Best Maria Montessori Podcasts (2025)

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#5: Who Was Maria Montessori? | How Montessori Method Shaped Billionaire Minds | The Science Behind It 12:42

6d ago12:42

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Did you know that Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Taylor Swift, and Bill Gates all have something in common—besides their massive success? They were all Montessori-educated. But what is it about the Montessori method that fosters innovation, independence, and problem-solving skills? And how can you apply these same principles …

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#7: The Hidden Power of Boredom: How It Boosts Your Child’s Creativity, Focus, and Independence 18:48

5d ago18:48

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Boredom—it’s the phrase that makes most parents cringe, but what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? Instead of rushing to entertain, what if we saw boredom as a gift? In this episode, we dive deep into why those "I’m bored" moments are actually crucial for your child's creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills. Drawing from the insig…

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Wangari Maathai Part 1 1:14:44

5d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Wangari Maathai understood the vital connections between living things and the Earth; of local communities and the wider world. It is true that many trees make a mighty forest, and Maathai's Green Belt Movement made it clear to us all that the most important change for the greater good is one that each individual makes in their own backyard... a ph…

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#6: Homeschool Burnout is Real: How to Lighten the Mental Load of Motherhood & Reclaim Your Energy 8:13

2d ago8:13

8:13

Feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the mental load of homeschooling and motherhood? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into the science behind burnout, why you feel like you’re doing everything, and practical strategies to lighten the load. Discover practical strategies to simplify your day, reduce overwhelm, manage decision fatigue, and…

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Marie Laveau, 2025 1:25:27

14d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

How much of the New Orleans Voodoo Queen's legend is myth? (Hint: A lot) Happy Mardi Gras and, more importantly, Happy Women's History Month! This episode is sponsored by: Madam Ram: The woman who took on a man's world and won! Based on a true story! Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Wildgrain: The first bake from frozen subscription box for a…

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#4: Overwhelm, Decision Fatigue, Paradox of Choice & 3-Step Decision Detox 9:43

15d ago9:43

9:43

Welcome to the Mindset shift series ... Let’s talk about The Endless Scroll & The Curriculum Spiral 🤯 Why Too Many Choices = Total Paralysis See, here’s the thing: Our brains are not designed to process unlimited choices. Psychologist Barry Schwartz calls this the Paradox of Choice—the more options we have, the harder it is to make a decision and t…

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#3: Montessori Sensitive Periods: Unlock Child’s Potential of the Absorbent Mind 19:44

19d ago19:44

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In this episode, we dive deep into Montessori's Sensitive Periods—the key windows of time when your child is naturally primed to develop specific skills effortlessly. From language and movement to order, social behavior, and sensory refinement, we'll explore why these phases exist, how they shape your child's growth, and what you can do to support …

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Sojourner Truth 2025 2:12:10

21d ago2:12:10

2:12:10

Sojourner Truth was an enslaved woman, a freewoman, a preacher, a speaker, an abolitionist, and a women's rights advocate in the Civil War-era United States. Like a lot of women's history, Sojourner's truth may have been edited long ago, but we can help to set it right. This episode is brought to you in part by: Blissy: Get better sleep, hair, and …

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#2: You Are Enough | Why You’re the Best Teacher for Your Child | Backed by Science 16:43

22d ago16:43

16:43

Feeling homeschool guilt? You Are Enough! Discover how play and evolutionary psychology prove you're already your child's best teacher. From the Harlow study to a powerful mammoth analogy—ditch doubt, trust instincts, and homeschool with confidence. 🎁 Get Your FREE Ultimate Play Recipe Guide 🔗 Full Episode Details What if I told you that babies—whe…

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#1: Dr. Land’s NASA Study 98% of children start as creative geniuses, but only 2% keep that spark into adulthood 15:42

26d ago15:42

15:42

A NASA-backed study found that 98% of 4-5-year-olds test at genius-level creativity. But by adulthood? Less than 2% remain. Not because creativity fades, but because we’re taught to stop using it. From an early age, kids are trained to follow rules, find the right answer, and play it safe—while creativity thrives in possibilities, not perfection. S…

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Georgia Gilmore 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Georgia Gilmore was one of the unsung heroes of history during the Civil Rights movement in America; a prime example of how one person's contributions can change the course of a country. Her tireless fundraising efforts were critical to the success of the Montgomery bus boycott, and Presidents met with activists under her roof, comforted by Georgia…

