Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast
Episodes
Episode 66 - New beginnings.
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back. This episode is a big one. Its full of news! Changes are happening over here and we explain it all in episode 66. It's ...
Episode 65: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas season is upon us and we are ready to slow down, rest and recover from another amazing homeschooling year.We would like to take this opp...
Episode 64: Journal Club Beginnings
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We come to you a bit lost, as one week rolls into another, and Christmas is almost here! But we made it, and are here to chat to you about how we are ...
Episode 63: Navigating Homeschool Negativity
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we break down a hard topic - how to navigate when people are negative towards your decision to homeschool.We share our experiences as first-gene...
Episode 62: Is It Really FOMO?
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we start to unpack some questions sent to us by you!We have a big and beautiful question (asked more than once) around the fear that a...
Episode 61: Canaries in the Coalmine
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are share a little bit about what has been going on in Holly's home after adopting a kitten into their family and how it accidentally be...
Episode 60: Cooking up a Storm
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat about the wild weather of South-East Queensland and how sometimes there are learning opportunities to be found in the unexpected moments...
Episode 59: Accepting the Unexpected
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you catch our exciting announcement last week? We are so excited to bringing to life all beautiful dreams we have for Sisters Who Homeschool.This ...
Episode 58: Journalling Through Life PLUS An Exciting Announcement
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have been dreaming up this episode for a very long time and are so excited it is finally here!We begin with post-market chats and how it has become...
Episode 57: Learning with Life (Markets)
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is our favourite time of year...the homeschool market! Today we unpack just how much learning is happening under those little marquees and why we ...
Episode 56 - Resting and Reflecting
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back from the holidays rested and ready with big plans as we head into Term Four and the end of 2025 (it feels too soon to be saying this, but ...
Episode 55 - The In Mag with co-founder Tam
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there. This week we chat to Tam co-founder of the The In Mag. What inspired her and Ryan to create a kids magazine, how they got there and how ...
Episode 54 - The Flu and other tales
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week's title gives you a hint of the type of week one of us has had. Can you guess which one before we say?We chat thankfulne...
Episode 53 - The joy of play
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Happy Spring for those in Australia. This week we continue our chats on our learnings that are taking place through this term and then...
Episode 52 - Unexpected Discoveries
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode. We round up another week of homeschooling and discuss the creative moments we have found this term. We then move into a ...
Episode 51: Slowly Moving Through Term Three
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are at the halfway point of the term (and the year), even if it took us a moment to realise it!Gemma catches us up on how her family has been inspi...
Episode 50: Nestwise At Home with Amity
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating our fiftieth episode milestone with an absolutely incredible guest. Fifty episodes!! What an incredible moment for us to take in at...
Episode 49 - leaning into the seasons
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gemma and Holly touch base and discuss what has been happening in their learning worlds. Gemma reflects on the seasons and how her family mo...
Episode 48 - Let's catch up and look forward
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!We are so excited to be back in your ears to talk homeschool life. Thank you to all the lovely people who reached out to check on us i...
Episode 47 - breaks and lost treasure
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week and another episode of our homeschooling life. Catch up with us as we talk about a break of the bony variety, losing precious homeschool ...
Episode 46 - RELOADED deschooling pov
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello!Thank you to those who reached out and let us know the previous episode had somehow loaded for this week. We still don't know how that happ...
Episode 45 - An open love letter to the library
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK! With full mugs of tea we are trying to string together a week here in Queensland when there are so many public holidays smooshed togethe...
Episode 44 - Ask us anything (homeschool edition)
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we answer questions from listeners. These answers come from our own lived experience and we hope they help! This is our ...
Episode 43: Rethinking Reluctance
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do when reluctance shows up in your homeschooling day? As homeschoolers we always aim to foster a positive learning experience for our ki...
Episode 42 - A visit from Alfred.
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reflect on the visit we had from now ex tropical cyclone Alfred. We discussed the learnings that took place as homeschoolers and how than...
Episode 41 - It's all going to work out
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A big shoutout to our fellow SEQ home schoolers. This episode was loaded before Alfred hit (right now he's slow and changing his mind every few h...
Episode 40: Learning Through Life Skills
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning never stops! An average homeschool day brings with it the chance to slow down and explore learning through everyday life. These skills ofte...
Episode 39: Magical Moments
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are halfway through the term.... and our hearts are apparently still halfway across the world as we continue to SLOWLY move into our year. It is sl...
Episode 38: Travels As An ND Family
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a quick break, we are back and ready to dive into all the beautiful things we are discovering and exploring as we begin to slowly shape our 2025...
Episode 37: Budgeting for Travel Adventures
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's week two and let's say a 'soft launch' into the homeschooling year for Holly's family. It's been a beautiful remind...
Episode 36: Welcome to 2025
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sisters Who Homeschool is back for a second year.... I know we can't believe it either! Welcome to 2025. A big hello to families new and old. W...
Episode 35: Embracing That End-Of-Year Slowness
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are all wrapped up for 2024!Today we share what is happening in our homeschool lives and embracing the slowness as that end-of-year exhaustion cree...
Episode 34: For the Love of Reading - Book Club Chats with Jane Sullivan
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As fellow book lovers, we are very excited to introduce this beautiful episode as we chat all things books and reading with Jane Sullivan!Jane Sulliva...
Episode 33: Rebecca's Story (Creek School)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca is an early educator, homeschool mum and a newly published author. Her first book, Creek School, aims to shine a spotlight on homeschooling an...
