Best Carolyn Fletcher Podcasts (2024)

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Mama Systems | Interview with Laura Hernandez | Episode 108 42:27

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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.” – …

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Rituals, Ceremonies and Rites of Passage | Interview with Persephone Rising Rituals | Episode 107 54:02

2y ago54:02

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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…

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Redefining Success & Strength in Motherhood | Interview with Carolyn Eckman | Episode 106 43:44

2y ago43:44

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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…

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How to Create Your Own Sanctuary Amidst Chaos. | Interview with Mia Keenan | Episode 105 46:05

2+ y ago46:05

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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 …

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Trusting The Wisdom of Your Intuition| Episode 103 25:40

2+ y ago25:40

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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…

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Cultivating Ease & Flow Through Feng Shui | Interview with Sara Fletcher | Episode 103 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

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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…

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Energetically Cultivating Family Wellness | Interview with Kelly Kennedy | Episode 102 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

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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…

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Music for Motherhood, Family and Community | Interview with Amanda West | Episode 101 33:35

3y ago33:35

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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…

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ALD Episode 15 Casey Swartz 1:01:43

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This week we interview Pittsburgh-based trauma therapist Casey Swartz. Casey shares her thoughts on what we are all experiencing during the Covid pandemic. You can find Casey’s hilarious Instagram: @caseyswartzlpc Here’s the Huffington Post article that quotes Casey: “For Those Who Lost Someone To COVID, There Is No 'Returning To Normal'” https://w…

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How to Create Beauty from the Ashes | Episode 100 21:58

3y ago21:58

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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 …

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ALD Minisode 3 Funeral Pre-Planning Part 2 46:48

3y ago46:48

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Welcome to the second half of our minisode on end-of-life advance planning! There was so much to talk about when it came to planning our own funerals that we broke this into two episodes. This is the funeral planning questionnaire we refer to in this episode: https://www.funeralwise.com/files/Pre-Need-Questionnaire2009.pdf Thanks so much for listen…

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ALD Episode 14 Amy Weisgerber 1:09:47

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This week we interview Amy Weisgerber, the In-House Coordinator from CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education). CORE is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States. CORE partners with more than 150 hospitals and health care facilities to deliver the gift of life by coordinating the …

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A Mother's Journey to Finding Balance, Peace, and Confidence | Interview with Toni-Ann Mayembe | Episode 99 23:58

3y ago23:58

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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…

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ALD Minisode 3 Funeral Pre-Planning Part 1 52:49

3y ago52:49

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Welcome to our third minisode on end-of-life advance planning! There was so much to talk about when it came to planning our own funerals that we broke this into two episodes. This is Part 1 of funeral planning. This is the funeral planning questionnaire we refer to in this episode: https://www.funeralwise.com/files/Pre-Need-Questionnaire2009.pdf Lo…

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Building Your Family Culture Through Meaningful Moments | Episode 98 34:44

3y ago34:44

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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…

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ALD Minisode 2 Obituaries 43:20

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Welcome to the second part of our multi-part minisodes on end-of-life advance planning! In this minisode we talk about writing your own obituary! Here are some of the main resources we refer to in this episode: https://www.funeralbasics.org/write-great-obituary/ https://www.fearlessculture.design/blog-posts/write-obituary-exercise https://www.nbcne…

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents | Intro to Astrology with Magali Morales | Episode 97 32:55

3y ago32:55

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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 …

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ALD Episode 13 Gail Rubin 55:53

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This week we talk to the one-and-only Gail Rubin: The Doyenne of Death®, owner of A Good Goodbye - Funeral Planning for those who don’t plan to die, certified funeral celebrant and pioneering death educator. Gail is author of the award-winning book A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die. She is also a popular speaker who u…

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Roots and Wings | Episode 96 25:58

3+ y ago25:58

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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…

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ALD Minisode 1 Heathcare Directives 46:58

3+ y ago46:58

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Welcome to the first part of our multi-part minisodes on end-of-life advance planning! In this minisode we talk about Healthcare Directives & Living Wills. You can find more information at The Conversation Project which is a “public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to help everyone talk about their wishes fo…

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ALD Episode 12 Kristin L. Hauman 1:02:03

3+ y ago1:02:03

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This week we have an interview with funeral director Kristin L. Hauman. Kristin is the owner of The Natural Funeral Company in Pittsburgh, PA as well as a traditional funeral home. In this episode she shares her thought on funeral service, green burial and her role in helping bereaved families. Want to support ALD? Consider becoming a Patreon spons…

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ALD Episode 11 Martie McNabb 55:31

3+ y ago55:31

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This episode features an interview with Martie McNabb. Martie is a personal historian/visual artist who creates visual narratives from client’s photo, document & memorabilia archives through her business Memories out of the Box (https://memoriesoutofthebox.com/). She's also an interactive story-sharing artist who created Show & Tales (http://www.sh…

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ALD Episode 10 Nisha Bowman 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

