Best Candace Fleming Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 5 - Candace Fleming with Families of Conviction 32:17

5h ago32:17

32:17

Prepare to be inspired by Candace Fleming, an inspiring reflector of God’s amazing grace, as she shares how her daily walk with God provides her with purpose, strength, and joy. Facing trials that would challenge many, she and her husband, Willy (currently incarcerated) stand firmly on God's promises, reflecting His glory and grace in all they do. …

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Unlocking the Secrets of a Curious Mind "The Mind FCK" Way With Amazing Soul 57:16

4h ago57:16

57:16

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday!! Amazing Soul's journey of healing will inspire anyone feeling trapped by their own pain. After two decades of crippling lower back pain, she discovered a transformative path of introspection that changed everything. By embracing her pain as a teacher, she uncovered her purpose through a deep understanding of p…

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Zooming In on Peter Reynolds' Creative Compass Lounge with Kate Farrell 34:05

7h ago34:05

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By Melissa Milner

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Episode 6 - Chloe Wilder a Domestic Violence Survivor 32:21

6h ago32:21

32:21

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Super SMART Women, we sat down with Chloe Wilder, a Campaign Fundraising Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Visionaries of the Year program. At just 24, Chloe is making waves with her servant heart and incredible ability to recognize and uplift those around her. But behind Chloe’s inspiring profe…

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From Nursing to Counseling: A Holistic Path with Denise Schonwald 55:31

21d ago55:31

55:31

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday!! Discover the transformative journey of Denise Schonwald, a former critical care nurse turned licensed mental health counselor, as she integrates the worlds of mental and physical health. Her inspiring narrative, alongside insights from her children's book "Getting Back to Happy," reveals the profound connectio…

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Zooming In on Music Education with Jon Ryan from Ball in the House 46:16

2h ago46:16

46:16

Melissa chats with Jon Ryan, founder of the acapella group Ball in the House. Ryan discusses the group's origins, evolution, and educational outreach. Ball in the House teaches K-12, emphasizing performance, songwriting, and music history.By Melissa Milner

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Episode 4 - Tamara Payne with Ensemble Coworking and Sparkyard 33:19

6d ago33:19

33:19

Get ready for an uplifting conversation with Tamara Payne - a dynamic connector, community builder, marketing expert, empowering speaker, and Mentor with a capital M. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, entrepreneurship, and strategy, Tamara continues to make a significant impact in the Fort Worth Entrepreneurship Community as the Founde…

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Embracing Love and Growth: A Journey of Self-Reflection and Gratitude 52:40

29d ago52:40

52:40

Send us a text Therapy Thursday!! After a summer of soul-searching and self-care, Janet Hale, our beloved "hippie mama," returns to kick off Season Four of Essential Mental Healing with a heartwarming and honest reflection on mental health. Imagine the profound impact of a child's wisdom when Janet's daughter gently nudges her to confront her strug…

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The Teacher As Author with Megan Daly 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Melissa talks with Megan Daly, the author of My Teacher Doesn't Like Me. Megan shares the inspiration for her first book and her writing and publishing process.By Melissa Milner

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Episode 3 - Ginny Moring with Choices Clinic 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Ginny Moring, Executive Director of Choices Clinic and Life Resource Center, shares insight into working and volunteering for a non-profit. Her passion is contagious and her motivation is inspiring. Ginny's team is close knit and incredibly supportive - find out why as you hear a little about her journey. The book Ginny mentions in the podcast is: …

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Episode 2 - What is Super SMART Women? 16:37

2M ago16:37

16:37

In today’s episode of the Super SMART Women podcast, host and CEO Karen Medina introduces herself and shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Super SMART Women. Karen reflects on the incredible women who shaped her life and career, from her Girl Scout leader to a dedicated teacher, a powerful mentor, and a lifelong friend who reflects her…

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Zooming In on Genocide Education with Janet Singer Applefield 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

In this episode, Melissa speaks with Janet Singer Applefield, author of Becoming Janet. She is a child survivor of the Holocaust, author, notable speaker, and change agent. Janet spoke about her years of hiding in plain sight, how she helped get the MA Genocide Bill passed, the story of her book getting written, and her resilience through it all.…

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Episode 1 - Kathy Elrod and Servant Leadership 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Kathy Elrod, CEO of Windmill Consulting and Sales Superstar, shares her wisdom, insight and encouragement with our audience. A Servant Leader at heart and a powerful motivator. Join me to hear a little about her journey. Two books that Kathy mentions in the podcast are: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.franklincovey.com/books/the-7…

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Zooming In on Sound Play in the Classroom with Hayes Greenfield 41:44

1M ago41:44

41:44

In this episode, Melissa speaks with Hayes Greenfield, the founder of Creative Sound Play, an interconnected, play-based, generative learning system for Pre-K educators. Hayes shares about his book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher’s Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skill. The …

