Suzanne M. Swain

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

Middle School Mary Poppins · May 12, 2026

S2 EP 26 - Internet Culture & Emotional Health: The Safety Dance

“Host of the podcast who frames the conversation around emotional health and cognitive distortions in adolescent digital experiences.”

Adolescent Brain Development and Digital StressSocial Media Impact on Emotional RegulationShort-Form Content and Dopamine Dysregulation

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Middle School Mary Poppins · May 5, 2026

S2 EP 25 - Dogs and Cats Help Anxious Kids Feel Safe — You’ve Got a Friend in Me

“Host and creator of the podcast; shares personal experience as educator and therapist working with neurodivergent youth”

Oxytocin and cortisol regulation through animal interactionCanine olfactory systems and emotional state detectionFeline selective sociability and neurodivergent compatibility

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Apr 28, 2026

S2 EP 24 - Gamified Self-Regulation: The Final Countdown

“Host and educational technology specialist interviewing Mightier's clinical director about biofeedback gaming for child emotional regulation”

Emotional regulation in children and adolescentsBiofeedback technology and heart-rate monitoringGamification of mental health interventions

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Apr 20, 2026

S2: EP 23 The Screen Time Clash: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

“Host discussing screen time, digital safety, and child development from professional and personal experience”

Screen time and emotional regulation in tweens and teensCyberbullying and online harassment preventionDigital literacy and critical thinking education

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Apr 10, 2026

S2 EP 22 - Growing Up Neurodivergent: Karma Chameleon

“Host and primary speaker discussing her personal neurodivergent experience and professional insights on neurodevelopment”

Neurodivergence in childhood and adulthoodADHD executive functioning challengesAutism spectrum traits and social navigation

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Mar 17, 2026

S2 EP 21 - Cancer Changes Everything: Listen to Your Heart

“Host of the podcast, primary caregiver for Tanya, recently underwent double knee surgery”

Stage four metastatic cervical cancer diagnosis and treatmentCaregiver burden and primary caregiver responsibilitiesHealthcare costs and medical expenses in the United States

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Mar 10, 2026

S2: EP 20 - Unpacking Neurodivergence: She Blinded Me With Science

“Host and primary speaker discussing neuroscience research on neurodivergence and brain development”

Polygenic overlap in ADHD and autism geneticsSuperior temporal gyrus function in neurodivergent brainsDefault mode network and executive control network switching

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Feb 24, 2026

S2 EP 19 - Anger & Reactivity: Under Pressure

“Host and primary speaker; educational specialist and LMSW discussing anger management and emotional regulation for middle schoolers”

Anger management for adolescentsEmotional regulation and reactivityAmygdala and fight-or-flight response

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Feb 12, 2026

S2 Ep 18- ND Perseverance: I Need a Hero

“Host and primary speaker discussing neurodivergence, heroism, and child development from rural Tennessee”

Neurodivergent child development and identity affirmationHeroism and perseverance in youth educationCognitive distortions and mental health in middle school students

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Jan 27, 2026

S2 Ep 17 - Outsmarting Bullies: Tainted Love

“Host and primary speaker discussing bullying strategies and personal experiences with bullying in middle school”

Subtle and covert bullying tactics in middle schoolDigital and online bullying preventionGaslighting and manipulation in peer relationships

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Middle School Mary Poppins · Jan 20, 2026

S2 EP16 - Emotional Safety: Time After Time

“Host discussing neurodivergence, emotional safety, and therapeutic strategies for children based on personal and professional experience”

Neurodivergence and emotional safetyADHD and autism in childrenSensory processing and memory formation

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