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Hosted by James D. Newcomb · EN
My name is James D. Newcomb, and welcome to my little show! Here, we dive deep into the topics that touch our lives, challenge our thoughts, and inspire our hearts.
This world just seems ready explode, doesn’t it? This show is your daily respite from the chaos. So, grab a friend and settle in with your favorite drink, and let’s discuss matters that truly matter. This is Newcomb, With Love.
Guest reviews:
"James is a thoughtful and engaged interviewer, taking the conversation in thought-provoking directions and always making sure concepts are fully explained, so no listener will be left behind."
-Sage Dammers, founder and CEO Addictive Wellness
"James, every time I've ever met you, out of everything we've ever done together, I've always seen that what you do comes out of a place of love. And that means you're doing right by the universe. It means you're doing right by God. It means you're doing what you were created to do in this world."
-Nathaniel Mayfield - Trumpet virtuoso and entrepreneur
"As a person, James comes across as very amicable, and his genuine interest in my book made the interview experience all the more enjoyable. He is not only a skilled interviewer but also a good individual to interact with.
I cannot overlook James’ great speaking voice. His tone is clear, articulate, and pleasant to the ear, making it easy for listeners to stay engaged and absorb the content of the interview. His vocal qualities undoubtedly contribute to the success of his podcast.”
-Laura Davidson – Author of The Logic of Freedom
“I really enjoyed being interviewed by James. He made me feel very comfortable, asked thought provoking questions and his demeanor reveals the passion he has for his work”
-Gary Greenfield (RIP) founder Greenfield Water Systems
“James navigated the conversation with ease. It was a delight to delve into the creative process and the hurdles of the performing arts.”
–Tamra Grace Jones, Boston-based Soprano
James is awesome to talk with. Super knowledgable and a real pro. He gave me the space and freedom to really express my thoughts!
-Vinnie Cieselski, Founder of Vinnie and the Hitmen
“It was lovely chatting with James about the concept of unschooling and self-directed learning. He asks the hard questions that people ask when they hear of “unschooling” for the very first time. It was great to have the chance to delve in deep and unpack this newest alternative form of education.”
-Judy Arnall (Child education and development advocate)
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Riddles, Philosophy and Video Games: Impromptu Family Gathering Around the Family Mic
Aug 1, 202400:15:51Tap to summarizeIt was the end of the day, and I decided to bring the family together to record a podcast.I don't know what of real value was shared in it, but we sure had a good time recording it :)Enjoy!
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I'm a Podcaster, and I Have Something to Say to that Pastor Who Has Something to Say
Jul 30, 202400:27:24Tap to summarizeSome guy who calls himself a pastor declared "I have something to say."This was in reference to what happened at the opening ceremony of the Olympics where Leonardo's depiction of the Last Supper was openly mocked with a gluttonous drag queen sitting in the place of Jesus, transvestites and other undesirables sitting in the place of the Holy Apostles.When I heard about this via a Facebook post, I was so shocked at the image that it took me awhile to really process the gravity of the scene.This didn't occur in some dive bar in a back alley.This happened at the Olympics. Even if you're not a Christian, this should be a wakeup call to the lengths these folks will go to promote their agenda of "diversity" while stopping at nothing to destroy the lives of anyone who dissents from their approved viewpoints. But what was truly disturbing was how many people who identify as Christians rallied around a diatribe posted by a guy named Jacob Whitehead, who calls himself "a pastor". Well, his comments revealed a great deal of ignorance and emotional immaturity; and to think that so many people applauded it is problematic.In this podcast, I read Mr. Whitehead's comments in their entirety, and then give my own comments in response.Here we go:"I’m a pastor, and I have something to say.Christians that get online and spew hate toward nonbelievers anger me much more than nonbelievers spewing hate toward my religion. I have no idea what the table at the Olympics was supposed to represent, as the official statement contradicts the larger opinion. But what I can say is that every single person at that table would have been invited to Jesus’ table. Jesus not only spent His time on earth with sinners, He invited them to the very table everyone assumes the Olympic table represents.Matthew was a tax collector.Peter was about to deny Him.Thomas was about to doubt His resurrection.Judas was about to betray Him.Jesus ate with them anyway. Jesus was with “sinners” all of the time. In fact, it’s one of the reasons the church people hated Him and wanted Him dead.Please allow this to serve as a reminder that people who are not Christians are not our responsibility to regulate. Jesus gave us an example to follow of welcoming everyone and pointing them toward the love of Jesus. Remember that God’s kindness is meant to lead us to repentance, not the shouting of His angry “followers.”This doesn’t mean I condone any religion (especially my own) being mocked. In fact, it is wrong. But my heart doesn’t hurt for what they are doing to Jesus. My heart hurts for people that are likely not in a loving relationship with their Creator. Jesus doesn’t need me to shout about sinners sinning. He wants me to shout about the hope and the love they are missing out on.Before you share an angry post, or shout at people that Jesus died for, think for a while, and ask yourself if He would do the same. To be honest, you already know the answer. He wouldn’t. He didn’t. He died for them just as much as He died for you. Angrily shouting at people that don’t know Jesus is in direct contradiction to the example He gave us on the cross.Westboro Baptist sandwich signs should anger you much more than this. Jesus flipped tables on people in the temple, not people outside of it. Remember that." The devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!
