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Teaching La Vida Loca

Annabelle
Brain Breaks
Community Building
ADHD
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Joy
Día De Muertos
ACTFL
Language Teaching
Brief Moving Meditations
Teacher Support
Language Acquisition
Teaching
Self-Care
Professional Development
Education
Summer Break
Classroom Strategies
CI Midwest
Maternity Leave

A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!

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What will YOU choose this school year?! 

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I am learning to shift the things that feel routine, monotonous or down right sucky... This particular shift was AMAZING, energizing and OH so engaging! Thanks for joining me!

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I am bAAAAACCCKkkk!!!! New School. New kids. New Year. New Systems. New Names. SAME overwhelm times 1000000.  I want to share with you what I did (and didn't) do my first week back to school this year! Stay tuned to hear about a f... more

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Perhaps the most important podcast I've recorded to date, listen into this conversation I had with Profe Morgan Bennett, about the importance of ending Beg, Borrow, Steal culture, and instead shift to one of "Ask, Acknowledge, App... more

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Recent Guests

Cäcilia Wyman
Mindset and Vision Board Workshop Facilitator
Episode: Episode 89: Your mindset, YOUR choice... it is up to you!
Bertha Delgadillo
A teacher and doctoral student passionate about supporting educators with ADHD
Episode: S2: E11- Embracing Our Minds and Our ADHD Superpowers!
Kristen Wolf
Middle school and adult language teacher, known as La Lobalista.
World Language Initiative
Episode: S2: E10- Brief Moving Meditations with Kristen Wolf

Host

Annabelle
Host of the podcast, known for her vibrant personality and deep connection with her audience. She focuses on providing actionable strategies to enhance language acquisition while promoting joy and community in teaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Motivational

    I met La Maestra Loca at the 2025 Comprehensible Iowa Conference. I instantly fell in love with her personality and energy! I have been making my way through her podcast listening to them on my roadtrips. I also follow her blog and social media. I can’t get enough of her ideas. I’m looking forward to incorporating her ideas for brain breaks and class jobs this year. I’ve been teaching for almost 20 years and never thought to use these. I could go on and on! If you need motivation, Teach... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teachermistyg
    United States2 months ago
  • Like listening to your teacher bestie

    I am so grateful for this podcast. I have learned so much from Annabelle’s blog, YouTube channel, presentations at conferences, the time I spent in her PLC La Familia Loca, and this podcast. Listening to this podcast is like listening to your teacher bestie. I love Annabelle’s authenticity, genuine excitement and enthusiasm, and all the fun and novel ideas shared. Her unconditional love and faith in her students inspires me and makes me want to be better. I so admire her relentless positivity. T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The K-8 Spanish Teacher
    United States5 months ago
  • Appreciation. Love you!

    OMG! I am not sure if to be happy or sad! I and 6 episodes away to catching up to your last recorded episode. I binge listen from the beginning episode since the beginning of the school year whenever I could in the car and in the house. It is a spark of ideas listening to you. I love this. I cannot wait to have time to binge watch all the Familia Loca portal that I have missed. Where have I been that I have been a member for more than two year but not used my benefits effectively? Thank you for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickaty
    United Statesa year ago
  • THANK YOU!

    I love your podcast! I love the content and I love that you keep it short and to the point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bjlcnsal
    United Statesa year ago
  • Short, Sweet and Oh So Supportive!

    World Language Teachers, do you need a quick burst of ideas, energy and love for the work you do?

    La Maestra Loca is your gal!

    Each episode is filled with tips, tricks, and tools to help you manage la locura of being an educator in 2024!

    There is always a Brain Break and there is always the loving and affirmative message from Annabelle: what you do matters! Teaching is a hard job and it's worth it! You are already doing enough! You are enough!

    As a longtime fan and member of La Familia Loca, I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    HWakewoman
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its uplifting and supportive messages, emphasizing that it feels like connecting with a teaching best friend.
Many reviews highlight the practical tips and emotional support provided, helping teachers to feel inspired and connected.
Feedback indicates a strong appreciation for the authenticity and relevance of the content, particularly in relation to challenges faced in language classrooms.

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Episode 89: Your mindset, YOUR choice... it is up to you!
Q: Could you talk to us briefly about the why, why our brains most times will choose to stay in the anger or the hate or the frustration or the fear or the sadness?
Cäcilia explains that it's due to the brain's Reticular Activating System, which subconsciously filters focus towards negative feelings as a protective mechanism, leading to the choice to dwell on those emotions.
S2: E10- Brief Moving Meditations with Kristen Wolf
Q: What advice would you give teachers who are interested in incorporating these Brief Moving Meditations in just getting started?
Just know that at first you might mess up, but you're not doing it wrong. Even if students opt out, the benefits of community and energy are still present.
Episode 73: BOLD BEGINNINGS: My next chapter!
Q: Are you ready to share your exciting news?
Annabelle announces her year of maternity leave to focus on her newborn.
Episode 73: BOLD BEGINNINGS: My next chapter!
Q: How are you doing today?
Annabelle shares her experience of dealing with COVID and managing her children’s health challenges.

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