Simply Freeing

46: Creating A Family Culture With Feedback | With Kristina Amici

46: Creating A Family Culture With Feedback | With Kimberly Amici

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 45: Let's Talk About Sex | With Amanda Ammons

Sex can be beautiful, frustrating, scary and everything in between! It’s often a difficult topic to discuss. It’s important that as moms, we get comfortable with sex and that we have the confidence to discuss it with our kids because if you’re not the one educating your kids about sex, someone else will… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Homeschool Coaching Passion Connected Podcast FB Support Group  Passionate Beginnings Course The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You’ve Been Taught and ...

Do You Have Brain Fog? | With Sarah Gibson

Mom brain happens to the best of us.  In today's episode we're diving into the complexities of the brain and discussing ways to optimize our mental clarity and eliminate brain fog for good... Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Homeschool Coaching Connect with Sarah Gibson   6 Fixable Causes for your Brain Fog  5 Powerful Supplements Needed in the Treatment for Brain Fog  Brain fog Supplements (to get the prescriber code to order prescription-grade supplements) 7-day jumpstart get 50...

Ep. 43: Getting Out Of A Negative Mindset For Good | With Jessie Larson

Moms often find themselves stuck in a cycle of negative thinking.  With all of life’s demands it’s pretty easy to become overwhelmed and begin looking negatively at your circumstances.  Unfortunately, negative thinking doesn’t just impact you personally, it can cause your entire family to suffer.  If you feel stuck in a cycle of negative thinking, this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Homeschool Coaching Connect With Jessie  The Positively You Podcast This Episod...

Ep. 42: Self Care Tips For Busy Moms | With Sara Miller

Self-care is not just a buzz word. It’s about identifying where there are gaps in your care for yourself and setting yourself up to have more peaceful days even when you are an extremely busy mom. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety and burn out, this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Schedule a Clarity Call Connect with Sara Miller  This Episode Discusses: Why self-care is important How to recognize the type of self care you need to feel more at peace ...

Ep. 41: Benefits of Plant Based Eating | With Hannah Haines

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 40: How To Teach About The Brain | With Jenny Mouse

In today's episode, we're talking about the power of the brain and why it's important for children to learn exactly how their brains work.  If you'd like to learn a fun way to teach a child to navigate their emotions, this episode is for you... Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Jenny's Kickstarter Connect With Jenny Mindfield (TV-14) Vsauce Older Children SciShow (Young Children) Operation Ouch (Science Series) This Episode Discusses: Why it’s important to teach your kids about t...

Ep. 39: Scheduling Your Day To Increase Productivity | Part 2, With Toni Hench

If some of your goals are to have more energy and be more productive it’s important for you to understand how to schedule your day in light of your body’s natural energy rhythms.  If you’re a busy homeschooling, working mom wanting to get more done in less time, today’s episode is for you… Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect With Toni Hench on IG @tonihench Learn More about working with Toni Hench Submit Screenshots of Simply Freeing Podcast Reviews to [email protected] T...

39 Scheduling Your Day To Increase Productivity | Part 2, With Toni Hench

If some of your goals are to have more energy and be more productive it’s important for you to understand how to schedule your day in light of your body’s natural energy rhythms.  If you’re a busy homeschooling, working mom wanting to get more done in less time, today’s episode is for you… Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect With Toni Hench on IG @tonihench Learn More about working with Toni Hench Submit Screenshots of Simply Freeing Podcast Reviews to [email protected] T...

Ep. 38 How To Get More Energy | With Toni Hench

Do you believe that motherhood equals exhaustion?  In today’s episode we’re going to talk about your body’s natural rhythms.  When you start working with these rhythms, you can optimize your energy levels during the day and optimize your sleep at night.  If you’d like to learn natural ways to manage your energy aside from caffeine this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Connect With Toni Hench on IG @tonihench  Learn More about working with Toni Hench  Episode Webpag...

Ep. 37 Stop Waiting For Motivation!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free Stress Free Homeschooling Class Sign Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 36: What is Cycle Syncing? | With Briana Villegas

A woman’s body goes through quite a bit of change during their monthly cycle. In today’s episode you’ll learn how to align your life with your period and instead of feeling overwhelmed by your strong emotions, exhausting days and intense food cravings, you can begin truly understanding your cycle. If you’re a high achieving woman interested in learning how to get more done without burning out, this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned in This Episode Stress Free Homeschooling Class Sign ...

