41: Completing the Stress Cycle w/ Vimbo Watson

Authentic Educators · Sep 10, 2026 · 43m

Teacher burnout is real—but understanding how stress works may be the first step toward managing it. In this episode of Authentic Educators, Dave and Cody sit down with educator, school leader, and professional development trainer Vimbo Watson to explore the stress cycle and why educators can find themselves stuck moving from one stressor to the next.

Vimbo breaks down the four common stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and shares a simple, practical strategy for completing the stress cycle: taking a 20-minute walk. The conversation also explores teacher well-being, protecting…