Spilling the Tea with Ms. G

Our mindset is so important and can determine how we live life. Today Mr. Velazquez and I discuss how having a low self-esteem and low self-confidence can look and how to develop self-confidence. It is never too late to start working on having a more positive mindset about yourself.  You are enough! The show has a new Instagram account and Facebook page!  Be sure to follow us @spillingtheteawithmsg!

For the last episode of this series, I thought I would bring in the pros.  Today we have Elementary School Counselor, Dr. Ismaelle Lexande, and our School Behavioral Health Professional, Abraham Tatis, on the show!  We answered all your questions about mental health.   I'm excited to announce that the podcast has a NEW Instagram account!  Make sure to follow us @spillingtheteawithmsg!  

We have our first student guest on the show today! Josiah Manners is an 8th grader and serves as the Student President of The Conservatory School Student Council.  He is a natural-born leader!  Together we answer more questions submitted by middle schoolers.  Josiah shares great information from a student perspective!  We hope this encourages you! Stay tuned for part 3 next week with more special guests! . . . . . . . . If you have a question that you really want to "Ask Ms. G," send me a DM through Instagram @melaniegallagher_ or Twitter @melsgallagher. 

I asked my students to submit questions about anything they wanted me to answer on the podcast. I received so many great questions that I had to divide them into three episodes. This episode is the first of three, in a series I like to call, "Ask Ms. G." Students, we answered your questions and also included a semi-rapid-fire round!   Stay tuned for the episodes coming up!  Special guests will be joining us! If you have a question that you really want to "Ask Ms. G," send me a DM through Instagram @melaniegallagher_ or Twitter @melsgallagher.  You can also ask Mr. V on Instagram @hikevo. . . . . . . . . Check out these exercises to help anxiety/fear/stress that we discussed on this episode: 5-4-3-2-1 Exercise HERE Breathing, Practicing Gratitude, & Positive Words HERE

This is a fun one! Today we talk about getting grounded, the science behind it, and ways to improve our relationship with our parents.  In this one, we direct our conversation towards teenagers and parents, so be sure to share this with any adult!   Share any funny stories of when you got grounded with us through our Instagram page or by email.  As always, let us know what you think about the episode.  We love hearing your feedback! . . . . . . . . Follow me on Twitter @melsgallagher and Instagram @ms.gpodcast! Follow Mr. V on Instagram @hikevo too!

We hope you are having a great week despite being stuck at home!  On this quarantine edition episode, Mr. Velazquez and I talk about the fears, stress, and anxiety that the Coronavirus can cause.  We discuss ways to overcome those feelings with practical ways, not only for times such as these but for any time we feel this way. . . . . . . . . Check out these resources that were mentioned in the episode! The Principal's List of Things to Do During COVID Closures HERE. 5-4-3-2-1 Exercise HERE. . . . . . . . . Follow me on Twitter and Instagram! Follow Mr. V on Instagram too!  

I'm excited to be back for another season of the podcast!   In this episode, I am joined by Mr. Kevin Velazquez, an ELA teacher at Okeeheelee Middle School.  We talk about how to take control of our attention and our time in a world full of digital distractions.  We're talking about all the smartphone and social media things!  . . . . . . . . Follow me on Twitter and Instagram! Follow Mr. V on Instagram too!

It's National Bullying Prevention Month, so we're talking about bullying this week. If you have ever experienced or witnessed bullying, this episode is for you! I will be sharing facts about bullying and ways to help students who are being affected by bullying. . . . . . . . . Check out these resources on bullying: Palm Beach County School District Bullying Hotline: 561-434-8200   National School Climate Center- BullyBust Resources National Center for Missing & Exploited Children PACER National Bullying Prevention Site Stopbullying.gov The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell Phone Communication Wired Kids Internet Safety Site . . . . . . . . Follow me on Twitter and Instagram.

My special guests this week are Dr. Ismaelle Lexande and Mr. Abraham Tatis! I am so happy to have them on my show because together we form the amazing Wellness Team at The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach! We sat down to talk about Positive Mindset. Having a positive mindset can improve mood, give you more confidence, and even help reduce anxious and sad feelings. We hope you enjoy! . . . . . . . . http://theconservatoryschool.org . . . . . . . . Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexande_tcs https://twitter.com/TatisTCS https://twitter.com/melsgallagher  . . . . . . . . Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegallagher_

Today we are talking about anxiety. It does not matter how old you are, many people experience anxiety. Anxiety can be so overwhelming that it can impact your daily life.  So whether you experience a little anxiety or a lot, this episode is for you! I discuss symptoms of anxiety, why finding the "why" behind it is important, and different techniques to take control of it.  My goal for this episode is to provide support so you can find meaningful and effective ways to deal with your anxiety. . . . . . . . . https://twitter.com/melsgallagher https://www.instagram.com/melaniegallagher_/  

Welcome back to a new school year!  For the first episode of the Season 2 I partnered up with special guest, Mrs. Porschia Shelton.  We talk about effective tips to have a successful school year.  Take notes and enjoy! . . . . . . . . Our sponsor for this episode is Jaws and Claws Reptiles and Exotics, your local store for reptile and exotic animal care.  They are located at 1264 N Military Trl., West Palm Beach, FL. Find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Google. . . . . . . . . Follow me: www.twitter.com/melsgallagher www.instragram.com/melaniegallagher_

Summer break is in full swing!  I will be back with Season 2 in August.  Let me know what you would like to hear on the podcast by messaging me through my Instagram page @melaniegallagher_. Have a safe and fun summer!

This week we're talking about how to navigate through the process of choosing a career and college.  My special guest for this episode is Mrs. West, a high school counselor at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, FL.  There are so many careers and colleges out there and Mrs. West gives some tips on how to narrow the choices down. . . . . . . . . https://www.floridashines.org . . . . . . . . https://www.instagram.com/melaniegallagher_  

This week's guest is Mr. Dwight Stewart, an assistant principal at Okeeheelee Middle School.  This was an enjoyable episode for me to record because I have worked directly with Mr. Stewart for the past three years.  We dive into a little bit of his educational career and life as a rapper and writer.   Song at the end: "Love is Air" by Dwight Seon Stewart "Spirited" . . . . . . . . Check out his 4 books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADwight+Stewart&s=relevancerank&text=Dwight+Stewart&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 And his cd on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S7DJGlr6Smo0HEvfgmmEs?si=spWQTGZ5Q86hPzAhDOhDQA . . . . . . . . https://www.instagram.com/melaniegallagher_/

This week my guest is Mr. DeSalvo, an 8th grade English teacher at Okeeheelee Middle School.  We talk about his journey as a teacher and the new journey he is about to begin in a new career.    

Let's talk about friendships! Friendships are a blessing, but let's be honest, they can sometimes be tough, especially in middle school.  In this episode I give some pointers on how to navigate relationships. 

My guest for the first episode of Spilling the Tea with Ms. G is Mrs. Eli Morales, principal of Okeeheelee Middle School in Greenacres, FL.  She shares her journey as an educator and her love for students.  She also shares her dreams for the school.   Follow Okeeheelee Middle School on Instagram/Facebook @okeeheeleemiddleschool and on Twitter @okeeheeleems. Follow me on Instagram @melaniegallagher_ 

Welcome! Each week you will have the opportunity to ask a question or submit a topic through the direct messages on my Instagram @melaniegallagher_ and I will choose one each week and talk about it.