1. Homeschooling. Is it for you? In my first podcast, I discuss our discernment process and the hidden facets of homeschooling that no one talks about but are the most likely to derail you.
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2. In this podcast episodes I share my New Year Resolutions for 2017 and where I hope the year will go.
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3. In this podcast episode, I take you through the events that led to our decision to stop homeschooling. I share the moment of clarity that led to the realization that something had to change.
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4. In this episode, I rant about the inadequacy of healthcare for mothers of large families and my experience with sleep training.
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5. In this episode, I revisit my experience participating in an International Woman’s Day panel hosted by Cardus.
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6. This week’s podcast is a hodge-podge of topics, from why I went with crowdfunding as opposed to advertising to support my website and podcast, where my novel is at and how we can keep our dreams and fears in check.
0:00:00 to 0:08:00 – Why I’m using crowdfunding as opposed to ad revenues to support my website and podcast.
0:08:00 to 0:30:31 – My novel: what it’s about, where it’s at and my current struggles
0:30:31 to 0:33:41 – On the blog: what I’m currently writing.
0:33:40 to 0:46:02 – Keeping our dreams alive even when they don’t make sense
0:46:02 to 0:51:00 – Fear as a measure of the importance of our projects
0:51:00 to 1:05:05 – Confidence in ourselves as a gift to others
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7. In episode 10 of The Véro Show, I reflect on giving away things we still (think we) need, how my children are doing in school, and knowing when to say yes and when to say no to commitments.
0:00:30 – Intro and new patrons shout-out
0:07:30 – Giving until it hurts
0:18:00 – How my children are doing in school
0:34:00 – The Lumineers show and standing up for oneself by literally standing up.
0:43:00 – What if I don’t want a mediocre life?
0:52:00 – Prioritizing our commitments to get out of the “tyranny of the urgent.”
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8. In this podcast episode, I revisit some of the questions asked during a Women’s Day Panel hosted by Cardus, a Think Tank dedicated to the renewal of North American social architecture.
In the podcast, I mention a previous blog post written on my old blog Vie de Cirque: A Baby’s Place.
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9. This week’s podcast is a hodge-podge of topics, from why I went with crowdfunding as opposed to advertising to support my website and podcast, where my novel is at and how we can keep our dreams and fears in check.
0:00:00 to 0:08:00 – Why I’m using crowdfunding as opposed to ad revenues to support my website and podcast.
0:08:00 to 0:30:31 – My novel: what it’s about, where it’s at and my current struggles
0:30:31 to 0:33:41 – On the blog: what I’m currently writing.
0:33:40 to 0:46:02 – Keeping our dreams alive even when they don’t make sense
0:46:02 to 0:51:00 – Fear as a measure of the importance of our projects
0:51:00 to 1:05:05 – Confidence in ourselves as a gift to others
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10. My new podcast is up and ready to listen. In episode 10 of The Véro Show, I reflect on giving away things we still (think we) need, how my children are doing in school, and knowing when to say yes and when to say no to commitments.
0:00:30 – Intro and new patrons shout-out
0:07:30 – Giving until it hurts
0:18:00 – How my children are doing in school
0:34:00 – The Lumineers show and standing up for oneself by literally standing up.
0:43:00 – What if I don’t want a mediocre life?
0:52:00 – Prioritizing our commitments to get out of the “tyranny of the urgent.”
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11. New podcast after a long break: Back on the saddle!
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12. Podcast episode number 12: What I’ve been up to and a reflection on kinship
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13. Part 1 of “The deal with teenagers.” This is the first part of a two-part series on handling the delicate balance of privileges and responsibilities with our teenagers and young adults.
Parenting teenagers is like flying a kite: it’s all in the art of giving enough rope and maintaining tension. Should the kite land in a tree, would you rather be around to help your teen untangle the mess or leave them to figure it out? Some parents will say “Let them figure it out on their own, they have to learn eventually.” But we have a different perspective.
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14. Part 2 of “The Deal with Teenagers”
oo:00 t0 06:55 – Introduction and a bit about why I seek support via Patreon rather than advertizing. Link: The Ezra Klein Podcast interview with Jaron Lanier
06:55 to 07:40 – Recap of Part 1
07:40 to 10:17 – The challenges of talking about family matters without sharing things that my children would not share themselves and how our respective recollection of events can be wildly different.
10:17 to 13:55 – How I had a stroke of insight about my teenagers emotional needs.
13:55 to 15:15 – The importance of unconditional positive regard. Link: Unconditional positive regard.
15:15 to 20:20 – Why we shouldn’t react to our teenagers moods and cutting the apron strings with a blunt object. Link: Seth Godin on reacting versus responding. Link: Understanding counterwill
20:20 to end – Learning lessons and moving on.
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15. Part 3 of “The Deal with Teenagers”
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16. Podcast episode 14: WE MOVED TO STITTSVILLE! Wanna know why? Listen to the podcast. I also ramble about two seasons disappearing (Fall and Spring), working in politics, city noises and probably more.
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17. Podcast episode 15: In this episode of the Véro Show, I reflect on finding room for our interets and passions in the middle of motherhood and tackle the question of vocation and whether motherhood should be enough to sustain us. Just a regular Wednesday…
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