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The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 275 - Patrick Keeney, Building Programs for the Underserved Patrick Keeney has spent over 3 decades designing and delivering high quality, equitable educational experiences. Pat’s time as a physics teacher, coach, NASA consultant, learning designer, product manager, and now strategist has given him the chance to see education from many perspectives. For the last 10 years, Pat’s focus has been career and workforce education, and he was largely responsible for the design and implementation of the largest, national, online career academy network for high school students. Pat is a champion for pragmatic solutions through which career programs can be wildly effective, and people can have seamless opportunities to pursue and...2021-09-071h 07
David GornoskiThe Crowd Roots for Barabbas, Homeschooling Resources with Rebecca Bohman - A Neighbor's ChoiceIn light of the recent news of protests at the Capitol, David Gornoski touches on the anthropological insight of Jesus' passion narrative and how mob violence fails to solve problems in a Christ-affected world. Plus, David is joined by Rebecca Bohman, creator of the Luminous Mind podcast, and the two discuss the radical change in educational choices that are being made by more and more American families in this post-COVID environment. What are some of the best resources for homeschooling parents? What lies in store for education in a Democrat-dominated America? Listen to the full episode to find out...2021-01-0747 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 274 - Regina Hall, Teaching Women to Exhale Towards HealingThis podcast is with author, speaker and pastor, Regina Hall on how she helps women overcome trauma from sexual assault. She talks about how to use the pain from these situations for personal growth and a better understanding of God. She talks about changing your mindset and how to make intentional decisions towards better life choices and improved mental health. Check out the Show Notes2020-12-021h 12The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 273 - Joel Holc, The Eggshell Effect - My Journey From FearThis podcast is with author, Joel Holc on his new book, The Eggshell Effect - My Journey From Fear. Joel recounts personal experiences as well as learning he received by asking one important question, "How did I get here?" He helps others unpack past experiences so they can stop living reactionary lives and make choices with more fulfilling intension. Check out our show notes Get Empowered Learning 101 - FREE homeschooling courses2020-11-2459 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 272 - Lucie Leblanc, Helping Us Become A Conscious CreatorThis podcast is with life coach, Lucie Leblanc where we talk about how to become a Magnetic Mind Superconscious Creator. A marvelous technique to rewire your brain in minutes. This REVOLUTIONARY Technique is the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. This is a powerful technic to become more and to achieve your goals. Check out our show notes2020-11-181h 10The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 271 - Tisha Hammond, The Small Business CheerleaderThis podcast is with best-selling author and highly-sought after speaker, Tisha Hammond. We chat about her experiences with starting her own business, making connections, and helping others find resources to be successful business entrepreneurs. Get more information from the show notes FREE Homeschooling course2020-10-271h 09The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 270 - Melinda Wheelwright Brown, Using the Story of Eve and Adam To Teach Life BalanceThis podcast is with Melinda Wheelwright Brown, author of the book, Eve and Adam: Discovering the Beautiful Balance, which helps debunk many of the stereotypes that have been perpetuated in our society for generations. These insights help us gain a new perspective of Eve's powerful and brave character as well as God's desire for our first parents to work in cohesive harmony. Go to the show note to learn more This episode is sponsored by Teton Hammock Company2020-10-201h 14The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 269 - Lissa Figgins, Help Others Be Firmly Planted in WellnessThis podcast is with Women's Wellness Coach, Lissa Figgins. We talk about steps for women to take to get healthy and live longer more meaningful lives. Lissa give us helpful tips on being more intensional with our goals to live better, more fulfilling lives. Check out our show notes Join our FREE weekly homeschooling webinars 2020-10-0754 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 268 - Quantrilla Ard, The PhD Mamma, Building Community With People of ColorThis is a thought provoking podcast with Quantrilla Ard, PhD who specializing in better maternal care for women of color and building communities to improve the lives of families of color. We had a frank discussion of how to build bridges and fighting racism. Check out the show notes 2020-09-291h 20The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 267 - Amber Lia, Healthy TransformationsOnce again, we invite Amber Lia back to talk about her own healthy transformation with her husband Guy. We talk about what they learned through this process of getting healthy, how it has affected their family and how coaching other helps to confirm their resolve to make this a permanent lifestyle. Check out the show notes Join the Empowered Learning - Family Learning Sessions2020-09-2958 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 266 - Jami Amerine, Empowering Us To Be Who We Were Created To BecomeIn this podcast, we speak with artist, author and speaker, Jami Amerine, mostly about her third book, Well Girl, An Inside-Out Journey To Wellness. It is a powerful conversation on better self-care through asking yourself an important question and considering new paradigms. Check out our show notes2020-09-161h 07The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 265 - Katie Reid, Made Like MarthaAre you a Martha who feels guilty for not being a Mary? People who are doers, often feel guilty that we aren't sitting to enjoy life more. However during our conversation with Katie Reid, we chat about how the world needs all types of people. We talk about how to be a more successful being a creative person and finishing projects. Katie M. Reid is a published author, of Made Like Martha, national speaker, and co-host of The Martha & Mary Show podcast. She has a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. Check out our show notes p...2020-09-0854 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 264 - Mark Kumar, Helping to Create Lifestyle EntrepreneursThis podcast is with Mark Kumar who is a lifestyle entrepreneur. He tells us about his journey through self-directed learning