Welcome to Chatting to a Friend. In this podcast I am chatting to incredible women from all walks of life about friendship, community, self care, adventure, sex, grief, boundaries and asking them how they look after themselves, how they manage their mental health and what drives them. It’s an enormous privilege to have the time and opportunity to learn from some truly remarkable women. I hope you enjoy it.
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Catie Friend Podcasts
The premier podcast for ski mountaineering competition and participation. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of ski mountaineering as elite athletes prepare for Olympic competition and beyond. From the World Cup podium to the local skintrack, SKIMO GOLD is THE podcast for smooth-gliding, quick-transitioning, lung-burning, kick-turning beta on training, racing, gear, fueling, mindset, and–most importantly–FUN! Join hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith regularly for novel conversations wi ...
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Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done - Homemaking, Life Organization, and Mom Productivity Tips
Mystie Winckler
Overwhelmed? Perfectionistic? Too busy? Listen to the Simplified Organization podcast for mindset advice, productivity tips, time management ideas, home + life organization hacks, and real housework routines that work and help you glorify God in everything you do.
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12. Behind the Mic with Catie Friend: Commentary, Community, and the Future of Skimo
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1:05:26You know the voice—but do you know the story? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith welcome Catie Friend, the beloved voice of Skimo, for a wide-ranging conversation about her unexpected path into race commentary and what it really takes to bring this quirky, high-stakes sport to life on screen. Catie shares how she went from tot…
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11. Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes with Kylee Van Horn
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1:00:36What do carbs, cold weather, and cookie-cutter nutrition plans have in common? They’re all on the chopping block in this episode of Skimo Gold. Travis Macy sits down with Kylee Van Horn, sports dietitian, author of Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes, and co-host of the refreshingly honest podcast Your Diet Sucks to cut through the confusion a…
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10. Tim DeBoom: Ironman Champion and Skimo Aficionado
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1:14:12What happens when an Ironman World Champion trades the lava fields of Kona for the snowy mountains of Steamboat? In this episode of Skimo Gold, legendary triathlete Tim DeBoom joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the evolution of sport, identity, and finding new purpose beyond the podium. T…
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9. Griffin Briley: 19-yr-old World Cup star on Training, Racing, Mindset, and Rooming with Cam
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1:00:12At just 19 years old, Griffin Briley is already making waves on the World Cup stage—and he’s just getting started. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, Griffin joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith from Europe, fresh off the Olympic test event in Bormeo and prepping for the World Championships in Switzerland. Griffin shares what it’s like to train full-t…
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Before SKIMO hit the Olympic stage, Pete Swenson was already carving the path. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy reconnects with one of the sport’s foundational figures in the U.S.—a pioneer whose influence runs deep through the gear, culture, and competitive scene we know today. Pete reflects on his early days transitioning from pro …
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7. Jack Linehan & Joe Howdyshell: Happiness Increases Time to Exhaustion
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1:07:54How do you train like an elite skimo athlete without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy sits down with longtime friends and legends of the endurance world—athlete Jack Linehan and coach Joe Howdyshell—for a conversation that’s as thoughtful as it is informative. Jack shares what it’s like training in Cha…
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6. Sarah Cookler, Team USA Head of Sport
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1:04:32From elite racer to grassroots builder to Olympic team leader, Sarah Cookler is helping shape the future of ski mountaineering in the U.S. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy sits down with Sarah—Head of Sport for USA Ski Mountaineering Association—to talk about her incredible journey from Vermont Nordic skier to head coach, race direct…
