Best Our Corner of the Library Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 387: From Library Meetings to Leading Logos Homeschool Academy: How Jennifer Pinto Built a Homeschool Hybrid in Iowa with Faith and Microschool Masterminds 53:55

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What does it look like to step out of traditional education and wait on God’s timing to build something completely new? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jennifer Pinto, co-founder of Logos Homeschool Academy in Iowa. After leaving traditional schooling in 2023, Jennifer connected with a like-minded friend—whom she met in the library—and t…

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A Friendship in Letters | Bedtime Story With Scottish Narrator 49:30

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Ready to unwind? Settle in by the fireside with Geoffrey for the heartwarming tale of Queenie, who, sixty years after her very first letter, is finally about to meet her lifelong pen pal. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and totally ad-free experience 🌙 Ple…

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Find Your Life Balance | Mini Meditation For After Work, Care or School 9:13

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Looking for a way to relax after a tricky day? With this mini meditation, we’re not aiming at falling asleep - we're unwinding after the day is done - whatever you’ve dedicated it to. This is a chance to shift out of your productive mindset, and into one of relaxation, family, and leisure. Let's gently close the door on the day, and bring ourselves…

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The Porch Family 10:12

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All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us to a charming colonial porch in autumn, where pumpkins and a little white gourd come to life. When Gordon the gourd feels left out, the Porch Family learns that kindness and inclusion make every season brighter.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Ep 386: How Microschool Founders Can Overcome Parent Pressure. Setting Boundaries, Building Confidence, and Communicating Expectations to Create Thriving Schools Without Burnout 24:05

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Starting a microschool comes with incredible joy—but it also comes with the pressure of making everyone happy: parents, students, even your staff. If you’ve ever felt the weight of parent expectations on your shoulders, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m pulling back the curtain on how new founders can manage parent pressure with…

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A Night At London's National Gallery | Bedtime Story For Easy Sleep 49:50

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Ready to fall asleep faster than ever? In tonight's tale, Geoffrey will take you on a relaxing tour of London's National Gallery, where you can linger, undisturbed by crowds, among some of the world's most exquisite works of art... Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, im…

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Amongst The Hills Of Chiang Mai | Rewind Bedtime Story For Adults 48:09

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Ready to be transported to a faraway land? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for this cozy meditation story, only previously released on the premium feed. We'll explore the rolling hills of Chiang Mai, Thailand, finally falling asleep under a palm tree. You can watch this episode with soothing visuals on Spotify, or stream as usual on all other podcast…

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Ep 385: A Mother’s Heart, a Founder’s Struggle: Navigating the Heartbreak and Hope of School Choices 41:57

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For six years, I’ve poured my heart into building a microschool—creating a place of freedom, belonging, and personalized learning. My daughters were the reason I started this journey. And yet, today, neither of them are with us at our microschool. In this episode, I open up about: My daughter’s transition from a small, nurturing microschool environ…

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The Sweet Dreams Patisserie | Soothing Bedtime Stories 51:48

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Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of an apprentice baker who finds her flow in the kitchen. She might just prove to be the finest pâtissière of her generation… though her challenge is staying awake long enough to bake her dreamlike confections. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Pre…

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Tiddalick the Frog 6:52

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All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us all the way to Australia to hear a Dreamtime tale that’s been told for generations. Meet Tiddalick, a giant frog with an even bigger thirst, who drinks up all the water in the land!By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Ep 384: What’s Saving My Sanity (and What’s Not) as a Microschool Founder. Behind the Scenes: All the Fun Things, The Routines and Systems Keeping Me Sane as a Microschool Leader 30:06

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Behind every thriving microschool is a leader who is juggling 1,000 spinning plates — curriculum, enrollment, parent communication, staff management, and personal life. In this candid behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s actually saving my sanity right now as a microschool founder…and what’s not. You’ll hear the dail…

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Sherlock Holmes’ Twilight Years: Secrets In The Library | Cozy Mystery Bedtime Story 50:35

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Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of Sherlock Holmes' trip to the library, where he finds a most perplexing clue that sends him along a paper trail, flipping through books to piece together clues. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls…

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL: Appalachia: A Fallout 76 Story Episode 3 (spinoff) 1:11:30

