In this episode, Myndel shares a powerful moment from the TV series The Rookie that stopped her in her tracks—and how it perfectly applies to women (especially teachers) in midlife who are starting something new.

Whether you're launching a business, pivoting careers, or just trying something for yourself, you might feel like a beginner. But you’re not. You're fully formed—and that’s not a liability. That’s your edge.

Tune in for a motivational reminder that you are not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience—and it’s time to stop treating your maturity like a weakness and start seeing it for what it is: your greatest strength.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be like the “rookies” around you—you’re not starting from zero.
• Life has trained you in grit, wisdom, resilience, and people skills that no course or app can teach.
• Feeling “behind” is often a false narrative—you're actually right on time for this chapter.
• Your past wins, transferable skills, and ability to adapt are all assets waiting to be leveraged.

✍️ Journal or Reflection Prompts:

• What are three situations where you figured something out when you had no clue how you’d do it?
• What transferable skills have you built that could help you in a new area of your life?
• How can you reframe the idea of being “late” to something new into being perfectly on time?

📣 Call to Action:

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FREE resource:
The Broke Teacher Audit

Episode Summary:
Paul David Tripp reminds us, “No one is more influential in your life than you are because no one talks to you more than you do.”

In this episode of Beyond the Bell with Myndel, we’re checking in on the conversation you’re having with… you.

Do you speak life into yourself when things get hard—or do you reserve all your encouragement for others?

Myndel challenges you to notice your self-talk this week and to treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you give so freely to others. It’s not about pretending life isn’t hard; it’s about giving yourself the grace to keep going.

This week’s gentle reminder: Talk to you nice.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ Why your self-talk shapes how you move through life
✅ Questions to check in on how you speak to yourself
✅ A simple challenge to shift negative self-talk
✅ Encouragement for tough seasons—without toxic positivity

Takeaway for the Week:
Pay attention to how you talk to yourself and switch it up if needed. Speak to you the way you’d speak to a loved one: with kindness, compassion, and hope.

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FREE resource:
The Broke Teacher Audit

We love to talk about setting boundaries, but Dr. Anita Phillips just turned that conversation upside down for me.

In her book The Garden Within, she writes:

“A boundary without a consequence is not a boundary; it’s a preference.”

Whew! Let’s look at what that means for your relationships, your classroom, and your own peace of mind.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why boundaries without action aren’t really boundaries
• How to prepare for the moment your line is crossed
• A practical way to write your non-negotiables (with consequences that honor you)

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Connect With Me:

https://www.myndelmiller.com
facebook.com/myndel.miller/

https://beyondthebellwithmyndel.buzzsprout.com

FREE resource:
The Broke Teacher Audit