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True LoveEpisode 73: Valentine's Eve and a Magical MakeoverGet full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-1417 min
True LoveEpisode 72: Minotaurs, Coffee Makers and Falling in Love with DoctorsGet full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-1209 min
True LoveEpisode 71: Happy hump day?Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-1112 min
True LoveEpisode 70: Beau Monde Matchmaking in NYCIn this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome, Alina Fattakhova - Founder and Chief Matchmaker at Beau Monde Matchmaking in NYC @beaumondematchmaking . I love Alina’s event-focused approach. You can find her at https://nyc-matchmaker.com/ or on Instagram @msnycginger Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-1041 min
True LoveEpisode 69: Just another Monday, 20 minutes of intentional swipingGet full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0912 min
True LoveEpisode 68: Manifesting through Art with Nera DeškovićPhotos taken by Nera Deskovic at the eventGrab your art supplies everyone! Today, Croatian artist and filmmaker Nera Dešković (a new friend I met at the mixer I organized) is guiding us through an art project to manifest a life partner. All you need is a canvas you can pick up at the dollar and dime store, acrylics, and another supplies you feel drawn to. Please send us pictures of your art and share your experience in the comments so we can support and hold the space for you. You can find Nera on Instagram @ne...
2026-02-083h 07
True LoveEpisode 67: Letting Go and Letting InAt 49, Sara chose to de-couple the idea of having children and meeting a partner. She's currently in a loving, live-in relationship with the father of her baby, as they take the time to get to know each other and develop their relationship while they raise their child together. Sara helped me understand the grieving and letting go process in a new way, and I'm so deeply grateful for this time we got to spend together. There's a special surprise guest in this episode, so make sure you watch it through to the end!True Love is a...
2026-02-0752 min
True LoveEpisode 66: The Neuroscience of ManifestationIn this episode, my dear friend and award-winning neuroscientist Dr. Siddharth Ramakrishnan help me manifest a life partner. Dr. Ramakrishnan is chair of the neuroscience department at Puget Sound, author of the Neuroscience of Tarot and currently writing a new book about the neuroscience of magic and manifestation. Check out Dr. Ramakrishnan’s book, new podcast and tarot deck at https://www.siddharthramakrishnan.com/ and https://www.brainmystic.com/True Love is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Ge...
2026-02-061h 14
True LoveEpisode 65 : Tonight's gonna be a good nightGet full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0620 min
True LoveEpisode 64: I've had it with these peopleEpisode 64: I've had it with these people Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0420 min
True LoveEpisode 63: My Takeaways from Conversations with 15 MatchmakersGet full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0312 min
True LoveEpisode 62: We're having a Valentine's Day Party...and You're Invited! ❤️Please join me on February 14th for a special speed dating event for digital nomads! I would love to meet you all in person. Here is the link to register: https://luma.com/gxb1z4uaPlease join us for a unique singles event this Valentine's Day! This event is geared towards digital nomads who want to travel the world with their one true love! If you're looking for partnership or marriage with someone with the flexibility to travel the world for you, this event is for you! Rather than your standard 3-5 minute discussions, we...
2026-02-0206 min
True LoveEpisode 61: 50-5 Tinder SwipingA profile revamp and swiping on Tinder while applying the 50-5 profile rule Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-0136 min
True LoveEpisode 60: A few good menCultivating a positive mindset to men by focusing on good men I know. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-3112 min
True LoveEpisode 59: A new manifestI write a new manifest based on what I've learned this week. Watch it on YouTube to see the dance. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-3003 min
True LoveEpisode 58: Nashville Matchmaking with Nadine Jimenez-LangagneWhat a thrill to welcome Nadine Jimenez-Langagne from @MatchmakingNashville matchmaker extroardinaire in Nashville! From corporate work in supply chains to Nashville's premier matchmaker, Nadine brings a wealth of insights around determining if you're truly reading for love, building community to find love and cultivating a positive mindset about men - the evidence you see will support your outlook!Find her at: https://www.matchmakingnashville.com/or on instagram: @matchmakingnashville Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/6ymMnVGet professional photos 10x your dating prof...
2026-01-2958 min
True LoveEpisode 57: How to be your own Matchmaker with Shana TibiToday, I’m pleased to welcome Shana Tibi, from Sarasota Florida, a seasoned matchmaker who specializes in helping Jewish singles find lasting love. Shana and I had an instant spark when I met her last week, and in this episode, she brings her signature warmth and charm to entertain all my oddball questions, and help me get more clarity on this question of who is the best kind of guy for me. Shana offers matchmaking and relationship coaching and strategy.Find Shana here:https://www.shanaconnects.com/ Get full access to True Lo...
2026-01-2843 min
True LoveEpisode 56: Maria the MatchmakerGuess what guys? We manifested Maria! It’s been a dream of mine to meet Maria Avgiditis Pyrgiotakisis for years and here she is! I’ve spent three days practicing how to pronounce her name and created a whole podcast so I could meet her: Maria is a 4th-generation matchmaker, founder of Agape Match (an award-winning NYC based matchmaking company), author of “Ask a Matchmaker,” the book we reviewed in our last episode… and host of the Ask a Matchmaker Podcast. In this episode, Maria and I go deep on what could be blocking me from love and begin to formula...
