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Simple is the New Smart with Zara Fagen, PhD Zara Fagen, PhD
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Zara Fagen, author of "Minimalist Homeschooling," brings strategies and perspectives for keeping your homeschool simple, valuable, and focused. In her biweekly episodes, she's on a mission to prove that less really is more; and Simple really is the New Smart, in your homeschool and your life. Simple is the New Smart is for any homeschooler who wants to trade overwhelm, exhaustion, or self-doubt for clarity, confidence, and some margin in their days. Hear about how to make the most of your resources - including not only your stuff, but also the minutes in your day. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simpleisthenewsmart/support
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53 - 3 Questions to Purge Easily
In this episode of the Simple is the New Smart podcast, Zara is sharing
her top 3, simple, impactful questions for simplifying homeschooling,
scheduling, organizing, and more!
Listen to Simple is the New Smart episode #35: Workshop to Create
Meaning and Impact in Your Homeschool for more on honing in your core
values.
The book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD, is available at
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSONYKDFSK4E&keywords=minimalist+homeschooling&qid=1699218779&sprefix=minimalist+homeschooling%252Caps%252C107&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411df7b089b897088c67d7746418db2d&camp=1789&creative=9325The
Simple is the New Smart Membership is designed for individualized help
for busy homeschool moms who want to simplify, focus, and add value.
Find out more about that here:
https://resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smartLike, Leave a Comment, and hit that Subscribe button!Then, come see us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara Or, Instagram: www.instagram.com/zaraphd
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52 - Faith Every Day: Lent, Resources and Ideas for a little more
Anytime that we are blessed with abundance, the abundance itself can be perverted into an obligation and a burden instead of a blessing. This is true even with the abundance of Scripture and tradition in the Catholic (and Christian faith). Sometimes, we don't know where to start, and which traditions to observe. My best advice: Just start. Start somewhere, and then do some more. Today, I'm starting with the most basic ideas for infusing more faith into every day of homeschooling. Where will you start? What will you add?
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
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51 - We Need a New Word for Minimalism
Plentiful? Does that sound contradictory to minimalism? It's not. That's the word I lean toward. Plenty of resources, plenty of opportunity, and plenty of time! Let's talk about what minimalism REALLY means.
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
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50 - 10 Things Minimalists Need MORE of | Minimalist Homeschooling Gift Guide
Here are 10 things that minimalists will always want more of! Spoiler alert: They're not things (but you can buy and do things to make them happen!). Ready? Let's Go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d0e62926c0d2cb368379151398ecf712&camp=1789&creative=9325 (affiliate link)
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
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49 - BONUS: Journey to Bethlehem Catholic Mom Review
I recently took my children to see "Journey to Bethlehem," and in this bonus episode, I'm talking about my thoughts on the movie. Join the conversation on Spotify and add your comments!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d0e62926c0d2cb368379151398ecf712&camp=1789&creative=9325 (affiliate link)
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
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48 - 4 Mindset Hacks for Homeschooling during the Holidays & How we do it - Minimalist Homeschooling with Simple is the New Smart
In this episode, Zara is talking about the 4 Minimalist Homeschooling Mindset Hacks that help her most during the holiday season, and shares how her season will look.
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simpleisthenewsmart/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simpleisthenewsmart/support
Customer Reviews
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Thank you Zara for these quick bites of homeschool pearls of wisdom and reminders to not stress.
Yes!
Zara is so relatable and gives real-life examples on what to do to start the process of becoming more minimalistic in many area of your life - not just homeschooling.
Love this podcast and the book!!
Her book is life changing ! Is my favorite book, and I think I’ll read it every year.
I joined the Facebook group and is a positive environment full of great tips and encouragement.
And now the podcast is the cherry on top!!