The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Real Strategies for Your Real Homeschool Life

This is the homeschool mom podcast where we won’t overlook your needs (you might, but we won’t).

The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast

Welcome to the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast! In this episode, host, graduated homeschool mom, and Certified Life Coach, Teresa Wiedrick, tackles one of the most common struggles homeschool moms face: finding your homeschool rhythm when consistency feels impossible. Through a powerful real-life coaching session with a mom named Audrey, Teresa reveals how our preconceived notions of what consistency “should” look like—and the weight of external pressures—can actually sabotage your efforts at finding your homeschool rhythm. Prefer to read? Scroll down for the full episode summary and timeline. What You’ll Learn in This Episode of the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast Teresa walks you through Audrey’s authentic journey of feeling overwhelmed, stuck in comparison, and frustrated by the gap between her ideals and reality. If you’re struggling with finding your homeschool rhythm, you’ll discover how Audrey moved from self-judgment to self-trust by redefining consistency in a way that actually fits her unique family circumstances. This episode demonstrates that finding your homeschool rhythm doesn’t come from massive overhauls—it comes from small, personalized shifts that honour where you are right now. How Small Changes Help You Master Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm Instead of striving for picture-perfect routines that work for someone else, Teresa shows you how to identify what rhythm and consistency truly mean for your family. By exploring Audrey’s emotional and relational struggles—including the importance of boundaries and releasing unrealistic expectations—you’ll learn practical ways to make incremental changes that lead to genuine confidence and peace. Finding your homeschool rhythm becomes possible when you stop trying to follow someone else’s formula and start creating one that fits your life. Ready to Go Deeper? Work With Teresa Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session I help homeschool moms release pressure, edit expectations, and make small, intentional shifts that lead to a more confident and connected homeschool life. Book a Free Aligned Homeschool Reset Join the Confident Homeschool Mom Community You’ll also learn about resources available to support you, including the Confident Homeschool Mom Collective to create a community where you can grow alongside other homeschool moms on the same journey toward greater confidence and finding your homeschool rhythm. Episode Timeline 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Consistency and Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm 00:34 Understanding the Real Problem Behind Your Rhythm 00:49 Audrey’s Story: A Real-Life Example of Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm 05:53 Exploring Common Homeschooling Challenges 08:50 Audrey’s Emotional and Relational Struggles 12:07 The Importance of Boundaries in Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm 14:21 Shifting Perspectives: Small Steps to Your Perfect Rhythm 18:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Listen Now Ready to stop struggling and start finding your homeschool rhythm that actually works? Press play on this episode of the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast and discover how small shifts can help you create a sustainable rhythm and transform your homeschool journey. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Confident Homeschool Mom Collective Self-Leadership Toolkit for Homeschool Moms Episodes on the Confident Homeschool Mom Life 6 Challenges Every Struggling Homeschool Mom Faces — and How to Transform Them Homeschool Routine Isn’t Working? 3 Hidden Mistakes (And the Fixes You Need) How to Homeschool Middle School with Confidence The Helpful Homeschool Mom’s Guide To Intentional Living How to Be a Sane Working Homeschool Mom (Without Burning Out) How to Build Homeschool Routines that Support YOU Can I Homeschool My Child? 9 Simple Steps to Confidently Start the Journey 9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1 Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin YouTube Latest episodes you might also enjoy: The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm January 13, 2026 The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot January 6, 2026 Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity December 23, 2025 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life December 23, 2025 12 Things I’ve Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms December 10, 2025 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge to Come Back to Yourself December 2, 2025 What is the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching? November 18, 2025 Not Just a Homeschool Mom — Why You’re Disappearing (And How to Come Back) November 11, 2025 Teaching World War to a Homeschooled Eight Year Old November 10, 2025 Reimagine Your Homeschool: Feel Free, Inspire Curiosity and Do What Works November 5, 2025 the role of imagination in a home education November 4, 2025 Helping Our Kids Live Their Lives on Purpose: A Practical Guide for Homeschool Moms October 28, 2025 Human Development for Homeschool Moms: Realistic High School Expectations October 20, 2025 How to Build Homeschool Routines that Support YOU October 14, 2025 Why Deschooling? To Feel Confident, Certain & Good Enough October 7, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Building Boundaries and Healthy Relationships for Homeschool Moms September 23, 2025 Ultimate Homeschool Overwhelm Quiz That Reveals Your Hidden Stress Triggers in 5 Minutes September 15, 2025 Start Homeschooling in British Columbia: How to Decide September 9, 2025 How to Create an Effective Homeschool Routine that Works for You September 2, 2025 Interest-Led Homeschool for Confident Moms: An Enneagram 8 Mom’s Story of Growth August 28, 2025 How Do I Unschool My Child? 5 Simple Steps to Spark Natural Learning August 19, 2025 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) August 13, 2025 Top Tips for New Homeschool Moms in Season 3 August 11, 2025 5 Challenges Working Homeschool Moms Face—And How to Overcome Them August 5, 2025 How to Manage Overstimulation as a Homeschool Mom July 30, 2025 Reclaim You: Rediscover Life Beyond the Homeschool Mom Role July 22, 2025 A Summer Reset for Homeschool Moms: The Secret to a More Peaceful Year Ahead July 15, 2025 How to Help Reluctant Writers: Julie Bogart on Homeschool Writing July 7, 2025 7 Ways Brené Rescued Me from One of those Homeschool Days June 30, 2025 Morning Affirmations for Homeschool Mama: A Simple Practice for You to Parent with Intention June 24, 2025 5 Overlooked Mistakes That Are Stressing You Out as a Homeschool Mom (& How to Fix Them) June 18, 2025 The Soul School Way: Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Voices for Homeschool Families June 3, 2025 Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What’s Normal & How to Handle It May 27, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundaries: 6 Truths That Will Set You Free May 20, 2025 How the Mother Wound Affects Homeschool Moms—and How to Break Free May 12, 2025 Homeschool Mom Boundary Issues? You’re Not Doing This… May 6, 2025 How to Deschool as a Homeschool Mom and Rediscover Your Identity April 30, 2025 How my story of deschooling brought more freedom & purpose April 22, 2025 How to Know if Deschooling is Right for You: 7 Signs you Need to Deschool April 13, 2025 Why Do You Want to Deschool? Understanding Why it Matters April 11, 2025 Is My Homeschooler Behind? The Truth About Learning at Their Own Pace April 1, 2025 A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Purposeful Living March 25, 2025 10 Simple Steps to the Homeschool Life (& Live it on Purpose) March 17, 2025 The Three Lies Homeschool Moms Tell Themselves March 11, 2025 The Myth of the Perfect Homeschool: 3 Common Challenges March 5, 2025 Tired of Homeschool Sibling Fights? Try These 3 Simple Strategies! 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  1. The Truth About Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm
  2. The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot
  3. Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026: How to Recalibrate the Year with Clarity
  4. 1% Shift to a Calm Homeschool Life
  5. 12 Things I’ve Learned About Homeschool Moms: Self-Care Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms

