Ever wonder how to find time for your own passions while unschooling your children on the road? 

In this episode, Kate chats with Cyrielle—mom to a neurodivergent daughter and founder of Unschooling and Thriving—about her journey from traditional teaching in Europe to traveling Canada and the U.S. in an RV while fully embracing self-directed learning. Cyrielle shares how creative hobbies, menstrual cycle awareness, and a deep trust in her child’s natural curiosity have shaped her approach to unschooling and motherhood.

From watercolor paintings to belly dancing, get a glimpse of how nurturing your own soul can profoundly impact your family dynamics—and prevent burnout. If you’re an unschooling mom or simply a busy parent seeking more peace, creativity, and connection in everyday life, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical steps.

Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Unschooling = Trust + Consent

• Rather than forcing a fixed curriculum, unschooling follows the child’s interests and timing, rooted in mutual respect and partnership.

2️⃣ Creativity for Soul Care

• Even 30 minutes a day of mindful, hands-on creativity can shift your mindset, reduce burnout, and refill your energy reserves.

3️⃣ Embracing the “Letting Go” Mindset

• Overcoming perfectionism—whether in art or unschooling—frees you (and your kids) to explore, fail, and ultimately thrive without fear.

4️⃣ Menstrual Cycle Awareness

• Tracking hormonal changes can help moms anticipate shifts in mood or energy, communicate needs to family, and schedule rest or lighter activities before burnout hits.

5️⃣ Building Community for Moms

• Cyrielle’s dream is to create a membership space (and eventually retreats or unschooling camps) so that women can connect, share doubts and wins, and support each other in this unique lifestyle.

Connect with Cyrielle Online

• Website & Offers:UnschoolingandThriving.com
• 12 Days of Soul Caring – A self-paced mini-series filled with creative and restful practices for busy moms
• Instagram:@unschoolingandthriving
• Podcast:Creativitea with Cyrielle on Spotify

Resources

• Documentary:Being and Becoming by Clara Bellar

• Book:Free to Learn by Peter Gray

• Blog:Happiness is Here (self-directed learning, unschooling insights)

• App:Insight Timer for guided meditations, Yoga Nidra, and more

• Book:Unschooled by Kerry McDonald

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