Ex-Homeschoolers Club

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/forms/ecd981ec-ed4e-4b22-a15d-ae3b2858c757 Hey everyone! In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I sit down with Whitney Brim-DeForest, a former homeschooler with an incredible journey. Whitney’s story is a mix of unique...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/forms/ecd981ec-ed4e-4b22-a15d-ae3b2858c757 Join me as I sit down with long-time friend and fellow Ojai Valley homeschooler, Alouette Pettit (Kim). From her unique homeschooling journey to her transition into a nursing career a...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9This week on The Ex Homeschoolers Club, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my college friend Adam Gaus. Until recently, I had no idea Adam was also homeschooled! In our conversation, he shared his fascinati...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my journey of faith, doubt, and discovery. Reflecting on the intersection of my Christian upbringing and homeschooling experience, I share the struggles I faced reconcilin...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this heartfelt episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I sit down with my dad, Keith Gooden, for an in-depth conversation about homeschooling, fatherhood, and personal growth. We reflect on his evolving role in my educ...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this heartfelt episode, Jacob Gooden sits down with his mom, Susan Gooden, to explore her decision to homeschool, the challenges of starting out, and the unexpected joys of building a homeschooling community. Susan s...

I want to hear from my Ex-Homeschool Friends. Here is my Google Form for you to share your thoughts on the future of the EXHS Club: https://forms.gle/tpJyso45KMcnWjcUA Hey folks, you're getting a solo from me today. I'm gonna walk you through the journey of launching the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, what you can expect for the end of 2024, and some of the changes and goals for 2025 And be sure to hang o...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this weeks episode of  The Ex-Homeschoolers Club , I'm sitting down with Alyssa Gaona to explore her unconventional homeschooling journey. From growing up in a restrictive and cult-like environment to discovering her...

Hey Ex-Homeschoolers! NO INTERVIEW this week but I'm making it up to you next week by dropping 2 episodes! If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing this story. Follow Ex-Homeschoolers Club on Instagram and TikTok for updates, and send us a message – we’d love to hear from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram....

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode, we’re joined by Keara Minshall, a filmmaker and homeschool alum, who shares her inspiring journey through homeschooling, the challenges she faced, and her pursuit of a career in film. Keara reflects on...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the  Ex-Homeschoolers Club , Jacob Gooden reconnects with longtime friend John Slagboom to share stories from their homeschool days and discuss the journey since then. John shares hilarious anecdotes...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, Jacob Gooden sits down with Makeila Harrell (Mahoney) as they delve into the unique experiences of being raised in a homeschooling environment with strong religious influenc...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden welcomes Emileigh Bierman, who shares her unique journey through homeschooling, the challenges she faced with learning disabilities, and how her educationa...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this nostalgic episode of Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden reconnects with Morgan Shanks (Emmons) to reminisce about their shared experiences as homeschoolers and youth group members. Morgan's Diverse Educati...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden welcomes Annanlee Chang, a long-time friend and fellow homeschooler, to discuss her unique educational journey. From her early days in a Waldorf school to...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome back to  The Ex Homeschooler Club ! In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce my friend Elizabeth Slagboom, who has an inspiring and insightful story about her transition from homeschooling to public school a...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome back to the Ex-Homeschoolers Club Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend Eliya Frantz. Eliya and I have known each other since we were kids, as our families were very close and involved in th...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Ex Homeschoolers Club! Today I’m thrilled to have my longtime friend Julia joining me. We’ve known each other since she moved here from Russia, and it’s been amazing to catch up and rem...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this raw and honest episode, I'm opening up about my experiences growing up in purity culture. From awkward sex education to struggles with shame and guilt, I'm sharing my journey of unlearning harmful beliefs and fi...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse this week with my friend Emily. While we may have bonded over a shared love for One Direction and red pants, our friendship blossomed into guitar lessons, swing dance, and epic photoshoots. Y...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 I'm back in the clubhouse chatting with my friend Laura. We're talking balancing school and doing background work for TV shows, the challenge of dress code at the homeschool dances, and wishing to have more public schoo...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse today with my long-time friend Nick Burgess and delving deep into our nostalgic homeschooling experiences. We share endearing and humorous stories about backyard plays, homeschool group dynam...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse with my long-time friend and fellow ex-homeschooler, Derry. Together, we dive into our shared experiences, from meeting at AWANA's to discovering how homeschooling shaped our lives. We discus...

I'm honored to welcome Cari, a long-time friend and fellow homeschool alum to the podcast today. We reminisce about our deep-rooted friendship, homeschooling experiences, and the unique challenges we faced growing up. Join us as we discuss typical homeschool days, the importance of community, and their quirky extracurricular activities, such as being on a mime team. Cari highlights her role as the...

I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club! Join me, your host, Jacob Gooden, as I shares my personal homeschool journey and tackles common myths about homeschooling. From the challenges at the start...