Life Is The Future

Scott Todnem

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

  1. 2D AGO

    Growing Up Fast - Teens Talk Life Changes Before High School - S8 E11

    How do teens view the myriad of life changes they are experiencing? Video Podcast - Life Is The Future - Season 8, Episode 11This season's 8th grade hosts, Piper, Mwanashe, and Maddie review their year on the podcast. The teens discuss life changes, focusing on academics, friendships and social life, extracurriculars, growing up through middle school, advice to others, and look ahead to the transition into high school next year.What other concepts should the students have mentioned in this episode?Tune in soon as our Season 8 hosts interview the high school seniors who were in their spot 4 years ago. Season 4 meets Season 8, as the teens discuss life beyond middle school. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the 2025-2026 school year!BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    27 min

  2. APR 20

    Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Stress Management For Teens" | Podcast Understudy

    We present to you our 7th grade understudies! These students are a part of our Health Class Media Crew and help record raw, unedited footage of our podcast AND live, on-the-spot reflection both during and after each episode. Watch the behind-the-scenes of “Under Pressure - Stress Management For Teens” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E10. BACKGROUND This video series provides the public with a look into our recording ins-and-outs while simultaneously allowing younger students to learn from our 8th grade hosts. Imperfections are part of the learning process! We are witnessing the development of adolescents as they practice life skills and navigate the ever-growing internet world— all with a positive lens. 🎙️ Full podcast episode: Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/5Jjf-gh4OE8 Audio Only: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nbMOW9gyhyyKkNR3QmIIj DETAILS This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Maya and Reya. The teens take on the topic of stress in middle school and in life. This is another recurring conversation year-to-year, and for good reason. Specifics this week include academic expectations and standardized tests, athletics and extracurriculars, high school on the horizon, coping strategies, parent & teacher assistance, and recommendations to fellow teens. This week’s 7th grade understudies, Kyzen and Advik, offer their own opinions on important quotes, meaningful takeaways, and additions or corrections to their slightly older peers. REFLECTION Chime in: How did everyone do? What other related concepts did the students forget to mention in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two 8th grade hosts take over with a new topic and a new set of guests while our other two 7th grade understudies provide a sneak peek into the podcast and reflections of their own. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our work throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    27 min

  3. MAR 19

    Under Pressure - Stress Management For Teens? - S8 E10

    What do teens do to manage their stress? Video Podcast - Life Is The Future - Season 8, Episode 10 Stress: The body's response to change. Distress is a negative pressure or threat; the "bad" stress. Eustress is beneficial challenge; the "good" stress. This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Maya and Reya. The teens take on the topic of stress in middle school and in life. This is another recurring conversation year-to-year, and for good reason. Specifics this week include academic expectations and standardized tests, athletics and extracurriculars, high school on the horizon, coping strategies, parent & teacher assistance, and recommendations to fellow teens. What other concepts should the students have mentioned in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two Season 8 hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    29 min

  4. MAR 11

    Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Phone Life vs. Real Life" | Podcast Understudy

    We present to you our 7th grade understudies! These students are a part of our Health Class Media Crew and help record raw, unedited footage of our podcast AND live, on-the-spot reflection both during and after each episode. Watch the behind-the-scenes of “Connected or Consumed? Teens Talk Phone Use” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E9. BACKGROUND This video series provides the public with a look into our recording ins-and-outs while simultaneously allowing younger students to learn from our 8th grade hosts. Imperfections are part of the learning process! We are witnessing the development of adolescents as they practice life skills and navigate the ever-growing internet world— all with a positive lens. 🎙️ Full podcast episode: Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/4jmtHR5MX4c Audio Only: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nkqwfOENLvB4xUEAQp4uB DETAILS This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Sarah and Aanya. The teens take on the topic of phone use and its impact in teenage life. They talk about managing screen time, social media, age limits and maturation, overnight phone habits, safety issues, communication concerns, and recommendations to fellow teens. This week’s 7th grade understudies, Nivi and Aaliyah, offer their own opinions on important quotes, meaningful takeaways, and additions or corrections to their slightly older peers. REFLECTION Chime in: How did everyone do? What other related concepts did the students forget to mention in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two 8th grade hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests while our other two 7th grade understudies provide a sneak peek into the podcast and reflections of their own. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our work throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    21 min

