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Brewing Wellness

UFT Member Assistance Program

Brewing Wellness is a podcast created by the UFT Member Assistance Program to support the mental health and well-being of our members. We know that in order to do the work you do every day and be there for your loved ones, students and patients your cup has to be brewing with wellness. Brewing Wellness focuses on the topics around mental health and wellness that we all need to thrive in our professional and personal lives. A new episode is released on the final Monday of each month.

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All Episodes

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20: Managing Substance Use

Brewing Wellness ·

2021/01/07

Feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety have been heightened during the pandemic, creating the perfect storm for an increase in substance use and other addictive behaviors. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Anthony Rizzuto of the Seafield Treatment Center on Long Island, a master social worker, alcoholism and substance abuse counselor and national speaker, will discuss how these stressors can affect you and your loved ones and how best to cope with them. He'll give you strategies for

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19: Mental Wellness for Educators

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/12/21

The year 2020 has been tough. The pandemic has taken a toll on our emotional well-being, whether we have suffered the loss of a loved one or we miss our normal work routines and time spent with family and friends. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, mental health speaker and best-selling author Mike Veny shares the profound mental health journey he has been on since childhood. His insights will help educators to develop tools and techniques for self-care and to support students and their

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18: Navigating the Holidays

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/12/14

The holidays are a time of joy — and for many, a time of stress and anxiety, too. The year 2020 has brought an array of new challenges, including how to celebrate safely during a pandemic. What is the best way to manage? With careful thought and preparation. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Jonathan Benz, a New York City-based behavioral health professional, shares tips, strategies and scenarios to help you plan for a safe and celebratory holiday season.

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17: Finding Purpose During the Pandemic

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/11/16

The coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives in many ways, affecting everything from work to leisure activities. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Christine Whelan, who teaches classes on well-being at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares strategies for finding your purpose, even during a pandemic. Learn what happens to you when you embrace a purpose mindset and connect to something bigger, and find out how to do that. To learn more about Christine, visit her website at

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16: Relationships Matter

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/10/20

In this episode of the Classroom Cafe podcast, we share tips for managing interpersonal relationships during challenging times. Join us as we talk with Krista Rizzo, a transformational life coach, motivational speaker and author who specializes in relationships. To learn more about Krista Rizzo, visit her website at Why Am I Yelling?.

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15: Navigating the Return to Work

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/10/07

The start of this school year poses challenges, concerns and stressors that are unique and different from any other school year. In this episode, three UFT members share their experiences and perspectives on returning to their school buildings and on teaching remotely. Learn strategies for dealing with your own feelings of stress, anxiety and fear from these intrepid New York City educators. Learn more about how the UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19

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14: Managing Grief and Loss

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/10/02

Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether a family member, friend or colleague, can be complicated and difficult. Grieving during a pandemic is more complicated still. Listen in as Alan Fruzzetti, Ph.D., a psychologist from McLean Hospital and cofounder of The Center for Trauma and Stress Education, shares his insights. While there is no “right” way to grieve, in this episode, we will learn strategies for coping with grief and loss so it isn’t overwhelming. Learn more about how the UFT Member

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13: UFT Retirees- Staying Connected Coast to Coast

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/05/14

In this special podcast episode for UFT retirees, hear how retired UFT members throughout the country are experiencing life during this pandemic and learn strategies that retirees are using to cope with the new reality. “We want our retired members to know your union is here for you and you’re not alone,” said Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy. “Listen in to our conversation as one way to stay together while remaining socially distant.” The podcast features Murphy; Christopher Chin, the

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12: How are you managing your time and getting it all...

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/05/01

Learn tips and strategies about creating boundaries, setting routines and virtually supporting students in the remote era from Doreen Ng, the director of mental health at the UFT’s United Community Schools program, and Christopher Chin, the director of the union’s Retiree Social Services Department. In this interview with Lindsay Strickler-Levine, a licensed counselor with the union’s Member Assistance Program, Ng and Chin also discuss why finding a “win” every day is an important self-care tool

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11: Managing your fear and anxiety during the pandemic

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/04/28

UFT Member Assistance Program Director Tina Puccio, LCSW, and licensed counselors Lindsay Levine and Jenice Acosta, who have been facilitating the union’s virtual support groups, discuss that strategies that have helped UFT members deal with the fear and anxiety triggered by the coronavirus crisis. Learn more about how the individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources that the UFT Member Assistance Program offers at www.uft.org/map.

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10: Pathways to Parenthood - UFT Member Benefits

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/03/18

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09: Together we make a difference

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/02/25

Together we make a difference: transforming student-teacher relationships through functional fitness, with Libby Douglass, a CrossFit coach at CrossFit Wall Street and Jackie Boyle, a NYC public school teacher. Hear about the benefits of using exercise in the classroom and ways to incorporate exercise into your daily classroom routine. Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers.

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08: Getting Ready to Launch

Brewing Wellness ·

2020/01/21

Getting Ready to Launch with Gisele Noisy-McBride, UFT Teacher Center. How can you set yourself up for a successful school year? Hear about steps you can take to focus your actions and beliefs. Learn more about the UFT’s Member Assistance Program at www.uft.org/map and check out resources for new teachers at www.uft.org/teaching/new-teachers

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03: Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools...

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/09

Creating Safe, Welcoming and Inclusive Schools for ALL of Our Students, Families and Staff with Mitch Klages- Bombich, M.S. Ed., PLC professional Development Coordinator. In this podcast, you will hear about Embracing Family Diversity, Creating LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive Schools and Classrooms, and an Overview of NYCDOE Guidelines Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at

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02: Time Management: How can I get it all done?

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/09

Time Management: How can I get it all done? with Gisele Noisy- McBride, UFT Teacher Center Field Staff . In this podcast, you will learn 3 simple and realistic steps to help you better manage time and tasks that arise during your workday. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/member-assistance-program and the New Member page at www.uft.org/new-teachers

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04: 10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/09

10 Ways to Eat Healthier With Limited Time with Meredith Price, a Brooklyn-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Meredith will provide her top 10 strategies on how to eat well when you have limited time during the work week. To learn more about Meredith and some of the websites she utilizes, please visit: https://www.PricelessRD.com, www.101cookbooks.com, www.cookieandkate.com , www.healthyaperture.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at

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07: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 2 of 2

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/09

Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at

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06: Making Classrooms Happy Places - Part 1 of 2

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/09

Making Classrooms Happy Places with Dana Ashley, Director of the UFT Positive Learning Collaboration (PLC) & Miranda Selbst, PLC Restorative Practices Coordinator and Former High School Teacher. In this two part series, Dana & Miranda will discuss components that can contribute to making a happy classroom. This will include rituals and best practices to create community in your classroom. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the Member Assistance Program at

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05: Mindfulness & Compassion

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/03

Mindfulness and Compassion with Kristin Westbrook, the founder of Calm City Meditation and certified meditation teacher. Kristin will guide you through three meditation techniques: a body scan, a mindfulness meditation and a loving kindness meditation. These techniques can help educators relieve the stress and bring a greater sense of calm thought the day. For more information about Calm City Meditation Station visit www.calmcitynyc.com. To learn more about the UFT, make sure to check out the

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01: An Introduction to the Classroom Cafe - Trailer

Brewing Wellness ·

2019/05/03

Hi everyone, thank you for joining us for this “trailer” of the Classroom Café Podcast, where it’s all about brewing the conversation with New York City public school educators. This podcast is presented by The United Federation of Teachers & the union's Member Assistance Program (MAP). We know you are busy and on the go in your career. But we all experience challenges in our personal and professional lives and need the support of a helping hand from time to time. For UFT members, these stresses

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