Ep 13 - Teaching Through Story: A Gentle Guide to Living Books- with Anthony Coafield
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
Release Date: 07/21/2025
Ep 14 - Season 1 Finale: You Are Uniquely You – Treat Your Homeschool the Same.
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
In this final episode of Season One of the Fearless Homeschool Podcast, I dive into one of the biggest truths I’ve learned on this journey: There’s no single “right” way to homeschool. From Classical to Charlotte Mason, Montessori to Steiner, unschooling to unit studies—the options can feel endless (and a little overwhelming). But the real magic happens when you stop trying to fit into someone else’s mould and start shaping homeschooling to fit your family. I share stories from my own journey and from other families I’ve met along the way, all pointing to the same truth: your...
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Ep 13 - Teaching Through Story: A Gentle Guide to Living Books- with Anthony Coafield
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
You know that moment when your child lights up during a story—the kind where their imagination takes off and they start seeing themselves inside the world of the book? That’s the power of a living book. I’ve touched on living books in quite a few of my chats this season, but I figured it was time we gave them their own spotlight. What are they really? Why do they work so well? And how can you start using them more intentionally in your homeschool? In my recent podcast conversation with Anthony Coafield from Living Book Press, we dug into all of that. We talked about why living books...
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Ep 12: Rolling the Dice on Education: How Jacquelyn Made Learning Fun
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
🌿 We’re thrilled to welcome Jacquelyn to the Fearless Homeschool Podcast! 🎙️ She’s a homeschooling mum of seven from Geelong, Victoria — with four still learning at home through a natural learning/unschooling approach. 💛 When they’re not off adventuring in the great outdoors, you’ll likely find her crew cooking up something delicious in the kitchen, working on creative projects, or—yep—gathered around a board game! 🎲✨ In this episode, we chat about: 🏫 Why Jacquelyn stepped away from traditional schooling 🎮 How board games became a core part of her...
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Ep 11: It's Their Life. Not a Lesson Plan! with Sheena, Krystel, Rebecca, Jo and Micarle
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
Want to make the most of the high school years? Need help navigating higher education options for your teen? Interested in how to work towards future pathways without a school certificate or ATAR score? In this bonus with Sheena Harris, Rebecca English, Krystel Watts and Jo LLoyd, for members-only session, find out how to chart a course from your homeschool to further studies, including university. This is a parent’s guide to high school planning without the overwhelm. Learn how to support your teen towards higher education and explore the ways you can help them map out a...
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Ep 10 Pt 2: Felicity Harber — Focus on What Your Kid Needs (It’s That Simple!)
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
In my conversation with Felicity Harber on the Fearless Homeschool podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to customise your homeschool to fit your child—not the other way around. ✨🎧 Felicity shares how blending different philosophies has helped her meet her son’s unique learning needs—and how letting go of traditional, top-down teaching methods opened up space for real growth. (Spoiler: standing at the kitchen table like a schoolteacher didn’t quite go to plan. 😅) We also explore the transition from school to homeschool, navigating life on the road, and adjusting to a...
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Ep 10 Pt 1: Felicity Harber — Focus on What Your Kid Needs (It’s That Simple!)
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
In my conversation with Felicity Harber on the Fearless Homeschool podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to customise your homeschool to fit your child—not the other way around. ✨🎧 Felicity shares how blending different philosophies has helped her meet her son’s unique learning needs—and how letting go of traditional, top-down teaching methods opened up space for real growth. (Spoiler: standing at the kitchen table like a schoolteacher didn’t quite go to plan. 😅) We also explore the transition from school to homeschool, navigating life on the road, and adjusting to a...
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Ep 9 Pt 2: The Co-op Connection: The Piece of the Puzzle That Completed Amanda Bartle's Homeschooling Journey
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
And that’s a wrap on today’s episode of the Fearless Homeschool Podcast! 🎧 A big thank you to Amanda Bartle for sharing her valuable insights on homeschooling and co-ops. 🙌 You can find Amanda on Instagram at @littlekidscan 📱 and through Free2Homeschool for more of her great work. 🌟 If you’re looking to dive deeper into your homeschooling journey, 🛤️ be sure to check out Amanda's workshops in the Fearless Membership. 🧠 These include: Pathways to University, A Chat with Homeschool Graduates, and one of my personal favourites, Developing an Engaging...
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Ep 9 Pt 1: The Co-op Connection: The Piece of the Puzzle That Completed Amanda Bartle's Homeschooling Journey
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
And that’s a wrap on today’s episode of the Fearless Homeschool Podcast! 🎧 A big thank you to Amanda Bartle for sharing her valuable insights on homeschooling and co-ops. 🙌 You can find Amanda on Instagram at @littlekidscan 📱 and through Free2Homeschool for more of her great work. 🌟 If you’re looking to dive deeper into your homeschooling journey, 🛤️ be sure to check out Amanda's workshops in the Fearless Membership. 🧠 These include: Pathways to University, A Chat with Homeschool Graduates, and one of my personal favourites, Developing an Engaging...
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Ep 8 Pt 2: Patricia Fitzgerald's Unit Study Approach: Nurturing Academics and Interests at Home
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
In this second part of our chat with Patricia Fitzgerald, a homeschooling mum from Southeast Queensland, we dive deeper into her inspiring journey 🌱 from traditional schooling to a more personalised and connected homeschooling approach 🏡. We explore: ✨ The early challenges with mainstream education and distance ed 📚 How unit studies created a more engaging, child-led learning experience 👐 Blending reading, hands-on projects, and real-world excursions 💡 Why focusing on input over output can transform your child’s education 📘 Favourite resources like Life of Fred and Beyond...
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Ep 8 Pt 1: Patricia Fitzgerald's Unit Study Approach: Nurturing Academics and Interests at Home
The Fearless Homeschool Podcast with Micarlé Callea
🎉 We’re excited to welcome Patricia Fitzgerald to the Fearless Homeschool Podcast! 🎙️ Patricia is a homeschooling mum from Southeast Queensland 🌿. In this chat, we dive into: 📚 Patricia’s transition from traditional schooling to homeschooling ⚡ The initial challenges faced with traditional school and distance education 🎨 Adoption of unit studies for a more enriched learning experience 🛠️ Strategies for combining reading, hands-on projects, and excursions in homeschooling 💡 The importance of valuing input over output in children's learning 📖 Using...
info_outlineYou know that moment when your child lights up during a story—the kind where their imagination takes off and they start seeing themselves inside the world of the book? That’s the power of a living book.
I’ve touched on living books in quite a few of my chats this season, but I figured it was time we gave them their own spotlight. What are they really? Why do they work so well? And how can you start using them more intentionally in your homeschool?
In my recent podcast conversation with Anthony Coafield from Living Book Press, we dug into all of that. We talked about why living books aren’t just beautiful to read—they’re seriously effective learning tools. Whether you’re deep into Charlotte Mason philosophy or just looking for a better way to bring history, science, or literature to life, this episode is one you’ll want to tune in to.
🎧 In the episode, we talk about:
- Why living books matter (and how they build connection)
- What to look for when choosing books for your homeschool
- How Anthony uses living books in his own family
- The beautiful role of modelling lifelong learning for our kids
Here’s where to find more:
https://www.livingbookpress.com/
https://fearlesshomeschool.com/fearless-homeschool-podcast/