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I am thrilled to share that our sister spin-off show has now a total of 5 episodes and ready for launch, each between 1 to 2 hours of new stories in our universe that tie-into our storyline. Episodes 4 and 5 while be available to you in the next few weeks, but on this End of Summer Labor Day Weekend Sunday please enjoy episode 3 of Appalachia: A Fa…

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5-Minute Grounding Meditation For Commuters | Mini Meditation 8:49

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Looking for an easy way to integrate meditation into your daily life? Use this short guided meditation on your commute to ground yourself, and remind yourself who you are, amongst the hustle and bustle of modern life. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and to…

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The Fox and the Grapes 8:19

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All aboard the Story Train! Birdie takes us to the lush meadows of Southern England, where a clever fox named Felix discovers a tempting bunch of grapes just out of reach. Through Felix’s struggle, learn an important lesson about honesty, disappointment, and why it’s better to admit how we feel than pretend we never cared.…

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Ep 383: Reset Your Microschool Systems Before Burnout Hits The 4 Week System and Routine to Finally Get Organized and Free 23:02

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Running a microschool requires relentless focus, clarity, and strong systems. If you’re spinning your wheels every September—re-creating lesson plans, re-building operations, and re-learning the same organizational habits—you’re headed straight for overwhelm. In this episode, I walk you through a 4-Week Reset System that will help you: Audit what’s…

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A Night At London's Natural History Museum | Relaxing Sleep Stories 49:49

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Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside and be transported to London's Natural History Museum, where you can walk unhurried, through the exhibits, as you lock up on a starry night. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersiv…

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Flying Over Night Falls | Rewind Bedtime Story 43:03

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Time for a cosy tale? Tonight, in this specially selected rewind episode, you can relax with Geoffrey beside the fire as he tells you of the day he joined the birds in their evening flight over nightfalls. It was also the day that Geoffrey first met Dhvani... Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.s…

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Throwback-To-School: What to Do When You Ask Yourself: Do I Have The Time, Energy and Resources to Start or Grow Your Dream School or Teaching Business! 24:26

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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The Princess & The Runaway Bed | Relaxing Sleep Stories 50:38

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Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of a young princess who has decided she’s not waiting around for a prince. Instead, she’s diving into her magical studies. Only… when she tries out a new spell on her own, things take an unexpected turn—as her bed runs away into the night. Love Night …

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Throwback-To-School: Career Change! What Teachers Can Experience After Leaving Public School Teaching and What They Realized They Desperately Needed! 28:30

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Part Two | Classic Bedtime Stories 48:08

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Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for the story of Alice, who's fallen into a strange land where she finds herself being constantly pulled into wondrous predicaments, each one curiouser than the last. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast…

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5 Minute Stress Reset | Mini Meditation for Panic Attack Relief 7:27

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Use this short meditation when ever you find yourself taken away by stress, to come back to your body, and add a bit of mindfulness to your day. It's a great way to relax, unwind, and come back to a place of peace. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and total…

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Throwback-To-School: Does a Homeschooling Business Have to be IN MY HOME? Pros/Cons and 8 Alternative Places for Success! 24:27

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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Treasure Maps & Afternoon Naps | The Falls Bedtime Stories Series 49:40

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Ready to fall asleep fast? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for tonight's instalment of The Falls sleep series, in which he looks back on the time a treasure map landed in his hands, sent from the past, by a previous resident of what he'd come to know as Night Falls. This is part 75 of The Falls, but don't worry - you can jump in anytime 🌙 Love Night …

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Mr Toad's Wild Ride 8:18

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Today’s story is about this lumpy bumpy creature with a need for speed… and perhaps just a TAD too much drama. It’s inspired by a story fromThe Wind in the Willows and is called Mr. Toad and His Wild Ride.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids

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Throwback-To-School: From Traditional Teacher to Teacher Entrepreneur: Why I Left The Public School System and Started a Homeschooling Business 32:17

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Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformatio…

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The Cozy Lighthouse Hotel | Bedtime Story For Better Sleep 50:59

