Beyond the Bell with Myndel: The Podcast

In this episode, Myndel shares a powerful moment from the TV series The Rookie that stopped her in her tracks—and how it perfectly applies to women (especially teachers) in midlife who are starting something new. 

Whether you're launching a business, pivoting careers, or just trying something for yourself, you might feel like a beginner. But you’re not. You're fully formed—and that’s not a liability. That’s your edge.

Tune in for a motivational reminder that you are not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience—and it’s time to stop treating your maturity like a weakness and start seeing it for what it is: your greatest strength.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be like the “rookies” around you—you’re not starting from zero.
• Life has trained you in grit, wisdom, resilience, and people skills that no course or app can teach.
• Feeling “behind” is often a false narrative—you're actually right on time for this chapter.
• Your past wins, transferable skills, and ability to adapt are all assets waiting to be leveraged.

✍️ Journal or Reflection Prompts:

• What are three situations where you figured something out when you had no clue how you’d do it?
• What transferable skills have you built that could help you in a new area of your life?
• How can you reframe the idea of being “late” to something new into being perfectly on time?

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode reminded you of your power, pass it along to someone who needs the same encouragement. 

Subscribe to Beyond the Bell so you never miss an episode—and don’t forget to take care of yourself, your students, and your money.

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Episode Summary:
Paul David Tripp reminds us, “No one is more influential in your life than you are because no one talks to you more than you do.” 

In this episode of Beyond the Bell with Myndel, we’re checking in on the conversation you’re having with… you.

Do you speak life into yourself when things get hard—or do you reserve all your encouragement for others? 

Myndel challenges you to notice your self-talk this week and to treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you give so freely to others. It’s not about pretending life isn’t hard; it’s about giving yourself the grace to keep going.

This week’s gentle reminder: Talk to you nice.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ Why your self-talk shapes how you move through life
✅ Questions to check in on how you speak to yourself
✅ A simple challenge to shift negative self-talk
✅ Encouragement for tough seasons—without toxic positivity

Takeaway for the Week:
Pay attention to how you talk to yourself and switch it up if needed. Speak to you the way you’d speak to a loved one: with kindness, compassion, and hope.

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We love to talk about setting boundaries, but Dr. Anita Phillips just turned that conversation upside down for me. 

In her book The Garden Within, she writes:

“A boundary without a consequence is not a boundary; it’s a preference.” 

Whew! Let’s look at what that means for your relationships, your classroom, and your own peace of mind.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why boundaries without action aren’t really boundaries
• How to prepare for the moment your line is crossed
• A practical way to write your non-negotiables (with consequences that honor you)

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Teaching asks so much of you—but what happens when your tank is empty, and no amount of sleep or effort fills it back up?

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Myndel opens up about her own journey through burnout during her years in the classroom. 

She shares how burnout isn’t a personal failing—it’s a systemic issue—and how you can begin to build resilience, set boundaries, and reconnect with your purpose.

You’ll hear:
 ✅ What burnout really looks like (it’s not just being tired)
 ✅ 3 clear signs you might be experiencing it
 ✅ Practical tools to build emotional resilience and create small moments of joy
 ✅ Why support systems—and self-compassion—matter more than ever

This is your reminder that you’re not alone, and burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story.

🎧 Tune in and take your first small step toward wholeness.

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Summary: In this episode, Myndel Miller speaks directly to educators standing at the edge of “What’s next?” and encourages them to build confidence by taking action. 

Drawing from her own life—transitioning from elementary to high school, writing her first book, and buying property—she reminds listeners that clarity and courage don’t show up before the leap... they show up because of it.

Takeaways:

• Confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes through it.
• Experience is your foundation, not a weight.
• Do the next brave thing; momentum will carry you forward

Resources:

• Book: 30 Lessons I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Teaching

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This episode is a tribute. 

To the teacher who’s hanging on by a thread.
To the one who's tired—but still shows up.
To the one who knows teaching is more than a job—it's a calling.

I came across a Facebook post that captured so much of what I wish the world understood about this work. 

