Latest Holistic parenting Podcast Episodes
The Child IS the Curriculum: A discussion on Waldorf Homeschooling with Annie Haas
Waldorfy - December 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsFounder of thechildisthecurriculum.com, Annie Haas, speaks with me in this episode all about homeschooling. We talk about her experience homeschooling her own children and what she's started with "The Child is the Curriculum".
Waldorf Toys
Waldorfy - December 10, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIt seems simple enough, but what IS a Waldorf toy? In this episode my guest Meagan of Whole Family Rhythms and I talk all about Waldorf toys. What kind of play are Waldorf toys meant to inspire? Why all natural materials? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode.
Waldorf in the Muslim Home
Waldorfy - November 26, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhen I thought about creating this season of episodes it dawned on me, how bringing Waldorf into the home will really be different in every house hold. Yes, there are things like some Waldorf kids watch a little more TV than others, but that was not the kind of different I was thinking of. I w...
Seasonal Rhythm and Waldorf Festivals
Waldorfy - November 12, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsMeagan of Whole Family Rhythms joins me for a discussion about seasonal rhythm and Waldorf festivals. We touch on the benefits of establishing a seasonal rhythm in the home and dive into the intended meaning behind Waldorf festivals. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: http...
Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen of Waldorf Essentials
Waldorfy - October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIt was such a delight to have Melisa Nielsen come on the show to speak with me about Waldorf homeschooling. I’ll be honest, I was intimidated to cover this topic since it’s something I know almost nothing about. So many of you requested that I cover Waldorf homeschooling and I didn’t even know w...
Daily Rhythm
Waldorfy - October 15, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I speak with Meagan Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. Meagan speaks from her experience working with so many families and from her own experience as parent of four. She discusses not just the benefits of rhythm in the home for young children, but also for older children and even ...
Media & Screen Time: What's the Waldorf Approach?
Waldorfy - October 01, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this first episode of season two of Waldorfy, I sit down with experienced story teller extraordinaire, and former Waldorf teacher, David Sewell McCann. David and I discuss what the Waldorf approach to screens and media is. David also speaks about how his stories, recorded audio stories he's w...
Waldorf In The Home ~The Trailer For Season 2
Waldorfy - September 24, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this trailer for the second season of Waldorfy, you'll get to hear from a special guest, my husband Tobin! Tobin is a Waldorf alum, he attended a Waldorf school from kindergarten up through grade 12. In this trailer episode he speaks a little about his Waldorf experience and how it has shaped...
Are Waldorf Schools Religious?
Waldorfy - September 10, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhen I first googled this question myself, I found a lot of confusing and conflicting information. I felt that some of what I was finding did not reflect what I had experienced as a Waldorf alum. Along with my guest, Glynn Graham, I explore the question "Are Waldorf Schools Religious?". I found...
Public Waldorf Schools
Waldorfy - August 27, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I learn about public Waldorf schools. I speak with guest, Mary Goral Ph.D., all about this growing movement allowing more and more families to experience the Waldorf approach. Additional show notes for this page can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/publicwaldorf Theme music com...
How Waldorf Works
Waldorfy - August 13, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsSarah Lee from Sarah's Silks, speaks with me in this episode. We discuss her experience as a Waldorf parent of three young adults all of whom attended a Waldorf school all the way up through twelfth grade. We discuss Sarah's parent perspective of "How Waldorf Works" as the episode is titled, whi...
Reading, Writing, and Testing in Waldorf Education
Waldorfy - July 30, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I bring Helen Ann Ireland on the show to talk about how and reading writing are taught in the Waldorf approach. We also get into the topic of testing, why there aren’t tests in the early grades, and how students are assessed academically throughout Waldorf education. Additional...
Art in Waldorf Education
Waldorfy - July 16, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I speak with Waldorf class teacher of 23 years, Darcy Drayton. As I’m introducing the episode, I first speak a little about why art is being integrated across all subjects in Waldorf education. Then when speaking with Darcy, we discuss more of how art is incorporated in the curri...
More with Waldorf alum Theo Groh
Waldorfy - July 09, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I continue my conversation from episode 104 with my guest Theo Groh. In the previous episode Theo and I speak about Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, and Theo's experience with anthroposophy and Waldorf. In this segment, episode 105, Theo and I pick up by discussi...
Who is Rudolf Steiner?
Waldorfy - July 02, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I wanted a contrast to the previous three episodes I’ve produced. I wanted a young fresh perspective to speak with me about Rudolf Steiner, who he was, and his ideas. I am so excited that a friend of mine and fellow Waldorf alum, Theodore, said he’d sit down with me for a discuss...
What is Anthroposophy?
Waldorfy - June 17, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I speak with Torin Finser, PhD, all about anthroposophy. We go a little into speaking about its founder, Rudolf Steiner, and discuss the connection between the study of anthroposophy and Waldorf education. Additional show notes can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/what-is-anthro...
What is Waldorf Education? PART 2
Waldorfy - June 16, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this second segment of my exploration into, “What is Waldorf Education?, I speak with Waldorf class teacher, Hugh Renwick. Hugh talks about the aims of Waldorf education as a whole, and elaborates more on the developmental phases that Glynn spoke about in part 1. He also goes into more depth ...
What is Waldorf Education? PART 1
Waldorfy - June 15, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode, I speak with veteran Waldorf teacher, Glynn Graham. We discuss the founding of the first Waldorf school and dive into overarching themes of this unique approach, including what distinguishes it from a traditional approach to education. EDIT: I mention in this episode, the “Wil...
The Waldorfy Welcome!
Waldorfy - June 10, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this trailer episode you'll get all the details about Waldorfy. You'll be introduced to host, Ashley Renwick, and understand why she started this project. You'll also learn what to expect from the podcast. Additional show notes can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/the-waldorfy-welcome/ Them...
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