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 Exploring how healthy eating and sleeping relate to the Waldorf approach.

 In this episode I'm speaking to my own experience growing up attending a Waldorf school and how it came across that healthy eating and sleeping were related to the Waldorf philosophy. I'm also hosting returning guest, anthroposophical doctor, Dr. Adam Blanning, to speak with me about the relationship between Waldorf and healthy eating and sleeping. In addition, towards the end of this episode, I wrap up this final episode of the seventh season and speak about what's next for Waldorfy.

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:
http://waldorfy.com/eatingandsleeping

Thank you to all our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!!

Special thanks to our Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories!

To learn more about guest Adam Blanning and what he offers, click here.

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion. 

Simplicity, "Simplicity Parenting", how do these concepts tie into the Waldorf approach? Listener favorite Meagan Rose Wilson is back to explore these topics and speak to how one can begin to implement these ideas into life with young children.

Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:
waldorfy.com/simplicity

Thank you to Waldorfy podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you.

Big thanks to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennision.

A conversation on navigating what friends, family and community may think of the Waldorf approach. I speak with my own Waldorf mama, Jeni Ogilvy, in this episode. We also explore dealing with feelings of "I'm Waldorfy enough".

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:
waldorfy.com/chatwithmymom

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Special thanks to all or of generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters and the following Waldorfy podcast partners:

Palumba

Sparkle Stories

Toy Making Magic

Is there a connection? In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama and IBCLC Judy Fayre speaks with me about wither or not Waldorf does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". 

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:
waldorfy.com/chestandbreastfeeding

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

In this episode I speak with author of, "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers", Faith Collins all about how to navigate the joys and challenges  of toddlerhood.

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/toddlers

Special thanks to Waldorfy podcast supporters:

Sakura Bloom

Sparkle Stories

Palumba

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison 

As a culmination of the fifth season of episodes, my guest Simone and I discuss all things about the Waldorf eighth grade year in addition to how she's expanded on the "traditional Waldorf cannon" through all the grades.

Content warning, we do speak briefly about sexual education in this episode, it may not be suitable for all ears.

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:
waldorfy.com/eighthgrade

The theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

In this episode we discuss the needs of the developing fourth grader, according to the Waldorf approach, as well as dive into what's taught in the Waldorf fourth grade curriculum that works meets those needs.

My guest in this episode is the wonderful Angela Lindstrom. 

Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fourthgrade

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

In this episode experienced Waldorf teacher Kris Ritz and I discuss the Waldorf third grade year with a focus on the developing third grader. What is the nine/ten year old experiencing? How can we the adults in their lives can be most supportive of their experience at this time of transition? These are the sorts of questions we dive into in this episode.

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be. found at:
waldorfy.com/thirdgrade

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

In this episode I’m speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher Michael Gannon all about the Waldorf approach to second grade. We explore what the needs of the developing seven and eight year old are, and then how the Waldorf second grade curriculum works to meet those needs. 

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at the episode webpage:
waldorfy.com/secondgrade

Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

How do you know a child is ready for first grade within a Waldorf school? What happens on the first day of first grade in a Waldorf school? What does a Waldorf first grader learn through the first grade year? These are all things we dive into in this episode featuring my guest, experienced Waldorf teacher, Lori Kran.

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/firstgrade

Theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Genevieve Dagobet is a brilliant, strong, courageous woman. After migrating to the US from Hatii in 1992, Genevieve eventually found Waldorf Education and knew she couldn't look back. She has over thirty years experience in education including time as a passionate Waldorf class teacher. In this episode Genevieve and I are discussing Waldorf Education, Rudolf Steiner, comments he made about race, and much more.

Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:
waldorfy.com/genevieve

Theme music for this episdoe was composed and performed by Book Kennison.  

In this episode I'm diving into anthroposophic medicine. My guest Dr. Adam Blanning and I speak all about what anthroposophic medicine is and how it's practiced. 

Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/anthroposophicmedicine.

Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.