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Need help to fall asleep? This gentle sleep story will have you drifting off before you know it. Just join Geoffrey by the fireside, and travel to a remote lighthouse hotel on a Scottish island, surrounded by beach and covered in wildflowers. There are a group of visitors arriving soon, to hunker down, away from the world, and just enjoy some tranq…

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Under African Skies | Rewind Bedtime Story 47:38

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Want to fall asleep fast? Join Geoffrey for the story of a trip to the Kalahari, when a couple spent a night under starry skies, with no-one else around. This rewind is a story selected from Night Falls Premium - for more like this, join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and totally…

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Ep 378: You're Pouring Into Everyone - Who Is Pouring Into You? What's NOT Optional for Microschool Leaders 30:33

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Are you a microschool leader running on empty, juggling all the roles, and wondering how to keep going? In this powerful episode, we're diving deep into why professional development isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline. Whether you're starting out or deep in the trenches, this episode will show you how PD can radically transform your confidence, your sys…

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Agatha's Untold Mysteries: The Broken Teapot | Cozy Mystery For Sleep 49:36

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Ready for a bedtime story? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for a cozy mystery, joining Agatha in the spa town of harrogate. This time, Agatha witnesses a little girl breaking a teapot in her hotel, and decides to become a conspirator, putting it right before any of the nosy staff and guests find out. Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple P…

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SPIN-OFF SERIES IS LIVE - "Appalachia: A Fallout 76 Story Episodes 1 & 2" 2:37:20

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This is Kenneth Vigue and I am recording this just one day after a visit to Zenimax’s Austin, Texas office, the very place that Fallout 76 was born. I also finally met my dear friend and yours Wes Johnson and y’all...there were tears to be had. The office was amazing, as were the developers I met and after signing an NDA I strolled on through, look…

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Ep 377: Mid-Year, Major Impact: How Adjusting Your Open House Plan Can Skyrocket Enrollment 19:13

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Are you underestimating the power of your school’s open house? This episode breaks down why open houses are so much more than enrollment events—they're your most effective and affordable in-person marketing strategy to build community, increase visibility, and strengthen your brand. Whether you're running a microschool, homeschool hybrid, private s…

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Ep 376: Scaling Back to Show Up: From Burnout to Breakthrough in Microschool Leadership — Why Subtracting Is the Key to Thriving This School Year 34:54

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Are you feeling the weight of trying to do everything as a microschool founder, homeschooling parent, or educational entrepreneur? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to lead a microschool into a new school year — without burning out in the process. I’m sharing how I’m…

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TRAILER: In 4 Days - Our Spinoff Podcast Launches "Appalachia: A Fallout 76 Story" 2:30

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This is the second and final teaser trailer before the launch of season one of Appalachia: A Fallout 76 Story on July 18th! A76 (for short) is an audio drama podcast set in the same universe as the acclaimed CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story. This story follows friends Xander Nash and Rabbit (along with an assortment of friends and not-so-friends) from Vaul…

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Tales Of A Housesitter: Parisian Days | Relaxing Story for Insomnia 50:30

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Ready to fall asleep fast? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for another tale from housesitter Penny's adventurous life. In this chapter, she heads to Paris, to step into the life of a Parisian, and look after her manicured standard poodle, Lulu. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for…

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Take A Mindful Walk | Meditation For Walking 8:26

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Use this short meditation whilst out walking, to add a bit of mindfulness to your day. It's a great way to relax, unwind, and come back to a place of peace. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and totally ad-free experience 🌙 Please follow and leave us a revie…

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The Magical Origins Of Night Falls | Rewind Bedtime Story 38:27

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Looking to unwind and de-stress? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for a story. This time, we're rewinding an early account of his life in the mountains, in which we learnt how the magical clearing of Night Falls came to be. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and…

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Download your free mindfulness journal today ✨🌙 1:06

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Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and totally ad-free experience 🌙 You’ll receive a full bundle of sleep support: ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and also, a free gift – our new Self Care journal created to complement our episodes here on Night Falls. Whether you use it on a…

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Ep 375: Overwhelmed by Open Houses? How I Simplified, Scaled, and Finally Found My Flow - How to Plan a Successful Open House That Increases Enrollment Without Burning Out 26:12