What is the Montessori Method? | With Shannon Teguh

We want to raise confident kids and the Montessori Method of education can definitely support you in doing that.  Shannon Teguh, the daughter of a librarian, became inspired by the Montessori method of education.  In today’s episode you’ll get a good understanding of what this method is and learn how you can incorporate it into your child’s education…  Resources Mentioned in This Episode Stress Free Homeschooling Class Sign Up Connect with Shannon on IG @Motherhood_Union & on her website ...

Ep. 35 What is the Montessori Method? | With Shannon Teguh

We want to raise confident kids and the Montessori Method of education can definitely support you in doing that.  Shannon Teguh, the daughter of a librarian, became inspired by the Montessori method of education.  In today’s episode you’ll get a good understanding of what this method is and learn how you can incorporate it into your child’s education… Resources Mentioned in This Episode Stress Free Homeschooling Class Sign Up Connect with Shannon on IG @Motherhood_Union & on her website ...

Ep. 34 The Productivity Habits That Make Raising 5 Kids Easy | With Alyssa Wolff

What once worked for small families, stops working as more children In this episode, Alyssa Wolff a business own and homeschooling mom of 5 kids, discusses some ways that she’s been able to create habits as a busy, introverted mom, that makes her life feel easier.  If you’re a mom with a large family, this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect With Alyssa, Read Her Blog & Listen to her Podcast at Unbusy Join Alyssa’s challen...

Ep. 33: Do You And Your Kids Have A Growth Mindset? | With Amy Milcic

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect With Amy on her blog Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, FB Group Outschool.com Book: Your Fantastic Elastic Brain (affiliate link) Book: Mindsets For Parents (affiliate link) Lifeschooling Made Simple Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 32: Three Shortcuts To Calm Your Mind During Stressful Moments | With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy (Part 2)

Today's episode is the 2nd half of a two part series on emotional regulation. You're going to hear from Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, a stress and emotion coach. She's going to discuss how you can calm your mind during stressful situations to avoid blowing up at the ones you love when overwhelmed with stress... Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram Listen To The Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast Free 5 Day Mini Course To Stay Calm Whole9Family Instagram H...

Ep. 31: Three Ways To Avoid Feeling Stressed As A Busy Mom | With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy (Part 1)

In this episode with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, a stress and emotion coach, you're going to learn 3 proactive things you can do to reduce your stress levels as a busy mom. If you're constantly finding your anger getting the best of you and blowing up during stressful situations, this episode is for you... Resources From This Episode: Connect With Elizabeth  Whole9Family Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 30: The Importance Of Learning Through Play | With Becka Butler

Learning through play is so powerful but it’s super undervalued in our culture.  In today’s episode you’ll hear from Becka, a former educator and mom of 4 young children under 5 years, (including triplets). In this episode you’ll hear some tips from Becka to help you weave play and learning into your day as a homeschool mom of little ones… Resources mentioned in this episode: Read Becka’s Blog  Connect With Becka on Social: TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest Jackie’s Instagram Reading Eggs S...

Ep. 29: How To Raise Confident Kids

How can we raise confident kids if we don’t feel very confident ourselves? In this episode we discuss practical ways to raise confident kids.  If you struggle with confidence, this episode is for you… Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Lifeschooling Made Simple Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 28: Minimalism and Kids | With Chloë Ciaramella

In today’s episode, Jackie and her daughter Chloë, age 10, have a discussion about minimalism, decluttering and laundry!  You’ll hear a kid’s perspective on why it’s important to declutter your possessions and minimize what you own… Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Guide To Creating a Kid’s Capsule Wardrobe & Simplify Laundry

Ep. 28: Minimalism and Kids | With Chloë Ciaramella

In today’s episode, Jackie and her daughter Chloë, age 10, have a discussion about minimalism, decluttering and laundry!  You’ll hear a kid’s perspective on why it’s important to declutter your possessions and minimize what you own… Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Guide To Creating a Kid’s Capsule Wardrobe & Simplify Laundry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 27: Delegation Tips For The Busy Work At Home Mom | With Anna DeSalvo

It’s often difficult for us to delegate tasks in our lives.  In today’s episode you’ll hear from productivity mentor, Anna Desalvo and learn a 3 tier process to be able to delegate tasks both inside and outside of the home… Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Anna  AnnaLDesalvo IG Whole9family Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 26: When Your Homeschooled Child Wants To Go To School

Homeschooling can be very stressful! If you’ve ever felt like sending your homeschooled child to school, or had a child ask if they could go to school, this episode is for you… Resources mentioned in this episode: FREE Stress-Free Homeschool Live 2 Day Web Class Lifeschooling Made Simple Course  Moby Max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 25: What Is Deschooling | With Cynthia Holt