and how he has taught himself the skills of entrepreneurship with several different businesses. He gives us tips on learning how to teach your passion to create a business that services others and lights the fire of illuminated learning. Check out the show notes This episode is sponsored by Teton Hammocks - "Hang with the Best"2020-09-0149 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 263 - Mark Beaumont, Unschool Yourself FirstIn this episode, we chat with Mark Beaumont, who is a professional educator that is passionate about self directed learning. We talk about the need for parents to "unlearn" what they think education may look like to provide more student autonomy and a personalized learning experience for their children. Mark provides his own personal journey towards self-directed learning as a parent AND educator, as well as a plethora of resources to help parents begin their own unschooling experience. Check out our show notes2020-08-251h 19The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 262 - Amber Lia, Marriage TriggersThis podcast is with a past firestarter, Amber Lia. We talk about her new book, Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses, which she co-authored with her husband, Guy. We talk about some common problems that couples have within marriage and how we can change our mindsets to fix them. We also how to foster better communication in marriage. A former high school English teacher, Amber is a work-at-home mom of four little boys ranging from 3 to 13. She is the best-selling co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses an...2020-08-181h 02The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 261 - Cassidy Younghans, Building Collaborative Learning CommunitiesThis episode with educator, Cassidy Younghans, couldn't come at a better time! We discuss options for schooling for family and how to recreate a unique learning environment for each student. We also discuss options for teachers that give them more autonomy and joy within the profession. With COVID-19, this is a perfect time to be RETHINKING education! Cassidy Younghans is a certified educator who taught 7th grade English in a public school for 5 years before shifting her path towards Self-Directed Education. She interned at multiple alternative educational spaces, including North Star (with 23 years of history) and Houston...2020-08-151h 35The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 260 - Zoe Greenhouse, Self-Directed AdventurerIn this episode, we meet self-directed learner, Zoe Greenhouse, and learn how has came to self-directed education and how she manages her time and education. As a worldschooler, Zoe Greenhouse called everywhere from Guatemala to France home until sixth grade, when she decided she wanted to be normal. She spent the next five years at school, but in tenth grade finally realized traditional education wasn’t for her. Since then, she’s been planning adventures, doing self-directed projects, and encouraging others to think outside the box. Check out our show notes2020-08-1431 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 259 - Emily Gaudreau, Helping to De-Pornify the Youth Culture - Part 2This is part 2 of our conversation with Emily where we focus on teaching children about staying safe from sexual predators had what to do when our children encounter pornography. This podcast has sensitive information about sex education, pornography, and alternative sexual experiences. It is not recommended for children. We chat with Emily Gaudreau, host of How To Raise A Maverick podcast about helping to teach children safety skills to keep them from being a victim of sexual abuse. We also discuss online safety as well as parenting skills for better communication with kids on sensitive...2020-07-2855 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 259 - Emily Gaudreau, Helping to De-Pornify the Youth CultureThis podcast has sensitive information about sex education, pornography, and alternative sexual experiences. It is not recommended for children. We chat with Emily Gaudreau, host of How To Raise A Maverick podcast about helping to teach children safety skills to keep them from being a victim of sexual abuse. We also discuss online safety as well as parenting skills for better communication with kids on sensitive topics. Check Out Our Show Notes2020-07-211h 00The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 258 - Rob Huge, Questioning the Purpose for SchoolThis podcast is with founder, Rob Huge, of Greenfields Academy in Chicago, which is an Acton Academy school that focuses on creating students who are world-changers. The "Griffins" at Greenfields have the freedom and flexible to create their own educational path towards being more intentional in learning and life. Check out our show notes Podcast timestamps: Rob Huge’s personal story Travel and how that impacts our learning 12:57 - What is the purpose of school? 13:21 - School has become childcare 13:58 - Our job as parents, is...2020-07-141h 13The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 257 - Matt Beaudreau, Creating a Hero's Journey for Young PeopleThis podcast is with a former public school educator, Matt Beaudreau, the founder of Acton Academy Placer's multiple California locations. He talks about his journey towards moving through the traditional systems, that teaches us how "to play the game" well, to now the school he founded, which encouraging hundreds of young heroes to find their calling. He is a multiple-time TEDx speaker, as well as a keynote speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies around the world. Check out the Show Notes Page ABOUT Acton Academy Placer... Having worked in education for several ye...2020-07-071h 07The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 256 - William Stixrud, Ph.D and Ned Johnson, The Self-Driven ChildBoth the authors of The Self-Driven Child, William Stirred and Ned Johnson, join The Luminous Mind to give tips and tricks on how to raise children more inclined to self-driven and motivated. We discuss parenting techniques to use with our kids so parenting is easier during those school years as we strive to more into the "consultant" role with less push back and more love. Check out our show notes2020-07-011h 31The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 255 - James Lindsay, How to Have Impossible ConversationsIn this episode, we talk with James Lindsay about How to Have Impossible Conversations and keep healthy relationships. We discuss ideas from the book he co-authored with Peter Boghossian, How to Have Impossible Conversations. He gives us a variety of ideas how to foster better conversations while we discuss tough topics with family and friends. He also gives us advice on social media interactions and how to better use the medium with less frustration. Check out our show notes page 