Waldorfy serves to explore and explain Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy. In most episodes, I discuss topics with a Waldorf teacher, or someone with knowledge about anthroposophy, to deliver accurate, simple, interesting, information and explanations. When possible we’ll bring to attention any research or studies surrounding the topics we are exploring. My main aim is to reach parents, perspective parents, and alumni to engage them with the meaning and purpose of Waldorf Education and it’s ...
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1. Todd Dulaney - Cry Out 2. Dr Tumi - Jesus youre my life 3. Victor Thompson - Not moved 4. Linda Gail - I Shall Declare the Works of the Lord 5. Mark Ayers - You Were There 6. Mark Ayers - You Were There (Reprise) 7. Yolanda Stith & Strong City - Restore and Break Open Prophetic Intercession and Decree 8. Davy Flowers - You 9. Eva Crabb - Revive Us 10. Cimorelli - “Way Maker” (Acoustic Worship Cover) 11. Caleb Carroll - Authentic Love 12. Dr Tumi - Healing in Your Glory 13. DulaneyLand Mus ...
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PhD Kimoni Present JUST GOSPEL Volume 145 Hosted by Dr Tumi 7-21-22
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1. Todd Dulaney - Cry Out 2. Dr Tumi - Jesus youre my life 3. Victor Thompson - Not moved 4. Linda Gail - I Shall Declare the Works of the Lord 5. Mark Ayers - You Were There 6. Mark Ayers - You Were There (Reprise) 7. Yolanda Stith & Strong City - Restore and Break Open Prophetic Intercession and Decree 8. Davy Flowers - You 9. Eva Crabb - Revive …
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Exploring how healthy eating and sleeping relate to the Waldorf approach. In this episode I'm speaking to my own experience growing up attending a Waldorf school and how it came across that healthy eating and sleeping were related to the Waldorf philosophy. I'm also hosting returning guest, anthroposophical doctor, Dr. Adam Blanning, to speak with …
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Simplicity, "Simplicity Parenting", how do these concepts tie into the Waldorf approach? Listener favorite Meagan Rose Wilson is back to explore these topics and speak to how one can begin to implement these ideas into life with young children. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/simplicity Thank you to Waldorfy pod…
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Exploring how to navigate allowing and limiting "screens" and the use of digital technologies for young children. Extra special thanks to guest, Eloise Rickman, author of "Extraordinary Parenting", for speaking with me for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Eloise and all she offers click here. For additional show notes and resources t…
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Meredith Floyd-Preston of the Waldorf Journey podcast is back! I love speaking with Meredith, she's such a joy to host. I really love here ability to be concise and light hearted. Her passion for Waldorf truly shines in everything she does. In the episode we're exploring what makes the Waldorf approach to reading and writing unique and effective. M…
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Returning guest Chinyelu is back! We're exploring the concepts of reverence and ritual in the life of the young child, and how they tie into the Waldorf approach. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/reverenceandritual Special thanks to our Waldorfy season podcast partner Sparkle Stories for help…
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Guest David Sewell McCann of Sparkle Stories is back to speak with me all about Waldorf and storytelling! To me storytelling. especially learning through story, is a memory that's at the center of my own Waldorf experience as a child. How storytelling is brought through the Waldorf approach, how we can incorporate story telling into life with young…
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In this episode we're exploring what we mean when we talk about "wonder and awe" for young children, and how this relates to the Waldorf approach. I was so fortunate to get to host Waldorf teacher, Meredith Floyd-Preston, as my guest for this episode. Meredith hosts a podcast about Waldorf education from her perspective as an experienced Waldorf te…
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Play. It's such a simple topic, but one I really felt had to be highlighted in this season due to how integral it is to the Waldorf approach. In this episode, returning guest and listener favorite, Tim Bennett is back, to speak with me all about play. Together we explore why play is such a big part of the Waldorf approach, how play supports a child…
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It's a simple thing that can add so much, in this episode I'm speaking about the benefits of inner and outer warmth., AND hosting one of my favorite guests, Meagan Rose Wilson! Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/warmth Special thanks to all of our generous Patreon supporters for helping me to bring thi…
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This episode is all Ashley speaking all about daily rhythm! Why a daily rhythm? Plus how to work in a daily rhythm with young children is discussed. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/rhythm For a more in depth discussion on Rhythm with guest, Waldorfy listener favorite, Meagan Rose Wilson, visit: wal…
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I figured we'd better start this seventh season of the show by revisiting one of the show's most commonly asked questions. In this episode I'm speaking with returning guest Chinyelu Kunz of the We Nurture podcast. Her many years of experience with Waldorf give her an incredible perspective and ability to explain clearly what the Waldorf approach is…
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Ashley introduces the theme for the seventh season of the show! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/season7trailer Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to our season podcast partner, Sparkle Stories!By Ashley Renwick
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VERY experienced Waldorf kindergarten teacher Tim Bennett speaks with me in this episode all about the Waldorf kindergarten. We discuss what's going on for the five/six year child developmentally, what the average day looks like in the Waldorf kindergarten, what drew Tim to become a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher, and a bit about how to bring the Wal…
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Chinyelu of the We Nurture podcast is back! In this episode we're exploring the Waldorf birthday celebration. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/waldorfbirthdays Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special Thanks to the following Waldorfy podcast partners: Palumba…
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Waldorf And Navigating What Friends, Family, and Community May Think