2026-01-2751 min
True LoveEpisode 55: "Ask a Matchmaker" by Maria Avgitidis Book ReviewAn in-depth review of Ask a Matchmaker. Get the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/4k1u7ot Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-2737 min
True LoveEpisode 54: Swiping my woes away ...with 20 minutes of intentional swiping a day. Let’s see if this works. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-2518 min
True LoveEpisode 53: Tri-state area matchmaker Rachel RussoRachel Russo, a princeton, NJ based matchmaker talks compatibility, finding love and how to work the apps with confidence. You can find her at rachelrusso.com for matchmaking and dating advice!Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/6ymMnVGet professional photos 10x your dating profile with AI-edited photos (Use the coupon TRUELOVE for 15% off): https://www.aragon.ai/ai-dating-photos?via=truelove Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-2455 min
True LoveEpisode 52: Matchmaking in the city of love with Parisian matchmaker Esther Valencic (Felicity)In this episode, we visit the city of love with Parisian matchmaker, Esther Valencic, matchmaker at Felicity a boutique company that helps singles find lasting love in Paris and Ile de France. This episode is in French with English subtitles. Inscrivez-vous: https://www.felicity-dating.fr/Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/6ymMnVGet professional photos 10x your dating profile with AI-edited photos (Use the coupon TRUELOVE for 15% off): https://www.aragon.ai/ai-dating-photos?via=truelove Get full access to True Love...
2026-01-231h 19
True LoveEpisode 51: Ukrainian Matchmaking with Inna Myruta (Ukrainemariage)Inna Myruta is Ukrainian matchmaker living in Toulouse who has a unique speciality - matching Ukrainian women with French men for marriage. Yes, I also thought it was a bit odd at first, but now I'm all in! Inna is an extraordinary woman, generous and deeply committed to building lasting love between great men and amazing women. Plus, 23andMe revealed I'm 55% Ukrainian, so Inna is going to help me out:) We also discuss the situation of Ukrainian women in France, ongoing war in Ukraine and how you can help. This episode is recorded in French with English subtitles. You...
2026-01-2254 min
True LoveEpisode 50: Asian Matchmaking with May BugenhagenToday, I talk love with May Bugenhagen, a matchmaker for over 17 years who specializes in Asian matchmaking. May is a brilliant and compassionate matchmaker offers some amazing tips including 15 minute a day intentional app work, focusing on one app at a time and how to identify an ideal match. She's a beautiful, careful listener, and I really felt heard and held in this conversations.You can work with May by visiting Two Asian Matchmakers: https://twoasianmatchmakers.com/Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside...
2026-01-211h 06
True LoveEpisode 49: Finding my Moon Man with Tatiana Persico (VEDA matchmaking)A heart-to-heart with Russian psychologist turned matchmaker living in Valencia. Tatiana traveled the world to find her love and now helps others do the same. Men can find Tatiana on LinkedIn for matchmaking and women can reach out on Instagram for support and dating coaching. Beautiful Tatiana is like a lovely heart on your Valentine's card radiating sweetness and light. I really got some unique insights from her and think you'll definitely enjoy this episode. Tatiana on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-persico-042726301/Tatiana on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/territorio_amor/Some other resourcesJoin the True Love...
2026-01-201h 13
True LoveEpisode 48: Sober Dating after 40 with recruiter-turned-matchmaker Jackie HarmonTune in to this lovely, affirming chat with Jackie Harmon (recruiter-turned-matchmaker). Jackie specializes in helping women 45+ discover love beyond apps & awkward Dates, build confidence, community, and connection. She offers transformative programs, group coaching and live events. Find her here at Ignite Life and Love https://ignitelifeandlove.com/Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/6ymMnVGet professional photos 10x your dating profile with AI-edited photos (Use the coupon TRUELOVE for 15% off): https://www.aragon.ai/ai-dating-photos?via=truelove ...
2026-01-201h 03
True LoveEpisode 47: A heart-to-heart with Alexandra Freeman (Luxury and VIP Matchmaker at Introductions Inc)Alexandra Freeman is the Founder and Head Matchmaker at Introductions Inc, a Luxury and High End Matchmaking offering matchmaking and dating coaching. I absolutely loved my conversation with Alexandra. She’s full of sharp insights into compatibility, what makes an ideal partner, and practical tips for navigating the dating landscape. You can find her, hire her for matchmaking or dating coaching, or join the free database here: https://introductionsinc.comSome more resources. Join the True Love Singles Community on Substack: https://trueloveshow.substack.com/Start your own Podcast with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/6ymMnVGet professional photos 10x your da...
2026-01-181h 10
True LoveEpisode 46: Finding love, getting married and having children in your 40's with Barbara AcunaBarbara is an inspiring example of a successful woman who found love in her 40’s, got married to a wonderful woman and is pregnant with her first child! Like me, she’s a digital nomad, and I was so excited to connect with her and make a new friend through this podcast. She’s currently a doctor and hatching her new dream of building a holistic medicine practice in Spain. Find her on instagram @acuna28003Note to men: You’ve only earned the right to post bathroom selfies on social media when you’re a pregnant i...
2026-01-171h 12
True LoveEpisode 45: Love Tarot Reading with Neuroscientist Siddharth RamakrishnanMy dear friend of 15+ years, neuroscientist, artist and author of "The Neuroscience of Tarot" kindly comes on the show to do my reading and help me gain clarity around this question of finding a life partner and building a family. This is one of my favorite episodes so far and I'm excited for you to tune in. Siddharth is the Chair of Neuroscience and Professor of Biology at the University of Puget Sound and a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER awardLearn more and get Siddharth's book and custom-made Tarot deck here:https...