In this episode with Cynthia, from Learn and Live Letter, we talk about deschooling and help you understand why you may need to deschool yourself as a homeschooling mom... Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn and Live Letter Curriculum  Connect with Learn and Live Letter on IG. Lifeschooling Made Simple Course  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 24 Establishing A Bedtime Routine | With Brittany McCarthy

Establishing a bedtime routine with your kids is an important part to maintaining healthy sleep habits.  In this episode, Brittany, a pediatric sleep consultant, discusses how to create a a consistent bedtime routine… Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect With Brittany But First Sleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 23: Quiet Time and Homeschooling With Kelly Briggs

It's important that homeschooling, working moms have a period of rest/work time that is built into their homeschool routine.  In this episode you'll learn how to start implementing a quiet time during your homeschool day even if you've never done so before... Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect With Kelly: Blog  & Instagram @Simplehomemom Whole9Family Direct link to episode/blog:  Episode 23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 22: Homeschool Mom Guilt

You aren't alone if you're a homeschooling mom who is plagued with guilt over homeschooling... Resources mentioned in this episode: Lifeschooling Made Simple - The Course Free Download - Get Clarity In Homeschooling & Life Whole9Family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 21: When You And Your Spouse Are Not On The Same Page With Homeschooling (And Life)

It’s not unusual to see that the world is very divided but when this division hits home and impacts our family, that’s when the real struggles come.  In this episode we discuss ways to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page in homeschooling and life… Resources mentioned in this episode: Lifeschooling Made Simple - The Course Free Download - Get Clarity In Homeschooling & Life Whole9Family Instagram Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 20: Do You Know What You Value?

We all have beliefs that impact the way we view the world.  In this episode, we're going to talk about whether or not what we value is driving our actions with our families... Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Lifeschooling Made Simple Course FREE Homeschooling/Working Mom Blueprint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 19: Let’s Talk About Unschooling

Unschooling is not well loved in much of the homeschooling community.  In this episode, we’ll discuss why all the negativity surrounding homeschooling might have more to do with parents than the kids... Resources Mention in This Episode: @whole9family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 19: Let’s Talk About Unschooling

Unschooling is not well loved in much of the homeschooling community.  In this episode, we’ll discuss why all the negativity surrounding homeschooling might have more to do with parents than the kids... Resources Mention in This Episode: @whole9family

Ep. 18: The Pros and Cons of Whole30 | With Kristen Noriega

In this episode Jackie and Kristen Noriega, a registered dietician/nutritionist, discuss diet culture, in particular the pros and cons of Whole 30.   There is just so much involved in “feeling good” in your body.  If you are tired of feeling blah this episode has amazing tips to get you on track to feeling good… Resources mentioned in this episode: Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Tag me on @whole9family so I can thank you!  Connect with Kristen on IG: @babyweig...

Ep. 17: Homeschooling Children With Special Needs | With Ally Adair-Chung

If you’re a homeschooling mom with a child who is diagnosed with a disability or you’re feeling concerned/unsure about some behaviors that are being exhibited by your child that might not be considered “normal” in today’s culture, this episode is for you… Resources mentioned in this episode: Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Tag me on @whole9family so I can thank you!  Connect with Ally: https://www.allyadairchung.com/  @conscious_family_project  The Consciou...

Ep 16: Picky Eaters: Our Mindset & Language Around Food | With Mya Metzel

Our environment and our culture shapes our beliefs around food, often subconsciously.  In this episode with former school teacher turned homeschool mom and health coach, Mya Metzel, we discussed how to make simple changes to help picky eaters and change our family’s mindset around healthier living... Resources mentioned in this episode: Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Tag me on @whole9family so I can thank you!  FREEBIE - 5 ingredients to remove NOW Connect wi...

Ep. 15 Crushing Homeschool Mom Guilt & Planning For Rest During the Holidays

Do you have a plan for the holidays? Does your plan involve stepping away from whatever you’re currently doing and changing it up for the holiday season or are you plagued with homeschool mom guilt that says you aren't doing enough... Resources mentioned in this episode: Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Tag me on @whole9family so I can thank you!  Join the Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  A Connected Christmas Curriculum By, Treehouse Schoolhouse Ho...

Ep. 14: How To Clear Your Overwhelmed Mind With a Brain Dump

If you’ve ever felt like your motherhood is spinning out of control with way too many things on your to do list, you might need to clear your mind with a brain dump… Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with me on Instagram @whole9family Join the Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  Whole9family.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe for n...

