Homeschool Moms Unfiltered

Homeschool Moms Unfiltered

Welcome to Homeschool Moms Unfiltered, where we keep it real for modern homeschoolers. We're not your typical podcast. Tired of the shiny, perfect facade? So are we. Join us as we dive into the messy, unfiltered reality of homeschooling. From navigating curriculum chaos to dealing with daily life challenges, we're here to share our raw experiences and unfiltered thoughts. Tune in for honest conversations for homeschool parents like you. Expect progressive views, an occasional *&!%$, a welcoming community, & a whole lot of relatability. Let's embrace this wonderfully imperfect journey together.

  1. 8H AGO

    S4, Ep5: That’s Bullsh*t: Education Edition

    We’re playing our own version of the game Bullsh*t, but it is our very own education edition. We’re taking a hard look at the things we’ve all been told about school, learning, and success and asking… are they actually true? From “kids learn best sitting still” to “more hours = more learning” to “college is the only path,” we’re unpacking the assumptions that shape how we think about education and calling out what doesn’t hold up. If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your homeschool choices or wondering if you’re doing it “right,” this episode is your reminder that a lot of what we’ve accepted as fact is just… well, bullsh*t! Find the new art unit study we mentioned here:  https://bit.ly/worldartunit  We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.   Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/HMUPatreon⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://bit.ly/homeschool101support  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://bit.ly/curriculumhelpme  And purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/07MZXbn6  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://bit.ly/earlyed1  Find Meagan’s books here:  101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between - https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Unschooling From Both Sides of the Story - https://a.co/d/02HMo6pN  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support?⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    1h 16m
  2. MAR 31

    S4, Ep4: Homeschooling with Chronic Illness (And How to Support Families Who Are)

    Chronic illness and homeschooling… can they actually coexist? In this episode, we’re digging into the reality of homeschooling with limited energy, unpredictable health, and a whole lot of societal pressure to “do it all.” We talk about what it really looks like, how to build a sustainable rhythm that works for your family, and why flexibility isn’t just helpful… it’s essential. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is about redefining success, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and creating a homeschool life that actually fits your real, messy, human circumstances. We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.   Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/HMUPatreon⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  And purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/07MZXbn6  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s books here:  101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between - https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Unschooling From Both Sides of the Story - https://a.co/d/02HMo6pN  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    1h 3m
  3. MAR 24

    S4, Ep3: Graphic Novels: The Plot Twist Parents Didn’t See Coming

    Graphic novels are sometimes ignored - and sometimes totally poo-poo’d - and we’re digging into why.  Whether your kid devours them, avoids them, or you’ve never really considered them part of your homeschool at all, this episode might shift how you think about reading. We’re breaking down the myths, the research, and the real-life experience behind graphic novels, including why they’re not “less than” traditional books, how they build serious literacy skills, and why they might actually be one of the most powerful tools in your reading toolbox. If you’ve ever wondered whether graphic novels “count” or stressed about the fact that your kiddo isn’t reading a “real book”… this conversation is for you. Find more data on this topic here:  https://bit.ly/3NTdmA3  *** Don't forget to visit our socials to enter our graphic novel giveaway!! *** Patreon: ⁠https://bit.ly/HMUPatreon⁠  IG:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠⁠  FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠⁠  We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids WIll Talk.   Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/HMUPatreon⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    54 min
  4. MAR 17

    S4, Ep2: Book Review: How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes

    In this episode, we dive into our latest book club pick, How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes by Melinda Wenner Moyer.  The title alone was enough to get our attention. We talk about the research behind raising kind, ethical, community-minded kids and what that actually looks like in real life (not the Instagram version). From empathy and honesty to privilege, accountability, and modeling the behavior we hope to see, we unpack the ideas that resonated with us, the parts that challenged us, and how it all applies to messy, imperfect homeschooling families just trying to raise decent humans. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting it right - or just hope your kids grow up to be good people - this conversation is for you. We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.   Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    1h 12m
  5. MAR 10

    S4, Ep1: The Invisible Labor of Homeschooling (And Why You're So Tired)

