Episodes

  • Welcome to the Feast Life

    Welcome to the Feast Life
    Oct 17 2023

    Welcome to 'The Feast Life' podcast, where we empower modern moms to design a life and homeschool they truly love. Join us as we explore the art of creating a lifestyle founded on the values of family, freedom, and fun. Our episodes are packed with inspirational stories, practical tips, and expert insights to help you embark on a homeschooling journey that not only educates your children, but also enriches your life.

    Charlotte Mason said, “Our aim in education is to give a full life. We owe it to them, this being our children, to initiate an immense number of interests. Life should be all living and not a mere tedious passing of time, not all doing, or all feeling, or all thinking. The strain would be too great, but all living.” (Vol 3, pp 170-171). 

    Join Julie Ross, creator of the homeschool curriculum A Gentle Feast and certified life coach, to discover how you can make everyday moments a celebration of learning, love, and laughter. If you need help escaping survival mode and want to create a thriving life and homeschool- Pull up a chair, you are welcome at this table! Find out more at thefeastlife.me

    Prefer video or closed captions? You can watch this episode here:http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife

    Join or private Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity or follow us on Instagram for more inspiration https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/

     Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at agentlefeast.com!

    "I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star review.

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    19 mins
  • Be the Hero Your Homeschool Needs

    Be the Hero Your Homeschool Needs
    Oct 30 2023
    Let’s be honest, do you feel as though you show up for your homeschool as a hero or a wounded warrior?
    In today’s Julie Ross will walk you through the hero’s journey and show you how you are in fact the hero your homeschool needs. You will be reminded of your true identity and the power God has equipped you with for this important calling of homeschooling.
    By the end of this episode, you will learn:-the essential item you need for your homeschool journey-how to take a proper view of your obstacles- the role you need to take as teacher- AND three practical steps to boost your homeschool confidenceWatch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLifeJoin our private Facebook communityhttp://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunityFollow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at http://www.agentlefeast.com“ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
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    28 mins
  • The One Word You Might Want to Cut Out of Your Vocabulary

    The One Word You Might Want to Cut Out of Your Vocabulary
    Nov 6 2023
    “Make today the day you decide to stop should-ing all over yourself and others.”
    In this episode, you will learn from Julie how much of a difference you will see in all areas of your life if you just change the word “should” to another word. The shift in perspective and reduction of shame will be beneficial to you, your children, and your homeschool! 
    By the end of this episode, you will understand: 

    Why not to use the word should in your every day.
    Some alternatives to the word should to shift your perspective and attitude. 
    How to change the way you speak to your children to encourage them and enhance your family’s homeschool and relationships. 

    Prefer video or closed-captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife
    Join our facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity
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    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at agentlefeast.com
    “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
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    12 mins
  • Feel Like You Never Have Enough Time? The Top Three Ways You May be Wasting Time Without Even Realizing It.

    Feel Like You Never Have Enough Time? The Top Three Ways You May be Wasting Time Without Even Realizing It.
    Nov 13 2023
    Do you feel overwhelmed and out of time in your life and your homeschool? You are possibly wasting time in these three ways without even knowing! 
    The first one is our negative thoughts around time that are actually causing us a lot of stress and anxiety and making it so it's harder for us to focus. Another way that we waste time is being stuck in indecision and thinking about decisions over and over again, instead of just moving forward. 
    Then the third one is by not intentionally planning out our priorities and putting them on our calendar.
    In this episode, you will learn:
    How to change your mindset around time and how you approach it. 
    How to move forward out of indecision and into actual action. 
    How to prioritize and plan your time to ensure you are making time for the things that really matterWatch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLifeFind the show notes and get a free Morning Time at:
    https://thefeastlife.me/4/Join our Facebook Community:
    http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunityFollow us on Instagram at:
    https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    https://www.instagram.com/julie.h.rossToday’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://agentlefeast.com/
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    22 mins
  • The Magic of Morning Time

