Episode 23 - Gen Alpha Slang

When I receive messages from people who want to be on the Worldschooling Space podcast, it is a gift to learn about who they are, their work, relationships, and how they navigate through life while traveling.In preparing for this episode’s podcast recording, I listened to several of Naomi’s guest podcasts where she was being interviewed about her work on women’s health. She calls herself a vaginologist and has written a book titled Ground Floor: On sensation, safety, and the parts of us we were taught to ignore. It had an original title of In your vagina lies the keys to your happiness, which Amazon censored because it included the word vagina. Naomi speaks about the struggle she has had when trying to speak about vaginal health online, and how the disconnect of knowing about our pelvic health affects us.I started reading her book and am over halfway through. I recommend it to anyone who has a womb or knows someone who does (which is everyone). She gives a good description of how the organs of women’s health work. For example, did you know that the cervix actually moves during a woman's menstrual cycle? It is positioned higher during ovulation, which can make fertilization easier. It is lower for the rest of the month. There is a section on what ethical porn is, including an interview she had with someone in the industry. There is the history of the pill, and the advantages and disadvantages it has for a woman. It also includes several journaling prompts, which I find helpful.Naomi is working on a second book titled (Un) Reasonable Woman: One Woman’s Journey Into Doing Everything Right and Still Not Fitting In, and I am looking forward to its future release.In this podcast, we talk about how Naomi finds time for her work while living in a van with her three children, husband, cat, and dog. Naomi shares how she and her husband nurture their intimacy by first understanding each other’s roles, even using a psychotherapist to help her husband de-school, and then finding ways to connect physically in the van. Naomi shares the highs and lows of this van life; the way she tells the story had me laughing as she navigated driving her new travel van from the UK into Europe on the other side of the road and translating miles per hour to kilometers per hour.This was a delight to record, edit, and share. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast!   Connect with Naomi:www.thisisnaomigale.co.ukwww.nomestia.cowww.naomigalephotography.co.uk--------------------------------Ground Floor bookPodcastnomestia podcastSubstackYouTubeTikTokInstagram Intro and outro music for the podcast is titled Forest Lullaby by Lesfm from Pixaby.comIf you have questions or would like to be a guest on my podcast, please email me at [email protected]

Andy and I answer questions sent to us by Spencer, a contact I met through Substack, who is interested in learning more about worldschooling from someone who has traveled for many years with their family.The questions Andy and I answer are:1. Big-picture lessons: After seven years of traveling with your child, what seems to make this lifestyle work best? What would you do differently if starting over?2. Structure vs. flexibility: How much structure have you found your child needs, particularly around education, routine, etc.? Where has flexibility helped, and where has a lack of structure created problems?3. Community and friendships: How do you find communities of families with kids, especially ones where your child can develop meaningful friendships? How hard has it been to build those when bouncing around?5. Education: What combo of homeschooling, worldschooling, local schools, organized programs, and independent learning has worked best? What have been the biggest challenges or concerns?4. Travel pace: What’s the sweet spot for how long to stay somewhere?6. Childcare and support: How have you managed childcare and finding support while traveling?7. Best places: Which places have been your favorites for living with a child and why? Particularly interested in Italy and Spain but open to ideas!8. Biggest challenges: What have been the hardest situations you’ve encountered traveling as a family - whether healthcare, schooling, housing, loneliness, logistics, or something else? How did you handle them, and what precautions would you take now?Resources I mention in the podcast:Websites for connecting with other traveling families or childrenNomad ForecasterLisAmiLink to my article on Substack with the founder, Jacques, writing about LisAmiLinkEaseWorldschooling Space Podcast with Bjorn, the founder of LinkEaseItaly trip being created by MaraeShe will be in an upcoming podcast episode on The Worldschooling SpaceNext edition of her 10-day worldschooling residency is May 8 to 17, 2027AllTrails website to search for Walkable StreetsIntro and outro music for the podcast is titled Forest Lullaby by Lesfm from Pixabay.comIf you have questions or would like to be a guest on my podcast, please email me at [email protected]

