I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this weeks episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club , I'm sitting down with Alyssa Gaona to explore her unconventional homeschooling journey. From growing up in a restrictive and cult-like environment to discovering her passion for teaching and biology, Alyssa shares her struggles and triumphs. Together, they discuss t...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hey Ex-Homeschoolers! NO INTERVIEW this week but I'm making it up to you next week by dropping 2 episodes! If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing this story. Follow Ex-Homeschoolers Club on Instagram and TikTok for updates, and send us a message – we’d love to hear from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclub Email me at exhsclub@gmail.com...
Nov 20, 2024•2 min
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode, we’re joined by Keara Minshall, a filmmaker and homeschool alum, who shares her inspiring journey through homeschooling, the challenges she faced, and her pursuit of a career in film. Keara reflects on the pivotal role her homeschool community played in shaping her love for storytelling, from creating...
Nov 13, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 16
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club , Jacob Gooden reconnects with longtime friend John Slagboom to share stories from their homeschool days and discuss the journey since then. John shares hilarious anecdotes like “The Finger Incident” and his unique experiences teaching wilderness survival to fellow homescho...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, Jacob Gooden sits down with Makeila Harrell (Mahoney) as they delve into the unique experiences of being raised in a homeschooling environment with strong religious influences. From the pressures of being a pastor’s kid to transitioning into adult life and exploring career...
Oct 30, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden welcomes Emileigh Bierman, who shares her unique journey through homeschooling, the challenges she faced with learning disabilities, and how her educational experience shaped her love for reading and learning.*Key Topics Discussed*- Emileigh's Homeschool ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this nostalgic episode of Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden reconnects with Morgan Shanks (Emmons) to reminisce about their shared experiences as homeschoolers and youth group members. Morgan's Diverse Educational Journey Attended private school, public school, and online programs before homeschooling Homesc...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, host Jacob Gooden welcomes Annanlee Chang, a long-time friend and fellow homeschooler, to discuss her unique educational journey. From her early days in a Waldorf school to homeschooling and finally transitioning to public high school, Annanlee shares her insights and expe...
Oct 10, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome back to The Ex Homeschooler Club ! In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce my friend Elizabeth Slagboom, who has an inspiring and insightful story about her transition from homeschooling to public school and eventually college. Elizabeth's experiences highlight the unique challenges faced by homeschoolers...
Oct 02, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome back to the Ex-Homeschoolers Club Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend Eliya Frantz. Eliya and I have known each other since we were kids, as our families were very close and involved in the homeschooling community together. Growing Up Homeschooled - Eliya shares what her homeschooling ex...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Ex Homeschoolers Club! Today I’m thrilled to have my longtime friend Julia joining me. We’ve known each other since she moved here from Russia, and it’s been amazing to catch up and reminisce about our shared homeschooling journey. Key Discussion Points A Warm Welcome I kick things of...
Sep 18, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 In this raw and honest episode, I'm opening up about my experiences growing up in purity culture. From awkward sex education to struggles with shame and guilt, I'm sharing my journey of unlearning harmful beliefs and finding a healthier perspective on relationships and sexuality.Topics covered include:- The impact of ...
Sep 11, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse this week with my friend Emily. While we may have bonded over a shared love for One Direction and red pants, our friendship blossomed into guitar lessons, swing dance, and epic photoshoots. You don't want to miss hearing what's new in Emilyland! She shares about transitioning into college, ...
Aug 28, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 I'm back in the clubhouse chatting with my friend Laura. We're talking balancing school and doing background work for TV shows, the challenge of dress code at the homeschool dances, and wishing to have more public school friends. Laura also opens up about her post-homeschool life, including her college journey, person...
Aug 21, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse today with my long-time friend Nick Burgess and delving deep into our nostalgic homeschooling experiences. We share endearing and humorous stories about backyard plays, homeschool group dynamics, and the strict but amusing rules of attending dances in a Christian environment. The episode ex...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 We're back in the clubhouse with my long-time friend and fellow ex-homeschooler, Derry. Together, we dive into our shared experiences, from meeting at AWANA's to discovering how homeschooling shaped our lives. We discuss the challenges and benefits of being homeschooled, how it impacted our social skills, and the tran...
Aug 07, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I'm honored to welcome Cari, a long-time friend and fellow homeschool alum to the podcast today. We reminisce about our deep-rooted friendship, homeschooling experiences, and the unique challenges we faced growing up. Join us as we discuss typical homeschool days, the importance of community, and their quirky extracurricular activities, such as being on a mime team. Cari highlights her role as the eldest sibling adjusting to a constantly changing homeschool schedule and the creative freedom they...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I'm always striving to make this show better and I want to hear from you. If you've got a few minutes, would you mind answering a few questions? https://forms.gle/SCAWjZ3fo1L4CxCK9 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club! Join me, your host, Jacob Gooden, as I shares my personal homeschool journey and tackles common myths about homeschooling. From the challenges at the start to thriving with self-education and extracurricular activities, I'll reveal the realities of being h...
Jul 24, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Ex-Homeschoolers Club! I'm Jacob Gooden and I'm excited to start sharing the Good, Bad, and Ugly of growing up a homeschool kid. Season 1 kicks off on July 24th! Wanna chat with me? Shoot me an email at exhsclub@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @exhsclub
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