I want you to hear it. Not just with your ears—but with your heart.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, undervalued, or just plain exhausted, this one’s for you.

Press play, breathe deep, and be reminded:

You’re doing a great work. And you’re not alone.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• A deeply moving reflection on the real demands of teaching
• The invisible weight educators carry daily
• Why what you do matters more than you think
• A gentle call to gratitude, community, and compassion

📝 Mentioned in This Episode:

• A powerful anonymous Facebook post that shines a light on the teaching profession
• The emotional and physical realities of life in the classroom
• A reminder of why your second-grade teacher probably still lives in your heart

🙌🏽 Share the Love:

If this episode touched you, pass it on to another educator who might need it today.

Screenshot it. Text it. Tag a teacher.

Because someone else is holding the same heaviness—and your share might be the thing that helps them breathe.

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✨ Episode Summary:

As teachers, we’re constantly pouring out—time, energy, emotions—and rarely pausing to assess what still matters to us as individuals. 

In this episode, Myndel reflects on a powerful insight from Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek and uses it as a lens to examine how educators can do their own summer soul inventory.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by stuff—literal or emotional—or wondered if your priorities still align with the life you actually want, this one’s for you.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Tim Ferriss' four outfits can teach us about emotional baggage
• How summer is the perfect window for quiet reflection
• 3 key inventory prompts to clarify what’s truly important
• Why teachers must re-evaluate not just their classrooms, but their inner lives
• How to give yourself permission to release outdated beliefs, roles, and routines

🛠️ Your Summer Inventory Prompts:

1. What am I still doing that I don’t care about anymore?
2. What have I been wanting to do but haven’t given myself permission?
3. Who or what makes me feel most like myself?

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

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You’ve heard me preach the power of “No”—and I still stand by that. 

But today, we’re talking about its just-as-powerful sister: Yes.
 

In this episode, I’m inviting you to explore what it means to say yes with intention. Yes to rest. Yes to help. Yes to the dreams you’ve tucked away. Yes to the kind of wealth that money can’t always measure. Yes to becoming more than what you’ve been.

Because boundaries protect your peace, but saying yes? That builds your freedom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why learning to say yes is just as powerful as saying no
✅ The difference between a reactive no and a reflective one
✅ How saying yes to the right things can change the game
✅ Why purpose, rest, and help are things you’re allowed to accept
✅ A personal challenge to help you grow this week

 

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Episode Summary:
On this episode, Myndel shares a simple but powerful encounter at the grocery store that turned into a lesson about navigating life’s obstacles. 

When an older woman told her, “I know how to bob and weave,” it became more than a chuckle—it became a metaphor. 

In this short but meaningful reflection, Myndel reminds educators and women over 40 that life won’t always present a clear path, but with a little flexibility, faith, and grace, we can keep moving toward what we came for.

Whether you're navigating burnout, unexpected life shifts, or your next chapter beyond the classroom, this episode is your reminder that you’ve got the tools to sidestep what tries to block you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “bob and weave” might be the mantra you didn’t know you needed
• How obstacles don’t mean stop—they mean shift
• A reflection prompt to help you move with intention

Mentioned:

• Real-life inspiration from a grocery store encounter
• How Myndel used “bob and weave” in her years as an educator

Reflection Question:
Where in your life do you need to bob and weave instead of freeze or retreat?

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The Broke Teacher Audit

We’ve made it to Part 5 of our Psychology of Money for Teachers series! 🎉 In this final episode, we’re not talking about how to get wealthy — we’re talking about how to stay wealthy.

Morgan Housel reminds us that keeping wealth is less about knowledge and more about character. In this episode, I break down:

• Why humility, frugality, and a healthy respect for risk are your greatest financial tools
• How flexibility is a quiet but powerful form of wealth — especially for teachers
• What it means to know when you have "enough"
• And why you get to define wealth on your own terms

Whether you're just starting your money journey or deep in it, this episode is your reminder that success isn’t just about the numbers — it’s about peace, purpose, and power.

🎧 Listen now and write your definition of wealth.

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