Long-term Labels

01/15/25 • 36 min

Faark The Shoulds (& Alchemising Education)

Labels – they’re everywhere.
But have you ever stopped to wonder what they’re really doing?
Are they offering clarity, or boxing us in?
This episode, QuantiMama Jodi is joined by the brilliant Katy, Neural Integration Systems practitioner and Homeopathist to unpack the complex terrain of long-term labels.
How do they shape our perceptions of our children?
How do they influence the stories we tell ourselves about who they are and who they might become?
And, perhaps most importantly, how do we navigate the grief and growth that come with them?

In this episode, we ask the big questions: Are labels helpful tools or hidden traps? Can we reframe them to serve us rather than limit us? And how do we balance acceptance with hope for the future? With raw honesty and a touch of humour, this conversation explores moments of heartbreak, unexpected joys, and the nuanced process of redefining what labels mean for children, parents, and the broader narrative of identity.

If you’ve ever found yourself grappling with a diagnosis, a label, or even just the stories that swirl around parenting, this one’s for you. Let’s get curious together and see what’s waiting beyond the labels.

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Take The Leap (to Homeschooling)
Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff.
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Previous Episode

Alchemising Education - Rocking The Holidays

What does it mean to truly rock the holiday season? Maybe it’s embracing the mess, or maybe it’s about finally finding a little stillness amidst the chaos. Whatever it looks like for you, we’re here to explore what happens when we let go of the need to “do it all” and instead connect with what really matters.

In this episode, QuantiMama Jodi and QuantiMama Kerri meander through the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of the season, from the cultural addiction to busyness to the quiet rebellion of saying “no” to the noise. Why do we equate doing with being? And what might shift if we paused to notice the moments in between?

What invisible work goes unnoticed in your life?
What kind of connection feels most nourishing right now?
And how might this season look if we chose meaning over momentum?

There are no neat answers here—just space to explore, reflect, and maybe even laugh at the glorious imperfection of it all. So grab a cuppa, take a breath, and join us for this conversation about the season, the self, and everything in between.

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Alchemising Education - Be The Example

Oh, the joys of parenting when you're running on three hours of sleep and yesterday’s coffee. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of what it really means to lead by example—not the Instagram-worthy, perfectly curated version, but the raw, messy, beautifully human one.
How do we reconcile our own, often slightly unkept, growth with the desire to guide our children toward resilience, authenticity, and joy?

We dive into the imperfect art of "showing up". Parenting isn’t about flawless execution (thank fark)—it’s about presence. It’s about letting your kids witness your mistakes and the ways you learn from them.
When we embrace our own humanness, what are we teaching them about theirs?

Parenting isn’t just about raising kids; it’s a mirror reflecting back the parts of ourselves we often overlook. If you’ve ever felt like the wheels are falling off the parenting wagon or questioned how to inspire your kids when you feel far from inspirational, this one’s for you. It’s a love letter to imperfect parents everywhere—reminding you that being real, vulnerable, and willing to grow is the ultimate example.

So grab a cuppa (or whatever keeps you grounded) and join us as we explore how being the example isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real, agile, and deeply committed to the experience.

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Loved this convo? Come deeper.
This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently.

Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com