110. From Unschooler to Entrepreneur: Interview with Amanda Schenkenberger

What happens when a homeschooled girl grows up to become a homeschooling mom? In this deeply inspiring episode, we talk with Amanda Schenkenberger—author, speaker, and homeschool mentor—about her full-circle journey from being raised on a ranch by a deaf father to creating peaceful, flexible homeschool routines for her own kids.

Amanda opens up about:

• Growing up in a unique household and how her upbringing shaped her resilience

• Transitioning from rigid homeschool curricula to a Charlotte Mason-inspired, wonder-filled approach

• Battling self-doubt, emotional burnout, and the isolation that many homeschooling parents silently face

• Her practical tools for calm, like the "traffic light brain" method from her book Overwhelmed: A Homeschool Mom's Rescue Plan for Peaceful Routines

You'll hear raw, relatable stories of perseverance, parenting, and how trusting your motherly intuition can create not just educational success—but a thriving, joyful family dynamic.

✅ Whether you're new to homeschooling, a seasoned mom feeling stuck, or just curious about alternative education paths, Amanda's story offers hope, strategy, and inspiration.

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