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A Paradigm Shift on Chocolate, Adaptogenic Herbs and More feat. Addictive Wellness Founder Sage Dammers
Jul 29, 202400:43:14Tap to summarizeToday we are honored to welcome to the show Sage Dammers, founder of Addictive Wellness. Sage discusses his journey into the wellness industry, stemming from personal health challenges and a passion for creating health-boosting products such as delicious chocolate bars that are both delicious and packed with adaptogenic herbs which promote an optimized lifestyle!Sage elaborates on his experiences with using herbs such as reishi, astragalus, cordyceps, and ashwagandha to improve overall wellbeing. The discussion touches on the importance of ingredient quality, challenges in mainstream medicine, and why you should take in news re: your health and lifestyle from mainstream sources with a hefty grain of salt!The episode offers insights into the benefits of adaptogens and encourages listeners to explore healthier lifestyle choices incrementally.In this interview with Sage Dammers, you'll discover:02:41 The Health Benefits of Cacao05:59 Understanding Candida09:20 The Birth of Addictive Wellness10:13 Elixir Bars and Global Ventures18:36 The Concept of Adaptogenic Herbs21:55 Balancing Energy and Calm with Adaptogens22:13 The Science Behind Adaptogens24:46 Ashwagandha: The Versatile Adaptogen26:19 Chaga Mushroom and Other Noteworthy Adaptogens29:10 Challenges with Mainstream Health Systems32:04 Navigating Health Information and Resources37:50 Practical Tips for Using Adaptogens40:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:Addictive WellnessBoundless by Ben Greenfield (audiobook narrated by James Newcomb)About the guest:Sage Dammers is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness. Fueled by a passionate desire to help people live the ultimate life and create a better world, Sage began as a teenager seeking out information that no mainstream school could offer in the areas of nutrition and traditional herbal systems of indigenous cultures.He built his knowledge of superfood nutrition and traditional herbal systems, especially Taoist tonic herbalism. He has worked with and trained under the world’s leading master herbalists and nutrition and longevity experts in Costa Rica, Australia, Bali, China, and America. The devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!
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“Your Journey Has Reached Its Beginning”: How I Found and Embraced the Orthodox Church [Meet the Maestro]
Jul 26, 202400:37:51Tap to summarizeHost James D. Newcomb shares his own background as a musician, family man, podcaster, world traveler, and more!Today I share about my spiritual life within the confines of the Christian religion. I've been a churchgoer as long as I can remember; however, the journey has been, shall I say, interesting.It was really a search for truth - a search that ended when I was introduced to the Orthodox Church interestingly enough through my own work as a narrator and producer of audiobooks. I was serendipitously hired to narrate/produce two separate audiobooks in 2018 and 2023 respectively, which convinced me that the Orthodox Church is where I was being led spiritually.So this is my story.Episode highlights:01:30 Early Spiritual Experiences06:53 The Bapticostals10:15 Do we truly have free will when compelled to act by threat of eternal damnation?15:10 The Calvinist Presbyterians18:03 Messianic Judaism20:48 Spiritual Purgatory in Korea23:07 The non-Calvinist Presbyterians27:53 Discovering the Orthodox Church34:21 Conclusion: An Open InvitationIf you wish to ask me anything about what I've discussed in this podcast, or simply want to discuss any matter related to spirituality, please send me an email james@jamesdnewcomb.com.I would love to speak with you and answer any questions you might have!The devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!Mentioned in this episode:[Meet the Maestro]This series of episodes will describe myself. I'm going to be talking about my life as a musician, my life as a podcaster, a family man, the world traveler, and finally, my journey to the Orthodox Church. It's going to be fun and you might learn a little bit about me. Let's get to it!