Episode 32: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - A Homeschooling Positivity Sandwich (Part Two)
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, we continue our deep dive into our homeschool positivity sandwich. Patience and flexibility are the hot topic of today's chat. Drop...
Episode 31: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - A Homeschooling Positivity Sandwich (Part One)
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What on earth is a homeschooling positivity sandwich?It is an honest chat about all the good parts, bad parts and the 'ugly' parts of homesc...
Episode 30: Ducks In A Row Home Organisation - Eve
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how big or small our homes or caravans are, homeschooling life sometimes gets messy! Enter Eve, the founder and head organiser of Ducks In A...
Episode 29: Term Four - We're Back For More!
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's here... Term Four... in all it's amazingness!!Our 'holiday hibernation' has been restful and slow. But, we promise we did lea...
Episode 28: Term Three Catch Ups
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Term Three has somehow been and gone!! We are here to chat about how we are finishing up our term, what we have loved and what we have struggled with...
Episode 27: Cerys' Story
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cerys is a mother and teacher who recently decided to swap the daily juggle of school and work life for travel and adventuring. Along with her family,...
Episode 26: Unschooling with Gina Riley and Rebecca English (Part Two)
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back as we continue our conversations with Professor Gina Riley and Dr Rebecca English.Professor Riley is an educational psychologist, Clinica...
Episode 25: Unschooling with Professor Gina Riley and Dr Rebecca English (Part One)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are very excited to announce the incredible Professor Gina Riley joins us today. Our very first international guest!Professor Riley is an education...
Episode 24: When The Candle Is Lit From All Sides
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this week's episode where we where we chat to you about.... burnout!We are here to remind you that as a homeschooling parent ther...
Episode 23: Chickens - A Homeschooling Approach to Life Learning
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this little episode we get chatting about how getting chooks became one of the best homeschooling experiences for our families. Listen along as we ...
Episode 22: Hannah's Story
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back this week with another beautiful homeschooling story!Today we chat to Hannah, a previous teacher, about her unexpected journey into homesc...
Episode 21: Steph's Story
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by the incredible Steph, as we breathe in all the feels of her wonderful homeschool life. Steph gives us a glimpse into ...
Episode 20: Diary Confessions, Exploring the Unexplored and Persuasive Playgrounds
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Term Three and neither of us are sure how we got here so fast!Our restful holiday sleepiness is over and we are ready to dive back into all ...
Episode 19: When Homeschooling Isn't Homeschooling
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our last episode of the term (don't worry we will be back soon!). We cannot believe it has been half a year of stories, tears and...
Episode 18: 'Report Writing is Fun' Said No One
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been dreading report writing, we are here to help!Reporting time can often be confusing and overwhelming for homeschooling parents.... ent...
Episode 17: Sitting on the Homeschool Fence
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking the leap into homeschooling might feel overwhelming - it certainly did for us. So, we are here to reassure families who are umming and ahhing t...
Episode 16: Michelle's Story
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Michelle, and what a beautiful and honest discussion it is! Words cannot express how truly empowering her story is. This one is a M...
Episode 15: Looking After You (Yes, You!)
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back after our little rest week, yay!Today, we will catch you up on all the things we've been doing (and not been doing). If you didn&apos...
Episode 14: Answering Your Questions - From Oceans to Textiles
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we begin to answer questions sent to us by homeschooling families across Australia. And, guess what? Curriculum chat was top of the list! We...
Episode 13: Homeschooling Differently (The Neurodivergent Way)
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for another episode (and somehow already in week three?)Today, Gemma and Holly cosy up in this beautiful, cool weather to discuss the bene...
Episode 12: Ashlee's Story
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Ashlee, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), business owner, wife and mother.Ashlee shares with us an honest look a...
Episode 11: Hellos, Goodbyes, Feminism and Fungi
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Term Two!We are so excited to be back. Today we catch you up on what we have been up to during the holidays, our homeschool plans for Term 2...
Episode 10: Laura's Story
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Laura, who is homeschooling her beautiful family as they travel across Australia in their caravan (living the homeschool dream!). ...
Episode 9: Stretching the Homeschool Dollar
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this light-hearted episode we chat about all the things we do (and sometimes forget to do) to make our homeschool budget go a little further each w...
Episode 8: Unpacking Proposed Legislation Changes in QLD with Dr Rebecca English
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are currently homeschooling in Queensland, you may have some uncertainty this week around the proposed changes to the Education (General Provis...
Episode 7: Gemma's Story
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We begin this week with our next beautiful story from Gemma, who also happens to be the second half of Sister's Who Homeschool the Podcast!Gemma&...
Episode 6: Holly's Story
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we begin to dive into the homeschool stories that connect us, beginning with Holly herself!After only planning to homeschool for six months ...
Episode 5: Rolling the Dice on Board Games pt. 2
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 2 of board game chat! Today, we take you through some of the most treasured games our families have enjoyed over and over. Here is a ...
Episode 4: Rolling the Dice on Board Games pt. 1
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting about one of our favourite ways to learn through play…..board games!Wow, board games have so much to offer our homeschoolers, ...
Episode 3: Hatching A Plan
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This next episode looks at all things planning. We discuss how we approach curriculum, letting go of things that aren't working and finding a bal...
Episode 2: Anything Off The Trolley?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about our home school spaces, our love of trolleys, and the top three things we use the most in our homes to organise our lea...
Episode 1: Letting It All Go
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast!In today's episode we are chatting about all things Christmas, illness ov...
Sisters Who Homeschool - About Us!
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Sisters Who Homeschool podcast.We are two sisters living in Queensland, Australia who both have chosen the homeschool lifestyle for our...