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Espresso and ski mountaineering—two things Davide Giardini takes very seriously. In this episode, Travis Macy sits down with the Italian-born, Boulder-based endurance athlete to explore the deep cultural roots of ski mountaineering, from its military heritage in World War I to its modern-day evolution as an Olympic sport. Davide shares his personal…
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Homemaking is MORE than making things pretty (with Jordan Sparks)
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10:17What does it mean to be truly fruitful and fearless in homemaking? 🤔 In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Sparks, host of the Fruitful and Fearless podcast, to explore how we can cultivate genuine productivity in the home without falling into the trap of hustle culture or unrealistic expectations. 🔹 What does true fruitfulness look like in homem…
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4. Jessie Young: 41-yr-old Mom & USA National Champion
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51:30Jessie Young isn’t just keeping up—she’s setting the pace. Fresh off an impressive performance at the SKIMO World Cup in Spain, Jessie joins Travis Macy to talk about making the A final alongside her racing partner, Cam Smith, proving that experience, strategy, and grit can go toe-to-toe with raw youth. A mother of two balancing elite competition, …
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Priorities: The Key to Staying Organized as a Busy Mom
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13:07Upcoming masterclass: vocationvision.com -- How do we balance all our roles without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, Kaitie Neely shares how defining and prioritizing her vocations has brought clarity and peace to her daily life. From homeschooling and homemaking to starting a new business, Kaitie discusses practical ways to manage responsibil…
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3. Max Drion: Superstar Belgian Skier/Runner on Competition, Discovery, Impact, and More
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1:08:16From tearing it up on the World Cup circuit to juggling tennis balls on the start line, Max Drion brings a whole new level of skill, strategy, and fun to SKIMO racing. In this episode, hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with the Belgian champ to talk about his journey from discovering ski mountaineering in Switzerland to becoming an 11-time W…
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Wishful Thinking Groceries? Build a Realistic Pantry Instead - with Catie DeCarlo
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14:20Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy 🔗 eCourse: https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/ 🔗 Free Templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry/ Wishful thinking grocery shopping leads to wasted food, cluttered pantries, and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Katie shares how Simplified Pantry helped her shift from id…
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Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms: A Nutritionist’s Advice
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16:45Feeding a family well can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Chandice shares how to simplify nutrition with a biblical, creation-based approach to eating. She discusses practical ways to choose whole, nourishing foods, balance blood sugar, and create family-friendly meals on a budget. Learn how meal formulas,…
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2. Rea Kolbl: Team Slovenia Olympic Hopeful
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55:15Elite skimo racer, adventure athlete, and all-around mountain machine Rea Kolbl joins SKIMO Gold to talk about her journey from gymnastics to the high-altitude world of ski mountaineering. Co-hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith dive into Rea’s diverse background in mountain running, OCR, and adventure racing, and how all of it has shaped her approach t…
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1. Cam Smith: USA National Champion and Olympic Hopeful
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1:08:36Welcome to the premiere episode of SKIMO Gold! Hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith kick things off with a deep dive into Cam’s 2025 season—one packed with high-altitude racing, Olympic aspirations, and, yes, a meticulous croissant tally (52 and counting). Fresh off a standout performance at the World Cup in Andorra, Cam breaks down Team USA’s strategy …
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Easy family meals: how to plan, prep & save money (with Jessica Fisher!)