Transcribe →The Most Important Thing I've Learned as a Podcaster [Meet the Maestro]
Jul 17, 202400:18:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share my decade-long journey in the world of podcasting, starting from his initial venture into audiobook recording in 2012 to my current role as the founder of a podcast production company. You'll hear about the key figures who inspired me to get into the craft, experiences and experiments with various podcast shows through the years, successes, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. We close with the most important thing I've learned about doing a podcast. (And if you're thinking of getting into the podcasting craft, I've got a project in the works that might be of interest to you. Just listen in and get all the details!)Episode highlights:00:29 First Steps into Audiobook Recording01:46 Discovering the World of Podcasting03:30 Launching My First Podcast04:38 Finding My Niche with Trumpet Dynamics06:04 The Musicpreneur Experiment08:57 Transition to Producing Shows for Others13:24 The most important lesson I've learnedThe devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!
Transcribe →My Musical Journey [Meet the Maestro]
Jul 15, 202400:26:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, James D. Newcomb shares his detailed journey from being surrounded by music from birth, influenced by a family of musicians and early school experiences, to becoming a skilled trumpet player. He recounts pivotal moments in high school under a mentor, his time in military bands, and the significant impact of participating in the Drum and Bugle Corps. James openly discusses the highs and lows of his musical career, his involvement in a strict church organization, and the shift in his priorities towards podcasting. He concludes by reaffirming his renewed commitment to performance while balancing his successful podcasting career. Episode highlights:01:00 The Musical Roots: A Family Tradition02:11 The Trumpet Resolution: A New Year's Promise03:22 High School Years06:24 Military Musician: Joining the Army Band07:26 Drum Corps Experience: The Madison Scouts11:41 Music Takes a Back Seat to Jesus16:52 Still Got the Godos18:40 Going Pro22:50 Podcasting and Priorities: A New Focus24:49 Future Plans: Embracing Performance AgainThe devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!Mentioned in this episode:[Meet the Maestro]This series of episodes will describe myself. I'm going to be talking about my life as a musician, my life as a podcaster, a family man, the world traveler, and finally, my journey to the Orthodox Church. It's going to be fun and you might learn a little bit about me. Let's get to it!
Transcribe →Happy 4th of July?
Jul 5, 202400:06:46Tap to summarizeIt's the 4th of July, but it's not necessarily "happy".My wife Sana and I discussed this topic, and as usual the conversation got deep.Enjoy! The devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!
