The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Chrisman Frank, Co-Founder of Synthesis, discusses game-based learning, AI tutoring, and his journey from student to CEO. They critique the education system, explore online education's growth, and emphasize preparing kids for the future with critical thinking and AI integration.

Keri Waters, an inventor and entrepreneur, is the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Austin. She shares her journey of blending liberal arts with entrepreneurship to create a fresh educational paradigm. Keri discusses the Polaris Project, which empowers students through ambitious independent projects. She emphasizes the significance of holistic applicant evaluations and how non-traditional backgrounds are embraced. Additionally, she explores the role of AI in education, advocating for critical thinking and adaptability in the modern job market.

Erin Doppelt is a spiritual psychology + meditation teacher and author of the new book Nothing Can Stop You. In this episode, expect to learn what a mindfulness practice can do to improve your life and help regulate your nervous system, why children are innately good meditators, the importance of finding your own path in life, and Erin’s top pieces of advice for parents who are on the unconventional path. Disclaimer: We experienced some audio issues while recording this episode, so apologies for the quality. The message still shines through! This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - What Erin Does as a Spiritual Psychology and Meditation Teacher 6:15 - What is Meditation? 8:51 - How We Self Sooth in the Modern World 11:38 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Self Soothing 18:15 - How Our Innate Instincts Get Squashed as Adults 25:29 - Cultural Conditioning that Holds Us Back 36:34 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 38:36 - Navigating Desire 39:59 - Positive Language 47:28 - Becoming a Mom 54:20 - Advice for Moms 1:07:36 - How the Modern World Makes Meditation Difficult? 1:14:48 - How to Connect with Erin If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Spiritual Child - Dr. Lisa Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Child-Parenting-Lifelong-Thriving/dp/1250033837 Becoming a Writer - Dortohea Brande: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Writer-Dorothea-Brande/dp/0874771641 The Magical Path of Intuition - Florence Scovel Shinn: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Intuition-Florence-Scovel-Shinn/dp/1401944159 Connect with Erin Doppelt: Instagram | @erinrdoppelt Website | https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com Book | https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com/NothingCanStopYou Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

This week we have Laura Mazer on the podcast. Laura, a former surgeon, is now on the leadership team at Guidepost Montessori, the largest network of Montessori schools in the world In this episode, you’ll learn about Maria Montessori, the Montessori method, and how Montessori approaches education and development differently from traditional schools. You’ll learn about the importance Montessori places on children gaining a sense of independence and how Guidepost implements agency at different stages of development. You’ll hear the genesis of Guidepost and how it became the largest network of Montessori schools in the world. You’ll also learn about Laura’s career journey from the medical world to the education world and some of the through lines between the two. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 02:00 - What is Montessori and Who Was Maria Montessori? 5:43 - What is Guidepost Montessori? 7:24 - Montessori Teacher Training 14:47 - Creating Curriculum with Real World Results 18:20 - Establishing Values for Montessori Students 26:42 - Planes of Development (Medium?) 38:28 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 39:25 - Montessori’s Emphasis on Independence & Agency 43:47 - Humanism 49:07 - External Pressure and Expectations for Children 56:46 - The Virtue of Living a Good Life 1:02:00 - Implementing the Montessori Method for Older Kids 1:14:55 - Laura’s Path from Surgeon to Educator 1:26:23 - The Benefits of Having a Medical Background in Education 1:29:40 - How to Connect with Laura and Guidepost If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Guidepost Montessori: Website | https://www.guidepostmontessori.com Parenting Guide | https://theparentingguide.substack.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Exploring alternative education, opting out of college, advice for parents, why not to stress about grades, embracing efficiency, liberal arts education importance, giving children agency in learning, and choosing the right school for kids.

