Best Melissa Reynolds Podcasts (2024)

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A Diamond in the Lot 19:23

13d ago19:23

19:23

Picture it...it's March 2004 and Todd is in Florida. Well, we all are but Todd is at the golf course in Florida getting ready to play a round with my dad. He walks around the car to get his golf clubs and steps on something! Listen to hear what it was and was happened to it!By Melissa Reynolds

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We're Back! 17:29

29d ago17:29

17:29

We are back for season 2 of We've Been Reynoldsed! Have you missed us?? May and June are exhausting for us! Is it the same for you and your family? It is never ending for 2 months straight... add in some tornado warnings and we are just about at the end of the proverbial rope! Let us know how May and June are going for you!…

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We're Going on a Summer Break! 2:31

1M ago2:31

2:31

We are going on a summer break! There will be no new episodes June and July 2024. We will be returning in August with bonus Patreon episodes, and back full-time in September. If you are a Patreon subscriber, we will be pausing all payments for June and July. You don’t need to do anything—it will be paused and you won’t be charged! If you are not a …

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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher TEASER 7:34

2M ago7:34

7:34

“One and one-half wandering Jews returned to their natural coasts,” Paul Simon wrote in 1983. “To resume old acquaintances and step out occasionally…and speculate who had been damaged the most.” Here Paul Simon was undeniably singing about Carrie Fisher in his song, “Hearts and Bones.” The ex-Simon and Garfunkler had been on-and-off with Carrie Fis…

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#245: The Science of Caring with Dr. Jon Baylin and Jessica Sinarski 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

We often get questions about whether teachers or other folks who interact with our kids can have blocked care. Or what about siblings? Also, can you have blocked care towards a spouse? Since we weren’t the first ones to name blocked care, we went to the source. We are thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Baylin, author of Brain…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice Part 2 16:11

2M ago16:11

16:11

In this minisode season finale, Melissa continues to share one of her favorite articles about voice and choice by Alfie Kohn. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. In addition, she talks about a time management concept that can be applied to the classroom and she looks back at the episodes of the fifth season.…

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86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton 1:33:56

2M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

They were called “the couple of the century.” They made eleven films together. The term “paparazzi” was even coined for them! It’s the one and only Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The world could not get enough of “Liz & Dick” throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their tumultuous relationship that spanned thirteen years and two marriages—and lots of …

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Zooming In on Narrative Nonfiction with Candace Fleming 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

Candace Fleming is an author of many fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. Among other things, Melissa and Candace talk about the research process, the power of nonfiction and how teachers can help students get more specific in their research.By Melissa Milner

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85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. TEASER 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

In today's episode, we’re making our hair big and puffy to head back to the 1980s, where we meet a young Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. Long before they became household names, these three-named celebrities met as aspiring actors and dated for nearly a decade. While "Sex & The City" explores dating in your 30s, this episode touches on t…

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#244 When Blocked Care Affects Your Marriage 35:23

2M ago35:23

35:23

Marriage is already hard, but add in parenting children with significant needs and blocked care, and staying married may seem impossible. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa answer two listener questions about marriage and blocked care with personal stories and practical tips. If you’re not married, you’ll still find insights you can apply to your cl…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice 7:23

2M ago7:23

7:23

In this minisode, Melissa shares from one of her favorite articles about voice and choice. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide by Alfie Kohn lays out the rationale for voice and choice as well as what it looks like in practice. In this minisode, Melissa highlights the rationale and she will highlight what it looks like in pract…

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84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Mel has been rewatching Season 1 of The Crown and felt inspired to cover Prince Edward VIII’s controversial relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson. History remembers the short-lived king abdicating the throne of England after his family and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin disapproved of him marrying the 2x divorcee. On the surface, thei…

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Teens on Notice 21:27

3M ago21:27

21:27

Todd and I have been teachers for decades and we have seen it all! We've seen the trends and the cliques and the exhaustion and we have noticed some changes in this generation of teens. Have you noticed them too??By Melissa Reynolds

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Zooming In on Teacher Creativity with Jane Reynolds 36:00

3M ago36:00

36:00

Jane Reynolds, sister of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, chats about her work in helping teachers tap into their creativity so they can model it for their students. Her teacher education work with her brothers, Peter and Paul, is revolutionary including their soon to be Teacher Learning and Creativity Center in Dedham, MA.…

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83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher TEASER 8:24

2M ago8:24

8:24

In our last episode, singer Eddie Fisher left his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for her friend Elizabeth Taylor, the movie starlet with ‘violet’ eyes. Eddie and Elizabeth had bonded over losing Mike Todd, Eddie’s best friend and Elizabeth’s husband, and fell into a whirlwind love affair. Now it’s 1959, and Eddie and Elizabeth are married. Was it w…

