Brewing Wellness
Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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High-functioning women need support, too! (opens the original)
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For school-based professionals, being capable, dependable and always ready to take on the next thing can feel like a strength — but what happens when the pressure to keep it together comes at the expense of your own well-being? In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Irene Zajac, an integrative health coach and educator, and Mandy Paraponiaris, a 3rd-grade teacher in Brooklyn, explore why those who spend their days caring for and supporting others may be especially vulnerable to burnout
Strengthening educators' resilience for the new school year (opens the original)
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If you've heard the phrase, "Put on your oxygen mask first before helping others," you'll understand why strengthening educators' emotional well-being and resilience is so important. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Dr. Cynthia Kaplan and Ryan Oelrich from the Center for Trauma and Stress Education, share practical strategies for navigating stress, trauma and difficult emotions. Learn to feel and name your emotions and use tools to respond more effectively. Through its ongoing pa
School counselors: Helping young people thrive (opens the original)
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What does it take to support students' mental health, academic success and personal growth in schools today? In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Reverly Holder and Diane Washington, school counselors and members of the UFT School Counselors Chapter Executive Board, explore the vital role counselors play in helping students navigate life's challenges. Learn how to recognize a child in need and support them effectively by building trust; creating safe, supportive spaces; responding ca
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