Podcasts about resourcesmy

Nothing moves people like a story. More than mere facts, and more than promotions or advertising, a good story makes us feel something. We relate to it. We want to take action, even if it's just talking about the story some more. Here's an example of how powerful storytelling can be – for people trying to improve their lives and for a gym or fitness studio.Gary shared his story with me, which I then shared with my audience… and the beautiful way it circled back to him was profound.If you want to grow your audience and move them to join your club, you can't talk about yourself all the time. Remember the stories are rarely about you, the fitness professional. Make them about your clients and prospects, help them connect to each other and to the power of healthy living — and you can't go wrong. ResourcesMy new course to motivate men over 50 to get off the couch and into fitnessLife Priority Supplements -- Affiliate Discount  herePrime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

I'm letting you in on a Q&A session with my premium coaching group where we cover how to cultivate joy, relinquish control, and become more open-hearted. I've been seeing questions and content popping up about narcissism and how to release that energy, so I provide prompts to ask yourself if you feel like you have a narcissist in your life. I also touch on letting go of the ways that you might be holding yourself back from manifesting what you truly desire, whether it's in your career, relationship, health, or any other aspect of your life. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Tuning into the thoughts that create your emotions Tips for building a daily self-love practice How to get grounded and stay within your powerA technique for releasing the energetic charge that trauma carries Advice for how to approach conversations with your lover about how you want to feel seen and loved The infinite power of curiosity RESOURCESMy book: Embrace Abundance CONNECT WITH DANETTEFollow Danette: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayListen to ManifestivalWork With Danette Mentioned in this episode:Coaching on PodcastApply to be coached by Danette on the podcast!Sleep VisualizationGet your Free Sleep Visualization

Winter is upon us again in the Northern hemisphere, so this week I'm resharing my episode on rituals for winter.First, I invite you to notice what winter looks and feels like where you live. Because many of us don't celebrate a “white” Christmas and not everywhere looks like a Bavarian ski village in December.Then, I invite you to notice what winter feels like energetically in your body. Do you feel exhausted and need to hibernate? Or do you experience a deep permission to turn inward and tend to yourself?For me, winter is the Dream Time. And during this period of less light, I embrace the fertile void and doing less.In this episode, I also share my rituals of dream-journalling, being with fire or flame, working with pine essence, winter kitchen magic, sauna or bathing magic, tracking the sunlight, and easeful intention setting.ResourcesMy dream teachers: Liz Migliorelli and Grandmother Sarah Maclean BicknellMilla Prince‘s wisdom of Finnish sauna traditionsRoot & Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self

Belonging is back! After my winter hibernation, I find myself craving a little vernal worship. So this episode is all about ancestral rituals and practices for spring.First, I share lessons I learned while wintering, including my stepping away from social media, making my life small, and my seasonal self-care wheel. Then we dive into the pleasure of seeds, greens, flowers, eggs, honey, and milk. I offer my favorite practices for planting, cooking, nourishing yourself, and connecting with ancestral rituals for spring.“You are the seed. I am the seed. We are encoded with the DNA of all that came before us. We are the heirloom seed. What needs to be activated in us now? “ResourcesMy winter self-care wheelReel for making pestoNettle soup recipe (with potatoes)Marysia MiernowskaSister SpinsterBloom Generation FlowersBelonging Episode #77: Mothering the Mothers with Rachelle Garcia SeligaBelonging Episode #69: Motherhood, Grief, and the Grandmother Hypothesis with Amber Magnolia HillMedicine Stories Episode #67: Harvesting Light: The Alchemy of Sun & Human w/Nadine Artemis

Do you know how to create a system? How to document the steps? And then how to review and refine your system? Listen in on Episode 52 of Just One Simple Thing as I share my simple process for creating simple system.While I love organizing people and events and ideas, I am personally one of the most unorganized people you know. If I had a dollar for every number in my phone screen notification bubbles, I'd finally have that six-figure business all the gurus rave about.But even in the middle of my mess, I have some key, documented systems that keep things flowing in my ministry and business. The last episode of Just One Simple Thing kicked off the Simplify with Systems series. We covered exactly what a system is and why you need it. If you missed it, head back to Episode 51 and check it out.In this episode, I'll share with you my simple process for creating simple systems.We start with decidingwhat process we need to create a system for. Here are some criteria to consider.The ones you use most oftenOnes that are complicatedOnes you're likely to get helpOnes you are likely to forgetNext, you want to document the steps you currently take to complete this task.Now you need to pick the type of system you want to use. In Episode 51, we talked about checklists, workflows, and automated systems and when to use each of them. Refer back to that episode and pick a place to start.That will give you a basic system. So next, you want to review and refine the system by eliminating, delegating, and automating.Eliminate unnecessary stepsEliminate anything out of sequence.Eliminate recycles.Delegate anything that someone else can do.Automate things that are done very frequently.Automate things that are labor-intensive.Automate things with steps that may be easily missed or need frequent monitoring.ACTION STEPIf you didn't grab the system creation worksheet last week, head over to my free Facebook group, Plan & Pray with Do A New Thing and download your copy. Use it to create a system for something that is holding you back with busy work in your business or ministry. Snap a picture of your worksheet and share it on social media using the hashtag #justonesimplething. Tag me @doanewthing so I can cheer you on. I can't wait to see the systems you create. In the next episode, I'll share details on two of my favorite systems ...the idea capture system, and the client lead followup system. I'll see you there!RESOURCESMy friend Jamie Russell is starting a new podcast, Faith & Funnels. Be sure to listen and subscribe for great ideas that will step up your marketing efforts.Book Recommendation: Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive by Jordan Raynor++++++++++Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it's worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the side?I have good news for you. It is possible. It is worth it. You can do it. Download the Honor System Guide, to help you honor all the work God has given you to do.

About This EpisodeBuilding an email list can be intimidating, but it’s possible to do it while providing authentic value for your readers and clients.Key PointsWhy an email list is necessary even for introverted entrepreneursReframe how we look at email newslettersTips on creating a freebie opt-inTips on where to put your signup formMaking the most of your methodsLinks and ResourcesMy email marketing platform FlodeskMy blogQuiz: what’s the ingredient X missing from your Instagram?Quiz: What’s your brand personality?My quiz creation platform InteractStruggling with Instagram for your business?Grab my FREE guide - Optimise Your Instagram Strategy.Are we Instagram friends yet? Come say hi!Join the Marketing for Introverted Women Entrepreneurs community on Facebook. We’re a small supportive group!Interested in being a podcast guest? Apply here.

