight human-centered pedagogy, leadership in education, and innovative uses of tools like AI, manipulatives, and calculators to reduce math fear while boosting curiosity and resilience. A standout trait is the host's warm, engaging style and a steady stream of diverse guests—from therapists and educational researchers to veteran teachers and industry mentors—centering on healing math relationships and making math more inclusive and enjoyable for all ages.

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1. Amy Johnston
2. Chase Orton
3. Deena Shaffer
4. Timothy Jones
5. Heidi Sabnani
6. Edward Doolittle
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8. Steve Leinwand

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