Cardigan Academy: Recent Episodes
Stacy Foley & Devany LeDrew
Stacy Foley and Devany LeDrew are the therapist and teacher duo behind Cardigan Academy. Your helpers for all things parenting, mental health, and education, they are inspired by the warm gentleness of one of their heroes, Mister Rogers. Stacy and Devany embrace the same kind, straightforward manner as they tackle topics from breaking unhealthy patterns to grief to trauma and more, and they do it all with laughter, learning, thoughtfulness, inclusion, and a whole lot of excited geeking out!
Cardigan Academy is answering a letter about how to secularly homeschool when you have a reluctant writer. (This episode is from 2021.)
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Cardigan Academy received a letter in 2021 asking for advice about how to organize your home for homeschooling.
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Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our episode from a few years ago on choosing a secular homeschool style.
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Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes: Here is our 2021 discussion on homeschooling myths and our favorite teachers!
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Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes to start your homeschool year off right: First up from 2021 is this episode about why we secularly homeschool our own kids and how to find a secular homeschool group.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on endorphins.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on serotonin.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on oxytocin.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on dopamine.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our 2022 with Daniel.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Evelyn's interview from 2022!
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Max's interview from 2022!
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Congrats on your graduation, Kate! We are so proud of you!
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Kate's interview from 2022 as she graduates from college!
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Cardigan Academy is re-releasing this episode about resources we can gather for ourselves to support our mental health and that of those we love.
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Cardigan Academy is talking about spring cleaning and how this looks in homes with neurodiversity.
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Cardigan Academy is discussing the artist Mardou and how her comics help us understand IFS and heal.
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Cardigan Academy is discussing Richard Schwartz and how Internal Family Systems has been life changing for them.
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Cardigan Academy discusses Sesame Street from the perspective of mental health, education, and parenting.
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Cardigan Academy discusses how the community has grown and changed since the beginning as well as what it has provided for people!
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Cardigan Academy is back with another Cafeteria Time! For a full list of what's on the menu as well as all links mentioned, visit this episode's post.
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Cardigan Academy will be back next week with new content! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release about finding the right therapist and why that fit is essential to progress and healing.
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Cardigan Academy is on winter break! We're re-releasing tips on how to refresh your homeschool when things get a bit stale.
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Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about how pets affect our mental health in a positive way!
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Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about SAD and how to handle it in the winter.
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This time of year, a lot of thought and planning goes into gift giving. Cardigan Academy is discussing how to choose a unique present for those you love and tips and tricks about what to consider.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice to a listener who has recently gone through a faith deconstruction that included leaving their religion.
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Cardigan Academy is re-releasing Violet's story. 11 years: 11-2-11 to 11-4-11
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Cardigan Academy continues AV Club by discussing Bluey! Find out how this show ties in with motivation and accomplishment. (Yes, seriously!)
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Cardigan Academy answers a letter from a parent of a neurodivergent child.
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Cardigan Academy discusses whatever comes to mind in another Cafeteria Time episode!
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Cardigan Academy answers a letter about polyamory.
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Cardigan Academy is discussing self and community care.
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Cardigan Academy answers a letter about the timeline of grief.
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Cardigan Academy continues their Cheat Sheet series by sharing their favorite life hacks.
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Cardigan Academy answers a letter about procrastination. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's advice and guidance!
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Cardigan Academy is back with another unscripted Cafeteria Time episode! On the menu today, we're discussing pumpkins, TV shows we've been watching, what's coming up next for Cardigan Academy, and different work styles.
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The much anticipated Cardigan Academy interview of Devany's youngest, Daniel. Discussion includes homeschooling, gentle parenting, and a bit of swearing.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break!
We're re-releasing this episode from last year about why we choose to foster mutual respect when parenting our kids.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break!
We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how important community is for our mental well being.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how our internal emotional thermostats vary and affect us.
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Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last summer about what we love to do during this season!
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You won't want to miss Stacy & Devany's chat about what Cardigan Academy is up to this summer!
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Cardigan Academy answers a letter about how to find the right mentors for your kids.
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Cardigan Academy interview's Devany's oldest, Evelyn, about homeschooling and gentle parenting.
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Cardigan Academy discusses how to help kids (or anyone) who may be struggling.
