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The Christy-Faith Show

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Ep. 89 - Why People Get Weird When You Say You...

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2025/10/29

You’re just trying to buy avocados, and suddenly you’re defending your entire educational philosophy.In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith breaks down why announcing “We homeschool” turns into a social experiment. From the grocery store to family gatherings, she explains the psychology behind other people’s awkward reactions and how to stay confident, calm, and kind through it all.You’ll learn four powerful psychological tendencies (status quo bias, shame projection,

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Ep. 88 - The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms...

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2025/10/23

Because sometimes, freedom starts with letting go.In this hilariously honest and freeing episode, Christy-Faith invites listeners into the “We Do Not Care Club” — the homeschool mom edition. From shrugging off comparison to redefining “normal,” she shares five things homeschool moms simply don’t care about anymore — and why that’s something to celebrate. After all, homeschooling isn’t about being a better version of school — it’s about choosing a better way of life.The Christy-Faith Show |

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Ep. 87 - Homeschool, Healing, and a Six Figure...

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2025/10/15

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Jake, a homeschool graduate, artist, and entrepreneur whose story proves that beauty really can rise from ashes.From growing up in a turbulent, narcissistic household to building a thriving six-figure tie-dye brand with more than 325,000 followers, Jake opens up about the reality of his upbringing, the healing power of homeschooling, and the resilience it takes to rebuild from trauma.You’ll hear why homeschooling

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Ep. 86 - When Safety Becomes the Breaking Point: Why...

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2025/10/08

School safety drills. News alerts. Lockdowns. As parents, it’s no wonder we lie awake at night wondering if our kids are truly safe.In this powerful and compassionate episode, Christy-Faith addresses the fear every parent feels but few talk about out loud: the fear that school is no longer the safest place for our children. From the rise in school shootings to silent threats like bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma, Christy brings the facts, the heart, and the hope parents need right

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Ep. 85 - They're Coming For Your Parental Rights -...

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2025/10/02

In this urgent episode, Christy-Faith asks a sobering question: who really has authority over our children—parents or the state? From California’s AB 495 and SB 107 to historic examples of governments undermining family bonds, she reveals how quickly parental rights can erode when lawmakers overreach.You’ll hear why secure attachment to parents is critical for healthy child development, what history warns us about state control, and what you can do today to protect your family’s

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Ep. 84 - Shielding or Sharing? Talking to Children...

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2025/09/24

“How do I talk to my kids about this?”It’s the question every parent is asking right now. When tragedy strikes, do we shield our children to protect their innocence or share enough truth to prepare them for reality?In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the hard questions parents are facing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. From toddlers to teens, she shares age-appropriate ways to respond with both courage and care. You’ll learn how to protect your children from unnecessary trauma,

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Ep. 83 - Underemployment Student Debt and the...

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2025/09/17

He thought college would guarantee success. It didn't.In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 83🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Simplify and

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Ep. 82 - How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?

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2025/09/10

Homeschooling doesn’t need to take eight hours a day. And if it feels like you’re chained to a desk, exhausted, and stuck in school-at-home mode, you’re not alone.In this eye-opening and freeing episode, Christy-Faith unpacks where the “8-hour school day” came from (spoiler: it’s not about kids at all) and why it doesn’t make sense for homeschool families. Instead, she shares practical ways to design a rhythm that works for your family, one that emphasizes quality over quantity, freedom

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Ep. 81 - Homeschooling Preschool: How To Get The Most...

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2025/09/03

She thought preschool meant worksheets and flashcards.In this freeing and practical episode, Christy-Faith sits down with child development expert and homeschooling mom Kathy Eggers to challenge the myth that “real” learning only happens at a desk. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler and A Year of Playing Skillfully, Kathy reveals why play is not a distraction from academics; it’s the very foundation of them.From the science

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Ep. 80 - Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?

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2025/08/27

"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough."Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on the “patience myth.” She shares why patience isn’t a prerequisite for homeschooling; it’s a

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Ep. 79 - Homeschooling: The Miracle Solution of...

