Mel the Podcaster is Past Level 50

Usually during the summer weeks, I often thought about all of these amazing things I wanted to do during the break. This time, I jumped right on in and did them.

I was feeling all flawed yesterday but a wonderful random woman changed my outlook and changed how I see myself. I now want to SEE and BE. Hope to motivate and inspire you see each other in the world.

I was forced to Clear the Classroom Clutter. After teaching 16 years at this campus, I had accumulated so many items. I had moved from class to class but I could always bring my things with me. This time, I wanted to leave with only my backpack. I set out to minimize the amount of stuff I would actually bring back to my home. The task took a year to accomplish but I did it! Join me as I talk about...

In this episode, I shared the three experiences that allowed me to say yes to and no to. I treated this Spring Break as a preview of what retirement will be for me.

It’s my last Spring Break as an Elementary school teacher. I started a movement to make myself to try something new on a daily basis. Join me at #pastlevel50trysomethingnew you might learn something or inspire someone along the way.

Texas is dealing with freezing temperatures and rolling black outs during the Winter Storm of 2021. We have extended periods of time with no electricity, frozen pipes and unsanitary water conditions. I’m emotionally fragile as I deal with the situation instead of running from it.

I dreaded the idea of even scheduling a colonoscopy. I rescheduled it so many times. It wasn’t until I watched my husband prepare and go through his that I was even able to fathom the thought of actually going through with it. Today was the day and I hope to convince you to schedule yours ASAP!

This episode deals with menopause. The symptoms are there. Are you still in denial? Are you excusing the symptoms by giving them to the fact that you are getting older? Are you willing to keep track of them and see if maybe you could do something about them? I kept records on my phone, saw a doctor and I’m feeling better. I was tired of feeling so tired. Make a change if you want to make a change.

The resolutions that I set for myself we’re bringing me down. I felt burdened with the amount of work that I set on myself. After a nap, I woke up and reset my life with just being myself.

The fun on Avenue C expanded over to Corral Street. Skating in those old skates while in that dusty old floor was an exhilarating experience. We knew it wouldn’t last for long but we were there every day while it lasted.

Cold weather reminds me of the delicious caldo my grandmother made. Hang on to those traditional recipes. Pass them down or at least write them down. Let’s not lose our history.

I’m not sure why we were bussed to a different school that year but I know that all I felt was discrimination and oppression. It was a painful year for 8 year old me. I learned that the love and comfort from my family and my community on Avenue C were there as soon as I stepped off of that school bus.

Taking you back to my childhood on Avenue C. Mama Lile was a seamstress and tailored Navy uniforms at home. It was funny to hear her jargon as she directed the men while they stood on a stool to be fitted.

Define what being rich meant to you as a child. Explain what it means now. Being rich was a goal from my own childhood.

Childhood memories of kickball fill my mind. Kicking and running I. The streets. It was the 70’s and we took care of each other.

Moving your body is a part of life. Get out there and move. Take a walk or stay active by doing some yoga. Even if you already gave up on your Resolution to stay active, keep moving.

In this episode I take you to the beginning levels of my Past 50 Levels. I grew up in Kingsville, Texas. My great-grandmother taught me to take chances with yarn and was a positive role model for me.

2020 was a year where we set our resolutions. We had to reset some because of the corona pandemic. Some resolutions we set aside due to living in isolation. While living in our homes, resilience has occurred and we are stronger.

Gratitude is the focus. Experiences are important while material things are not. Focus on time spent with the family. For that is where we need to be right now.

In this episode, I share my Denver, Colorado Experience. I take you through Red Rocks, The Garden of the Gods and the personal awakening of feeling of recovery. Also, the moment of a beautiful epiphany when Baron Baptiste asked me what stops me from doing what I need to accomplish. Follow me on Instagram at Past Level 50 to leave your feedback or to inspire other. See You Soon!

It’s another adventure in Denver Colorado. This was my hiking experience at Red Rocks. Find out what roll these woolen socks from a beautiful woman in her perfect hiking gear plays in our lives.

Traditionally in 2019, things were done a certain way. COVID has forced us to evolve into a different way of doing things. Kindergarten. Yoga. Shopping. Family gatherings. We are all having to change our ways to be safe during this pandemic of 2020.

This episode deals with the fear that we carry. Fear can become so massive that it can be debilitating. I’ve learned that fear can protect and also destroy me. Instead of fearing, start feeling.

Today is Election Day. I elected to find the calmness between the busy moments of my day. I elected to chose what will stay and what I let go of.

Situations during this pandemic have led me to become reminiscent. I found that I have time to gather my memories and laugh and even cry at times. I’ve actually CALLED friends and family to catch up. I hope to inspire you to DIAL A FRIEND.