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Cardigan Academy discusses Pixar's Turning Red.
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Cardigan Academy is having Cafeteria Time where we discuss whatever comes to mind! This episode includes mystery and magic puzzles, what we're watching, cravings, talking fish, homeschool math, multiplication songs, and a pregnant rhinoceros!
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Cardigan Academy answers a parent's letter about how to discuss body image, physical activity, and health with kids.
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Cardigan Academy discusses navigating trust when a child confides in you.
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Cardigan Academy interviews Stacy's youngest, Max, about homeschooling and gentle parenting.
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Cardigan Academy discusses productivity.
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Cardigan Academy answers a listener's question about emotions tied to childhood.
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Cardigan Academy discusses Disney's Encanto from a mental health perspective.
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Cardigan Academy interviews Stacy's oldest, Kate, about homeschooling and gentle parenting.
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Cardigan Academy discusses how to handle a homeschooling slump.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice to a parent who feels judged.
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Cardigan Academy introduces AV Club!
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Cardigan Academy gives advice about an ADHD diagnosis.
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Cardigan Academy is having another Cafeteria Time! On the menu today, they're discussing dog DNA, salami pickles, Jenga the elephant, custom puzzles, blood types, and more!
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Cardigan Academy is grateful for so much this year! This episode also has several BIG announcements you won't want to miss!
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Cardigan Academy is having Cafeteria Time! On the menu today they're discussing therapy, turning 40, book clubs, funny voicemails, puzzles, & games.
Cardigan Academy gives advice on setting boundaries with a parent.
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Cardigan Academy completes their series on happiness brain chemicals with endorphins.
Extracurriculars include Francis Bourgeois and Palmyra Cocoa Bomb Mom.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice about a sibling situation.
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Cardigan Academy shares the story of Violet's brief life.
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Cardigan Academy discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder, hygge, and ways we attempt to cheer up during the dark, long winter months.
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Cardigan Academy talks about teaching teens to drive.
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Cardigan Academy is sharing tips, tricks, and ideas to make meal times more manageable.
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Cardigan Academy answers a question from a listener who is having a problem with their partner's hygiene.
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Cardigan Academy is having a discussion about what being introverted or extroverted tells us about ourselves, our kids, and anyone.
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Cardigan Academy discusses the loss of a toxic friendship.
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Cardigan Academy is back with another Cafeteria Time (a conversational unplanned episode) discussing providing support when times are tough, Halloween decorations, Halloween candy, a new kitten, and the pandemic ending?
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Cardigan Academy discusses how to organize your home (and life) to also be an environment for learning.
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Cardigan Academy is discussing having a mental health tool kit including an emotionally safe community, boundaries, and more.
Extracurriculars include Kiwi Berries.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice to a listener asking about how to encourage a child to write.
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Cardigan Academy discusses tired old parenting clichés that we dislike and what we use instead.
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Cardigan Academy discusses the acceptance of a non-binary child.
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Cardigan Academy discusses Mister Fred Rogers and how much he taught us about so many things.
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Cardigan Academy talks about how to find time for yourself to feel fulfilled while balancing and managing so many other priorities.
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Cardigan Academy is starting a book club! Up first, we're reading and discussing The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. Learn what trauma does to your body and mind.
Extracurriculars include a quiz to see what your dog's career would be and Wally the Walrus.
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Cardigan Academy discusses the five languages of apology and how to apologize as well as what to avoid.
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Cardigan Academy is trying something new! Join Stacy & Devany at the virtual lunch table for a (mostly) unplanned casual conversation.
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Cardigan Academy gives guidance on homeschooling styles and recommends a quiz to help!
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While the term is inspired by the Brains On! podcast about emotions, the concept is one Devany & Stacy have experienced their whole lives. Cardigan Academy discusses what it feels like to feel everything to the fullest. Is it the same as being an empath or a highly sensitive person? What can you do if you're like this or you know someone who is?
Extracurriculars include Gamer Pal.
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Cardigan Academy discusses trauma.
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Cardigan Academy continues their series on neurotransmitters with a conversation about serotonin. Devany & Stacy discuss happiness, antidepressants, anxiety, depression, and how to boost serotonin.
