

Brave Writer
Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley
The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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Sep 6, 2023 • 51min
201. Gentle Parenting, Natural Learning, and Simple Living with Rachel Rainbolt
Rachel Rainbolt, a favorite homeschooler with a master's degree in marital and family therapy, discusses gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living. They explore the positive impact of gentle parenting on relationships, empowering parents to coach their children's writing skills, teaching writing for personal growth and deep dive learning, the concept of simple living, and the importance of allyship for the trans community and embracing diversity.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
200. How to Become a Better Reader
The podcast discusses the shift from reading to short form content, the impact of AI-generated papers, the struggle with mindless phone scrolling, the benefits and drawbacks of learning from books and videos, the importance of reading and writing in education, the impact of Kindle on reading experience, and the significance of visual cues and modeling reading behavior.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 10min
199. The Value of Effort in Learning
This podcast explores the value of effort in learning, emphasizing the importance of finding the right level of challenge. It discusses the benefits of using analog tools and incorporating gross motor activities and games in writing exercises. The speakers also discuss understanding children's attention span, creating a culture of exploration, and observing attention and energy levels. They share personal experiences and offer insights into effective teaching methods.

Aug 16, 2023 • 51min
198. What to Do About Unmotivated Learners
The podcast explores motivation and its variations, strategies for motivating learners in homeschooling, factors affecting learner's motivation, understanding limited energy and motivation, identifying and acknowledging a child's motivation and perseverance. The hosts express their enthusiasm for the topic and thank listeners for their support.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 13min
197. Josh MacNeill: Practices to Boost Learning
Former teacher Josh MacNeill, now CEO of InMind Services, discusses mindful parenting and strategies to boost learning. Topics include addressing behavioral issues, the success of Bravewriter writing class, creating a supportive environment, strategies for re-regulating ourselves and our children, promoting learning through movement and sensory experiences.

Aug 2, 2023 • 33min
196. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it! Part 2
Topics discussed include burnout, strategies to combat burnout, group singing as a resource for public health, brain wave synchronization, executive responsibility in closing the burnout gap, the value of active rest hobbies, the healing power of running, the effectiveness of online writing classes, the impact of affirmations on mood, finding resources and support for depression and burnout, and the power of group loyalty and humor in buffering against burnout.

Jul 26, 2023 • 51min
195. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it!
Do you ever feel like your energy reserves are just being depleted, and you can't seem to replenish them? It might be more than just fatigue or exhaustion; it could be burnout.We had a riveting conversation with Tanya Tarr, a behavioral scientist, columnist, corporate educator, and the founder of Cultivated Insights, who had plenty to say on the subject of burnout. In fact, we had so much to discuss, we had to divide the chat into two parts!You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:FREE Science of Burnout Class with Actionable Triage TacticsThe Busy to Burnout Index + 4 Triage TipsQuiz: (Where Are You on the Busy to Burnout Index?)Articles mentioned:Group singing as a resource for the development of a healthy public: a study of adult group singingWhen Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As OneBrain Waves Synchronize when People InteractHere Are Two Clear Ways Executives Can Help Close The Burnout GapStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at bravewriter.com/online-classes.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
194. Boredom Busters for Summer!
The podcast discusses the challenges of keeping children entertained during the summer break and offers ideas for boredom busters. Topics covered include establishing a summer rhythm, board games for brain exercise, games and a dress-up station, encouraging creative play and exploration, and various summer activities to keep children engaged and entertained.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 7min
193. Supporting Learners Through Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins
Join Sarah Collins, a skilled occupational therapist turned homeschooling consultant, as she discusses the transformative power of homeschooling, the importance of recognizing and supporting children's abilities, and the development of motor skills for handwriting. The podcast also explores the concept of rewiring the brain through occupational therapy and the benefits of dictation and attention as tools for learning. Discover more about Sarah's impactful work at homeschoolOT.com.

Jul 5, 2023 • 43min
192. Persistence in Homeschooling
This podcast episode explores the significance of persistence in homeschooling and the need to go beyond relying on willpower. It discusses the role of creativity and cognition in homeschooling, emphasizing their importance in problem-solving and critical thinking. The episode also tackles the challenges of consistency in homeschooling and offers strategies to achieve it. The speaker expresses gratitude to the listeners and shares positive feedback.