2026-01-1638 min
True LoveEpisode 44: Matchmaking with MelissaA big welcome to our first guest from the Midwest! (Where all the men are tall, women are good-looking and children are above average...if you get that reference, you are age appropriate:) Melissa Eadeh is a professional matchmaker and founder of Matchmaking With Melissa. Based in Cleveland, she organizes matches all over the United States and the world. We dive into national dating searches, where to find emotionally intelligent men, sexual preferences in dating. You can learn more about what Melissa offers on her website at https://matchmakingwithmelissa.com/ She's also on instagram and soon to...
2026-01-151h 09
True LoveEpisode 43: Defining your ideal partner with Hunt EthridgeAward-winning NYC-based matchmaker, relationship coach Hunt Ethridge does a deep dive with me on how to get clear on the ideal partner and where to find him. We touch on dating apps, meeting in the wild, dating in different countries, and even navigating early sex in dating! Hunt really illustrates the value of women working with a male coach in order to understand better how men think and where to find the ideal man for you. You can find Hunt on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@huntster44 or Instagram @questforadvice. He’s also on LinkedIN https://ww...
2026-01-141h 04
True LoveEpisode 42: Making Modern Gentlemen with Brandon DawkinsIt's our first male guest! Brandon Dawkins is a gem of a man, and the founder of Modern Gentlemen Project which coaches men to be better daters - and better men! I think of Brandon a little bit as upgrading men for women everywhere. @moderngentlemanproject If you're interested in working with Brandon as a man, or possibly joining his forthcoming matchmaking cohort as a woman, you can find him at the Modern Gentlemen Project website or on instagram! https://moderngentlemanproject.com/https://www.instagram.com/moderngentlemanprojectWe also touched a little bit on climate chan...
2026-01-131h 22
True LoveEpisode 41: Sparkle or BustTrying and failing..or not? Plus some red lipstick, light nudity and limited-time sponsorship opportunities. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-1212 min
True LoveEpisode 40: A Love Letter to My BestiesIn my interview with Talia Goldstein, founder of @ThreeDayRule she suggested an exercise on how to identify your ideal life partner by thinking about the qualities of friends who make you feel like the best version of yourself. I go through the exercise in this video, and I encourage you to do your own along with me! Thanks for the great tips, Talia! Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-1128 min
True LoveEpisode 39: Matchmaker Talia Goldstein from Three Day RuleI have such a special guest for you, today! Professional Matchmaker Talia Goldstein is the founder of The Three Day Rule, a world renowned bespoke matchmaking service. Talia has convinced me hands-down that matchmaking is the way to go for finding your soul mate, and the Three Day Rule is the place to start for women.Anyone can join their database for free, so get on that today! (Just scroll down to the bottom of this page to get started)https://www.threedayrule.com/what_we_offerThey also offer curated matchmaking, coaching...
2026-01-1053 min
True LoveEpisode 38: Dating Coach Melissa Hannon from Overpour and OvershareI had a fabulous conversation with dating coach and wellness expert Mel Hannon from @Overpourandovershare, who is living her best life in Bali and recently launched Overpour and Overshare. She brings a unique insight into the male perspective, having coached many men at the Attractive Man.You can find her at:https://www.melissahannon.com/and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltle_miss_melis/ and Substack: Overpour & Overshare by Mel Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-091h 00
True LoveEpisode 37: Simply Showing UpWhen you don’t know where to start, when everything is breaking down, sometimes the best thing is to simply show up. Here’s me showing up for you and you being here giving me a reason to show up for me. Plus some updates on my dating life. Good vibes kindly requested! ❤️ Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0818 min
True LoveSonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? By William ShakespeareSonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? By William Shakespeare Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0701 min
True LoveEpisode 36: Getting ugly with chocolate cakeNote to self: don't jump into heavy male-dominated exercise just to meet men without proper vetting and preparation.Recommended Resources: For incredible, holistic fitness training: https://www.fitandfkd.com/ @FITANDFKD For "free therapy" (or the price of chocolate cake: https://ambasadorsplit.com/en @hotelambasadorsplit NOT recommended resources / Do NOT go to this gym:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057515708080# Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0713 min
True LoveEpisode 35: Scaling Back, Video Calls and Vetting for CharacterI woke up wanting to give up on dating today ("maybe there just aren't enough good men"), and then this happened...I took @MinaYang-true 's advice from Episode 33, and so far so good!1) Scaling back2) Video call3) Vetting for characterI I cut out my date's voice for privacy, but saved it so I can share it when we get married:) Also, why is a guy who is good at scheduling so damn sexy? A few thoughts: I might have thought this guy was too good to be true if we hadn't...
2026-01-0612 min
True LoveEpisode 34: Love PoemsRumi, Shakespeare, Gibran, Lorca and some other favorites to get into a love vibe. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0514 min
True LoveEpisode 33: True connections with Mina Yang (hypnotherapist and relationship coach)Join the True Connection Circle: https://www.minayang.com/program-details. Get a free month when you register before January 6. In this conversation with Mina Yang (relationship coach and hypnotherapist), we explore the unique challenges of dating as a highly successful women, the extraordinary power of hypnotherapy, the value of marriage and what to look for in a partner (spoiler alert: it’s an exceptional character). I absolutely loved this conversation with Mina, actually came away with a ton of new insights (which is rare!) and am so excited to share it with you! You can get Mina’s book (Boss...
