Managing Life Changes: Personal Insights and Reflections  In this introspective episode, Amanda McCombs explores the transition from being a full-time teacher to focusing on her own children and personal growth. She shares heartfelt reflections on the challenges and rewards of this new phase, the importance of creating a supportive community both at home and in the classroom, and the struggle to find balance in life. Amanda also touches on her personal journey, including past traumas and the impact of leaving the LDS church. Join Amanda for an honest and humorous look into her life as she navigates these changes and strives for a healthier, more fulfilling future.   Chapters: (00:00) This is the first year that I haven't had to get a classroom ready (07:43) Finding that work life balance when you're a teacher is difficult (16:24) When I came forward about my rape, I lost a lot of friends (23:20) Always remember to take care of yourself. It's really important Ride the Wave Mediahttps://ridethewavemedia.com Instagramhttps://instagram.com/notsogenius Fresh King Benjamin's Podcasthttps://ridethewavemedia.com/fresh-king-benjamin #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #CommunityBuilding #Motherhood #Community Keywords: Teaching Transition, Motherhood Journey, Personal Growth, Classroom Memories, Life Balance, Community Building, Anxiety In Children, Creative Repurposing, Self-Care Tips, Former Lds Story, Education Challenges, Teacher Stress, School Year Preparation, Student Behavior, Supportive Community, Personal Reflections, Overcoming Trauma, Leaving Lds Church, Podcast Episode, Ride The Wave Media