158: The Joy of Slow

Episode 158 of the The Happy Homeschooler Podcast podcast, hosted by Transcript Maker, titled "158: The Joy of Slow" was published on June 13, 2025 and runs 51 minutes.

June 13, 2025 ·51m · The Happy Homeschooler Podcast

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In this episode, we discuss The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino, a book that encourages families to embrace a slower, more intentional pace of life. We explore how its themes apply to homeschooling, parenting, and everyday living — from resisting the pressure to overschedule, to finding meaning in the quiet moments. Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious about the slow living philosophy, this conversation offers inspiration and practical takeaways for creating a more peaceful homeschool rhythm. SHOW NOTES: Visit our website! If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected] Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Buy The Joy of Slow, by Leslie M. Martino on Amazon The above is an Amazon Associate link. You can help us keep the lights on if you click through and buy the book we’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin. If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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In this episode, we discuss The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino, a book that encourages families to embrace a slower, more intentional pace of life. We explore how its themes apply to homeschooling, parenting, and everyday living — from resisting the pressure to overschedule, to finding meaning in the quiet moments. Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious about the slow living philosophy, this conversation offers inspiration and practical takeaways for creating a more peaceful homeschool rhythm.

SHOW NOTES:

Visit our website!

If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]

Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial!

Like our page and join our group on Facebook!

Follow us on Instagram!

Buy The Joy of Slow, by Leslie M. Martino on Amazon

The above is an Amazon Associate link. You can help us keep the lights on if you click through and buy the book we’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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