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What if the key to deeper relationships begins with your relationship to yourself? In this transformative conversation with heart-led mentor Melissa Thompson, we explore how intentionality and self-alignment form the foundation for authentic connection with others.Drawing from over two decades in the wellbeing and transformation space, including founding and leading a Steiner School for ten years, Melissa shares practical wisdom about developing self-leadership in our rapidly changing world. Rather than offering abstract philosophies, she provides real-world experiences of how connecting to our authentic selves creates ripple effects in our partnerships, families, and communities.For those feeling overwhelmed by busy schedules and endless responsibilities, Melissa offers surprisingly simple practices that take as little as sixty seconds. These micro-moments of self-connection aren't selfish indulgences—they're essential practices that enable us to show up fully in our relationships. As Melissa beautifully articulates, "When you truly are connected with yourself and in alignment, you are feeding everybody else."One of the most powerful insights from our conversation challenges the myth that joy and suffering are mutually exclusive. We explore how multiple emotions can coexist within us simultaneously, and how acknowledging our full emotional landscape creates space for authentic connection. The frequency of joy brings lightness and spaciousness, even amid challenging circumstances—sometimes one partner's joy can be exactly what's needed when the other is experiencing sadness or grief.Ready to transform your relationship from surviving to thriving? Listen now to discover practical ways to cultivate intentionality, alignment, and joy. Your journey to deeper connection starts with a single breath.Thankyou for listening, if you liked it, please remember to subscribe.Join our Private "Thriving relationships - Deepening connection to self and others" community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1107209283451758/Website: https://michaelandamy.com.au/Join our free 7 day relationship challenge: https://michaelandamy.com.au/free-relationship-challengeIf you would like to book in a private discovery call with us, here is the link: https://michaelandamy.com.au/call

On this episode of Do It Again But Better, Jess chats to actor, writer, theatre maker, audiobook narrator and Shakespearean star, Elizabeth Brennan, as they recall their early days at Monash University, a shared audition experience involving a whole lot of making out, their mutual love of Blue Heelers, and Lizzie's various transport-related auditions that ended in disaster. There's a whole bunch of Steiner School myth-busting, and the only personality quiz you'll ever need: are you an Abigail, an Elizabeth, or a textbook Mary Warren?Elizabeth is a Green Room Award winning theater maker, writer and actor. Aside from stumbling her way into Disney+ series The Clearing, she has collaborated extensively with Bloomshed on such productions as Paradise Lost, Bad News, The Nose, Animal Farm and A Dodgeball Named Desire. She has played multiple characters over the last seven years for The Australian Shakespeare Company's summer program, in between narrating a multitude of romantically inclined audiobooks and working with such company's as Bell Shakespeare, The Rabble and Cultural Infusion. Further credits include the solo cabaret Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Ham, The Anzac Centenary Roadshow, The Crucible and several murder mystery themed corporate events.Lizzie will be performing once more with Bloomshed in The Importance of Being Earnest at fortyfivedownstairs from August 1-11th 2024.You can find Lizzie on Instagram at @lizziebrennnnnnYou can find your host, Jess Stanley, on Instagram at @jstanny or at www.jessicastanleyactor.comYou can check out Jess's theatre company, Spinning Plates Co. at @spinningplatesco or at www.spinningplatesco.comYou can follow the Do It Again But Better podcast at @doitagainbutbetterThis podcast was created, recorded and edited on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Always was, always will be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Yolanda Drewell, author of "Look, Feel & Age Fabulous" and creator of FabulocityYolanda Drewell is a Transformational Stylist, Midlife Anti-Propagandist and calls herself the Queen of Fabulocity, a habit and life philosophy that evolved out of her love for word ‘fabulous'.Influenced by her colourful South African roots, Yolanda uses her own unique, flamboyant outfits, language and modalities to model and inspire women to discover and craft expanded and compelling versions of themselves, starting in their wardrobe.Fabulocity is a pattern-interrupt, a genial and expansive take on self-actualising, confidence and goal-setting, offering tantalising shifts in all aspects of your life, starting with your outfits and self-identity, and moving into charisma, language, marketing, spaces, relationships, goals, behaviour, mindset and more.    Fabulocity is rooted on three luscious tenets for living your best life:CELEBRATIONREINVENTIONFABIFICATIONYolanda is an ex-PR professional, and she is also a laughter yoga coach, pantomime actress and a student of Quantum Touch.  She has four teenage children, a British husband and lives in the UK with all of the above and two poodles.  She is an advocate for Steiner education (her four children went through the Steiner School system on three continents) and Extinction Rebellion (XR).Let's jump right in and tell us more about exploration over a number of years trying to work out how to create a successful, happy middle age. You mentioned that your motivation for this was primarily watching your mother suffer from ‘empty nest syndrome from which she never recovered.Enter Fabulocity …why do people need this?Fabulocity is a pattern-interrupt, a genial and expansive take on self-actualising, confidence and goal-setting, offering tantalising shifts in all aspects of your life, starting with your outfits and self-identity, and moving into charisma, language, spaces, relationships, goals, behaviour, mindset and more.  I'd like to invite anyone interested in learning more about living life in a state of Fabulosity to visit my website. https://www.yolandadrewell.comFind Yolanda's book "Look, Feel & Age Fabulous" right HEREConnect with Yolanda:https://www.instagram.com/comebefabulous/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-drewell-5a052b19/https://I am your host Carol Clegg. In my role as a coach, I partner with women solopreneurs in midlife to conquer procrastination, attain balance in their business endeavors, and nurture a positive mindset. By blending personalized accountability and mindset coaching with the powerful Positive Intelligence program, you'll gain the confidence to harness tools that elevate your overall happiness. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries you may have. I'm here to support you on your journey. Let's chat! BOOK your ✅ 30 minute complimentary discovery call carolclegg.com or book your call here https://bit.ly/discoverycallwithcarol Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram Thanks for listening!

