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WILD + FREE
by WILD + FREE
A Beautiful Homeschool Community | The official podcast of the Wild + Free community, hosted by Ainsley Arment.
Episodes
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Episode 85: Caring for the Homeschooling Mama
This week, we’re talking with Torrie Oglesby about caring for yourself as a homeschooling mama, so you can have the heart, the energy, and the passion to pour into your kids. Plus, we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month February called SLOW that’s coming out this week... So grab a...
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Episode 84: Start Fresh About Things
This week, we’re talking with our dear friends and fellow Wild + Free mamas, Elle Celaya and Melissa Amy Simmons, about how where we live impacts our homeschool. Plus, we’ll share about our Wild + Free conference in San Luis Obispo, California this April 14th and 15th. So grab a cup of coffee and...
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Episode 83: Mothering by the Book
This week, we’re talking with the founder of the Peaceful Press and our regular podcast host Jennifer Pepito about her new book Mothering By the Book. Plus, we’ll share about new Wild + Free content bundle for the month of August called LISTEN.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front…
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Episode 82: The Wild + Free Family
This week, we’re talking about a new book coming to the Wild + Free community this August called The Wild + Free Family! You’ll hear a conversation with Ainsley Arment and Jennifer Pepito and learn how you can get some special perks with your pre-order by August 29th.So grab a cup of coffee and...
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Episode 81: The Messy Work of Wonder
This week, we’re talking with Robyn Robertson of “Honey I’m Homeschooling the Kids” about giving our older children the freedom to guide their own learning. Plus… we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month of July called SPARK, as well as our Group Leader Gathering at the Farm Village...
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Episode 80: Leaning Into What Our Children Love
This week, we’re talking with our friend Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about embracing the benefits of outdoor play, leaning into what our children love, and being okay with “better late than early.” Plus, we’ll share how you can get a free Wild + Free content bundle.So grab a cup of coffee...
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Episode 79: Simplify Your Homeschool Space
This week, we’re talking with Wild + Free contributor Rachel Alsbury about how to simplify your homeschool space. Plus, we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month of April called HEAL.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 78: A Place to Belong
This week, we’re talking with Amber O'Neal Johnston about her new book A Place to Belong and how we can build greater connection with our children, with our own pasts, and with each other.Plus, we’ll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + Free Farm Village this summer.So grab a...
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Episode 77: Greta Eskridge and 100 Days of Adventure
This week, we’re talking with Greta Eskridge about her new book 100 Days of Adventure and how we can foster curiosity, exploration, and wonder in our own homes.Plus, we’ll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + Free Farm Village this summer.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on...
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Episode 76: Raising Critical Thinkers
This week, we’re talking with Julie Bogart, author of The Brave Learner and the new book Raising Critical Thinkers. Plus, we talk about our upcoming Dallas, TX conference and how you can get a free Wild + Free content bundle! So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley...
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Episode 75: Growing in the Grace of Homeschooling
This week, we’re talking with mama-of-five, Jane Manka, of @thesaltytribeco about homeschooling multiple ages and giving our children permission to make mistakes as they are growing and learning. Plus, we talk about our Nature Journal course, and our new book called Book Club! So grab a cup of...
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Episode 74: The Beautiful Promise of Family
This week, we’re talking with our beloved friend Sally Clarkson about finding friends in a new place, working through conflict within a family, and giving our children a safe space to express their big emotions without fear of being unloved. Plus, we’ll share an exciting update about our Nature...
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Episode 73: Overcoming the Fears of Homeschooling
This week, we’re talking with Leslie Martino about overcoming the fears of homeschooling. Plus, we'll tell you how you can get a free content bundle from Wild + Free. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito:...
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Episode 72: Upholding Ideals in the Midst of a Messy Life
This week, we’re talking with the author of Mere Motherhood, Cindy Rollins, about upholding the ideals of Charlotte Mason homeschooling in the “messy midst” of everyday life.Plus, we’ve released a new print collection called NATURE that’s available wherever books are sold. We’ll tell you all…
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Episode 71: A Childhood in the Earth
This week, this week, we’re talking with our friend Amber Johnston of Heritage Mom about creating healthy, life-giving rhythms and the importance of mothers planning time to play. Plus, Toni Weber shares some heart-warming letters she received from her children after completing 33 years of...