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These are My Sacred Duties
Jul 3, 202400:06:34Tap to summarizeThe devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios! The other day when Sana and I went out for lunch after church, I happened to sit next to someone I knew of, but didn't know that well.After some pleasant chitchat, the conversation shifted to everyone's favorite topic: the upcoming election.Actually, this is not my favorite topic. Not even close. I would just as soon have my fingernails torn out by the root than "discuss" such matters.But there we were, talking about it. This gentleman spouted out the usual, "I don't like either of them, but I've got to go with the lesser of two evils."I suspect this is a very subtle way of saying, "I really like Trump, but it's unfashionable to say so, so to justify my actions among polite company I'm going to call him the lesser of two evils." I can't prove this, it's just a theory.After listening to his rationale, I chimed in with, "I'm not going to vote at all."It turns out that in the arena of presidential politics, there's a third evil which is even lesser than Trump or Biden according to my new friend. And not voting is it.This guy had never heard of such an absurdity.Why of course you need to vote; it's your sacred responsibility after all!Is it really?Let's think about this for a moment.If I were a democratic government, and my existence was dependent on the people residing within the confines of my borders to participate in elections, I'd do everything I could to get people to vote.If enough people within my country chose to not participate in the election, I'd be run out of business. So I wouldn't care who they voted for, just as long as they do the deed.If I could somehow if I were to fund 98% of the schools in my country, you'd better believe I'd be using those institutions to further my interests. And first and foremost is preaching the "sacred duty" to vote, which validates my very existence.The more public institutions such as churches and businesses I can get on board with spreading this message, the better. It's not as necessary, but I would gladly take as much help as I could get.Without asking any questions of my friend, I immediately knew a great deal about him based on that one statement. He appears to be good to his family, he goes to church, he makes an honest effort to be a good person.All around a decent if not enviable life.But he's never been challenged to think a legitimate contrarian thought in his life.The last time I voted in a presidential election was in 2012 when I voted for Ron Paul in the primary election while living in North Carolina. The way I see it, if voting is truly a sacred duty, then to vote for someone I find morally detestable - as tends to be the case with presidential candidates that in all cases goes far beyond sexual proclivities - is immoral in itself. What if the person I voted for turns out to be a mass murderer? Then I've been a party to his crimes by casting my vote for him.I only have so much time on this earth, so I've found it's better to focus on things within my control. So in that spirit, I share the duties which I hold to be truly sacred:The ChurchMy familyMy businessIn that order.Voting wouldn't make the top 100 of my life priorities were I to sit down and write them out.If this offends you, then good. We all need to be challenged in our thinking now and then; and isn't that really the reason you're still reading this email anyway?And speaking of contrarian views, I've published a couple of episodes of the Newcomb, With Love podcast featuring a lady named Judy Arnall. Judy writes and speaks on topics regarding parenting and educating children.The first episode is on the concept of "unschooling"; and the second is on the topic of "unparenting". Both challenge conventional norms in these highly important realms of life, and if you hear her out, you may find yourself agreeing with her more than disagreeing.If you find yourself asking where we're going, and how we got into this hand basket, it begins with how we teach our children. These episodes will challenge a lot of what we believe to be true regarding this.The podcast on unschooling can be found here: https://jamesdnewcomb.com/arnall1The podcast on non-punitive parenting can be found here: https://jamesdnewcomb.com/arnall2
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Unparenting 101: Why You Should Think Twice Before Either Praising or Disciplining Your Children feat. Judy Arnall
Jul 2, 202400:45:02Tap to summarizeIf you're praising your children, you're doing it wrong, says our guest on today's episode. Perhaps I've misinterpreted the message of our guest, Judy Arnall, who we recently heard on the show discussing her philosophy on unschooling.But while we were discussing unschooling, I learned that Judy has written not THE book on parenting, but she's written a book on parenting. And it's a very good book. It's titled Discipline Without Distress, 135 Tools for Raising Caring Responsible Children Without Timeout, Spanking, Punishment, or Bribery .It can be found at any major book retailer in physical or digital format, and I was fortunate enough to be able to have Judy again join me on a call and discuss some of the nuances of parenting, and why we should view ourselves more as tour guides to the yung'ins than disciplinarians.Maybe unparenting is a more succinct way to put it.In this episode, Judy discusses her unique approach to parenting. She emphasizes the importance of discipline over punishment, shares insights on avoiding praise addiction, and highlights the significance of fostering open communication and problem-solving skills in children.Judy also articulates the benefits of non-punitive methods, proactive discipline, family meetings, and voluntary timeouts to build stronger, lifelong relationships with