Have you ever felt that your family home was out of balance? That the chores were piling up and you were the only one juggling it all? What if we told you that there is a system unique to your family’s needs and abilities that will finally help you create peace in your home? Meet Laura Hernandez, founder of Mama Systems. “Calm house, calm life.” – …

If you’ve ever attended a birthday party, graduation, wedding, or baby shower, you have participated in celebrating an important milestone in a person’s life. Persephone Rising Rituals co-create with individuals and families, meaningful ceremonies, rituals and rites of passage that invoke ancient wisdom and sacred practices to witness and honor a p…

Have you ever wondered if the career path you were on before becoming a parent is still right for you now that you are raising your family? Our guest for this episode, Carolyn Eckman of FIT4MOM Santa Cruz, joins us to share her story and her new definition of success in motherhood. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent peo…

An organized space creates a sense of security and peace of mind that allows our nervous systems to relax and feel at ease. For this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Mia Keenan, an organizing expert and the owner of Tidy Evolution, to learn more about the practice and benefit of the KonMari Method®. “I want to live my life in such …

There are many many questions we are faced with daily as parents and nothing is cut and dry. With so much gray area, how do we confidently make choices that align consistently withour values and stand strong in our own intuition? In this episode we give you 3 steps to stand confident in your parenting choices. “Don’t stand unmoving outside the door…

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you took the road less travelled? Not following the tradition path but creating your own in a far off land? In this episode we chat with Michelle Miller, Author of Heart First: A Female Psychedelic Call To Adventure about how she is doing exactly that. Michelle's Website: https://www.heartfirst…

Can Feng Shui transform your life? For our special guest on this episode, Sara Fletcher, it certainly transformed her outlook, empowered her to reach beyond her limits, altered the trajectory of her life, and elevated her to a new purpose. "Nothing teaches children more than a parent who is willing to learn." - William Martin, The Parent's Tao Te C…

In this episode we chat with Alex Dorr. Alex has a wealth of knowledge of all things fungi. He is cohost of the Mushroom Revival Podcast and creator of fungi supplements that you can find at his website link below. For more about info on Alex, his products which you can get 15% off of by entering the promo code SUITCASE , all capitol letters and to…

For this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly Kennedy, a Bio-Regulatory practitioner with a passion for naturally oriented wellness. Join us for a lively conversation about childhood, lifelong learning, holistic wellness, motherhood, and everything in between. “If you wish to understand the universe, you must first think of energ…

As we search for ways to reconnect with ourselves and one another through big life and cultural transitions, we are reminded that music is medicine for the soul. We’re delighted to be joined for this episode by award winning singer-songwriter, Amanda West. This episode is full of practical ways to bring more musicality into our daily family lives a…

Join us for our 100th episode as we dive into a conversation of examining our own evolution as it parallels the current social and global period of evolution and change with an emphasis on what that means for all of us as parents and mothers. “I am a human being, meant to be in perpetual becoming. If I am living bravely, my entire life will become …

Are you running on the hamster wheel, trying to do all the things that you think you're expected to do as a mom? Join us as Toni-Ann Mayembe shares her experience of freeing herself from these external pressures to discover her most joyful and authentic expression of motherhood. “A bird that’s sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breakin…

Inspiration and ideas for creating intentional moments to build a family culture that will support your child's development of both roots and wings. “A meaningful life is composed of a series of meaningful moments. If this is what we want then the ability to infuse each moment with meaning would seem to be a skill worth practicing.” - Bill Crawford…

Have you struggled as a parent, to understand your child's needs or perspective? This episode is all about how Astrology can be used as a powerful parenting tool to better understand and support your child. "Childhood is destiny." - Carl Gustav Jung As parents we know that our children do not come into this world as blank slates, instead they come …

We talk with and try out breathwork techniques with Ben Holt from connectandevolve.com. Ben is an internationally acclaimed Breathwork Facilitator, psychedelic and plant medicine expert, transformational retreat leader, filmmaker, explorer, and musician. For the past several years, Ben has been traveling the world teaching the art of conscious brea…

We hope you enjoy this candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of moving our families out of the places where we had put down our roots and into brand new spacious beginnings. "To our children we give two things - one is roots and the other is wings." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe For this episode, we sit down together to discuss the m…