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Episode 70: Tribute to Emily of @the.hidden.way
Last week, our community grieved the loss of a beautiful mother. Emily Mitchell of @the.hidden.way was a radiant light to her family, friends, and so many of us in this Wild + Free community. Just last Wednesday, she was unexpectedly taken home to heaven, along with her unborn child. We are...
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Episode 69: Raising Responsible Kids
This week, this week, we’re talking with Melissa Amy Simmons about helping our children become self-reliant and raising responsible kids. Plus, we'll share about the new Christmas Giving Catalog to benefit the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch....
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Episode 68: Developing Daily Rhythms
This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear about developing daily rhythms in our homeschools. Johnna likens her rhythm to the blooming of a morning glory, which opens and closes all throughout the day, and shares how we can create our own. So grab a cup of coffee and...
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Episode 67: Slowing Down and Savoring the Season
This week, we’re talking with author Tsh Oxenreider about hybrid homeschooling, teaching high school students, and her new book Shadow and Light. We’ll also share about a special offer for the Wild + Free content bundles. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley…
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Episode 66: Awaking Wonder
This week, we’re talking with homeschool pioneer Sally Clarkson about her new book Awaking Wonder, what she believes is the most important but overlooked aspect of homeschooling, and how she raised world-changing children. We’ll also share about the Wild + Free simulcast on October 24th. So grab…
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Episode 65: Adventuring Together
This week, Greta Eskridge, author of the new book Adventuring Together, talks about creating memorable adventures with our children. Plus, we’ll share a few exciting things coming up in the Wild + Free community. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 64: Interest-Led Learning
This week, Robyn Robertson, the host of Honey, I'm Homeschooling the Kids, talks about her homeschool journey and what unschooling is all about. Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new SOIL bundle, available now. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 63: The Meaning of Motherhood
This week, Cindy Rollins, the author Mere Motherhood, talks about the meaning of motherhood (from a recent Wild + Free conference). Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new Homebound Activity Kit. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment…
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Episode 62: Fighting for Joy
This week, Greta Eskridge talks about fighting for joy in the everyday struggles of life and motherhood. Plus, we’re putting the finishing touches on our upcoming content bundle called CURIOUS for the month of May. We’ll give you a sneak peek at what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us…
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Episode 61: The Gardener
This week, Katrien Van Deuren shares a “day-in-the-life” of mountain-schooling on her farm in Italy. Plus, our new content bundle called PLANT is available for the month of April. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 60: Special Edition
Join us for a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast as we navigate these uncertain times amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSHomebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homeboundAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yWild + Free Bundles:...
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Episode 59: Managing Motherhood During Difficult Times
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares three ways we can manage motherhood on the hard days of homeschooling. Plus, there are two opportunities for you to experience the beauty and joy of the Wild + Free Farm Village, and we’ll share those with you today. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the…
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Episode 58: The Courage to Homeschool
This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Elle Celaya of Woven Childhood about having the courage to homeschool after a career as an elementary schoolteacher. Plus, we just announced our new content bundle for the month of March called MIGHTY. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee…
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Episode 57: Simplicity Parenting
This week, Amy Hughes and Jennifer Pepito talk about the principles from Kim John Payne’s book “Simplicity Parenting” and how they apply to homeschooling. Plus, this is the last week to get our February content bundle LEAVEN before the new MIGHTY bundle comes out next week. We’ll talk about…
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Episode 56: The Intentional Homeschool Life
This week, Erin Loechner, the author of Chasing Slow, shares how her principles for intentional living can apply to homeschooling. We talk about the importance of understanding the personalities of our children. And we announce two new events at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of…
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Episode 55: Keeping our Children Safe Online
This week, Greta Eskridge talks with us about homeschooling middle schoolers and protecting our children from the dangers online. Plus, we'll tell you about a special gathering we're hosting for Wild + Free group leaders. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley…
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Episode 54: Homeschool the Life-Giving Way
This week, Kristen Mittler, @oldjoy on Instagram, shares her story and honest advice about homeschooling to warm our hearts on these cold winter days. Plus, our new LEAVEN bundle is available now. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley...