  5. MAR 3

    Connected or Consumed? Teens Talk Phone Use - S8 E9

    How do teens view smartphone use in the 21st century? Video Podcast - Life Is The Future - Season 8, Episode 9 This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Sarah and Aanya. The teens take on the topic of phone use and its impact in teenage life. They talk about managing screen time, social media, age limits and maturation, overnight phone habits, safety issues, communication concerns, and recommendations to fellow teens. What other concepts should the students have mentioned in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two Season 8 hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT  🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    36 min

  6. FEB 19

    Attention as a Superpower - Animated AudioBlog

    Motivation through Animation! Check out this audio blog-- having fun and continuing a series using Adobe Character Animator and other creative tools. What do you think? Feedback welcome :) Read the full blog post here: https://lifeisthefuture.com/teaching-blog/attention We live in an era that competes for our attention 24/7. Even boredom now comes with a screen attached. Notifications. Tabs. Messages. Games, music, video… you name it. All of this background noise can prompt random and distracting thoughts. And this is just in reference to smartphones. The good news? Attention is trainable. And learning how to mindfully aim it might be one of the most important life skills you’ll ever develop— not just for school or work, but for social relationships, self-confidence, and overall resiliency. Listen in for details. "The Distracted Mind," "Deep Work," "Mindset," "When," and more books & resources: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand/list/17A4NA0XZJGP2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfscottampersand_8CAC9583RP857ZR8K0WZ BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    11 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Behind the Mic: Teens Unpack "Holidays Through Teen Eyes" | Podcast Understudy

    We present to you our 7th grade understudies! These students are a part of our Health Class Media Crew and help record raw, unedited footage of our podcast AND live, on-the-spot reflection both during and after each episode. Watch the behind-the-scenes of “Holidays Through Teen Eyes” - Life Is The Future Podcast - S8 E8. BACKGROUND This video series provides the public with a look into our recording ins-and-outs while simultaneously allowing younger students to learn from our 8th grade hosts. Imperfections are part of the learning process! We are witnessing the development of adolescents as they practice life skills and navigate the ever-growing internet world— all with a positive lens. 🎙️ Full podcast episode: Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/b1tGMKSxmOo Audio Only: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78y880H4aTSHcF17oEaRvr DETAILS This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Emma and Ishani. The teens take on the topic of holidays while growing up-- specifically focusing on December traditions and Christmas. They talk about the excitement changes, celebrating in a unique manner, religious differences, travel, gift-giving, family get-togethers, and keeping the holiday spirit through teenage years. This week’s 7th grade understudies, Nivi and Aaliyah, offer their own opinions on important quotes, meaningful takeaways, and additions or corrections to their slightly older peers. REFLECTION Chime in: How did everyone do? What other related concepts did the students forget to mention in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two 8th grade hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests while our other two 7th grade understudies provide a sneak peek into the podcast and reflections of their own. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our work throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

    39 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    Christmas Traditions? From Santa to Self-Awareness - Holidays Through Teen Eyes (Part 2) - S8 E8

    What do holidays look like as an aging teen? This week's 8th grade hosts, Piper and Mwanashe, partner up to interview classmates Emma and Ishani. The teens take on the topic of holidays while growing up-- specifically focusing on December tradition and Christmas. They talk about the excitement changes, celebrating in a unique manner, religious differences, travel, gift-giving, family get-togethers, and keeping the holiday spirit through teenage years. This is Part 2 of their mini-series about holiday traditions. Part 1 focused on Halloween: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1u1D9cug7pyXBHrQv9FFj0?si=WaTwP99CTlmuJTjDiIPb4w Stay tuned for Part 3 in the new year!What other concepts should the students have mentioned in this episode? Tune in soon as our other two Season 8 hosts, Maddie and Arbaaz, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the 2025-2026 school year! BOOKING & CONTACT 🛒 Shop & Gift Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand 🗞️ Email Newsletter: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/LifeIsTheFutureNewsletter 🎙️ Partner Program: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com/partner-program 📲 Teaching insight, blog posts, books, and more: ⁠http://LifeIsTheFuture.com

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

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  • Creator
    Scott Todnem
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scott Todnem