In our 2nd episode, we introduce the Mother energy of the Triple Moon Goddess archetype ‘Mother Maiden and Crone'. Discover the Maiden aspect as we talk about her in our personal witchy lives. In this episode we chat about how to conversate with the spirits, discover how our Swailes discovered she was a witch, bath time magic and Jodie shares her insight on creating aromatherapy salts. Pour yourself a brew or a glass of mead, come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. Expect laughter, soothing Yorkshire Mum sofa chat vibes.Follow us on Instagram Swailes: @TheFriendlyGreenWitch Jodie: @Mother.Serpentine @The_Bell_Witch_PodcastDISCLAIMER: There is swearing and we don't always stay on topic, but everyone loves an unexpected adventure!#witchcraft #spiritual #alternativeparenting #paganparenting #celebratingthesabbats #wicca #motherhood #parenting #wiccan #folkmagic #tarot #divination Mentioned in this episodeWitchCasket UK https://witchcasket.co.uk/The Ravens Rest Moot https://theravensrest.webs.com/Rainbow Soul Surprise https://www.facebook.com/rainbowsoulsurprisebox/Steiner School https://www.steinerwaldorf.org/steiner-education/what-is-steiner-education/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Yolanda Drewell, a Transformational Stylist, Midlife- Anti-Propogandist is bringing us a peek into her Queendom, the realm where Fabulocity rules and everyone who embraces it gets play with “fabification” and light up every room they enter. As host, Naketa Ren Thigpen gives Yolanda three snaps and a clap for the way she breaks down how important it was to tune up herself FIRST to make sure she has plenty to share with her husband, her family, her clients, and everyone welcomed into her ecosystem, you will start snapping too! What to expect in today's BBP episode:-How just using the word “fabulous” can raise your vibration and make you feel happier-What kind of internal shifts can happen when you are fabulous and how it helps your circle- What is the midlife portal and how to know if you're in it or about to enter it-The advanced style movement and what it's doing to shake up the world and you-Why looking at your role models (the good and not so good they've shown you) can help you show up fully faster-How to take the first micro step toward creating your own fabulocityMore about Yolanda DrewellYolanda Drewell is a Transformational Stylist, Midlife Anti-Propagandist and calls herself the Queen of Fabulocity, a habit and life philosophy that evolved out of her love for word ‘fabulous'.Influenced by her colorful South African roots, Yolanda uses her own unique, flamboyant outfits, language and modalities to model and inspire women to discover and craft expanded and compelling versions of themselves, starting in their wardrobe.Yolanda is an ex-PR professional, and she is also a laughter yoga coach, pantomime actress and a student of Quantum Touch.  She has four teenage children, a British husband and lives in the UK with all of the above and two poodles.  She is an advocate for Steiner education (her four children went through the Steiner School system on three continents) and Extinction Rebellion (XR). Contact Yolanda Drewellhttps://www.instagram.com/comebefabulous/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk94aa2nuOUkzGfhbOe_a_Ahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-drewell-5a052b19/https://www.facebook.com/yolanda.drewell Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcast app to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.If you want to dive deeper into personal development topics shared on the BBP (Balance Boldly Podcast) and get the “how-to” for implementing and infusing these tools, connect on LinkedIn so you get notifications for the Live Fully LinkedIn LIVESTREAMS held  first and second Wednesday at 12pm EST (as long as I'm not selfishly vacationing and intentionally refueling)

 Exploring how healthy eating and sleeping relate to the Waldorf approach.  In this episode I'm speaking to my own experience growing up attending a Waldorf school and how it came across that healthy eating and sleeping were related to the Waldorf philosophy. I'm also hosting returning guest, anthroposophical doctor, Dr. Adam Blanning, to speak with me about the relationship between Waldorf and healthy eating and sleeping. In addition, towards the end of this episode, I wrap up this final episode of the seventh season and speak about what's next for Waldorfy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/eatingandsleepingThank you to all our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!! Special thanks to our Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories! To learn more about guest Adam Blanning and what he offers, click here.Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion. 