Since 2020, host Teresa Wiedrick—a graduated homeschool mom and Certified Life Coach—has been helping homeschool moms shed what’s not working and show up in their homeschools and lives authentically, purposefully, and confidently in the newly renamed Confident Homeschool Mom podcast.

Over seven seasons, this podcast has explored the real challenges of homeschool mama life: the not-good-enough feeling, perfectionism, loneliness, anger, doubt, boredom, impatience, overwhelm, and all the feelings of the human experience. You know, all the human feels in a homeschool mama experience.

Currently in Season 8, the podcast focuses on the 1% pivot—moving from pressure to presence through small, intentional shifts. Rather than pushing through, Teresa guides you through monthly themes that help you build confidence, manage stress, set realistic expectations, and meet your needs without perfection.

This podcast will help you:

➤ Transform frustration, confusion, and overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and purpose

➤ Build healthy boundaries in relationships

➤ Learn to speak to yourself differently

➤ Identify and respond to your needs

➤ Understand your intentions behind your homeschool choices

➤ Find joy in your personal growth and your kids’ uniqueness

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Through authentic conversations, guest interviews, and practical strategies, Teresa addresses wellness aspects that serve the homeschool mama in her real homeschool days—because your needs are easily overlooked with a steady stream of childhood needs, interactions, and activities.

When you’re clear on who you are, watch out world! You have come to your purpose. Then you’ll show up in your homeschool (and life) authentically, purposefully, and confidently.

The Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast: Introducing the 1% Pivot
How Teresa Wiedrick helps us acknowledge (& overcome) our homeschool realities: a homeschool mom podcast

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Kind Words about the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast

Teresa is amazing, she has such a big heart and so much to offer homeschooling moms. The biggest things we can offer ourselves are having healthy boundaries and self-compassion and Teresa shines at both. So grateful for her body of work and this podcast!

I really enjoy listening to this podcast because it makes me feel not so alone in my deep thinking about raising kids, maybe not the way “everyone else” is. You’ll like this podcast if you want to raise independent thinkers, but also remember that you as a parent are still growing too.

Anne Kathryn

Teresa hits the nail on the head! She takes scientific and experiential truths and shows the WHY and HOW homeschool moms can see growth in ourselves. Self-work is a must have for homeschool moms if we are to thrive in this marathon. Teresa brings that to the forefront in such an approachable way.”

Whitney at Sensational Moms

If you want someone to speak to you truthfully, authentically and real about how it is to be a homeschool parent, Teresa is your girl. On this podcast you feel understood and heard that homeschooling can be tough sometimes, and Teresa is not sugarcoating it is easy to turn you challenges in to you charms which is one of the reasons I love Teresa and this podcast so much.
Teresa is really good at giving you advice as to how you can work on making improvements in your homeschool/family life. She is also excellent in talking about how you can work on yourself and take care of yourself, which actually is very important when you want a smoother home life.
Teresa, thank you for a super podcast and all the coaching work you do. ❤️

Parenting is challenging. Parenting and homeschooling? Arguably much more challenging! But in this podcast, Teresa provides actionable strategies to help you develop an intentional, purposeful, streamlined, and flexible homeschool. Teresa’s heart for supporting homeschool moms holistically – with mindset, routines, and strategic self-care, is incredibly important. Thank you Teresa for the work that you do! Sincerely, Emily

Explore the Podcast Seasons

Story of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast

The Homeschool Mom Podcast is where I share heartfelt conversations, personal stories, and practical coaching to help homeschool moms shed what’s not working, reconnect with their purpose, and live authentically, confidently, and joyfully in homeschool and life.