    The Magic of Morning Time
    Nov 20 2023
    Want to fill your mornings with truth, beauty, and goodness while priming their minds for a successful school day? 
    Join Julie Ross as we explore the various ways you can harness this peaceful part of the day to set a positive tone for learning and family bonding. We'll discuss practical strategies for integrating the various subjects. Whether you're a veteran homeschooler or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to help you create magical mornings that fuel both the mind and the heart. Tune in to discover how to craft a morning time that aligns with your family's values and educational goals, fostering a love for learning and a harmonious start to your day.
    In this episode you will learn:
    Why a morning routine is essential to starting your school day.
    The neuroscience behind how morning time primes your child’s brain for deep learning the rest of the day.
    How to release expectations and approach this routine with a long-term view.
    Want to see if Morning Time is a good fit for your family? Get your free “Times of Togetherness” packet.
    Looking for a morning time to use for Christmas? Check out Our Christmas Around the World and A Walk Through the Birth of Christ morning time packets for Advent.
    Watch all our episodes on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife Join our Facebook community http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    Get your Freebie and show notes: https://thefeastlife.me/5 
    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://agentlefeast.com/ 
    “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star review.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
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    34 mins
  • Homeschooling Through the Holidays

    Homeschooling Through the Holidays
    Nov 27 2023
    Are you a homeschool mom feeling the weight of the holiday season on your shoulders? Tired of unrealistic expectations and the pressure to create the "perfect" Christmas? 
    The holiday season brings a unique blend of festive chaos and the joy of togetherness, which can present both challenges and opportunities for homeschooling families. In this episode, we will encourage you to focus on what truly matters during the busy holiday season. Listen in for heartfelt advice on fostering a love of learning during the holidays, while building precious memories with your family.
    In this episode you will learn:
    How to create nourishing routines
    Why realistic expectations are key
    How simple is better
    How to show love to each child
    How to stop feeling so exhausted and defeated
    Looking for ways to bring in learning to holiday activities? Check out the amazing Advent morning time packets from A Gentle Feast. Take a look at our Our Christmas Around the World and A Walk Through the Birth of Christ morning time packets for Advent.
    Prefer video or closed captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife Join our Facebook community http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    Get your Freebie and show notes: https://thefeastlife.me/6 
    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://agentlefeast.com/ 
    “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star review.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
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    22 mins
  • 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich

    1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich
    Dec 4 2023
    Does spending four to six hours outside every day feel like the most outlandish, impractical idea you’ve ever heard? 

    This episode with Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside will change your mind with scientific research and practical tips about getting outside and allowing your children to grow. We talk through some highlights from her newly released book, “Until The Streetlights Come On,” in which she dives deep into the how, why, and what of getting more time outside as homeschool families. Ginny provides such powerful, simple, and practical information about how much this concept of spending as much time outside as possible will benefit every aspect of your family and your parenting. 
    In this episode, you will learn: 

    How to increase the amount of time you and your children spend outside.
    Why to increase the amount of time you and your children spend outside, with scientific research.
    What kind of growth happens when you spend as much time outside as possible. 

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    Prefer video or closed captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife
    Get the freebie and show notes: https://thefeastlife.me/7   
    Join our Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://agentlefeast.com 
    “I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star review.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
    Until the Street Lights Come On by Ginny YurichDeep Work Cal NewportBalanced and BarefootLast Child in the WoodsGrow WildJulie’s hydration backpacksCharlotte Mason quote- https://amblesideonline.org/PR/PR03p092MotherCulture.shtml
    Link to her book https://amzn.to/4696qlD
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    58 mins
  • The One Gift We All Truly Need: Unconditional Love

    The One Gift We All Truly Need: Unconditional Love
    Dec 11 2023
    How can you allow unconditional love to forward the wonderful redemption of the Son this Christmas season?
    In this episode of The Feast Life, host Julie Ross shares an essential lesson from a recent Holiday Success Bootcamp: the importance of unconditional love during the holiday season. She discusses how to show this love to our children, difficult family members, and most importantly, ourselves. Through understanding and implementing Charlotte Mason's philosophy, as well as drawing on personal reflections and Christian beliefs, Julie emphasizes the life-changing impact of changing our thoughts to impact our feelings, actions and ultimately, our holiday experiences. She also mentions the launch of her new course, The Confident Homeschool Mom, in January.In this episode, you will learn: 
    The power of taking your thoughts captive to allow you to show unconditional love.
    How to show compassion and empathy to your children in the chaos of Christmas.
    Some tips on loving yourself and giving yourself grace. Prefer video or closed captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife
    Get your Freebie and show notes: https://thefeastlife.me/8 
    Join our Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/thefeastlifecommunity
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentlefeast/
    Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://agentlefeast.com 
    “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW
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    43 mins