Ad-free and early eps when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts - Only $4 per month! Big thanks to the Victorian Music Development Office for hosting us in the Green Room of the Music Market at Collingwood Yards. About - Music Market is primed to support a range of music industry residents and partners, including artists, managers, labels, booking agents, event and project managers, advocacy bodies and other industry associations. On this episode: "Viagogo loses court appeal, will be forced to pay $7million penalty for misleading Australian consumers" - NME Australia The Kid LAROI has coined his own Famous Order at McDonald's. Spoiler, it's pretty tame. But for McDonald's and LAROI it's probably going to be a bloody good mutually beneficial partnership. Brands and artists. Becoming more intertwined. "It's not evil, because they've removed the Hamburglar" - Mikey Cahill has made his own reassessment of McDonald's. Jess Ribeiro! Her new album is Love Hate, out now. Other than being a finalist in the Environmental Music Prize she's been teaching at a Steiner School, no big deal. More Jess - www.jessribeiro.com Mikey mentions Sam Campbell, here's the clip - https://youtu.be/7lxKK8dIkAA Hosts Mikey Cahill - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / mikeycahill.com Sosefina Fuamoli - Instagram / Twitter / sosefinafuamoli.com Marcus Teague - Twitter / The Guardian / Bandcamp Andy Hazel - The Saturday Paper Milo Eastwood - Instragram More Hit Different Facebook Group Hit Different on Mushroom.com Credits Producer/editor - Courtney Carthy, the Mushroom Group Theme music - Mark D'Angelo, The Backlot Studios Artwork - Mushroom Creative House Equipment - Audio TechnicaGet more Hit Different: http://mushroom.com/podcast/hit-differentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simplicity, "Simplicity Parenting", how do these concepts tie into the Waldorf approach? Listener favorite Meagan Rose Wilson is back to explore these topics and speak to how one can begin to implement these ideas into life with young children.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/simplicityThank you to Waldorfy podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you.Big thanks to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennision.

 Exploring how to navigate allowing and limiting "screens" and the use of digital technologies for young children. Extra special thanks to guest, Eloise Rickman, author of  "Extraordinary Parenting",  for speaking with me for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Eloise and all she offers click here. For additional show notes and resources that accompany this episode (and there are some good ones) please visit:https://waldorfy.com/screensSpecial thanks to our Waldorfy season seven partner Sparkle Stories!Additional thanks to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters.Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison 

 Meredith Floyd-Preston of the Waldorf Journey podcast is back! I love speaking with Meredith, she's such a joy to host. I really love here ability to be concise and light hearted. Her passion for Waldorf truly shines in everything she does. In the episode we're exploring what makes the Waldorf approach to reading and writing unique and effective.  Meredith speaks to her experience with this in the Waldorf classroom, and I speak to my own Waldorf experience and how I'm going about approaching this topic now with my young children. Be sure to check out the show notes and resources for this episode, and there's some good stuff there, at: http://waldorfy.com/reading Click here to learn more about my guest Meredith and all she offers, her podcast, blog, courses, and more.Special thanks to Waldorfy season podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you. Big thanks to all of our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters. Theme music for this episdoe was composed and performed by Book Kennison

Guest David Sewell McCann of Sparkle Stories is back to speak with me all about Waldorf and storytelling!To me storytelling. especially learning through story, is a memory that's at the center of my own Waldorf experience as a child. How storytelling is brought through the Waldorf approach, how we can incorporate story telling into life with young children, in addition to how I approach storytelling in my home with my little ones, are just some of the things we explore in this episode.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/storytellingSpecial Thanks to Season Seven Waldorfy Podcast Partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you.A huge thanks to all of our generous Patreon supporters!Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