Also mentioned are this 2 Minute Neuroscience video and intermittent dosing of SSRIs for PMDD.
During extracurriculars, Devany recommends Smologies!
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Cardigan Academy answers a parent's concerns about the upcoming school year.
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Cardigan Academy discusses how to offer and accept help when life gets tough.
Extracurriculars include the Clue app and Your Local Epidemiologist.
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Cardigan Academy helps a listener set a boundary with a co-worker.
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Cardigan Academy is back with Part 2 of The Truth About Home Education to debunk homeschooling myths. They also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) teachers.
Extracurriculars include a game that Devany needs to know if you already know about and Stacy's tips on making great brownies!
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Cardigan Academy gives a parent advice on how to connect with their kids even as they approach adulthood themselves.
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Cardigan Academy discusses the importance of community, how it helps us heal, and where to find it or how to create it!
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What should you do when you want to parent the Cardigan Academy way but your partner is unsure?
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Cardigan Academy was born out of the need for families to make sudden choices about education for their children. Stacy and Devany debunk homeschool myths and share how and why they secularly homeschool.
Stacy mentions Frostbeard Studio candles.
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Cardigan Academy gives tips on accepting a compliment.
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Cardigan Academy is continuing their series on brain chemicals with oxytocin, the love hormone.
Devany & Stacy discuss bonding, empathy, and trust as well as the following resources:
TedTalk - Trust, Morality, and Oxytocin by Paul Zak
Oxytocin's Effect on Breastfeeding
The Top 10 Ways to Boost Good Feelings
For extracurriculars, Stacy shares her deep dive on celebrity longevity and Devany recommends Cruel Summer on Hulu for 90s nostalgia.
Previous episodes in the Brain Chemical Series:
Dopamine
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Cardigan Academy gives a parent advice on how to talk to their child about sex.
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Cardigan Academy discusses pets and how they benefit our mental health and more! A huge shout out to both PAWS of PA and 1Love4Animals where Devany and Stacy got their respective pets!
Extracurriculars include Bug Bite Thing.
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Cardigan Academy answers a concern from a parent with a shy child. At what age do kids need playdates? How do we find the right fit?
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Cardigan Academy discusses our shifting world and re-emerging with what we've learned and how we've changed.
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Cardigan Academy answers a parent who asks if it is okay to read her child's journal. Devany & Stacy discuss processing emotions through writing and privacy.
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Cardigan Academy discusses all things summer! Ideas include favorite seasonal foods, activities, and ways to keep the family reading!
Sand Puffy Paint
Summer Reading Calendars
Club Book It
Moon Box
Extracurriculars include Tick Lab and edible cookie dough!
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A Cardigan Academy listener asked Stacy & Devany to share more about who they are as individuals. They discuss their favorite shows, foods, podcasts, and what would be listed on their Wikipedia pages, if they had them.
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Cardigan Academy is doing a series on brain chemicals, starting with the neurotransmitter dopamine. Devany & Stacy discuss motivation, the biological reward system, and brain imaging done at Amen Clinics.
For extracurriculars, Stacy recommends Alison Bechdel's books and Devany has been working on a Penny Portrait.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice on how to trust yourself and your choices as well as what to do if you "mess up."
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Cardigan Academy discusses why mutual respect is the foundation for our parenting, what this looks like, and how to implement it in your family.
Extracurriculars include "I am Lakshmi Singh!" and Dashing Diva's Pride Collection.
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Cardigan Academy gives advice on what to look for in a therapist, where to start your search, and what to do when you're overwhelmed.
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Devany & Stacy discuss mental health stigma, how it affects us as a society and as individuals, and what we can do to help.
Cardigan Academy recommends the app Daylio and remembers Dr. Lorna Breen.
This episode's extracurriculars are Teleparty & Cicada Safari as well as Devany's free printable Cicada Observation Sheet on her website Still Playing School.
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Cardigan Academy's therapist and teacher team give advice to a parent about what to do when their kid starts lying. Devany and Stacy explain what's going on developmentally as well as how to handle the behavior, connect as a family, and encourage the truth.
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In Episode 0, Devany LeDrew and Stacy Foley introduce themselves, Cardigan Academy, and how they strive to help in the areas of parenting, mental health, and education.
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