2020-06-251h 45The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 254 - Julia Soplop, Author, Photographer, and Home EducatorThis is a fun and enlightening conversation with Julia Soplop, author of the new book, "Equus Rising: How the Horse Shaped U.S. History." We learn all kinds of interesting new information about horses as well as the influence in American History. We also gain an understanding of how Julia created this book through homeschooling experiences with her family as well as the creation of homeschooling curriculum in photograph. Check out the show notes here2020-06-1646 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 253 - Jeremy Chevallier, Helping People Crash Their CareersIn this episode, Jeremy and I discuss how to "Crash" the job market with non-convention methods that help people continue to build their skills and learn new ways to stay relevant in a competitive job market. Check out our show notes2020-06-091h 12The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 250 - Blake Boles, Why Are You STILL Sending Your Kids to School?This podcast is with past "Firestarter," Blake Boles! We discuss his newly released book, "Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?" We discuss his successful kickstarter previously done before publishing the book, with great extra stretch goals, to be done as extra offerings. Blake gives us insight into the research and data found while researching the book and give great advice to parents to know when it might be the right time to try something, educationally with our kids. To get more information, check out the show notes 2020-06-0553 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 252 - Gabe Howard, Mental Health Speaker, Writer & ActivistThis discussion focuses on tough topics as we chat with Gabe Howard, podcaster and author of "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations." We discuss his journey through the mental illness diagnosis of bi-polar disorder as well as his advocacy for better mental health. We discuss ways to learn and live with mental health issues. Check out our show notes for more information. Show Notes for Episodes 252 - Gabe Howard2020-06-021h 05The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 251 - David Allen, Getting Things DoneDavid Allen is the creator of Getting Things Done and he walks me through the system that he has used to assist millions of people to discover the power of learning their mind, sharpening their focus, and accomplishing more with ease and elegance. We also talk about how to learn systems to learn more. Check out the Show Notes Here2020-05-2653 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 076-Katie Hansen, Family Foundations Through this call to work, learn and grow as a wife and mother to 6, she has come to understand what a true education is and discovered her love of nurturing women, building community and helping families develop their education on foundational principles. To learn more about Katie go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-2248 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 071-Sandy Osburn, Seeking Truth Through HomeschoolingSandy has over 18 years of homeschooling experience. She has initiated several group-schools and clubs over the years and has served as president of the IdaHome Educators. She is currently founding a private school called “First Foundations Academy” To learn more about Sandy, go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-2142 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 067-Debra Warner, Homeschooling Through Special ChallengesDebbie talks about what led her to homeschool and how she successfully homeschooled through special challenges. To learn more about Debbie go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-2038 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 075-Steven Horwich 5, Implementing the Arts and Sports into HomeschoolSteven was a professional educator for over 40 years, now a homeschool advocate, and author of Connect The Thoughts, a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for ages 5-High School. He discusses his views on how to implement the arts and sports into homeschool. To learn more about Steven go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-1548 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 073-Steven Horwich, How To HomeschoolSteven was a professional educator for over 40 years, now a homeschool advocate, and author of Connect The Thoughts, a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for ages 5-High School. He discusses his views on how to homeschool. To learn more about Steven go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-1152 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 060-Steven Horwich, Student Critique, Testing and Assessment Past guest, Steven Horwich - a seasoned 40 years professional educator and homeschool advocate, discusses student critique, testing and how to properly use student assessment. To learn more about Steven and listen to his past episodes, go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-0550 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 046-Kimberly King, Homeschooling MentorKimberly King is a homeschooling mom and mentor of 2 daughters. She has been homeschooling since they were born. To learn more about Kimberly go to our website theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-05-0440 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Bonus Edition (Mother's Day Special) -Elayna Fernandez, The Positive Mom Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM encourages, empowers, and equips moms to have more influence at home, more impact in the world, and more income to make it happen, so they can live a life with JOY, BALANCE, and SUCCESS on their own terms without the guilt, struggles, and overwhelm. Her philosophy is, “BE Positive and You’ll BE Powerful!” To learn more about Elayna go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of...2020-05-011h 06The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 044-Alysia Humphries, 2nd Generation Homeschooler Alysia Humphries is a wife and mother of 6 children ages 4-17. Her homeschool journey began at birth, when her parents were inspired to teach her at home despite not knowing of anyone who homeschooled. To learn more about Alysia go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-3034 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 039-Greg Denning, Worldschool Family From an early age, Greg faced some challenging circumstances. Yet as a result, he became firmly committed to creating a better life for himself. Greg has been traveling and living abroad with his wife and children since 2007. To learn more about Greg go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2944 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 