109 episodes
It's Possible Podcast Aimee And John Fairbanks
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Life is a circus.
Join Aimee and John as they navigate family, business, and everything in between and how we are making it all possible.
What are we learning?
What do we think?
What you see/hear is what you get...
This podcast is for us and you are along for the ride.
Enjoy!
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Ep. 104 - US Education Failure: Teachers
Aimee and John discuss the state of the American education system and debate possible reforms.
They analyze problems like declining standards, the role of standardized testing, and how technology could be better utilized.
They also consider historical influences on our model of public schooling and differing philosophical views.
Parents and educators interested in improving outcomes for students will find this conversation thought-provoking as the hosts candidly discuss both challenges and potential solutions.
We promise that everyone will be left feeling offended.
The It's Possible Podcast are the thoughts, musings, tips, and principles from a husband and wife on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Ep. 102 - Teens Don't Make Plans Like They Used To and It's Weird
John and Aimee discuss how technology and social media have changed the way teenagers interact and socialize.
As old millennials, they talk about their own childhood experiences in the pre-internet era and how kids today have constant access to their friends online.
They express concern that this is fueling rising rates of depression among teens due to a lack of in-person connection.
John and Aimee also talk about their son Michael making his high school baseball team and getting positive feedback from teammates and coaches IRL.
They hope sports and extracurriculars can help fill the social void for today's youth.
The It's Possible Podcast are the thoughts, musings, tips, and principles from John and Aimee Fairbanks on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Ep. 101 - US Founding Fathers: Ben Franklin
This episode of the podcast discusses religion, education, and hypocrisy in American history through the lens of some founding fathers of the USA.
Hosts John and Aimee debate the role of religious adherence and cultural norms over time.
They also analyze Ben Franklin's remarkable scientific mind as a child and reflect on how technology may have limited similar minds today.
They talk about the value of reading, critical thinking, and allowing ideas to develop slowly without distraction in an age of constant stimulation.
The It's Possible Podcast are the thoughts, musings, tips, and principles from John and Aimee Fairbanks on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Ep. 100 - Fast Food and Teenage Brains
John and Aimee dive into a wide-ranging conversation touching on everything from rising fast food costs to their children's unusual interests and cooking experiments.
They discuss ideas for a cat cafe business and debate the complex social dynamics of religion, gender roles, and teenage relationships.
They begin the discussion around the value of written history and gaining multiple perspectives to truly understand figures like Benjamin Franklin & historical figures. This will definitely be a topic for further episodes.
John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Ep. 99 - The Struggle for Change in Small Town America
In this episode we discuss the challenges of enacting positive change in small, insular communities. We debate issues like low pay for youth program workers, resistance to new ideas, and the difficulty of modernizing institutions that have remained stagnant for decades.
We also touch on the pride locals take in traditional ways of life and skepticism of outsiders.
To end, we dive into conversations that will continue into future episodes of our recent nerding out to US history figures, biographies, and more.
John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Ep. 98 - 2023 Year In Review
Here is our annual year in review of 2023. We hit highs and lows from the past year: ankle surgeries, health issues, family, vacations, sports, and more. Enjoy!
John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, education, farming, and the circus that is their life.
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Customer Reviews
I LOVE It!!!
Authentic, unique & relatable! Aimee & John are themselves. That’s why you fall in love with their story & their family. What they share provides insight about business, virtual administration & balancing life. So interested to hear how this podcast evolves. Just a humble couple taking a leap of faith into what they know will make them happiest.