The BIG Home Ed Conversations

The BIG Home Ed Conversations

Hosted by: Kelly Rigg & Ashley Vanerio

The BIG Home Ed Conversations is the No.1 active home education podcast for parents who want more than just homeschooling tips. Join Kelly (home ed mum of 2 and home education coach & mentor) and Ashley...

Episodes

BIG Home Ed Book Club: Introducing Our First Pick: The Four-Hour School Day

Season #3

This week, Ashley pops in solo to launch something new and fun for our community—the BIG Home Ed Book Club! Think bite-sized, practical reflections you can listen to on a walk, while folding laundry, or between...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 4: Regulate, Reconnect, and Read the Room

Season #3

Newly deregistered or just beginning your home ed journey this September? You’re in the right place. In the final episode of the “Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed” series, Kelly Rigg (home education mindset coach and...
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Rituals, Traditions & Social Conditioning: Letting Go of Back-to-School Pressure in Home Ed

Season #3

Feeling the urge to buy new pens or lunchboxes—even though your kids aren’t going “back to school”? You’re not alone! In this heartfelt episode, Kelly and Ashley dive deep into the rituals and traditions that sneak...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 3: How to Build a Home Ed Routine That Works for Your Whole Family

Season #3

Are you about to start home education and feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, routines, and expectations? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed series, Kelly Rigg (home...
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Roadblocks to Home Education: Overcoming Doubts, Fears & Practical Barriers

Season #3

Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, legal questions, or worries about what others will think? You’re not alone! In this episode, Kelly and Ashley get real about the most common roadblocks...
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Home Ed Secrets: Planning, Flexibility and Fitting it all in!

Season #3

Ever wonder how home educating families actually plan, stay flexible, and fit everything in—without burning out? In this episode, Kelly and Ashley spill their real-life “home ed secrets,” sharing what planning looks...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 2: Finding Your “Why” & Creating Your Unique Home Education Philosophy

Season #3

Are you asking yourself, “Why am I doing this?” as you step into home education? You’re not alone!   In this episode of the Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed summer series, Kelly Rigg (mindset coach, home ed mum,...
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Navigating Home Ed Slumps: Real-Life Strategies for Getting Back on Track (and Giving Yourself Grace)

Season #3

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just a bit “meh” about home education right now? You’re not alone! In this honest episode, Kelly and Ashley dive deep into the reality of home ed slumps—those periods when motivation...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 1: Mindset Shifts, De-Schooling & Deregistering (Practical Tips for UK Families)

Season #3

Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, fears, or pushback from others? You’re not alone! In this bonus episode, Kelly Rigg (home ed mum, mindset coach, and founder of Offroading Motherhood)...
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Breaking Free from Sit Down Culture: Movement, Mindset & Real-Life Learning in Home Education

Season #3

Is “sit down and focus” really the best way for kids to learn? In this lively episode, Kelly and Ashley dig into the myths and realities of “sit down culture” in education—and why home educators are uniquely...
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Does AI Have a Place in Home Education? Streamlining, Creativity & Critical Thinking in the Digital Age

Season #3

Is artificial intelligence (AI) a helpful tool for home educators—or a shortcut that risks critical thinking? In this lively episode (more like debate), Kelly and Ashley dig into the real pros and cons of using AI...
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The Truth About Worldschooling with Luna Flowerday: Radical Unschooling, Travel, and Real-Life Learning on the Road

Season #3

In this episode, Kelly Rigg & Ashley Vanerio chat to Luna Flowerday—radical unschooler, worldschooler, and inspiring mum of three—who is currently traveling the world with her husband and children.   Luna’s...
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