2026-01-041h 04
True LoveEpisode 32: Forgiving My FatherIf I can forgive my father, maybe I can fall in love with me. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0328 min
True LoveEpisode 31: Be Selective in DatingTo anyone whose been told, "you're too picky," I say, "be even more selective."Resources:Mina Yanghttps://www.minayang.com/Level Connectionshttps://app.levelconnections.com/ Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0240 min
True LoveEpisode 30: The Romantic HeroineWhat is this quest all about anyway? Meandering through my childhood, cultural mythology, personal psychology, the nature of love and spirituality try to understand why I want this anyway…what’s it all about? + Happy New Year everyone! Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2026-01-0140 min
True LoveEpisode 29: New Year's Eve With My BestiesEnjoying every moment in my life and getting advice from my besties. Happy New Year's Eve Everyone! Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-3108 min
True LoveEpisode 28: Responding to Negative Comments About the ShowIf you enjoy the show and you're learning, feel free to join our community to continue the conversation! I'd love to interact with you here. Join the community: truelove[dot]substack[dot]com Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-3005 min
True LoveEpisode 27: More Tinder Swiping (Since you seem to like that...)My Tinder Saga continues. No dates yet. Today, I try to honor the humanity of the people behind these tinder profiles...with varying success. It takes a lot of focus. Collected Poems of Wendell Berry with “For an Absence”https://amzn.to/4pbxFoXThis is an affiliate link so I may earn a few bucks if you buy this poetry book:) Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-2941 min
True LoveEpisode 26: The Tinder Swiping Saga ContinuesWow. Online dating really does bring out the worst in people, especially me!My two tinder dates fell through, mostly due to my own flakiness and dating hangups, so I kept swiping and tried to find a match, but it doesn’t feel like I’m getting much closer.In the meanwhile, I’m trying some new channels and also zoom in on where my ideal partner might hang out…and/or what channels he’d use to find ME!Here are the chatGPT prompts and answers I reference in this video. LOL.PROMP...
2025-12-2939 min
True LoveEpisode 25: Swiping on TinderHey guys, I wanted to show you more of the actual swiping but it just ended up being way too complex trying to put stickers over all the images and I didn’t feel comfortable sharing people’s profiles, so it’s just me staring into the tinder abyss. Sorry about that!If you want a weird, inside look at what swiping on apps and getting date looks like in practice, this is the video for you!If you’re like me, you might find swiping extremely onerous. It’s hard, if not impossible to feel any s...
2025-12-271h 05
True LoveEpisode 24: Revving myself back up...again.What am I some kind of wind-up doll? Psyching myself back up again and quickly (so I don't lose time) sometimes feels like the hardest part of dating. Here we go again…Mamma Mia! Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-2605 min
True LoveEpisode 23: Dating and AlcoholAlcohol is a hugely important topic in dating that not a lot of people talk about. Many people use alcohol to ease anxiety in dating. And alcohol has a deep impact on romantic and family relationships. The man I thought I was going to marry 4 years ago was an alcoholic and it ruined our relationship, so this triggers me deeply. My second date with the guy I just met turned out to be a disappointment as my date consumed more and more alcohol, started trying to find cocaine and ultimately chose to party with his friends instead of sticking...
2025-12-2519 min
True LoveEpisode 22: Prepping for Date 2Getting ready for a second date and reflecting on pre-date anxiety. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-2405 min
True LoveEpisode 21: Resistance(Dance available for viewing on YouTube)Sometimes when we choose to follow the red thread of desire, in the pursuit of personal evolution, healing or even finding the treasure we so dearly seek, resistance comes up: it can take the form of boredom, denial, and today, for me, a deep depression I hadn’t experienced in a while. These moments, I know, call for accountability, if we’re to continue to follow the call in our heart - and my accountability this time, comes through my commitment to this podcast, and what I hope to share with all...
2025-12-2316 min
True LoveEpisode 20: Date 1And so it begins...navigating early dating and experimenting with mutuality. p.s. instead of texting, I facetimed him and it went great. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-2205 min
True LoveEpisode 19: This is working! ❤️Some exciting news! My true love strategy seems to be working and I’ve been meeting some great men! A newly single business colleague drifted into my life I had a coffee date with a male friend, I’ve been matching with some guys on Tinder and I met a guy at a Christmas party!Here are the playlists I’ve put together so you can do what I’ve been doing and join me on the ride if you’re looking for love too!True Love Show PlaylistsGetting Clear on the Ideal Life...
2025-12-2114 min
True LoveEpisode 18: Becoming the ideal life partnerYesterday, we talked about getting super specific on what I'm looking for in a life partner. Today's episode is all about reflecting on how to embody those qualities myself and getting in touch with what life will be life as a married woman. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-2021 min
True LoveEpisode 17: Getting Clear on the Ideal Life PartnerIn today’s episode, I get clear on what I want in a life partner, share why I’m doing this, a quick update on some interesting developments on my life, share 20 questions chatGPT came up with from popular frameworks on getting clear on the ideal life partner and last but not least…I share what I wrote about the ideal life partner I want! Here you go universe!!!The 20 questions* What do you want your marriage to feel like most days (in one sentence)?* Describe your ideal ordinary week together (work, weekends, home v...
