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Homeschool Unrefined
by Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer
Are you ready for a homeschooling experience you can enjoy? One with less stress and more fun? Are you ready to think differently about homeschool? Join Maren and Angela every Monday as we encourage each other, laugh, and get real about homeschool.
Episodes
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212: Our Best Advice + Our Audiobook Is Here!
Join us for our last podcast episode, where we chat about our best advice! After eight years of podcasting, this is our last episode. We've combined what we've learned over all of our years of homeschooling, podcasting, and educating and have condensed everything into our best advice. Listen…
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Bonus Episode: Our Thoughts On Education with Teresa Wiedrick
Join us as Angela and Teresa Wiedrick dive into their thoughts on education! Teresa Wiedrick is an author, podcaster, and coach. She helps homeschool moms shed what's not working so they can stop pushing through and enjoy their homeschool again. Connect with Teresa! Capturing the Charmed Life…
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211: Raising Critical Thinkers With Julie Bogart
Join us as Julie Bogart comes back to talk critical thinking! Julie Bogart is an author, speaker, podcast host, and creator and owner of Brave Writer, an online writing and language arts program. In our conversation, we chat about her book Raising Critical Thinkers: A parent's guide to growing…
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Bonus Episode: Seeing Children As Humans with Rachel Rainbolt
Join us for this special bonus episode with Rachel Rainbolt where we explore the importance of seeing children as humans! Rachel Rainbolt is a therapist, coach, writer, educator, and host of the Sage Family Podcast. Connect with Rachel! Sage Family We're here to show you how to: Identify learning...
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Bonus Episode: Homeschooling & Motivation with Casey O'Roarty
Join us for this special bonus episode with Casey O'Roarty where we discuss homeschooling and motivation. Casey O'Roarty, M.Ed, is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and Coach. She hosts the Joyful Courage podcast, parenting summits, live and online classes, and individual coaching. Her book,...
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Bonus Episode: Creativity And Homeschool with Julie Soul
Join us for this special bonus episode with Julie Soul all about creativity and homeschool! Julie Soul is the host of the Creative Homeschool Podcast. She is also the founder of Soul Sparklettes Art and The Glitter Bomb®. Her mission is to inspire and empower anyone who teaches art to kids!…
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Bonus Episode: Differently wired Learners with Debbie Reber
Join us for this special bonus episode with Debbie Reber where we discuss differently wired learners! Debbie created Tilt Parenting in early 2016 in the hopes that no parent walking this unmarked path will ever feel alone again; to help frustrated and stuck parents feel connected and grounded as...
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210: When Struggles Happen
Join us as we discuss a challenging topic: When struggles happen! Let's get right to it! When struggles happen, it's usually because our kids aren't doing what we want them to do. Parents often have an agenda and kids often don't have that same agenda. There's a big difference between reacting vs...
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209: Devices, Technology & Screens
Join us as we discuss devices, technology & screens! We know this is a hot topic and one that can often be heated. It's complicated and encompasses an ever-changing landscape. What is it about screens that captivates our kids? A sense of community, autonomy, and dopamine are three key words to…
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208: Getting Honest About Socialization
Join us as we discuss getting honest about socialization! This is a biggie! When people ask about socialization, they're usually wondering about one of the following: How will the homeschooled child spend time with other children? How will the homeschooled child learn to act appropriately in...
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207: Easy Ways To Connect With Your Kids
Join us as we talk about easy ways to connect with your kids! Connection is the foundation for everything and is the answer to a lot of common issues. We explore these easy ways to connect with your kids: Enter their world, listen, and be curious Let go of your expectations and plans Own your...
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206: Reframing Mental Health
Join us as we talk about reframing mental health! Caring for ourselves and teaching our children how to care for themselves is critical! In this episode, we talk about: A simple and effective general assessment to help you and your kids self-regulate during challenging times. The importance of...
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205: A New Approach to Neurodivergent Learning (That Works For Everyone!)
Join us as we talk about a new approach to neurodivergent learning (that works for everyone!). We discuss the importance of meeting our kids where they're at and cover learning practices that are good not only for neurodivergent kids, but for everyone! To help kids with learning differences (and...