Paul Millerd is the author of the Pathless Path, which tells his story of leaving the high status consulting world to become a nomad, a freelancer, and a writer. In this episode, expect to learn how Paul started to unwind and ultimately reject some of these stories and how we can find the courage to think critically about what we actually want in life and what really brings us fulfillment and meaning. Ultimately, how changing our scripts and asking the right questions can help us live a life on our own terms. LevelUp Conference Details Learn more about LevelUp 2024 here: https://objectivestandard.org/conferences Apply for a LevelUp scholarship here: https://objectivestandard.org/conferences/scholarships Purchase a ticket at https://www.levelUpconferences.org and use Code HANNAH50 at check out for 50% off registration. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Are We Asking the Right Questions About Life 4:50 - Why Paul Chose to “Blow Up His Life” in His Early Thirties 9:12 - Mapping Moral Judgement Onto Work 12:35 - Setting The Compass for Your Life Path 19:45 - Building Your Life Around What You Want to Do 32:45 - Debunking Career Scripts 38:25 - LevelUp Conference 40:11 - Writing New Scripts for Life 49:13 - Unwinding Our Beliefs Around Work 54:48 - The Ingredients for a Good Life 1:00:22 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 1:01:20 - Finding the Courage to Make Changes in Your Life 1:16:16- Navigating a Career with Kids 1:25:49 - What’s Coming Next From Paul 1:27:50 - How to Connect with Paul If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How to Be Successful: Sam Altman https://blog.samaltman.com/how-to-be-successful Connect with Paul: Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_millerd Pathless Path Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/id1328600107 Pathless Path Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pathless-Path-Imagining-Story-Work/ Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

Jenny Clark is a homeschooling mom of 5 and the founder of Love Your School, an organization that helps families find, access, and figure out their eligibility for ESAs in Arizona and West Virginia. In this episode, you’ll hear about Jenny’s journey from high achieving career to homeschooling mom, the ESA movement’s effect on the education landscape at large, and the inception of Love Your School. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Jenny Clark 0:50 - Why Books Are So Important for Kids 3:20 - Building a Culture of Reading 5:30 - Jenny’s Journey of Motherhood 13:40 - Delayed Adolescence and Preparing for Parenting 16:30 - How Having a Family Can Lead to Success 20:45 - Why Are We So Career Oriented? 22:45 - Homeschooling and Accessing ESAs 32:30 - The ESA Movement at Large 36:30 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 37:30 - The Politics of ESAs 49:09 - What’s Unique About Arizona in the ESA Movement 53:38 - The Adoption of the New ESA Movement 56:41 - Other States Getting Involved in ESAs 1:01:30 - Arizona’s Unique Support for Children with Disabilities 1:02:54 - The Genesis of Love Your School 1:07:29 - The Most Common ESA Questions 1:11:55 - Friction Points to ESAs 1:15:12 - Jenny’s Favorite Education Designs 1:17:58 - Balancing Work and Homeschooling 1:20:28 - Advice to Other Mothers About Balancing (Medium) 1:27:10 - Logistical Advice for Parents Outside of Arizona and West Virgina 1:28:47 - How to Connect with Jenny If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Love Your School: https://www.loveyourschool.org EdChoice: https://www.edchoice.org yes. every kid. : https://yeseverykid.com Stand Together: https://standtogether.org American Federation for Children: https://www.federationforchildren.org Connect with Jenny Clark: Love Your School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-your-school-podcast/id1516411058 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClarkRimsza Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Filmmaker Cade Prior discusses his homeschooling experience, debunking myths, making friends, and pursuing a successful career in alternative health filmmaking. He shares insights on being self-directed, opting out of college, and the power of the internet for learning. Cade also explores unconventional wellness approaches, such as Japanese futons, while encouraging engagement with his content.

Amar Kumar, Founder of KaiPod Learning, discusses his journey from India to America for education, the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of micro schools, ESAs, and the shift towards personalized education. Topics include the challenges of online education, redefining education through micro schools, and empowering educators and parents to start innovative schools.

Teen author and entrepreneur, Kate (Austin Scholar), shares her experience in alternative education at Alpha school in Austin, TX. They discuss modern education, social media for teenagers, developing healthy habits, nurturing a love for reading and poetry, and providing advice to parents supporting their kid's entrepreneurial endeavors.