In this episode we're exploring what we mean when we talk about "wonder and awe" for young children, and how this relates to the Waldorf approach. I was so fortunate to get to host Waldorf teacher, Meredith Floyd-Preston, as my guest for this episode. Meredith hosts a podcast about Waldorf education from her perspective as an experienced Waldorf teacher called the Waldorf Journey podcast. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/wonderandaweSpecial Thanks to Waldorf Season Seven Podcast Partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to you.A huge thanks to our generous Patreon supporters for supporting this content. Learn more and become a supporter by visiting, patreon.com/waldorfyTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Play. It's such a simple topic, but one I really felt had to be highlighted in this season due to how integral it is to the Waldorf approach. In this episode, returning guest and listener favorite, Tim Bennett is back, to speak with me all about play. Together we explore why play is such a big part of the Waldorf approach, how play supports a child's natural development, how we as parents carers can create plenty of space for play, and so much more!Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:htttp://waldorfy.com/playSpecial thanks to Waldorfy Season Seven Partner Sparkle Stories!Additional thanks to our generous Patreon supporters. Thank you so much for helping me to bring this content to all of you!Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

It's a simple thing that can add so much, in this episode I'm speaking about the benefits of inner and outer warmth., AND hosting one of my favorite guests, Meagan Rose Wilson!Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/warmthSpecial thanks to all of our generous Patreon supporters for helping me to bring this content to all of you. Learn more about becoming a Patreon supporter.Big thanks to Waldorfy season seven podcast partner Sparkle Stories!Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

This episode is all Ashley speaking all about daily rhythm! Why a daily rhythm? Plus how to work in a daily rhythm with young children is discussed.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/rhythmFor a more in depth discussion on Rhythm with guest, Waldorfy listener favorite, Meagan Rose Wilson, visit:waldorfy.com/dailyrhythmTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion. Special thanks to Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories, for helping to bring this content to all of you!

I figured we'd better start this seventh season of the show by revisiting  one of the show's most commonly asked questions.  In this episode I'm speaking with returning guest Chinyelu Kunz of the We Nurture podcast. Her many years of experience with Waldorf give her an incredible perspective and ability to explain clearly  what the Waldorf approach is and what it aims to achieve. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/whatswaldorfTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. To check out the We Nurture podcast and all of Chinyelu's offerings please click here. 

Ashley introduces the theme for the seventh season of the show!Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/season7trailerTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to our season podcast partner, Sparkle Stories!

An update on 2021 where I ended up living in a tiny cabin in the forest and mountains and how I joined a Rudolf Steiner & Eurythmy school & community. I tell the story about my journey so far, magical experiences, who Rudolf Steiner is, what anthroposophy and Eurythmy is? ------- Check out my free app - Nordic Manifestation Chants: Apple App Store: http://hyperurl.co/krjis0 Google Play: http://hyperurl.co/izh2g0 ------- - Curious about how the chants were produced? I wrote them in meditation, recorded and sent them off to the Netherlands through Fiverr.com where the amazing producer Rémon Beeftink recorded the instrumentation according my instructions. Want to hire Rémon, me or other talented freelancers for your project? Click here: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=332540&brand=fiverrhybrid -------- Nordic Magic Link on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmagiclink/ Join the Nordic Magic Link Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394185897935369/ Check out my music & website: https://emmacairo.com Emma Cairo Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacairomusic -------- - Nordic Magic Link is a podcast rooted in Nordic shamanism that uncovers forgotten spiritual practices & looks at how to implement them in today's modern life. Topics include spirituality, philosophy, shamanism, paganism, mythology, health, a natural lifestyle, finding your soul's purpose, manifestation & the very real power of music magic. The podcast is hosted by Emma Cairo, a Scandinavian wildling living in Northern California, a singer of Nordic magical songs & chants, an artist, healer, app developer and eurythmist in training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emma-cairo/message

Is there a connection? In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama and IBCLC Judy Fayre speaks with me about wither or not Waldorf does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/chestandbreastfeedingTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

As always I love my conversations with listener favorite and returning guest, Meagan Rose Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. In this episode we're discussing all things "Waldorf Early Childhood". What happens in a Waldorf early childhood, pre-school, or childcare setting? What does a typical day look like? How can we bring these ideas into our home life with young children? What about potty training? Is there a "Waldorf approach", and many more topics are explored in this episode.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/earlychildhoodTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison

In this episode I speak with author of, "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers", Faith Collins all about how to navigate the joys and challenges  of toddlerhood.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/toddlersSpecial thanks to Waldorfy podcast supporters:Sakura BloomSparkle StoriesPalumba Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison 

Is there such a thing as a "Waldorf baby"? Did Steiner give indications for children under one? Why is it a "Waldorf thing" to support your baby's development by keeping them warm? I explore this and more in this episode featuring returning guest, listener favorite, Rahima Baldwin Dancy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/waldorfbabiesTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters, Podcast episode partner Sakura Bloom. and Waldorfy podcast season partners Palumba & Sparkle Stories. You can find the finest Waldorf toys, books & art supplies at Palumba.Sparkle Stories offers 1300+ original audio stories for ages three and up, specially crafted to enrich your child's developing mind. Use code: WALDORFY at check out to get an extended 30 day trial of Sparkle Stories. Code good through end of 2021.

