What is wrong with our current educational system? And how can we provide our children with a high-quality education in spite of the pervasive issues? In addition to being a lifelong homeschooled student herself, Hannah Frankman uses her podcast to explore the issues in our current school system and creative solutions to provide our children an education that suits their actual needs. I love talking about homeschooling on this podcast, but this episode adds a new dimension to the conversations I have been having. Hannah addresses the question: is homeschooling right for every family? What about socialization? What is the history of the public school system and why does that matter to us today? If you have been on the fence about homeschooling or have questions about what it could look like in your own family, don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Hannah.

In this episode, we cover:

• The unique capabilities Hannah noticed in herself as she entered the “real world” after being homeschooled her whole life
• What busyness is robbing from our children and society as a whole
• How boredom is actually a gift to children
• What a self-directed curiosity-driven education can look like from early years through high school
• Making a case for why homeschooled kids are actually more socialized than their public school peers
• Where did the public school model come from and what is broken about it?
• Analyzing national outcomes of the public school experiment
• How well-intentioned teachers are set up to fail by the public school system
• Hannah’s surprising opinion on the BEST schooling option for children
• No matter what educational path you choose, THIS is the ultimate goal of all education

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ABOUT HANNAH

Hannah Frankman is the founder of renegadeEducator and the host of The Hannah Frankman Podcast. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to go straight into the startup world, and has been working in alternative education for almost 10 years. She’s the former Program Manager of Praxis, a Hazlitt Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, and runs a marketing agency that does philosophical brand building and social media growth for startups, nonprofits, and individuals.

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I hear from many of you who have a dream of living a homestead lifestyle on your own property out in the country. Natalie and her family had a similar dream, and they were determined to do it without taking on a mortgage. Rather than opting for an RV or tiny home, they turned a shed into the cottage of their dreams. Natalie joins me in this episode to share about the process, answer frequently asked questions, and talk through their long-term vision. I hope Natalie’s story inspires your creativity and resourcefulness as you work toward your own dreams!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Natalie and her family to sell their property in Texas and build a 750 sq. ft. shed home in South Carolina
• Making a small house work for a large family is easier than you may think
• Why a shed house is the perfect solution for families who dream of living on land
• What costs should you factor into a shed home build?
• These long-term options make a shed home worth the investment
• What it’s really like living with four young boys in a tiny house
• Answering the most common questions about Natalie’s shed home
• Logistics of moving a large family with farm animals

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ABOUT NATALIE

Natalie Holland is a believer, wife, mama to four boys, and stylist turned homemaker. Together with her husband they built a little cottage out of a shed. They work as a team with Natalie taking care of design and Jordan executing her vision. Natalie is passionate about sharing ways to create beauty in everyday life through homemaking. 

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Join me for another listener Q&A where I’m sharing my plans for the new year, my secret for hosting large groups in our home, my approach to Christmas gifts as a decluttering mom, and more thoughts on business, motherhood, homemaking, and simplifying life.

In this episode, we cover:

• A recap of our exciting year– leaving our homestead, building our dream farm, launching a cookbook
• What my personal and business priorities are in the new year
• My best advice for hosting friends in your home if you are worried about the mess
• What we do with the influx of gifts for our kids at Christmas (is it okay to get rid of gifts?)
• The reason I haven’t taken any business courses as I have built my online business
• Troubleshooting my popular eggy oatmeal recipe so the eggs don’t scramble
• Is it the right time to start a business on the side when you are a brand new mom?
• If you think your kitchen is too small to start milling whole grains, I have encouragement for you

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If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision!

In this episode, we cover:

• What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learning
• At what point do children start to pursue their own interests?
• The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learn
• Why a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to them
• How to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interests
• Shifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful life
• The importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mind
• Recognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needs
• Practical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passions
• Advice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursue
• Approaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling family
• This is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual family

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ABOUT JULIE

Julie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning.

As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel.

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If you have been following along recently, you know that we sold our beloved farmhouse and are preparing to build our dream home on our new farm property.  I’ve received lots of questions about why we bought a temporary home while we build and what our plans are for the future.  I’m sharing an update on how the move went and what the next steps are!  I’m also sharing encouragement for the younger mom.  There are so many things I allowed myself to feel guilty about in my early motherhood, and I want to offer you perspective and permission to let those things go.  Join me for this personal update and mini pep talk!

