<p>In my experience, most teachers — hell, most people — don’t want to admit they hate anyone. “Hate,” they say, “is a strong word.”</p><p>As if there’s a problem with strong words. (Like “love,” for example.)</p><p><p>Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>But people do hate. And when they hate irresponsibly, when they refuse to process that feeling and assume it has more to do with the object of their hatred than with themselves, they can do grave damage.</p><p>In this episode, Joe and I talk with a wonderfully open, self-aware teacher, storyteller, and entrepreneur who also happens to be a good friend of mine, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.connectconvivo.com/about">Hari Kumar.</a> It’s a great story about hate, teaching, self-correction, and hope.</p><p><em>Listen now on </em><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-through-emotions/id1589863153"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em></strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1SHSUCix3g2TVeAUXlSFfg"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a><em>, or </em><a target="_blank" href="https://pod.link/1589863153"><strong><em>wherever you get your podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p>We discuss</p><p><strong>Teacher Sarcasm:</strong> Why it might be a red flag for teacher burnout</p><p><strong>Teaching Philosophy:</strong> Hari’s four pillars of teaching, a pedagogical framework</p><p><strong>Cat Shit vs. Bullshit:</strong> Which one does a teacher want?</p><p><strong>Embracing “Almostness”:</strong> What to do with not knowing and how it can transform your student relationships</p><p><strong>Teaching Community:</strong> Thinking about the support systems teachers need</p><p><strong>Connect & Share</strong></p><p><strong>Got a story to share?</strong> What do <em>you</em> hate? I’d love to hear! Leave me a voicemail at <strong>(413) 239-4158</strong> and we might feature your perspective in a future episode!</p><p><strong>Support the Show:</strong> If this conversation resonated, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast app. Your feedback helps others find us.</p><p><strong>Get full access to the community:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe">www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe</a></p><p>External links</p><p>bell hooks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.northshire.com/book/9780415908085">Teaching to Transgress</a></p><p>bell hooks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.northshire.com/book/9780415968188">Teaching Community</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thosewhocantteachanymore.com">Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore</a></p><p>Credits</p><p>Founder and Host: Betsy Burris</p><p>Co-Host: Joe Johnson</p><p>Producer: Jullian Androkae of <a target="_blank" href="https://pod.vision">PodVision</a></p><p>Audience Development: Andreea Coscai of <a target="_blank" href="https://pod.vision">PodVision</a></p><p>Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout</p><p><p>Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe</a>