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#88 - Jack Stewart | Homeschooling and Unplugging for Deeper Human Connections
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Stewart, a grown-up homeschooler, who shares his unique journey through homeschooling and how it shaped his social life and learning experiences. He also reflects on how the internet became, in his words, a “social appetite suppressant.”
#87 Erin Loechner | Opting Out of Technology
Erin Loechner is a writer, speaker, and the founder of The Opt-Out Family, a movement dedicated to helping families reduce screen time and foster deeper connections. She is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t.
#86 Shannon Hayes | Sustainable Living and Homeschool Adventures
Shannon Hayes is a sustainable farmer, author, and chef from Sap Bush Hollow Farm in Upstate New York, where she and her family raise grass-fed livestock using regenerative agriculture. In addition to managing the family farm and café, Shannon has homeschooled her children and explores themes of slow living, sustainability, and joyful living in her writings and podcast.
#85 Lily Nichols | Real Food Strategies for Maternal and Infant Health
Lily Nichols is a renowned dietitian and best-selling author, an expert in prenatal nutrition, and advocates for real food and evidence-based approaches that empower parents to take control of their health.
#84 Marc Wallert | Strength Through Crises: Surviving 140 Days Kidnapped in the Jungle
Marc Wallert is a resilience expert, keynote speaker, and author best known for surviving a 140-day hostage ordeal in the Philippine jungle in 2000. Drawing on this life-changing experience, he helps individuals and organizations build resilience and thrive through crises.
#83 Rob Brinded | Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: Healing Trauma and Reconnecting with the Body
Rob Brinded is an experienced performance coach and healer specializing in the intricate connections between the mind, body, and spirit. With a background in elite sports, including football, ballet, and combat sports, Rob developed a unique approach to injury prevention and rehabilitation, focusing on the holistic integration of physical and emotional health.
#82 Katia Dimova | Chateau Co-Living
In 2023, we spent a month at a castle in Normandy with over 30 other worldschooling families. There, we met Katia Dimova, the founder of Chateau Co-Living. We spend many long nights talking, laughing, sharing moments, and creating friendships.
#81 Ken Honda | Happy Money. The Japanese art of Gratitude, Generosity, and Money Mindset
Ken Honda is a Japanese author and speaker known as the "Zen Millionaire" for blending Eastern philosophies with financial advice to help people find peace and abundance.
#80 Michaeleen Doucleff | Hunt, Gather, Parent - What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Raising Children
Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and the author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. In her book, Doucleff explores parenting practices from indigenous cultures worldwide, offering insights into raising cooperative and independent children.
Da Ladies #11 | Does unschooling work?
Can the question "Does unschooling work?" be inherently flawed? Join us in Episode 11 of Da Ladies Fixing the World as we challenge conventional thinking and dive deep into the philosophy of unschooling. We examine societal pressures and the need for validation often accompanying this question and provide insights from various unschooling and homeschooling communities.
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