Sapientia with Trance Blackman

In today's episode, I am joined by my friend Crystal Kean. Crystal lives on Vancouver Island, in the Oceanside area. She's a homeschooler and an established educator, owning and operating a small business that facilitates both in-classroom and outdoor education programs for children. We touched on a lot of topics, from raising her children, why she decided early on to keep them out of the public school system, the issues plaguing the institution of education, what she sees and deals with regularly in her classes, and the psychological struggles therein that adversely affect teachers, children and parents.She offers insights and suggestions, solutions, and guidance for parents who are considering homeschooling, or finding support on the journey outside the system that seems to be failing our children.Thanks for stopping by. Let's get to it...Topics covered:Growing up in small-town, rural AlbertaVenturing away from homeFamily road trips across Canada, US, MexicoWhat's happening to California?How she got into education (10:35)Raising babies in a cute little townStruggle with sending kinds to public schoolFinding alternative education options for her children (15:14)Dealing with backlash from friends, family, strangersRespecting autonomy (24:44)When your child comes into their ownHer older kids regroup and travel together (30:54)The system fragments families (32:49)Mental health of teensTalk to your kidsNot a fan of public schooling system - damaged kidsWho advocates for the parents? (40:10)Post-Covid psychological and emotional falloutThe system is the problem (46:22)Working with kids coming out of the systemUnschooling / deschoolingSleep deprived kidsDon't force a four-year-old to readNeuro-irregularities on the increase (56:59)Negative effects of screens and technologyKids living in alternate realities (1:00:57)Struggling with autonomy, boredomHer school Under The Arch (1:04:59)Relocating to Vancouver Island, single parentingStarting up a small schoolProviding support for parents (1:08:40)Homeschool enrichment as well as outdoor education componentWaldorf-based and natural scienceUsing both sides of your brain and bodySocial conditioningParental power is importantYou have to stand up; facing backlash from the system (1:18:53)Time is preciousMake sacrifices for your childrenParents aren't welcome in schoolsTeachers are people; they have life challenges as well (1:23:55)Anxiety is at an all-time highSocial media influencers; no life is perfectStepping into the role of educator for your children (1:27:48)Finding support locally - Facebook groupsThe homestead movement; simplify and get groundedGuest linkshttps://www.underthearchoutdoor.comhttps://www.facebook.com/underthearchehttps://www.instagram.com/under_thearchConnecthttps://tranceblackman.comhttps://tranceblackman.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/tranceblackmanhttps://instagram.com/tranceblackmanhttps://instagram.com/sapientiawithtbSupport, Donate, Subscribehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2148798/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCznDcWjHRqYY_xU0lZHVGkA/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trancehttps://paypal.me/tranceblackmanTrance's Musichttps://youtube.com/tranceblackmanhttp://music.tranceblackman.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trance-blackman/18749611https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevKSupport the show