New Homeschooler Resources Series.These suggestions are more "traditional" in style. They are sometimes a good jumping off point for parents coming from a school setting. You can change curriculum ANY TIME or decide to use no curriculum at all!!Language Arts is such a HUGE subject and this is a tiny intro to what's available. There are so many more programs out there to explore as needed and as you are ready to dive deeper.Here is the Guide for all subjects but below are the links for Language Arts specifically:Spectrum Language Arts-workbookhttps://www.rainbowresource.com/category/2361/Spectrum-Language-Arts-2015.htmlEvan-Moor Language Arts-workbook (many to choose from depending on need)https://www.evan-moor.com/series?specs=1921Literature (For grade 3 and up. For younger grades just read a loud and enjoy)I’d choose a few good novels and do a literature study to round out the year. You get to read a good book, discuss various issues it addresses, explore genre, and can practice writing with various assignments. (These can be read-a-louds or independently read.)Teachers Pay Teachers has a great variety of literature studies-print on demand https://www.teacherspayteachers.comThe kids can choose their own novels if you want but perhaps use the grade level reading lists to choose from if you need help (you can google for more reading lists too)https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/17-18/guided-reading-book-lists-by-level/Brave Writer Arrow is another literature study that is highly recommended and FUN! These have preselected books. Grades 3-6ishhttps://store.bravewriter.com/collections/mechanics-and-literature/products/the-arrowSpelling City is a free app you can use for spelling practice if you really want spelling. Kindergraden/1st and those needing reading supportReading/Reading ComprehensionReading Eggs/Reading Eggspress -on line Reading Eggs is for younger kids learning to read and Eggspress is for older kids working on fluency and comprehension https://readingeggs.com/aboutExplode the Code-on line or workbookhttps://www.explodethecode.com (on line version)https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study/explode-the-code/about-the-program (workbook version)Beginning readers (find at most stores or amazon)Nora Gaydo’s Now I’m Reading seriesBOB booksHandwriting:Handwriting Without Tearshttps://www.lwtears.com I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is the Guide for all subjects but below are the links for science specifically:Real Science Odyssey (RSO)-text/work bookhttps://www.pandiapress.com/real-science-odyssey/Generation Genius (K-8, adding 6-8 this fall) -on linehttps://www.generationgenius.comMystery Science-K-5-on line, has virtual labs or you can follow along at home (you can get a year free with the basic service) https://mysteryscience.comEvan Moor Daily Science-workbook https://www.evan-moor.com/daily-science-grade-1-teacher%27s-edition-printScience can be enhanced with field trips, videos, books, and hands on exploration.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is the Guide for all subjects but below are the links for social studies specifically:History Quest-text and workbook (Early Times/ Ancients only available now. Multiple ages of kids can do together) https://www.pandiapress.com/history-quest/Curiosity Chronicles-text and workbookhttps://www.curiositychronicles.org180 Day of Social Studies-workbookhttps://www.rainbowresource.com/category/6445/180-Days-of-Social-Studies.htmlLiberty Kids-Early American history PBS series-free on youtubeYou can find coordinating worksheets on line if needed. (Ages 7-12ish)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeaIWvdbER3Ic90BzhPsH2aJ5KI3UtmM*If you are unsure of which history period to cover I’d suggest GEOGRAPHY instead. You can focus on world or US geography and find coordinating workbooks. You can add in culture studies for areas kids are more interested in by adding books, videos, museums, and field trips.Solid Workbook sources-Spectrum, Evan-Moor, DK Whatever you do, be sure to use museums, historical sites, books, and other resources to round out the subject.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So many new parents are realizing that homeschooling works great for their child and they want to jump into the homeschool community. But it can be overwhelming with all the choices out there for curriculum. I compiled popular well regarded curriculum suggestions by subject and put it into this guideHomeschool Curriculum GuideThis podcast episode highlights the math suggestions and the next 3 episodes will highlight the other core subjects.The math suggestions are in the guide above but also specifically linked hereMath Mammoth-workbookhttps://www.mathmammoth.com/Complete programBeast Academy-on line or workbookhttps://beastacademy.comComplete programSpectrum Math-workbookhttps://www.carsondellosa.com/search-results/?q=spectrum%20mathCovers all state standards but I’d add more practice with a math app or games if your child needs more reviewSingapore Math-text and workbookhttps://www.singaporemath.com(There are different versions to choose from, choosing the newest is likely best)Teaching Textbooks-online streaming program with workbook as a backup http://www.teachingtextbooks.comWe love this program BUT I only suggest this for short term use if you have a kid struggling and needs something engaging. It does not follow typical standards so might not cover all a “typical” grade would cover in a year but it DOES work great for some kids who dislike math, need review, and need something engaging. If you use it from the start it covers all the math skills, however, it may leave gaps if only using for 1 year. But having a child that hates math and not progressing with a program is not productive either. This program is wonderful for some kids who hated math and didn’t understand it but needed something different. The levels DO NOT match grades, so use the placement test to determine level. I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many parents new to homeschooling often immediately think “what curriculum or program should I buy” when in reality, that question should be much further down the list. Every family comes to homeschooling for different reasons but regardless of that reason, a parent should really take some time to think about what they want for their child’s education, as well as, what their child needs to learn best. These are two separate issues to think about. Both are are very important though to determine how to move forward in determining how and what to teach your child(ren). The good news is there are a variety of social media groups, blogs, articles, and books to learn from and get insight for your educational needs. It’s important to take time to research, think and formulate your own educational philosophies and needs for YOU and YOUR CHILD. Once you think a bit deeper about your needs, you may find that what you want for your child isn’t “traditional” and you want something more natural or developmental. On the flip side, you may find that you want something more rigorous and challenging. Each child is different and it will be easier to target curriculum or programs that might work for you and your child once you dive deeper into these ideas.Here’s a list of well regarded books to explore education and homeschooling as a larger issue. It’s by no means an exhaustive list and there are many books available through your library e media, amazon, Kindle, or perhaps even a fellow homeschooler can loan you one. Reading just a few of these will very likely get you thinking differently about education and sharpen your educational goals. You will find it’s much easier to continue your homeschool journey with a better foundation.Educational Realities (or why you should homeschool)Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor GattoWhy Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School by Blake Boles (releasing soon)Free to Learn by Peter Gray John Holt-any of his booksHomeschool Styles/Philosophies The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart (www.bravewriter.com)The Unschooling Journey by Pam LaricchiaUnschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom by Kerry McDonald, forward by Peter Gray Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education By Susan Wise BauerA Literary Education by Emily Cook How to booksProject Based Learning by Blair Lee & Samantha CookThe Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer (caveat:this is a lengthy book that can feel intimidating and overwhelming, however, if used as a guide, it can be very helpful for those interested in a more rigorous and/or classical education model)Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks for Homeschool CurriculumI would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Run Spot Run was my kindergarten books. The action words were so clear cut and easy to understand. We come to understand