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A conversation on navigating what friends, family and community may think of the Waldorf approach. I speak with my own Waldorf mama, Jeni Ogilvy, in this episode. We also explore dealing with feelings of "I'm Waldorfy enough". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/chatwithmymom Theme music for this episo…
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Bringing Stories and Songs to Young Children
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For the first time on the show I'm hosting TWO GUESTS! Returning guests, Ashley J. May, and Meagan Wilson join me for a discussion centered on being critically conscious in bringing stories and songs to young children. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/storiesandsongs Theme music for this episode was …
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The Mood of the Fifth, Songs, and Music for Young Children
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My guest, Chinyelu of the We Nurture podcast, and I discuss what exactly the mood of the fifth is and why it is used in Waldorf Early Childhood Education. Chinyelu gives us a few examples of songs in the mood of the fifth in addition to chatting with me about songs and music in general for young children. Additional show notes and resources for thi…
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Waldorf and Chest and Breastfeeding with guest Judy Fayre, RN, IBCLC
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Is there a connection? In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama and IBCLC Judy Fayre speaks with me about wither or not Waldorf does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/chestandbreastfeeding Theme music for this episode was…
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As always I love my conversations with listener favorite and returning guest, Meagan Rose Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. In this episode we're discussing all things "Waldorf Early Childhood". What happens in a Waldorf early childhood, pre-school, or childcare setting? What does a typical day look like? How can we bring these ideas into our home li…
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Supporting Children Through Toddlerhood
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In this episode I speak with author of, "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers", Faith Collins all about how to navigate the joys and challenges of toddlerhood. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/toddlers Special thanks to Waldorfy podcast supporters: Sakura Bloom Sparkle Stories Palumba Theme music for thi…
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Is there such a thing as a "Waldorf baby"? Did Steiner give indications for children under one? Why is it a "Waldorf thing" to support your baby's development by keeping them warm? I explore this and more in this episode featuring returning guest, listener favorite, Rahima Baldwin Dancy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be f…
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In this introduction for the sixth season of the show I'm discussing some of the details of upcoming episodes. I also speak a bit about guests and topics for the season, in addition to getting into the details of the Waldorfy podcast Patreon drive coming up this September 2021! Theme music for this episode was performed and composed by Book Kenniso…
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As a culmination of the fifth season of episodes, my guest Simone and I discuss all things about the Waldorf eighth grade year in addition to how she's expanded on the "traditional Waldorf cannon" through all the grades. Content warning, we do speak briefly about sexual education in this episode, it may not be suitable for all ears. Additional show…
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Returning guest Anne Clair Goodman speaks with me in this episode all about seventh grade and the seventh grader. Similar to the other episodes in this season, we spend most of our discussion focused on how the curriculum of the seventh grade meets the twelve and thirteen year old where they're at. We also continued our discussion on media and scre…
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For this episode I was so fortunate to get to speak with incredible guest, Anne Clair Goodman all about sixth grade and the sixth grader. The experience for the sixth grader is so different than any age or grade we've talked about this season. The twelve year change, which we discuss in this episode, is a challenging developmental shift that may be…
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In this episode I'm speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher, Jen Kershaw, all about fifth grade and the fifth grader. What does fifth grade curriculum include? How does Waldorf education uniquely meet the needs of the fifth grader? Listen in to hear us discuss these topics and much more! The webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at…
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In this episode we discuss the needs of the developing fourth grader, according to the Waldorf approach, as well as dive into what's taught in the Waldorf fourth grade curriculum that works meets those needs. My guest in this episode is the wonderful Angela Lindstrom. Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fourthgrade …
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In this episode experienced Waldorf teacher Kris Ritz and I discuss the Waldorf third grade year with a focus on the developing third grader. What is the nine/ten year old experiencing? How can we the adults in their lives can be most supportive of their experience at this time of transition? These are the sorts of questions we dive into in this ep…
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In this episode I’m speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher Michael Gannon all about the Waldorf approach to second grade. We explore what the needs of the developing seven and eight year old are, and then how the Waldorf second grade curriculum works to meet those needs. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at the ep…
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How do you know a child is ready for first grade within a Waldorf school? What happens on the first day of first grade in a Waldorf school? What does a Waldorf first grader learn through the first grade year? These are all things we dive into in this episode featuring my guest, experienced Waldorf teacher, Lori Kran. Additional show notes and resou…
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Season 5 Trailer: Introducing, "Waldorf Through the Grades"
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In this special trailer episode I'm introducing the theme for the fifth season of the show: "Waldorf Through the Grades". Throughout this season I'll be hosting seasoned Waldorf teachers to talk to me about each grade on it's own starting with grade one continuing though grade eight. we'll be discussing the different developmental stages of the chi…
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Inclusion and Belonging with Ashley May