2025-12-1949 min
True LoveEpisode 16: UnravelingEverything, everywhere all at once, falling to pieces, will particles rise up as ashes make space for pure light ?Music Credits:"Vulcan Street" – Riverside Music Library"Borough" – Riverside Music Library"Eggs and Powder" – Riverside Music Library Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-1812 min
True LoveEpisode 15: My 4-Part 16-Step Dating StrategyHere’s the top 16 steps I’ve made to find my life partner. Maybe I’ll find him before I get through all 16!Part 1: First things firstGet super clear on Create my ideal partner listGet clear on Who am i as a wife and start acting like it :Start to Finish: How I Manifested My Husband in 3 weeks!Make a list of amazing husbands from facebook/ linkedin (Make a list of men in my social network who have the qualities i want)Listen to dating books on my daily walks Part 2: Ongoing / daily lifeDress up nicely...
2025-12-1824 min
True LoveEpisode 14: Carving out a dating strategyTime to stop talking about dating and actually start dating. Let’s walk through the strategy. A recounting of my somewhat ridiculous attempt to use chatGPT Pro to analyze top dating sites and give me 20 concrete action items. Waste of time or useful insights? You decide. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-1740 min
True LoveEpisode 13: Second Hand Fashion ShowMusic credit: One Time - Jeremy BlackToday, I decided to inspire myself to get back into the dating game by refreshing my wardrobe at the Second-Hand Store (yes, called the Second-Hand Store). I recently learned that new items go out Monday so I decided to check out the action for myself. Sometimes trying to do the normal, right thing as a person trying to get through life just feels hard. We would all jump to save a child who we saw being abused. We’d never pour chemicals into our neighbor’s well. But when things are happening millions of m...
2025-12-1603 min
True LoveEpisode 12: I'm back! And I'm brave...A year and a half ago, I paused the True Love Podcast. An episode I posted got some really harsh comments and I didn’t feel ready to expose such a vulnerable part of myself and receive that kind of feedback. But, I do still want to find love and I want to help other women like me find it too, so I’ve decided to renew this podcast again and promising you a day of content every day. When I returned to the podcast comments after I decided to start recording again, I saw some amazing and beautiful word...
2025-12-1523 min
True LoveEpisode 11: Is it all just fear?Hi all, maybe I’ll look back at this time as my all-time low, most dejected moment in dating and laugh at how far I’ve come and it was all just luck. Or maybe, this is the time I’ll have the insight that will help me grow. In any event, I watched this interview with Stacy Katz and Bela Gandhi and thinking it may all be about fear. But can it be surmounted? Hard to tell. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-1107 min
True LoveEpisode 10: First Bumble DateAfter my discouraging/discouraged message, I’m ready to share my update from my first date since renewing my bumble efforts. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-1008 min
True LoveEpisode 9: This is going terribly, but at least it's going.I wanted to hold myself accountable with an honest update on how my renewed dating efforts are going. And the answer is bad. The dating apps are so boring and exhausting. It’s hard to see myself to be so judgmental and fearful, and know I’m blocking my own way. I feel like I don’t know what I’m looking for or even if what I’m seeking is worth the search. But at this point, the only way that feels valid to me is to keep following that red thread of desire to its fruition. Thanks for tuning...
2025-12-0929 min
True LoveEpisode 8: Fall in love with everyone you meet (with Wendy Kraly)In this episode, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Wendy Kraly, a therapist who met her wonderful husband and had her child at 41. Wendy beautifully articulates the challenge so many women face in their thirties of deciding if they most want to go for the partner, go for their baby, or simply go with the flow. When Wendy let go, started enjoying herself, and took a break from looking for “the one,” she found clarity. One day, she got sick, and it hit her: she didn’t have anyone to bring her soup. She renewed her qu...
2025-12-081h 07
True LoveEpisode 7: Winning the online dating algorithm (with my cousin Barbara in Dallas)In my second interview, I talk to my cousin Barbara who just had her second child at age 42! She discusses dating in NYC, moving to Dallas and really zoning in what was important to her in a marriage, including some elements that surprised her, like the politics of her partner. While Barbara acknowledges how rough online dating can be, she also is a shining example of how online dating can yield amazing outcomes. It’s truly inspiring to see how much she loves her family, loves being married and loves being a mom. But it was through finding her ow...
2025-12-071h 06
True LoveEpisode 6: My First Comment!Oh my gosh! I’m so excited. I got my first comment on the podcast! And to my surprise, it’s from a single guy in Las Vegas. In this episode, I share the conversation, respond more to Jason and explore questions like setting expectations, male fertility, and changing ourselves to open the door to meeting that perfect love. Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-0615 min
True LoveEpisode 5: Off Tinder Back on BumbleAn update on dating apps: I’ve decided to leave Tinder for a while and try out Bumble again, being super selective about swiping with men who want marriage, children and seem like they’d be good fathers and husbands. In this episode, I explain my reasoning for the change and give an update on what’s happened so far! Resources Mentioned:BumbleTinderHingeDate-onomics by Jon Birger Get full access to True Love at trueloveshow.substack.com/subscribe
2025-12-0510 min
True LoveEpisode 4: Take a ChanceI’m so very excited to share my first recorded interview with my inspiring Cousin Debbi who married Mike and had her daughters at ages 36 and 39. Debbi is a strong, independent entrepreneur who found her own happiness before she met her husband and was fully prepared to have kids on her own if things went that way, but she met wonderful Mike, who knew she was the one and gave her all the time she needed to come around. Her older daughter just got married and her younger one is getting married this year! Cousin Debbi encourages us all to...