035-Celestia Shumway, Natural Mothering Celestia is a homeschooling mom of 7 who love babies, breastfeeding, homeschooling, learning, creating, reading, eating, blogging, and serving people! To learn more about Celestia visit our website theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2844 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 033-Susie Maguire, Love-Based Learning Susie is devoted to bringing more love into the world by every means imaginable - doing only work that she loves and following the longings of my heart wherever if may take her. She is raising her son to follow his heart in all aspects of his life, giving him an education that is 100% love-based learning. To find out more about Susie go to our website theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home...2020-04-2749 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 032-Paula Taylor, Intuition and Homeschool Paula talks about how homeschooling has changed her relationship with her maker and strengthened her commitment to her family. To learn more about Paula and homeschooling go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2437 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 029-Yvonne Swinson, Real Moms Guide for LDS Homeschoolers Yvonne Swinson is the mother of 6 children, having homeschooled all of her children. She created the popular Real Mom Guides for LDS homeschoolers, and is the author of 33 Habits of A Really Good Man. To learn more about Yvonne visit theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2336 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 028-Molly Christensen, Building Heros Molly Christensen has been homeschooling for 14 years. She has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has founded multiple co-ops including Aspire Scholar Academy. She has created mounds of curriculum and taught numerous classes for youth. To learn more about Molly go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2245 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 026 - Heidi Christianson aka, "Home Ec Heidi" Home Ec Heidi is an expert in all things which make a home—not just sewing but all things textile, not just cooking but stretching a paycheck to feed 5 growing boys as well as successfully educating them as well! To learn more about Heidi visit theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-2127 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 024 - Mary Ann Johnson, Homeschool CoachMary Ann Johnson is the President and founder of Home School Coach Limited. She is a writer, teacher, mentor and coach. Her company focuses on teaching parents to connect with their children in simple ways and to have more confidence in their parenting through personal change. She has taught thousands of children over 40 years and helped hundreds of parents find greater satisfaction and joy in their family relationships. To learn more about Mary Ann, go to our website: theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to...2020-04-2040 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 021- Heidi Totten, Homeschool and Business Heidi Totten is the owner of Heidi Totten Consulting and a serial entrepreneur, but her main role is homeschooling her two children. To learn more about Heidi visit our website theluminousmind.comThe Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning 2020-04-1648 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 020 - Marlene Fletcher, Finding Your Child's Learning StyleMarlene talks about homeschooling through challenges and teaching others how to be happier and healthier in a natural way. To learn more about Marlene visit our website theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-1528 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 015 - Brooklynn McClure, "Back To Basics" in Life and Schooling as a FamilyBrooklynn serves the community in a variety of capacities as a teacher, mentor and leader. She homeschools her 6 children and has been happily married for over 15 years. To learn more about Brooklynn go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning2020-04-1331 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 014-Lainie Liberti, Project World School Co-Founder Lainie & Miro continue to slow travel around the globe, living an inspired possession-free-lifestyle, volunteering and learning naturally. To learn more about Lainie as well as her ideas on worldschooling visit theluminousmind.net. The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning.2020-04-1038 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 013-Kathy Mellor, Freedom, Mentoring and HomeschoolingKathy Mellor gives great advice about mentoring and some of her personal experiences #homeschooling. To learn more about Kathy go to theluminousmind.net The Luminous Mind Relit Series is our COVID-19 assistance to new families coming into homeschooling due to school closures. All episodes released with this series are considered some of the BEST mentors on home education and family learning.2020-04-0940 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 010-Jada Rhodes, Homeschooling Through Health ChallengesIn this episode, Jada discusses successfully #homeschooling through difficult health challenges and how to #individually #customize schooling for each of her six children. To find out more about Jada visit theluminousmind.net2020-04-0830 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit - Episode 009-Kami Harris, Homeschooling Teaches the TeacherKami Harris, a former teacher, talks about how #homeschooling has taught her a different style of teaching and the personal growth she has gained. She also talk about how commonwealth schools provide opportunities to youth. To learn more about Kami, visit our website theluminousmind.net2020-04-0741 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 008- Jennifer Anderson, Creating a Peaceful Family Learning EnvironmentJennifer Anderson talks about how a wonderful personal experience lead her to teach her own 7 children and how her faith guides her in this experience. To learn more about Jennifer, visit our website theluminousmind.net. 2020-04-0630 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Relit Series - Episode 006-Briana LeClaire, School Choices Advocacy and HomeschoolingBriana LeClaire is the Executive Director at Idaho Federation of Independent Schools. She talks about her public policy goals as well as her experience homeschooling her own children. To learn more about Briana visit thluminousmind.net.2020-04-0337 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingThe Luminous Mind Retro Series - Episode 003- Chris Jensen, Public, Chartering Schooling Mom turned to HomeschoolIn this episode, the host of The Luminous Mind interviews the person responible for her journey into #Alternative Education, her sister, Chris Jensen. Chris has many