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#243: The Power of Community when Reclaiming Compassion with Kayla North 42:36

3M ago42:36

42:36

We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mo…

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Spitz! The Ultimate Gift? 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Todd's gift giving history is pretty epic...Toddles, a giant bear, an even more giant metal outdoor wall hanging. There are a lot of memories wrapped up in the gifts Todd has given me over the years and I'll cherish the memories but the actual gifts? Is your spouse a great gift giver?By Melissa Reynolds

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The Teacher As Proud Supporter of Students' Reading Lives 6:39

3M ago6:39

6:39

In this minisode, Melissa talks about the importance of read alouds and silent reading time. She shares some reading successes in her classroom and encourages teachers to reflect on how far their students have come.By Melissa Milner

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82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Fifty years before the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle, there was Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. In the early 1950s, crooner Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds were officially known as “America’s Sweethearts.” They were also best friends with actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd, and were even in each other…

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Vehicular Frustrations 24:11

3M ago24:11

24:11

We don't drive the fanciest cars and Todd loves a good minivan but wow did we get Reynoldsed with our 'good car" the other day! Car problems drive me crazy but they happen sometimes but of course this happened right before we really needed our good car to function properly!By Melissa Reynolds

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Zooming In on Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks with Evan Whitehead 40:21

3M ago40:21

40:21

Evan Whitehead, M.Ed. is an author, speaker, Mental Health Advocate, and the creator of Balance Boundaries and Breaks.™️ Evan shares his struggles with finding balance that brought him to his new focus of helping all educators find a healthy work/life balance.By Melissa Milner

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81. When Sam Taylor-Wood Met Aaron Johnson TEASER 7:54

3M ago7:54

7:54

Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s 24-year age gap defies all societal and gender norms. They met and fell in love when Sam—a 42-year-old, newly divorced mother of two—made her directorial debut with the film “Nowhere Boy,” starring an up-and-coming, 18-year-old Aaron. Within a year, they were engaged and expecting, and 15 years later, still seem genui…

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#242: How a Child’s Mental Health Impacts the Family with Amber Reynolds 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

Lisa and Amber Reynolds (our Director of Communications) chat about the challenges of parenting a young child struggling with mental illness. Amber shares candidly about what she wishes she had done differently, how her son’s mental illness affected her health, and how she’s overcoming blocked care. As an Enneagram 8, Amber loves advocating well fo…

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Projections & Fears 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

We try so hard not to project our fears and our opinions onto our kids! It can be hard sometimes...catching ourselves before we say something and realizing that what we might have said could've forced a fear onto them or changed their opinion of something or someone. Do you avoid projecting fears and opinions onto your kids?…

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The Teacher As Encourager of Logic 1:47

3M ago1:47

1:47

In this very short minisode, Melissa, with laryngitis, shares that listeners should go to the Episode 112 page on theteacheras.com to see her students' reflections about logic puzzles. The students share how the puzzles got easier with continued practice and how they created their own logic puzzles.By Melissa Milner

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80. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Garner 1:30:24

3M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

It was 2004, and our hometown hero, Ben Affleck, and America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Garner, were a Fever Pitch love story when they debuted their relationship at the Red Sox World Series. Fresh off breakups, these two lovebirds moved fast, getting pregnant and married within a year. Over the next decade, their domestic life was on display daily in …

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Zooming In on Math Puzzles with Dr.Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record 42:59

3M ago42:59

42:59

Dr. Nicki and Ann Elise share 10+ fun math puzzles you can use in your classroom tomorrow! Puzzles to practice math facts, understand algebra, and many more math concepts. "Puzzles are a portal to perseverance," Dr. Nicki Newton.By Melissa Milner

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79. When Annie Oakley Met Frank Butler TEASER 7:51

3M ago7:51

7:51

We’re getting in our time machine and heading back to the Wild West this week to visit Annie Oakley! And if you’re like us, maybe you’ve heard her name before but never really knew who Annie Oakley was. Well, Annie was a world-famous “sharpshooter” known for never missing a target with her rifle. Think Katniss Everdeen, old west style. Annie Oakley…

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#241: [workshop] What Shapes You: Unlocking Your Family System for Hope 1:00:29

4M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Generally, what we carry into our childhoods and throughout our adulthood is part of a wider series, even patterns, of behavior, traumas, and worldviews. In this workshop, Dr. Stoker will give a very brief overview of Family Systems theory. You will learn: highlights for Family Systems theory a narrative that will assist you in seeing systems more …

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Reynoldses Go to Florida 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

