Life Between the Lines: Tweenhood, Teachers, Talk! - E48

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a tween in today’s world?

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Vineeta Khann sits down with one of my most articulate and wise-beyond-her-years students — Spatika, an 11-year-old who sees life through a lens that’s refreshingly honest and incredibly thoughtful. They talked about everything from middle school transitions to the unexpected power of giving (and receiving) compliments, how to balance kindness with honesty, and what it means to grow up while staying rooted in values.

It’s real. It’s funny. It’s vulnerable.

And it’s a reminder that age has nothing to do with emotional depth.

🟢 In this conversation, they explored:

🎧 What changes (and what doesn’t) as kids move from elementary to middle school

🎧 How students process discipline, expectations, and emotional growth

🎧 The unspoken rules of social kindness, “white lies,” and self-respect

🎧 Why giving compliments — even silly ones — can be surprisingly powerful

🎧 A young girl’s dream to become a neurosurgeon… and how she’s already thinking about impact and affordability

This isn’t just a podcast. OATS UNCUT! is a safe space where communication isn’t just taught — it’s practiced, felt, and lived out loud.

Because communication isn’t about sounding smart — it’s about being real.

It’s how we connect. It’s how we build courage.

And for young minds like Spatika’s, it’s how self-expression becomes empowerment.

💫 Listen in for a heartwarming, witty, and wonderfully honest exchange — one that will leave you smiling and maybe even rethinking what “growing up” really looks like.

🎙️ Stay curious. Stay kind. Stay real.

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