years of experience in alternative education herself, from working with Idaho Legislators, starting a #charter school, to being a #homeschool mom now! To learn more about Chris visit theluminousmind.net. 2020-03-3037 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 249 - Patrick Keeney - Helping Others to Accentuate LearningThis podcast is a reconnection with Patrick Keeney as we discuss what he is doing now and how to accentuate our learning as we strive to educate others and ourselves in unique ways. Check out our show notes 2020-02-271h 17The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 248 - Sydney Decker, Documenting Personal StoriesThis episode is with Journalist, Sydney Decker on using unique methods to documenting personal stories. We talk about how stories from ordinary people, doing extraordinary things can have a profound effect on their posterity and society as we "stand on the shoulders of giants." Check out our show notes2020-01-301h 00The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 247 - Eric Zimmer, Feeding Us Practical Wisdom For a Better LifeThis episode is with behavior coach, podcast host, and author, Eric Zimmer. We discuss practical ideas about having a better life and improving mental health with good habits and disruptive, reconstructive thinking. Check out our show notes2020-01-221h 13The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 246 - Zach Spafford, Thinking Through Addiction DifferentlyThis episode is with Zach Spafford on first thinking through addiction through creative ways to become your best self and how that fits with an article from James Clear titled, "How to Say No, Resist Temptation, and Stick to Your Healthy Goals." Check out our show notes2020-01-161h 07The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 245 - Looking Forward, Vision for a New YearThis episode is about looking forward to a New Year with better vision. It begins with changing you mindset for success as we examine our "Why" towards setting up family goals and making a family mission statement. Check the show notes2020-01-0831 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 244 - David Gornoski, A Neighbor's Choice - Part 4This conversation is with David Gornoski and how we all have a choice as neighbors in how we interact with each other. We can decide between sacrifice and mercy. In following, Jesus of the bible or Jesus the revolutionary. We answer questions to way our society is in a free fall and how to end the continuing conflict in our society. Check out the show notes here2019-12-311h 20The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 244 - David Gornoski, Helping Us to Discover THINGS HIDDEN - Part 3This episode is the final part of our conversation with David as we finish the discussion exploring what following Jesus'personhood means to us today Check out the show notes here2019-12-3141 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 244 - David Gornoski, Helping Us to Discover THINGS HIDDEN - Part 2This episode is a continuation of our conversation with, David Gornski. In part 1 of the podcast, we discussed Rene Girard who was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science whose work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. In the first part we learned about the ideas of memetic theory and scapegoats, and in this section, we will discuss more about how the bible teaches us better ways to solve human conflict and dispel the natural man's anthropology tradition. This series fits well with the Christmas season as we reflect how the bible and c...2019-12-1742 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 244 - David Gornoski, Helping Us to Discover THINGS HIDDEN - Part 1In this episode, we are excited to welcome, David Gornski, to discuss Rene Girard who was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science whose work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. In this three part podcast series, David explains who Rene Girard was as well as the ideas of memetic theory and scapegoats, and how that the bible teaches us better ways to solve human conflict and dispel the natural man's anthropology tradition. Check out our show notes2019-12-1046 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 243 - Jodi Chaffee, Helping Us Build a Modern HeritageThis podcast is with podcaster Jodi Chaffee on building good family culture and how we can intentionally create the family we want by beginning with the "end in mind." She give us many examples of things she had learned from other experts in family dynamics. Check out the show notes here2019-12-0352 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 242 - Jacob Bohman, Young Adult Author of Transmission, Looking BackThis podcast is with my son, Jacob Bohman. We take a look back on his education and how he learned to be a self-publishing author of his first book, the newly released, Transmission. He talks about his experiences as well as his hopes and dreams going forward. This is being released on his 18th birthday, so as he moves into adulthood, I feel extremely blessed and proud to be his mother! Check out the show notes here 2019-11-2642 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 241 - Dennis Schleicher - Is He Nuts? One Gay Man's Faith JourneyThis podcast is a conversation discussing with Dennis Schleicher and his faith walk into Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint) as a gay man. He talks about his bestselling book, "Is He Nuts? Why a Gay Man Would Become a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ." As well as the story behind the publication and his own personal views on experiences he has had within a church that is viewed as bigoted to LGBQT. He also discusses his advocacy of love towards his fellowmen. Check out the show notes here 2019-11-191h 01The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 240 - Danny Brassell, Teaching Us to Read, Lead and SucceedThis is a fun, engaging conversation with educator, best-selling author and reading expert, Danny Brassell. He share some hilarious stories as well as all he has learned from teaching kids to read. He is a best-selling author of 15 books, including The Reading Makeover, based on his popular TEDx talk. Thousands, from school districts to businesses to association conferences, have enjoyed his energetic, interactive and informative presentations. He has spoken to over 2,500 different audiences worldwide and is the co-founder of the world’s top reading engagement system for struggling and reluctant readers, ReadBetterin67Steps.com Check out the sho...2019-11-1253 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 239 - Matt Pond, Relearning to Live After TragedyThis podcast is with motivational speaker, Matt Pond. Matt was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 35. He had less than a 1% chance of survival. In