Juice cleanses. Fad diets. Intense workout challenges. Strict routines that seem impossible to maintain.
At the start of the summer, messages about health and wellness are everywhere. While many of them are meant to motivate us, they can also feel overwhelming, unrealistic, or simply too hard to begin.
For teachers, wellness often needs to be practical. It has to fit into full schedules, busy classrooms, family responsibilities, and the everyday demands of caring for others. That is why this episode of the Rooted Teacher Podcast is such an important reminder: wellness does not have to be complicated to make a difference.
In this special guest interview, we’re joined by Lade Akande, who brings a thoughtful, encouraging, and realistic perspective on what it means to make wellness part of everyday life. Instead of focusing on extreme changes or all-or-nothing goals, Lade helps us think about small, meaningful practices that support our well-being in ways that feel doable and sustainable.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Lade’s personal journey to finding wellness and how it helped lead her to a dream job
- Simple ways to bring wellness into your daily routines
- How to invite students, colleagues, and family members into conversations about wellness
Lade brings so much passion, knowledge, and heart to this conversation. Her perspective will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and reminded that caring for yourself does not have to wait until life slows down.
Wellness can begin with one small step, one honest conversation, or one simple practice that helps you feel more grounded in your day.
This is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Stay Rooted!
Lade Akande (she/her) is a licensed school counselor and a 500-hour trauma-informed yoga teacher with over fourteen years of experience working with teens and young adults. Currently, she serves as the Director of Wellness at an independent school, integrating neuroscience and coping strategies to enhance student mental health.