Mrs. Tolman Saves the World

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Real talk and tools for middle school and high school students who just need that motivation or push to do ALL the things without feeling overwhelmed. Am I saving the world? Probably not, but I am helping students like you on the daily.

Linda Tolman


    • Nov 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    E. 45 You belong here

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 7:42


    In this episode, I am sharing what we have started at our school in hopes that you will be inspired to do the same. Our club is designed to ensure that you know that you are welcome here, and more importantly that you have a team of allies by your side. Texas Youth Helpline https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Youth-Helpline/default.asp The Trevor Projecthttps://www.thetrevorproject.orghttps://www.taughtbytolman.com/rechs-gsa-club.html

    E. 44 When it rains...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 6:30


    In this episode, we are talking about learning to embrace the suck, carry your own weather, or however you want to call moving past the pity party. It's a new season, new school year, let's find the joy after we wallow for a bit.   

    E. 43 Stress and anxiety are real

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 10:22


    In this episode, I talk about how stress and anxiety are real and what to do when you are getting overwhelmed. I share my own struggles and what I did to regain control. So take the next ten minutes to refocus and get back on track!

    E. 42 Feeling the loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 12:39


    With our family just having experienced loss, I wanted to share a few tips of what you can do if you are also experiencing a loss. Try one or all, but know that you are not alone during this time.

    E. 41 The Reality Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 10:28


    I get it. It’s hard to figure out what worked and what didn’t within this past year. It doesn’t have to be though. If something took up more time than it should have- and I obviously don’t mean school work- more like unhealthy relationships. This is the time to audit and start making changes as we start the year. Make a plan, write your goals, resolve to get things done, and let’s go!

    E. 40 Mrs. Tolman gives the pep talk you didn't know you needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 12:24


    In this episode, I give you a reminder of what you are truly capable of becoming as we head into 2021. It's short and sweet but guaranteed to give you that jumpstart you need.

    E. 39 Physical Distance and Socially Distant Are not the Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 10:28


    In this episode, I share the importance of being connected not digitally but virtually to your friends and families. This is a hard season so don't isolate yourself, reach out to those around you.

    E. 38 But Mrs. Tolman... my schedule is out of control!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 15:36


    I get it, we are all busy. Even me. I got so overwhelmed with life that I had not had a chance to record. But I am back with 8 tips on how to get your life in order. Or at least your time.

    E.37 But Mrs. Tolman...should I tell my mom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 15:44


    In this episode, I am reflecting on episode 27, but also sharing my own thoughts as a parent. I also take a moment to talk about how the relationship you are is more important than their gender.

    E. 36 But Mrs.Tolman virtual learning is hard.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 13:16


    It is hard and I am letting you know it is okay to ask for help. In this episode, I am sharing how you can possibly feel less overwhelmed, but more importantly letting you know that you are not alone.

    E. 35 but Mrs. Tolman that sounds super cheesy...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 13:16


    Today's episode is going to layer on our last assignment from episode 34. I am going to guide you on how to find your joy and happiness even in these times. I know it sounds super cheesy but it is worth the listen...and like I often say we could all use a little cheesy in our lives.

    E.34 but Mrs. Tolman... are you sure it will it make me happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 14:22


    Season 3 is starting and in this episode we are discussing why it is important to not only create goals but also the importance of establishing your why. Asking yourself- Why am I doing this and slowly unpacking them so you remain motivated.

    E.33 umm Mrs.Tolman...what's going on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 25:05


    In this episode, we are discussing how to deal with the dumpster fire that is currently surrounding us. It's a hard season, especially because you are young and you have way too many feelings on too many things.

    E. 32 But Mrs. Tolman it's summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 19:03


    In this episode, I am discussing what your life can begin to look like if you choose to change your mindset. Just because you are not good at something now doesn't mean you can chase the dream if it is truly within you.

    E. 31 But Mrs. Tolman...do I have to?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 15:07


    In this episode, we discuss why it's important to work hard and seize not squander the opportunities that we are provided with.

    E. 30 But Mrs. Tolman...I'm not sure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 18:35


    In this episode, we discuss how while this is an uncertain time, there are ways to still achieve goals and create balance as we adjust to this new normal.

    E. 29 But Mrs. Tolman...why are they ranked higher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 14:25


    In this episode, I am going to talk about work ethic. That's right, I am going to talk about how some of you have stopped showing up for yourselves and have settled on doing mediocre work. I'm pretty sure this will resonate with some of you, but there's C work and A work. What are you choosing for yourself?

    E.28 But Mrs. Tolman my parents really don't get it

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 14:34


    In this episode, I share that even though it sounds crazy, as parents we do know what we're talking about just a little bit.

    E. 27 But Mrs. Tolman it's not a phase...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 11:41


    In this episode, we discuss ways to let you parents know that you have chosen to be in relationship with someone who is the same gender as you. That's right we're talking about coming out. The most difficult conversation to have with your parents is often the most necessary one. Know that your courage is admired and that you are not alone. Look for resources and reach out to your counselors if you need help.

    E. 26 But Mrs. Tolman...what are you up to?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 15:05


    In this episode I am sharing what I am up to during the quarantine. I genuinely believe that you are all human becomings because you are becoming things now and not just existing. So I wanted to share how I stay motivated while being at home.