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10:12Free meal planning templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry Feeding a large family while balancing homeschooling, projects, and a budget can feel overwhelming. Do you spend all day cooking or opt for convenience and spend more money? There’s a better way! In this video, we’re talking about simple meal planning strategies that save time, reduce…
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Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping: Jessica Fisher’s Best Tips
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9:14Jessica Fisher, cookbook author and food writer at Good Cheap Eats, shares practical and creative ways to cut grocery costs while still enjoying quality meals. From shopping your pantry to building relationships with your local butcher, Jessica offers real-world strategies to make your grocery budget stretch further—without sacrificing flavor or nu…
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Introducing SKIMO GOLD with Travis Macy and Cam Smith
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1:55The premier podcast for ski mountaineering competition and participation. Explore the high-altitude, high-stakes world of ski mountaineering as elite athletes prepare for Olympic competition and beyond. From the World Cup podium to the local skintrack, SKIMO GOLD is THE podcast for smooth-gliding, quick-transitioning, lung-burning, kick-turning bet…
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From Frustration to Faith: Rachael Younger’s Story
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21:57Free course module: https://simplyconvivial.com/story - Rachael Younger shares her journey of learning to trust God through the challenges of being sidelined by tendinitis. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about confronting pride, embracing humility, and finding grace in a season of unexpected limitations. Listen as Rachael and Mystie d…
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Repentance and Gratitude: The Secrets to a Joyful Home with Tilly Dillehay
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17:37In the second half of Mystie Winckler’s interview with Tilly Dillehay, they explore how our homes can become spiritual outposts and places of transformation. Tilly shares her testimony of how hospitality and the atmosphere of a godly home led to her own conversion, emphasizing the eternal significance of our homemaking efforts. They also discuss pr…
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Defeating Temptation in Daily Life: Lessons from My Dear Hemlock
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13:19In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, Tilly’s book explores women’s unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters. Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonp…
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The Truth About Homeschooling 12-Year-Olds: Expectations vs. Reality
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19:17Take my course The Art of Homeschooling: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling/ Are you navigating the challenges of homeschooling during the middle school years? In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative period of adolescence—those years between 11 and 13 that can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, growth, and shifting …
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Making Homemaking Work: Adapting Routines with GRACE (featuring Mairin Schuman)
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19:14Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she’s learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of chang…
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Redefine Hospitality: How to Open Your Home to Glorify God (with Rachel Alaia)
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19:56Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community. Join us as we discuss: 🌟 R…
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From Daydreamer to Doer - Amie Garner's Transformation
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18:22Amie shares her inspiring journey from being a daydream planner stuck in perfectionism to becoming a doer who embraces progress over perfection. Join us for Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc In this episode, Mystie Winckler sits down with Amie Garner, a wife, homeschool mom of 5, and long-time member of Convivial Circle. Ami…
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Can Weekly Reviews REALLY Change Your Life in 2025? (with Rachel Bozarth)
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19:21Rachel Bozarth highlights the power of the weekly review for busy moms. Join Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc A weekly review prevents things from falling through the cracks, enables realistic planning, and builds margin for priorities. Start small by reviewing your calendar, listing weekly priorities, and practicing consis…
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Fight perfectionism with a timer - with Erika Macartney
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21:58Discover how Erika overcame homemaking overwhelm, perfectionism, and clutter with simple strategies like timers, brain dumps, and community support through Convivial Circle. https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc/ Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with h…
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It is NEVER too late to become a better homemaker! (with Judy Troxler)
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20:37Learn from older Christian women who are still learning to be better homemakers even as empty-nesters. Join us! https://convivialcircle.com With over 40 years of homemaking experience, Judy shares her journey of managing her home after her children have grown. She discusses how she continued to improve her homemaking skills and the challenges of st…
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From "no-plan" lifestyle to joyful home management (with Stacey Thomas)
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16:26Move from chaos to joyful home management! FREE Attitude Alignment Guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/attitude/ Stacey shares her journey of moving into a fixer-upper, balancing life as a homeschooling mom, and transforming her attitude towards housework. They discuss practical tips such as using alignment cards, setting priorities, embracing d…
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STOP Feeling Overwhelmed! Daily Habits for a Joyful Home Life (with Cassy Satterfield)
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17:30Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies! Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.com In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding pea…
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In Search of Wisdom: Feminism, Friendships, and Personal Growth
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18:25Women need to have friends to chat with. If we can cut through feminist lies and envious striving, we can have conversations with friends and with our husbands that lead to wisdom Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of …
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WHY Your ATTITUDE Is the Most Important Thing to Organize
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42:09Followup with the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Understand the importance of defining room purposes and how small steps impact household harmony. Discover how a mother's attitude influences family well-being and practical steps for personal and household improvement. This episode also explores organizing attitudes, em…
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Yes, you CAN enjoy cleaning toilets!! Here's how...
