10 episodes

What if we approached life as if it mattered? The manner of living we engage in now, lays patterns and foundations for our children's future. Join Raine, a mother, writer, educator, for a deep dive into the interconnected nature of everything. Let's work together to nourish emerging families and write a new cultural story - a story of connection, love and wonder. Visit the blog at www.rainesillito.ca

Life As If It Mattered Raine Sillito

    • Society & Culture

What if we approached life as if it mattered? The manner of living we engage in now, lays patterns and foundations for our children's future. Join Raine, a mother, writer, educator, for a deep dive into the interconnected nature of everything. Let's work together to nourish emerging families and write a new cultural story - a story of connection, love and wonder. Visit the blog at www.rainesillito.ca

    Summer Break is Over

    Summer Break is Over

    A brief check in after the summer break and some thoughts on mothering. Regular episodes will return this winter! Join me for Season 2 when the snow flies.

    • 3 min
    8. Learning happens all the time

    8. Learning happens all the time

    A little ramble about the struggles with virtual learning, the real purpose of education, and what really matters when supporting children's learning. Recorded while living real life, while my two children play at my feet. Send your thoughts on learning to rainesillito@gmail.com

    • 29 min
    7. Everything is Interconnected

    7. Everything is Interconnected

    A brief ramble on holism and how it relates to how we live. Recorded spontaneously while my kids read books at my feet. Because life is beautifully messy and complex, everything is connected. The manner of living we engage in is what lays the patterns for evolution. A holistic approach is needed in these weird and wild times. Send your thoughts to rainesillito@gmail.com

    • 16 min
    6. Revisiting the heart brain connection

    6. Revisiting the heart brain connection

    Ultimately, nurturing mother's nurtures children. I briefly revisit the heart brain connection and why it's important to nurture mom's, babies and the emerging family. Visit www.rainesillito.ca to become a Patreon supporter, explore more resources and join the conversation.

    • 29 min
    5. Natural learning and challenging times for children

    5. Natural learning and challenging times for children

    A conversation with Aimee of Good Food Unearthed about holism, children, learning and the impact of challenges children are facing right now. We need to be aware of what's impacting our children (and how) so that we can make informed choices in caring for our children. You can find Aimee's work here: https://goodfoodunearthed.com/ Visit rainesillito.ca for more resources and send your questions to rainesillito@gmail.com

    • 36 min
    4. Creating a Heart Centered Story

    4. Creating a Heart Centered Story

    Story fields shape what is and is not possible in our society. If we can influence the story field around us, we shape what is possible. Join me on Patreon to support the podcast. www.patreon.com/rainesillito

    • 11 min

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