Middle School Mary Poppins

By Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW

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Middle School Mary Poppins

www.msmarypoppins.com

Host: Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW
Imagine Mary Poppins 2.0 or Mr. Rogers for the 2025 middle school set, with a splash of retro flair and a dash of divergent thinking for kids struggling with adolescence. What if our host, Suzanne is the Real Deal with degrees and the creds to bring receipts? I live near rural & upcoming Cookeville, Tennessee.

Middle School is the best emotionally-creative place to be! . "Middle School Mary Poppins" is an educational podcast that's here to shake up the way we approach tween and teen development. Divergence focuses equally on creativity, mental health, and broad thinking. Grab your quarters and hit the pizza place for a multiverse ride through gamifying Middle School.
 
Led by the enthusiastic veteran teacher, child therapist,  & Mary Poppins 2.0, Suzanne M. Swain EDS LMSW, this show dives into the exciting world of divergent teens and tweens, celebrating their unique perspectives and untapped potential. Through a vibrant mix of pop culture references, boundless imagination, and a healthy dose of 80s and 90s nostalgia, we're on a mission to supercharge creativity and pave the way for success. Howard Gardner, Carol Dweck, Jean Piaget, and Erik Erikson are a few influences that give us clues on how to fix school violence once and for all. It ALL starts in the Middle. Let's rev up K12 again and fuel middle schools to be arts-based for mental health coping skills. We CAN do this; we're Goonies after all!
Key Features:

  • Explores the positive aspects of Autism, ADD, ADHD, and other behavioral and mental health conditions
  • Empowers families and educators with strategies to nurture divergent thinking
  • Utilizes metaverses and imaginative scenarios to engage and educate
  • Packed with fun, humorous, relatable content that speaks to both kids and adults


"Middle School Mary Poppins" is your guide to flipping the script on traditional approaches to neurodiversity. We're here to show that what some see as challenges are actually superpowers in disguise. Join us as we embark on a fun-filled journey, transforming the middle school experience one episode at a time.
It's time for a retro remix of middle school. Let's rock y'all Ready Player One!
 


Episode Date
S2 EP 13 - Holiday Eustress: Run Run Rudolph
Dec 16, 2025
Special: Twas the Night Before Middle School Break
Dec 15, 2025
S2 EP 11 - Ridiculous Joy - It's a Beautiful Life
Dec 09, 2025
S2 EP 10 - Thanksgiving Dinner Topics for Kids: Special Episode
Nov 27, 2025
S2 EP 9 Learning Empathy: Right Here Waiting
Nov 19, 2025
S2 EP 8 - Tweens & Money: The Secret of My Success
Nov 11, 2025
S2 EP 7 - Masculinity: Let’s Hear It for the Boys
Oct 21, 2025
S2 Ep 6: Educational Epic Fails - Insane in the Brain
Aug 20, 2025
S2 Ep. 5: ADHD Goes Back to School: Take on Me
Aug 05, 2025
S2 Ep. 4: Technology VR/ AI Killed the Radio Star
Jul 01, 2025
S2 EP 3: Trauma - When Bad Things Happen: The Labyrinth
Jun 27, 2025
S2 EP 2: Grandparents: A Coat of Many Colors
Jun 10, 2025
S2 EP 1: Test Anxiety: This One's For the Children
May 28, 2025
EP: 8 - Simply the Best Around: Blow Pops, Business, & The 8th Grade Hustle
Feb 18, 2025
EP: 7 - Perception: The Hidden Emotional Struggles of Teachers
Feb 11, 2025
EP: 6 - Spirituality: The Wind Beneath My Wings
Feb 04, 2025
EP: 5 - Word Play: Nice Nice Baby
Jan 30, 2025
EP: 4: Teacher Education: You (Head)spin Me Like a Record - Dr. Akenson’s Class
Jan 21, 2025
EP: 3 - The Right Stuff: New Kids On The Block
Jan 14, 2025
EP: 2 - Teachers: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Sep 24, 2024
EP: 1 - Mary Poppins 2.0: A Spoonful of Therapist Sugar
Aug 05, 2024