the next four years, he went through radiation and 8 types of chemotherapy and three surguries. He lost his ability to read and write, and the surgery that saved his life, left him with paralysis of his entire right side. Matt is moving forward with great optimism, as he has conquered challenges as well as becoming creative in relearning skills and joys. Matt's motto is, "I don't have a bad day anymore. I hav...2019-11-0537 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 238 - Rose McConnell, Giving Us Alternatives To Shun Student LoansIn this podcast, we speak with Rose McConnell who is the author of the book, "Shun Student Loans; Get the Education You Need for the Fabulous Life You Want." We discuss the risks and costs of student loans and analyzes educational alternatives. Check out the Show Notes2019-10-2952 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 237 - Craig Oborn, Human Connection RevolutionaryIn this podcast, we talk about how to make good, healthy connections with people we love through a use of questions. Craig gives us background to how he came to this idea of connection while striving towards deeper connection with his family. Fifty-two questions and one year later an empathic connection was formed from the vulnerably shared answers. His family transformation is creating a Revolution in Human Connection. Check out the show notes page2019-10-221h 10The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 236 - God is Grey, Brenda Davies: Creating Cultures of Love and AcceptanceThis podcast is an interview with Brenda Davies, creator of the popular YouTube Channel, God is Grey. In this podcast, we discuss issues surrounding hyper-purity culture in evangelical religions. We talk about shaming in communities and how to be more resilient against it's effects. We talk about how to create communities where people feel love and acceptance. Check out the show notes page2019-10-151h 02The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 235 - What I Learned From My Time in a Cult: How to Build a Good Cult-ureThis podcast is about building healthy communities with ideas taken from observing my religious environment. The title is taken from what people tell you, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is, namely a "cult". When you're a member of this church, some people tell you that to your face, that you belong to a cult or that you're brainwashed. However building a “cult” culture isn't exclusive to the LDS faith because research into this topic has revealed some really disgusting situations going on in pretty much any group. So this is a podcast about “cultish” views and how to build healt...2019-10-0832 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 234 - Manipulation vs. Motivation; How Do YOU Lead and Influence OthersThis podcast is about how we chose to influence and lead others. It was inspired by a question from my coaching group, "How do I motivate my children?" It gave me pause thinking about if we are trying to motivate or manipulate. I’d like to have us think about the communities we are using to facilitate our learning and development, the places we are spending our time. Community can dictate how we think and feel about everything, even ourselves. Personally, I belong to many communities, namely; religious, educational, athletic and even the simple one of home. I h...2019-10-0521 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 233 - Elizabeth Langs, Educational Consulting and PodcasterIn this episode, we chat with Educational Consultant and Podcaster, Elizabeth Langs about merging educational resources for self-directed students and homeschooling families to make professional assistance more readily available. Elizabeth lives in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area and is a former public school teacher of 7 years in grades K-5. She grew tired of the assessments, requirements, lack of respect from students and parents, paperwork, observations, and everything else that comes with teaching today. She wanted something more. Something that would fulfill her and bring the passion back that was gone for too long. Now she works for herself a...2018-06-1242 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 231 - Quinn Curtis, Branding with Soul and JoyIn this episode, we chat with Soul Brand Strategist, Quinn Curtis about how figuring out your mission, message and brand helps you be more successful in your endeavors. Quin is the mother of 5 children (ages 5-12) She has been an entrepreneur of almost a decade and has spent all but the past 2 years growing her business alongside having babies and homeschooling. She is a Soul Brand Strategist, helping passionate, purpose-driven entrepreneurs to clarify and communicate the magic of who they are and what their souls came to share with the world. Show notes for Episode 2312018-06-0144 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 230 - Dale Darley, Writing to Find Your MissionIn this podcast, we learn from Dale Darley how we can find our mission, direction and how we can serve others by writing. She teaches how journaling technics can help us heal and move forward in a more authentic way. Dale is a writer and coach, she spends her time writing blogs and books, creating and teaching online and coaching others to do the same to build their personal brand. To learn more about Dale go to the show notes accompanying this podcast. Show notes for Episode 230 2018-05-2451 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 229 - Davis Carman, Apologia Curriculum - Learn, Live, and Defend the Christian FaithIn this episode, we meet Davis Carman owner of Apologia Educational Ministries, the #1 publisher of Creation-based science and Bible curriculum. He is also an international speaker and advocate for home education, founding board member of Homeschool Now USA, and author of five illustrated children’s books. To learn more about Davis, visit our show notes. Episode 229 Show Notes2018-05-171h 04The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 228 - Julianne Young, "Taking a Stand for Our Youth"In this episode, we chat with Julianne Young who is candidate running for Idaho Legislature in an effort to educate the public on latest most pressing educational issue called CSE, or comprehensive sex education. It is very important that parents are fully informed on the content of the curriculum which is destructive and demoralizing to all who are effected. This is a goal at this time to warn parents, educators and leaders of CSE. Julianne Young is from Idaho where she grew up and was taught very well by her parents to work hard, carefully analyze information a...2018-05-0352 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 227 - Charity Haderlie, Building ConnexionIn this episode we chat with Charity Haderlie, writer, speaker, and business consultant about