Astrid Kendrick, EdD
@kendrickastrid.bsky.social
Assistant professor, mamma, wife, Canadian. Researcher of educator wellbeing and lover of dogs and walking. Currently reading The Crisis of Connection and Living Nonviolent Communication. https://heartcareeducators.ca/
HEARTcare Podcast Episode 6
Four Mantras for Individual and System Well-being In this episode, podcast hosts and a system leader discuss building individual and system well-being. Four reflective questions are posed to the…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/02/11/heartcare-podcast-episode-6/
Four Mantras for Individual and System Well-being In this episode, podcast hosts and a system leader discuss building individual and system well-being. Four reflective questions are posed to the…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/02/11/heartcare-podcast-episode-6/
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
HEARTcare Podcast Episode 6
Four Mantras for Individual and System Well-being In this episode, podcast hosts and a system leader discuss building individual and system well-being. Four reflective questions are posed to the…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/02/11/heartcare-podcast-episode-6/
Four Mantras for Individual and System Well-being In this episode, podcast hosts and a system leader discuss building individual and system well-being. Four reflective questions are posed to the…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/02/11/heartcare-podcast-episode-6/
Check out this new blog post from fourth-year student Muskaan about finding joy at university.
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/01/09/finding-joy-in-university-life/
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/01/09/finding-joy-in-university-life/
January 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Check out this new blog post from fourth-year student Muskaan about finding joy at university.
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/01/09/finding-joy-in-university-life/
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2026/01/09/finding-joy-in-university-life/
I mean, seriously, this is cosy.
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I mean, seriously, this is cosy.
Why respect teachers? They will literally fight off bears to protect their students.
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Why respect teachers? They will literally fight off bears to protect their students.
What is compassion and compassion fatigue?
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/11/18/heartcare-podcast-episode-1-what-is-compassion-and-compassion-fatigue/
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/11/18/heartcare-podcast-episode-1-what-is-compassion-and-compassion-fatigue/
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What is compassion and compassion fatigue?
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/11/18/heartcare-podcast-episode-1-what-is-compassion-and-compassion-fatigue/
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/11/18/heartcare-podcast-episode-1-what-is-compassion-and-compassion-fatigue/
A beautiful mountain range, obscured by wildfire smoke on a clear, sunny day.
September 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A beautiful mountain range, obscured by wildfire smoke on a clear, sunny day.
Today’s read:
September 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today’s read:
Sleepy doggie
August 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Sleepy doggie
Rainy days are the best for hitting popular tourist destinations. No one here but us.
August 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Rainy days are the best for hitting popular tourist destinations. No one here but us.
This is Coco. She is obsessed with catching the wascally rabbit who dares enter in the backyard.
June 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is Coco. She is obsessed with catching the wascally rabbit who dares enter in the backyard.
Can’t ask for a better birthday gift - my sister made me a quilt and included fabric from my late mother’s closet.
June 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Can’t ask for a better birthday gift - my sister made me a quilt and included fabric from my late mother’s closet.
Today calls for… yummy beers from Cabin Brewing Company. Have to be careful because the alcoholic content is 6%.
May 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today calls for… yummy beers from Cabin Brewing Company. Have to be careful because the alcoholic content is 6%.
Enjoy this moment of quiet.
May 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Enjoy this moment of quiet.
Somewhere, JT is grinning, because only he realized that Canadians didn't want to be led by anyone of the three major party leaders. He was the only one smart enough to bow out rather than be voted out.
April 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Somewhere, JT is grinning, because only he realized that Canadians didn't want to be led by anyone of the three major party leaders. He was the only one smart enough to bow out rather than be voted out.
How to solve the world’s problems…
April 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How to solve the world’s problems…
Just finished The Power of Bridging by john a. powell. What an amazing book! Also, it’s time to build “short bridges” between folks who have the same goals and aspirations to create good but have different pathways to get there.
March 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Just finished The Power of Bridging by john a. powell. What an amazing book! Also, it’s time to build “short bridges” between folks who have the same goals and aspirations to create good but have different pathways to get there.
Even when the world seems weird and bleak, there’s always a reason to jump for joy.
March 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Even when the world seems weird and bleak, there’s always a reason to jump for joy.
Looking for a registered psychologist in Canada?
Meet Jenn MacNeil! Hello Educators, My name is Jenn MacNeil. I am a former teacher of 13 years, I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2022, and a…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/03/25/looking-for-a-registered-psychologist-in-canada/
Meet Jenn MacNeil! Hello Educators, My name is Jenn MacNeil. I am a former teacher of 13 years, I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2022, and a…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/03/25/looking-for-a-registered-psychologist-in-canada/
March 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Looking for a registered psychologist in Canada?
Meet Jenn MacNeil! Hello Educators, My name is Jenn MacNeil. I am a former teacher of 13 years, I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2022, and a…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/03/25/looking-for-a-registered-psychologist-in-canada/
Meet Jenn MacNeil! Hello Educators, My name is Jenn MacNeil. I am a former teacher of 13 years, I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2022, and a…
https://heartcareeducators.ca/2025/03/25/looking-for-a-registered-psychologist-in-canada/
Dear America…
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dear America…
Today is National Flag of Canada Day, for the 60th anniversary of Parliament adopting the current maple leaf design as Canada’s permanent flag.
We are concerned that our neighbours don’t respect our sovereignty and independence based on current events. Fly our flag in solidarity today. #Canada
We are concerned that our neighbours don’t respect our sovereignty and independence based on current events. Fly our flag in solidarity today. #Canada
February 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today is National Flag of Canada Day, for the 60th anniversary of Parliament adopting the current maple leaf design as Canada’s permanent flag.
We are concerned that our neighbours don’t respect our sovereignty and independence based on current events. Fly our flag in solidarity today. #Canada
We are concerned that our neighbours don’t respect our sovereignty and independence based on current events. Fly our flag in solidarity today. #Canada
So, if I understand correctly, the American government just made imports from Colombia 25% more expensive. Enjoy the increase on coffee prices, folks.
January 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So, if I understand correctly, the American government just made imports from Colombia 25% more expensive. Enjoy the increase on coffee prices, folks.
My kid is so tall now that I can’t capture both of us in he same frame. Also, caught a rare genuine grin from my teen as we both laughed at my awkward picture taking.
December 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM
My kid is so tall now that I can’t capture both of us in he same frame. Also, caught a rare genuine grin from my teen as we both laughed at my awkward picture taking.
Always happy to try out a new platform and to introduce you to my pups who will herd anyone into walking her and giving her treats.
November 18, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Always happy to try out a new platform and to introduce you to my pups who will herd anyone into walking her and giving her treats.