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Are you overwhelmed trying to plan your next school open house? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the chaos, confusion, and emotional weight that comes with trying to host a meaningful event that actually leads to enrollment. Whether you run a microschool, private school, or homeschool hybrid, this episode will help yo…

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Stargazing in the Serengeti | The Falls Sleep Story Series 47:39

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Ready to fall asleep to a relaxing tale & sleepy visuals? Join Geoffrey by the campfire as he recounts the time he and his friends from the Falls took a trip to the Serengeti desert, to gaze at the stars. This is part 73 of the Falls series, but don't worry, you can jump in anytime. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or …

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Ep 374: How To Market When You're Shy: A Real Talk and 5 Tips for Introverted & Neurodivergent Microschool Founders 17:44

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I used to freeze at the thought of “marketing my school.” I’m not naturally outgoing. I’ve always been more of a behind-the-scenes, let-me-do-the-work-in-peace kind of woman. And for a long time, I thought that meant I wasn’t cut out to grow a successful microschool. All I kept hearing was: “You need to network more,” “You need to post every day,” …

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Ep 373: Feeling Lonely as a Microschool Founder? How to Ask for Help, Build Support Systems, and Stop Carrying the Weight Alone—Even When You Don’t Know Where to Begin 20:02

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There were so many days I felt completely alone. I didn’t even know how to ask for help—because I didn’t know what kind of help I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep doing everything by myself. Maybe you're in that place too. You’re carrying the vision. You’re showing up for everyone else. But deep down, you’re tired… and wondering who’s showing up…

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Grimm's Fairytales: 12 Dancing Princesses & The Frog Prince | Sleep Stories 49:10

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Looking for a nostalgic story to fall asleep to? Join Geoffrey by the campfire as we dive back into his big book of Grimm’s Fairytales, hearing about twelve dancing princesses, the frog prince, and the tale of the Elves and the Shoemakers. You'll be asleep before you know it. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via htt…

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A Cozy Night In The Observatory | Relaxing Sleep Story 50:50

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Struggling getting back to sleep? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for this cozy tale, spending a starry night in a quiet observatory in the hills of Scotland, with a young professor, who calls this her happy place. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.supercast.com/ for a rich, immersive and totally…

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Ep 372: Creating Community Through Events: How to Plan Meaningful Microschool Gatherings That Grow Connection & Enrollment- Letting Go and Letting Others Lead 23:45

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Creating Community Through Events: How to Plan Meaningful Microschool Gatherings That Grow Connection & Enrollment As a microschool or homeschool hybrid leader, you’re not just teaching—you’re building a movement. And one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools in your toolkit? Events. Whether you’re welcoming new families, showcasing student w…

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Anwen's Underwater World | Rewind Bedtime Story from The Falls 45:58

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Want to hear one of our favourite sleep stories? Enjoy this rewind episode, as we look back on an early instalment of our Falls series, in which we first stepped into Anwen's world beneath the lake. New to the series? This is the perfect place to start. Love Night Falls? 😊 Join Night Falls Premium on Apple Podcasts or via https://nightfalls.superca…

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Fae Visits from the Otherworld | The Falls Sleep Story Series 48:56

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Want to say goodbye to your sleep problems? Join Geoffrey by the fireside for another story from his life at the Falls. This time, he's recounting the time a visitor came to the clearing, through the thin veil that separates our wold from the fairy realm. This is part 72 of the Falls bedtime story series but don't worry, you can jump in anytime. Lo…

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Ep 371: From Lonely to Thriving: How to Build a Microschool Community To Decrease Overwhlem and Increase Results (Even If You Don’t Know Where to Start) 28:47

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Feeling alone in your microschool journey? Whether you're just starting or several years in, building a microschool community can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, I’m sharing how I went from homeschooling a few students in my living room to leading a thriving micros…

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Ep 370: Introducing The Microschool Marketing Blueprint! A Course Designed To Attract, Enroll, and Grow Your Educational Program. A Foundational Marketing Course Designed Just For YOU! 33:07

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You didn’t start your microschool to become a marketing expert… But without students, your vision can’t grow. 💔 If you’re unsure how to get the word out, or you’ve tried everything from social media to word-of-mouth with little return, you are not alone—and you are exactly who I created the Microschool Marketing Blueprint for. In today’s episode, I…

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