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Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

Brandy Vencel with Mystie Winckler and Abby Wahl

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Our goal is to cultivate the maximum number of thinking moms we can. This podcast is for classical homeschooling mamas who yearn for something more than just checking boxes and getting it all done. We discuss topics that matter to those of us who believe that educating ourselves through reading widely, thinking deeply, and applying faithfully equips us for the task of educating our children.
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We were so honored to have Dr. Wahls on our podcast! She is a true pioneer in the world of diet and nutrition for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Tune in for her inspiring story about healing her own MS and her mission to bring hope and healing to the 1 million+ people diagnosed with MS today. To learn more follow Dr. Wahls @drterrywahls Visi…
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Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…
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Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…
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We were so thrilled to have Dr. Perry (@stopchasingpain) back on the show, and this time to talk about the gut brain connection. Dr. Perry is a wealth of knowledge and we discuss why it’s important to look at the WHOLE body and how all body systems are connected vs. systems in isolation. He gives us tangible tips to help the gut and brain communica…
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In today’s episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss what it means when we say we want to raise kids who love to learn. What are the implication of this goal? Does it affect how we teach? You’re going to love this conversation! *** It’s not too late to catch the replays of our annual Spring Training Sessions! The second session was just on MONDAY! O…
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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com Do you have a hard time making a planner useful in your day to day life? Do you want to use a planner, but you feel like you're just wasting your time or doing something wrong? Kayse's tips on realistic planning and making a planner fit your life are gold! Kayse's YouTube: @AnchoredWomen Kayse's …
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In today’s episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss rewards and how to connect them to intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivation. *** Don’t forget to register for our annual Spring Training Sessions! This is happening SOON! Our coach this year is Andrew Zwerneman from Cana Academy. Andrew is going to teach two sessions on history. The first sessio…
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Regulating the nervous system has been a real buzzword lately in the holistic health world and rightfully so! If we can’t feel regulated (physically and emotionally) it is VERY hard to heal. In today’s episode both Dr. Nicole + Dr. Abby each give 3 of their favorite ways to regulate the nervous system! Most of them are simple daily practices that m…
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Take the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Learn how to supercharge your productivity with an index card! In this video, Karen Head shares how using a simple index card can help you stay organized and focused on your daily tasks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a more productive day! Come to our free Homemaker's CEO …
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Our guest today is Andy Patton. Andy Patton has held various roles in healthcare technology and venture capital. As an entrepreneur in the healthcare space, he built and successfully exited his first company. He has also started and currently owns a company in the construction industry. Before going into business, Mr. Patton spent his early career …
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Learn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo/ This month we’re talking about daily cards, making a brand new to-do list every day with only 3 things on it. Was this something you jumped right into, were you skeptical, what has been your iteration experience with daily cards? Trisha is a Catholic wife and mother…
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We chat all things root cause and why mindset matters so much. There are no incurable diseases, just incurable people. Dr Cohn has been in practice for 35 years and has so much knowledge in holistic care. He drops some amazing stories about root causes that you would have never suspected and how important emotional work is. Sign up for his biostack…
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Take Sweep & Smile with us! https://simplyconvivial.com/sweep Tired of your cleaning checklist not working? Watch this video to find out why and learn how to stay motivated to keep your space clean and organized! Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with h…
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Our guest today is Andrew Zwerneman. Andrew J. Zwerneman serves as President and Master Teacher at Cana Academy. For 40 years, he has taught and consulted in secondary schools that emphasize classic humanities. For 19 years he headed schools — 2 at the public charter school, Tempe Preparatory Academy in Tempe, Arizona, 17 at Trinity School at Meado…
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Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweep Creating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified Approach In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and…
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Today’s guest is Vigen Guroian. Until his retirement in 2015, Dr. Guroian was Professor of Religious Studies in Orthodox Christianity at the University of Virginia. He is now a Permanent Senior Fellow of the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal, Senior Fellow at the Center on Law and Religion at Emory University, Distinguished Fellow of the Joh…
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Lindsey runs the Reformed Faith and Family website and podcast alongside her husband Caleb. Together they have seven children ranging in ages from three to fifteen years old. Caleb is a bi-vocational pastor, and Lindsey is a long-time homeschooling mom who enjoys reading to her children, dabbling in homestead hobbies, and being a doula for friends …
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Astrology is a language that many of us have a hard time understanding, yet we know how impactful it can be on our lives. Ashley Tracey is a master teacher when it comes to astrology and teaches us all the in’s and out’s about eclipse season. Eclipse season is a powerful time for transformation. She teaches us which signs will be impacted, what our…
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Today’s episode is the third in our four part series on Charlotte Mason’s chapters from School Education that cover the training of physical, intellectual, moral, and religious habits. Today, we’re discussing the training of MORAL habits. You’re going to love this conversation! *** Did you sign up to do the 5x5 reading challenge this year? If so, y…
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In this episode, we have a delightful conversation with Lexy Sauve, a creative mom and pastor's wife who has found joy and fulfillment in adding creative pursuits to her homemaking. Join us as Lexi shares her experiences and insights on how embracing creativity has expanded her capacity to manage her home, raise her six children, and find delight i…
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Leslie is a stay-at-home mom and grandma to seven, a health writer for Substack, and a health coach. She is passionate about helping people regain their health in ways that are simple, inexpensive, and life-changing. I know I've had weight loss on my list of annual goals for years on end and many years I've just given up on it and felt like it took…
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EMFs have been one of our most requested topics on the podcast and we have finally found the perfect guest to talk about it! In this episode, Brandon Amalani from BluShield joins the show to school us on the topic of EMF radiation. If you’ve ever wondered what EMFs are, how they can negatively impact our health, and what you can do about it, this e…
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Today’s episode is on unit studies and why Charlotte Mason disapproved of them so much. You’re going to love this conversation! *** Did you sign up to do the 5x5 reading challenge this year? If so, you need to join the Sistership as a Sophie membership and get the accountability you need and the support you want. With weekly check-ins and quarterly…
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Habit tracking sheet: https://simplyconvivial.com/habit Find Leslie's substack here: https://fastwell.substack.com/ Join Leslie Taylor as she shares her journey of becoming a more energetic and healthy mom through intermittent fasting. As a stay-at-home mom, she struggled with weight loss and low energy, but through her lifestyle changes, she has f…
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WOW this episode is a brain buster in an amazing way! We were so lucky to have the amazing Dr. Catherine Clinton on the podcast to talk about quantum biology. Learn about how everything really is energy - and how you can support your own quantum field and terrain to thrive. Follow Dr Clinton, here. Check out her offerings, here. Sponsors: Check our…
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This episode has been a long time coming! There are a lot of misconceptions about gluten and going ‘gluten free’ and we are here to talk about it! Learn about WHY gluten is so toxic these days, symptoms of underlying gluten sensitivity (hint: a lot of them are NOT what you think) and how to heal your gut from the inflammatory load that gluten can t…
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It has come to our attention that while we discuss and refer to the Scholé Sisters 5x5 Reading Challenge regularly, we've never actually done an episode on it. Today, we remedy that problem! We discuss the history of the challenge as well as how it works. Today's episode is hosted by Abby Wahl (because Brandy is in the middle of a cross-country mov…
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