Amanda and Ben are back with another office hours, and this time they unpack Amanda’s ongoing efforts to support a struggling student over the course of two semesters. Disclaimer: this episode is a little bit of a bummer, but it’s an honest look at what it means to keep showing up for students who just aren’t getting it—even when the question is something as basic as “what is one fewer than seven hundred.” When the same student returns the following semester for a second class, entirely new struggles come to the surface, giving Amanda a whole new set of challenges to navigate. The conversation dives into strategies, frustrations, and small victories along the way. Come listen to what Amanda tried, and maybe plan something fun afterward to lift your spirits.

Maybe actual spirits.