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Zooming In on Optimized Learning with Paul Solarz 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

Is your classroom filled with self-driven, collaborative learners? Do you wish your students were more confident and independent? In this episode, Melissa talks again with Paul Solarz who has created am amazing book, Optimized Learning, that helps teachers reach these ideals. Have a classroom where students have purpose and a clear sense of directi…

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Finding Solace: Music as a Pathway to Healing with Heather Hill 53:23

7M ago53:23

53:23

Send us a text Therapy Thursday! What if music could be your sanctuary in the storm of life? Join us as we uncover the transformative journey of Heather Hill, a singer-songwriter from the Blue Mountains of Canada. Heather opens up about her transition from a corporate career back to her true passion for music, all while balancing the demands of mot…

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

7M 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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Zooming In on Narrative Nonfiction with Candace Fleming 41:40

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

7M 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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Zooming In on Teacher Creativity with Jane Reynolds 36:00

7M 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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Healing Dialogues on Family, Spirituality, and Queer Inclusivity with Ann Russo 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday! When the path of self-discovery intersects with the embrace of one's true identity, the journey can be transformative. That's a truth our guest, Ann Russo, knows well as a psychotherapist and advocate for culturally affirming care. Together with the heartening presence of Janet Hale, we traverse the tender terr…

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

8M 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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Zooming In on Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks with Evan Whitehead 40:21

8M 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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The Teacher As Encourager of Logic 1:47

8M 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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Zooming In on Math Puzzles with Dr.Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record 42:59

8M 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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Zooming In on Math Student Vital Actions with Jen Hawkins 25:31

9M 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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Powerful Poem: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk 4:52

9M 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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The Remarkable Journey from Disability to Health through Mental Power with Brandy Gillmore 48:40

9M ago48:40

48:40

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday! Have you ever considered the possibility that your mind might hold the key to relieving your physical pain? Brandy Gillmore joins me, Candace Fleming, for an eye-opening discussion that will challenge what you think you know about the healing process. Brandy's remarkable journey from relying on a wheelchair , w…

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Spring Episode Preview 19:04

9M ago19:04

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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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Resilience and Faith: A Sister's Tale of Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Essential Mental Healing with Amanda Parks 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday!! Facing life's storms with unwavering courage, my sister Amanda and I, Candace Fleming, come together in a raw exchange on the trials and triumphs of Essential Mental Healing. Amanda, a beacon of resilience, unfolds her narrative from teen motherhood to the hallways of nursing, painting a picture of the grit an…

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Students' Thoughts About Chess 7:16

10M ago7:16

7:16

In this minisode, Melissa's students share why they love chess and why they think it should be played in schools.By Melissa Milner

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John Miles on Transforming Trauma into Triumph and Living Passionately 53:12

10M ago53:12

53:12

Send us a text Therapy Thursday!! When life throws curveballs, it's the stories of triumph and relentless pursuit of purpose that fuel our resilience. Navy veteran John Miles embodies this spirit, transforming personal tragedy into a beacon of hope through the Passion Struck movement. Join us as John shares the profound experiences that shaped his …

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Rewind: Top Ten Math Routines with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record 38:35

10M ago38:35

38:35

This is a rewind episode. This was originally published on February 19, 2021. It has the most downloads of all my episodes. Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record collaborate to create a top ten list of math routines.By Melissa Milner

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The Many Benefits of Students Playing Chess 8:04

10M ago8:04

8:04

In this episode, Melissa talks about the many benefits of students playing chess. From spatial reasoning and critical thinking skills to patience and time management, chess is a valuable addition to your indoor recess games and/or math centers.By Melissa Milner

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Zooming In on Cult Education with Janja Lalich 31:38

10M ago31:38

31:38

In this episode, Melissa talks to Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, who is an international authority on cults, extremism, and coercion. Janja's work is promoting a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults with the intent to avoid their manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. Janja explains why people get into cults and the im…

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The Teacher As Film Editor: The Bad Bits 5:09

11M ago5:09

5:09

In this Teacher As Film Editor minisode, Melissa talks about Walter Murch's term the "bad bits." Teachers are like film editors who sometimes cut out the "bad bits" of their lessons to meet the needs of their students.By Melissa Milner

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Embracing Parenthood's Unpredictable Twists: Homeschooling, Technology, and Healing Generational Trauma With Corene Lavhan 1:11:18

11M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Send us a text When my dear friend Corene Johnson faced her child's severe illness, she made a valiant pivot to homeschooling—a decision that would unknowingly become her family's saving grace during the pandemic. As Corene shares her story, you'll witness the weight of parental choices under societal scrutiny and the unexpected affirmation found i…

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Zooming In on a Mindhunter with Dr. Ann Burgess 28:07

