Life Is The Future

By Scott Todnem

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

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October 06, 2021 Breaking Stereotypes About Depression - S4 E3
What are the truths and myths about depression?
This week's hosts, Nonye and Debo, have a conversation with classmates Emily, Melody, and Aniston. Their discussion focuses on the realities of depression, the view people have of the illness, using correct terminology, and spreading the word about mental health.
RESOURCES
MentalHealth.gov Let's Talk About It
World Health Organization (WHO) Self-Care and Self-Help
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Top HelpLine Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Health Mind Platter Essential Brain Activities
Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.
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16min
September 24, 2021 Suicide Prevention in Middle School - S4 E2
Mental health, depression, and suicide-- how can we help middle schoolers?
This week our hosts Connor and Sparsh have a conversation with classmates Micah and Abhibav. Their discussion focuses on coping through the COVID pandemic, what is currently influencing mental well-being in teens, the impact of school and teachers, and recommendations to fellow middle schoolers on how to stay mentally healthy this time and always.
RESOURCES
MentalHealth.gov Let's Talk About It
World Health Organization (WHO) Self-Care and Self-Help
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Top HelpLine Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Health Mind Platter Essential Brain Activities
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16min
September 15, 2021 A New School Year! (Starting Season 4) - S4 E1
Back in action and getting started with our new hosts!
We hear a quick informal check-in from our Season 4 podcast hosts, Nonye and Debo, Connor and Sparsh! These 8th grade students will take the lead in weekly interviews with classmates.
By recording in this format, the students will put Health Education life skills into practice-- communication, decision making, and advocacy will help them create discussions and debates on the multitude of timely topics for today's teen.
Check it out and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.
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9min
August 19, 2021 Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 2: Nonye & Debo) - S3 E21
The end of another era!
We meet two of our Season 4 podcast hosts, Nonye and Debo! They take the lead in our new school year, and join two other students to be our 8th grade leaders.
We hear from Season 3 hosts, Naomi and Zoie, as they pass on recommendations on topics and guests-- what worked well, how to get people talking, and the whole process of practicing Health Ed life skills to create debates and discussions.
Make sure to check in on Part 1 as we met the other two hosts for our new season, Connor and Sparsh.
Subscribe and tune in to catch all of our episodes as the 2021-2022 school year begins!
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18min
August 19, 2021 Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 1: Connor & Sparsh) - S3 E20
Passing the torch!
We meet two of our Season 4 podcast hosts, Connor and Sparsh! They take the lead in our new school year, and join two other students to be our 8th grade leaders.
We hear from Season 3 hosts, Tami and David, as they pass on recommendations on topics and guests-- what worked well, how to get people talking, and the whole process of practicing Health Ed life skills to create debates and discussions.
Make sure to check in on Part 2 as we meet the other two hosts for our new season, Debo and Nonye.
Subscribe and tune in to catch all of our episodes as the 2021-2022 school year begins!
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21min
May 24, 2021 Farewell to Our Fearless Leaders - S3 E19
8th graders recap the podcast experience!
Tami, David, Naomi, and Zoie discuss the process of being our 8th grade hosts this school year in Season 3 of our podcast. We listen to their overall thoughts, specific topic highlights, the difficulties of being in charge, things they will and will not miss, and their development as leaders through it all.
Resources:
Students: "16 Things For Teens To Do This Summer" from CBS News.
Parents: "How To Help Your Kids Transition To High School" from TheConversation.com
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24min
April 26, 2021 Appearance, Style, & Dress Codes in Teenage Life - S3 E18
Appearances. Are they deceiving, or truly a glimpse of the unseen?
This week's 8th grade hosts, Tami and David, interview classmates Sabrina and Mia and all four students discuss dress codes in school and the pressures of style and appearance that teens face. The group specifically considers the impact of clothing styles, social media, celebrity influencers, school uniforms, sexualization, societal trends, personal expression, and economic, race, and gender differences.
RESOURCES
Provoking Article: Tweens and Fitting In: Wearing Brand Name Clothes May Be Worth It
Stress Management: How To Handle Fashion Pressure and be Confident in Your Skin
Decision Making: Peer Pressure & Its Influence on Teens
Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.
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25min
March 26, 2021 The Generation Gap? Teens Interview Teachers - S3 E17
Generation to Generation...
This week's hosts, Naomi and Zoie interview middle school teachers Ms. Cushing and Mr. Weis. The 8th graders ask about the adults' adolescent experience, focusing on the major differences between then and now and all the life lessons learned. Specifics include technology, school, family values, news and media, and any recommendations to their younger self.
RESOURCES
Pew Research Center - What We Know About Gen Z So Far
Purdue Global - Generational Differences Infographic
Herosmyth - Statistics on How Each Generation Uses Technology
Tune in after our spring break for more episodes! Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast throughout the school year.
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30min
March 10, 2021 The Impact of Celebrity Status & Media Fame on Teens - S3 E16
Fame! Is it all it's cracked up to be?
This week's 8th grade hosts, Tami and David, interview classmates Katie and Paridhi and all four students discuss celebrity status and topics related to the entertainment industry. Specifics include social media influencers, mental health, fame and childhood, cancel culture, social media balance, and recommendations to young people.
RESOURCES
How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters - Newport Academy
Social Media & Celebrity Culture is Harming Young People - The Guardian
TikTok is Breeding Child stars. Psychologists Say What Comes Next Won't Be Pretty - The Insider
Emotional Impact of Online Fame on Child Influencers - UAE Education
Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.
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34min
February 19, 2021 Maturing Through Middle School - S3 E15
From childhood to teen years!
This week's hosts, Naomi and Zoie interview classmates Julian and Emanuel and all four 8th graders discuss the middle school experience, focusing on lessons learned from 6th to 8th grade. Specifics include elementary worries about recess, lunch, and homework, physical growth and stress management, social circles and true friendships, and excitement for high school.
RESOURCES
Students:
MindBe Education - 30 Mindfulness Activities for Teens
Parents:
Parent Learning Center - Expectations That Your Teen Will Appreciate In The Future
Teachers:
Chicago Tribune - 'No worse fate than failure': How pressure to keep up is overwhelming students
Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.
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30min

FAQs about Life Is The Future:

How many episodes does Life Is The Future have?

The podcast currently has 183 episodes available.