Life Is The Future

By Scott Todnem

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Episodes: 188

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Thoughts from the Health Education classroom, brought to you by Scott Todnem and his middle school students.

Episode Date
Growing Up Fast - Teens Talk Life Changes Before High School - S8 E11
May 20, 2026
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Stress Management For Teens" | Podcast Understudy
Apr 20, 2026
Under Pressure - Stress Management For Teens? - S8 E10
Mar 19, 2026
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Phone Life vs. Real Life" | Podcast Understudy
Mar 11, 2026
Connected or Consumed? Teens Talk Phone Use - S8 E9
Mar 03, 2026
Attention as a Superpower - Animated AudioBlog
Feb 19, 2026
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Holidays Through Teen Eyes" | Podcast Understudy
Dec 24, 2025
Christmas Traditions? From Santa to Self-Awareness - Holidays Through Teen Eyes (Part 2) - S8 E8
Dec 21, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Friends, FOMO, & Freedom" | Podcast Understudy
Dec 19, 2025
Outside the Classroom - Teens Talk Friends, FOMO, and Freedom - S8 E7
Dec 15, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Future Freshmen" | Podcast Understudy
Dec 04, 2025
Future Freshmen - Myths, Misconceptions, and the Move to High School - S8 E6
Nov 21, 2025
Trick or Treat Lost Its Magic? Holidays Through Teen Eyes (Part 1) - S8 E5
Oct 31, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "A.I. in Media" | Podcast Understudy
Oct 22, 2025
Authentic vs. Artificial - Do Teens Trust A.I. in Media? - S8 E4
Oct 17, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Religion & Bias" | Podcast Understudy
Oct 13, 2025
Different Beliefs, Shared Humanity - What Religion Means to Teens Today - S8 E3
Oct 07, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack “Athletics & Academics” | Podcast Understudy
Oct 02, 2025
Athletics and Academics - How Do Teens Balance Both? - S8 E2
Sep 26, 2025
The Growth Mindset Playbook - Animated AiudioBllogs
Sep 24, 2025
Leading a Podcast as a Busy Teen - Meet our 8th Grade Hosts (2025-2026)
Sep 17, 2025
Seniors Revisit Middle School - Teens React to Their Younger Selves (2021 to 2025)
Jun 04, 2025
Goodbye Middle School, Hello High School - 8th Graders Interview Seniors 2025
May 28, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Relax in a Fast-Paced World?" | Podcast Understudy
May 21, 2025
How Do Teens Relax in a Fast-Paced World? - S7 E12
May 13, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Mindset & Motivation" | Podcast Understudy
May 09, 2025
Teen Accountability, Mindset, & Motivation to End the School Year - S7 E11
Apr 26, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack “Learning Outside of School” | Podcast Understudy
Mar 07, 2025
Can Teens Develop a Worldview? - S7 E10
Mar 03, 2025
3 Ways to Train Your Brain - Animated AudioBlog
Feb 27, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Mood & Motivation" | Podcast Understudy
Feb 26, 2025
Are Teenage Mood Swings a Real Thing? What About Motivation Issues? - S7 E9
Feb 21, 2025
3 Ways to Make Habits Stick - Animated AudioBlog
Feb 07, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Mental Health in Middle School" | Podcast Understudy
Feb 04, 2025
Mental Health in Middle School Life - S7 E8
Jan 31, 2025
3 Tips for Personal Agency - Animated AudioBlog
Jan 24, 2025
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Fueling Athletic Success" | Podcast Understudy
