Best Mandy Mitchell Podcasts (2025)

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#72 Inside CILC — Field Ed, Roam From Home, and the Future of Virtual Learning 35:01

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth turns the spotlight to co-hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell to explore the work they lead at the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC). For more than 30 years—long before the digital pivot of 2020—CILC has been connecting classrooms and communities to museums, zoos, aquariums,…

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#71 Virtual Field Trips + Student Collaborations = Low-Lift, High-Impact Solutions for Global Competence 31:25

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In this special episode of Why Distance Learning, the tables turn—Seth Fleischauer steps into the guest seat as co-hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell interview him about the purpose, design, and future of Global Learning Live, Banyan Global Learning’s next-generation experiential global learning program. They explore what authentic global lea…

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#70 How Virtual Clubs Transform School Culture with Pearson's Cindy Carbajal 38:11

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Educators often assume that clubs, activities, and school culture must happen in person—that building belonging in virtual learning is limited or even impossible. Many imagine distance learners as isolated kids behind screens, missing the social experiences that shape identity, leadership, and community. But what if that assumption is simply wrong?…

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#320 | NAVIGATING MOTHERHOOD AND GRIEF | WITH HALEY SMITH 47:14

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Welcome Back, to the Happy Mama Movement Podcast In this heartfelt conversation, I met with Hayley Smith to discuss the often hidden experiences of motherhood, particularly in the face of grief and illness. Hayley shares her journey as a mother of three, focusing on the harrowing diagnosis of her daughter, Elsie Rae, with cancer. They explore the e…

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#319 | BRINGING MATRESCENCE INTO HOSPITAL BIRTHING SUITES | WITH EMILY MITCHELL 30:15

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WELCOME BACK TO THE HAPPY MAMA MOVEMENT PODCAST. In this weeks episode, I speak with Emily Mitchell to explore the concept of matrescence, our grand transition into motherhood, and the importance of support systems during the postpartum period. Emily shares her personal journey, including the trauma of her first birth experience and how it shaped h…

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#69 Can You Feel Art Through A Screen? MFA Boston Says Yes (with Cassie Bride and Lauren Yockel) 34:54

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Tami Moehring, and Allyson Mitchell welcome Cassie Bride, Director of School Programs, and Lauren Yockel, School Programs Education Specialist at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). Together, they explore how one of the nation’s most renowned cultural institutions is transforming …

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# 318 | BREAKDOWNS LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGHS | WITH MANDY JACKSON 32:48

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Welcome back, Mama's. This week, Amanda Jackson and I explore the profound journey of motherhood and Matrescence, discussing the emotional and physical transformations that come with becoming a mother. We delve into the struggles of adjusting to new identities, the importance of self-care, and the need to listen to one's body. Amanda shares her per…

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#317 | TAKE THE MIC | POST-DIAGNOSIS MOTHERHOOD | WITH KRISTEN KILLORAN 18:37

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Welcome back to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. In this Take the Mic episode, I’m honoured to share the voice of Kirsten Calloran — a Mama Rising coach and lactation consultant from County Wicklow, Ireland — whose story reaches straight into the heart of motherhood’s deepest transformations. Kirsten invites us into her journey through post-diagnos…

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#68 The Future of Distance Learning: USDLA’s Pat Cassella on AI, Hybrid Teaching, and Access for All 33:01

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell and Tami Moehring welcome Pat Cassella—Executive Director of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), VP of Worldwide Sales at VDO360, and founder of ETC Video. Pat traces the evolution of video technology in education, healthcare, government, and cor…

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#316 | UNDERSTANDING MATERNAL AMBIVALENCE | WITH DR MARGOT LOWY 38:57

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WELCOME, MAMAS, TO THE MAMA MOVEMENT PODCAST. In this conversation, Today Dr. Margot Lowy and myself delve into the often overlooked topic of maternal ambivalence, exploring the complex emotional landscape of motherhood. Dr. Lowy emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both the loving and bitter feelings that come with being a mother, advocating…

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#315 | HEALING FROM ABUSE AND FINDING YOUR STRENGTH IN MOTHERHOOD | WITH LUCY WYLDE 33:48

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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today I’m joined by Lucy Wylde — coach for women and mothers, matrescence guide, personal trainer, and perinatal wellbeing specialist. With raw honesty and poetic strength, Lucy shares the story of her early experiences of motherhood — from medical trauma and personal betrayal to po…