For today's episode, I am joined by my good friend James Blonde.James has a led a fascinating and full life, never backing away from challenges and taking crazy risks. Even after breaking his back, an injury that would permanently sideline most people, he persevered, overcame, and continues to push himself to stay active, creative, and making some noise. We touched on everything from his childhood in England, to coming back time and again to Canada, and eventually moving here permanently to build a new life while rebuilding his body. Family, careers, martial arts, working security on tour with The Police in the early '80s, practically inventing reality TV in the UK, his early career in fashion and photography, and how all of his challenges continue to shape and inform his journey.(01:13) Part 1Growing up in the EnglandA ballerina meets a serviceman in ParisDad becomes an artist for lifeOut-earning dad at 12 years oldTaking up martial arts, tai chi and karateLearning discipline and self-controlTraining for Olympics, 1980 boycottWorking as a bouncer at 17Became an arboristMeeting his first wifeMoved in and embraced the whole family as his ownBeing mistaken for celebs all the timeThe Ramones, The Clash, early punk rockersFirst band – WirelessGetting hired as security for The PoliceInternal battles of the bandBeing on tour with the biggest band in the worldNever smoked or did any drugsBack to Montreal with The PoliceThe Ghost in The MachineLogistics of protecting the talent on tourOctober 1987 hurricane in EnglandThe science of being an arboristGetting trapped up a tree in the stormGround beefFixing up old Land RoversLucrative license plates4x4 adventuresMother's battle with cancerOperating a ski hillSki trips around the worldBack to England to change directions...(59:47) Part 2Living in the home of King Leopold IIClimb up a hill, come down with a missionBe alone in nature, find your purposeOff-road adventure challengeHitting up sponsors, entering the business worldLearning to think bigSpeaking to OPEC, a crash courseStarting a 4x4 schoolMapping out the challenge courseInventing the 4x4 train tow systemAll-wheel-drive clubSatellite TV salesCatching a crookBack up a hill...Parapont, parasailingGetting into real police workTraining your mind to let things goMoving into Special Investigations BranchYoungest commander, perfect conviction recordUsing your brains and your brawnBreaking his back; two disks blownCan't work, chronic pain, move to Whistler(2:06:31) Part 3Setting up a photography studioBeing of service to society being in SIBPrison programs for car thievesUp a tree for a week-long stakeoutAdvanced training in SIB/SASModel agency and commercial photographyMoving into video and televisionGetting creative in marketing campaignsMoving to CanadaWorking with German national lottery$1000 cigars(2:31:57) Part 4Divorced, settling in to a new lifeDystrophy in the legs, intense painMultiple doctors, many pain medsStaying active even with painRecovery after back surgeryKeeping your head while in constant painNobody is going to do it for youGuest linkshttps://vxraw.comhttps://instagram.com/jamesblonde64Connect with Trancehttps://tranceblackman.comhttps://instagram.com/tranceblackmanhttps://instagram.com/sapientiawithtbSupporthttps://buzzsprout.com/2148798/supporthttps://buymeacoffee.com/trancehttps://paypal.me/tranceblackmanSupport the show

Sapientia is a podcast about seeking truth, and finding wisdom. The show features interviews with creative, industrious, interesting, and inspiring people from all walks of life. What will be your legacy?- - -For today's episode, I'm joined by my good friend, whom I've known for most of my life, Jeremy Hoemsen.He's lives on Vancouver Island, in Canada, teaches kung fu, he and his wife Stana have built a beautiful home together, grow a lot of their own food, and keep themselves quite busy improving upon their self-reliance in the rural area of East Sooke, on the south end of the island.We touched on a lot of topics today, and I'll have to have him back again soon to talk more about the specifics of life at the homestead, his active support of veterans, and other things we didn't have time for today. We discussed the beginnings of our friendship, how life has changed throughout the decades, and went into some of the perhaps controversial issues of our time, through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, sociology, politics, and more.Thanks for stopping by. Let's get to it...---Topics discussed:School days of the pastDrag queen story timeGay Pride and identity politicsWhat's the end goal?Why can't we debate or discuss anything like adults?Polarized societyLeslyn Lewis - Canadian politicsPsychology study at UBCSociology vs psychologyMartial arts perspectiveVirtue signaling politiciansBehavioral science2018 West Point ex-CIA psyops programProgramming people while they're asleepHuman dronesLocal and global politics, collusion, interferenceTimes have changedStaying informed/educatedDependence on technologyConnect and disconnectGoing local - building a network at homeAccidentally meeting your next door neighbor---Guest links:https://wingchunpunchclub.com/https://veterans4freedom.ca/---Follow, Read, Connect https://tranceblackman.comhttps://tranceblackman.substack.com/https://twitter.com/tranceblackmanhttps://www.instagram.com/tranceblackman/Support, Donate, Subscribehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2148798/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/trancehttps://paypal.me/tranceblackmanListen to Trance Blackman's Musichttps://youtube.com/tranceblackmanhttp://music.tranceblackman.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trance-blackman/18749611https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevKSupport the show

Sapientia with Trance Blackman -- A show about seeking truth, and finding wisdom.I'm an artist, writer, and seeker of truth. What does that mean? And what exactly is truth?- - -Follow, Read, Connect https://tranceblackman.comhttps://tranceblackman.substack.com/https://twitter.com/tranceblackmanhttps://www.instagram.com/tranceblackman/Support, Donate, Subscribehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2148798/supporthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/trancehttps://paypal.me/tranceblackmanListen to Trance Blackman's Musichttps://youtube.com/tranceblackmanhttp://music.tranceblackman.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trance-blackman/18749611https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevKSupport the show