Dec 02, 2024
Diet, Exercise, Teamwork, & Leadership: Teens Talk Athletic Potential - S7 E6
Nov 23, 2024
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Dealing with Discrimination" | Podcast Understudy
Nov 18, 2024
Dealing with Discrimination? Teens Tell the Truth About Handling Hate - S7 E5
Nov 13, 2024
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Surviving Middle School" | Podcast Understudy
Nov 05, 2024
Stuck in the Middle? Teens Discuss School, Friendship, & Extracurriculars - S7 E4
Oct 30, 2024
Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Swearing in School" | Podcast Understudy
Oct 23, 2024
Swearing in School? Teens Discuss Profanity, Insults, Language Choice, & More - S7 E3
Oct 19, 2024
Meeting Season 7 Hosts (Part 2: Dhruva & Kanishk) - S7 E2
Oct 12, 2024
Meeting Season 7 Hosts (Part 1: Sree & Samarth) - S7 E1
Oct 11, 2024
Seniors Revisit Middle School - Teens React to Their Younger Selves (2020 to 2024)
Jul 05, 2024
Goodbye Middle School, Hello High School - 8th Graders Interview Seniors 2024
May 29, 2024
What to Expect in High School - 8th Graders Interview Seniors 2024
May 16, 2024
Is Racism Alive in Teenage America? - S6 E10
Apr 23, 2024
Hot Takes - Overrated or Underrated? Teens Offer Insight on Pop Culture - S6 E9
Apr 06, 2024
Drug Use In Teens - What Do Students Think? - S6 E8
Mar 09, 2024
Are Teens Influenced by Pop Culture? - S6 E7
Feb 09, 2024
Are Teens Hopeful or Fearful of High School? - S6 E6
Dec 29, 2023
Social-Emotional Learning with "Never Have I Ever" - S6 E5
Nov 22, 2023
The Power of Teen Sports? - Hint: It's More Than Fitness - S6 E4
Nov 15, 2023
Growing Up with Social Media - What Should Teens Know? - S6 E3
Oct 17, 2023
Meeting Season 6 Hosts (Part 2: John & Jaymes) - S6 E2
Sep 29, 2023
Meeting Season 6 Hosts (Part 1: Ayla & Alexis) - S6 E1
Sep 22, 2023
Seniors Revisit Middle School - Teens React to Their Younger Selves (2018 to 2023)
Aug 31, 2023
What to Expect in High School - 8th Graders Interview Seniors 2023
Jun 28, 2023
Should Teens Get Involved in Extracurricular Activities? - S5 E10
Apr 28, 2023
Bullying - Inevitable or Avoidable? Teenagers Give Answers - S5 E9
Mar 29, 2023
Sleep Habits in Adolescence - S5 E8
Mar 08, 2023
Teens Break Down School Dress Codes - S5 E7
Feb 20, 2023
The Benefits of Sports & Fitness in Adolescence - S5 E6
Feb 14, 2023
Academic Stress in Middle School - S5 E5
Dec 19, 2022
What Social Pressures Impact Teenage Girls? - S5 E4
Dec 08, 2022
What is Stressful for Middle Schoolers? - S5 E3
Oct 18, 2022
Breaking Teenage Stereotypes - S5 E2
Sep 19, 2022
A New School Year! (Starting Season 5) - S5 E1
Sep 09, 2022
Meeting Season 5 Hosts (Part 2: Ava & Julius) - S4 E17
Aug 22, 2022
Meeting Season 5 Hosts (Part 1: Saif & Dinora) - S4 E16
Aug 22, 2022
Teens Chime in on Cancel Culture - S4 E15
Jun 04, 2022
Extracurricular Activities for Teens - S4 E14
Jun 02, 2022
Social Standards & Stereotypes - S4 E13
May 06, 2022
Teens Discuss Toxic Relationships - S4 E12
Apr 19, 2022
Round Robin Topics (Technology in Learning, Video Game Violence, Race Relations, Teen Stereotypes) - S4 E11
Mar 07, 2022
Round Robin Topics (Voting Age, Protest Violence, Climate Change, Work Conditions, Fast Food) - S4 E10
Feb 23, 2022
Fast Fashion & The Social Media Influence - S4 E9
Feb 12, 2022
Bullying and Cyberbullying in Middle School - S4 E8
Dec 21, 2021
Honest Conversations About Teen Mental Health - S4 E7
Dec 10, 2021
Self-Conscious Feelings in Middle School - S4 E6
Nov 10, 2021