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Trailer - Welcome to Play Homeschool | Why You Should Listen & Who I Am 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Welcome to Play Homeschool Made Easy! I’m Anya Garcia. In this very first episode of Play Homeschool Made Easy, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey from attorney to homeschooling mom—sharing the secrets to creating a home where learning feels joyful, natural, and stress-free. Whether you're a first-time parent navigating endless advice, a bu…

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Josephine Bonaparte and Eugénie Bonaparte 2:19:03

2M ago2:19:03

2:19:03

Josephine and Eugénie, related by marriage, and separated by only a generation, both rose from relative obscurity to become the Empress of France during tumultuous times. The paths of these very different women never crossed, but they both were stars in their own time and left their unique marks on history. Please join us on our Field Trip to Italy…

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Fannie Lou Hamer, 2025 1:56:51

2M ago1:56:51

1:56:51

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we are again shining the spotlight on the remarkable life of Fannie Lou Hamer. As a small child, her hard labor was key to her family’s survival. She grew up to become a fiery civil rights activist who would not be silenced by intimidation, violence, or the personal wishes of the President of the United States hi…

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Voices of EsF: The Importance of Mother Tongue Education 52:45

2M ago52:45

52:45

In this Voices of EsF edition, Dr Susan Nyaga discusses what mother tongue education and multilingualism entail and how they relate to identity and culture. She shares research findings underscoring the importance of mother tongue learning and how this can be supported in the classroom and beyond.

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Charity Adams Earley 2:11:57

2M ago2:11:57

2:11:57

Charity Adams Earley was the first, and highest ranking, African-American officer in the Women's Army Corps. During WW2, she led the 6888th - The Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was sent to Europe to make sure that years of backlogged letters and packages were delivered at last to the waiting soldiers. Her work showed the importance of di…

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AMI Talks: How Montessori History Fuels Today’s Innovations in Education 1:13:05

2M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

We are delighted to present our 6 January AMI Talk - the date is one well known as it marks the opening of the first Casa dei Bambini, in Rome. We are grateful to be able to present two strong speakers from our network: Dr John Exalto, assistant professor in theory and history of education, and Sarah Kiteleja, Executive Director of the Montessori C…

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Mrs, Claus, 2024 16:36

3M ago16:36

16:36

This story of Christmas' unsung hero has been our holiday tradition since 2014! We change bits of it every year, so no two years are exactly the same! If you have little ears with you, you may want to preview it so no secrets are spoiled! Happiest of holidays to you, we'll see you in 2025! Speaking of seeing us in 2025, we would love for you to tra…

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Katharine Graham 2:13:21

3M ago2:13:21

2:13:21

Katharine Graham was the head of the Washington Post empire during a turbulent time in American history. After a personal tragedy catapulted her into the public eye (and the eye of the hurricane), she took on the doubters and became the most powerful woman in media history. She was an icon of resilience and determination, as well as embodying the b…

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Pocahontas, 2024 1:14:03

4M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

It's Thanksgiving and National Native American Heritage Month here in the United States so, this week, we continue our tradition of sharing this episode from 2017. Pocahontas' real story is much different than the romanticized versions of her life! At this time of year, here, when American History is told and retold over turkey and Ubiquitous Green…

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Paris 2024 Travelogue 1:49:16

4M ago1:49:16

1:49:16

We took fifty friends with us on our latest women's history tour to the City of Light! From a private nighttime tour of Versailles to a luncheon at Veuve Clicquot, through pastries shaped like apples at A. LaCroix patisserie and an ocean of glorious onion soup, we filled our suitcases with treasures and our hearts with joy. But perhaps the best sou…

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Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House 1:18:17

5M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Join us on this Halloween bonus episode as we revisit our 2019 coverage of Sarah Winchester! The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued people for almost a century. Its story has always been a dramatic one, full of ghosts, guns, and desperation - but perhaps there is a simpler explanation buried within the life of Sarah Winchester herself. We would…

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New York City Travelogue 2024 1:17:06

5M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Join us as we discuss our recent field trip to the city that never sleeps! Fifty friends joined us for a women's history extravaganza (and thirty more dropped by for a celebration on the water)! From the gritty realities of the Tenement Museum to the excesses of America's Gilded Age - the sobering truths of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire to the glitt…

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AMI Talks: Montessori and Music as Healing Instruments for Children with Trauma 1:26:25

5M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

In this episode we will first hear from AMI trainer Liza Davis, who in her 6 August contribution to Voices of AMI Training, discussed the science of how trauma's impact on brain development can be mitigated by supportive environments. Her presentation is followed by Susan Shea who will speak on the healing power of music when working with children …

