Bringing Education Home
by Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt
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S3EP18-Sharon LaFlamme-We Unpack Trauma — How Breaths, Bell Rings &…
S3EP18-Sharon LaFlamme-We Unpack Trauma — How Breaths, Bell Rings &…
About this podcast
Bringing Education Home is the podcast for parents who know something isn’t working — and are ready to take the lead. Hosted by Herb and Kristina Heagh-Avritt of Vibrant Family Education, each episode dives deep into the heart of family life and learning, offering real talk, real tools, and real connection.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by traditional schooling, exploring homeschooling, or simply craving a better rhythm for your family, we bring you grounded insight and fresh perspectives from experts who serve families holistically. With our "inside and outside the box" approach, we explore what it truly takes to raise healthy, happy, and successful kids — while staying connected as a family.
This is education reimagined — from the inside out.
For more information, visit VibrantFamilyEducation.com or email [email protected].
Episodes
The newest 20 of 240 episodes
- S3EP18-Sharon LaFlamme-We Unpack Trauma — How Breaths, Bell Rings & Cozy Parents Save Kids' Nervous Systems · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 18What if the key to calmer kids starts with a calmer you? Sharon joins us to talk about the autonomic nervous system and why learning to work with it, rather than against it, can…
- S3EP17-Stephanie Whitford-Stephanie's Life on Ritalin — Addiction, Withdrawal & How I Rebuilt My Brain · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 17What happens when a child grows up on Ritalin, and what does it take to find your way back? Stephanie lived that story. She was medicated from a young age and believes it dulled…
- S3EP16-Elaine Belson-We Teach Parents a 3‑Step Magic Trick: Mirror, Validate, Solve — Calm the Meltdown Fast · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 16Elaine Belson tell stories about being a therapist, a late-in-life soldier, and now the self-authority coach — yes, she joined the Army at 42 and no, it didn’t involve a trench…
- S3EP15-Kylie Roman-We Ditched School: How Kylie Roman Homeschools Her Thriving Autistic Son · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 15We get to the point fast: homeschooling gave Kylie’s autistic son the individualized support and flexible routine the public school system just couldn’t provide — and that choice…
- S3EP14-Alex & Cassidy Nicholas-Homeschool, Hustle & Handstands: Why We Ditched School and Built a Family Wellness Club · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 14Alex & Cassidy built the Vault because normal school + normal life felt like a bad combo meal — you get the carbs, none of the spice. Alex (and alongside Cassidy) and are…
- S3EP13-Jennifer Ternay-Parenting Off Autopilot: How We Teach Teens to Toss Their Head Trash (Spoiler: Curiosity Wins) · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 13ities pile on and suddenly you forget what you wanted; the cure is deliberate curiosity and courage. Who do you want to be? What matters? Living richly isn’t a bank balance…
- S3EP12-Lawrence Harris-Gratitude > Doomscrolling — I Show Teens & Parents How to Reclaim Hope and Perspective · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 12In this episode, we sit down with Lawrence Harris for a candid conversation about generational disconnects and the very different worlds parents and teens can sometimes seem to…
- S3EP11-Daniel Simon-MissionReady Teens: How to Turn ‘I Don’t Know’ into a Plan · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 11I knew right away Dan's main mission: he helps military‑connected teens (and honestly any kid who feels adrift) figure out who they are and build a real, faith‑rooted pathway…
- S3EP10-Dr. Stephen Jones-We Stole College Hacks: Summer Camps, Math & Scholarship Tips Dr. Jones Swears By · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 10I sat down with Dr. Stephen Jones and we tore open the mystery of studying like we were peeling a banana—simple, nutritious, and a bit slippery if you don't know what you're…
- S3EP9-Sarah McDavis-We Solved Reluctant Reading: Sneaky Science, Storytime Yoga & Octo the Investigator · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 9We jump right into the big idea: play, movement and improv are the secret sauce Sarah uses to lure reluctant readers into actually wanting to read. First, we unpack practical…
- S3EP8-Ruth Wishengrad-From kids' confidence to cancer care - Turning your story into a chorus · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 8We jump right into Ruth Wishengrad’s world where she crafts personalized “Happy Heart Songs” that blend music, emotion and neuroscience to literally anchor encouraging words into…
- S3EP7-Sam Mitchell-We got blunt with Sam about autism, neurodivergent trends & why ‘different’ = awesome (no fluff, just facts) · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 7We geek out a little here because Sam Mitchell is the human swiss-army mic: podcaster, TEDx speaker, nonprofit founder, and part-time wrestling fanboy who somehow keeps his life…
- S3EP6-Barb Varcl Smith-I Stopped Asking “Are You Okay?” — How I Use L.O.V.E. to Get Kids to Actually Tell the Truth · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 6Trauma isn't what happened to us—it's the survival responses we keep holding onto long after the danger's gone. I'm Barb Barkle Smith and we dive into how those stuck responses…
- S3EP5-Emily Roper-Raising Happy Humans: The Power of Early Development · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 5Emily Roper joins us for a delightful chat about the magical world of early childhood development! With her extensive background in neurodevelopmental therapy and midwifery…
- S3EP4-Adam Lee Sietz-Improv Your Life: Lessons from an Emmy-Winning Comedian · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 4Dive into the whimsical world of Adam Lee Seitz, Emmy-winning writer and improv maestro! We kick things off with a hearty introduction to this comedic powerhouse whose career…
- S3EP3-Dr. Anokhi Kapasi-STEM Moms Unite: Balancing Careers and Kids · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 3Dr. Anokhi Kapasi joins us for a riveting chat that dives deep into the world of homeschooling and career mastery for moms in STEM! Picture this: a super-smart biomedical…
- S3EP2-Mila Johansen-From Dreams to Pages: How to Ignite Your Child's Writing Passion · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 2Mila Johansen, a powerhouse in the world of writing, publishing, and public speaking coaching, joins us for a lively chat that feels like catching up with an old friend over…
- S3EP1-Mark Papadas-The Power of Words: Changing Children's Lives One 'I Am' at a Time! · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 1Mark Papadas joins the podcast to drop some serious wisdom bombs about empowering kids through identity. He’s the mastermind behind I Am for Kids and the Be Great movement, both…
- We Made It to 200! How Bringing Education Home Changed Us, Too · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 200Celebrating a big milestone—200 episodes! Can you believe it? We started this wild journey not knowing where it would take us, but here we are, reflecting on the leaps and bounds…
- S2EP99-Laura Marsala-From Marine Corps to Mompreneur: Laura's Epic Parenting Journey! · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 99Laura Marsala, a Marine Corps veteran and a powerhouse with a track record of transforming businesses and lives, joins us to spill the tea on her journey through the wild world…