As a culmination of the fifth season of episodes, my guest Simone and I discuss all things about the Waldorf eighth grade year in addition to how she's expanded on the "traditional Waldorf cannon" through all the grades. Content warning, we do speak briefly about sexual education in this episode, it may not be suitable for all ears. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/eighthgradeThe theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Returning guest Anne Clair Goodman speaks with me in this episode all about seventh grade and the seventh grader. Similar to the other episodes in this season, we spend most of our discussion focused on how the curriculum of the seventh grade meets the twelve and thirteen year old where they're at. We also continued our discussion on media and screen time that we begun in our conversation about the sixth grade.Webpage for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/seventhgradeTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennsion.

In today's podcast we discuss our training sessions with Rum, working with other trainers and taking tips and learning from each other. Looking at setting up training sessions, how long they should be and when to walk away. We chat about latent learning and the processing of information....filling the slots and enabling the horse to consolidate the training and this leads us to the thought of a Steiner School for Horses, how wonderful would that be! We hope you enjoy our ramblings today. If you are enjoying our podcast please share, like and subscribe. You can follow Kate and Becky on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: Equilogical Positive Equine Partners and Little Green Stables. Don't forget to join our members club over on Patreon: Little Green Stables

Toska Husted began her journey over 20 years ago in London, England when she became a graduate of the elite “Steiner” School of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II. Toska also holds a diploma in Beauty Culture, and received her diploma as a qualified Beautician from the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, which is internationally recognized in over 30 countries for its exceptionally high standards, advanced qualifications, and reputation for excellence. Toska’s is deemed one of the world’s best experts in facial skincare. Her philosophy that skincare should be prescriptive, customized and consistent, as well as her keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of the skin, and her intuitive nature are what makes her facials extraordinary. She has a client list that includes some of the most prominent A-list celebrities, like  Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Culpo  In this episode, we cover what Toska loves most about getting up everyday, her pandemic pivot to online consultations, and the advice she has for entrepreneurs 

In this episode I'm speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher, Jen Kershaw, all about fifth grade and the fifth grader. What does fifth grade curriculum include? How does Waldorf education uniquely meet the needs of the fifth grader?  Listen in to hear us discuss these topics and much more!The webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fifthgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

In this episode we discuss the needs of the developing fourth grader, according to the Waldorf approach, as well as dive into what's taught in the Waldorf fourth grade curriculum that works meets those needs.My guest in this episode is the wonderful Angela Lindstrom. Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fourthgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

In this episode I’m speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher Michael Gannon all about the Waldorf approach to second grade. We explore what the needs of the developing seven and eight year old are, and then how the Waldorf second grade curriculum works to meet those needs. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at the episode webpage:waldorfy.com/secondgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

How do you know a child is ready for first grade within a Waldorf school? What happens on the first day of first grade in a Waldorf school? What does a Waldorf first grader learn through the first grade year? These are all things we dive into in this episode featuring my guest, experienced Waldorf teacher, Lori Kran.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/firstgradeTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

In this special trailer episode I'm introducing the theme for the fifth season of the show: "Waldorf Through the Grades". Throughout this season I'll be hosting seasoned Waldorf teachers to talk to me about each grade on it's own starting with grade one continuing though grade eight. we'll be discussing the different developmental stages of the child as they pass through each grade and dive deeper into the Waldorf curriculum and how it works to meet the needs of that developing child. I'm also speaking in this trailer with my Waldorf alum husband, Tobin, about some of his Waldorf experience and how it contrasts with my own.Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/season5trailer Theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

This week we spoke to Indivi Sutton who grew up in New York and has had the most amazing art education from her family and going to a Steiner School.  Indivi is inspired by still life but has changed her practise to simplifying the colour and the form and focusing on the stains. You can find out about Indivi's artwork on her website https://www.no-vacancy.com.au/still-life-1/2020/9/7/indivi-suttonOr check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indivisutton/Indivi's work is based around memory and feeling Indivi has studied at Rhode island Summer of Design in New York https://www.risd.eduIndivi has been studying a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Sydney college of the Arts https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/sydney-college-of-the-arts.htmlIndivi is the assistant with Antonia Mrljakart https://antoniamrljakart.com/aboutAntonia is in a shared studio area with Alan Jones https://www.alanjonesonline.comFelicity Ashley Frost Indivi talks about her materials she uses pigments her favourites are Langridgehttps://www.thesydneyartstore.com.au/product-group/1028-high-saturate-blue-by-langridge/category/103-acrylic-paintingIndivi is inspired by Rothko https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=rothko+painting&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8and Cy Twomby https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=cy+twombly&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8If like us you did not know the The light and Space Movement of the 1960's - https://www.theartstory.org/movement/light-and-space/Larry Bell https://larrybell.com and James Turell https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/james-turrell-amarnaThanks so much for a great chat .. looking forward to the show at St Cloche.. 

