Wonderfully Human Podcast

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  1. 2d ago

    S2, Episode 3: What Do Touch, Balance, Life, and Movement Have to Do With Child Development?

    In this episode, Donovan and Sarah discuss the first four senses of Steiner’s twelve senses in relation to child development. Supporting the development of these senses in each child is foundational for the child’s optimal growth, learning, and engagement in the world. All healthy development builds on the strengthening of the senses. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    S2, Episode 3: What Do Touch, Balance, Life, and Movement Have to Do With Child Development?

  2. Oct 22

    S2, Episode 2: How Do We Navigate Too Much Sensory Input?

    When we are overwhelmed by the immense sensory stimulation in today’s world, our cortisol raises and we live our days in a state of constant stress. In this episode, Sarah and Donovan discuss practical ways to balance this state of being so that we can better care for ourselves and teach our children to care for their minds as well. We must strive to own our minds, our focus, and our attention. And remember that we are beings of nature, not of technology. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    S2, Episode 2: How Do We Navigate Too Much Sensory Input?

  3. Oct 15

    S2, Episode 1: When Should My Child Have a Cell Phone

    Season 2 of Wonderfully Human Conversations is centered on how home and family life can better support the child’s education. In this first episode, Sarah and Donovan discuss smart phones, social media, internet, and the digital world’s access to children. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    S2, Episode 1: When Should My Child Have a Cell Phone

  4. Oct 8

    Special Episode: Michaelmas Deeds

    This Wonderfully Human Conversations begins on a special festival day - Michaelmas. Donovan and Sarah share what the festival means to each of them and how we can go into this next season with intentions for steadiness, courage, and planting seeds for the future. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Special Episode: Michaelmas Deeds

  5. Oct 1

    Episode 13: Practical Ways I Can Support My Child’s (and My Own) Growth

    In Season 1 of the Wonderfully Human Conversations podcast, Sarah’s and Donovan’s conversations centered on how we can create conditions for a beautiful life. In this final episode of Season 1, we discuss practical ways to support these conditions. From simply lighting a candle at mealtime to establishing rhythm to not paying a child for household chores, we have the responsibility as parents and teachers to create these conditions as best we can to provide an environment that nurtures their highest growth. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 13: Practical Ways I Can Support My Child’s (and My Own) Growth

  6. Sep 24

    Episode 12: How Do We Cultivate Wonder, Awe and Reverence in Children and in Ourselves?

    In last week’s episode, we touched on the importance of cultivating wonder, awe, and reverence because these feelings ripen us for inspiration, transformation, courage, strength, and can live deep within us as seeds for future. Cultivating wonder, awe, and reverence sharpen our sense for purpose and meaning in our lives, or our destiny as Rudolf Steiner refers to it. Wonder, awe and reverence are not things that can be taught, but things we must leave space for in our daily lives. Cultivating these things in our children requires us to find them within ourselves, so we can fulfill our own purpose and give meaning to our lives, thereby contributing to the great progression of humanity.To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 12: How Do We Cultivate Wonder, Awe and Reverence in Children and in Ourselves?

  7. Sep 17

    Episode 11: As Parents and Teachers, What Are We Striving to Become?

    In this episode, Donovan and Sarah shift the focus from the children to the adults. What are we striving for in our life journey? We discuss the ideas of destiny and finding purpose and meaning in one’s life. We touch on the stages of life, biography work, and how balancing past experiences with imagination for the future can help us become more aware of our destiny. We bring up the idea of cultivating wonder, awe, and reverence in the adult’s life. To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy, Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 11: As Parents and Teachers, What Are We Striving to Become?

  8. Sep 10

    Episode 10: How Do I Help My Teen Find More Purpose and Meaning in Their Life?

    How do we help our teenagers discover purpose and meaning in an increasingly distracted and self-absorbed world? In this episode, Sarah and Donovan explore why purpose can’t be handed to our children—it must be discovered through meaningful work, reflection, community, and authentic conversations. They discuss the importance of giving teens opportunities to serve others, limiting the pull of technology and social media, sharing our values without imposing them, and creating the space for young people to uncover the unique path that is truly their own.To learn more about Waldorf education and what we are doing to further the movement of an educational approach that develops the whole child, “head, heart, and hands”, visit us at Waldorf Ways and Lotus & Ivy, Waldorf-Inspired Virtual Classes. Read Donovan’s and Sarah’s bios here. Get full access to Wonderfully Human Podcast at wonderfullyhumanpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 10: How Do I Help My Teen Find More Purpose and Meaning in Their Life?
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