Gritty Girls Podcast

There’s been nothing normal about 2020, education included. We’re in the middle of the Fall season and while many children are back in the classroom, there are more children than ever learning at home. Many have parents have chosen to have their children take part in their school’s distance learning program, however, there have been large numbers of families that have decided to go rogue and give homeschooling a try. Homeschooling was once thought of as something that only ultra-religious do, but as of 2018 there were as many as 1.69 million homeschoolers in the US. And believe it or not, that group is actually quite diverse. Now that we’ve entered the ‘Twilight Zone’ that is 2020, those numbers are even higher. In previous episodes we have casually mentioned homeschooling, but today we opened up and talked about our reasons for homeschooling, our experience as homeschoolers, and the pros and cons of homeschooling. If you’re curious or if you currently have a kid at home and are considering homeschooling yourself, then join us! We hope to clear some misconceptions about homeschooling and offer encouragement, support, and helpful information that will help you get started.

Do you dare to let your child lead? Set the trajectory of their own education. Set their schedule for the day. Determine when and how they'll do their chores and even what they eat. The idea of child-led education and parenting is being explored more widely as an increasing number of Americans are homeschooling and that is more true today as families choose to keep their children home during the Covid-19 pandemic. To explore these ideas, Christina is joined by two other parents who have also wrestled with their own beliefs around parenting and education, society's standards, and communities that challenge us to be bolder in order to raise self-sufficient and resilient children.

Not only has 2020 brought about a pandemic, but this year has also brought awareness to the systemic racism that still exists in America. Many of us have been watching the Black Lives Matter protests from home and wondering what we can do to become an ally to black people in America during this tumultuous time. Both of us (Christina and Leslie) have been feeling this, so we set out to find out what we can do to support people of color. We found some really great actionable steps that average folks like us can take and we're excited to share them with you! In this episode we list 5 simple things that you can do, starting today! This unedited episode may very well be one of the most important episodes we've ever done.

How has the virus impacted you personally? By now, many of us know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or have a friend or loved one who is working tirelessly as a healthcare worker. Some of us have lost jobs and others have lost loved ones. Tune in as Christina shares what it’s like being married to an ICU doctor during a pandemic and talks about their decision to live apart in order to protect her family from potential infection. Join us as we get up close and personal in this next special, unedited conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, & Stitcher. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on the Gritty Girls Podcast are strictly our own and should not take the place of medical advice from your doctor or health professional.

How are you? During a pandemic, those three little words can become quite a loaded question. A complicated situation brings about complicated emotions for each one of us. Even though we are in this together, we’re not all in the same boat. Some have it better or worse than others, yet all of us are feeling the mental and emotional effects, in one capacity or another, from the virus that looms just outside our doors. The mental health effects from this pandemic are very real and are being felt in every corner of the globe. Join Christina and Leslie for another special, unedited COVID-19 episode as they attempt to answer the question, how are you? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, & Stitcher. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on the Gritty Girls Podcast are strictly our own and should not take the place of medical advice from your doctor or health professional.

Join Christina and Leslie as they meet virtually to record this special, unedited series on COVID-19. We’ll be highlighting the many ways this pandemic affects each and every one of us. We hope our conversations will bring value to you as we all pull together to do our part to help flatten the curve. In this episode, we discuss universal masks. Should we all wear a mask when we have to get out? Will it protect me? Does it protect others? What does the evidence say? Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on the Gritty Girls Podcast are strictly our own and should not take the place of medical advice from your doctor or health professional.

The world has changed quite significantly since we last met. Join Christina and Leslie as they meet virtually to record this special, unedited series on COVID-19. We’ll be highlighting the many ways this pandemic affects each and every one of us. We hope our conversations will bring value to you as we all pull together to do our part to help flatten the curve. In this episode, we focus on a seemingly mundane aspect of our lives: grocery shopping. What used to be a normal part of the week and a chore to some has now turned into a matter of survival, debate, and even entertainment. Join us as we process how the basic act of shopping for food and necessities has turned on its head and as we praise our nation’s unsung heroes that bravely put themselves at risk of infection while stocking shelves and filling our shopping carts. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on the Gritty Girls Podcast are strictly our own and should not take the place of medical advice from your doctor or health professional.

It's an unfortunate fact, but women are three times as likely as men to not be able to save enough for retirement and generally have lower rates of financial literacy. This is tragic, given that women live longer than men and may face more long-term and health care expenses. How can we raise our financial literacy, save for retirement, increase our earnings, and make sound financial decisions with confidence? This is difficult for many women because women tend to be primary caregivers and earn less than men. It's especially hard for single moms. But, it's not impossible. If the mention of finances make you cringe, then grab a glass of wine and listen to this episode. Trust us, we're right there with you! Let's learn together!

Click and share. We do it everyday on social media without much thought. But, how much of what we share is used against us? Are we victims of our own data?

We’ve taken a break from the podcast this past year for health reasons and to focus on our families. However, in the wake of the Dayton, Ohio and El Paso shootings, Christina and I got together to discuss the power of words. Do our words matter? How do our words influence others? Should we be held accountable for our words? It is right to hold our leaders to a higher standard? Please join us for this important and timely discussion. And as always, we would love to hear your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @grittygirlspodcast. Season 2 is in the works, so stay tuned :)