The Words We Needed

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The Words We Needed is a podcast created and hosted by educational consultant and author Rochelle Wilson. Launched in April 2026, the podcast focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL), healing-centered spaces, and trauma-responsive perspectives in education and life. The heart of the show is about unpacking the conversations, affirmations, and emotional language that people—especially educators and young people—needed to hear growing up or during seasons of collective difficulty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Through solo episodes and interviews with guests, the podcast explores how to foster deep student engagement, cultivate emotional wellness, and build supportive environments where communities can heal and thrive together.