Back-to-school season is here—and it’s more than just supplies and schedules. It’s about partnerships, preparation, and mindset.

In this week’s episode of the Coaching From My Wheelchair podcast, “Backpacks, Brainpower & Band Practice,” I’ll expand on a recent article I wrote about strategies for creating your “Back-to-School Tool Kit,” which covers everything from morning routines and invisible backpacks to teacher self-care and after-school chaos Whether you're navigating drop-off lines, cafeteria mysteries, or middle school mood swings, this episode is packed with quick tips, and strategies on what it takes to thrive during the school year.

You’ll learn:

• How to set routines and roll with the unexpected
• Ways kids can pack curiosity, kindness, and courage each day
• Why early communication builds strong parent-teacher partnerships
• The shared tools—like empathy and patience—that make everyone’s job easier

Listen now and let’s build a better school year #Leadership #Education #Parenting #Teaching #CoachingFromMyWheelchair

We’ve all had those moments when life hits hard—unexpected job losses, relationship breakdowns, health scares—and you’re left wondering, “How do I even bounce back from this?” Life’s challenges don’t have to take you out. In this episode of Coaching From My Wheelchair, Coach Jay dives into the art of turning setbacks into comebacks.

Coach Jay demonstrates how to take control, pivot with purpose, and turn your toughest moments into powerful comebacks. You’ll learn how to manage your emotions in high-stress situations, reframe obstacles as opportunities, and take practical steps toward your next chapter.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need a pep talk to keep going, this episode will leave you inspired to face life’s challenges head-on and say: “Not today, Satan. Not today.”

Your comeback story is already unfolding—are you prepared to embrace it?

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly on edge? You might be stuck in "Survival Mode." In this insightful episode, Coach Jay explains what survival mode really is, why it’s becoming more common in today's fast-paced world, and how it affects our daily lives and mental health.

In this episode, he will unpack:

· How to spot signs you are in survival mode

· Why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed (spoiler: you’re not alone!)

· Practical ways to move from just barely surviving to confidently thriving

· Answers to common questions to help you reset and recharge effectively

Tune in and discover how to step out of both professional and personal survival mode and into a purpose-driven life.

Because constantly operating in a state of stress, urgency, and exhaustion is not only unhealthy—it’s unsustainable.