Kenya Strong speaks with me about her experience with Waldorf education from her perspective as a Black Waldorf teacher. Kenya has a master's in education, a Waldorf certification, and has over twenty years experience in teaching, seven of those years in a Waldorf classroom.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/kenyaTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

In this trailer I'm introducing the theme for season four of Waldorfy: Inclusion and Belonging for the Black Community in Waldorf Education.I'm speaking about how this season has evolved from just one planned episode into a whole season, the guests that will be featured, and various themes that reapear throughout the series.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/seasonfourtrailerTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Why do Waldorf schools look the way they do? In this episode I host guest, Elizabeth Seward as we explore all things anthroposophy, architecture and design.

An introduction to eurythmy! My lovely mother-in-law and eurythmist, Carol Renwick, joins me as my guest in this episode. We discuss what eurythmy is, what it's intended uses are, why it's taught in Waldorf schools, and much more! Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/eurythmyintroduction Theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

At 23 years of age Laurie Greenland is on the perfect trajectory to the very top of the sport. Junior World Cup Champion, Junior World Champion & 1 of only 4 Elite Men to win a World Cup round in 2019. George & Jack chat with Laurie via Zoom about everything from attending a Steiner School to signing with Red Bull.  Social stuff if you’d like to follow: @lauriegreenland_ @msmondrakerteam @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb   The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by: Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk Singletrack www.singletrackworld.com @singletrackmag #downhill #dhmtb #mtbpodcast #dhworldcup #downhillmtb

A much longer episode than I usually put out there, this episode is more of a story than one packed with questions and info. I think you'll enjoy hearing how my guest, Lincoln Geiger, became involved in the biodynamic movement and about the unique ups and downs he's experienced over the course of his farming career.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/biodynamicfarmerTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Alex Ward - ComedianAlex is one of Australia's favourite Up-and-coming comedians. Alongside writing for Network Ten's ‘The Project', Alex has appeared on ABC Comedy's Up-late, Audible's 2019 live stand-up series and Tonightly with Tom Ballard, as well as performing around Australia at the Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Having a clean apartment- Gumtree and grabbing furniture off the nature strip- Pets and phone addictions- Admin- Bank accounts- Travel- Gambling and cruise ship comedy - Alcohol trends- Hiking vs walkingAlex's comedy show, Sorry For Before: http://www.alex-ward.com.au/tour/Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wardyaknowTo celebrate Hey Tiger's 2nd birthday, they're giving away a FREE Fairy Wings bar with EVERY order! Just add the code 'BDAYTIGER' at the checkout to redeem: https://heytiger.com.au/Watch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/634Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/

This episode is titled “A Road Map for Anthroposophy”, because that’s really what it is. In this episode we’re breaking down what anthroposophy is in simple terms and then laying out all the things that fall under the umbrella of anthroposophy. Plus my incredible guest, Dr. Douglas Gerwin is sharing some of his findings from his survey of Waldorf graduates just published this week in a book titled, Into the World: How Waldorf Graduates Fare After High School. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/roadmapforanthroposophyTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

This episode features the perspective of four Waldorf alumni, all mothers. I speak with each of these guests about their experience as Waldorf students and how that experience has impacted their life and mothering.

Paulene, mother to three grown children and eight grandchildren, has had a long professional career in primary, tertiary and early childhood Steiner education. She has a wealth of experience to share and does so now as an educational leader and mentor.

"I’m creating resilient kids because education is broken,” These are the words of my guest Ashley Costello. She has worked in the field of Psychotherapy for over 20 years. It was a TEDx talk last year that brought Ashley to my attention education and children were a big part of my life for a few years..   My son went to a Steiner School and I became very involved, became a trustee and was the chair for a few years. I got to see the inside of education from both sides of the plate. Steiner education with all of its faults is a model for how education could be. When my son moved into mainstream education I could really see the gap between the two worlds and felt the pain of both. Hearing Ashley in her TEDx talk spoke to my desire for change. On the programme, you will hear how Ashley’s interest in psychology stemmed from her A level studies. It was the possibility of helping people that called out to her. I just knew it was about people and that is where my passion lead. During her gap year, she went travelling in South America. We are taking serious travel as this was before mobile phones and sat-nav. It was the synchronicity of a missed phone call that set her life on a path. It led to a course on counselling and eventually into her passion that is physiotherapy. She was one of the youngest people in training and subsequently in practice. She put her ability to excel in the field of therapy while so young was her travel experience. Today Ashey is about supporting children in education she specialises in children and adolescents mental health. As said I discovered Ashley when her TEDx talk “Is Education broken?” came up on my facebook feed. She received so much feedback from that event that it encouraged her to start a new project “The resilient kid”. It is a programme that looks to fill a gap for parents, teachers, heads, educationalists and everyone who feels as passionate about giving children the tools for a positive future. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Ashley Costello If you would like to get in touch with Ashley you will find her on Linkedin and facebook 