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Victoria Woodhull, 2024 2:04:25

5M ago2:04:25

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It's election season here in the US, so we're revisiting the life of the very first woman to run for the American Presidency in 1872. Victoria Woodhull crafted a life for herself from very raw materials when she traveled from an abusive childhood to an aristocratic end and, throughout it all, was a woman ahead of her time. This episode is sponsored…

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Gertrude Ederle 2:07:55

6M ago2:07:55

2:07:55

They said it couldn't be done; that the deck, and the odds, were stacked against her, but Trudy Ederle listened only to her heart during her record-breaking swim across the English Channel. She was the first woman to accomplish this feat - and her record would hold for another 24 years. Gertrude Ederle made women's history. : Learn more about your …

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Fannie Lou Hamer 2024 2:03:33

6M ago2:03:33

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We reached back a few years to again shine the spotlight on this remarkable woman. Fannie Lou Hamer began life as a small child whose hard labor was key to her family’s survival. She grew up to become a fiery civil rights activist who would not be silenced by intimidation, violence, or the personal wishes of the President of the United States himse…

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Emily Roebling 2:09:22

7M ago2:09:22

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Emily Roebling stepped in to facilitate the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband, its chief engineer, fell victim to a mysterious illness. Though her contributions were kept shadowed at the time, later generations have come to realize how critical she was to the project's completion. There are just a few tickets left to join us in …

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Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 2 1:42:00

7M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

Maria Theresa was the only woman to rule the Hapsburg dominions in her own right and is considered to have been one of its most successful leaders. Gathering the broken pieces of the empire she inherited, she assembled a brand new country - strategically laying the foundations of cultural reform that changed the course of history. This episode is s…

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EsF Stories with Carolina Cerezuela 31:07

8M ago31:07

31:07

This EsF stories episode is about taking initiative, integrating into a community, and creating sustainable change in the community. Born in Spain, today’s guest has made a long, interesting, and circuitous journey to Mexico, where she currently lives. Her local community has benefited from her experience, her insight, and her boundless energy to d…

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Empress Maria Theresa of Austria Part 1 1:31:20

8M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Destined from her cradle for a seat on the throne, Maria Theresa had to fight both the prejudices of her age AND some of the greatest warriors of the time in order to secure her empire. Please join us on our Field Trip Dinner Cruise on September, 14th in NYC! DETAILS HERE Support for this episode from: Pack your bags with Quince Treat yourself with…

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Austria Field Trip Travelogue 2024 1:41:05

8M ago1:41:05

1:41:05

Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends as we tell you all about our adventures in Austria! From the glamour of the Habsburgs in Vienna to the musical history of Salzburg and points in between, we'll tell you our stories of history, gastronomy, comedy... and friendship. Factor Meals: 50% off your first box Lume Deodorant: 15% off all produ…

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The Statue of Liberty 2024 1:56:00

9M ago1:56:00

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Today we bring you our traditional Fourth of July holiday coverage of the life and times of the Statue of Liberty, from her conception at a dinner party in France to the symbol of hope she has become for the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The History Chicks | QCODE

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Gertrude Bell 1:15:06

9M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Once upon a time, a daughter of privilege took her enormous intelligence, unfathomable bravery, and an entire set of Wedgwood china into the uncharted parts of the Middle East, making maps, discoveries and friends along the way. Her work helped pave the way for the establishment of the modern country of Iraq. This episode is brought to you, in part…

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Georgia O'Keeffe 2:25:39

10M ago2:25:39

2:25:39

Georgia O'Keeffe is known as the mother of Modernism; she created a vast body of work, always finding a novel way to express what she wanted to say through her art. After talking about Mary Cassatt, we were both drawn back to her story and thought you might like to revisit her, too. From 2018 This episode is sponsored by: Factor Meals: Use code hc5…

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Mary Cassatt 2:30:19

10M ago2:30:19

2:30:19

Mary Cassatt had always been an independent thinker. But once she became a member of the radical group of artists known as the Impressionists, she sidestepped expectations of gender (and the traditional rules of artistic expression) and forged a singular style that was all her own. This episode is supported by: OSEA: Clean, vegan skin and body care…

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Clara Bow 2024 1:26:18

11M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

A young woman named Taylor Swift, who we admire greatly, has just released an album that includes a track called "Clara Bow". We thought we would reach back into the archives and bring you the story of Clara Bow, who was the world's first "it" girl, and her journey through the perilous world of fame. This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant, sa…