sitting or sleeping is action. Faith is an action. Being is an action. I am. Am is the action.Melissa expressed gratitude for her body’s ability to move right now and the fulfillment she gets from training. We can gain muscle memory by working our spirit and body in harmony. Our physical and spiritual can be one.The present is the only place we can take action. Our emotions inspire and drive us to make changes.Today I give myself permission to Act in Faith and LoveI am present. I am a gift acting now.I am abundant in time, space, and resourcesMy body and spirit are in harmonyI am harmonyI am inviting more abundance by acting in faith in Jesus ChristLove motivates for a movementI am loveClick Here for more info on living a life of gratitude.Click Here to find out how to join the Gratitude Call live every weekday morning at 7 am Mountain Time.Click Here to join the “Breakthrough with Gratitude!” Facebook Group. Check out the NEW! Daily GPS Planner. It’s a Gratitude Journal and Planner in one! There is space to write your Inspired Shortcuts, record all your thoughts and impressions from The Daily Gratitude Call and even pages to help you stay focused on your Path of Purpose!To have a 15 minute conversation with Wylene Benson and gain new perspective on an area you desire to change, schedule a time on her calendar by going to this link: askwylene.comTo work more closely with Wylene, become a North Star Navigator! click here to learn more about her new book The Seven Gateways – Your Map to Integrity in Life and Business and the life-changing North Star Navigator Course that so many have discovered to be the key to living a life of purpose, fulfillment and happiness!Support the show (https://wylenebenson.com)

In this episode I share some silver linings and positive things that have come out of this situation.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I just wanted to check in with others and discuss the current situation.There's a lot of pressure on people and releasing the pressure is important to stay healthy during this unprecedented time.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to a great interview with Meg Grooms of Homeschool Gameschool about gameschooling, adapting games to meet your needs, and learning with games.You can also find her on Facebook at Homeschool Gameschool with Meg Groomsand she has a very helpful and active Facebook group for Gameschooling Meg's website has tons of great reviews and lists of games for ALL ages. She has great lists for games by theme, academic subject, and grades that are very helpful! Check out her site!I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most annoying phase a woman has to deal with when she feels like she's ready to open herself again? The past failed relationships. It creeps like a thief into the night, that left you confused, skeptic, and overly comparing your ex to the next guy you are with. But, it's a big NO! Focusing on what didn't work will never get to the results that you wanted. Give yourself the chance to become the woman of substance. To heal. To be secured and loved by yourself. The clarity to claim faults, and be able to move on and learn from the past, and can love again. Because we deserve to love and being loved. But having those negative thoughts bugging your mind will never get you anywhere. These concepts create the results. Deal with the negativity that constantly parades inside your head, and take action! Be open and enjoy the moment. I know, it's easier said than done, but I am here to help you to have the right mindset and attract the ideal person into your life. Topics in this episodeThe big DON'T in your search for loveBe the woman who can attract the ideal person in your lifeNever limit yourself in the type of person you should be drawn to.Let's own up to our mistakes, our flaws, and bad choices, and learn from them. Stay open, and allow physical space to growFocusing on things that didn't work will shut you off from the right person who's coming inYour thoughts will create results which either make or break youMoving on is not a walk-in-the-park process, and tips on how to make it are a plus!ResourcesMy heartbreak story: https://clairetheheartbreakcoach.com/podcast/2019/4/1/my-heartbreak-storyBeing single should never be a problem: https://clairetheheartbreakcoach.com/podcast/2020/2/3/being-single-should-never-be-a-problem

These last 2 decades (and before) started with a pretty slim selection of homeschool material. It was certainly a growing market but most of the curriculum and programs were Christian publishers and not a huge amount of variety beyond the “school at home” model with textbooks and workbooks. I think “unit studies” was the main popular variation at the time.There was little secular material and most people were usually “secularizing” christian programs to make it work for them.As homeschooling became more known, more curriculum and programs were developed and many of those original ones are still available today with many updates and tweaks based on homeschooler feedback. Now there area a wide variety of religious and secular choices which is wonderful for all of us.This period started with limited access to the internet and a fraction of the resources available to us today. I remember started with 60 minutes a MONTH of internet service and Id set a timer and try to search for information on the Mothering forum to start and then later on the Well Trained Mind forum which was a major source of homeschool information at the time.Id have to make lists of things I wanted to search for to optimize my time.Thankfully that changed relatively quickly to more time and then the homeschool world really started to expand for a lot of people who may have been isolated or just lost and not knowing what to do next. By the start of this decade in 2010 it was a whole new world of information.Since 2010 more and more parents have come to homeschooling due to outside influences such as vaccine laws (as in California), school shootings, bullying, and sometimes oppressive or discriminatory school policies. While its frustrating and challenging to have to make a decision like this based on issues like this, so many parents have exercised their rights and taken a stand to show that these practices and issues are NOT acceptable and they will make other choices in the best interests of their children. Linked to this is the rise in on line programs for homeschoolers. Many parents may not feel qualified to teach their children or simply didn’t know what to do so if they had to bring them home to learn, they wanted resources to do it for them when possible. This is still a growing area in the homeschool world and there continues to be a need for quality on line programming but there is a lot out there now that is being utilized.Another change Ive seen in the decade is a slow move from “labeled” homeschooling to a more eclectic one. For a while it was very popular to pick a style of homeschooling such as classical or Charlotte mason or waldorf, etc. I think this was often more from a standpoint of finding resources that worked together but it was also a way to find like minded people on line and in person that shared some of your education ideas.These styles and groups certainly still exist but I’ve seen a shift to a more eclectic mindset and using whatever works for each child. There is no one “right” way as we all know but i think the acceptance of more variation has definitely happened.Some of you may laugh as this but I think we have as a whole, become more opinionated! Opinions are fine, of course, but my gosh, the level of “my way” vs “your way” on FB groups and social media as become a bit out of control and crazy. I definitely agree that there has always been disagreement about issues on social media but the level of disrespect and vitriol has increased behind hidden screens and that is a sad and frustrating change. Another change is in the community at large. We have more resources available to us than ever before with community classes and field trips and partnerships with community organizations, libraries, businesses, community colleges, and even private schools in some cases. Our kids can take art, dance, science classes, lego engineering, and so many more opportunities in so many places. Obviously, some areas have more resources than others. But hopefully these models will continue to spread and sometimes it just takes a homeschool parent to approach a business to suggest a class or event for it to happen. So continue to reach out!Finally, the best thing that has changed is that more kids than ever are getting an individualized education that fits their needs best. No more suffering in silence in a classroom or parents being told their child can’t be taught or not paying attention or whatever “not normal” thing that isn’t fitting in with a classroom model. The child just needed something different! I like to think we have more creative, happy, curious, and well rounded kids than ever due to homeschooling.