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. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Wild + Free San Luis Obisbo: bewildandfree.org/spring2023 Torrie O...
Jan 29, 2023•29 min
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. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Wild + Free San Luis Obisbo: bewildandfree.org/spring2023 Elle Celaya: instagram.com...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 84
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 Conte...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min
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/u...
Jul 11, 2022•30 min
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/honeyimhomesch...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min
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/up...
Apr 18, 2022•29 min
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: ht...
Apr 04, 2022•29 min
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...
Mar 20, 2022•32 min
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 + Fr...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min
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/dallasWi...
Jan 31, 2022•31 min
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.or...
May 17, 2021•39 min
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...
May 03, 2021•29 min
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
Apr 26, 2021•29 min
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...
Apr 19, 2021•30 min
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 + ...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min
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 ...
Dec 29, 2020•23 min
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 Bu...
Nov 09, 2020•30 min
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/naturej...
Nov 03, 2020•31 min
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 ...
Oct 27, 2020•34 min
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: b...
Oct 20, 2020•35 min
This week, Greta Eskridge, author of the new book Adventuring Together, talks about creating memorable adventures with our children. Plus, we’ll share a few exciting things coming up in the Wild + Free community. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodernJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoMedieval Adventure Weekend: bewildandfree.org/medievalWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesW...
Jul 13, 2020•27 min
This week, Robyn Robertson, the host of Honey, I'm Homeschooling the Kids, talks about her homeschool journey and what unschooling is all about. Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new SOIL bundle, available now. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yRobyn Robertson: instagram.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekidsJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoMedieval Adventure Weekend: bewildandfree.org/medievalWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfr...
Jul 06, 2020•31 min
This week, Cindy Rollins, the author Mere Motherhood, talks about the meaning of motherhood (from a recent Wild + Free conference). Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new Homebound Activity Kit. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yCindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamorisHomebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homeboundWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.o...
May 04, 2020•41 min
This week, Greta Eskridge talks about fighting for joy in the everyday struggles of life and motherhood. Plus, we’re putting the finishing touches on our upcoming content bundle called CURIOUS for the month of May. We’ll give you a sneak peek at what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodernWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free...
Apr 20, 2020•42 min
This week, Katrien Van Deuren shares a “day-in-the-life” of mountain-schooling on her farm in Italy. Plus, our new content bundle called PLANT is available for the month of April. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yKatrien Van Deuren: instagram.com/growingwildthingsJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoHomebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homeboundWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild +...
Apr 06, 2020•26 min
Join us for a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast as we navigate these uncertain times amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSHomebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homeboundAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yWild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coWild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book
Mar 29, 2020•10 min
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares three ways we can manage motherhood on the hard days of homeschooling. Plus, there are two opportunities for you to experience the beauty and joy of the Wild + Free Farm Village, and we’ll share those with you today. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSHomebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homeboundAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouseSpring Mama Retreat: bewildandfree.org/springretreatWild ...
Mar 15, 2020•43 min
This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Elle Celaya of Woven Childhood about having the courage to homeschool after a career as an elementary schoolteacher. Plus, we just announced our new content bundle for the month of March called MIGHTY. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElle Celaya: instagram.com/wovenchildhood/Spring Mama Retreat: bewildandfree.org/spri...
Mar 02, 2020•27 min
This week, Amy Hughes and Jennifer Pepito talk about the principles from Kim John Payne’s book “Simplicity Parenting” and how they apply to homeschooling. Plus, this is the last week to get our February content bundle LEAVEN before the new MIGHTY bundle comes out next week. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoAmy Hughes: instagram.com/simplelittleamy/Wild + F...
Feb 24, 2020•23 min
This week, Erin Loechner, the author of Chasing Slow, shares how her principles for intentional living can apply to homeschooling. We talk about the importance of understanding the personalities of our children. And we announce two new events at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoErin Loechner: instagram.com/erinloechner/Farm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/...
Feb 17, 2020•27 min