In this episode, we cover:

• Answering some common questions about selling our farmhouse, moving into town, and building on our new property
• My approach to caring for multiple small children at once without losing my mind
• Why our recent move was more stressful than I anticipated and how I tackled the chaos
• What I have learned over the years about managing the items our kids are constantly bringing into the house
• Getting into the practicals of how I dress my kids to spend ample time outdoors on the coldest of days
• Freeing you from the guilt that you are not doing enough for your kids
• The one homemaking task I never tire of
• My thoughts on keeping up with memories and milestones as a mother of eight kids

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As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs a business from home, decluttering is the only way I keep our home manageable. I have shared many times on this podcast about how minimalism has transformed our lives. Robyn of Minimalist Home has experienced the same freedom that comes from decluttering and organizing your home, and she makes it her mission to help other women get to the same place of peace. As we prepare to enter the new year, many of us have goals of simplifying, decluttering, and organizing our lives and homes. This episode addresses both the practical strategies and the mindset shifts necessary to transform your home in the new year. Join us!

In this episode, we cover:

• The warning signs to look for to know whether you are living in chaos
• A simple framework to help you start crawling out of the chaos
• How to avoid the number one mistake people make when trying to get organized
• Strategies for overcoming the decision fatigue that comes with decluttering
• Overcoming the psychological pull that keeps us from getting rid of items we don’t need
• Breaking down what is happening in our brains when we struggle to declutter
• A manageable approach to kids’ artwork and other sentimental items
• Do we ever regret items we have decluttered?
• Tips for getting started on simplifying your life when you are in a stressful season
• How the ages of your children and size of your family impacts your organization
• Where specifically to start decluttering your home if every area feels chaotic

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ABOUT ROBYN

Robyn Buchanan is a mom, wife, nurse and youtube creator. She started her minimalism journey because she was overwhelmed coming home to a cluttered house after working in a chaotic emergency department.

Since decluttering, she not only uncovered her floors and surfaces, but also the deeper meanings behind our clutter, how clutter impacts our focus, why it’s so hard to declutter, and how life is freer without our stuff weighing us down.

Robyn lives on Vancouver Island in BC with her 3 teen boys and husband, 4 out of 5 of them have ADHD, including Robyn & her husband. She loves hiking, gardening and cooking along with Jane Austen, Monty Python and Harry Potter movies.

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After hearing Sue give a live presentation, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. She has been researching, baking with, and sharing about whole grains since the 1990s. She is truly an expert when it comes to utilizing whole wheat in your home kitchen. In this conversation, we are diving into the history and politics of wheat production, the vast array of nutrients contained in a whole grain, how to seamlessly incorporate whole grains into your baking, and more. Lately, I have become convinced that I want to get back to feeding my family whole grains instead of white flour. I hope you find inspiration from Sue's message as well!

In this episode, we cover:

• The troubling history of white flour in the United States and its connection to disease
• The significant health improvements Sue and her family experienced as a result of consuming freshly-milled grains
• Addressing some popular myths about sourdough, whole grains, phytic acid, and more
• A dive into the nutritional benefits of whole grains
• Inspiring testimonies of how freshly-milled wheat is transforming individuals' health
• Looking at bread consumption through a common-sense and ancestral lens
• Wading through the noise of dietary trends and keeping food simple
• An overview of different types of grains and their uses
• Does whole grain bread lose nutrients if fermented with sourdough?
• Considerations when converting an all-purpose recipe to freshly-milled flour
• Sue's tried and true hack for stocking your kitchen with freshly-baked whole grain bread every week

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ABOUT SUE

Sue Becker is a gifted speaker and teacher, with a passion to share principles of healthy living in an encouraging way. She is the co-owner of The Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry, Real Bread Outreach, all dedicated to promoting whole grain nutrition. Sue has a degree in Food Science from UGA and is the author of The Essential Home Ground Flour Book. Sue is a veteran home-schooling mom with 9 children and 13 grandchildren. She and her husband Brad, live in Canton, GA. Through her teaching, countless families have found improved health.

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This week’s Q&A takes us through my thoughts on our upcoming move, how breastfeeding impacts my fertility, staples in a from-scratch kitchen, life with no dishwasher, encouraging kids to play independently, and more! Join me for another coffee chat Q&A episode!