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I share a bit of homeschool gratitude and hope you will reflect on your homeschool and think about what you're grateful for as well.Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and wonderful visits with family and friends.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I talk about the importance of a mid-semester review and some different issues to consider and think about. It might be time to tweak how you do things or maybe it's necessary to ditch a program or extracurricular activity. It might be a time to find something new or a time to just take a breath and re-evaluate what's working and what's not. I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the upcoming NaNoWriMo project (National Novel Writing Month) that takes place every November. This is a great FREE resource to encourage writing. It's often a gateway to writing for many people and can really lead to success in the writing world. I've known a few people that have had great success using NaNoWriMo to write their first novel.Moira Ward was interviewed last month on writing and she started out with NaNoWriMo too. Don't forget to check out her work on her web site.NaNoWriMo has lots of great FREE resources that can be used in a variety of ways and I encourage you to check them out to see if some of the activities will work for your student. You can use some of the more structured lessons or leave that all behind and just write! Follow your child's lead. Be sure to leave the editing out of this! This is all about getting their ideas on paper and their voice heard. You can deal with grammar and spelling later. This is all about getting their ideas on paper.Both these links have GREAT information for educatorsNaNoWriMo Young Writers Program NaNoWriMo Teaching ResourcesMake this fun and cater to your child. If they want colored paper, color pencils, blank books, etc. then let them use whatever they like. You can set goals according to your child's style. You can have a time limit each day, a certain number of words each day, fill a page each day, etc. Don't stress about the details, just make it a fun special writing event. I encourage the parent to write WITH the child each day and take the time to really engage in the activity. You also might want to make it special and have some treats to eat or tea while you write or light a candle on the table, etc. Make this as much or as little as you think your child will respond to.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning, and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I discuss the broad spectrum of "alternative education" and how important it is for our kids to learn in a variety of ways. Life learning is always happening and sometimes we need to change how we think of learning and that's not strictly academic but also the "soft skills" that are just as important. I also share how it's important to make connections in your community to set up classes, events, or other learning opportunities if your child is wanting or needing those type of opportunities.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I discuss the 4 main types of groups I've encountered over the almost 15 years I've been homeschooling. There are obviously lots of variance within these types of groups but this is just a general overview.This is good information to think about not only for those that are looking for a group but also for group leaders/members to be aware of what type of group they are when asked by a new person.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I share tips about finding your homeschool tribe or community and things to be aware of as you search. Some tips to finding groups: google state homeschool groups, search FB groups, ask questions on larger groups to find private FB groups that may not be searchable. SEA Homeschoolers on FB is a national group that is very active and you can ask questions about specific states and people will share local resources. I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen for some ideas to change things up and spice up your homeschool day when things get a little stale or when you need a break in your daily schedule.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonus episode on saving for college early! Of course, not everyone needs to attend college but for those that think their children MIGHT attend college, it's time to start preparing early....early as in infancy! Even if they don't attend higher education or trade school, you will have money saved. Listen why I'm so passionate about this.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first episode of season 3. Thank you for listening for the last year and a half!In this episode I share reminders about not needing to stick with grades and curriculum and to have more of a learning mindset that focuses on the individual child. Grades and curriculum can be a resource and guide, but don't be afraid to take what you need and leave the rest. If it's not working, don't think something is wrong with your child, it's the curriculum that isn't working for your child! So find something else that does work.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.com where you can listen directly if needed.Check me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books, resources for learning and snapshots of our homeschool life.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even though we may not think of professional development in the same way as other jobs, homeschool parents/teachers still often need training, support, and resources. There are many opportunities for homeschoolers to learn and receive support including conferences (in person and online), webinars, FB groups, books, local support groups, etc.Often times we don't need to learn something new, but rather, we need what we know to be validated. This is really important to realize!!Taking advantage of some of the many support resources is important to get motivated, destressed, and learning whatever it is that you need.I highlight the upcoming SEA Homeschool Online Symposium that is coming up July 22-26. They have an incredible line up of speakers and topics and I highly recommend checking it out. Dr Peter Gray is one of the many speakers that I'm looking forward to.Sea Homeschoolers has a lot of on line resources, as well as, a very active large FB group for secular homeschoolers.I would greatly appreciate it if you enjoyed the podcast, please leave me a review wherever you listen to podcasts to help my search-ability. Thank you in advance!Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is a great time for learning but parents sometimes feel the need to fill their kid's time. It's important to let them be bored and come up with their own ideas! We also need be cautious not to turn everything into a "lesson" and kill the joy of it. My daughter made a list of things to do this summer and posted it for the days she was bored and needed ideas. I added to this list and shared some of the ideas that we can share with our kids...but only after we encourage them to come up with their own ideas first!Homemade popciclesSummer scrapbookWriting letters to friends and/or relatives or find a Pen PalMake a comic bookPaint Rocks or shellsGeocachingCreate a board game or make up a new game/rules with an existing gamePlant a fairy gardenLego ChallengesBike RidesPlan and cook a family meal (make it a weekly thing)Write book reviews of summer reads and share them at the library, with friends, or FB pagesWhittling/wood workingScavenger huntsCreate a skit or dance routine to share with friends/familySidewalk art with chalk (decorate for the 4th of July)FORTS! Blanket forts, box forts, and anything you can find forts!Balloon animalsLearn to play the ukuleleSewing with feltPerler bead art Painting dayDrawing challenges (how to draw books from the library)BowlingLibrary challenges: Let kids find books on certain topics Visit a nursing home and play games, puzzles, or read a loudSummer tools to have on hand:bug catcherbinocularsmagnifying glassCarson Microbrite Plus pocket microscopenotebook/nature journalfield guides for your areatweezers/tongsFind me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I discuss the difference between equal and fair and why that's important.Life isn't always equal or fair and it's important for kids to understand the difference and what that means in life.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another year has flown by and it's time to recap, review, and revise what worked, what didn't, and what we need to change.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"My child has no interests....they just play video games all day." This type of comment is the basis of this episode and I discuss the fact the child definitely has an interest and why it's valid and worthwhile. A parent's idea of a "valid" interest is not always the same as a child's idea and we need to bridge that gap and support our kids.