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204: 4 Homeschool Tentpoles
Join us as we discuss 4 Homeschool Tentpoles! These tentpoles help hold up our homeschooling structure. They're like filters, helping us make decisions about what to prioritize and what to intentionally leave out. These are top-tier life skills and serve as a guide for our homeschool: Expansive...
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203: 5 Elements of Effective Learning
Join us as we talk about 5 elements of effective learning! The following 5 elements are foundational to true learning: Keeping things developmentally appropriate Prioritizing interest led learning Enjoyment Feeling safe and connected Flowing with free time This last season of our podcast is for...
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202: You Don't Need Our Permission, But...
Join us as we talk about all things you should give yourself permission to do in homeschool - change, quit, protect, trust, and say yes. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code...
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201: Homeschool and ADHD with Tanya Faisal
Join us as we talk with Tanya Faisal all about ADHD and homeschool. We'll talk about what ADHD actually is, what it can look like, and how we can support our kids. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings…
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200: Bonus: Outsourcing with Amir Nathoo
Join us as we talk all about outsourcing in our homeschools with Amir Nathoo, CEO of Outschool. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for 15% off your purchase...
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199: Let's Hear It For Quirky Kids
Join us as we talk all about quirky kids - what they are, what's great about them and how we can encourage them. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for 15% off…
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198: Changing Our Minds with Julie Bogart
This week, Julie Bogart is back to talk all about changing our minds in parenting and homeschooling. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for 15% off your purchase...
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197: How We Homeschool With Robyn Robertson
Join us as we talk to Robyn Robertson about homeschooling, self-directed learning, world schooling and teens. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for 15% off your...
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196: When Kids Push Back
Join us as we talk about what to do when kids push back. When our kids push back, it can look disrespectful, mean or lazy... and their communication can be sub-par. We're here to help you excavate what's underneath that non-preferred behavior and really support you and your kids in getting what…
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195: Bonus Episode: Sparking Inspiration with Josh Davidson
Join us as we talk about creative writing and inspiring our children with Josh Davidson. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for 15% off your purchase Outschool…
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194: How We Homeschool With Camille Kirksey
Join us today as we have a conversation with Camille Kirksey, the Intuitive Homeschooler, about what her homeschool life looks like. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code...
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Clip: September Check In
Maren & Angela are checking in with each other on what's going well, what's hard right now and how their self-care is going. You can listen to the entire episode at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
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193: Your Unique Homeschool
Join Maren & Angela as they remind you to cut out the noise, adjust your expectations, and embrace your unique homeschool. Fall 2022 Season Sponsors We are so grateful to our Fall 2022 Season Sponsors. Use the links below for their special offerings: Blossom & Root and use code HSUnrefined15 for...
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Clip: September Q&P: Kids & Social Media
For our Patreon September Q&P, we answered this question from Michelle: Have you done an episode on kids and social media? How do you make decisions on when your kids are ready for it and what type of conversations/actions do you take to help them be physically and emotionally safe on the apps?…
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Clip: August Check-In
Maren & Angela are checking in with each other on what's going well, what's hard right now and how their self-care is going. You can listen to the entire episode at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
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Clip: August Q&P: Neurodivergence + Homeschool
Today we process through this question from a listener: I'd love to hear more about neurodivergence and homeschooling. I have one (probably) neurotypical kid and one who is neurodivergent. Things that would be great to hear about: evaluations/diagnosis, support kids with different needs, how not…
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192: Most-Loved Episodes #1: Where We Empower Kids to Self-Evaluate
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #1! To find out more about the Back To School Summit, you can either head to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined or our website at homeschoolunrefined.com/summit We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon…
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Clip: Summer & Letting Go
We've been feeling the need for a conversation on our summer expectations for our families and how we're letting summer just be what it wants to be. We came into this summer with ideas and plans and routines and rules for our kids. We talk honestly about how summer has turned out differently than...