2025-12-0440 min
True LoveEpisode 3: Have the Baby Now!This episode is a recap of my first interview with a woman from Brooklyn who found love later in life and got pregnant with her beautiful baby boy at the age of 43 with her long-time on and off boyfriend who claimed he didn’t want a kid. She gives lots of great tips on manifesting kids, thinking realistically about the partner/baby order of events at age 43 and alternative paths to motherhood. This one is a bit raunchy, so prepare. yourself! Her main advice to me : Have the baby now !I really wanted to record this conversation, but the wo...
2025-12-0311 min
True LoveEpisode 2: The Red Thread of DesireIn this episode, I dive into my choice to renew my quest for true love, regardless of the logic my heart’s calling, or what outcome it may bring. I also talk about self-love, and how I’ve cultivated love for myself over the years and continue to do so today. Some resources mentioned:Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/A Free Meditation for Self-Love:Gospel of Thomas, Saying 70:“Jesus said: If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you. If you do not have that within you, what you do not...
2025-12-0227 min
True LoveTrue Love: Episode 1This podcast is for women, like me, who long to find a wonderful husband, and create a family with a man you love, but feel frustrated in your efforts. Today, at age 43, I've decided to renew my efforts to find my life partner and have a family. I'm creating this podcast in the hopes that you'll help hold me accountable and benefit from following, and maybe even joining me as I prioritize my search for true love. The title is inspired by one of my spiritual teachers, Adyashanti, who created a CD series that deeply influenced me: True Love...
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Teach Your KidsHow My Mom Raised a Lifelong Learner With Janet SnoyerSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJanet Snoyer: LinkedInJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids Blog PostsSo, what's the big deal about "Mastery Learning"? Books, Articles, and Publications Speed limits - Paulo Carvalho, Character Lab. (2023)Related ResourcesKhan AcademyBeast Academy Time Codes00:00:00 — Manisha introduces Janet Snoyer, discussing her background in Montessori education and her influence on Manisha's views on educ...
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2024-01-2416 minTeach Your KidsWhat is Homeschooling? - Intro to Homeschooling in 2024 with Manisha SnoyerSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and advice Teach Your Kids Blog PostsNot school or homeschooling, but modular learningThe Ultimate Modular Learning ChecklistWhat's a typical homeschool day look like?How to afford homeschoolingThe Complete Guide to Secular Homeschool CurriculumRelated ResourcesTeach Your Kids Curriculum Planner Time-Codes00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the episode and delves into the concept of homeschooling, sett...
2024-01-0334 minTeach Your KidsChristopher Danielson: What Math Do Kids Need?SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookChristopher Danielson: Website | X | Bluesky: @triangleman.bsky.socialJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids PodcastsHow to Help Your Child with Math if You’re Not a Math Person: Manisha SnoyerTeach Your Kids Blog PostsThe Best PreK-12th Grade Math Curriculum of 2023Books, Articles, Publications, and VideosCommon Core Math For Parents For Dummies with Videos On...
2023-12-2753 minTeach Your KidsMeredith Olson of VELA | Funding Out-of-System EducationSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn, X | Instagram | FacebookMeredith Olson: VELA Education Fund | LinkedIn | XJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceDonate to the VELA Education FundTeach Your Kids PodcastsHomeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 1Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 2Microschooling with Iman Alleyne...
2023-12-2051 minTeach Your KidsHomeschooling Community Q&A with Manisha SnoyerSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceFill out the Teach Your Kids surveyTeach Your Kids Curriculum Planner Teach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesHomeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 1Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 2Raising I...
2023-12-151h 08Teach Your KidsSamantha Snowden from Headspace: Meditating with KidsSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookSamantha Snowden: LinkedIn | Website | InstagramJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesClimate Education and Hope is a Verb with Elizabeth BagleyRaising Indistractable Kids: Nir Eyal's Unconventional Approach to HomeschoolingBooks, Articles, and PublicationsIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir EyalRelated ResourcesHeadspaceGoodnight, World! PodcastsCosmic Kids Yoga - YouTubeBrain Quest Cl...
2023-12-131h 11Teach Your KidsAlycia Wright (Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op): Building Homeschool Co-ops and Cultivating CommunitySELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookAlycia Wright: Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative | LinkedInJoin our premium community for expert support and advice on homeschoolingDonate to Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative Teach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesThe Homeschool Haven: Why Parents Are Choosing Brooklyn Apple AcademyTeach Your Kids Blog PostsMastery Hours: Core Subjects for Your Power HoursCurriculumThe Asian American Education ProjectAsian American History C...
2023-11-241h 06Teach Your KidsHow to Help Your Child with Math if You’re Not a Math Person: Manisha SnoyerSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and advice InterviewsTeach Your Kids: Game-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan MahimkerTeach Your Kids: Navigating Math with Curiosity: Jason Batterson & Jasmine Eyal on Beast AcademyModulo's Interview with Rachel Tidd (Founder of Wild Learning) Books, Articles, and PublicationsMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhDGrit: The Power of Passion and Persev...