Independence, Interdependence, & Codependency: What's the Difference? - S4 E5
Nov 02, 2021
Remote Learning: Hindsight is 2020 - S4 E4
Oct 15, 2021
Breaking Stereotypes About Depression - S4 E3
Oct 06, 2021
Suicide Prevention in Middle School - S4 E2
Sep 24, 2021
A New School Year! (Starting Season 4) - S4 E1
Sep 15, 2021
Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 2: Nonye & Debo) - S3 E21
Aug 19, 2021
Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 1: Connor & Sparsh) - S3 E20
Aug 19, 2021
Farewell to Our Fearless Leaders - S3 E19
May 24, 2021
Appearance, Style, & Dress Codes in Teenage Life - S3 E18
Apr 26, 2021
The Generation Gap? Teens Interview Teachers - S3 E17
Mar 26, 2021
The Impact of Celebrity Status & Media Fame on Teens - S3 E16
Mar 10, 2021
Maturing Through Middle School - S3 E15
Feb 19, 2021
Rethinking Schoolwork in the Pandemic World - S3 E14
Feb 05, 2021
Teens in a Pandemic Check In: Recap of 2020 & Hope for 2021 - S3 E13
Jan 16, 2021
Winter Break Fun: "Would You Rather" & "Never Have I Ever" - S3 E12
Dec 21, 2020
Mental & Social Health in Middle School - S3 E11
Dec 14, 2020
What Do Teens Know About Illegal Drugs? - S3 E10
Dec 07, 2020
Introducing the Life Is The Future Podcast
Nov 27, 2020
Teens Reflect on the 2020 Presidential Election - S3 E9
Nov 12, 2020
The Ins & Outs of Teen Technology Use - S3 E8
Nov 05, 2020
Teens in a Pandemic Check In: Remote Learning vs. Hybrid Set-up - S3 E7
Oct 22, 2020
Dealing With Stereotypes While Growing Up - S3 E6
Oct 16, 2020
Social Health & Dating Relationships (Part 2) - S3 E5
Oct 07, 2020
Social Health & Dating Relationships (Part 1) - S3 E4
Oct 01, 2020
Teens Discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement & Race in America - S3 E3
Sep 23, 2020
The Ups & Downs of Social Media Use in Teens - S3 E2
Sep 15, 2020
Virtually Back in Action! (Starting Season 3) - S3 E1
Sep 10, 2020
Meeting Season 3 Hosts (Part 2: Tami & David) - S2 E25
May 27, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What is a fart? Wacky Facts: Weird Odds & Ends
May 22, 2020
Meeting Season 3 Hosts (Part 1: Naomi & Zoie) - S2 E24
May 20, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: Why do we puke? Wacky Facts: Human Growth & Reproduction
May 15, 2020
Staying Positive Through the Pandemic - Teens in Quarantine S2 E23
May 13, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What's a booger? Wacky Facts: Funny Questions
May 08, 2020
Looking Past the Pandemic - Teens in Quarantine S2 E22
May 06, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What is earwax? Wacky Facts: Ridiculous Criminal Stories
May 01, 2020
Missing "Real Life" - Teens in Quarantine S2 E21
Apr 29, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What is spit? Wacky Facts: Funny State Laws
Apr 24, 2020
Back with Our 8th Grade Hosts! - Teens in Quarantine S2 E20
Apr 22, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: Why do we sweat? Wacky Facts: The Earth & Outer Space
Apr 17, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What's a scab? Wacky Facts: Weird & Wonderful People
Apr 10, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: Why do we burp? Wacky Facts: The Animal Kingdom
Apr 03, 2020
Fun Friday - Trivia: What happens to swallowed gum? Wacky Facts: The Amazing Human Body
Mar 27, 2020
Teens Talking Mental Health - S2 E19
Feb 28, 2020
Is Internet Privacy Possible? - S2 E18
Feb 24, 2020
Teens, Fashion, and School Dress Codes - S2 E17
Feb 05, 2020
Should Teenagers Be Drug Tested in School? - S2 E16
Jan 31, 2020
Adolescent Stereotypes - S2 E15