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2025/08/20

She was told she wasn’t qualified to teach her own child.In this fiery and deeply encouraging episode, Christy-Faith calls out one of the most harmful lies parents of special needs children hear: “Leave it to the professionals.” After years of reading IEPs, working with families, and watching the system fail kids again and again, she delivers a bold message that parents are the real experts on their children.And she’s not backing down.From pediatricians who dismiss moms to school meetings

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Ep. 78 - Avoiding First-Week Overwhelm In Your...

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2025/08/13

She wanted the perfect first day of homeschool. But she burnt out before Labor Day.In this practical and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith shares her three-step “survival guide” for starting the homeschool year with confidence, connection, and calm. If you’ve ever sprinted into the school year with high expectations and ended up exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing yourself, this is your reset.From setting realistic expectations, to slowly layering in subjects, to making the first

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Ep. 77 - Zan Tyler: The Homeschool Pioneer Who Faced...

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2025/08/06

She just wanted to do what was best for her child and nearly went to jail for it.In this unforgettable conversation, Christy-Faith sits down with Zan Tyler, one of the earliest and most courageous voices in the homeschool movement. Back in 1984, Zan’s decision to homeschool wasn’t just unconventional. It was illegal. She faced rejection, loneliness, social exile, and even threats of jail time, all because she chose what she believed was right for her son.But that’s not where the story

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Ep. 76 - Reclaiming Your Teen in a Peer-Obsessed World

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2025/07/30

They say teens pulling away is just normal. But… what if it’s not?In this powerful episode, Christy-Faith unpacks a cultural shift that’s quietly unraveling the parent-child bond: peer orientation.Drawing from the parenting classic Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld, she explains how teens today are being emotionally pulled away from their parents and reattached to… other teens. The result? Disconnection, confusion, and a generation struggling to find real

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Ep. 75 - Three Phrases I'll Never Say To My Kids...

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2025/07/23

You meant well. So did I.But somewhere between the meltdowns, the math lessons, and the late-night guilt spirals, she started to realize that some of the most common parenting phrases—like “just do your best” or “how dare you talk to me like that”—were quietly doing more harm than good.In this raw, relatable episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the language she’s let go of in her parenting—and why. From the neuroscience of kids' emotional development to the unintentional messages we send

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Ep. 74 - Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is...

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2025/07/16

What if the system everyone tells you to trust… just stopped making sense?In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks one of the most baffling education headlines yet: a public school district considering 21% a passing grade—and calling it “equity.”She breaks down what’s really going on behind these grading changes, how they affect families across the country (not just in San Francisco), and why more and more parents are rethinking what a real education should look like.This isn’t

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Ep. 73 - Why Homeschooling High School Isn't As Scary...

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2025/07/09

You’ve felt it—maybe while staring at a stack of biology worksheets, maybe during your fifth attempt at explaining the periodic table, maybe when your teen asked you about mitosis and you blinked. Am I really supposed to teach all of this?In this reassuring and practical episode, Christy-Faith takes on one of the most misunderstood stages in homeschooling: the upper years. If the idea of homeschooling middle and high schoolers feels overwhelming, confusing, or just flat-out impossible—you

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Ep. 72 - Tips To Make Your Kids More Independent In...

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2025/07/02

You’ve said it—maybe under your breath, maybe in the kitchen, maybe five times before 9 a.m.: “Why can’t they just do it on their own?”In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith dives into one of the most common struggles in homeschool life—kids who won’t work independently. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing between your child and productivity, this one’s for you.Spoiler: independence isn’t selfish—it’s a gift. And it can change everything.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep

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Ep. 71 - Does Homeschooling Shelter Your Kids Too Much?

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2025/06/25

You’ve heard it before—maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or that stranger in the grocery store: Aren’t you sheltering your kids too much?In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith takes a brave look at the myth that homeschooling is an overprotective, fear-based choice. From rising mental health risks to school culture realities, she lays out the truth most people are too afraid to say out loud—and why choosing to homeschool might actually be the most courageous, world-preparing decision a

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Ep 70 - What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool...

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2025/06/18

You’ve asked the question—maybe in a Facebook group, maybe at a co-op meeting, or maybe sitting on your kitchen floor surrounded by catalogs: What’s the best homeschool curriculum?But what if that’s the wrong question entirely?In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith unpacks the real reason so many homeschool moms get stuck in the curriculum trap—and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you just need someone to tell you what to buy so you don’t mess everything up, this episode will

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