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I know it's that time of year because all the FB groups are discussing plans for the next school year and wanting ideas on new math programs.....I share my ideas on changing up programs and the ever important advice of "If it's not broke, don't fix it."I share lots of tips on how to search for new resources and how to be sure it will work for your student AND you, the teacher.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been to a comic con (conference)? Ever wondered what goes on there and if they are educational?In this episode I talk about my own experiences with fandom cons, specifically, WonderCon, from last weekend. I share the many ways that cons can be educational and how comics can really engage students around important subjects such as diversity, politics, and socioeconomic issues.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I briefly discuss the Spring Equinox and what that means for our family. We will be spending a lot more time outdoors and exploring and I will be releasing new episodes every 2 weeks instead of every week. For almost a year I've been trying to post episodes weekly, but spending more time with my kids, homeschooling, and outside means less time on line, thus the change to every other week.The Spring Equinox is also this month's full moon, sometimes referred to as the Worm Moon or the Sap Moon. There are many ways to celebrate the changing of the seasons including nature walks, looking for changes in nature, and planting.I shared 2 books on the spring equinox:A New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox by Wendy PfefferThe Spring Equinox Celebrating the Greening of the Earth By Ellen JacksonI also read one of my favorite books, I'm In Charge of Celebrations by Byrd Baylor and illustrated by Peter Parnall.This book is a must read for spring and I hope others will check it out, as well as other books by Byrd Baylor.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Homeschoolers are busy! We have classes, lessons, field trips, play dates, etc. Sometimes our schedules are crazy!Sometimes it seems we are constantly gone and aren’t getting any “school work” done. And honestly, sometimes I think this is technically true. We will get to Friday and I’ll realize they completed all of 2 math lessons, 1-2 pages of their grammar book and did no writing except the grocery list and “don’t eat this” on their box off cereal they picked at the store. We start to question what we are doing.....we wonder if our kids are suffering for it educationally and how do we “catch up?" We are notoriously always feeling “behind.” But if we really stop and look at the big picture, they are living life and learning to manage in reality. IMO the school day is an artificial construct that doesn’t mimic real life. It’s a bubble. You’re dealing with same age peers and this is the only time in real life this is done. Even in college, you have a variety of ages in classes. But with homeschooling most activities are mixed ages and often dealing with adults in ways that many kids don’t get to deal with adults regularly. I absolutely love to see homewchool kids having in depth convos with adults about something and the adults are enthralled and often comment afterwards how impressed they are. This communication is a real skill that is necessary but also needs to be practiced and experienced. Running from activity to activity and managing schedules and learning about things as they come up IS real life. Managing time and juggling activities and multitasking are important to learn and practice....but they are also important to learn without the major stress of a bad grade or losing sleep because an assignment is due the next day and there simply isn’t enough time in a day to complete it.Yes, I agree learning to read, write, and math are all important, but it’s been shown over and over these skills dont have to be learned with a text and workbook and lectures. These skills can be learned thru usage and real life and necessity. And there isn’t an age guideline on these life skills, no grades that must be followed. People give examples all the time of kids learning years worth of grammar or math in a few months because they are mature enough to process the info and it’s comes easy when they’re ready. They also learn more deeply when the information is relevant such as science or history when they are at a tidepool experiencing the sea life or walking through a museum and want to learn more about a time period or person. I know many homeschool parents will tell you, myself included, that we’ve learned so much with our kids that we never learned in school because we are engaged with the info and learning in a meaningful way. I wanted to share this today to remind you not to worry about getting behind or not doing enough, because I can assure you, they are learning more than you think! Give yourself permission to stop stressing about it and enjoy the ride! Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Homeschooling can be challenging this time of year with cold, snow, and rain. Cabin fever can set in and we get bored with our current curriculum or model. Today I want to talk about interest led learning because it might be a great option to get out of this "rut" we get in or it might just be something that you're curious about.Interest led learning is basically following your child's interest for a topic and deep diving in all aspects of the topic.Kids are curious but their attention span might be short. Don't get discouraged if they jump from interest to interest and don't stick with an interest for the long term. We never know when they are planting seeds in their brain that will be of use later on down the line. We never know when that one interest might be a long term passion, as well.Interest led learning is not an all or nothing endeavor. It can work with the curriculum or model you are using. You can use interest led learning one day a week or one week a month or maybe just in the summer. You can make it work however it might work best for you. In the hard months of February or March, maybe take a break from your regular model and just take a few weeks or month to focus on their interests. You can still gain academic skills such as writing or math thru a variety of methods. They may write reviews, reports, budget for a trip, use maps to plan a trip and learn geography. These unique activities are learning at it's best in my opinion.If you want to learn more about interest led learning just google for blogs, articles, and youtube videos. There are a lot of resources out there to use and get ideas from.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The idea of homeschooling can be confusing and overwhelming for anyone just starting out. There's so much information out there, it's hard to know where to start. Even experienced homeschoolers still struggle with many of the same issues.In this episode I share 5 "don'ts" (and a bonus) to save the new homeschooler some time and money. Even an experienced homeschooler can benefit from most of these tips as well.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I share my great experience at Gameschoolcon and how you can use gameschooling in your homeschool.So what is gameschooling? I don’t think there is any hard and fast definition other than learning thru games. and this is learning thru a variety of games from board games to video games to sports and active games. Some people use games a lot in their educational model and others use it as a supplement or reinforcement. Whatever works for you and your children is great.The wonderful thing about games is that it can appeal to many different learning styles or needs. A visual learner can be attracted to the colors and pictures and layout of a game and enjoy the pathways that need to be followed. Obviously a video game is very visual and can engage a child in ways a book cant. An auditory learner can learn thru the spoken language of the game and instructions and conversation between players. The sound effects in a video game may hold their attention and help them connect with the information being gained. A kinesthetic or hands on learner can obviously learn better by simply moving the game pieces thru the game and handling cards or rolling dice. They obviously use hand eye coordination with video games and lots of physical energy with things like tag, nerf battles, or even hopscotch (which can be used with lots of learning games) A social learner can obviously enjoy the interaction and connection between the players and learn better simply by being in their element of social interaction with meaning.I share more examples of games in different subjects and listed below are resources I mentioned to learn more.Meg Groom's Gameschooling websiteMeg Groom's Facebook page Gameschooling (Homeschooling with Games)My Little Poppies Facebook page Gameschool CommunityBoard Game Geek web site Don't forget to use YouTube for tutorials on how to play games and game reviews.Pinterest and Teachers pay Teachers are other sources for printable games (free or cheap)Finally, remember that games are a great way to CONNECT with each other. With board games you're actually making eye contact, talking with each other, and giving each other your attention which can be harder to come by in this digital age. You also have to remember that your kids aren’t just learning specific facts or information from the game, they are also learning from you thru the language and terminology that is used. For math games you use math language and talk about math in a real world way, you make this topic specific language REAL and meaningful, not just abstract in a textbook.Find me on Facebook where I post articles, live videos, and relevant resourcesMy website is www.learningoutsidethelines.comCheck me out on Instagram @Lattebooks2read where I post books and resources for learning.Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions for episodes, or questions to outsidethelinespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sohini's discovery of a young boy and his amazing story, and how he inspired her to leave an upscale London legal firm to become a solicitor who helps change lives, one drop at a time. Plus one of the best foods to help fight overwhelm.In addition to this story, at the end of this episode I'll share with you the best food to help fight overwhelm, because our guest today went through something that was pretty emotionally intense.Our guest, Sohinipreet AlgWhich brings me to say that I am super excited to be joined here today for our story by Sohinipreet Alg. Sohini is a solicitor – a lawyer – who has an incredible story for us about how she left what could have been a very financially lucrative career to take a very different direction as a solicitor, all because of a young boy. She is compassionate, determined and very caring, as you will hear. So Sohini welcome to the Clean Food, Dirty Stories podcast! I'm really happy to have you here today!Sohini: Thank you for having me Barbara, I'm excited to be here.Sohini's storyMe: Super! So Sohini, why don't you start by telling us what kind of work you were doing before you met this young boy, when you first got started as a solicitor?Sohini: OK well I think that was quite early on in my training contract, so I was doing various areas of law at that point. I hadn't finalized what I wanted to do, which area I wanted to go into. Immigration was actually not something that I wanted to go into, but as you'll see I kind of just fell into that.My main area of interest was kind of a corporate, commercial area of law, so I was mainly concentrating on that.Me: And is there any reason why you were concentrating on that to start with?Sohini: You have to do a few seats in your training before you qualify. So they gave me a commercial seat, and an immigration seat, and also a housing and litigation seat.Me: What's a seat? Is that just like a temporary post, or something?Sohini: It's about 6 months, 6-8 months of training in each area over a period of two years, and then at the end of the training you kind of naturally go into one of those areas and specialize in that.Going for the moneyMe: OK. So then your story I guess would begin... How did you find the corporate seat, first of all? Did you do that one first?Sohini: I did, and I really enjoyed that. It was something that I thought I'd like to go into just purely because of the financial side of it I think. A lot of people obviously end up going into law or anything similar thinking “oh yeah, the money”! So I think I was probably quite similar in that way.I didn't have a real interest in law in that sense, I did a History and Latin degree so completely different to law. But I didn't know what I would do with my history and Latin degree, so I thought 'the corporate and commercial side of it's gonna make a lot of money so let's try and do that!'Very long hoursSo first I went into a firm which had quite a strong corporate field and that was the first seat that was given. And I enjoyed that, it was very cutthroat, very long hours.Me: That's what I was going to ask, yeah, I mean, what was the atmosphere like? What kind of hours were you working?Sohini: Well it would easily be...you'd start at eight o'clock and you'd be finishing at maybe ten or eleven o'clock at night.Me: Wow! And was that normal even for people that were...once they'd finished their training?Sohini: Absolutely, people would just continue into the early hours of the morning if necessary. So if you're working on a deal, if you're working for an organisation or a company, they expect you to be at their beck and call so you'd be available 24/7 really. Me: Wow!Sohini: It wasn't actually too bad compared with some of my seniors. So yeah, it's pretty difficult.Me: But you enjoyed it!Sohini: I enjoyed it, well not as much as I actually then enjoyed other areas as you'll see but especially because I thought that was what I wanted to do and that was what was going to make me money. So that's what I was seeing more than anything else.Me: And you did 6 months there and then what happened? Then was it the immigration seat?Defending the homelessSohini: No, then I went to do a public law and housing seat. So it was kind of...I was dealing with local authorities, dealing with a lot of homeless people, dealing with landlord/tenant issues, nuisance, etc. It was a completely different seat, it was more personable, more client contact. That was quite nice actually, I enjoyed it. There was a lot of appearing in courts etc and assisting barristers and solicitors.Me: Were you assisting...I mean I just want to get an idea because I know nothing about law. So were you assisting...for example with the homeless people, were you assisting the homeless people? Or...I mean to me I kind of see it always as two sides, right? There's the side of the homeless person and what they want and the side of the, I don't know, the council and what they want.Sohini: I was working primarily for the individual so it would be for example the homeless person. So I wasn't working for the local authority, I was working for the individual in that situation.Legal AidMe: And how did they...so was that pro bono? Like how did you get paid?Sohini: Yeah, well it's Legal Aid, so our firm also had a Legal Aid contract with the government as well. So if you aren't able to pay and you can prove your financial situation, you do get free access to legal care.Me: Wow!Sohini: The government paid for it. We just had to basically at the end of the case prove that we'd put in x number of hours and this person wasn't able to pay privately and so we were paid accordingly from the government.Me: With the homeless people, what kind of things would you help them do? Did you help them get housing then?Sohini: Exactly. So it would be where they were refused temporary housing and they could prove they were homeless, there was criteria that they had to follow. Sometimes it's pretty difficult to prove everything. Or it was just that they had temporary accommodation but they got kicked out of the accommodation because they'd spent too long in the accommodation etc. Basically it was just trying to get them housing when they deserved the housing and the local authority wasn't giving it.On into the world of immigration...dragging her feetMe: Wow, OK. And then from there you went to immigration, I guess?Sohini: Yes, my final seat was immigration and that was the seat that I really didn't want to go into.Me: And why not? What were your thoughts about it before you went into it?Sohini: I think it was just...Well, I didn't think there was much money in that area also, and I was also concerned because it's a very fast-paced, very rapidly moving area of law and I wasn't sure I'd be able to get to grips with. It's an area that you need to just keep retraining and keep on top of it because the immigration rules change that quickly. And there are so many...there's a variety of countries that people can come into the UK from, and there are different rules according to where you might be applying from. So it was just such a difficult area, that's just what I thought, it wasn't something that I wanted to move to naturally.Me: Right, so then you started going into it not really wanting to do it, and then what happened?Discovering new aspects of herselfSohini: Yeah well I think not even a couple of months into the seat, just a few weeks into the seat I quickly became very absorbed with the area actually. I was doing longer hours in immigration than I was when I was doing the commercial seat.Me: Really!Sohini: Yeah, and I think that was purely because I enjoyed it that much, and I felt that compassion that I didn't have initially, I didn't think I had in me.Me: Oh wow! That's honest!Sohini: Yeah, so it was just quite overwhelming when I joined. I mean the firm that I was with, they have an