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This episode features an interview with Nisha Bowman, a Pittsburgh-based palliative care social worker and death doula, who shares many compelling thoughts about her work, motherhood and how lack of access to resources at end of life can impact POC and marginalized communities. You can find Nisha on Twitter: @reelirishdancer Want to support ALD? ht…

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ALD Episode 9 Back From the Dead 23:55

3+ y ago23:55

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A Lovely Death is back after a long hiatus! My friend Sarah Siplak will be partnering with me on the podcast moving forward. This season teaser fills you in on all our news!By A Lovely Death

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Living into Your Purpose | Interview with Schena Kinyon | Episode 95 46:24

3+ y ago46:24

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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 …

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Real Moms Real Stories | Episode 94 11:17

3+ y ago11:17

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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 …

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Infusing the Holidays with Intention | Episode 93 23:24

4y ago23:24

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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…

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How to Find Joy and Create Celebrations This Holiday Season | Episode 92 21:43

4y ago21:43

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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…

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Exploring Spacial Dynamics® & Healthy Movement for All Ages | Interview with Heather Chappellet Lanier | Episode 91 42:24

4y ago42:24

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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…

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Finding Support & Hope for the Future | Episode 90 13:37

4y ago13:37

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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…

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How to Diversify Your Classic Literature Library | Interview with Amber O'Neal Johnston | Episode 89 40:25

4y ago40:25

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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…

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What You Need to Know About Contemporary Waldorf Education | Interview with Susan Goldstein | Episode 88 32:00

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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…

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How to Structure Your Homeschool or Distance Learning Days | Episode 87 36:44

4y ago36:44

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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 …

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What Mamas Need to Know About Electromagnetic Fields | Interview with Wendy Myers | Episode 86 37:39

4y ago37:39

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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…

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Tackling Overwhelm and Taking Action in the Summer of 2020 | Episode 85 24:05

4y ago24:05

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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…

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Critical Self-Reflection on the Topic of Racial Identity: Modeling Introspection for Our Children | Interview With Lisa Dominguez Abraham | Episode 84 37:43

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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’…

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Independent Studies and Hybrid Programs That Work! | Episode 83 26:08

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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…

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The Secret to Successful Homeschooling | Interview with Linsey Hurley | Episode 82 28:49

4+ y ago28:49

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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." -…

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Using the tools of nonviolent communication to heal trauma and cultivate relationships of trust and respect. | Interview with Katherine Winter-Sellery | Episode 81 34:24

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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…

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How to Create Spaces that Naturally Inspire Family Togetherness | Episode 80 17:16

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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…

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YCES in Quarantine Episode #138: Embedded with Kemal Cilengir Documenting the Black Lives Matter Protests in Los Angeles

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https://esotouric.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/YCES-138.mp3 Download Podcast Episode! You Can’t Eat the Sunshine returns with an all-new Quarantine format, inviting folks who are passionate about Los Angeles history and historic preservation to join us for a conversation about the places that matter more than ever, as much of Los Angeles shelters…

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How to slow down and create more time and space in your family's life. | Episode 79 19:31

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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…

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YCES in Quarantine Episode #137: Judson Studios’ 123 Years of Innovation in Stained Glass

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https://esotouric.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/YCES-137.mp3 Download Podcast Episode! Welcome everyone, and thank you for listening to our podcast, You Can’t Eat The Sunshine, for the week of May 25th, 2020. We are on day 69 of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Safer At Home Directive. Our guest this week is Dave Judson, the 4th Generation owner-operator of …

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What you can do about the CDC Guidelines for Schools Reopening. | Episode 78 21:55

4+ y ago21:55

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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…

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How to raise empowered children in today's society. | Interview with Mama Z | Episode 77 41:13

4+ y ago41:13

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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…

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How to be a Guardian of Childhood and why it's more important now than ever before. | Episode 76 24:14

4+ y ago24:14

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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…

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YCES in Quarantine Episode #136: The Larry Edmunds Bookshop & the (Nearly) Lost World of Hollywood Book & Memorabilia Dealers

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https://esotouric.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/YCES-136.mp3 Download Podcast Episode! You Can’t Eat the Sunshine returns with an all-new Quarantine format, inviting folks who are passionate about Los Angeles history and historic preservation to join us for a conversation about the places that matter more than ever, as much of Los Angeles shelters…

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YCES in Quarantine Episode #135: Hollywood’s Historic Preservation Heroes & Villains

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https://esotouric.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/YCES-135.mp3 Download Podcast Episode! You Can’t Eat the Sunshine returns with an all-new Quarantine format, inviting folks who are passionate about Los Angeles history and historic preservation to join us for a conversation about the places that matter more than ever, as much of Los Angeles shelters…

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How to do Family School and find joy in your homeschooling journey. | Family School Part 2 | Episode 75 18:40

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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…

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What is Family School? For homeschool and homeschool curious moms. | Family School Part 1 | Episode 74 12:56

4+ y ago12:56

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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…

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