In this episode, I talk with Elyse Scheeler, a licensed speech-language pathologist, special needs advocate, homeschool coach, and host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. We talk about IEPs, speech delays, sensory needs, ADHD, executive functioning, and why parents can homeschool a child with additional needs. If you are wondering whether school is the only place your child can receive support, this episode will encourage and equip you.

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After years of researching education history, I decided to try something radical: teaching my children with textbooks from the 1800s and early 1900s. In this episode, I share the surprising results, the books we're using, and why these simple, straightforward resources may hold lessons modern education has forgotten.

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In this episode, I talk with Matt Smith, co-author of The Preparation, about the growing crisis of aimlessness among young people and how families can prepare them for adulthood without relying solely on traditional education. We discuss purpose, practical skills, entrepreneurship, adventure, and helping teens become capable, confident adults.

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What happens when a lifelong academic discovers that true education isn't found in credentials, but in curiosity?

In this conversation with Megha Lillywhite of Classical Ideals, we discuss autodidactic learning, homeschooling, classical education, beautiful children's literature, the decline of artistic standards, the pursuit of beauty, and why independent thinking matters more than ever.

If you've ever wondered how to raise curious children, cultivate a love of learning, or reclaim beauty in education, this episode is for you.

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Why do kids forget so much of what they learn—and why does school seem to make burnout worse instead of better?

In this episode, we break down the science behind how the brain actually learns, including the role of memory consolidation, rest, and recovery. Backed by research from experts like Matthew Walker and Andrew Huberman, this video explains why constant input without recovery leads to poor retention, frustration, and mental fatigue.

If you're a parent, homeschooler, or educator, this could completely change how you approach learning.

Discover:

• Why kids forget what they study
• The hidden role of rest in learning
• How burnout is created in traditional education
• A better rhythm for real understanding and retention

This isn't about doing more.
It's about finally doing what works.

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In this episode, I talk with Nick Robinson from The Homeschool Helper about homeschooling teenagers, Classical Conversations, family culture, and raising kids who know how to think independently in an AI-driven world.

Nick shares:

• Why his family chose homeschooling
• The power of community and co-ops
• Why middle and high school homeschooling matters
• How to nurture curiosity and creativity
• The role dads can play in homeschooling
• Why "behind" is the wrong way to think about education

This conversation is full of encouragement for parents who are starting homeschooling, struggling through it, or wondering if it's worth continuing.

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Are rabbit holes distractions…or the foundation of true education? Janae explores why curiosity-driven learning helps children retain information longer, connect subjects naturally, develop critical thinking skills, build endurance, and stay intellectually alive.

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