Ex-Homeschoolers Club

This week on the pod, I sit down with long-time friend Hannah to unpack her deeply personal journey through homeschooling, neurodivergence, and self-discovery. Growing up in a chaotic Christian homeschool environment with six siblings, Hannah reflects on what worked, what didn’t, and how a lack of structure and support shaped her sense of self-worth. She opens up about entering adulthood feeling unprepared, navigating community college with massive anxiety, and later discovering she’s neurodivergent, a revelation that reframed her entire childhood. Now working in education and pursuing behavioral-tech certification, Hannah shares how therapy, understanding, and self-compassion have helped her rebuild confidence and reclaim her love of learning. This conversation is raw, insightful, and incredibly validating for anyone who felt “behind” growing up homeschooled.

Key Points

• Big family life, AWANA memories, and mime team culture
• How chaos, parental conflict, and lack of structure shaped her education
• Feeling “behind” and “dumb” the long-term effects of educational neglect
• Navigating college without foundational skills
• Discovering she’s neurodivergent at 30 & how therapy reframed everything
• Sensory issues, coping strategies, overstimulation, and emotional regulation
• Homeschooling today vs. “the bubble” we grew up in

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the Ex Homeschoolers Club

00:32 Childhood Memories and AWANA Days

07:39 Homeschooling and Family Dynamics

12:10 Struggles with Education and Self-Worth

16:23 College Challenges and Career Choices

20:39 Discovering Neurodivergence and Therapy

29:42 Managing Overstimulation

30:30 Dealing with Everyday Frustrations

33:10 Understanding Neurodivergence

37:06 Homeschooling Reflections

43:29 Big Family Dynamics

46:39 Advice for Future Homeschoolers

49:48 Pursuing New Learning Opportunities

53:20 Homeschool Memories

55:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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