Davin, a highly successful Product Designer for Bellroy, describes how he's trying to re-create an environment for his boys that will help them be as spellbound and excited by the world as he was growing up.

In this first episode of season two of Waldorfy, I sit down with experienced story teller extraordinaire, and former Waldorf teacher, David Sewell McCann. David and I discuss what the Waldorf approach to screens and media is. David also speaks about how his stories, recorded audio stories he's written and produced through Sparkle Stories can offer a great alternative to screen time in the home.

In this trailer for the second season of Waldorfy, you'll get to hear from a special guest, my husband Tobin! Tobin is a Waldorf alum, he attended a Waldorf school from kindergarten up through grade 12. In this trailer episode he speaks a little about his Waldorf experience and how it has shaped who he is.Also announced in this trailer is our theme for season 2 which is: WALDORF IN THE HOME!We give a little sneak peak into some of the topics and guests of this upcoming season as well as discuss upcoming things going on for Waldorfy.The first episode of season 2, episode 201, will be released next week on October 1st 2019!I neglected to mention in this episode that the Waldorfy website is, waldorfy.comI did create an itty bitty show notes page at the website for this episode. That page can be found at: If you want to follow us on social media we're @bewaldorfy. You can e-mail Waldorfy at info.waldorfy@gmail.com.Theme music for Waldorfy is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

In this episode I bring Helen Ann Ireland on the show to talk about how and reading writing are taught in the Waldorf approach. We also get into the topic of testing, why there aren’t tests in the early grades, and how students are assessed academically throughout Waldorf education. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/reading-writing-and-testing-in-waldorf-education/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.

When we select a bottle of wine to take home for dinner we often do not really think about choosing an organic wine, do we?Next question: How often do you consider purchasing a biodynamic wine?I went to the organic/biodynamic viticulture Conference in Blenheim a few weeks ago and was amazed how many wineries are looking after their soil, the biodiversity and carbon in their vineyard.It makes total sense to have practices that minimize the footprint on the Planet and more and more wine growers “get” that.What does it mean?Many different things: No synthetic pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Instead plant in between the rows a host of flowers and crops that feed not just pollinators in the landscape, but also the parasitoids, parasitic wasps and predators that help the growers with pest control inside the developing bunches of grapes. Spoiling pests such as leafrollers and mealybugs.Growers also use cover crops in between the rows that, when mowed later in the year, provide a heap of carbon stalks that can be recycled back into the soil.Yep – carbon should be in the soil, not in the air as Carbon Dioxide!The “chemical” use (only Life-Friendly chemicals!) is the most well-known aspect of organics, of course.Biodynamics takes it all to a whole different level. It is a practice in not just viticulture, but agriculture/horticulture etc. as well; it is based on the Philosophies of that famous German, Rudolf Steiner, yes the “Steiner School” one!There are some extra-ordinary key activities and systems that make up the Biodynamic growing practice; things like CPP (Cow Pat Pit, which is exactly what you think it may be!!) and Preparation 500, involving burying a cow’s horn full of cow manure into the ground for 6 months.The resulting materials are sweet-smelling and well broken down. The nutrient-rich materials are stirred within a lot of water (potentizing the water) and sprayed over the crops.This “dynamized solution” is designed to enhance plant growth and improve the quality of the crops. The spiritual theory behind it is that this breathes vitality and new life into the earth.It’s fascinating to watch and to hear all the theories derived from good old Rudolf; as a scientist and long-time spotter of bad science this all sounds a bit religious to me, really, but lately I have started to realise that whatever they’re doing, the results are pretty special (try the wines, for instance!).But most importantly, when you visit these vineyards you can actually see (and measure) the enhanced biodiversity and remarkable soil conditions. And it is not just that they are drawing the carbon back into the soil, they live with generous values too, both Social and Biological.So, that’s gotta be a good thing, huh?A great list of Organic wine producers can be found here: https://www.organicwinenz.com/And you’ll know quite a large percentage of them, I bet.Who knew?

