The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Ryan Delk is the founder and CEO of Primer, a network of microschools expanding across the country. Primer is structured in a way that supports teachers that allows them to focus on what they love most. Expect to learn about the systems Primer has built across their network to allow teachers to focus on what they love and streamline the process for getting a school off the ground. You’ll learn about the work Ryan has done to manage regulations and laws to make it easier for people to launch schools. The educational philosophy that underpins the resources that Primer is building and the new leader cohort that primer is launching to help educators launch the microschools. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Current State of Primer 3:43 - The First Day of School 5:37 - Primer Leadership Cohort 8:56 - Who is a Good fit for the Primer Leadership Cohort 15:52 - Incentivizing Forward Thinking Teachers 18:42 - How Does the Infrastructure of Primer Work? 24:03 - The Relationship Between the Teacher and the Software 26:55 - What Does Primer Curriculum Look Like? 33:53 - Regulations in Microschools 41:06 - Changing Education Laws 54:55 - Why Start in Florida and Arizona? 59:36 - The Original Inspiration for Primer 1:01:24 - The Operations of Primer 1:05:43 - Requirements for Teachers at Primer 1:07:57 - What Does the Primer Leadership Cohort Actually Look Like? 1:10:10 - How to Learn More About Primer If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Ryan Delk: Website | https://primer.com Twitter | https://x.com/delk Email | r@primer.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Steve Patterson is an author and freelance philosopher working outside of traditional academia. He specializes in uncovering foundational errors in “mainstream consensus” and orthodox opinions. Expect to learn about the research Steve has done throughout his career, what it means to be a philosopher, and why he believes we are in a dark age of philosophy, ideas, and information. You’ll discover how he found that much of what academic institutions have produced over the last century is riddled with errors, why our institutions are corrupt and flawed, and what he is doing to advance the efforts of Independent Philosophy. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Shower Notes 6:11 - What is Philosophy 11:21 - What is Independent Philosophy? 22:07 - The Fallacy of Prestige 25:38 - When Prestige Fails Us 33:03 - Have We Been Teaching Reading Incorrectly? 35:59 - The Replication Crisis 41:08 - Intellectual Paradigms 48:25 - What are the “Dark Ages” 53:43 - The True Source of Revolutions and Advancements 1:06:04 - Does Theory Get in the Way of Practice? 1:08:56 - Where Do We Go to Find Evidence? 1:12:40 - How to Measure Intelligence 1:19:07 - Measuring Progress Outside of Academia 1:21:38 - The Natural Philosophy Institute 1:26:07 - How to Connect with Steve’s Work If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: My Bachelor’s Degree Means Nothing: https://steve-patterson.com/a-bachelors-education/ Connect with Steve Patterson : Website | https://steve-patterson.com Books | https://steve-patterson.com/books/ Podcast | https://stevepatterson.substack.com/podcast Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Jon England is the Education Policy Analyst at Libertas Institute. He works to support micro school founders and school choice legislation, and is currently building an association that will allow micro school founders to tap into the economies of scales that public schools are able to leverage. In this episode, expect to learn about John’s experience as a public school teacher and principal, the difficulties of innovation within the public education landscape, and why he was investigated and asked to step down for speaking about his values around gender and Covid policy. You’ll also learn about the work Jon is doing now at Libertas and why he’s so excited about the future of education. This episode is sponsored by Primer Micro Schools https://primer.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - How John Got into Education 7:23 - The Covid School Policy 10:25 - A Gender Policy Comment that Started an Investigation 15:41 - Life as a Public School Principal 19:16 - The Roadblock to Change in the Public Education System 26:02 - Sponsor: Primer 27:03 - Micromanaging in the Public Education System (Medium) 32:02 - Rate of Change in Public Education 36:43 - Culture Wars Beginning in 2020 42:04 - How Jon Transitioned out of Public Education 47:01 - What Jon’s new Association is Aiming to do 50:03 - Making Profit as an Educator 53:34 - Biggest Challenges of Running a Micro School 59:04 - Jon’s Plan for Expansion 1:00:41 - How to Connect with Jon 1:01:40 - School Choice in Utah 1:07:29 - Lean More About the Association and Jon’s Work If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Jon England: Email: jon@libertas.org Twitter: https://x.com/Principal_Jon edinnovators.org Libertas: https://libertas.org Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Dan Sanchez is a writer and Senior Fellow at FEE where he is the Director of Content and Editor. Dan and Hannah worked together at Praxis and ran the Cole Summers Fellowship together. In this episode, expect to learn Dan’s journey becoming an intellectual outside of academia through his own studying and learning, his approach to developing fellowships and coaching programs inside of FEE and why he feels like writing is such an important mechanism to teach young people as a tool for thinking. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - How Dan Came to Be a Writer in the Liberty Movement 7:38 - Dan’s Time Working at a Science Museum 10:54 - Dan’s Time at UC Berkeley 14:07 - Cultivating a Love for Learning 16:55 - How Dan Found Himself Working at FEE 23:06 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 24:04 - Dan And Hannah’s Work Together 25:49 - Designing Educational Programs 34:14 - Refining the Program 41:44 - Active Minds Program 49:44 - The Cole Summer’s Fellowship 57:13 - Why Did Dan Choose His Life Path? 1:04:05 - Why the Philosophy of Liberty? If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Unschooled - Kerry McDonald Don’t Tell Me I Can’t - Cole Summers Connect with Dan Sanchez: Twitter | https://x.com/dansanchezv Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Katelyn Donnelly is the founder and general partner of Avalanche VC, a venture capitalist firm that invests primarily in Ed Tech Companies. Expect to learn what Ed Tech is and how it’s changing the education landscape, how Austin, TX has become a hub for education innovation, and Katelyn’s predictions about the future of the education market. You’ll also learn about Katelyn’s work with the government of Pakistan helping them roll out a voucher program that allow students to attend public and private schools. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Katelyn Donnelly 3:18 - What is Venture Capital? 5:53 - When Does VC Make Sense? 9:06 - Why Katelyn Chose to Focus on Education 16:48 - Career Progression 22:06 - How Katelyn Became a VC 26:48 - The Genesis of Avalanche 29:35 - How Katelyn Chooses what to Invest In 34:07 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 35:05 - Predictions About the Future of Education 39:22 - How to Make Education Work 44:51 - Education Technology 55:46 - The Importance of Early Childhood Education 1:02:10 - Katelyn’s Work in Pakistan 1:09:59 - How We Value Education 1:16:12 - Austin’s Place in Ed Tech 1:18:10 - Katelyn’s Advice for Start Ups If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Zero to One - Peter Thiel The Earlier the Better - Guidepost Montessori Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson Connect with Katelyn Donnelly: Website | https://www.avalanche.vc Email | hello@avalanche.vc Website | https://katelyndonnelly.com Twitter | https://x.com/krdonnelly Newsletter | https://obviouslythefuture.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Graham Frey returns to the show! Graham is the CEO of Hallcraft School Studio and former CEO of Alpha, an innovative network of K-12 schools based in Austin, Texas. In this episode, expect to learn why the modern education system makes it easier for girls to succeed and is detrimental to boy’s self-esteem and development, the case for same sex schools, why having a strong culture in early education is so important, and how Graham is thinking about raising his own sons in the modern world. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:57 - Is Traditional Education More Harmful to Boys? 6:59 - What Makes the Classroom Easier for Girls? 15:22 - How Much Does The Modern System Set Boys Back in Later Years 19:18 - How the System Holds Girls Back Too 20:59 - The Case for Same Sex Schools 31:54 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 32:50 - How to Judge a School Based on Lunch 38:44 - Why Same Sex Environments Help Kids Thrive 46:02 - Long Term Negative Effects of School System for Boys 52:04 - Declining Enrollment Rates for Men in Universities 55:55 - Declining Innovation in America 1:07:02 - Graham’s Most Formative Teachers 1:10:38 - Downstream Effects of Broken Education System 1:18:11 - Reframing Our Expectations for Education 1:23:51 - How Graham is Thinking About Raising His Own Boys 1:31:49 - Resources for Those Who Want to Go Deeper If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Tribe - Sebastian Junger Road to Character - David Brooks How to Know a Person - David Brooks Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday Six Great Ideas - Mortimer J. Adler Richard Hawley - https://www.richardalanhawley.com/ Connect with Graham Frey: Website | hallcraftschools.