Reflections for Teachers, Parents & Mentors of Teenagers
Step into a quiet corner of thought where education meets empathy.
Hosted by Naresh Dubbudu (ND Sir)—educator, mentor, and lifelong learner—this podcast goes beyond textbooks and test scores to explore what truly shapes young minds. Each episode offers calm, insightful reflections on teaching, parenting, and guiding teenagers through the turbulent years of growth.
Whether you’re a teacher seeking deeper meaning, a parent navigating teenhood, or a mentor who wants to make a difference, this is your space.
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Beyond the Classroom by ND Sir
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Reflections for Teachers, Parents & Mentors of Teenagers
Step into a quiet corner of thought where education meets empathy.
Hosted by Naresh Dubbudu (ND Sir)—educator, mentor, and lifelong learner—this podcast goes beyond textbooks and test scores to explore what truly shapes young minds. Each episode offers calm, insightful reflections on teaching, parenting, and guiding teenagers through the turbulent years of growth.
Whether you’re a teacher seeking deeper meaning, a parent navigating teenhood, or a mentor who wants to make a difference, this is your space.
📩 Subscribe to the companion newsletter on LinkedIn:
Beyond the Classroom by ND Sir
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply personal episode, ND Sir explores a truth every parent and teacher eventually faces:
You can't force motivation into a teenager.
But you can create the conditions where it grows naturally.
Through real-life stories and classroom insights, this episode dives into:
🔍 Why “trying harder” often fails with teens
🧭 How to help them anchor their strengths and build momentum
🛡️ The power of choosing what to drop rather than what to chase
✨ A story of transformation that began just two months before the exam
This is a quiet but powerful reminder that guidance is about direction, not pressure.
🎧 Audio-only episode – perfect for a reflective walk or a quiet evening listen.
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