In this episode I wanted a contrast to the previous three episodes I’ve produced. I wanted a young fresh perspective to speak with me about Rudolf Steiner, who he was, and his ideas. I am so excited that a friend of mine and fellow Waldorf alum, Theodore, said he’d sit down with me for a discussion exploring Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/who-is-rudolf-steiner/Music composed and performed by Book Kennison.

This week I’m joined by Åste Amundsen. She is a theatre maker, experience designer and founder (and so much more). Åste shares growing up in intentional communities and attending a Steiner School, which validated the freedom to explore things she was interested in learning.  In her early teens and after hearing the scientist, James Hansen talks about the impact of climate change, she joined an environmental group and went to protest, in what was then Soviet Russia, scaling factories to hang banners by way of eco sabotage. She describes 'career' as being foreign to her although she had an awareness at a young age; 'that you can’t tell people what to do or think’ combined with the profound understanding that we have a very short time on this earth to make impactful social change. This landed her in theatre. She shares how she saw theatre's potential to move people to act, to change, to conceive other ways in which the world could be, through transporting audiences into spaces that illuminated other pathways of thinking. Åste has formed a number of immersive theatre and performances groups and arrived at the idea of developing performance participation through wearable tech in 2008. She has also developed a series of systems for audience data harvesting, that creates the potential for personalised audience interaction in real-time. She breaks down in detail how data can be used in a way to entertain and educate, as opposed to the current mainstream focus, using it to 'sell'. She also discusses her current role as Immersion Fellow at the South-West Creative Technology Network and founding Computer-Aided Theatre (C.A.T), where she is focusing on developing a set of commercially available tools to address the limitations and challenges facing immersive event producers. Åste is incredibly thoughtful, intentional and driven and completely opened my mind to so much I had not considered, specifically around the use of personal data.  If you would like to find out more about Åste you can do so on her website:  asteamundsen.com

Produced by Isabeau Schubert (Bay FM, Byron Bay) How does attending a Steiner School shape someone's understanding of the world? Isabeau Schubert should have a good idea, as she is an alumnus. In Steiner Education: An Alternative Model Isabeau talks with parents, students and teachers to ultimately ask whether Steiner education has a place in contemporary Australia. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/alternative-education-steiner-approach-bayfm-byron-bay

Produced by Isabeau Schubert (Bay FM, Byron Bay) How does attending a Steiner School shape someone's understanding of the world? Isabeau Schubert should have a good idea, as she is an alumnus. In Steiner Education: An Alternative Model Isabeau talks with parents, students and teachers to ultimately ask whether Steiner education has a place in contemporary Australia. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/alternative-education-steiner-approach-bayfm-byron-bay

Show Notes Yantra is a composer and she composed the music for this podcast She went to a Steiner School and an all-girls private school. Had a really good balance of creative and academic rigor. Grew up with her mother on TV. Culture and creativity were important in her upbringing She was ungrateful for the […] The post 03: Yantra de Vilder appeared first on Felicity O'Connor.

In GBA 149 we get better acquainted with Kathleen. She talks about being arrested for political activism, being nomadic, going to a Steiner School, podcasting, Bangladesh, Northern Ireland, community organising and more. Kathleen plugs: Her podcast Citizens Discs which will be launching on Friday 4th April. I will give it further shout outs on GBA nearer the time. Living in a Boat. The possibility of building more canals and having more house boats to address the housing shortage. Nomadism. We mention: Guest hosted by Alex episode: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-81-dave-guest-hosted-by In the Dark: http://www.inthedarkradio.org/ Wapping Project: http://www.thewappingproject.com/ Radcliffe Live Episode: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-live-4-radcliffe Desert Island Discs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/desert-island-discs Steiner: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldorf_education Steiner Centre London: http://www.waldorftraining.org.uk/ Hollywood: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holywood Global Exchange: http://www.globalexchange.org/ Fortnam and Mason 145: https://www.facebook.com/FortnumMason145 The March for the Alternative: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_London_anti-cuts_protest UK Uncut: http://www.ukuncut.org.uk/ WTF with Marc Maron: http://www.wtfpod.com/ DiD - archive: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/desert-island-discs/find-a-castaway This American Life: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/ RadioLab: http://www.radiolab.org/ The Moth: http://themoth.org/ Mum conversations: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/the-mum-episodes-1/ Adobe Audition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Audition Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Chris extra: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-extra-chris Hannah's Starbuck Zombie featuring episode: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-45-hannah Citizen Radio: http://wearecitizenradio.com/ You can hear Getting Better Acquainted on Stitcher SmartRadio, Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android Phone, Kindle Fire and beyond. On-demand and on the go! Don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at www.stitcher.com or in the app stores. Help more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review? Follow @GBApodcast on Twitter. Like Getting Better Acquainted on facebook. Tell your friends. Spread the word!