2023-11-1742 minTeach Your KidsManisha Snoyer's Expert Tips for Tailoring Your Child’s Education: Navigating the Curriculum MazeSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids Curriculum Planner General Curriculum ResourcesTeach Your Kids Curriculum PlannerThe Complete Guide to Secular Homeschool Curriculum50 Educational Apps Your Kids Will LoveMastery Hours: Core Subjects for Your Power HoursHow to afford homeschooling What's a typical homeschool day look like?Giving kids the time and space they need to teach themselves
2023-11-0341 minTeach Your KidsBrett Kopf on Education Innovation: A Blueprint for Modern LearningSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | FacebookManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookBrett Kopf: Omella | Remind | LinkedIn | X | EmailJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceOmella | Collect money, forms, and digital signatures. For free.Teach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesRaising Indistractable Kids: Nir Eyal's Unconventional Approach to HomeschoolingArticlesCottageClass: A Microschool Hub That Connects Families With Small-Scale Teachers — & Takes Care of the Business Side – The 74BooksIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and...
2023-10-1854 minTeach Your KidsDr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & ConnectionSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | FacebookManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookNeufeld Institute: Website | Facebook | YouTubeJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesHomeschooling a Quantum Innovator: Meet 15-Year-Old JasmineTeach Your Kids Blog PostsBut what about "Socialization"?BooksHold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - Gordon Neufeld Posts Parenting in Stressful Time Part I: How to be Your Ch...
2023-10-1151 minTeach Your KidsRaising Gifted Learners With Megan Cannella: Insights From a Gifted Learning Specialist About Identifying and Supporting Gifted KidsSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEMegan Cannella: LinkedInTeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | FacebookManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceDavidson Institute | Email: mailto:outreach@davidsongifted.orgYoung Scholars ProgramExecutive Functioning and Gifted Children - Davidson InstituteUnderstanding, Diagnosing, and Coping with Slow Processing Speed - Davidson InstituteOnline Math Program Comparison - Davidson InstituteNational Association for Gifted ChildrenSparking Independent Learning with Strewing | Modulo
2023-09-271h 12Teach Your KidsNavigating Education's Hot Topics: From Screen Time to Climate AnxietySELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEAnya Kamenetz: Website | Newsletter | X | Instagram | Substack | LinkedInTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceAnya Kamenetz Books:The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go NowThe Art of Screen Time: Digital Parenting Without FearGeneration Debt: How Our Future Was Sold Out for Student Loans, Bad Jobs, No Benefits, and Tax Cuts for Rich Geezers--And How to Fight BackThe Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Do...
2023-09-2237 minTeach Your KidsThe Homeschool Haven: Why Parents Are Choosing Brooklyn Apple AcademySELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODENoah Apple Mayers: LinkedIn | Facebook | FlickrTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceBrooklyn Apple Academy: Website | Instagram | EmailCottageClass: A Microschool Hub That Connects Families With Small-Scale Teachers — & Takes Care of the Business Side – The 74NYC Women in Tech Who Are Reimagining Our World – AlleyWatchDeschooling Society - Ivan Illich Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships - Marshall B. Rosenberg PhDBrightworksThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive...
2023-09-2053 minTeach Your KidsHomeschooling a Quantum Innovator: Meet 15-Year-Old JasmineSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEJasmine Eyal: LinkedIn | WebsiteTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and advicePlease click LIKE on Jasmine’s Quantum Navigation video! (voting ends 9/20)Facebook | YouTubeBreakthrough Junior ChallengeWyzant - Professional tutorsOutschool - Academic resourcesThinkwell - Online video coursesGoogle Colaboratory - ResearchPython - (programming language)P5.js - JavaScript library for creative codingScratch | ScratchJr - CodingBeast AcademyManisha's Interview with Richard Rusczyk (Co-founder of Beast Academy and AoPS)Art of Problem Solving Time Code...
2023-09-1554 minTeach Your KidsThe Future of Educational Choice: Kerry McDonald Unpacks it AllSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEKerry McDonald: Website | X | Instagram | FacebookTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | InstagramJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceLiberatEDPodcastYouTubePodcast Episodes:LiberatED: Launching Investor-Backed Education Startups: Manisha Snoyer on starting and scaling a businessTeach Your Kids: Microschooling with Iman Alleyne & Shiren Rattigan on Apple PodcastsHow to Afford Homeschooling | ModuloMicrogrants - VELA Education FundEducation Entrepreneurship & Innovation Across the USUnschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom - Kerry McDonaldA is for Abundance: The ABCs of Capitalism - Kerry McDonaldThe Righteous Mind...
2023-09-1355 minTeach Your KidsThe Rise of Black Homeschooling: A Conversation with Education Expert Dr. Cheryl Fields-SmithSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODECheryl Fields-Smith: Website | LinkedIn | EmailTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | InstagramJoin our premium community with expert support and advice Cheryl Fields-Smith’s Books:Exploring Single Black Mothers' Resistance Through HomeschoolingHomeschooling Black Children in the U.S.: Theory, Practice, and Popular CultureBank Street College of EducationBlack Family Homeschool Educators and ScholarsPodcasts:Contemporary Perspectives on Black HomeschoolingThe Kick Back Ep. 3: Dr. Cheryl Fields-Smith Kickin' It With The HomieRTE Episode 7: What’s Homeschooling Gotta do with Black Folks? featuring Dr. Cheryl Fields-SmithPoem: A World Witho...
