Lessons from Middle School: An Interview with Jett Flood

This one is a little different, and it might just be one of the best episodes yet. Theresa has been trying to get today's guest on the podcast for over a year, and she finally said yes. That guest is Juliette Joy Flood, better known as Jett, Theresa's daughter, who just graduated eighth grade.

In this conversation, Jett shares what she actually learned over three years of middle school. They talk about friendship seasons and finding your real people, what confidence actually looks like from the inside, how Jett handled drama and hard moments without losing herself, and what growing up with a lot of injuries taught her about mental toughness.

Jett also tells the story of a science project that nearly broke her, a decision to not cut corners when she easily could have, and what it felt like on the other side of doing the hard thing the right way.

There is wisdom in this conversation that a lot of adults are still working on. If you are raising a teenager, navigating your own hard season, or just need a reminder of what it looks like to grow from the inside out, this episode is for you.