In this episode we chat with Pauline Dakin and discuss her book Run, Hide, Repeat: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood. A former producer of radio and television current affairs programming for CBC News operations in Nova Scotia, she left that role in 2016 to become a professor and associate director in the journalism program at the University of King…

Yes, you can have it all, just not all at once. Our special guest for this episode embodies that with such grace. We hope you will enjoy this episode with our dear friend, Schena Kinyon. "You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are set forth." - Kahlil Gibran Meet Schena Kinyon. Schena was born in India, has lived in 3 different …

Join us as we kick-off our 4th Season of The Moms I Know Podcast! We are so excited to be continuing this journey with you and have lots of exciting things planned for this season! “You could not step twice into the same rivers for other waters are ever flowing onto you.” - Heraclitus As we head into 2021, we are increasingly aware that, no matter …

On today's episode we chat with cannabis educator and consultant Emma Chasen about what she has learned after years of experience in the retail cannabis industry. How and if it could apply to psychedelics. From Emma's Bio: Emma Chasen is a Brown University graduate with a specialized Biology degree in Medicinal Plant Research. Chasen created the ro…

In this episode we talk with broadcasting legend Alan Cross. We discuss his love affair with music, how the creative mind works, how successful artists live a creative life and much more. To find out more about Alan check out his site: https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com His Home Radio Station 102.1 The Edge: https://edge.ca And his fantastic r…

In the face of external stresses and pressures, as parents it's especially important that we preserve a sense of joyfulness for our children during the holidays. This episode is full of ideas to inspire you to find creative ways to infuse your family values, excitement, and wonder into this holiday season. “Intentional living means making choices f…

If there is an upside to not being able to travel internationally at the moment it is discovering a hidden treasure in your own back yard. In this episode I talk with Wendy Oke niece of artist Alma Rumball from Ontario, Canada. Alma who after having a vision of Jesus starting noticing that her hand was drawing by itself, delivering images and messe…

With the holidays around the corner and all the stresses and challenges we are all still facing, this episode offers some creative ways to create meaningful experiences this holiday season. “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that happiness is gratitude doubled by wonder.” - G.K. Chesterton This special episode comes t…

If you are curious about healthy movement or want to gain a better understanding of how to use space and movement to cultivate healthy relationships, then this episode all about Spacial Dynamics® is one you won't want to miss! “Space provides the possibility for connection.” - Jaimen McMillan If you've ever experienced the ability to project your a…

As our third season is coming to a close, we are overwhelmed by all that has transpired over the past 8 or 9 months. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” - Desmond Tutu From Covid-19, to the murder of George Floyd, and now to the wildfires that are spreading throughout California, we've clung to community, di…

In this episode we chat with Andrew Dengelo, a pioneer and social activist in the cannabis retail industry. Along with his brother Steve, Andrew started Haborside, one of the first cannabis dispensaries in California. We chat about his views on Psychedelics, the possibility of them becoming even more mainstream and what that would look like. We als…

In the past, a lot of focus was put on being "color blind," but now that we know better, we want our children to have "color-full" experiences, and this includes what they find on their bookshelves and reading lists. Classic literature tends to have a very Euro-centric attitude and we've often struggled with how to curate a more diverse reading lib…

Since its inception in 1919, Waldorf Education has been embraced world-wide. In this interview with Susan Goldstein, we take a look into the past, present, and future of Waldorf Education and discuss its role in the face of current events. "Imbue thyself with the power of imagination. Have courage for the truth. Sharpen thy feeling for responsibili…

Whether you're planning to stay connected to your child(ren)'s school and continue with distance learning in the fall or whether you are embarking on your first time as a homeschool family, we recorded this episode to give you some ideas of how you can structure your days for success. “Opportunities for both academic and character growth cannot be …

In recent years, there has been increased evidence and awareness that electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation warrant our attention if we are seeking to reduce symptoms in our bodies and optimize our overall wellness. For this episode, we are joined by Wendy Myers. A heavy metals detox expert and functional diagnostic nutritionist in L…

In this mini episode of The Psychedelic Suitcase we take a look at our time in Portugal and our trip home during the current pandemic. We talk with Jason and Camilla, two long term residents of the off grid animal rescue where we stayed that is owned by Gabi and Jo near Odeceixe, Portugal. We chat about residing there and choosing to live an unconv…