11M ago28:07

28:07

Melissa speaks with Dr. Ann Burgess, a leading forensic and psychiatric nurse who worked for the FBI for over two decades. Dr. Ann tells how she educated FBI agents in data collection and organizing their research. She also shares about her college teaching her work to help with threat assessment in schools.…

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The Teacher As Film Editor: Student Accommodations 10:53

11M ago10:53

10:53

In this episode, Melissa shares Walter Murch's thoughts about editing as a "discovery of a path." Student accommodations are discussed as a path for general education teachers to reach the diverse learners in their classroom. The Multi-Tiered System of Support and District Curriculum Accommodation Plans are discussed.…

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Breaking The Status Quo: A Heartfelt Discourse on Family, Community, and Overcoming Adversity 1:18:13

11M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Send us a text Therapy Thursday!! Janet and I bare our souls as we recount the trials and victories that have shaped us, from the resilience required to pretend financial stability for our children to the relentless pursuit of education. We toast to the power of support and the indomitable spirit of perseverance, sharing tales of basketball practic…

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Exploring Sexual Enlightenment: Harnessing Tantra for Intimacy and Personal Growth with Dr. Elsbeth and Freddy Zental 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday!! Embark on a transformative exploration with us as we welcome Dr. Elsbeth and Freddy Zental from the Tantra Nova Institute to uncover the profound connection between intimacy, sexuality, and personal growth. Their wisdom illuminates how ancient tantric practices can be harnessed as a powerful tool for deepening…

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Strengthening Bonds: Love, Friendship, and Resilience in Marriage with Scott and Shate Hayes 54:18

12M ago54:18

54:18

Send us a text It's Therapy Thursday!! When you think of marriage, do you picture a best friend by your side through thick and thin? Scott and Shate from the Love Haze podcast join us to unravel the threads of love, friendship, and healing in relationships. As we wade through the seasonal stress and the pursuit of personal and professional growth, …

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Discovering Tranquility: A Journey in Embracing Surrender and Overcoming Challenges 48:23

1y ago48:23

48:23

Send us a text Therapy Thursday! Have you ever felt the profound peace that comes from surrendering control? This episode is a heart-to-heart conversation between myself, your host Candace Fleming, and my mother, Janet Hale, as we shed light on our journeys to discovering tranquility in letting go. We unmask the beauty of embracing surrender and th…

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Zooming In on Poetry with Penelope Pelizzon 45:44

1y ago45:44

45:44

In the 100th episode of The Teacher As...Melissa chats with professor and poet Penelope Pelizzon. We chat about her genesis of becoming the successful poet that she is and her ideas about teaching poetry to all ages of students. We get into the weeds about rhyme and theme and she talks about the process of writing a book of poetry like her latest c…

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Top Five Teacher As...Episodes/Upcoming 100th Episode 6:28

1y ago6:28

6:28

In this minisode, Melissa shares the top five most downloaded episodes since the podcast started in July of 2020 in honor of the 100th episode coming out on 12/3/23.By Melissa Milner

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Exploring the Complexity of ADHD: Dyslexia, Trauma and the Promise of Neurofeedback with Dr. Connie McReynolds 49:53

1y ago49:53

49:53

Send us a text Therapy Thursday!! What if everything you thought you knew about ADHD was just the tip of the iceberg? Join us as we explore this question with Dr. Connie McReynolds, a seasoned expert in rehabilitation psychology. The deep dive into the complex world of ADHD diagnosis and treatment starts with a riveting discussion on dyslexia and i…

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Zooming In on Curriculum Collaboration with Heather Leonard and Erin Burchill 24:18

1y ago24:18

24:18

In this episode, Melissa chats with Heather Leonard, a Pre-K-12 curriculum coordinator, and Erin Burchill, a K-8 Humanities curriculum coordinator. They share their strong focus on collaboration in order to eliminate the barriers that stop teachers from being able to implement the curriculum successfully.…

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The Teacher As Filmmaker/ Film Editing Introduction 4:03

1y ago4:03

4:03

In this minisode, Melissa introduces her shift in focus from film director to film editor. Melissa's research into the parallels of film editing and teaching are explored in this series of minisodes.By Melissa Milner

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The Healing Power of Laughter and Love in Mental Health 58:33

1y ago58:33

58:33

Send us a text When was the last time you truly took a hard look at your mental health? We're back for season three of Essential Mental Healing, and we're putting our own journey front and center, in a bid to help you navigate yours. Our discussions are going to be raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal, covering everything from unique healing strate…

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Zooming In on Kelly Dempsey's Design and Teaching Process 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

Kelly Dempsey returns to The Teacher As...Podcast. We talk about upcycling thrifted items and how Kelly teaches about a thrifting mindset in order to find great items to use for designs. Kelly sees everything in a thrift store as potential raw material. Kelly shares her design process and how she prepares to teach her classes. In addition, she give…

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