Jan 27, 2020
Analyzing Social Health in Middle School - S2 E14
Jan 14, 2020
Managing Future Expectations - S2 E13
Jan 07, 2020
Motivation in Middle School Life - S2 E12
Dec 17, 2019
Student Voice in Education - S2 E11
Dec 13, 2019
Is Homework Necessary in Middle School? - S2 E10
Nov 12, 2019
Teen Perceptions of Drugs, Alcohol, & Vaping (Part 2) - S2 E9
Nov 05, 2019
The Impact of Popularity in Teenage Life - S2 E8
Oct 29, 2019
Teen Perceptions of Drugs, Alcohol, & Vaping (Part 1) - S2 E7
Oct 22, 2019
Teen Analysis of Gender, Race, and Age Stereotypes - S2 E6
Oct 18, 2019
Social Media in Middle School - S2 E5
Oct 08, 2019
The Benefit of Sports & Extra-Curriculars - S2 E4
Oct 01, 2019
Stress Management in Middle School - S2 E3
Sep 24, 2019
Procrastination & Teens - S2 E2
Sep 17, 2019
A New School Year! (Starting Season 2) - S2 E1
Sep 13, 2019
3 Ways Towards Self-Discovery
Sep 12, 2019
Sincerely Hueman Stories - Maverick Aquino
Sep 10, 2019
Barbells For Boobs - Zionna Hanson
Sep 05, 2019
3 Ways to Maintain a Dating Relationship
Aug 28, 2019
Real Education for the Real World - Christopher Pepper
Aug 26, 2019
Running with Mindfulness - William Pullen
Aug 17, 2019
3 Ways to Expand Your Comfort Zone - 2019 Summer Shorts
Aug 14, 2019
A Special Place for Special Needs - Olivia Mayszak
Aug 09, 2019
Teachers of the Year - SHAPE America
Aug 06, 2019
3 Ways to Maintain Emotional Wellness - 2019 Summer Shorts
Aug 06, 2019
The Body Is Not an Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor
Jul 29, 2019
Expressing the Genius Within - Brian Alexander
Jul 26, 2019
3 Ways to Develop a Habit - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jul 23, 2019
Six Minute Sex Ed - Kim Cavill
Jul 15, 2019
3 Ways to Manage Media - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jul 12, 2019
Music Matters - Chip Staley
Jul 08, 2019
3 Ways to Self-Advocate - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jul 05, 2019
Chunky and Friends - Joseph Vivens
Jul 01, 2019
3 Ways to Stay Active - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jun 28, 2019
Giving The Talk - Julia Feldman
Jun 24, 2019
3 Ways to Stay Mindful - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jun 19, 2019
Do Good. Be Kind. - Chris & Brittany Kurtz
Jun 15, 2019
3 Ways to Stay Socially Connected - 2019 Summer Shorts
Jun 12, 2019
Meeting Our Next Hosts (Part 2: Salil & Shauna) - S1 E20
May 31, 2019
Meeting Our Next Hosts (Part 1: Lauren & Jannell) - S1 E19
May 30, 2019
Ending Middle School & Entering High School - S1 E18
May 24, 2019
The Impact of Music on Teenage Life - S1 E17
May 22, 2019
Diversity & Tolerance in Teens - S1 E16
May 14, 2019
Teens & Physical Attraction (Part 3: Conclusion) - S1 E15
Apr 23, 2019
Teens & Physical Attraction (Part 2: The Girls) - S1 E14
Apr 18, 2019
Teens & Physical Attraction (Part 1: The Boys) - S1 E13
Apr 16, 2019
Special Edition - NPR Contest 2019
Mar 30, 2019
Physical Injury & Resiliency - S1 E12
Feb 26, 2019
The Decision Making Process - S1 E11
Feb 19, 2019
Teenagers & Phone Addiction - S1 E10
Jan 24, 2019
Teen Relationships & Dating Expectations - S1 E9
Jan 17, 2019
Teen Gratitude & Coping with Change - S1 E8
Dec 18, 2018
Teen Values & The Masks We Wear - S1 E7
Dec 04, 2018
Technology & Teens - S1 E6
Nov 20, 2018
Peer Pressure & Refusal Skills - S1 E5
Nov 13, 2018
Stress & Life Balance - S1 E4
Nov 09, 2018
Vaping & Teen Perception - S1 E3
Oct 30, 2018
Gender & Social Media - S1 E2
Oct 23, 2018
Meeting Our First Hosts, Luke & Tadiwa - S1 E1
Oct 16, 2018