Simple Farmhouse Life

If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision!
In this episode, we cover:
What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learning
At what point do children start to pursue their own interests?
The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learn
Why a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to them
How to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interests
Shifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful life
The importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mind
Recognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needs
Practical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passions
Advice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursue
Approaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling family
This is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual family

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ABOUT JULIE
Julie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning.
As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel.
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At 34 weeks pregnant, I’m sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I’m finding peace in the extra time to make intentional decisions, and we are loving how our unique vision is coming to life. I talk about chimney brick, roofing surprises, and the proportions that make it feel like an old homestead. I also reflect on how textbook this pregnancy has been compared to my others and answer a few listener questions about storm windows and monitoring during labor.
In this episode, we cover:
Slow building progress continues, but the slower pace has allowed for more thoughtful, intentional decisions
Finalized historic design elements like trim profiles, wall materials, and appliance choices— finding excitement in the progress even if it’s gradual
Chimneys are now bricked and the garage is roofed with wide-seamed metal that perfectly fits the historic vibe— a happy surprise with no overthinking!
Main house will feature cedar shake roofing, while the porches and additions have metal to embrace the “old house with add-ons” story
Reflections on how proportions, window placement, and overall structure are beautifully bringing to life the original vision of a “new old house”
Pregnancy update at 34 weeks: similar symptoms and baby position as past pregnancies, feeling confident and ready
Choosing minimal prenatal interventions— tracking iron and glucose at home, keeping midwife visits sparse
Sharing our personal approach to open windows with no screens or storm doors for an indoor-outdoor connection
Thoughts on Doppler use in labor and delivery— balancing caution with practical monitoring when needed
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Check out my last episode with Lana of Girl, Teach me
Listen to Jennifer Pepito’s previous appearances on the podcast:
Episode 233: Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms
Episode 160: Overcoming Fear in Motherhood
Listen to this recent episode for all the house updates
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Birth doesn’t have to be something to fear. I sat down with Lana from Girl, Teach Me to talk about seeing labor as a God-designed process, not an emergency. We covered choosing the right midwife, why changing your mindset around pain is so powerful, and how to respond to people who think you are choosing home birth to get a “trophy”. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, this episode is full of honest, empowering wisdom for walking into birth with peace!
In this episode, we cover:
Lana’s story: how a college nutrition class sparked her love for birth and led to Girl, Teach Me
Birth as normal— not an emergency to fear, but a process designed by God
The faith walk of birth that requires releasing control and trusting God each time, no matter the number
Choosing your birth team wisely and why the right midwife makes all the difference
Power moves and fear tactics— recognizing red flags in medical care
Labor predictions that miss the mark: baby size, dilation, and due dates that don’t actually mean much
A new perspective on pain: working with your body instead of resisting it
Birth prep that actually helps: Bradley Method, Ina May, and positive birth stories
The realities of the first-time birth and why it often takes longer and feels more intense
Things that can go wrong— why skilled midwives know when to transfer, and how most situations are calm and non-emergent
How to prepare for postpartum experiences like afterbirth cramps, recovery, and what actually helps (or doesn’t)
Thoughts on free birth— being prepared either way, but personally valuing the peace of a midwife’s presence
How Lana included her older children in her birth and what it meant to her daughters
Why home birth just makes sense for outcomes, comfort, and family flow
Pushing back on comparison— birth choices aren’t competitions, and excellence isn’t judgment
Lana’s heart behind creating content for new moms through YouTube, blogging, and her course
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Lana of Girl, Teach Me | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest
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If you are feeling tired, foggy, reactive to everything you eat, and you’re not sure where to even begin, this episode is for you! I’m joined by Christa from Less Stressed Life to unpack some of the most confusing and overwhelming health topics moms face: sluggish thyroid, hidden stress, food sensitivities, and nervous system overload. Christa shares her holistic, systems-based approach to healing that prioritizes nourishment, nervous system support, and practical tools over endless restriction and fear. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, you don’t want to miss this conversation!
In this episode, we cover:
Welcoming Christa from Less Stressed Life to talk thyroid, nervous system health, food sensitivities, and more
How her own health journey shaped the way she helps women heal holistically
The “health triad” framework: chemical/nutritional, structural/environmental, emotional/energetic
Common issues women face—gut troubles, skin flare-ups, fatigue, and subclinical thyroid symptoms
Why many symptoms trace back to nervous system dysregulation and chronic stress
A story about stress shutting down digestion—how even nature couldn’t calm the fight-or-flight response
Defining neuroplasticity and the importance of training the body to shift out of stress mode
Simple tools for nervous system support—gratitude, humming, breathwork, nature walks, legs up the wall
Wearable tech to promote calm—vagus nerve stimulation devices like Apollo Neuro
How long-term stress depletes nutrients and contributes to hidden deficiencies
Subtle but telling signs of sluggish thyroid—cold hands, brain fog, fatigue, cracked feet, and hair loss
Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t always reflect what’s really going on in the body
The real root of many food sensitivities—gut permeability, poor digestion, and fear-based restriction
How over-restriction can backfire and increase hypersensitivity to everyday foods
Encouragement for those navigating Hashimoto’s, reintroducing gluten or dairy, or feeling stuck
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Check out Christa’s podcast, Less Stressed Life
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Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
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From laundry bottlenecks to housing market realities, I’m diving into your current questions in the midst of our busy build season. I’m sharing why we skip chore charts and budgets, how I fix sticky whole grain dough, and what postpartum has typically looked like for me. I also talk through common questions about our debt-free journey of homeownership, why two washers wouldn’t help our laundry system, and how we’re handling homeschool without a dedicated schoolroom. Plus, my go-to sourdough recipes this summer that keep us well-fed without keeping me in the kitchen all day!
In this episode, we cover:
Living in the fullness of a busy season and what it feels like to build a house while pregnant with baby nine
Chore charts and budgets? Not in this house— why intuitive, all-hands-on-deck rhythms work better for our family
Sticky sourdough solved: why flour weight and rest time make all the difference especially with freshly-milled grains
Postpartum struggles that I haven’t walked through myself but hold compassion for
Debt-free build questions and why I’m quieter these days about the specifics
An honest look at our journey through the housing market over the years and what younger families are really up against
Many of you suggested this, but here is why two washers/dryers wouldn’t solve our real laundry bottleneck
Why we are not adding a designated homeschool room to our new build as a large homeschooling family
Summer sourdough lineup to make our days easier— bagels, half whole grain loaf, and hamburger buns on repeat
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Freshly Milled Grains Course
Modern Homesteading Conference Replays
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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