kids.The conversation includes real-life examples and addresses parents' concerns about navigating a punitive society while encouraging a more empathetic and constructive parenting style.In this interview with Judy Arnall, you'll discover:02:09 Judy's Parenting Philosophy04:16 Personal Parenting Experiences and Reflections08:06 Why "punishment" as we understand it is ineffective12:31 Encouragement vs. Praise18:13 Understanding Discipline Over Punishment24:01 Navigating Screen Time Boundaries25:25 Collaborative Problem Solving27:46 Realistic Expectations and Follow-Through30:50 The Role of Rewards and Appreciation35:57 Non-Punitive Parenting in a Punitive Society39:22 Building Lifelong Relationships41:27 Unique Parenting Tools43:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:Discipline Without Distress, 135 Tools for Raising Caring Responsible Children Without Timeout, Spanking, Punishment, or Bribery by Judy ArnallJudy's websiteAbout the guest:I will admit it. I’m a bit of a control freak. Actually, I need a lot of control, because I am “Type-A”, “Judgement,” “Gold color” or whatever those personality tests use to describe me. I need people to do things when I ask them to do it and I feel frustrated when they don’t listen to me. It’s often hard for me to remember that my partner and children are not trying to drive me crazy when they don’t listen to what I ask of them. It’s simply that my needs are just not on their radar for that moment.Like many others who grew up in the 70’s, my parents used bribery and punishment to control their children. In spite of changing societal views on spanking, they did what their parents did and hung a wooden board in the kitchen called “The Board of Education.” We were regularly spanked as small children and as we got older, we were given “lines to write” in a type of home detention. We were also grounded, and had important outings and possessions taken away from us. I still remember the Halloween that I was grounded and watched my siblings eating their stash, while I had none.Punishment kept some of us in line, like me, but with the lifelong effect of being afraid of my parents. They were the last people on earth I would come to with a problem, or to share my feelings with. I could never relax or have fun with them, because they had an authority fueled by my anger and fear. Punishment also served to egg on the more spirited children I knew, such as my brother. The challenge for him was to keep on doing what he wanted and just not get caught. It became a game. He had no fear of my parents, but he didn’t respect them either. He just didn’t care what they thought. No punishment was severe enough to deter his drive and persistence. My parents’ goal was to raise obedient children, not to build relationships, and they halfway succeeded.In the 70’s, the trend of spanking was decreasing. Physical punishment was considered not very “positive” in parenting. Parents became widely permissive until the 1980’s when the pendulum swung back again. The move from authoritarian parenting to authoritative parenting really took hold in that decade with a plethora of parenting programs that told parents physical punishments were bad, but emotional and social punishments were “positive discipline.” 75% of parents spanked, and the non-spanking parents felt they really needed to do something when they were angry, so the concept of time-out, or jail-time, became immensely popular as the discipline tool of choice for young children. For older children, the biggest form of punishment was taking away privacy, telephone privileges and grounding all issued under the guise of “logical consequences.” Today, 85% of parents punish their children emotionally while only 65% use physical punishments. And we wonder why teens dismiss their parents in the last years of childhood? The simple answer is because they can. They can withhold emotional and social involvement.We don’t pick one style of parenting and stay there. We move toward our parenting goal in meandering ways. In the 90’s I had three children under the age of four, and like many parents, felt anger when they wouldn’t listen to me. My parenting goal was to build strong relationships with my children. I vowed never to spank, and only did once (as I confessed in my first book, Discipline Without Distress.) My four year-old son, looked me in the eye, and said with his saddest voice, “Mommy, you tell us that hitting hurts people. You hurt me.” I never used physical punishment ever again.However, I did do the jail time-outs and logical consequences. Sticking a child in a room and telling them to “think about what they did,” served one purpose – to give me enough space to calm down. This worked well with my two older boys, but then the spirited firecracker of a daughter came along and kicked, screamed and wrecked her room when I put her in time-out. I realized that time-out, as a “calming tool” was not really fun for her or me. I was tired of holding the door closed and her throwing things at it from the other side while no one was calming down. I still believed in “authoritative” parenting, and still considered parents the supreme rulers of the family that would allow input from the children, but parents still made all the rules. However, children have a way of challenging your assumptions and changing your parenting! I gave up the time-outs.When my children were ten, nine, seven, four, and one, I did it. I gave up the last piece of punishment that I was holding on to from my authoritative parenting view: “logical consequences.” Again, out of the mouths of babes comes wisdom. When I issued a consequence, my nine year-old son said to me, “No, I’m not choosing this consequence! You are imposing it on me!” After much thought, I concluded he was correct. I already had decided the outcome to the situation and it was painful, in order to