2023-09-081h 05Teach Your KidsBack to Homeschool: With the Founder of Secular Eclectic Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers - Blair LeeSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEBlair Lee: X | Email | Facebook | BlogTeach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | SubstackManisha: LinkedIn | X | InstagramJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceSEA HomeschoolersSEA Homeschoolers FacebookImposter Syndrome & Homeschooling – Blair Lee, M.S. Homeschooling 101 with Blair Lee, M.S.REAL Science Odyssey • Pandia PressThe Science of Climate ChangeThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change - Stephen R. CoveyKing: A Life - Jonathan EigMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhD Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela...
2023-09-061h 04Teach Your KidsUnlocking Homeschool Success: Julie Bogart on Teaching Writing at HomeJulie Bogart (@BraveWriter) is a celebrated author, curriculum creator, and dedicated homeschooling mother of five. With a passion for fostering creativity and compassion in children, she founded Brave Writer, an innovative program that has transformed the approach to teaching writing in the homeschooling community. Beyond academics, Julie emphasizes the importance of creating nurturing environments for learning and empowering parents to become effective writing coaches. Her book "Raising Critical Thinkers" showcases her commitment to enhancing critical thinking skills and self-awareness. Her years of professional experience and unique perspective on education make Julie a sought-after authority in the home education space.
2023-09-011h 06Teach Your KidsGame-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan MahimkerRohan Mahimker (@RohanMahimker) is the co-CEO and founder of Prodigy Education, an innovative platform that has transformed the way children learn mathematics. A graduate in Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Rohan's vision is to make learning math as engaging as playing a video game. Under his leadership, Prodigy has aligned itself with state and provincial curricula, reaching millions of students worldwide. His commitment to free access to educational content emphasizes equality and accessibility. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEConnect with Rohan Mahimker: Website | X | LinkedInConnect with Teach Your Kids: Website | X | I...
2023-08-3055 minTeach Your KidsA Whole Child Approach With Bank Street Professor Deb Vilas: Transforming Child Life CareSELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEConnect with Deb Vilas:Website | LinkedIn | Email Differential impact of preschool models on development and early learning of inner-city children: A three-cohort study. - Marcon, Rebecca A.Pedagogy of PlayLet Kids Play - The New York TimesKeyboarding Without TearsThe Dougy CenterHow To Talk So Kids Can Learn - Adele Faber, Elaine MazlishDeath Is Stupid (Ordinary Terrible Things) - Anastasia HigginbothamBank Street College of EducationDeborah B. Vilas - Bank Street College of EducationThe Developmental Interaction Approach"Communicating with Children" Workshop with Deb Vilas and Manisha SnoyerJoin our premium community with expert support and...
2023-08-2555 minTeach Your KidsBut What About Socialization? Manisha Snoyer Debunks Homeschooling MythsManisha Snoyer explores the intricate subject of socialization, with a particular emphasis on homeschooling, by addressing misconceptions, sharing personal experiences, and offering practical guidance. She refutes the stereotype that homeschoolers are antisocial, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy within these communities. From discussing her own loneliness as a business owner to detailing the multifaceted approach to socialization, Snoyer offers insights into building friendships in both homeschooling and traditional environments. Emphasizing the role of parents, community, and inclusivity, she showcases various strategies to foster connections. Whether it's joining online groups, engaging in after-school activities, or even considering relocation, Manisha's ideas encourage...
2023-08-2350 minTeach Your KidsMicroschooling with Iman Alleyne & Shiren RattiganManisha Snoyer sits down with Iman Alleyne from Kind Academy and Shiren Rattigan from Colossal Academy, trailblazers in the microschool movement in South Florida. They share personal journeys, emphasizing the importance of student autonomy, character education, personalized learning, and unique methodologies like Montessori 2.0. Thought-provoking discussions on topics such as the empowerment of students, criticism of traditional schooling systems, and the utilization of hands-on entrepreneurial projects reveal new insights into modern education. They also address sensitive subjects like bullying, acceptance, inclusivity, and the significance of specialized education during adolescence. The episode concludes with both guests sharing valuable resources and expressing...
2023-08-151h 10Teach Your KidsRaising Indistractable Kids: Nir Eyal's Unconventional Approach to HomeschoolingNir Eyal, author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable," joins Manisha Snoyer to discuss his family's homeschooling journey, the philosophy of child-led learning, the role of technology in education, and how to raise indistractable kids. Throughout the conversation, Eyal highlights his daughter's experiences with self-directed education, the importance of personalization in learning, and the benefits of a flexible homeschooling schedule. He also shares insights into managing screen time, distinguishing between good and bad digital experiences, and fostering a love for learning. This episode offers a profound exploration of the current educational landscape, providing valuable perspectives for parents, educators, and anyone interested...
2023-08-151h 01Teach Your KidsRevolutionize Your Child's Education with Manisha Snoyer: An Intro to Modular LearningManisha Snoyer unravels the untapped potential of homeschooling and mastery learning, laying a roadmap for parents eager to take control of their children's education. Drawing from personal experience and a passion for transformative education, Snoyer criticizes the traditional, rigid educational system, advocating for a more flexible, child-centric approach. She discusses the importance of parental involvement, self-directed learning, and the increasing accessibility of homeschooling tools and communities. Snoyer emphasizes that homeschooling isn't only for the affluent but a feasible option for all, showcasing its positive impact on family well-being and a child's development. Her insights into educational communities, practical life...
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