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191: Most-Loved Episodes #2: The Reluctant Learner
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #2! To find out more about the Back To School Summit, you can either head to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined or our website at homeschoolunrefined.com/summit We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon…
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Mini Bonus Episode: LTW's & Back To School Summit
Welcome to our mid-summer check in where we talk about a couple of LTW's and our Back to School Summit! Hello Homeschool Unrefined Listeners! We hope summer is treating you well and that you are enjoying our Best of Homeschool Unrefined countdown. We know that summer as a homeschooler often means...
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Clip: July LTW Extra
In Patreon this week we're talking all about what we're currently loving from movies to tv to books to products. To listen to this entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined To get the Back To School Summit, please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
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190: Most-Loved Episodes #3: Where We Confess Our Biggest Homeschool Mistake
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #3! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #3: Where We Confess Our Biggest Homeschool Mistake This episode originally aired on March 19, 2018....
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Clip: Angela's Teen On Homeschool, Public School & Neurodivergence
We're so excited to share this episode! In Patreon this week, Angela's 17 year old joins us for a conversation about being a formerly homeschooled teen now going into her senior year in public school. We talk about all that and much more. To listen to the entire conversation, go to...
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189: Most-Loved Episodes #4: A Harmonious Homeschool
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #4! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #4: A Harmonious Homeschool This episode originally aired on November 9, 2020. We see these comments...
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Clip: July Check-In
Welcome to our monthly Patreon episode where we process what's going well, what's hard right now and how our self-care is going. We talk specifically about: being the good kind of busy summer routines when your kid just isn't that into you (right now) Subscribe and listen to the full episode now…
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Clip: June Q&P: Rapid-fire Homeschool Edition
In Patreon this week, Maren & Angela are processing through a handful of homeschool questions, rapid-fire style. These are such GREAT questions - we loved them. Thanks for sending them in. If YOU have any questions for us, please ask away. A comment or dm will work! Subscribe and listen to the…
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188: Most-Loved Episodes #5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #5! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit This episode originally aired on January 8, 2018. In this…
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Clip: June LTW Extra
In Patreon this week, Maren and Angela start off with a some quick processing of Angela's Europe trip and then move on to our LTW's for the week. This episode is packed with recommendations for shows, books, podcasts, clothes and more! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at...
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187: Most-Loved Episodes #6: Where We Begin with Deschooling
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #6! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #6: Where We Begin with Deschooling This episode originally aired on January 27, 2020. So, like…
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Clip: Maren Interviews Her Mom
In Patreon this week, Maren sits down for a chat with her mom, Peggy Jones. Peggy is a life-long learner and just a hoot! She has always been exploring and has taken on many roles in education throughout her years. Listen in to hear some fun stories and learn how Peggy's experiences has shown her...
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186: Most-Loved Episodes #7: Where Audiobooks Count
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #7! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #7: Where Audiobooks Count This episode originally aired on February 24, 2020. "Do audiobooks…
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185: Most-Loved Episodes #8: What We Don't Do
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #8! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #8: What We Don't Do This episode originally aired on May 15, 2017. Having a Don't Do list is just…
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Clip: Homeschool Conversation with Angela's Sister
You're in for a treat today! Angela is talking with her sister Andrea all about homeschooling and other fun stuff. Andrea is a longtime homeschooling parent to two kids ages 12 and 9, living in Florida. They talk about why Andrea homeschools, the curriculum she uses, how they find community, how...
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184: Most-Loved Episodes #9: Where We Make it Fun
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #9! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #9: Where We Make It Fun This episode originally aired on September 3, 2018. We are reminding...
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Clip: May LTW Extra with Jill Jarvis
This is our monthly LTW Extra episode where we talk about ALL the things we're currently loving. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
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183: Most-Loved Episodes #10: Where We Think Differently About Homeschool
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #10! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #10: Where We Think Differently About Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 25, 2019....
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Clip: Screens and Devices
In this episode we talk all about everyone's favorite topic - screens and devices. Spoiler Alert: We're struggling! Listen in as we process through how we got here and how we're trying to make things better. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined.
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Are you ready for a homeschooling experience you can enjoy? One with less stress and more fun? Are you ready to think differently about homeschool? Join Maren and Angela every Monday as we encourage each other, laugh, and get real about homeschool.
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Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer
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