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Brave Writer

Brave Writer

By: Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley
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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com627299 Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • 363. Homeschooling and Content Creation

    363. Homeschooling and Content Creation
    Oct 28 2026
    Is sharing your homeschool online helping your family, or changing the experience you're trying to capture?From handwritten newsletters to Instagram reels, homeschoolers have always looked for connection, inspiration, and practical advice. But what happens when sharing ideas becomes creating content for an audience?We explore the benefits and hidden costs of homeschooling on social media, including the pressure children may feel to perform, the temptation to compare our homes to picture-perfect feeds, and the challenge of staying present.How can we enjoy the best of online communities without losing ourselves in it? Join us as we rethink what deserves to be shared and what deserves to stay private.Resources:Explore the Growing Without Schooling archivesRegistration is open now for Scriptwriting and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attentionFind our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopVisit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa’s books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa’s Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
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    1 hr
  • 361. Growing Wild With Ainsley Arment

    361. Growing Wild With Ainsley Arment
    Oct 14 2026
    What if the best thing we can give our kids isn’t a perfectly planned education, but a childhood that leaves room for wonder?We’re joined by Wild + Free founder Ainsley Arment to talk about her new picture book, Grow Wild, My Child, and the philosophy behind a childhood rooted in nature, curiosity, story, and play. We explore Ainsley’s unexpected path to homeschooling, the origins of Wild + Free, and why wonder and rigor don’t have to compete.We also dig into screens, AI, child-led learning, family culture, and the joy of following “contagious obsessions” wherever they lead.Join us for a refreshing reminder that learning doesn’t need a worksheet to count.Resources:Connect with Ainsley on Instagram@wildandfree.co and at Wild + FreeFind her new picture book, Grow Wild My Child, in the Brave Writer Book ShopRegistration is open now for Building Brave Writers: Experience and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attentionVisit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa’s books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa’s Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 362. Susan Wise Bauer and The Great Shadow

    362. Susan Wise Bauer and The Great Shadow
    Oct 21 2026
    What if the way we think about sickness has been shaping our lives for thousands of years?Historian and author Susan Wise Bauer joins us to discuss her new book, The Great Shadow, and the surprising ways illness has influenced everything from religion and medicine to consumer culture and politics.We explore why ancient beliefs about sickness persist, how historical pandemics mirror our experience with COVID-19, and why we so often associate good health with personal virtue.Susan also shares how understanding history can help us question our assumptions, navigate medical decisions, and approach illness with greater compassion.Join us for a fascinating look at the history we carry into the present!Resources:Connect with Susan at ​​susanwisebauer.com, welltrainedmind.com, and on Instagram @@susanwisebauer Check out her podcast and SubstackHere’s the article Susan mentioned: “What I Got Wrong as as New Pediatrician Talking to Parents” (gift link)Find Susan’s new book, The Great Shadow, in the Brave Writer Book ShopRegistration is open now for Movie Discussion Club: Aquatic Adventures and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attentionVisit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa’s books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa’s Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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