Going to Florida is a huge trip for us that we love! We have been driving to Florida yearly for so long and we have flown (or tried to fly) a couple times. We love this trip! We have so many incredible memories from these trips and so many things have happened to us during these travels and trips! Scary things, hilarious things, things that maybe w…

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78. When Beyoncé Met Jay-Z 2:03:16

4M ago2:03:16

2:03:16

You don’t become America’s Power Couple without facing some conspiracy theories, feuds with Kanye, and of course, leaked elevator footage. Yes, we are finally covering Beyoncé and Jay-Z! This is a BIG one, and truthfully we’ve been procrastinating it because of how much there is to discuss. But it’s time, and we’re going all the way back to the beg…

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Party like a Reynolds! 22:04

4M ago22:04

22:04

Oh my goodness! Kids parties and friends parties are the best! We absolutely love hosting parties with our friends, with our kids and our kid's friends! Whether it's at a super awesome venue or in our own backyard, we tend to go all out but with an eye on the bottom line too so our parties don't get too expensive! Don't love birthday cake? Listen t…

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Zooming In on Math Student Vital Actions with Jen Hawkins 25:31

4M ago25:31

25:31

In this episode, math educator Jen Hawkins shares the 7 student vital actions in the math classroom that are grounded in equity and logical thinking/reasoning. Jen talks about the importance of productive struggle as well as all students regularly using math vocabulary as they share their thinking.By Melissa Milner

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77. When Miranda Lambert Met Blake Shelton TEASER 8:11

4M ago8:11

8:11

Giddy up and mosey on down to the 2005 CMT Awards, where a hitched Blake Shelton and engaged Miranda Lambert set country fans abuzz with their undeniable chemistry. Their affair turned into a beloved country music couple, reminiscent of the iconic likes of Johnny & June and Faith & Tim. On their Oklahoma farm with seven dogs, Miranda and Blake drea…

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#240: Tangible Ideas for Processing Grief 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

Foster care and adoption are full of ambiguous losses and disenfranchised grief. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss the gap between expectations and reality which can lead to feelings of grief. They offer tangible practices, including writing, verbal processing, and bodywork. The importance of acknowledging and processing darker emotions suc…

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Eat. Play. Sleep 27:17

4M ago27:17

27:17

If there is one thing we are really used to- it's the newborn stage! Man, that part of parenthood can be exhilarating and exhausting and there is one thing that worked so well for us. Eat, play, sleep!By Melissa Reynolds

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Powerful Poem: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk 4:52

4M ago4:52

4:52

In this minisode, Melissa shares a powerful poem that she feels could be shared with students in fourth grade and up. It is about the process of changing and it's been around since the 70s.By Melissa Milner

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76. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part I 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

As the first Hollywood couple to go by a portmanteau, “Bennifer” is one of the most iconic couples of all-time. But why?! We’re revisiting the early 2000s to understand what made people obsessed with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s love story. In Part 1, we’re exploring the young couple’s first whirlwind romance before reuniting two decades later.…

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Penetanguishene Proud! 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

Our amazing hometown is like our own slice of Stars Hallow! We're sittin' & spittin' about our beloved town of Penetanguishene. Winterama. World Famous Dock Lunch. The waterfront. The people. Oh my gosh, I am obsessed!By Melissa Reynolds

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Spring Episode Preview 19:04

4M ago19:04

19:04

In this episode, Melissa shares her amazing Spring lineup of guests. Just to list a few, math educators Jen Hawkins, Ann Elise Record, and Dr. Nicki Newton return to The Teacher As…Podcast. Also, Daphne Russell - self proclaimed educational evolutionist and chaos pilot- will discuss reading.By Melissa Milner

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75. When Greta Gerwig Met Noah Baumbach TEASER 7:34

4M ago7:34

7:34

Today, we know Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach as the powerhouse writer-director couple that brought us movies like ‘Frances Ha,’ ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Little Women (2019)’, and yes, ‘Barbie.’ But when this duo first met, Greta was a little-known actress from the mumblecore indie film scene. Fourteen years her senior, Noah was married to a…

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#239: Fostering Children of Incarcerated Moms with Rebekah Cook 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

Rebekah Cook shares her experiences of fostering children of incarcerated moms through a ministry called Jonah’s Journey. She emphasizes the importance of establishing a relationship with the biological parents and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of this type of foster care. Rebekah also touches on her struggle with blocked care and how…

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We've Been Swiftied 24:21

5M ago24:21

24:21

Did you watch the Super Bowl? Everyone is talking about it in some way or another. We never usually tune into the Super Bowl like we did this year but we're seeing lots of opinions and controversy and wanted to add in some of our own.By Melissa Reynolds

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