<p>New here? Start with “Ridiculous Joy: It’s a Beautiful Life.”</p><p>It captures the heart of the show — helping middle schoolers (and the adults who love them) navigate emotions, pressure, and growing up with warmth, humor, & honesty. </p><p>——————————</p><p>A podcast for the kids who don’t fit the mold—and the adults who care about them. Maybe even ARE them still. </p><p><br></p><p>What if middle school wasn’t something to survive… but something to unlock?</p><p>Welcome to Middle School Mary Poppins—a smart, playful, research-informed podcast reimagining the most misunderstood years of human development. Think Mary Poppins 2.0 meets Mr. Rogers, with a splash of 80s–90s nostalgia, a dash of divergent thinking, and a whole lot of heart for kids navigating adolescence in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi! I’m Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW—veteran middle school teacher, child therapist, educational sociologist, and proud advocate for kids who think differently. I live and work near rural, rapidly