excellent track record with immigration law and it's one of the biggest departments in the UK. So we had a variety of immigration clients. We had private clients, we had Legal Aid clients, we had asylum seekers, you know it was all sorts of clients, people who were in the UK unlawfully or illegally trying to legalize their stay. There was just such a variety and listening to people's stories, finding out what their background was, why a lot of them really felt the need to live in the UK, what had happened in their past, it was amazing. Hearing the stories was just amazing. Very heartwarming and very humbling as well.Me: And so speaking of stories, this brings us to the story that you mentioned, right? That seemed to affect you the most, is that right?A young boy...under a truckSohini: Yeah, exactly. I think it was because I hadn't come across many such cases before. But it was a young boy who...and I think it was early in the evening and I was getting ready to actually leave the office. We got a call that there was a young boy who had entered the UK unclaimed. That was assumed. He couldn't speak any English and he'd come under trucks. He was kind of held on under the trucks, so the truck drivers didn't even know that they'd picked him up in Calais for example.Me: Oh wow, how was he under the truck? I think you said he was strapped? Like somebody had...Sohini: He was strapped under the truck so...Me: So somebody presumably strapped him under the truck, right? Because he came from Afghanistan, right?Sohini: I mean you'll find a lot of kind of people who help or assist asylum seekers to cross the borders in very dangerous ways. We all know about what's been happening with you know, people crossing the rivers and things like that and people go to extreme lengths and this boy was very young, you could see that straight away.Me: How old was he about do you think? Roughly?Sohini: I think he was probably about nine or ten.Me: And do you have any idea how long he was strapped under that truck?Sohini: He was strapped for quite a number of hours. So he had come from Calais, he was strapped from Calais and he came into Dover, so yeah, he risked his life.Me: At least six or seven hours, right?Sohini: Yeah, a very long time.Going to DoverMe: So what happened? They called you and they said what? Did they say “Can you come? There's a boy that's just entered the UK”?Sohini: Basically I think the lorry driver then realized when he stopped at Dover that somebody had just come over under the truck. And the boy couldn't speak much English but I believe as far as I can remember the truck driver tried to call the local authorities etc and they didn't know what to do. They called the firm I was working with because they knew that the immigration team was pretty big and we dealt with a lot of asylum cases at that time. We got a call and they asked us to come to Dover to speak to the boy and find out what it is that he wanted to do in the UK.What to do firstMe: So what was your reaction when you first saw him? Like you arrive in Dover and then you see this boy...Sohini: It was just... gosh, the fear on his face, I still remember that. It was just...he couldn't speak any English, he didn't know where he was, he'd left his family behind, didn't know what had happened to his family. He didn't know what was going to happen to him. So there was just this kind of overwhelming fear in his eyes that I still remember. That was quite upsetting.Me: What did you do at that point? Because you couldn't...I mean, you didn't have a language in common, so...Sohini: No, we had to wait for a translator, we did have somebody come to translate so that was really helpful. Then I had to sit with him, find out what was happening, why he'd come to the UK, where his family were, which country he'd travelled from, etc.Me: And so what did he tell you?A boy's harrowing storySohini: That he'd left Afghanistan because of the troubles that were happening there, that a lot of his family members had been killed...I think he had another couple of siblings who had all dispersed as well so his parents...his father had been killed, his mother said that they needed to flee. His mother couldn't leave because there were elderly people that she was looking after so she told the kids to leave and he was the only one who seemed to have made it to the UK.He didn't know what had happened en route to his siblings. So he was just terrified and he was just so worried for his family, he didn't know what happened to his siblings or his mother. But we couldn't get in contact with them, we didn't have contact details for them.Me: So I suppose he never found out, I imagine.Sohini: No, he never found out.Getting him helpMe: And then what did...you're with the boy, you're with the interpreter, you find out what happened, and then what did you do? Because presumably he has to sleep somewhere and get food, so who did all of that?Sohini: Well, he was initially put in a detention center.Me: What's a detention center?Sohini: It's basically a lot of people that come into the UK for example unlawfully or awaiting decisions, they're held in detention centers. They have specific ones where children can be held. So he was held in the detention center and that was quite distressing for him.Me: I'll bet.Sohini: My main aim was to obviously put in his asylum claim as soon as possible and try and get him in with a local authority so that they could care for him and he could get the right provisions. So that evening I still remember going back to the office and he remained in contact with me. He had access to a telephone number and he was just so scared. I tried my best to kind of prepare an application and try and get him suitable accommodation as soon as possible after meeting him.Me: Yeah, of course. Do you remember how long he had to stay in the detention center?Sohini: He was there for about a week.Psychological as well as physical help...Me: Wow. And so...oh you mentioned, I think you mentioned to me that they gave him a place to stay but then he also had mental health assessments or something like that? How does that work?Sohini: Basically we had to first of all verify his age and make sure that he was in fact a minor and wasn't an adult because we did find a lot of people who were trying to claim to be younger than they were so they'd get preferential treatment. So we had to establish and confirm his age. We also had to find out that he was OK. He'd been abused, there was a lot of violence used against him. So he had to have assessments taken. He had medical assessments to make sure that he was OK.Me: Physically OK, yeah.Sohini: Exactly. He was referred to a psychiatrist as well for mental health assessments and that all contributed, assisted his asylum claim because obviously we could prove that he wasn't lying and that he did go through the torture that he said had been inflicted on him. So that was all important to his case.No more contact...Me: Yeah. And so once you got housing for him, did you find out what happened to him later on?Sohini: He was...as far as I can remember, he was then put into a foster home I believe it was. So someone looked after him. Unfortunately we're not able to maintain contact on a personal level with a client.Me: Of course.Sohini: Which is a shame because I would have liked to, you know, find out how he's doing etc. I still do wonder, actually.Me: Of course, yeah.Sohini: Although I came across many such cases afterwards and even continue to do so right now in my professional life. But because I think that was the first one I came across, it stayed with me all these years. So yeah, I would like to know actually how he's doing, but...I'm sure he's doing well now.Me: How long ago was this then?Sohini: This was, oh gosh, about ten years ago.Me: Wow, so he'd be about twenty now.Sohini: Yeah. He would be, yeah.What Sohini decidedMe: Wow. Oh! So then...so then after, having experienced all that, what did you do next? I assume you...I mean you said that you decided that that was why you wanted to go into immigration, but what kind of thoughts were going in your head when you were thinking about making that decision as to what part of law you wanted to practice?Sohini: Well I think it really kind of hit me that I'm more inclined to work with people on a personal level and I just felt so satisfied and kind of content knowing that I had helped him in some form. He was so appreciative, you know, at the end of his asylum claim when he got asylum and he got accommodation, he got leave to remain, etc. Just the appreciation that he had, it was so, so nice to see. And that just beats any other feeling I had when I was in my commercial seat! It was absolutely something that I knew that I had to carry on doing.Me: Yeah. That was really nice that you felt that from him as well, right? Despite the...some things go beyond language barriers, don't they.Sohini: Exactly, definitely.What Sohini does now to help peopleSohini: So... what do you do now? What kinds of