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#67 What Football Teaches Us About Character, Leadership, and Virtual Learning with Jerry Csaki 38:35

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Many people think of distance learning as impersonal—a screen separating students from real connection. But at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it’s doing the exact opposite. It’s bringing students face-to-face with legends, life lessons, and the values that make great teams—and great people. In this episode, Jerry Csaki, Senior Director of Youth, Ed…

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#314 | THE REAL BATTLE OF MANAGING WORK AND MOTHERHOOD | WITH ASHLEY CHANG 27:50

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#312 | THE REBUBLIC OF PARENTHOOD | WITH RHIANNON LUCY COSSLETT 33:09

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Welcome, dear listener, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. In this conversation, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz speaks with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett — journalist, author, and columnist for The Guardian and Vogue — about the profound emotional and political layers of motherhood. Through her own journey, Rhiannon reflects on the uncertainty …

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#313 | TAKE THE MIC| RECLAIMING SEXUALITY IN MATRESCENCE | WITH LEE TRACY 21:24

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Welcome back, beautiful mamas, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. In this heartfelt and deeply persona TAKE THE MIC episode, Lee Tracey — a Sex Educator, Matrescence Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Acupuncturist — shares her story of awakening, healing, and reclamation. Through her own matrescence journey, Lee uncovered not only th…

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#311 | NORMALISING BREAKS AND BREAKDOWNS | AMY TAYLOR KABBAZ 18:42

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Welcome back, mamas. In this return episode, I want to share something close to my heart — a reflection on my own journey through burnout, vulnerability, and change. Over the past few months, I’ve been reminded just how hard it can be to pause, to admit that we’re struggling, and to honour our need for rest. Motherhood asks so much of us, and yet w…

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#66 Kids Use Podcasting and Friendship to Thrive Online (with Homeschoolers Maddie and Ella) 38:18

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Many adults assume that kids only tolerate online learning—that it’s isolating, transactional, and never as “real” as learning in person. But what if students themselves told a different story? What if distance learning could be creative, inspiring, and a place to make authentic friendships? In this episode, we meet Maddie (11) and Ella (13), co-ho…

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(Rewind) #41 BOLD Moves: How Virtual Schools Are Redefining Education in Florida with Mandy Perry 39:45

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In this episode of the Why Distance Learning? Podcast, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring revisit one of their most popular episodes as they welcome Mandy Perry, a virtual school principal and president of the Blended and Online Learning Discovery (BOLD) of Florida Executive Board. Mandy shares her timeless journey in virtu…

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#65 Turning Virtual Learning into a Multiplayer Experience with Ben Somers 40:49

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Many educators associate virtual learning with isolation, disengagement, and students passively staring at screens. But what if the opposite were possible? What if distance learning could be thrilling, social, even addictive—in all the right ways? In this episode, we meet Ben Somers, founder and CEO of Recess.gg, an online platform transforming vir…

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#64 Teaching Kindergarten Online? Yes, It Works—with Joy, Props, & Puppets (and Nancy Grim!) 35:21

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Many educators (and parents) believe that teaching kindergarten online is impossible. Young children are assumed to lack the attention span, tech skills, or maturity to thrive in a virtual setting. During the pandemic, even seasoned teachers struggled to keep their youngest students engaged. In this episode, Nancy Grim, a veteran early childhood ed…

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#63 The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 2) with Dr. Tovah Sheldon 45:31

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Too often, educational change is approached with a top-down, impersonal strategy—especially in virtual settings. Leaders are handed new tools, frameworks, and mandates but given little space for reflection, values alignment, or the flexibility needed to make change stick. The result? Burnout, survival mode, and disjointed systems that don’t serve s…

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#62 The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 1) with Dr. Chris Harrington 34:55

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Too often, distance learning gets dismissed as fragmented or disjointed, seen as a patchwork of tech tools rather than a cohesive educational system. Teachers feel pulled in too many directions, and programs struggle to sustain impact beyond the novelty of going virtual. In this episode, Dr. Chris Harrington - leader of the EmpowerEd Research Insti…

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#61 CTE Thrives Online: High STEP's Amanda Bell Shows Us How 30:28