    E.25 But Mrs. Tolman...I'm not motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 10:42


    In this episode we discuss how to make sure you are motivated while staying in. Please make sure you are staying in.

    E. 24 But Mrs. Tolman...what is Quaranteaching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 18:53


    In this episode, we are discussing what being home in these times looks like. Make sure you are grateful, moving, and doing your work!

    E. 23 But Mrs. Tolman...It's Spring Break..

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 12:35


    Let's talk about the craziness that life is right now and what the next few weeks look like for you.

    E. 22 But Mrs. Tolman...what is too much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 17:35


    In this episode, we break down why balance is important and why you need to ensure you're happy with the way you are choosing to commit your time.

    E. 21 But Mrs. Tolman...how do I deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 23:17


    In this episode we discuss a few of the hard things you come across and how to deal with them. From peer pressure to bullying I share the best ways to approach these situations.

    E. 20 But Mrs. Tolman I got chocolates???

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 14:02


    In this episode, we revisit relationships. I know, I know, but you all need a reminder of what you deserve and not what you should settle for.

    E. 19 But Mrs.Tolman...am I safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 16:24


    In today's episode we're going to discuss the anxiety and stress that comes with lock-downs. We'll cover a few techniques to help you get through these stressful times

    E.18 But Mrs. Tolman...do I need tissues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 21:01


    In this episode I break down some of the hard topics that have come across during our discussions. Trust me when I say this might be hard stuff to hear but I pray and hope that it might be what you need to hear.

    E. 17: But Mrs. Tolman...how do you know it won't work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 23:02


    In this episode, Mr. Tolman and I share some of the things that we have seen in our time as educators in regards to relationships. Some messy, actually all of them messy. But it's simply a conversation on why relationships are not as authentic at this age as they could be.

    E.16: But Mrs. Tolman...What is this 2020 vision everyone is talking about?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 22:02


    In this episode, I share the core values I live by and that I expect from my class. Want to see what they are head on to https://www.taughtbytolman.com/ to get more inspiration.

    E.15: Maybe I should have listened...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 20:12


    In this episode, another young adult shares her story of how she used a hard season to inspire her story into her first book. Here's the link so you can read her first novel https://www.haoyuan-flower.com/ReadStory.html?b_id=rsJmSujxX

    E.14: But what if I run the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 17:33


    In this episode, we talk to a young adult who has accomplished the goals she has created in spite of the obstacles that have come across her path. She shares how her support system and teachers helped her along the way.

    E.13- But what if it's not too early to design your life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 21:09


    In this episode, we kick off season 2 by profiling some young adults who are doing some crazy amazing things. You'll hear how this young author used her own personal experiences to create a personal dialogue through poetry to share with the world.

    E.12 But Mrs. Tolman...what's your story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 18:44


    In this season finale, I am sharing my story. I am sharing the obstacles that I have dealt with and why you need to look beyond your current circumstances. I'll be back in January with all new episodes including interviews with young adults just like you!

    E.11 Holidays with the Tolmans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 14:41


    In this episode, I share some of my favorite holiday stories. I also talk about how our family dynamics work to ensure a happy healthy environment for our kids.

    E.10 But Mrs. Tolman...did I do that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 10:26


    In this episode, I am discussing personal accountability. That's right, I am going to discuss you shifting responsibility of your own inaction to yourself instead of the people around you. It might be hard to hear but you need to.

    E:9 But Mrs. Tolman...I'm at like 40%

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 21:00


    In this episode, we cover life on social, what cell phone addiction looks like and why you need to know how to use technology. All the hard hitting stuff you don't want to hear but know that I'm not super wrong about so you'll listen anyway.

    E:8 But Mrs. Tolman...I do know what stress is..

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 16:41


    In this episode, we're discussing the things that stress you out and how we can work through them. I'll provide a few practical tips to hopefully help you get through your day.

    E:7 But Mrs.Tolman...they're all gonna laugh at me..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 16:10


    In this episode, we'll talk about fears and potential. Two things that go hand in hand. I'll remind you of how great you are and that it's okay to be scared.

    E:6 But Mrs. Tolman, I love him!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 18:16


    In this episode, I share what healthy relationships should include and what signs to look out for. I have seen my fair share of both working at a high school and I just want to make sure that you can recognize what is acceptable and what is not.

    E:5 But Mrs. Tolman...life's not perfect..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 16:12


    In this episode, I break down why gratitude is important in your daily life. I believe that we (that's right I'll include myself in this) should be practicing this daily- this episode tells you why, how, and what you get in return. Good stuff. You get good stuff in return.

    E:4 But Mrs. Tolman...they don't even go here...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 16:40


    In this episode, we are diving in to making new friends outside our social circles. That's right we're breaking down all the reasons why you need to make friends with people who are different than you.

    E:3 But Mrs. Tolman,I don't have time...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 17:58


    In this episode, we tackle a few ways to maximize your time so that you are not feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Procrastination is the top reported high school struggle among my students. I'll provide a few tools, share a story, and maybe save the world.

    E:2 But Mrs. Tolman...Why should I help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 15:28


    In this episode I share why volunteering and community service is important for students, adults, basically anyone who is a human and can. Serving others is something that I truly believe we should do if we are able to. This is how Mrs. Tolman Saves the World.

    E:1 But why Mrs. Tolman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 20:14


    In this episode, I share why I am doing this podcast and briefly introduce myself.

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