{"podcast":{"title":"TLC Connections","slug":"tlc-connections-7088325","podcast_index_feed_id":7088325,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/tlc-connections/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thelincolncenter.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/tlc-connections/20240920_050928_21a0d7a9af35c311c8d5577e7dc1fbbe.png","author":"The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth","episode_count":43,"summary":"TLC Connections is where educators, counselors, and community leaders come together to inspire change. In each episode, we share real stories, actionable insights, and practical tools to empower you to make a lasting impact on the youth, families, and communities you serve—one connection at a time. Follow the show today and join this thriving community of changemakers.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:18:58.281682+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tlc-connections-7088325"},"episode":{"title":"Michael Flynn - Navigating Change with Middle School Students","slug":"michael-flynn-navigating-change-with-middle-school-students","published_at":"2025-07-15T04:00:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tlc-connections-7088325/michael-flynn-navigating-change-with-middle-school-students","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tlc-connections-7088325","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tlc-connections/2107857","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/290171/2107857/tlc-connections/2025_07_09_16_59_01_2baaf4eb-6592-40e5-868b-597291061c38.mp3","summary":"SUMMARY: In this episode of TLC Connections, we sit down with Michael Flynn, a school counselor at Penndale Middle School in the North Penn School District, to talk about the power and importance of connection in middle school. With over a decade of experience in school counseling—and a previous career in construction—Michael brings a grounded, relatable perspective to the often-overlooked complexities of middle school life. The conversation touches on: Mental health challenges facing today’s students The impact of cell phones and screen culture Supporting families through tough conversations Teaching basic social-emotional skills in structured and unstructured settings What makes a great school counseling team Why middle schoolers need safe, steady adults in their lives Michael’s compassion, clarity, and commitment make this a must-listen for anyone working with middle school students. GUEST BIO: Michael Flynn is a school counselor at Penndale Middle School in North Penn School District, where he has served for over 12 years. As department chair, Michael plays a key role in guiding the district’s counseling efforts and supporting students across grades 6–8. Known for his approachable, relationship-driven style, Michael helps students and families navigate everything from academic pressures and social challenges to mental health concerns. Before entering the field of education, he spent 15 years as a project manager in the construction industry. Today, Michael draws from both his life experience and deep commitment to student well-being to build trusting, lasting connections with the middle schoolers he serves every day. EPISODE LINKS: Listen now and explore more TLC Connections episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@TLC_Connections Learn more about North Penn School Di…","meta_description":"SUMMARY: In this episode of TLC Connections, we sit down with Michael Flynn, a school counselor at Penndale Middle School in the North Penn School Distric…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1786,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tlc-connections-7088325/episodes/michael-flynn-navigating-change-with-middle-school-students/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tlc-connections-7088325/michael-flynn-navigating-change-with-middle-school-students.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}