<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[How To Survive Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to how to survive middle school. This show is all about how to survive middle school, told through the lens of me, a middle schooler. </p><p></p><p>I will be interviewing  different  teachers at my school and hear their perspective from what life was like for THEM as middle schools.  We're going to hear about their middle school life and tips they have for new middle schoolers. Like,  what they did when they got in a fight with their best friend ,and  how did they like the school lunches or did they like the first school dance .  </p><p></p><p>So join me every  to hear the stories your middle schooler wants to know from your middle school teachers.</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:50:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/q2FVXw9H.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Barb Graziano]]></author><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:24:14 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Barb Graziano]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><itunes:author>Barb Graziano</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to how to survive middle school. This show is all about how to survive middle school, told through the lens of me, a middle schooler. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will be interviewing  different  teachers at my school and hear their perspective from what life was like for THEM as middle schools.  We&apos;re going to hear about their middle school life and tips they have for new middle schoolers. Like,  what they did when they got in a fight with their best friend ,and  how did they like the school lunches or did they like the first school dance .  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So join me every  to hear the stories your middle schooler wants to know from your middle school teachers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Barb Graziano</itunes:name><itunes:email>katie@nextstepsocialcommunications.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/logos/82e8edf1-43ae-4a7a-a882-e8da25b2a151.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Jepsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Feeling overwhelmed about middle school? Here’s what you need to thrive!  </p><p>  </p><p>In this episode, Barb interviews Ms. Jepsen, a middle school English teacher, shares essential tips for staying organized, managing homework, and making friends.  </p><p>  </p><p>✅ Use a planner for homework deadlines.  </p><p>✅ Study a little every day to avoid last-minute cramming.  </p><p>✅ Make the first move to connect with others—everyone's looking for friends!  </p><p>  </p><p>Remember, grades don’t define you. It’s all about balance and effort.  </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">11eeb79f-b92f-4e15-92d9-d2995499c889</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barb Graziano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:34:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d3016c684ef335e7053705a4633dfa28edd2e6c7c1ec367ace92c5b24402576b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMWVlYjc5Zi1iOTJmLTRlMTUtOTJkOS1kMjk5NTQ5OWM4ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiODI4ZTMwMy04ODJjLTQ0ZDktYTU2OC0zYmViYzBiYTc1NTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzBkMGViNWU0NTg5NjAwMGNmNTdmMGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZjczZGFhOGQxNDA4MDc5MDNmMjY4L2hvdy10by1zdXJ2aXZlLW1pZGRsZS1zY2hvb2wtak9kTmwtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI1X18yMy0xMi00Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13172131" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/episodes/11eeb79f-b92f-4e15-92d9-d2995499c889/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Feeling overwhelmed about middle school? Here’s what you need to thrive!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Barb interviews Ms. Jepsen, a middle school English teacher, shares essential tips for staying organized, managing homework, and making friends.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Use a planner for homework deadlines.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Study a little every day to avoid last-minute cramming.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Make the first move to connect with others—everyone&apos;s looking for friends!  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remember, grades don’t define you. It’s all about balance and effort.  &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/logos/82e8edf1-43ae-4a7a-a882-e8da25b2a151.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ms. Jepsen</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Weinburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever wonder what middle school teachers really wish students knew? 🤔 Here’s the truth from someone who’s been there — and it’s simpler than you think.</p><p><br />When Barb asked Ms. Weinburg about middle school, she shared how much asking questions can change everything. Teachers are here to help — but only if you reach out early.<br /></p><p>She emphasized that knowing what to expect, asking questions, and staying organized can make a huge difference in your stress levels and confidence. So, my advice? Be curious. Be brave. Your teachers want to support you — all you have to do is ask.<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5761d19a-13e7-4430-a016-a3f6c87002ab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barb Graziano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/db7aa55a6fe57c2ce5475322d5db6903d523602d7b831e1c58f1ef32f54ac0b8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzYxZDE5YS0xM2U3LTQ0MzAtYTAxNi1hM2Y2Yzg3MDAyYWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiODI4ZTMwMy04ODJjLTQ0ZDktYTU2OC0zYmViYzBiYTc1NTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzBkMGViNWU0NTg5NjAwMGNmNTdmMGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NjM0YmQ5NjIyOGMxN2E2NDMxMWMzL2hvdy10by1zdXJ2aXZlLW1pZGRsZS1zY2hvb2wtak9kTmwtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE4X18yMi01My0xLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13219152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/episodes/5761d19a-13e7-4430-a016-a3f6c87002ab/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ever wonder what middle school teachers really wish students knew? 🤔 Here’s the truth from someone who’s been there — and it’s simpler than you think.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When Barb asked Ms. Weinburg about middle school, she shared how much asking questions can change everything. Teachers are here to help — but only if you reach out early.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She emphasized that knowing what to expect, asking questions, and staying organized can make a huge difference in your stress levels and confidence. So, my advice? Be curious. Be brave. Your teachers want to support you — all you have to do is ask.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/logos/82e8edf1-43ae-4a7a-a882-e8da25b2a151.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ms. Weinburg</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to How To Survive Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to how to survive middle school. This show is all about how to survive middle school, told through the lens of me, a middle schooler. I will be interviewing  different  teachers at my school and hear their perspective from what life was like for THEM as middle schools.  We're going to hear about their middle school life and tips they have for new middle schoolers. Like,  what they did when they got in a fight with their best friend ,and  how did they like the school lunches or did they like the first school dance .  So join me every other Wednesday to hear the stories your middle schooler wants to know from your middle school teachers.</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8409d0e3-c6f9-4010-be4c-aa56d66b8a0f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barb Graziano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:26:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2c1bc0ba60829354fa0af87d76e614c4029963eb5da9aa3cc7c92cf5cb43f283/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDA5ZDBlMy1jNmY5LTQwMTAtYmU0Yy1hYTU2ZDY2YjhhMGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiODI4ZTMwMy04ODJjLTQ0ZDktYTU2OC0zYmViYzBiYTc1NTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzBkMGViNWU0NTg5NjAwMGNmNTdmMGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliODRiNmViYWY0ZDEzOWExYmVlMGY1L2hvdy10by1zdXJ2aXZlLW1pZGRsZS1zY2hvb2wtak9kTmwtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE2X18xOS0yNi01NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="378898" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/episodes/8409d0e3-c6f9-4010-be4c-aa56d66b8a0f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to how to survive middle school. This show is all about how to survive middle school, told through the lens of me, a middle schooler. I will be interviewing  different  teachers at my school and hear their perspective from what life was like for THEM as middle schools.  We&apos;re going to hear about their middle school life and tips they have for new middle schoolers. Like,  what they did when they got in a fight with their best friend ,and  how did they like the school lunches or did they like the first school dance .  So join me every other Wednesday to hear the stories your middle schooler wants to know from your middle school teachers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/b828e303-882c-44d9-a568-3bebc0ba7550/logos/82e8edf1-43ae-4a7a-a882-e8da25b2a151.png"/><itunes:title>Welcome to How To Survive Middle School</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>