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Weird Things I Wasn’t Allowed to Do as a Homeschooler
This week on the podcast, we’re throwing a birthday party! It's the one-year anniversary of the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, and to celebrate, I brought back my very first g...
I Kissed Dating Goodbye Part 3: Purity Culture’s 4-Step Plan for Control
This week I'm diving into Part 3 of I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris—a section packed with so-called "practical tools" for keeping Christian teens pure. Spoile...
How Homeschooling Sparked a Creative Career in Art & Animation
Subscribe to my email newsletter: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribe This week on the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I had an absolutely joyful conversation with artist, t...
I Kissed Dating Goodbye: The Harmful Heart of Purity Culture | #43
This week on The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I'm diving into Part 2 of I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris, tackling the chapters that aim to define "true Christian lo...
Was Your Homeschool Curriculum Helping You—Or Holding You Back? | #42
Hey, it’s Jacob Gooden, and this week on the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I’m joined by the thoughtful and artistic Marsh—the youngest guest to date and a recent escapee fro...
I Kissed Dating Goodbye: Breaking Down the Book That Shaped Purity Culture | #41
I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris—so you don’t have to. This is Part 1 of a multi-episode series where I unpack the book’s harmful messages, its connec...
Are Homeschoolers Better Than Public Schoolers? | #40
This week, I sit down with Charlie Monroe, a licensed therapist and former youth pastor, to explore the complexities of growing up homeschooled in a large, religious f...
Was I a Homeschool Success Story—or Just the Exception? | #39
This conversation dives into the highs, lows, and hard truths of RB's journey through homeschooling, patriarchal systems, and his path to healing. We discuss his early...
Do You Have A Homeschool Story To Share? | #38
Join the Newsletter for the latest Ex-Homeschooler News: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you’re an ex-homeschooler with a story to tell—this episode is your i...
What Happens When a Neurodivergent Kid Goes Undiagnosed in the Homeschool World? | #37
Join the Newsletter for the latest Ex-Homeschooler News: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribeIn this powerful follow-up episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, Alyssa ...
What Happens When Homeschooling Leads to Burnout Instead of Brilliance?l | #36
On today's show I'm joined by Mia Brooks, a longtime family friend. We dive into Mia's unique homeschool upbringing as the youngest of several siblings, her early leap...
Is Stand-Up Comedy the Best Therapy for Ex-Homeschoolers? | #35
Stream Jeremy's New Album Here: https://www.blondemedicine.com/bm142-almost-a-grown-man In this episode of, I sit down with comedian Jeremy Alder to unpack his wild an...
3 Things I'd Change About My Homeschool Experience | #34
Join the Newsletter for the latest Ex-Homeschooler News: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribeIn this episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I'm reflecting on a decade...
We Reunited After 7 Years… And Got Really Honest About Homeschooling | #33
Join the Newsletter for the latest Ex-Homeschooler News: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribeI can't believe it's been over 7 years... on today's podcast I reconnect...
Am I Still a Homeschooler? Let’s Talk About It | #32
Join the Newsletter for the latest Ex-Homeschooler News: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/subscribeIn this solo episode I'm taking a deep dive into the definition of an "e...
The Truth About Life After Homeschooling | #31
Today I'm sitting down with Korbs to explore his unconventional path from homeschooling to navigating life beyond structured education. We discuss the quirks of homesc...
Our Weirdly Similar Homeschool Lives (Mime, Theater & Chaos!) | #30
In this episode of The Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I sit down with Jenève, host of Homeschooled, a podcast exploring alumni experiences. We discuss our eerily similar homes...
Why We’re All Struggling with Relationships & Connection | #29
In this episode I’m sitting down with Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye, hosts of 7 on Sundays, a podcast focused on sex, relationships, and mental health for young ad...
What Do You Do When Religion Hurts You? | #28
In this solo episode of I'm diving into the book When Religion Hurts You by Laura E. Anderson. This book explores the psychological effects of high-control religious e...
Purity Rings, Weird Analogies, and Why Sex Felt Wrong | #27
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