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In this episode of the Motion of Gratitude podcast, Shannon Missimer interviews Ellen Bradley, an entrepreneur, yogi, and global citizen. They discuss Ellen's journey of world schooling her three daughters for the past eight years. Ellen shares that her decision to world school was driven by a desire to expose her children to the beauty and diversity of the world and to break free from societal conditioning. She emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition and making small choices that lead to big changes. Through world schooling, Ellen has learned about the capacity and resilience of children and the power of motherhood. She believes that the world is the greatest classroom and that human connection and nature should be valued in education. Ellen and Shannon discuss the challenges and rewards of world schooling and the importance of gratitude in navigating life's ups and downs. They also touch on the documentary Untethered and Ellen's upcoming book, which aim to share the wisdom of women around the world and inspire mothers to trust their intuition and embrace a wildly different normal.

Looking to following along on Ellen's Journey?

You Can find her on IG https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheglobe/
https://www.instagram.com/ellenbradleyyoga/

https://www.live-untethered.com/

Trailer for the Untethered Documentary https://seedandspark.com/fund/untetheredthefilm#story

Takeaways

• World schooling allows children to experience the sensorial aspects of life, human connection, and the wisdom of elders and indigenous people.
• Trusting one's intuition and making small choices that align with one's purpose can lead to big changes.
• Motherhood is a pillar of love and guidance, and mothers have the capacity to create a deep connection with their children.
• Children have a greater capacity for resilience, curiosity, and learning than we often realize.
• The world is the greatest classroom, and education should prioritize human connection and nature. World schooling can be challenging but also brings families closer together and exposes children to different ways of living and thinking.
• Gratitude is a powerful tool that can help navigate intense times and shift one's perspective.
• Choosing to let go and untether oneself from expectations and societal norms can open up new opportunities and freedom.
• Sharing stories and wisdom can inspire and support other mothers on their own journeys.
• Trusting one's intuition and embracing a wildly different normal can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with oneself and others.

00:00
Introduction and Connection

03:40
The Journey of World Schooling

09:47
Trusting Your Intuition

12:34
The Power of Motherhood

23:37
Lessons Learned from World Schooling

27:25
Choosing Destinations and Embracing the Unknown

31:32
The Challenges of World Schooling

40:25
Untethered: A Documentary and Book

48:29
The Power of Gratitude

55:25
Embracing a W

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