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Nat Eliason is a blogger, programmer, entrepreneur, and author of the new book Crypto Confidential, where he tells the story of riding the crypto mania wave of 2021, how he learned how to invest in crypto, become a programmer, and signing onto a project that made and then lost him millions of dollars. In this episode, expect to learn Nat’s process of book writing, the importance of memoir style writing in the 21st century, why he thinks social media is mostly a waste of time, how he has learned the skill of learning new things, and why he’s building a Patronage fund for his daughters as an alternative to a college fund. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - The Process and Vulnerability of Writing Crypto Confidential 11:15 - The World Needs More Memoirs (start 15:06 - The Value of Books in the Age of the Internet (Medium) 23:27 - Discerning the Shadow Career Over the Real Thing 25:56 - What Does Success Mean as a Writer? 29:02 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 30:05 - Why Memoirs Might Become More Important in the 21st Century 35:23 - Making Life Decisions off Data 41:27 - The Value of Social Media 51:18 - The Process of Learning New Things 1:05:16 - The Changing Landscape of Work 1:12:40 - The Importance of Being Curious 1:21:49 - Rewiring Dopamine and Writing Style 1:25:53 - Managing Social Media 1:27:53 - Starting a Patronage Instead of a College Fund for Kids 1:37:18 - Recreating and Improving the Community that College Offers If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield Peak - Anders Ericsson & Robert Poole http://letsbeprolific.com Anthology of Balaji - Eric Jorgenson Connect with Nat Eliason: Book | Crypto Confidential https://www.nateliason.com/crypto-confidential Website | blog.nateliason.com Twitter | https://x.com/nateliason Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

John Papola is the founder of Emergent Order and host of the Dad Saves America Podcast. Expect to learn the genesis of Dad Saves America, how John came up with the idea, and why he believes that the family unit is the most important place to build the future of American culture. You’ll also learn how John got started as an independent media creator, the genesis of Emergent Order, and what John thinks are the biggest problems for us to solve culturally and institutionally. This episode was recorded as part 1 of a double header. After interviewing John for HFP, John interviewed me on his show Dad Saves America. That episode will be live soon. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:46 - Dad Saves America 9:02 - The Importance of the Family Unit 15:44 - The Role of the Parent 22:07 - Does Our Culture Discourage Having Kids? 39:13 - Combating Cultural Counterforces 51:30 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 52:33 - How Our Education System Feeds Cultural Narratives 1:07:31 - The Genesis and Philosophy of Emergent Order 1:28:04 - How Emergent Order Merges with Dad Saves America 1:34:23 - The Driving Force Behind Who John Chooses to Interview 1:47:29 - How to Connect with John Papola’s Work If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Pathless Path - Paul Millerd Free to Learn - Peter Gray The Beautiful Tree - James Tooley The Righteous Mind - Jonathan Haidt The Evolution of Everything - Matt Ridley Connect with John Papola: Dad Saves America Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@DadSavesAmerica Emergent Order: https://www.eo.foundation Substack: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Aquinnah Bree is a full time freelance writer with a very unique and interesting education background. She just released her debut novel, A Tempest of Roses In this episode, expect to learn about Aquinnah’s unique education background bouncing between different schools, how she developed a love for writing, why she chose to skip college and build a free lance business, and the process of writing her debut novel. You’ll also hear how her unique alternative education experience prepared her for the work she does now and the art she is putting out into the world. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - Aquinnah’s Experience Releasing Her First Novel 3:18 - Aquinnah’s Unique Education Background 9:04 - How Aquinnah Helped Tailor Her Own Education 11:35 - The Evolution of Aquinnah’s Love for Writing 14:45 - Aquinnah’s Experience as a Pre-Professional Ballerina 17:43 - Why Aquinnah Chose to Write a Novel 25:18 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 26:16 - The Evolution of the Story 33:51 - How Aquinnah Learned to Write 39:25 - How Do You Know a Novel is Ready? 41:21 - Building a Business as a Writer 44:10 - What is Praxis? 47:32 - Full Time Freelancing Instead of College 51:50 - How to Build a Business and a Client Base 59:40 - How Aquinnah Learned to be a Copywriter 1:00:51 - How to Connect with Aquinnah and Find Her Book If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert Connect with Aquinnah Bree: Website | https://www.aquinnahbree.