Ep. 13: Symptoms of Depression You May Not Have Heard About & Proven Tips to Help Lift Your Mood

Depression and anxiety can slowly creep up on you and impact your motherhood in the worst way.  In today’s episode we’re diving into the sneakiness of depression and learn some tips to lift your mood... Resources mentioned in this episode: Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  Whole9family.com Shop my favorite books and supplements in my Amazon Shop If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a r...

Ep. 12: How to Break Free from Indecisiveness and Have a CEO Mindset in Your Home

Treating your home and motherhood with a CEO mindset will make you feel less indecisive and more empowered to break free from whatever feels overwhelming in your motherhood…  Resources mentioned in this episode: Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  Whole9family.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe for new episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. S...

Ep. 11: Replacing Negativity & Reducing Stress with Affirmations

Words have power and so do your thoughts. Unfortunately, moms are often in a vicious cycle of negative thinking. Getting into the habit of speaking truth over your life in the form of affirmations can change everything… Resources mentioned in this episode: Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  Simplyfreeing.com/morning  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subs...

Ep 10: Before You Call Someone a Supermom, Listen To This

Maybe you’ve called someone else a supermom or heard it said about you.  After listening to this episode, you might think very differently about the supermom label…  Resources mentioned in this episode: Simply Freeing Podcast Facebook Community  Whole9Family.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe for new episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Ep 9: My Morning Routine as a Work at Home, Homeschooling, Busy Mom of 4

In this episode, you’ll learn exactly what I do every morning to get ready for the day ahead, how I manage to stay consistent and I’ll share how I maintain the right perspective even if my mornings get interrupted by littles ones... Resources mentioned in this episode: Your Morning Motivation If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe for new episodes every week!...

Ep. 8: Why Morning Routines Matter: How to Become a Consistent Morning Lover

Having a consistent morning routine will decrease your stress and increase your productivity.  In this episode, we’ll discuss why you may have failed to become a morning person in the past and get you motivated to become a consistent morning lover even if you are in a very busy season. Resources mentioned in this episode: Your Morning Motivation If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!  Leave a review on App...

Ep 7: Why Being On Autopilot Should Not Be Accepted in Mom Life and 5 Ways to Live Intentionally

Our actions as moms are often very reactionary and we run on autopilot. It is extremely common to react based on what’s happening in front of us rather than being intentional with our days. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways you can get out of autopilot and back in control of motherhood. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Meal Planning Printable How To Lose Weight Without Exercising: 9 Simple Steps To Create Healthy Habits That Stick If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post ...

Ep 6: Ten Ways to Simplify Homeschooling and be More Productive as a Mom

Our kids, our home and our own thoughts are three of the biggest stressors homeschool moms have in their lives that cause their productivity to plummet.  If these three things are preventing us from being the most productive, then we might as well give up because we can’t run away from either of those things when life gets hard.  Feeling stressed as a mom is super common but the amazing thing is, it’s so avoidable!  In this episode, we’re kicking stress away and bringing productivity back. Y...

Ep 5: The Truth About Our Education System and Why You Can Homeschool Confidently

Money makes the world go around...especially in the schools. Unfortunately, this is often at the expense of the students.  As a former educator in New York City, I can assure you things are not always as they seem even in “the best school district.”  This episode will give you an inside peek into what’s really the focus in our schools and if you homeschool, I hope you’ll feel empowered to homeschool a lot more confidently! Resources mentioned in this episode: Raising Children Who Love Learn...

Ep 4: How to Raise Children Who Love Learning

In this episode you'll learn how to create a home life where learning comes naturally and be able to identify some of the common issues that might be causing your children to feel overwhelmed and unhappy with homeschooling. Resources mentioned in this episode: Raising Children Who Love Learning Free Starter Kit Simplyfreeing.com/learn If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts...

Ep 3: Why Being a Former Teacher Made Me a Not So Great Homeschool Mom

In this episode, I discuss the biggest mistake that most new homeschool moms make. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Reluctant Homeschooler's Free Starter Kit  Simplyfreeing.com/homeschool  If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday! To Learn more about me and the resources I have created to help you in your motherhood: ...

Ep 2: Homeschooling When You Don't Want To...Seeing Fear As An Opportunity

So many families have been thrown into homeschooling without feeling equipped to do it successfully.  There are a lot of internal roadblocks that prevent even seasoned homeschooling moms from homeschooling with confidence. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Reluctant Homeschooler's Free Starter Kit  Simplyfreeing.com/homeschool If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot and tag me, @whole9family on your IG Story so I can repost you!   Leave a review on Apple Podca...