Dasha speaks about her journey from Siberia to Mexico. She created Wild Roots Worldschooling Hubs in Mexico, offering programs tailored for families to gather for one week at a time and explore marine biology. Her next week-long program takes place over Thanksgiving Break (November 23–27) in Mexico City.We discuss the challenges of this lifestyle, particularly how its transient nature strains friendships and makes it hard to find reliable staff who are only around for a single season. Dasha intentionally schedules her worldschooling gatherings in November and December, when the weather is pleasant, and sargassum seaweed is absent from the beaches.Her key advice for new worldschooling families is to ignore others' opinions of your plans: don't take advice from people whose lives you wouldn't want to emulate.Connect with Dasha!Check out her website hereWild Roots Instagram Page Wild Roots Facebook PageIntro and outro music for the podcast is titled Forest Lullaby by Lesfm from Pixaby.comIf you have questions or would like to be a guest on my podcast, please email me at [email protected]

I left my conversation with Bronwyn feeling energized and educated. In this episode, we explore:Landscape & Embodiment: How the unique landscapes in different parts of the world affect the way you feel in your body.Higher Education: The possibilities and pathways of exploring Post-Secondary Education in the US for your homeschooled child.Heritage & Ancestry: How Bronwyn and her daughter took a meaningful pilgrimage to Wales and Northern England to connect with their bloodline.Healing Modalities: How Bronwyn first learned about Reiki, along with other healing methods she uses to help the body feel well and alive.The Tong Shu Almanac: An introduction to the ancient Taoist almanac—available for free on Bronwyn’s website—which can easily be synced to your personal calendar.A Business Plan for Life: While historically used to guide when to plant, harvest, grow, and flourish, the Tong Shu serves as a broader life framework. Following it helps you align with natural cycles—knowing when to rest, when to launch new resolutions (hint: it isn’t on the Gregorian New Year of January 1st), and when to take active steps.Questioning Consensus Culture: A standout benefit of the worldschooling lifestyle—how changing locations helped Bronwyn’s daughter reject consensus culture and observe how concepts of "cool" shift from place to place.Words of Wisdom: Bronwyn’s top advice for families beginning their worldschooling journey—don’t take the downs as a sign something is wrong. Sometimes, it’s just part of the process.Links & Resources :Access Bronwyn's free Tong Shu calendar integration on her website to align your schedule with ancient wisdom. sacredschooling.com/almanacSouth Africa Trip: sacredschooling.com/africaWebsite: bronwynayla.comPodcast: bronwynayla.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/bronwyn.ayla

Worldschooling Through Detours, Creativity, and Family Life with Tina Gudrun PetersenIn episode 24 of The Worldschooling Space, Irene Genelin speaks with Tine Gudrun Petersen, a Danish author and worldschooling mother of one adult child and two young children. Tine shares how a failed road trip to Turkey led her family to Phuket, how writing emerged during the disruptions of COVID-19, and what long-term travel teaches children about adaptability, culture, and independence.In this episode:Tine explains how a series of car problems, including breakdowns on the highway and damage sustained in Sofia, Bulgaria, unexpectedly redirected her family from Turkey to Phuket, Thailand.Why Phuket works well for families, including child-friendly restaurants, drop-in activities, Muay Thai, beaches, accessible food, and a safe gated community.How Tine became a writer after COVID-19 canceled her food festival and left her spending more time at home with her children.Tine’s path from writing her first book on her phone to securing a three-book publishing contract and publishing a bestseller.The origins of Tine’s organic food movement and festival, which connected consumers directly with local farmers and promoted seasonal, local food.How reading, choir trips, theater travel, and visits to different countries shaped Tina’s lifelong interest in travel.The emotional challenges of world schooling, including saying goodbye to friends, missing family, and balancing the needs of several children across different locations.The benefits her children are gaining from travel, including English-language exposure, swimming, cultural openness, and familiarity with different foods, music, people, flora, and fauna.Practical travel lessons from Tine, such as carrying local cash, buying essentials right away, keeping emergency numbers handy, and maintaining good insurance.Tine’s advice to families considering world schooling: do not wait for perfect conditions, make a practical plan, and begin.Connect with Tine:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinegudrun/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tine-gudrun-petersen/

