Spirited Hearts the podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea. Steph is a trauma-informed & neuro-arffirming Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor, the founder of Spirited Hearts® a multi-service community business dedicated to providing the most emotionally safe and supportive space to children, families and educators, and The Heartfield Way Mentor Program.
Spirited Hearts the podcast
8. Trusting Our Children in the Learning Process and in Life with Nicki Farrell
In this episode I sit down with Nicki Farrell from Wildlings Forest School. We have such a powerful and meaningful conversation about trusting our children; both in the learning process and in life. We discuss the need for our children to re-connect with nature, and how nature is the most powerful learning tool.
We talk about why we don't resonate with the terms "Teacher" or "Educator" and we touch on our reasons for homeschooling our own children.
Where to Find Nicki and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- WILD BUSINESS https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/your-wild-business
- Website: www.wildlingsforestschool.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildlingsforestschoolau/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlings_forestschool/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyHG5dHeCmvQdpzb_iNOWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcH-D5Hm9K8
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/wildlingsforestschool/
- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/23716386/admin/
Books:
- Free to Learn by Peter Gray
- Tomorrow When the War Began (Series) by John Marsden
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
ABOUT NICKI:
Nicki is a highly experienced teacher and Forest School mentor who is passionate about all things nature play, risky play, adventurous play and especially a child's right to play. With nearly 20 years of teaching, guiding and mentoring behind her, ranging from the state school system to outdoor recreation and of course, her own successful business, Wildlings Forest School, alongside her business partner Vicci Oliver, Nicki has the depth and breadth of knowledge to be able to help you create, grow and scale your own wildly successful nature play business.
You can find out more about the Wildlings Forest School philosophy here and about Nicki here.