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Babe Didrickson Zaharias 2:11:11

11M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

Babe's colorful personality, drive, and athleticism made her a role model for girls and women across the globe as an Olympian and a multi-sport professional athlete. We've spoken so often about her lately that we thought it might be time for a refresher on her story! This episode is sponsored by: Factor Meals: Use code HC50 for 50% off first box Ho…

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Althea Gibson Part 2 1:37:26

12M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

After decades of struggle against obstacles and expectations that would defeat most of us, Althea Gibson achieved international success in the world of tennis; breaking the color barrier at Wimbledon and opening the game to future generations of players. She built many bridges and fought the good fight in many fields of endeavor - we only wish that…

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Jessie Tarbox Beals 1:18:12

1y ago1:18:12

1:18:12

According to Jessie Tarbox Beals - the first female photojournalist in the world - the key to success is mostly HUSTLE. In her case, it looked like this: arrive in a new town, set up a darkroom, canvas the populace, ingratiate yourself, SNAP SNAP SNAP, develop, print, deliver, catch the train as it's pulling out of the station... Be in the right pl…

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Althea Gibson Part 1 1:15:14

1y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

There are quite a few lines on a tennis court; sideline, baseline, service line - all of which have their functions. But beginning in 1950, a powerful and charismatic African American athlete named Althea Gibson began to smash tennis' color lines, one after another. Althea Gibson broke new ground and changed the world's perception of what was possi…

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Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann 1:40:42

1y ago1:40:42

1:40:42

Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann were talented and musically gifted women. They were both child prodigies and both dazzled audiences across Europe. While they were (and still are) often put in the shadow of a talented male relative, one woman quietly stepped out of the spotlight while the other fought to stay. Registration is open for our Field…

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Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 2 2:32:39

1y ago2:32:39

2:32:39

Alice Roosevelt Longworth was once the most famous woman in the world. She graduated from youthful frivolity into the deadly serious role of behind-the-scenes political engine and policy influencer; always the center of the action and (sometimes grudging) admiration wherever she went. Join us in PARIS! Registration is now open to travel with us to …

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AMI Talks: Cross Pollinating Peace 1:17:51

1y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In this episode, our president Alain Tschudin, professor of Peace Studies and Takako Fukatsu, Montessori advocate in Japa tap into their varied and wide experience in a Montessori concept embedded in all our work and values: the preparation and transfer of peace. You can learn more about the speakers ofthis AMI Talk by visiting the link here.…

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Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in the UAE 15:25

1y ago15:25

15:25

Launching Embodied Parenting Weekend Retreats in Ajman on February 2nd.Join us for the UAE's first Embodied Parenting Pretreat for Mothers. This incredible weekend retreat will be hosted at the sensational @zoyawellbeing and includes full board 5 star accommodation for 2 nights, yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, a nutrition consultation …

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Alice Roosevelt Longworth Part 1 1:16:49

1y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

President Theodore Roosevelt had many challenges during his career… corruption in the New York police force, the creation of the Panama Canal , the Spanish American war, protecting the Grand Canyon and other national monuments, and groundbreaking anti-trust legislation But the greatest challenge he faced was a volcano in a blue dress, his eldest da…

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Mrs. Claus, 2023 15:56

1y ago15:56

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Mrs. Claus has a history as colorful as her husband's so we spotlight it in our annual visit to her life! Originally, this episode is from 2014, but it's sort of a time-capsule episode: we've added things over the years, including this year, so if you hear Jingle Bells, there's still more to come! For our shownotes to this episode, visit The Histor…

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La Malinche 1:39:47

1+ y ago1:39:47

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As a child, La Malinche was sold into slavery by her own family. Through a series of curious circumstances, she began working as a translator and cultural interpreter for Hernán Cortés, and became one of the most famous (or infamous) characters in the story of Spain's conquest of Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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France Field Trip Travelogue, 2023 1:31:41

1+ y ago1:31:41

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Please join us and our fellow Field Trip Friends, as we all tell you about our adventures in France! From the glitter of Paris to the Champagne country caves, we share all the highlights of our trip. There's also a very special announcement at the beginning that we're pretty excited about! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therap…

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Enriching Environments on Afternoons with Helen Farmer 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

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Beating parenting overwhelm, Mum guilt and not feeling good enough, this is a terrific interview from November 2023 when I was lucky enough to be invited on to speak with Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye. An essential 15 minute pick-me-up for parents with children of all ages!

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