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Mike Brilla

@mrbrilla

Father/Husband, Teacher, Coach, Podcaster. Check out my podcast for inspiration https://www.podpage.com/the-inspired-teacher-podcast/ or my Substack https://mikebrilla.substack.com/?r=2xhzzs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist

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Thanks for the love, Bryon! I can't express how much I appreciate you and what you do! I find myself reframing my thoughts all the time in my teaching too--sometimes I attach WAYYY too much meaning to student behaviors and opinions.

02.03.2026 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Embrace Struggle Welcome to the Inspired Athlete Podcast! This episode is a reflection on one unforgettable weekend filled with highs, heartbreaks, growth, and powerful reminders abโ€ฆ

New Inspired Athlete Podcast episode ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ
Wins, losses, and the lessons found in struggle. Greatness isnโ€™t results โ€” itโ€™s who you become by staying in the fight. www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

02.03.2026 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks!

08.10.2025 10:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Bryon! Maybe that's why I'm a terrible fisherman, I stink at the small things when it comes to fishing! ha.

28.08.2025 01:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh man, this looks good! Tell me you'll be talking about this on an upcoming episode?

12.08.2025 00:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

AMAZING! The nostalgia your video stirred was deep!

10.08.2025 23:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vote for Raylyn to be featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated and win $25,000! Wrestling And Rugby Demand Warriors-sheโ€™s Both. Relentless Work Ethic, Unmatched Toughness, Total Team Leader.

I would love it if you could take a minute to vote for this amazing athlete. She's a great wrestler (pretty good at rugby too) and an even better person. athleteoftheyear.org/2025/raylyn-...

08.08.2025 19:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for listening and your reflection! I'm going to need these reminders in September and October, ha! I started doing a 10-minute walk during my planning period last year and that helped ground me so much! My goal this year is to try and walk again and this time, maybe with nothing in my ears!

31.07.2025 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calm is a Skill Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! Todayโ€™s episode comes to you from the beachโ€”one of the few places where I consistently feel calm and grounded. But wouldnโ€™tโ€ฆ

Feeling overwhelmed by everyone elseโ€™s energy? In this episode of *The Inspired Teacher Podcast*, I explore why calm isnโ€™t a moodโ€”itโ€™s a skillโ€”and how to protect your peace, even in the chaos. @edupodcastnetwork.com www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

30.07.2025 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha, all in love buddy!

26.07.2025 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha, it was a pretty varied conversation! Thanks again, I had a blast, and I hope some people find some value in it--you've clearly inspired me!

26.07.2025 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

Just dropped a powerful convo on *The Inspired Teacher Podcast* with @edupodcastnetwork.com own @mrnesi.bsky.social . We talk leadership, burnout, parenting, podcasting & the courage to just start. One of my favorite interviews yetโ€”give it a listen! www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

16.07.2025 11:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Be Like Dan...Ish Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, we look at the story of General Dan Sickles at Gettysburgโ€”a leader who made a bold move that helped slow dโ€ฆ

What can a Civil War general teach us about teaching today? A lot. This week on The Inspired Teacher Podcast, we explore bold leadership, smart risks, and growing through discomfort. #InspiredTeacher #PodcastForTeachers #EdChat @edupodcastnetwork.com www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

13.07.2025 20:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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3. A Few Crappy Words Just Start

I just published a new post on Substack. I'd love for you to take a few minutes to read it and let me know what you think. It's all about becoming the person we want to be. mikebrilla.substack.com/p/3-a-few-cr...

02.07.2025 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This!!! This is so spot on. Love Kevin's stuff!

02.07.2025 21:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jake is Here! Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! Iโ€™m beyond excited to share this episode with youโ€”itโ€™s the first-ever interview on the show! After over a year of planning,โ€ฆ

Check it out! I sat down with @jakemilleredu.bsky.social and got to talk all things education, technology, and parenting. I had a blast doing my first interview for the podcast and look forward to doing more! Thanks so much for your time Jake! www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

02.07.2025 14:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank Chris! It was a blast to catch up and learn a little bit more about what makes the โ€œEduPodfatherโ€ tick

30.06.2025 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2. A Few Crappy Words Being the Beginner

I decided to try some writing--I'd love for you to hear your thoughts if you have some time.

2. A Few Crappy Words open.substack.com/pub/mikebril...

29.06.2025 15:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Let It Be This week, I want to offer something simple: permission to let it settle. No planning yet. No pressure. Just time and space to come back to yourself.

This weekโ€™s newsletter is a soft place to land. Itโ€™s a permission slip to rest, reflect, and reset.

Read it here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/let-it-be/
#LetItBe #TeacherRest #WhyEdify

27.06.2025 16:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

New episode: "One Evolution at a Time"
Overwhelmed teacher? Admiral McRaven's Navy SEAL training has a lesson: Stop trying to fix everything at once.
Focus on this next thing. Keep moving forward, one evolution at a time.
www.podpage.com/the-inspired...
#PodcastForTeachers @edupodcastnetwork.com

16.06.2025 21:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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15.06.2025 00:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

I used to dread lunch dutyโ€”especially clean-up. ๐Ÿ˜’ But over time, itโ€™s become one of my favorite parts of the day. In this episode, I share how doing the โ€œsmall stuffโ€ with pride can transform our impact as educators. ๐ŸŽง @edupodcastnetwork.com #EduSky๐ŸŽ www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

07.05.2025 09:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

The weather's been perfect in SEPAโ€”I've been unplugging and soaking it in. In this episode of The Inspired Teacher Podcast, I explore how reframing and letting go can bring peace to the chaos of teaching. ๐ŸŽง @edupodcastnetwork.com www.podpage.com/the-inspired... #InspiredTeacher #EduSky๐ŸŽ

05.05.2025 11:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

Ever feel like the push to be productive is stealing your joy? In this episode of *The Inspired Teacher Podcast*, I reflect on time, connection, and what we really need as educators. Listen now: www.podpage.com/the-inspired... via @edupodcastnetwork.com

02.05.2025 22:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who's Talking? Welcome to the Inspired Teacher Podcast! In this episode, Iโ€™m sharing a moment from right before spring break when I had a big plan for a Socratic Seminarโ€ฆ and thenโ€ฆ

New Episode! "Who's Talking?" on @edupodcastnetwork.com

Join me as I talk about chickening out from doing a Socratic Seminar and why it's so important to let our students do more of the talking.

Player links & show notes: www.podpage.com/the-inspired... via @PodpageHQ

30.04.2025 10:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You're Not Alone Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Last time, we talked about how important it is to surround yourself with the right peopleโ€”but today, I want to flip that arโ€ฆ

New Episode! "You're Not Alone" @edupodcastnetwork.com #EduSky๐ŸŽ

Player links & show notes: www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

28.04.2025 09:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

#EduSky๐ŸŽ @edupodcastnetwork.com I'd love for you to check out the latest episode of my podcast for a quick discussion of the importance of the people with whom we surround ourselves. www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

26.04.2025 11:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Inspired Teacher Podcast Welcome educators and lifelong learners! We are thrilled to introduce you to The Inspired Teacher Podcast, a dedicated space where inspiration, ideas, and anecdotesโ€ฆ

@edupodcastnetwork.com #E Iโ€™d love for you to check out my latest episode and let me know what you think! #EduSky ๐ŸŽ #SSChat www.podpage.com/the-inspired...

21.04.2025 15:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Morning Affirmation: I carry good energy and attract the same. Iโ€™m grateful for the people who uplift and stand with me. #edusky

20.04.2025 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thatโ€™s a good one!! Reminds me of thisโ€”reading this book now and itโ€™s so good

19.04.2025 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0