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Middle School Mary Poppins

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!

© 2025 Suzanne M.Swain, EDS LMSW - ChalkSpace Educational Productions - This podcast is the sole property of Suzanne M. Swain, EdS MSSW
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Episodes
  • S2 EP 13 - Holiday Eustress: Run Run Rudolph
    Dec 16 2025

    Happy holidays from Middle School Mary Poppins! In this heart-centered episode, Suzanne M. Swain, EdS, LMSW—your friendly neighborhood kid therapist—dives into a powerful holiday homophone: presents vs. presence. One is wrapped. The other is felt.

    Suzanne explores why time, attention, and shared experiences often mean more to kids than expensive gifts—and how families can use the holiday season to build gratitude, empathy, and real connection. From low-cost, high-impact traditions (like handmade gifts, wishing stars, love-heart ornaments, and family service projects) to practical ways kids can give back, learn life skills, and feel genuinely valued, this episode is packed with meaningful ideas you can actually use.

    You’ll also hear personal updates, including a shout-out from Lieutenant Steve and Suzanne’s very real (and very cool) journey into cyborg territory with a robot-assisted, 3D-printed knee replacement—happening the day this episode drops.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by holiday pressure, this episode is your reminder that kids want presence over presents—and that the simplest moments often become the most lasting memories.

    Contact Suzanne Swain:
    Email:
    suzanneswain@gmail.com
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    Suzanne Swain
    Produced By: StellaMix Podcast Production

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    23 mins
  • Special: Twas the Night Before Middle School Break
    Dec 15 2025

    Sharing a little bit of holiday cheer with you by creating a poem about life in middle school during the holiday season. Hope you enjoy it and happy holidays andMerry Christmas to you all.

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    3 mins
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