The Wisdom of a Grandmother: Building Connection with Youth with Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win

In challenging times, sometimes we need the love and wisdom of a grandmother to help guide us. In this special episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re honored to have Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win share her powerful story of working with incarcerated youth.

Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win reflects on the invaluable lessons she’s learned while building meaningful relationships with these young people, all through the lens of asking herself, “What do they need from a grandmother?” Her insights on empathy, care, and healing offer deep wisdom that can apply in both personal and educational settings.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The importance of empathy and care when working with challenging populations.

How to build trust and meaningful relationships with students or individuals in need.

The power of asking, “What do they need from a grandmother?” to guide your approach.

How wisdom and love can help heal and connect in tough situations.