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Nurturing Homeschool Mama Season 1

Season 1 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is dedicated to nurturing homeschool mamas seeking to address personal needs, plan for emotional challenges, and learn from experienced homeschool coaches.

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Real Homeschool Mama Challenges Season 2

Season 2 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care podcast tackles real homeschool mama challenges. Despite homeschooling’s freedoms, challenges are common. Learn to create a satisfying homeschool, plan confidently, navigate emotions, and gain wisdom from expert podcasters and coaches.

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New(er) Homeschool Moms Season 3

Season 3 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is dedicated to new homeschool moms—whether you’re just a few months in or still planning your first year—offering top tips, encouragement, and mindset shifts to help you begin your homeschool journey with clarity and confidence.

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Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom Season 4

Season 4 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast invites you to be more satisfied, have tools to address your challenges, and show up on purpose in your homeschool.

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Growth Mindset for Homeschool Moms Season 5

Season 5 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is where homeschool moms turn inward to nurture themselves, explore their purpose, and cultivate a growth mindset—because who you are and how you grow deeply shapes how you homeschool.

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Reimagine your Homeschool Podcast Season 6

Season 6 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast invites you to reimagine your homeschool with inspiring conversations, real-life strategies, and empowering guidance to help you homeschool with clarity, confidence, and joy—because you can create a homeschool life that truly works for your family.

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Aligned & Authentic Homeschool Mom Season 7

Season 7 of the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast invites you to discover an aligned and authentic homeschool mama life. Learn to align your choices with your true self, trust your intuition, and create a homeschool experience that reflects your family’s values.

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More Kind Words…

Teresa is so relatable and has so much to share. Listening to her podcast is like listening to a close friend who happens to have 15 years of experience in homeschooling. I put her podcasts on when I could use support and a laugh. I’ve really enjoyed her guests this season and have put into action a lot of suggestions and practices discussed.

I LOVED your interview with Amber O’Neal Johnston. It was a beautiful, authentic conversation and I’m so glad you went “there” bc it’s so needed and it’s really not scary and divisive and threatening like some people believe! And you know I love hearing people talk about the power of personal stories!♥️ awesome podcast episode

If you’re overwhelmed as a homeschool mom, Teresa offers empathy and encouragement. Her comforting words and soothing tone will set your heart at ease and give you hope for the future.

Teresa is engaging, honest, and to the point. She comes across as genuinely wanting to connect with her listeners. I look forward to hearing the next episode!

Tatiana, Homeschool Mama

The first rule of life saving is…never become a victim yourself. As parents, we’re only as helpful to our kids as we are healthy. Teresa does an amazing job of keeping this front and center and helping parents care for themselves!!

Homeschool Dad

Teresa is a pleasure to listen to and learn from as a new homeschooler. Her interviews go in interesting directions and always get me thinking. A must listen for anyone wanting to build their confidence as an authentic and simple homeschooling mom!

Merissa, Homeschool Mama of Three Kiddos

Teresa has the calm assurance of one who’s walking her talk, and eager to share and encourage. I homeschooled for many years and would have LOVED having her in my “posse” for some of them! She doesn’t have or claim to have all the answers, but she will sure help you find what works for YOUR family! A must-listen for homeschool momma’s who need support and inspiration!

I’m new to homeschooling, but not new to parenting and boy oh boy, could I have used daily doses of Teresa years ago. I love the focus of self care for mamas, because in caring for ourselves we receive love (through caring for ourselves, asking for help, saying no, setting boundaries—you’ll have to listen to Teresa and read her book to get the full list) and in return, we can give more love to those around us. Happy mom happy family! Thank you Teresa for putting out some terrific content. You are a blessing to your listening mamas and their families.

“Your podcast is excellent.  I started with the first episode and am just listening to each one in order that’s interesting to me.  The one with Julie Bogart was terrific, I bought a sketchbook and pencils and a “how to draw” book just like her.”
Carla, Homeschool Mama of One Kiddo

Teresa is so great at calming my nerves and keeping the homeschool atmosphere simple. I love how she brings it back to us mamas needing to refuel and recharge so we have more to give our kids throughout the day! This is a great listen!!

“This is such a valuable and important topic for all moms especially those who are homeschooling. Thank you for the variety of guests you have on and for caring so much about others moms.”

Jaj_mrg

“I love how soothing your voice is. It’s so reassuring how much I can relate to your stories. This helps me a lot. I know I could work on self care more. Thanks for this episode”

I loved this first episode! Teresa has a calming, encouraging presence and an important message that will be perfect for homeschool parents.

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