This week, we’re talking with Torrie Oglesby about caring for yourself as a homeschooling mama, so you can have the heart, the energy, and the passion to pour into your kids.  Plus, we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month February called SLOW that’s coming out this week...So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free San Luis Obisbo: bewildandfree.org/spring2023Torrie Oglesby: instagram.com/torrie_oglesbyWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 85: Caring for the Homeschooling Mama

This week, we’re talking with our dear friends and fellow Wild + Free mamas, Elle Celaya and Melissa Amy Simmons, about how where we live impacts our homeschool. Plus, we’ll share about our Wild + Free conference in San Luis Obispo, California this April 14th and 15th. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free San Luis Obisbo: bewildandfree.org/spring2023Elle Celaya: instagram.com/wovenchildhoodMelissa Amy Simmons: instagram.com/melissa_amy_simmonsWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 84: Start Fresh About Things

This week, we’re talking with the founder of the Peaceful Press and our regular podcast host Jennifer Pepito about her new book Mothering By the Book. Plus, we’ll share about new Wild + Free content bundle for the month of August called LISTEN.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free Family Book: bewildandfree.org/familyFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 83: Mothering by the Book

This week, we’re talking about a new book coming to the Wild + Free community this August called The Wild + Free Family! You’ll hear a conversation with Ainsley Arment and Jennifer Pepito and learn how you can get some special perks with your pre-order by August 29th.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free Family Book: bewildandfree.org/familyFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 82: The Wild + Free Family

This week, we’re talking with Robyn Robertson of “Honey I’m Homeschooling the Kids” about giving our older children the freedom to guide their own learning. Plus… we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month of July called SPARK, as well as our Group Leader Gathering at the Farm Village in September. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRobyn Robertson: instagram.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekidsGroup Leader Gathering: bewildandfree.org/groupleadersFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 81: The Messy Work of Wonder

This week, we’re talking with our friend Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about embracing the benefits of outdoor play, leaning into what our children love, and being okay with “better late than early.” Plus, we’ll share how you can get a free Wild + Free content bundle.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoGinny Yurich: instagram.com/1000hoursoutsideFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 80: Leaning Into What Our Children Love

This week, we’re talking with Wild + Free contributor Rachel Alsbury about how to simplify your homeschool space. Plus, we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month of April called HEAL.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRachael Alsbury: instagram.com/rachael.alsburyFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: https://www.bewildandfree.org/

Episode 79: Simplify Your Homeschool Space

This week, we’re talking with Amber O'Neal Johnston about her new book A Place to Belong and how we can build greater connection with our children, with our own pasts, and with each other.Plus, we’ll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + Free Farm Village this summer.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoAmber O'Neal Johnston: instagram.com/heritagemomblogFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 78: A Place to Belong

This week, we’re talking with Greta Eskridge about her new book 100 Days of Adventure and how we can foster curiosity, exploration, and wonder in our own homes.Plus, we’ll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + Free Farm Village this summer.So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodernFarm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcomingWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 77: Greta Eskridge and 100 Days of Adventure

This week, we’re talking with Julie Bogart, author of The Brave Learner and the new book Raising Critical Thinkers. Plus, we talk about our upcoming Dallas, TX conference and how you can get a free Wild + Free content bundle! So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJulie Bogart: instagram.com/juliebravewriterThe Hunts: instagram.com/thehuntsmusicWild + Free Dallas, TX: bewildandfree.org/dallasWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 76: Raising Critical Thinkers

This week, we’re talking with mama-of-five, Jane Manka, of @thesaltytribeco about homeschooling multiple ages and giving our children permission to make mistakes as they are growing and learning. Plus, we talk about our Nature Journal course, and our new book called Book Club! So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJane Manka: instagram.com/thesaltytribecoNature Journal Course: bewildandfree.org/naturejournalWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 75: Growing in the Grace of Homeschooling

This week, we’re talking with our beloved friend Sally Clarkson about finding friends in a new place, working through conflict within a family, and giving our children a safe space to express their big emotions without fear of being unloved. Plus, we’ll share an exciting update about our Nature Journaling course by Kristin Rogers. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoSally Clarkson: instagram.com/sally.clarksonNature Journal Course: bewildandfree.org/naturejournalWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 74: The Beautiful Promise of Family

This week, we’re talking with Leslie Martino about overcoming the fears of homeschooling. Plus, we'll tell you how you can get a free content bundle from Wild + Free. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoLeslie Martino: instagram.com/lesliemmartinoWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 73: Overcoming the Fears of Homeschooling

This week, we’re talking with the author of Mere Motherhood, Cindy Rollins, about upholding the ideals of Charlotte Mason homeschooling in the “messy midst” of everyday life.Plus, we’ve released a new print collection called NATURE that’s available wherever books are sold. We’ll tell you all about it. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoCindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamorisWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 72: Upholding Ideals in the Midst of a Messy Life

This week, this week, we’re talking with our friend Amber Johnston of Heritage Mom about creating healthy, life-giving rhythms and the importance of mothers planning time to play. Plus, Toni Weber shares some heart-warming letters she received from her children after completing 33 years of homeschooling. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoAmber Johnston: instagram.com/heritagemomblogWild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Episode 71: A Childhood in the Earth

Last week, our community grieved the loss of a beautiful mother. Emily Mitchell of @the.hidden.way was a radiant light to her family, friends, and so many of us in this Wild + Free community. Just last Wednesday, she was unexpectedly taken home to heaven, along with her unborn child. We are heartbroken and can only imagine the grief and sorrow her precious family is experiencing right now.We had recently recorded a conversation with Emily for this podcast, but she passed away before we had time to air it. We decided to share it with you this week so you could know what a beautiful person she was.LINKSGoFundMe for Emily's family: gofund.me/db6ad425Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito

Episode 70: Tribute to Emily of @the.hidden.way

This week, this week, we’re talking with Melissa Amy Simmons about helping our children become self-reliant and raising responsible kids. Plus, we'll share about the new Christmas Giving Catalog to benefit the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yMelissa Amy Simmons: instagram.com/melissa_amy_simmonsJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoChristmas Giving Catalog: bewildandfree.org/christmasWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book

Episode 69: Raising Responsible Kids

This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear about developing daily rhythms in our homeschools. Johnna likens her rhythm to the blooming of a morning glory, which opens and closes all throughout the day, and shares how we can create our own. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJohnna Holmgren: instagram.com/foxmeetsbearJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoNature Journal book: bewildandfree.org/naturejournalWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book

Episode 68: Developing Daily Rhythms

This week, we’re talking with author Tsh Oxenreider about hybrid homeschooling, teaching high school students, and her new book Shadow and Light. We’ll also share about a special offer for the Wild + Free content bundles. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yTsh Oxenreider: instagram.com/tshoxenreiderJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book

Episode 67: Slowing Down and Savoring the Season

This week, we’re talking with homeschool pioneer Sally Clarkson about her new book Awaking Wonder, what she believes is the most important but overlooked aspect of homeschooling, and how she raised world-changing children. We’ll also share about the Wild + Free simulcast on October 24th. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3ySally Clarkson: instagram.com/sally.clarksonJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoWild + Free Simulcast: bewildandfree.org/simulcastWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book

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