S3.E5 | Mindfulness and Education for Teens in the AI Era with Queen D. Michele
Thu Jan 08 2026
In this enlightening episode of "AI Kid You Not," hosts Mia and Olive dive deep into the world of Generation Alpha with the insightful Queen D. Michele. As an author, expat, and mindfulness educator, Queen D. Michele shares her groundbreaking curriculum designed to foster self-awareness and emotional intelligence in today's youth. Discover the challenges and opportunities facing Gen Alpha in the digital age, and explore how conscious decision-making and adaptive learning can empower the next generation. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between technology and spirituality, and learn how we can all contribute to a more mindful future.
00:00 - 00:05: Introduction to Queen D. Michele's curriculum and its focus on self-awareness.00:06 - 00:10: Emphasis on balancing external stimuli with an internal journey.00:11 - 00:15: Discussion on the unique challenges faced by Gen Alpha.00:16 - 00:20: Insights into the pilot program conducted in Detroit middle schools.00:21 - 00:25: Key learning: "Unconscious can't teach consciousness."00:26 - 00:30: Observations on the daily challenges faced by middle school teachers.00:31 - 00:35: Importance of mindfulness and emotional intelligence in education.00:36 - 00:40: Overview of the "52 Insights for Gen Alpha" curriculum.
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In this enlightening episode of "AI Kid You Not," hosts Mia and Olive dive deep into the world of Generation Alpha with the insightful Queen D. Michele. As an author, expat, and mindfulness educator, Queen D. Michele shares her groundbreaking curriculum designed to foster self-awareness and emotional intelligence in today's youth. Discover the challenges and opportunities facing Gen Alpha in the digital age, and explore how conscious decision-making and adaptive learning can empower the next generation. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between technology and spirituality, and learn how we can all contribute to a more mindful future. 00:00 - 00:05: Introduction to Queen D. Michele's curriculum and its focus on self-awareness.00:06 - 00:10: Emphasis on balancing external stimuli with an internal journey.00:11 - 00:15: Discussion on the unique challenges faced by Gen Alpha.00:16 - 00:20: Insights into the pilot program conducted in Detroit middle schools.00:21 - 00:25: Key learning: "Unconscious can't teach consciousness."00:26 - 00:30: Observations on the daily challenges faced by middle school teachers.00:31 - 00:35: Importance of mindfulness and emotional intelligence in education.00:36 - 00:40: Overview of the "52 Insights for Gen Alpha" curriculum.