Homeschooled: Stories from Students

Jenève Dubé
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A podcast for the homeschool skeptics, die-hards, the curious, and the discouraged.

Episodes

  1. S1 E6: Beyond the Interviews with Jacob Gooden

    04/03/2025

    S1 E6: Beyond the Interviews with Jacob Gooden

    In this episode of 'Homeschooled,' host Jenève Dubé interviews Jacob, the creator of the Ex Homeschoolers Club podcast. They discuss their mutual experiences growing up homeschooled, including unique aspects like Christian mime teams and flexible curriculums geared towards individual interests. Jacob shares his journey of starting his podcast during COVID-19 to reconnect with old friends and discuss the good, bad, and ugly sides of homeschooling. They delve into the differences between homeschooling and public schooling, the importance of parental involvement, and preparing for real life. They discuss the challenges and benefits of homeschooling, touching on themes of independence, community, and individual growth. Mentioned in the Episode: Jacob Interviews his Mom! Watch that here. Check out Jacob's Podcast, Ex-Homeschoolers Club: Find Your Podcast Player: https://exhomeschoolers.transistor.fm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/ Email: exhsclub@gmail.com Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    53 min
  2. S1 E5: Socialization & Homeschooling: A Conversation Between Old Friends

    03/05/2025

    S1 E5: Socialization & Homeschooling: A Conversation Between Old Friends

    In this episode of 'Homeschooled,' guests Josiah and Noah to discuss their personal experiences and insights about homeschooling. Josiah shares his unique upbringing as a homeschooled child who gravitated towards acting and performing arts from an early age, and discusses how this influenced his academic and personal life. Noah shares his journey from being homeschooled in New York and New Jersey to pursuing a career in animation and education in Los Angeles. The conversation covers a range of topics including socialization, the motivations behind homeschooling, the challenges of adapting to traditional education settings, and the emotional and psychological aspects of being homeschooled. The three friends also touch on the importance of curiosity, creativity, and personal growth in a homeschooling environment. The episode wraps up with heartfelt advice for both homeschooled students and parents considering or currently homeschooling their children. Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    1h 36m
  3. S1 E4: COVID-Schooling: Was It Really Homeschooling?

    02/26/2025

    S1 E4: COVID-Schooling: Was It Really Homeschooling?

    In this episode of Homeschooled, host Jenève Dubé delves into the distinction between crisis schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and traditional homeschooling. She shares compelling statistics from the US Census Bureau and discusses the challenges and lessons learned from pandemic-induced homeschooling.  The episode explores key differences such as choice versus necessity, curriculum control, flexibility, and socialization. Jenève emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse homeschooling experiences and encourages listeners to share their personal stories. Sources: Increase in Homeschooling Rates – U.S. Census Bureau https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/homeschooling-on-the-rise-during-covid-19-pandemic.html? Sustained Homeschooling After Pandemic – Education Next https://www.educationnext.org/new-u-s-census-bureau-data-confirm-growth-in-homeschooling-amid-pandemic/? Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    20 min
  4. S1 E3: Finding Sports Alternatives: Becca Veale's Story

    02/19/2025

    S1 E3: Finding Sports Alternatives: Becca Veale's Story

    In this episode of Homeschooled, host Jenève Dubé chats with her good friend Becca Veale about growing up homeschooled and finding her path in dance. Becca, a homeschooler from North Jersey, talks about her journey from playing a variety of sports like frisbee and lacrosse to diving into dance. She shares how homeschooling let her explore different activities and how her active family supported her along the way. Becca later attended Kean University before transferring to Rutgers' Mason Gross School of the Arts, where she earned her BFA in Dance. After teaching dance for several years, Becca is now a Pilates instructor in North Jersey.  Jenève and Becca discuss how Becca's parents helped her find local activities and chat about the unique experience of being homeschooled with a close-knit community. Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    34 min
  5. S1 E2: Reimagining Art Education with Noah Fontana

    02/12/2025

    S1 E2: Reimagining Art Education with Noah Fontana

    In this podcast episode, Jenève welcomes longtime friend Noah, an art teacher in California, to discuss homeschooling and its impact on his teaching style.  The conversation touches on expressing oneself through art, the transition from homeschooling to college, and the social dynamics of homeschooling. Noah shares insights from his program, Star Students, which focuses on helping kids find their unique voice through art. The discussion also covers the flexibility of homeschooling, the importance of building relationships with teachers, and adapting teaching methods to students' strengths. Learn more about Noah and his Star Students program here: https://solo.to/teacher.noah Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    33 min
  6. S1 E1: Homeschooling Real Talk: Breaking Down Barriers

    02/05/2025

    S1 E1: Homeschooling Real Talk: Breaking Down Barriers

    In this first episode of Homeschooled, host Jenève Dubé explores the complexities of homeschooling. Jenève details her personal history as a homeschooled child in Northern New Jersey and addresses common misconceptions. She discusses the varied ways homeschoolers socialize and the diverse reasons families choose homeschooling, from a desire for personalized education to religious motivations.  She emphasizes that homeschooling isn't the best choice for everyone and discusses the significant pressure it can place on parents. The conversation aims to remove the shame surrounding the educational choices parents make for their children and to encourage a more open, supportive dialogue about different educational paths. Become a Guest: https://slender-mustard-c31.notion.site/1372dedb0e24805daa1eff3e0bd0dd9d Join the Email List: https://homeschooled.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect & Contact: https://solo.to/homeschooled

    23 min
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A podcast for the homeschool skeptics, die-hards, the curious, and the discouraged.

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