Habits of Hope to Help Educators with Dr. Julia Garcia

Habits of Hope to Help Educators with Dr. Julia Garcia

July 12, 2026 · 12 min · Season 17 · Episode 944

About this episode

Dr. Julia Garcia joins Vicki Davis to discuss how educators can practice hope through small habits, even during difficult times.

Hope isn't just a feeling — it's a practice you can build. Psychologist and author Dr. Julia Garcia ( The 5 Habits of Hope ) joins Vicki Davis to redefine hope as something educators can practice, even in the hardest seasons. Recorded shortly after Vicki lost her father, this is an honest, encouraging conversation about hopelessness, grief, and the small habits that help us hold on to hope. In this episode, you'll learn: Why we experience hope as a feeling — and how to practice it instead The habit of reflection: pausing long enough to connect with something real The habit of receiving: learning to name and accept support How to reshape the thought patterns that keep us stuck How to keep teaching and creating through grief Full show notes and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e944 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a teacher friend who needs a little hope today.

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