    While this episode does offer some practical ideas for lightening the load, it’s mostly a big “yeah, we see you… we feel you” moment for homeschool parents and caregivers. Homeschooling comes with a huge amount of invisible labor.  The curriculum research, the constant decision-making, the emotional regulation, and the mental load of managing your kids’ education and well-being every day… can feel like a lot. In many ways, homeschooling amplifies the behind-the-scenes work that already exists in parenting. And even though we truly love homeschooling and believe in it deeply, that doesn’t mean it isn’t exhausting sometimes. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I didn’t even do that much today… why am I so tired?” - this episode is your reminder that you’re not the only one feeling overwhelmed, and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club will be How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    1h 10m
  6. MAR 3

    S3, Ep 30: Parent vs. Teacher? Exploring Your Role When Homeschooling

    In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most common fears in the homeschool world: will homeschooling damage your relationship with your child? We unpack the idea of the “teacher hat” versus the “parent hat,” talk about where that pressure comes from, and explore what actually causes tension at home (hint: it’s usually not homeschooling itself). Whether you’re just starting out or feeling strain after years in, we share honest reflections, practical shifts, and reassurance that you don’t have to choose between being a connected parent and an effective educator… the two aren’t more closely related than you might think.   We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes : Science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens. Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    57 min
  7. FEB 24

    S3, Ep29: The Truth About the “Right” Way to Homeschool

    Is there actually a “right” way to homeschool? In this episode, we cut through the homeschool aesthetics, color-coded schedules, and curriculum debates to talk about what truly matters - and what absolutely doesn’t. We unpack the non-negotiables (safety, accountability, and avoiding abuse or neglect) and redefine homeschool success as growth, mental health, curiosity, and preparation for real adulthood… not perfect grades or performative achievement. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by comparison or unsure if you’re “doing enough,” this conversation will ground you in what actually counts and remind you that raising safe, capable, emotionally healthy humans is the real goal. We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How toRraise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens. Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    56 min
  8. FEB 17

    S3, Ep28: How to Homeschool Civic Minded and Critical Thinking Kids

    In this episode, we’re digging into what it actually looks like to raise civic-minded, critical-thinking kids in the absolute chaos that is our current world.  We’re talking about how to teach media literacy, logical fallacies, and real civics… not just memorizing the three branches of government, but understanding how power works, how propaganda spreads, and how to ask the most important question of all: who benefits? We share concrete resources, practical ways to explore bias at home, and why empathy isn’t a weakness - it’s an essential civic skill. Because we are not raising kids for this moment. We are raising adults who will live with the consequences of it.  Think of this episode as your lifeline for progressive parenting in the shit storm that is 2026.  -Hopefully this serves as a reminder that you can’t control federal policy, but you can absolutely shape the thinkers sitting at your kitchen table. We’d love to invite you to join our book club.  Reading books among community matters so much. Homeschooling can feel isolating, but processing complex topics alongside like-minded people helps fill your cup, sharpen your thinking, and remind you that you’re not navigating this alone. Our next book club selection is How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes : Science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens. Click here to learn more: ⁠https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI⁠  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!   Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses: Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool⁠  And, purchase the workbook here:  https://a.co/d/fehPA6G  The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum -  ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle⁠  Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - ⁠https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101⁠   Find Meagan’s book - 101 Comebacks to Homeschool Objections: Polite replies, powerful comebacks, and everything in between. - here: https://a.co/d/iTRH14Y  Explore Outschool!  Use code BUDGET50 to save 50% off your first three months of membership. https://outschool.com/  Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you. ⁠https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive.  We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities.   ⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered⁠  Visit our website here:  ⁠https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/⁠  Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!! IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/⁠  FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠  Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered⁠

    57 min
4.6
out of 5
37 Ratings

About

Welcome to Homeschool Moms Unfiltered, where we keep it real for modern homeschoolers. We're not your typical podcast. Tired of the shiny, perfect facade? So are we. Join us as we dive into the messy, unfiltered reality of homeschooling. From navigating curriculum chaos to dealing with daily life challenges, we're here to share our raw experiences and unfiltered thoughts. Tune in for honest conversations for homeschool parents like you. Expect progressive views, an occasional *&!%$, a welcoming community, & a whole lot of relatability. Let's embrace this wonderfully imperfect journey together.

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