changing our perceptions about ourselves and others. We discuss building connections that help us be healthier and happier in life and business. Charity is founder of Connexion Academy and creator of Idaho's first annual Women's Connection Summit. Her passion centers on becoming one; one within ourselves and one within humanity through authentic human connection. In other words—connecting with heart. This is a continual process—a journey, not a destination. To learn more about Charity, go to our show notes. Some thin...2018-04-2455 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 226 - Mark Tilsher, "Creating Financially Savvy Kids"In this episode, host of the Junior Money Makers Podcast, Mark Tilsher, talks about how he is using his podcast to teach families about finance, entrepreneurship, and going to college without debt. Mark's podcast targets kids and is a show dedicated to helping parents teach their kids entrepreneurship. To learn more about Mark and his podcast, check out the linked show notes for this episode. Some things discussed on this podcast: - subject matter talked about on the Junior Money Makers Podcast - the why of teaching entrepreneurship to kids and how it can...2018-04-1751 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 225 - Sunnie Giles, New Science of Radical InnovationIn this episode, we chat with Sunnie Giles about leadership and how the right leader can breed radical innovation within their communities. We discuss the 6 competencies leaders need in today's complex world to win and to create an environment of innovative direction. Sunnie Giles is the author of the "New Science of Radical Innovation" and founder of Quantum Leadership for Radical Innovation®, a program based on her breakthrough research, which transforms leaders into ones fit to deliver radical innovation. To learn more about Sunnie, go to our show notes. Show notes for Episode 225 Som...2018-04-1036 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 224 - Dayna Martin, Creating a Revolution of Radical UnschoolingIn this episode, we chat with Dayna Martin, who has been inspiring others for over a decade by sharing her experience through natural birth, attachment parenting and Unschooling. She is an activist, educator and author of, Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun. Learn more about Dayna by visiting our show notes. Some topics discussed are: -Myths of anarchy, unschooling, and one's ability to self-rule -Gentle parenting and Dayna's experience on Wife Swap -Mentoring children by controlling yourself and having better relationship Show Notes for Episode 224 2018-04-0652 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 223 - Brandon Pearce, Helping Others Live a Dream LifeBrandon Pearce is an entrepreneur of a 7-figure business who has been traveling the world with his family of 5 for almost a decade. He helps others be more financially successful as well as assists families to make travel a regular part of their lives and learning experiences. Check out this podcast where we chat about life lessons and family connect-ability gained through regular travel. To find out more about Brandon Pearce and the courses he offers as well as retreats he sponsors, please visit our show notes page. Show notes for Episode 223 2018-03-2844 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 222 - Audioblog, The Spark - New DirectionIn this episode, host Rebecca Bohman talks about the new direction of The Luminous Mind podcast - ILLUMINATED Learning: 7 Habits to Spark YOUR Learning and Invigorate the Mind Towards YOUR own Unique Mission Show Notes for Episode 2222018-03-1833 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 221 - Journey of the Entrepreneur Interview, Changing Your Paradigm This episode is an interview that host, Rebecca Bohman, did with Ryan Harris of The Journey of the Entrepreneur. In today’s episode we talk about changing your paradigm. Paradigm shifts occur through learning, connecting, and sharing experiences. Much growth happens when we are open to improve the way we learn. We also grow by connecting, and aligning ourselves with those who will challenge us. Join Rebecca Bohman as she shares insight on changing your paradigm. Show Notes for Episode 2212018-03-0649 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 220 - Tobie Spears, Learning through Travel and ServiceIn this weeks episode, we talk with travel expert Tobie Spears about how travel and humanitarian service effect our learning. Tobie Spears is owner of El Mundo Study Aboard that takes busy individuals on a well deserved adventure where they also pay it forward in Guatemala. El Mundo Study Aboard helps you create an amazing experience with your family, children, friends, co-workers, or employees. Show Notes for Episode 2202018-02-2736 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 219 - Blaine and Audrey Rindlisbacher, Helping with Addiction HealingThis episode is about helping better recognizing habits in our life that hold us back from being healthy and whole as well as addiction recovery. Blaine discusses steps to recovery and principles to stay healthy. After struggling with a pornography addiction for more than 30 years, Blaine’s prayers were answered and he was led to the principles of addiction recovery. Once sober, Blaine was committed to helping as many addicts as possible. To learn more visit the show notes Show notes for Episode 2192018-02-201h 14The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 218 - Jenni Aguilar, Helping With Brain FitnessThis episode is about a topic that is growing in awareness, Brain injury and brain health. We discuss these topics with Jenni Aguilar, a Certified Brain Fitness Coach. Jenni Aguilar has a BA in Infant/Human Development, her MS in Health Education and is a Certified Brain Fitness Coach (CBFC). She's worked with hundreds of private clients and has a book coming out in Feb 2018 on brain health - The Primal Brain Solution. Show notes for Episode 2182018-02-151h 02The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 216 - Evin Schwartz, Connecting Cultures through Web-based LearningIn this episode, we talk with Evin Schwartz about the ideas behind creating a platform to connect classrooms from around the world and how that helps students better understand community and culture for a dynamic global learning experience. Evin is the CEO & Founder of Belouga, a web based platform connecting classes throughout the world. The companies mission is to build a global ecosystem of students and teachers and instill emotional equity in each user by identifying similarities and embracing differences through everyday communication and collaboration. Show notes for Episode 2162018-02-0753 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 217 - Rachel Rainbolt, Sage Parenting CoachIn this episode, we chat with parenting