The two of us philosophize about the distinctions between education versus learning and why even the most prestigious schools are failing today's children.

As moms on the homeschooling track, we reveal how we are reclaiming the lost art of lifelong learning and why we are not subscribing to the school system's broken idea of "education" i.e. memorization, regurgitation and rigid metrics.

We relish in the endless opportunities to shape our children's worldview and share which values are most important for us to cultivate in our children as they transition into older toddlerhood and ultimately young childhood.

Takeaways from our discussion:

• Nurturing a child's interests can cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
• Homeschooling doesn't have to be rigid; it can be play-based.
• Values instilled at home shape a child's worldview.
• Community plays a vital role in a child's developing group dynamics skills.
• Food choices impact a child's health and awareness.
• Creative play is essential for learning and development.
• Observation and awe are key in developing mindfulness.
• Breaking free from traditional education can empower children.
• Language development is fostered through real-world communication.
• Patience and presence are crucial in nurturing a child's growth.

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The #BackOffBobbie campaign lives on, because someone has to say what Operation Stork Speed refused to: the real risk in formula isn’t just seed oils or trace heavy metals (the red herrings distracting the #MAHA moms). It’s cronobacter, a rare but deadly bacteria that continues to fly under the radar while mommy influencers parade USDA organic labels and metal-free test results like gold stars.

This week, we’re joined by Natasha Vargas-Cooper of Radical Moms Union to expose the uncomfortable truths formula companies don’t want mothers to know. We talk about the fox guarding the hen house of formula testing, the 626 NEC lawsuits filed against major manufacturer Abbott, RFK Jr.'s murky ties to the formula industry, and how social media marketing has become the newest weapon against maternal instinct.

This conversation isn’t about shame. It’s about power: power in knowledge, power in truth, and power in numbers. It’s time to reclaim motherhood from corporate capture. Get involved with RMU if mobilizing mothers to advocate for change makes you excited!

🎙️ Get Involved with Radical Moms Union:

• Instagram
• Website
• Substack

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Dark Side of Influencer Marketing
• 03:10 The Dark Alliance: Bobby Kennedy and Formula Industry
• 06:57 Heavy Metals and the Formula Industry
• 12:39 The Role of Seed Oils in Infant Formula
• 18:23 Understanding Chronobacter and Its Risks
• 24:04 NEC: The Hidden Dangers of Formula Feeding
• 29:53 Legal Battles and Corporate Accountability
• 32:29 The Role of Corporations in Infant Nutrition
• 34:45 Personal Stories and the Impact of Formula
• 38:51 The Influence of Social Media on Maternal Choices
• 43:42 The Need for Safer Formula and Regulatory Changes
• 49:49 Corporate Interests and the Future of Infant Nutrition
• 53:14 Reclaiming Motherhood
• 56:02 The Formula Industry's Influence
• 58:54 Building Power Among Mothers
• 01:01:21 Strategies for Activism
• 01:05:26 The Radical Moms Union

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Motherhood demands that we see the beauty and the lessons in the micro moments that most people take for granted while mindlessly scrolling on their phones, rushing out the door, or even when they’re physically present but mentally checked out. The magic of motherhood happens in the quotidian, mundane, messy interactions, not in the elaborate, grand gestures.

The spiritual calling of motherhood is available to every mother; the question is, is every mother ready to answer its call? When our frenetic society obsessed with metrics, productivity, efficiency, and jam-packed schedules is telling us to do more and be more, that should be our cue to slow down and be nowhere else but present. If we aren’t really present for our kids, then what is the point of all of this anyway? What magical, picture-perfect moment are we trying to fast forward to, and why does our culture laud business as if there is no higher honor to achieve?

Join just the two of us as we reflect upon how each of us is deepening our response to the spiritual calling of motherhood.

Resources + Books Mentioned:

• Rebecca Giannini - The Present Parents Coaching (code MOTR saves you 15%)
• Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Mate, MD
• The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, MD
• The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents by Deepak Chopra

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