If you are finding yourself overwhelmed this summer and struggling to find a way to move forward, you are not alone. This episode is full of ideas and resources to help you tackle that feeling of overwhelm so you and your family can break through the paralysis and begin to take meaningful action. “The most beautiful realization of all was that moth…

For this episode, Lisa Dominguez Abraham joins us to discuss some of the racial disparities in public education that have been highlighted by coronavirus and social unrest. She invites all of us to consider how our position and privileges impact the people around us, recognizing that this might be a particular challenge for white parents who haven’…

When we take a look at the uncertainty of the future of education in the United States, we might not know what the future holds, but we do know how children learn best. “A hybrid independent study program can be a wonderful model for the future.” After sheltering-in-place for several months and going through graduation season without our traditiona…

If you're considering homeschooling, you're likely also battling fears, anxieties, external pressures, logistical concerns, and many other worries. In this episode with special guest, Linsey Hurley, you'll hear straight from a homeschool mom just like you, how she did it and why she thinks you can do it too! "Children, they learn what they live." -…

The subject of nonviolent communication has been one that we have long been believers in and recently we’ve been wanting to deepen our education and commitment to learning and implementing these valuable tools within our own lives. See me beautiful, look for the best in me That's what I really am and all I want to be It may take some time It may be…

Tired of gathering around the tv and longing for connection and conversation with your children or your partner? This episode is for you! When we can be intentional about designing and creating spaces that naturally inspire connection, gathering, and conversation, they can become a part of our family culture and we can have these experiences more o…

Too many activities and pressures leads to feelings of stress and anxiety, that's why we've made Time and Space our second tenet of Family School. This episode is all about how to slow down and create more time and space for your family. “It will be hard to create a quiet place where your children can find their souls, you must first quiet your own…

Are you worried about the new CDC guidelines for the reopening of schools in the United States? Are you wondering what's going to be best for your family? Are you considering the possibility that there may be other alternative ways to educate your children? "Learning is not the product of teaching; learning is the product of the activity of learner…

For a time such as this... It is now more important than ever that we raise the next generation to be the bold leaders of tomorrow. This episode features an exciting episode with Sabrina Ann Zielinski, aka Mama Z, of Natural Living Family. The 5 P's: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance When you listen to this episode, you'll really see how the…

How can we, as the "guardians of childhood," protect, strengthen and nurture our children? “Watch over our child. Guide him safely from the ways of harm. Keep happy his heart, brave his soul, and rosy his cheeks. Guard with your life his hopes and dreams, for he is all that we have, all that we are, and all that we will ever be.” - William Joyce, T…

If you've heard us talk a little bit about family school and you're interested in learning more about how you can bring this philosophy into your home, this episode is for you. "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Angela Schwindt In this episode, we answer your questions about what fam…

Sometimes plans don't always go the way you expect them to. We thought we would be off to another location by now but we have been self quarintining here in Portugal ever since travel became no longer an option. Since we are here a little longer than we expected we thought it would be a good time to introduce Jo. Jo is one of the owners of the Anim…

With so many families being forced into homeschooling situations right now, we want to share our take on how families of all kinds can craft their own unique homeschool situations by simply living and learning together, a concept that we call Family Schooling. This episode was recorded prior to the events of Covid-19. but even before so many of you…

In this episode, we share our 3 simple tips for homeschooling to support you wherever you are in your homeschooling journey. “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo, far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” - Jodi Picoult Whether you are homeschooling your children by default during the Coronavirus pandemic or considering t…

We’ve all been thrust into this new normal and many of us feel like we’re trying to keep our heads above water. For those of you who may be feeling like homeschooling your children is not something you signed up for, this episode is for you. “The oak fought the wind and was broken. The willow bent when it must and survived.” - Robert Jordan We want…

Having a daily experience with nature has countless benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing. For this episode we welcome Linda McGurk, author of the book There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather, to share with us how this simple wellness routine has impacted her journey through motherhood. “We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our chil…

When the going gets tough, we look within ourselves, within our faiths, and within our families for strength, guidance, comfort, peace, and love. If we are able to draw on our best practices and solid foundations, we find ourselves emerging from these times with a greater sense of both self and community. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtf…

No matter where or how you are educating your children, the most valuable thing is that we are coming together with our children so that we can learn and grow together. “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” - Thomas S. Monsen Regardless of where and how you choose to educate your children, there will be…