Ever feel like your kids are speaking an entirely different language? While exploring Japan, I sat down with my child, Ani, and our friends Laila, Silja, and Anton to get a full-on crash course in Gen Alpha slang.We break down what the younger generation is actually saying, decoding everything from high praise like 1000 Aura and Rizz, to classic claims of No Cap and the legendary Chad. Plus, we dive into the wild world of internet "brain rot" and try to make sense of ridiculous viral terms like "Cappuccino Assassino".

Björn Boy and his family are from Germany and traveling full time. During this recording, he is calling in from his RV in the United States, where he loves being in nature and the freedom of this lifestyle. We speak about the highs and lows of worldschooling, some of his favorite resources, and also how and why he created LinkEase, an app for meeting up with other traveling families and finding worldschooling hubs.I hope you enjoy our conversation.Instagram: @littletravelfamilyNomadkids Podcast / Family travel: @nomadkids.podcastLinkEase Website: linkease.appWorldschooling Atlas & Calendar: linkease.app/worldschoolingatlas/App Store: Download for iOSGoogle Play: Download for AndroidPreferred Contact Email: [email protected]: If you have any suggestions for the podcast or topics you'd like to hear, please email [email protected] Credits: Intro and outro tracks feature the song Forest Lullaby by Lesfm from Pixabay.com

Joanne Lee Paul is the founder of Îleo, a worldschooling hub in Curaçao, a Dutch island. I enjoyed learning more about Joanne’s inspiration for creating a hub in Curaçao, what to expect from her current hub, and how to apply. Her website is: https://ileo.life/For the month of June, you can apply for a Fall 2026 discovery trip from 1-4 weeks. I used the song Forest Lullaby for the intro and outro tracks by Lesfm from Pixaby.comI hope you enjoy our conversation.If you have any suggestions for the podcast or topics you'd like to hear, please email: [email protected]

Chad and Brittany Slater are worldschooling parents of two children who sold all of their belongings in 2024 to be with their children and travel the world. I enjoyed learning more about The Traveling Slaters and how they started worldschooling, how they have chosen to slow travel for 2 months at a time, remembering the importance of being OK with taking some rest days, and learning their non-negotiable packing item - it may surprise you! Chad and Brittany welcome any questions you may have about getting started on this lifestyle, and have shared their email: [email protected]@thetravelingslaters on IG, TT, YT, & Metalinktr.ee/thetravelingslatershttps://benable.com/thetravelingslatersNomadic Pathway Free Checklist - https://subscribepage.io/f9KgzShttps://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicPathway@nomadic_pathway on IG - @nomadic.pathway on TT @Nomadic Pathway on MetaNomadic Pathway Destination Finder: https://nomadic-pathway-finder.netlify.app/Nomadic Pathway App: https://nomadicpathwayapp.base44.appI used the song Forest Lullaby for the intro and outro tracks by Lesfm from Pixaby.comI hope you enjoy our conversation.If you have any suggestions for the podcast or topics you'd like to hear, please email: [email protected]

Stacy is a worldschooling mother of three children. She is a resilience coach and HeartMath practitioner who works specifically with traveling families — helping parents and kids stay emotionally connected while living a nomadic lifestyle.I enjoyed learning more about Stacy's story of how she started worldschooling, and also trying two breathing practices that she shared during our conversation. Instagram handle: @stacyresiliencecoahThe website where Stacy talks about the new family resilience course she’s starting: www.stacywedding.com/foundingcohortI used the song Forest Lullaby for the intro and outro tracks by Lesfm from Pixaby.comI hope you enjoy our conversation.If you have any suggestions for the podcast or topics you'd like to hear, please email: ⁠[email protected]