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Episode 53: When Mother Reads
Rea Berg, founder of Beautiful Feet Books, talks about fueling our children’s reading habits and cultivating storytellers at home. Also, Leah Boden shares a beautiful spoken-word piece called "When Mother Reads.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 52: Raising up Young Adults Who Thrive
This week, Toni Weber talks about raising up young adults who thrive. (She just completed 33 years of homeschooling her children.) Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the new "Music of Mozart" course by Rachel Kovac. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 51: Take the Pressure off Yourself, Mama
This week Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, helps us take the perfectionist-pressure off ourselves and encourages us to lean into literature. Plus, we're excited to announce a new family experience at the Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.…
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Episode 50: Homeschooling in the Waiting Room
This week our friend Elsie Iudicello shares about “homeschooling in the waiting room," making the most of the “in-between” times throughout the day. Plus, we have a few big announcements to share about the upcoming year. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 49: Learning Through Literature
This week, the founder of Beautiful Feet Books, Rea Berg, talks about helping reluctant readers, finding a literary connection with our spouses, and how books make everything better. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito:...
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Episode 48: Trusting the Process of Homeschooling
This week, Cindy Rollins – the author of Mere Motherhood – shares about filling our own mama souls and trusting the process of our homeschooling efforts. We’ll also provide an update on our “Grow the Village” campaign to buy a staff house at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee…
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Episode 47: The Little Known Brilliance of Charlotte Mason
This week, this week, we’ll join our friend Richele Baburina for a fascinating conversation about Charlotte Mason and her little-known brilliance. Plus, today, we’re launching an exciting campaign for the Wild + Free Farm Village that’s loaded with all sorts of amazing perks. So grab a cup of...
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Episode 46: Helping Our Children Thrive
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares some eye-opening thoughts on raising boys. Julie Bogart talks about fashioning an education around our children’s interests... not the other way around. And we'll share an exciting update about the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on...
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Episode 45: Homeschooling Through Hard Times
This week, we’re sharing some exciting things happening in the Wild + Free community this fall. You’ll hear an inspiring idea to beat the summertime heat and still spend time in nature. And we’ll join a conversation about “homeschooling through hard times.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on...
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Episode 44: Setting Intentions and Savoring Our Children
This week, we’re finishing our conversation with six Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together talking about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We’re talking about New Year’s resolutions and some words of wisdom for 2019. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley...
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Episode 43: The Christmas Edition
For our Christmas edition, you'll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days in Chicago to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We talk about overcoming failure in our homeschools and rediscovering wonder in the midst of hard times. So grab a cup of coffee...
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Episode 42: What it Means to Be Wild + Free
This week, we’ll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together in a cozy Bed & Breakfast to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. You’ll also hear a heart-to-heart conversation with Jennifer Naraki on what’s happening in her life and homeschooling...
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Episode 41: Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Trees
This week, we’ll hear an inspiring story from the annals of homeschool history. Our friend Elsie Iudicello shares her heart-felt reflections about Wild + Free conferences. And Sandy Hunt, the mother and music teacher of the band The Hunts, reflects on her homeschool experience. So grab a cup of...
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Episode 40: Handling the Loss of Community
This week, we’ll talk with Jodi Mockabee about the changing seasons of homeschooling and how to handle the loss of community. Toni Weber will share her “homeschool story” with us. And we’ll re-visit a fun moment that happened at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a...
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Episode 39: Bringing Humor into Homeschooling
This week, we’ll talk with Leah Boden about the concept of loop scheduling; we’ll catch up with Betsy Jenkins, the creator of the hilarious Homeschooling with the Classics Instagram feed; and we’ll share a fun moment at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a cup of...
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Episode 38: Making Much of Little
This week, we’ll hear from Modern Miss Mason herself, Leah Boden, as well as our dear friend Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, plus, a few special announcements. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito:...
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Episode 37: Homeschooling Through the Summer?
This week, you'll hear from the refreshingly-honest, veteran homeschooling mama, Terri Woods. We're talking about our summer plans - whether to keep homeschooling until fall - or take the season off. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment:...
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Episode 36: Making Homeschool Count
This week, you'll hear hear an inspiring conversation with first-year homeschooler Rachael Alsbury about interest-led learning, STEM projects, and making learning natural. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito:...
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