coach, Rachel Rainbolt, about a number of things from gentle parenting to unschooling and everything in between. Rachel Rainbolt is the Sage Parenting Coach. She brings a unique alchemy of insight (with a master's degree in Family Therapy), experience (with 2 decades helping thousands of children and gentle parents), passion (as a media advocate for natural sleep, breastfeeding, parenting, and homeschooling), and heart (unschooling and attachment parenting mother of 3) to the Sage Parenting book series, eclasses, email coaching, and now podcast. She coaches families all over the world primarily from the P...2018-01-3142 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 215 - Kristin Fogarty-Yi, Learning Through Travel, Art, and FoodIn this episode, we chat with Kristen about some childhood experiences of worldschooling with her family and how these actions forever changed her paradigm on education and learning. She discusses how she continues to learn through travel, art, and food. Kristin Fogarty-Yi is a residential architect in Chicago, IL. She loves learning about the world through travel, art and food. As a kid, Kristin's parents decided to take her and her older sister out of the typical American life and live on a sailboat in the Caribbean. Through this experience Kristin learned that you do not need a t...2018-01-2248 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 214 - Amber Lia, Helping Us Parent GentlyIn this episode, we tackle a discussion on "mommy anger" with author Amber Lia, co-author of two books - Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. We discuss gentle parenting with biblical responses, how to reduce power struggles with children, and methods to change the parenting paradigms. Stop repeating daily frustrations by thinking and acting differently with children. These methods not only help us have more harmonious home-lives but help make us better parents and people. Show notes for episode 214 Co...2018-01-1656 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 213 - Matt Murrie, "Helping Us Ask, What if....?"We can't think of a better way to begin the new year of 2018 than to share this thought provoking conversation with educator and creativity curator, Matt Murrie! He helps change our paradigm by giving us the courage to think about the possibilities in challenging our assumptions with one simple question, "What if?" Matt Murrie is the Chief Curiosity Curator of What If…?360, and author of The Book of What If...?. As designer of the What If...?360 Curiosity Based Learning & Innovation Process, Matt facilitates experiences that connect curiosity with actions that lead to innovation... Show Notes for Ep...2018-01-0957 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinking2017 Top Shows Episode 173 - Peter GrayThe MOST downloaded Episode of 2017 was with Peter Gray, a research professor of psychology at Boston College. In this episode, Peter Gray gives a short yet powerful summary of his book, "Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life." We talk about how important "free play" is to children in learning, healthy social growth, and gaining self-reliance. Thanks for putting The Luminous Mind in your ears, we appreciate your support through 2017! Show notes for Episode 173 Consider supporting our podcast on Pa...2017-12-2356 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinking2017 Top Shows Episode 187, Carlo RicciThe 2nd most downloaded Episode for 2017 was with Carlo Ricci, who researches Free-Willed Education. In this episode with Carlo Ricci, we get an overview of a number of books he has written, edited and/or been a contributor. Carlo's research interests include Unschooling; Homeschooling; Holistic Education; Self-determined Learning; Free Schools; Democratic Schools; Online Learning; Technology and Learning; Play; Natural Learning; Curiosity; Willed Learning; the Willed Curriculum; Critical Pedagogy; and Healthy Living. We also discuss the definition of many of these learning modalities during our conversation. Thanks for putting The Luminous Mind in your ears, we appreciate your supp...2017-12-231h 10The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinking2017 Top Shows Episode 189 - Durenda WilsonThe 3rd most downloaded Episode of 2017 was with Durenda Wilson, author of The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling. In this episode we chat with Durenda Wilson and have a great discussion on how to better enjoy the process of home education by slowing down, keeping things simple and changing our expectations. In our world of hurry and comparison, this is a hopeful message on how to make homeschooling more fun by instilling some "out-of-the-box" thinking. Thanks for putting The Luminous Mind in your ears, we appreciate your support through 2017! Show notes f...2017-12-2346 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 212 - Audioblog, The Spark - Lessons LearnedThis closes out our 2017 podcast with some final thoughts on "Lessons Learned" through our Audioblog - The Spark, done with host, Rebecca Bohman With the dawning of a new era in our life as our oldest child graduated school and has left to be a volunteer in Russia, this podcast is some reminiscing and talking about what I would do differently as a mother, and his educator, of things I would have done more or the things I’m glad that we did through the passed 18+years. I answer a listener's question on essentialism in homeschool with my...2017-12-1638 minThe Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 211 - Heather Linchenko, Helping Us Hack MathIn this episode, we discuss the hardest homeschooling subject, Math! Heather Linchenko, creator of innovative methods of teaching math called MathHacked, discusses what she learned teaching her own children and how her paradigm changed as she used different methods in parenting, learning, and personal growth. Through much trial and error, Heather Linchenko, picked up some unique philosophies about education (and parenting) along the way, that she found to be very effective, and much easier on both teacher and student. These new ideas, along with lots of experimenting--and some mind-blowing success in the classroom--led to the creation of...2017-11-3056 min
The Luminous Mind Podcast | A show about you becoming your best self through unconventional thinkingEpisode 210 - Shelly Yorgesen, Helping Women WIN!On this episode, we meet an old friend of ours a life and business coach, Shelly Yorgesen, who teaches the Art & the Science of Empowering Women to Win Daily and live with Peace & Confidence...and now YOU are part of us! Shelly is married to Bret Yorgesen and they are the proud parents of 5, as well as a new grandma of little Liza Pearl She is the owner of 3 companies, How Women Win is her 3rd. Her motto of "I only do what I love and if I l don't love it..."...and the...2017-11-2300 min