Dana

The boys join me as we discuss our books we are reading. A bit of spoilers for my book at the end, since i finished mine.

I go over what we are currently reading, give a brief description of each book, and talk a bit about banned books.

Talking about mental health and the importance of focusing on it.

I review august and how self care made me feel better. I go over what my podcast will focus on next month.....books.

I wrap up August with self care ideas to try in the last week.

I continue on our ride this month with more activities to try this week. I think we need to stop neglecting ourselves and really work on ourselves internally.

I review last weeks self care tips and go over what i am currently doing this week for self care.

I go over what i am doing this week to promote self care.

I touch on daily self care tips for August and struggles most people have with finding time for self care

I go over what i will discuss this month.

I discuss pros and cons of online public school vs homeschool. *edit i say company instead of country when i was going over my conversation with Evan. I meant country and can't figure out how to edit in this app. Maybe i'll have my 11 year old explain how to do it....

*edit cyka/suka is Russian not Spanish i discuss contradictions in homeschooling and a link to further go over that. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=111516550644305&id=107195864409707

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1703771113109433&id=592421507577738

I discuss parts of the Homeschooling Handbook by Mary Griffith

I discuss the common reactions i have dealt with on our homeschooling journey over the years and especially the past few months with covid.

I talk about Netflix, my broken dishwasher, and how my faith in humanity has been restored

I discuss our homeschool and the difference between school at home vs homeschooling. I go into personal stories, different methods, and a day in the life of a homeschooling family.

I discuss not clinging to things that are no longer working for you.

I talk about self care and how sometimes self care is moving on to different things in your life. Don't stay in a situation you are not happy with.

I discuss my birthday, midlife crisis, and taking care of yourself. I also meant plane but say ship in this podcast. My perfectionist self had to make that clear.

Discussing menopause, staying hydrated, sunscreen, and coping mechanisms

I talk about what's going on currently, i wanted to link books, but i don't have a link so instead i will tell you what i am currently reading How to be Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PS3H9GDfm6w5s2e2kixwt?si=9acVMDZ9TXulny0DkjpnEA please listen to this podcast by my friend David Jackson. You need to listen to others lived experiences.

https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/best-sex-toys-men-women-976122/ a link to further discuss masturbatory aids.

I touch on why you should watch feminist porn and here's the link. https://www.bustle.com/p/8-places-to-watch-ethical-porn-that-focuses-on-female-pleasure-according-to-a-feminist-pornographer-9108930