The Schoolhouse Life

We HOPE to be! Join Courtney + I as we discuss the freedoms of the school-at-homer, and the benefit we get to focus on the things that bring the most joy and growth to each child. And--that changes year to year! For the parents too!  If you liked this episode leave us a review!!  Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House  https://www.theschoolhous...

I have yet to meet a homebirther who isn’t PASSIONATE about supporting pregnant women. Shayla is just that--eager to encourage women + help them have an empowering birthing experience. I wish the resources she offers had been available for our births. Being empowered by the process of childbirth can be tricky this day and age--the more supports you can find the better! Listen to our conversation a...

What curriculum is a good fit for your family?  With SO MANY options it can be completely overwhelming finding the right fit. Where do you even start?  Serena + I have a great conversation about this issue, about some of the key things to look for, and about how to navigate the world of being the ‘new homeschool mom’.  If you liked this episode leave us a review!!  Not sure whe...

Hannah has what most farmers would call a small scale farm at around 2 acres but her and her partner and making a huge impact with that acreage. Their land actually has a negative carbon footprint while at the same time producing some of the best food you could have. Take a listen as she goes into detail on what and how they do what they do. Did you see we are hosting a screening of Kiss the Groun...

Are you stuck in old ways? Afraid of starting in the wrong place? Not sure how to make sure your kids are getting the foundation for learning they need?  Elle Cole is an amazing speaker and chatting with her is both energizing and informative. She has the greatest sense of curiosity and knows exactly what to say to remind us how to tap into that in ourselves. If you liked this episode leave u...

What do you know about your child’s psychology? Or Consciousness?  Do you know the milestones of brain development? Or how to find a curriculum that best supports that?  My conversation with Annie has me feeling much more equipped to make good choices for where my child is in their own personal development, and that keeping some of these key ideas in mind will keep our family feeling mor...

Nicki Truesdell was homeschooled as a child AND has homeschooled her 5 kids for over 20 years! Her experience through hard single life, illness, and more--has left her (and through our conversation it should you as well) that ANYONE CAN HOMESCHOOL!!  Talking to Nicki--a homeschool success story--I feel WAY less worried about making the perfect choices. Turns out, the curriculum and programs s...

Rob and I sat down and chatted about what homeschooling as dad looks like. With a lot of dads staying home or looking at being home more there are a lot of questions out there. Rob and I chat about what works for him and where he has found himself in the homeschool world. You can check out more from Rob at https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool Connect with Rob on Instagram https://www.inst...

Does the thought of starting to homeschool sound daunting? Maybe you're stuck not able to pick a curriculum? Almost everyone homeschool family I know has struggled with feeling like they weren't doing enough from time to time, but the truth is we just have to get back to basics. Join Vanessa and I as we discuss how we can pool resources with others, find a good rhythm in our home and find more con...

Long covid?! Finding tools when there don’t seem to be any from someone who’s recovered. The fear of Covid is real, fear of getting it and fear of not recovering.  That fear can be debilitating! For those who have suffered from things like Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia it can be even scarier--what if I relapse? What if I'm wiped out by this? In my chat with Lorrie a lot of those fears are a...

Listen in as we talk about ways to reduce and reuse and ways you can make it work for you.  We love reusing around the homestead and we hope you will find ways to do the same with some of these tips! If you liked this episode leave us a review. How do you reduce and reuse around your home? For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy Are you r...

"Let your food be your medicine" is a phrase we always hear but when it comes to buying a steak or chicken for dinner we don't realize that, that meat is making us sicker. The great news is that with Regenerative Agriculture the meat produced is actually able to make you healthier. The omega 3s are healthier and a lot more! There’s so much to regenerative agriculture and what’s happening with the...

If you're working at home or working at an office right now we are all wondering about extra ways to stay healthy. Lacey and I lay out our ways that we try and stay healthy working at home and when we go into public places to work. It's not super hard and things that anyone can do. What's the top way that you make sure you're staying healthy at work?

Can you teach? Are you going to be able to handle homeschooling? We are our child's best teacher. The word homeschool is HEAVY. But, let's lighten that load!  I have felt a STRONG connection  with Kaleena Amuchastegui of the 5 Hour School week for some time. She gets me, and she has SO MUCH wisdom to share. Her words and thoughts have given me confidence, and I hope you'll listen to our...

Want to heal your chronic issues but don't know where to turn? Addie knows just how you feel and has found solutions that could work for anyone! Sometimes we need to take a step in a new direction to find perspective and solutions. Listen to gain some quick perspective on how by changing your perspective and seeking answers in different places might improve your health! Download Addie's freebie! h...

It’s getting hot, which can mean the kids are getting antsy. The ‘stay at home’ initiative may be making things worse for everyone, but don’t forget--learning doesn’t have to be formal, and summer is the perfect time to go with the flow and see what kind of magic can happen.  Join Lacey + Drew as they share their favorite tips, resources + ideas on how to encourage learning and excitement thi...

Feeling aggressive? Short-tempered? Straight angry? You probably need to touch someone, and that can be REAL tricky right now.  It turns out, the thing we're avoiding most right now may have a major role to play in our overall health, and Khyati knows all about that!  We may not be able to touch, hug or even shake hands like we don't even know we're craving, but we can do some things at...

Have you ever walked a few feet from your front door, picked a few ripe berries, popped them in your mouth and thought 'this is the life'? It is, it is the life. And you can totally have it! Brandy Hall from Shades of Green Permaculture joined me to discuss Permaculture + how it can serve anyone, no matter their yard size. If we can all implement a little more of the permaculture way of thinking i...

Having a FRESH garden veggies and fruits in the winter is the BEST! We show you how to preserve the garden bounty in jars and more, in this free webinar. We are bringing together four people that have been canning food for over 20 years. All of us can food every year. We've learned what works and what doesn't. We'll talk about the tools we need AND the ones that we don't. Pressure cooker, water ba...

Do you like living a natural and self-sufficient life? We do too! Below are some ways you can join us in making your life and the world a better place.   If you like this podcast leave us a review  Looking for more in-depth information about natural medicine and holistic practices? Register for the Plant-Based Medicine webinar here  https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/plantmedicine J...

Ever thought your food allergies were caused by a block that could be released? Like, maybe you could STOP your allergies in their tracks by addressing issues from past lives? Me neither! But, Daniela has reversed her own dietary allergies + transformed her health by using SRT--spiritual response therapy. Now, I'm not going to tell you your past lives are the problem--I'm not really a past life pr...

Is your tongue screwing up your health? Could be!! 👅 This interview definitely went into a whole new realm I hadn’t really considered! I found myself wiggling my tongue around the roof of my mouth as Kate gave me her checklist of things that might be interfering with our best health.  I know sleep has a powerful impact on our health, and being able to breathe is important too. But, did you k...

Are you confused by how holistic healthcare is different than modern healthcare? Have you ever been frustrated because you've been given the run around? Tried almost everything the doctor has said and not gotten results?  Shari Packard + I discuss the beauty of looking at the body a little differently, how that has transformed her life + led to healing that has inspired her to help others fin...

What's the moon got to do with it? EVERYthing! Has your daughter starter her period? Are you going through menopause? Join Lacey + Barbara and get major insights into the mysterious ways of womanhood, how they connect to the cycles of the moon, learn how you can better master your cycles and patterns and hear about the incredible resources Barbara Hannelore has developed in her decades of experien...

Have you been thinking about keeping bees but just not sure where to start? Join us! We talk about what it takes to keep bees How to get your kids involved Bee Safety What kind of hive to get How much time and money bees take