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33:35Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe f…
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Sign up for the free challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/october/ - Get momentum by joining hundreds of other women in weekly action – with many opportunities for prizes! Every Monday we’ll kick off with a new checklist and a YouTube live mini workshop on that week’s area of focus. Every day you’ll get a quick-hit reminder email, helping you br…
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Create a WELCOMING Living Room with This KEY Process
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44:51Start the FREE challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october The living room is aptly named. It is a room for living, not for showing off. In the living room we read, talk, and form connections with one another and friends. We study, work, and relax. The living room is for conversations and cuddles. If a living room is where we live together and r…
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Don't MISS OUT on October's Top Kitchen Organization Tips!
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43:17Take the challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Join Mystie Winckler as she launches the Organize October challenge, a month-long initiative created to help Christian stay-at-home moms improve their homes and attitudes. In this first episode, Mystie discusses the purpose behind the challenge, the weekly YouTube lives, and the daily tasks in…
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Get Ready for the MOST PRODUCTIVE 31 Days as a Homemaker!
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3:31Join the free homemaking challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october This October, we will move through the house week by week, rethinking our attitude and approach in each area, while also tackling the actual space. My goal for October is to initiate tangible and meaningful baby-step organization tasks that will truly make a difference in your …
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Female Friendship Struggles - and how to fix them
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19:20Build friendships around homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com True Friendship and Homemaking: Insights from Anne of Green Gables Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the true essence of friendship, using examples from C.S. Lewis and 'Anne of Green Gables.' They explore how intellectual alignment and shared …
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Got Vision? Acquaintances versus True Women Friendships (part 2)
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20:07Help your friends talk homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com Unpacking Friendship: Insights from C.S. Lewis's 'The Four Loves' – Part 2 In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler and her guests, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers, delve deeper into the concept of friendship as depicted in C. S. Lewis's…
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Women should have friendships (here's how)
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16:14Start a local group: https://simplifiedorganization.com Mystie Winckler, Kate Myers, Karen Head, and Adelaide Garner discuss CS Lewis' Four Loves and the best ways for women to make and maintain friendships. The Four Loves: https://amzn.to/3MFFa71 Building Meaningful Friendships: Insights from C.S. Lewis’s 'The Four Loves' In this episode of the Si…
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Start a local homemaking study group! with Meghan Jackson
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17:24Start a local group! https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/local-group/ Meghan Jackson has started a local homemaking study group. She shares her group's dynamics, initial ice-breaking activities, and the profound impact on their attitudes towards homemaking. Moms in the study report significant positive changes, including improved family interactions a…
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How to Create Homeschool Accountability (with Dawn Garrett)
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21:28https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Maximize Your Homeschooling Hours: Tips for Focus and Success Devote specific hours, called sacred school hours, to focus solely on school work. Parents should minimize distractions, such as household chores and social media, during these hours. The emphasis is on being present and available to suppo…
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How to be impervious as a homeschool mom! (with Lauren Scott)
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15:56Join us for Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Imperviousness is a new word for many of us, but it's a word and a mode that we need to be successful homeschool moms who guide our children through their various phases into functioning adulthood. Homeschooling is not always going to be rainbows and roses, and we ha…
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Transform Your Homeschool Mood: How to Stay Organized and Joyful with Rena Sites
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19:08Learn the Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Transforming Homeschooling with Joy and Preparation | Simplified Organization Podcast Let's chat about the joys of homeschooling and homemaking. Rena shares practical tips and strategies from the 'Art of Homemaking' course that helped her manage her home and homeschool…
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Baby Step Bingo starts today: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/ Gracie shares her experience with the 'Baby Step Bingo' challenge from the Convivial Circle community. They discuss how small steps can make a significant difference, particularly during life transitions such as expecting a new baby. Misty and Gracie explore how structured act…
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SUPER Creative Way to Manage Kids' Chores in a Large Family
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18:03Get your children helping around the house: simplyconvivial.com/ehap Mystie and Anna Laura Farnham discuss effective methods for managing kids' chores and household tasks. Learn about the Baby Step Bingo challenge, chore charts, and decluttering techniques that turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. Discover how to keep kids motivated and fo…
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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!)
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14:36Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …
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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!)
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18:23Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…
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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4)
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20:27Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …
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