Julia interviews a recent middle school graduate about topics related to activism and finding your voice! This will be the final episode of Middle School Sucks as the creator focuses on another middle school-related project. Please contact the

Connecting with Yourself and Others in Middle School

Jun 15th, 2020 45m 38s

Please check out @middleschoolsuckspod on Instagram for the anti-racism resources outlined in the first minute of this episode! In this episode, Julia talks with a rising 10th grader about his middle school experience. They discuss exploring yo

Interview with a 7th Grade Student

Jun 5th, 2020 41m 39s

In this episode, Julia talks with Rosetta, a 7th grade student! They discuss many topics, including creative arts in middle school, lunchtime, clubs, creating a caring school community, and much more.

Graduation During Coronavirus

May 29th, 2020 39m 32s

How can we celebrate middle school graduation during the time of coronavirus? How can we make peace with this? In this episode, Julia discusses practical tools that answer each of these questions and ends with a guided meditation for 8th grade

The Benefits of Distance Learning

May 15th, 2020 49m 23s

Julia discusses the positive aspects of distance learning for middle schoolers. She also discusses two recent New York Times articles related to distance learning and the public perception of adolescents. She ends with advice for teachers, pare

Navigating Middle School in the Time of Corona

May 8th, 2020 42m 54s

In this episode, Julia discusses the negative aspects of distance learning while also providing useful tips and tools for parents, educators, and middle schoolers on how to deal with these negative aspects. She ends the episode with a grounding

Welcome to Middle School

Apr 29th, 2020 48m 26s

In the debut episode of Middle School Sucks, Julia gives an overview of the experience of entering middle school for the first time. She also provides middle schoolers, educators, and parents with useful tools to manage first day anxiety and sh