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Can hands-on career training truly happen online? Skeptics argue that virtual education falls short when it comes to preparing students for high-touch, high-stakes professions—especially in healthcare. Amanda Bell, a visionary CTE leader and creator of High STEP Virtual Academy, proves otherwise. In this episode, Amanda shares how she’s revolutioni…

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#60 Live Gaming for Growth: Social‑Emotional Learning Through Play with CoLab's Alan Tang 38:31

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Tami Moehring, and Allyson Mitchell welcome Alan Tang, founder of Collaboration Laboratory, to explore the power of play as a core instructional strategy in live virtual learning. They dig into what happens when games aren’t the reward—but the curriculum itself. Alan shares how CoLab uses …

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#310 | HOW TO ACTUALLY EMBODY SELF-COMPASSION | WITH BELINDA HAAN 33:43

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Welcome to this episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by mindfulness teacher and founder of The Compassion Project, Belinda Haan. With warmth and honesty, Belinda shares how perfectionism and self-doubt marked her early motherhood years—and how compassion, not criticism, became her most powerful tool. We talk about: Unrealis…

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#309 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH DR. ANGELE CLOSE 19:55

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Welcome to this soulful and deeply honest episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. In today’s solo Mama Rising story, we hear from Dr. Angele Close — clinical psychologist, author, and motherhood coach — as she shares her personal matrescence journey. What began with the excitement of becoming a mother to three children unfolded into a deeply tr…

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#59 What Florida Gets Right About Virtual Schools with Desiré Mosser 39:11

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts sit down with Desiré Mosser, a veteran instructional coach supporting over 125 virtual educators at Pasco eSchool and Vice President of BOLD (Blended Online Learning Discovery of Florida). A former brick-and-mortar science teacher turned online education leader, Desiré brings over two decades of …

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#308 | WHY SUPPORTING THE MAMA IS WHAT NEURODIVERSE KIDS NEED | WITH STACEY ERIN 50:48

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A fresh perspective for the overwhelmed mother Welcome, dear listener, to another honest and heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Stacey Erin — Social Worker, Therapist, Coach and a fiercely loving mother who works with families navigating the social and emotional wellbeing of neurodivergent chil…

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#307 | MATERNAL ACTIVISM THROUGH OUR STORIES | WITH JAYDE KIRCHERT 37:06

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Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Jayde Kirchert — mother, writer, director, and Artistic Director of Citizen Theatre. Jayde’s latest work Ripening explores the complex terrain of motherhood and birth through a bold, theatrical lens — and in this deeply honest conversation, she shares her…

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A Story of Us with John Gurche (Paleoartist) 26:57

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In this episode of A Story of Us, Nagarathna Balakrishna chats with renowned paleoartist John Gurche (https://gurche.com/) as he candidly reflects on his early journey into reconstructing our ancestors, shares how he blends science and art in his work, navigates the creative and ethical challenges of reconstruction, and offers thoughtful advice for…

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#58 Tiered Support in Virtual and Hybrid Learning with Dr. Lori Wiggins 31:32

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How can distance learning meet the vastly different needs of students who are disengaged, displaced, or underserved—and still deliver equity, engagement, and academic excellence? In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Dr. Lori Wiggins, principal of Pasco eSchool, shares how her team runs 12 distinct programs under one virtual roof using a tiered…

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#306 | PUTTING MOTHERHOOD ON YOUR RESUME | WITH GIFTY ENRIGHT 38:06

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Redrawing the Lines: Boundaries, Worth, and the True Value of Motherhood Welcome to this powerful new episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Gifty Enright — wellbeing and diversity expert, author, and internationally respected leadership coach. With her signature wit and wisdom, Gifty challenges the status quo and reminds …

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#57 Digital PE for the Real World: Physical Wellness Meets Edtech with Joe Titus 43:11

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In this episode of Why Distance Learning, Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Joe Titus, founder and CEO of Hiveclass, to reimagine what physical education can look like in the digital age. They explore how Hiveclass brings inclusive, skill-based movement instruction to students who are often left out of traditional PE—whe…

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#305 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH CLAIRE HOLLOWAY 19:04

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A Quiet Moment Together on The Happy Mama Movement Podcast In this solo episode, we're joined by one of our incredible Mama Rising® Movement Facilitators, Claire Holloway—a devoted guide for women on the journey of matrescence and the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings. Claire opens her heart and shares her personal story of becoming a moth…