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Educational researcher and ethnographer Ashley May speaks with me in this finale episode of the fourth season of the show. Ashley shares her incredible wisdom surrounding the episode and this season's topic of inclusion and belonging. We discuss the beauty that Waldorf has to offer, but also how it needs to improve to serve all children and familie…
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This episode is about discovering and exploring Waldorf education from the perspective of a Black mother, Sabine Josephs. Sabine is the founder of All of Us Crayons, natural beeswax crayons that honor our diverse world. Sabine also talks about her experience pursing becoming a Waldorf teacher and starting Waldorf teacher training. Additional show n…
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Kenya Strong speaks with me about her experience with Waldorf education from her perspective as a Black Waldorf teacher. Kenya has a master's in education, a Waldorf certification, and has over twenty years experience in teaching, seven of those years in a Waldorf classroom. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/kenya …
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In this episode I'm speaking with Joanis a Black Waldorf alumna all about her experience attending a Waldorf school. She speaks about the things she enjoyed, in addition to the challenges she encountered. More on this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/joanis Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.…
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Emely, a Black Waldorf alumna, shares her experience and perspective with me in this episode. We talked about what she liked about her Waldorf school experience as well as discuss the struggles she faced. More on this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/emely Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.…
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Genevieve Dagobert ~ On Race, Waldorf Education, Anthroposophy, and Steiner
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Genevieve Dagobet is a brilliant, strong, courageous woman. After migrating to the US from Hatii in 1992, Genevieve eventually found Waldorf Education and knew she couldn't look back. She has over thirty years experience in education including time as a passionate Waldorf class teacher. In this episode Genevieve and I are discussing Waldorf Educati…
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Inclusion and Belonging: The Trailer for Season 4
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In this trailer I'm introducing the theme for season four of Waldorfy: Inclusion and Belonging for the Black Community in Waldorf Education. I'm speaking about how this season has evolved from just one planned episode into a whole season, the guests that will be featured, and various themes that reapear throughout the series. Additional show notes …
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In this episode I am interviewed by the lovely Laura Scappaticci of the Anthroposopher podcast. We talk about why I started Waldorfy, my interest in anthroposophy and how I relate to it, as well as Rudolf Steiner's statements on race. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/relatingtoanthroposophy Theme music for this e…
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All about anthroposophy with Laura Scappaticci of the Anthroposopher Podcast
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Laura Scappaticci, host of the Anthroposopher podcast is my featured guest in this episode. We talk all about how Laura discovered anthroposophy and how her relationship with it has evolved over time. Laura also works with the Anthroposophical Society in America and she talks about her work with that as well. Additional show notes and resources for…
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What is the Camphill movement? In this episode my guest Ben Davis and I discuss the history and intent of Camphill communities, the three fold human being, three fold social order, and how Camphill communities serve individuals with and without disabilities.By Ashley Renwick
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In this episode I'm diving into anthroposophic medicine. My guest Dr. Adam Blanning and I speak all about what anthroposophic medicine is and how it's practiced. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/anthroposophicmedicine. Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.…
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Waldorf Walls: Color and the Lazure Technique
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Why are the walls of Waldorf classrooms painted using the same technique? Why is each grade in a Waldorf school painted a specific color? In this episode I get to discuss the answers to these questions and more with my guest master lazure artist, Charles Andrade. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/lazure Theme musi…
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Anthroposophy, Architecture, and Design
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Why do Waldorf schools look the way they do? In this episode I host guest, Elizabeth Seward as we explore all things anthroposophy, architecture and design.By Ashley Renwick
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An introduction to eurythmy! My lovely mother-in-law and eurythmist, Carol Renwick, joins me as my guest in this episode. We discuss what eurythmy is, what it's intended uses are, why it's taught in Waldorf schools, and much more! Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/eurythmyintroduction Theme music for…
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A much longer episode than I usually put out there, this episode is more of a story than one packed with questions and info. I think you'll enjoy hearing how my guest, Lincoln Geiger, became involved in the biodynamic movement and about the unique ups and downs he's experienced over the course of his farming career. Additional show notes for this e…
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I'm talking all things biodynamic farming with my guest, Alice Groh. We get into what distinguishes biodynamic farming from conventional and organic farming and much more about this particular branch of anthroposophy. You can find additional show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at: waldorfy.com/biodynamicfarming Theme music for this e…
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This episode is titled “A Road Map for Anthroposophy”, because that’s really what it is. In this episode we’re breaking down what anthroposophy is in simple terms and then laying out all the things that fall under the umbrella of anthroposophy. Plus my incredible guest, Dr. Douglas Gerwin is sharing some of his findings from his survey of Waldorf g…
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In this season 3 trailer, I'm announcing the theme for season 3 and answering listener questions. For additional show notes and resources for this episode please visit, waldorfy.com/season3trailer Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.By Ashley Renwick
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