In this episode, we cover:

• A brief life update– we are leaving our farmhouse!
• Why I’m comfortable leaving bone broth on my stove overnight
• What matters to me when sourcing dairy products
• Do I worry about my babies’ safety when out in nature?
• How breastfeeding impacts my fertility
• What my breastfeeding and weaning journey has been like through eight babies
• If you want to start cooking from scratch, do this!
• How to make milk kefir a staple in your kitchen even if you don’t have a dairy cow
• Do I use organ meats in my kitchen?
• Tips for healthy, organic eating on a very tight grocery budget
• My strategy for always staying on top of dishes with a large family
• Why I recommend taking a slow and steady approach to decorating your home
• How do I navigate being productive in my home while encouraging my kids to spend time outdoors?
• My approach to prenatal appointments when I have other young children to care for
• My best marriage advice after 17 years 

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We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a mother of three young children, KyAnn is currently in the trenches of the little years, but she is not living in survival mode. She helps moms get out from under the weight of chronic overwhelm and create consistency, peace, and connection in their days based on their unique priorities and personalities. If you are struggling with burnout from trying to manage motherhood, homemaking, business, and more, may this episode inspire you with practical steps you can implement today!

In this episode, we cover:

• The tipping point that led KyAnn to start establishing rhythms in her days as a stay-at-home mom
• If your days feel chaotic, start with this ONE rhythm
• The power of starting small when you are trying to establish systems for your family
• Thoughts for the mom who says “I just don’t have time”
• Finding the motivation and mental energy to make changes when you are chronically overwhelmed
• Addressing the myth of seasons of “survival mode”
• Practical rhythms you can implement today to keep a tidy home AND prioritize connection with your family
• Top three tips for creating margin in your day to get out of the chronic overwhelm spiral
• Strategies for starting your mornings peacefully even when you have young children
• Why we both prefer washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher
• Simplifying meal times to take one thing off your mental load
• How long should you try out a new routine before deciding if it’s working or not?
• Addressing a few specific pain points in home management: laundry and toys

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ABOUT KYANN

KyAnn is a mom, wife, and Jesus lover. She is passionate about helping busy moms find simple rhythms to reduce overwhelm and bring peace to their days.

Through her podcast and course, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms, KyAnn helps thousands of young, busy moms through stressful times. She teaches SAHMs attainable ways to implement simple rhythms and routines into their days.

Her podcast for busy moms quickly ranked in the top 1% globally! It is the go-to podcast for busy, Christian moms who want to get more done and still be present with their family!

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I love chatting with fellow work-at-home moms who share in the joys and struggles of managing motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, business, homesteading, rest, community, and more. Today’s conversation with published author Melissa Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of a fiction writer’s life. We talk through carefully choosing your “yeses” in each season, embracing rest, prioritizing family, and learning things the hard way in business. Whether you have a dream of writing or some other endeavor, this practical look at how Melissa gets it all done will inspire you along the way!

In this episode, we cover:

• Reaching the breaking point of overwhelm and finding the right solution for you
• A day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, work-at-home mom
• Weighing which opportunities to say yes to in your season of life
• A peek behind the curtain of the publishing world and what it takes to get a book deal
• Best advice for a new or aspiring author
• The importance of choosing the right representation as an author
• What it takes to find success as an author and joy in the process
• Practical strategies for raising children that love to read

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ABOUT MELISSA

Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, On the Way to Christmas, and upcoming release, The Perfect Rom-Com.

She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Join along her journey with over 800,000 other followers at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse.

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This week's round of questions took us through a wide range of motherhood and homemaking topics: how I keep my home in order with a large family, getting my babies/toddlers to sleep through the night, and quite a few things in my motherhood journey that I just don't worry about anymore. I'd love for you to join me for this coffee chat!

In this episode, we cover:

• You won't believe how few toys I keep in my home with eight kids
• A modern grocery convenience that I fully indulge in
• Thoughts for anyone who has ever felt like homemaking is not a valuable pursuit
• Sleep trainings tips for older babies and toddlers
• Our approach to health insurance as a large entrepreneurial family
• Why I don't worry about my kids spreading sickness to each other
• My thought process behind what baby items to store between each baby
• How minimalism makes the most of small home with a large family
• My survival strategies for pregnancy nausea in the first trimester

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