things are you doing now for people?Sohini: I set up roughly about three years ago my own immigration business, and I continue to do immigration. After I finished my training contract I was working in the City in London for an immigration firm, so I continued doing immigration law. I've since set up my own and I deal with all sorts of immigration matters. It is all private immigration matters, but I help applicants with discretionary leave, asylum seekers have asked for my help, I help private clients with work visas and I help a lot of organizations with their tier 4 visas etc. So I do a cross-section of immigration and applications just now.Me: OK. Wow. And so how can people find you if they want help with any of these things?How to find SohiniSohini: My website is probably the best place to find information on, and that's www.elmrose.com and the firm is called Elm Rose Consultancy and you'll get an idea online about what services we provide. And they can pick up the phone and call me, I'm available at any time. So everything's available on my website, you can find out a bit more there.Me: Yeah, if anybody needs help with that kind of thing, right? Especially as it's such a...I don't want to say hot topic, but well yeah, hot in the sense of controversial hot, right? It's just...it's a bit unreal, right?Sohini: Especially with Brexit just now, the European clients that I have. Their case is now just to kind of confirm their right to be in the UK. Me: Yes of course.If you're in the UK and feeling concerned...Sohini: There's a lot of concern just now. I'm even happy to speak to people just to allay their concerns or fears about what's happening in today's climate.Me: That's fantastic, that's really good to know because I'm sure there are definitely people listening who may be thinking 'I'm not British, what's my situation' and all that stuff. Yeah, thank you for that. Sohini thank you so much for sharing this story with us.Sohini: Thank you for having me.Me: You're very welcome! Yeah, I'm just very grateful that there are people like you out there that people can reach out to, you know? Because I think having lived in two foreign countries now, it can be quite a scary thing. It's good to know that people have someone like you to help them out when it all gets a bit scary. So thank you!Food to fight overwhelmRight! At the beginning of this episode, I said I'd share with you one of the best foods you can eat to help fight overwhelm. If you're in any situation where you just feel emotionally overwhelmed or wired and you need to relax. It's a food that has many, many properties besides helping us relax. And that food is...celery!Now before you start screaming and saying “Oh celery, that's diet food, it's absolutely horrible!”, it is not! There are delicious ways to eat celery that I'll share with you later.But first I would like to say just one or two benefits of celery that I think are especially cool.Benefits of celeryWay back when, Hippocrates – the father of modern medicine so I'm told – he used to prescribe celery as a tonic for people suffering from nervous tension. I mean apparently even in his day, people still got stressed.This is because celery has potassium which has been shown to help control blood pressure. Now Chinese medicine prescribes celery for the same reasons, in addition to its being an aphrodisiac, I had to throw that one in. Gotta try that one, right?Another cool thing about celery is that it appears that celery doesn't actually lower blood pressure in someone whose blood pressure is already low. I mean how cool is that!Celery also has high levels of magnesium, as well as other minerals and essential oils, all of which can help us relax. So if you're wired in the evenings, or if like Sohini you have super long days, try a glass of celery juice before going to bed. It actually tastes pretty good, and it tastes way different than munching on the celery sticks themselves.Celery is also great for detox. It's a great diuretic so it can help flush toxins and other waste out of our kidneys. Plus I think many people know that we require more calories to eat and digest celery than the celery actually contains, so it's a great food if you're looking to slim down which I think is how most people know about celery.How you eat celery...the tasty way!So how do most people eat celery? Well, I think you know that, right? We usually pick up a stick and munch on it if we're on a diet, usually cursing the poor veg at the same time and we feel like we're punishing ourselves.But there are way better ways to eat celery. One way is in a juice with other fruit or veg. You can mix fruit and vegetables in there. And one of the articles that I'll link to has a great recipe for a green juice that I'm definitely gonna try. Let me know if you try it too!My favorite easy way to eat celery is super easy: I just dip it in some nut butter. I'd say my favorite is almond butter. It's really delicious and you don't feel like a rabbit.I'll link to an article in the show notes that also has a recipe for a salad using celery that sounds pretty good, if I do say so myself. In this recipe they do mention parmesan so if you don't eat dairy, just substitute the parmesan for some nutritional yeast. It looks pretty tasty so I might try that myself.I also have an amazing recipe for my Way Better Than Waldorf Salad which takes celery to a whole new level, and I'll link to that as well. Have YOU got a story to share?Which brings us to the end of this week's story – and if you've got a true story to share (and you'd like to know what food could have saved the day in your situation),  I'd love to hear from you! Got a question, or a comment?Got a question, or a comment? Pop a note below in the comments, that would be awesome. You can also subscribe to the podcast to listen 'on the go' in iTunes.I hope you have an amazing day. Thank you so much for being here with me to share in my Clean Food, Dirty Stories. Bye for now!RESOURCESMy 5 Minute Salads & Sauces recipe ebook with my Way Better than Waldorf Salad recipe: rockingrawchef.com/5-minute-recipesMedicinal uses of celery, including juice recipe: www.wellbeing.com.au/body/recipes/Celery-Worth-stalking.htmlOther article with salad recipe: www.doctorshealthpress.com/food-and-nutrition-articles/10-health-benefits-of-celeryWhere to find Sohiniwww.elm-rose.comFacebookTwitterLinkedInSohinipreet Alg is a qualified Solicitor and specialised in Immigration law.  She is Level 3 OISC accredited and is a Senior Caseworker under the Law Society's Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme. Sohini has worked all over the UK, including large London city based firms, and is the Director of Elm Rose Consultancy. She has an unparalleled passion and commitment to her clients.

Listen to This Episode (Audio Version for Podcast)I want to talk to you about something that has been on my mind a lot lately… belief.The first step to being successful is believing you can be successful. If you don't have this, you're not going to get anywhere.Want to know how to earn a million dollars? Here's how…Set your goal ($1,000,000).Believe you can achieve it.Put a plan in place to get there.Then start taking those first steps.The belief part is absolutely key.I’d love to hear your thoughts on this question… do you believe you can become a millionaire? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments!Episode 90: Show NotesA few takeaways from today’s episode.If no one in your life has ever “given you permission” to be successful, then consider this your permission. Everyone doubts themselves sometimes. The question is, how soon can you get back into action after getting discouraged?If you don't plan on getting somewhere, you'll never get there. Set your goals, create your plan, and take the first step!Links and ResourcesMy brother Steven held an amazing wholesaling training class this past Tuesday, where he outlined his exact system and showed how he’s making $50,000 per month wholesaling… working just a few hours a week. Awesome, right? I was blown away.Here's the thing… there's still one day left to get access to the recording of this web class. And we're still taking questions from attendees, too! If you want to get access to this, click the link below.Private Web Class: Steven's $50,000-Per-Month Wholesaling SystemLike what you hear? Subscribe!If you've found any value or helpful information in the House Flipping HQ Podcast, we’d love to hear about it! Head over to iTunes to subscribe, and while your'e at it, leave us a rating (5 stars would be great!) and a review so that others who are interested in starting a house flipping business can find us and get in on the good stuff! If you have any questions or comments about this show or its contents, please post them in the comments area below and I’ll be happy to answer them! The post HFHQ 90: The “First Step” to Success (Don't Skip This) appeared first on House Flipping HQ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.