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Ray Girn is the co-founder and CEO of Higher Ground Montessori, the largest network of Montessori schools in the world. Expect to learn the business side of building and scaling schools, why talent is so important, and how Ray thinks about building a culture that scales. You’ll learn the philosophy of Montessori and how Higher Ground has implemented them into the modern education landscape. You’ll also hear Ray’s thoughts about the future of innovation and education. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Ray Girn 2:55 - Why Ray Chose to Dedicate His Life to Education 7:28 - What Makes Higher Ground’s Approach Unique? 12:02 - What Does the Model of Higher Ground Look Like? 16:55 - The Key Drivers of Education 26:13 - Why Higher Ground Built Their Own Teacher Training Program 34:28 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 35:26 - How to Scale Classroom Structure 45:01 - Why There Aren’t Similar Models to Higher Ground 54:40 - Applying Older Philosophical Work to Modern Business 1:00:43 - Taking Bold Philosophical Stances 1:08:18 - Building a Healthy Culture for Children 1:14:08 - Showing Children That the World is Beautiful 1:18:21 - Innovation and the Future of Education 1:26:51 - How to Connect with Ray and Higher Ground Montessori If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The New Normal - Matt Bateman Connect with Ray Girn: Website | guidepostmontessor.com Website | higherground.com Twitter | https://x.com/raygirn?lang=en Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

This week we have Peter Gray, a developmental psychologist who studies the important of play in childhood. His book Free to Learn covers the importance of play as a form of education in Expect to learn why childhood play was an area of interest in his research, Peter’s experience raising a son who was rebellious to the traditional education system, and his thoughts on Sudbury Schools, Unschooling, and other alternative education models. You’ll also hear Peter’s take on video games and using play in the digital world. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Peter Gray 3:30 - What is a Developmental Psychologist 5:31 - How Did Peter Become a Scientist of Play? 26:23 - What is the Definition of Play? 32:15 - How Much of Play is Environmentally and Socially Influenced 36:15 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 37:15 - What is Happening When Children “Play Act” 39:15 - Are the Ways Children Play Indicative of Future Interests and Careers? 45:44 - Long Term Benefits of a Childhood Full of Play 51:04 - The Effects of a Decline in Play 1:01:09 - Peter’s Thoughts on Certain Alternative Schooling Models 1:08:54 - Peter’s Thoughts on Video Games and Digital Play 1:23:57 - What is the Transition of Play to Adulthood? 1:29:00 - What Kills a Child’s Interest to Play 1:36:18 - How to Connect with Peter If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Gardener and the Carpenter - Alison Gopnik Connect with Peter Gray: Book: Free to Learn Substack: https://petergray.substack.com Psychology Today Blog:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn Website: http://petergray.org Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

This week we have Chrisman Frank, the Co-Founder and CEO of Synthesis, an online, game-based school that was originally built as part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX school. It’s now available to the public. In this episode, expect to learn the origin of Synthesis, how Synthesis is using game-based learning and AI to deliver personalized tutoring to it’s students, and Chrisman’s personal story going from student, to tutor, to Co-Founder of Synthesis. Chrisman is such a positive force in the online education space and there’s so much valuable information in this episode. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Chrisman Frank 2:44 - Chrisman’s Criticism of Public Education 9:29 - How Chrisman Began Working in Education 14:22 - The Origin of Synthesis’ Curriculum 19:54 - The Rapid Growth of Synthesis 27:31 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 28:27 - Using the Internet Effectively for Education 35:22 - How Covid Changed Education 38:58 - Socialization Through Online Education 44:59 - How Synthesis Leveraged the Internet 49:27 - Are there Other Versions of Synthesis? 54:33 - Critical Thinking 59:12 - How Synthesis is Using AI 1:03:27 - Preparing Kids for the Unknown 1:09:39 - How to Connect with Chrisman and Synthesis 1:12:16 - The Importance of Reading for Kids If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Chrisman Frank: Twitter: @chrismanfrank Twitter: @synthesisschool Website: https://www.synthesis.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Keri Waters is an inventor, long time entrepreneur and currently the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Austin, America’s newest private University. In this episode, expect to learn about Keri’s journey as an entrepreneur, how the University of Austin is combining liberal arts and entrepreneurship, what they are looking for in applicants, and how Keri is building the centers of innovation at the University of Austin. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:39 - The University of Austin 6:01 - Rethinking What a College Education Ought to Be 7:56 - Civic Entrepreneurship 16:48 - Making Education More Practical 22:10 - The Case for Liberal Arts 24:44 - The Polaris Project 33:40 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 34:39 - What is University of Austin Looking for in Applicants 37:34 - The Melding of Academia and Start Ups 41:55 - The Flexibility of Modern Education 47:33 - What is the Goal For University of Austin Graduates? 49:36 - Keri’s Career and Entrepreneurship Background 1:01:20 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood 1:08:23 - AI and Education 1:12:03 - How to Connect with Keri and the University of Austin Keri and the University of Austin If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Keri Waters: Website | https://www.uaustin.org linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keriwaters Twitter | https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkeriwaters Email | kwaters@uaustin.org Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Erin Doppelt is a spiritual psychology + meditation teacher and author of the new book Nothing Can Stop You. In this episode, expect to learn what a mindfulness practice can do to improve your life and help regulate your nervous system, why children are innately good meditators, the importance of finding your own path in life, and Erin’s top pieces of advice for parents who are on the unconventional path. Disclaimer: We experienced some audio issues while recording this episode, so apologies for the quality. The message still shines through! This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - What Erin Does as a Spiritual Psychology and Meditation Teacher 6:15 - What is Meditation? 8:51 - How We Self Sooth in the Modern World 11:38 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Self Soothing 18:15 - How Our Innate Instincts Get Squashed as Adults 25:29 - Cultural Conditioning that Holds Us Back 36:34 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 38:36 - Navigating Desire 39:59 - Positive Language 47:28 - Becoming a Mom 54:20 - Advice for Moms 1:07:36 - How the Modern World Makes Meditation Difficult? 1:14:48 - How to Connect with Erin If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Spiritual Child - Dr. Lisa Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Child-Parenting-Lifelong-Thriving/dp/1250033837 Becoming a Writer - Dortohea Brande: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Writer-Dorothea-Brande/dp/0874771641 The Magical Path of Intuition - Florence Scovel Shinn: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Intuition-Florence-Scovel-Shinn/dp/1401944159 Connect with Erin Doppelt: Instagram | @erinrdoppelt Website | https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com Book | https://www.erinracheldoppelt.com/NothingCanStopYou Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

This week we have Laura Mazer on the podcast. Laura, a former surgeon, is now on the leadership team at Guidepost Montessori, the largest network of Montessori schools in the world In this episode, you’ll learn about Maria Montessori, the Montessori method, and how Montessori approaches education and development differently from traditional schools. You’ll learn about the importance Montessori places on children gaining a sense of independence and how Guidepost implements agency at different stages of development. You’ll hear the genesis of Guidepost and how it became the largest network of Montessori schools in the world. You’ll also learn about Laura’s career journey from the medical world to the education world and some of the through lines between the two. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 02:00 - What is Montessori and Who Was Maria Montessori? 5:43 - What is Guidepost Montessori? 7:24 - Montessori Teacher Training 14:47 - Creating Curriculum with Real World Results 18:20 - Establishing Values for Montessori Students 26:42 - Planes of Development (Medium?) 38:28 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 39:25 - Montessori’s Emphasis on Independence & Agency 43:47 - Humanism 49:07 - External Pressure and Expectations for Children 56:46 - The Virtue of Living a Good Life 1:02:00 - Implementing the Montessori Method for Older Kids 1:14:55 - Laura’s Path from Surgeon to Educator 1:26:23 - The Benefits of Having a Medical Background in Education 1:29:40 - How to Connect with Laura and Guidepost If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Guidepost Montessori: Website | https://www.guidepostmontessori.com Parenting Guide | https://theparentingguide.substack.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.