teach him a lesson. He would have chosen to fix the situation differently, had I let him. When I issued consequences that were “related”, “reasonable” (or so I had thought) and “respectful,” (but it wasn’t respectful enough, that I would do it to my partner, or friend, or neighbor), he decided that it was definitely a punishment and stopped talking to me. I decided to never again use logical consequences on my loved ones. I didn’t take away cell phones, video games, bedroom doors, or car privileges.In retrospect, I realized parents can’t give up some bad habits without filling the space with good habits. To tell parents not to do something, you have to give them something to do instead. Managing parental anger and stress was the biggest challenge of non-punitive parenting. At the same time that I let go of authoritative parenting, I took a Train-the-Trainer course and practiced the three “must have” relationship communication skills. I became very practiced in 1)acknowledging people’s feelings, 2)asserting my needs through I-statements, and 3)managing conflicts with win-win collaborative problem-solving. Every person needs these skills for every relationship that they value. Married couples do it. Bosses and subordinates do it. Neighbors who want to stay amicable do it. Why not parents and their children? Parents don’t have to choose between the three traditional parenting styles titled authoritarian, authoritative and permissive. More and more, I believed that parents can be a fourth style: collaborative. Problem-solving can replace punishment. After teaching years of classes, I’ve seen parents change over time in accordance with their goal of building a lifelong relationship.Current research indicates that children need nurturing and structure. They don’t need punishment. Many “positive” discipline programs and books still incorporate emotional punishment such as jail time-outs, logical consequences, and taking away possessions. For children, there is nothing positive about them. If these techniques are things you wouldn’t do to your partner, why would you do them to y...
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The Living Room Becomes the Classroom: Exploring Unschooling with Judy Arnall
Jun 28, 202400:48:10Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, we discuss the concept of "unschooling", a learner-directed educational approach popularized by John Holt, contrasting it with traditional schooling.Traditional? Actually what we know as "unschooling" was considered pretty normal until the Industrial Revolution introduced the concept of the 8-hour work day, parents working far from home. What to do with the kids?Voila! The modern school environment was born. And while there are some pretty good public and even private institutions, even the best of intentions can't undo basic humanity and how we're programmed to learn how to live life, learn a trade or a profession, etc.Our guest, Judy Arnall, is the author of 'Unschooling to University'. Judy shares her journey into unschooling driven by her dissatisfaction with authoritarian school environments and her commitment to non-punitive parenting.Judy explains the benefits of unschooling, such as fostering a child's innate curiosity and self-directed learning, and addresses common concerns like gaps in knowledge and the role of screens in education. We also touch on the practicalities of unschooling, such as transitioning to formal learning for university preparation and overcoming societal misconceptions about educational authority.The conversation includes Judy’s insights into brain development, discipline versus punishment, and the advantages of personalized, interest-driven education for children.Be sure to tune in to my follow-up interview with Judy which focuses exclusively on the concept of non-punitive parenting. If you're exasperated with trying to get your kids to "do the right thing," you might want to give it a listen!In this interview with Judy, you'll discover:01:59 Judy's Journey into Unschooling04:04 The Concept of Discipline vs. Punishment05:04 Critique of Traditional Schooling Methods07:21 Impact of Traditional Schooling on Children08:14 Unschooling and Special Needs09:28 Common Objections to Unschooling15:09 The Role of Video Games in Education18:43 Transitioning to Unschooling24:44 Challenges and Considerations in Unschooling26:22 Addressing Concerns About Unschooling26:37 Teaching Commitment and Grit27:22 Personal Experiences with Commitment29:53 Managing Screen Time and Activities31:30 Transitioning to Formal Education33:49 The Role of Khan Academy35:42 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling43:10 Parental Rights in Education45:48 Resources for Unschooling46:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:Unschooling to UniversityJudy Arnall's websiteAbout the guest:Judy Arnall, BA, CCFE (Certified Canadian Family Life Educator), DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) is an international award winning professional keynote speaker and a well-known Canadian parenting expert, having given advice for television interviews on CBC, CTV, and Global as well as publications such as Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Canadian Living, Parents magazine, and newspapers including The Globe and Mail, Sun Media and Postmedia News.Judy is certified in the Brain Story and many training programs such as The Growing Brain: 0-5, by ZeroToThree.org, Terrific Toddlers by AHS-Alberta Health Services, P.E.T. Parent Effectiveness Training, Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (Durrant), and Attached At The Heart by API-Attachment Parenting International. The devil doesn't want you to listen to this!Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly.Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios!
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