The Wild Bradburys: Recent Episodes
Lydia Bradbury
I am a military spouse and homeschooling mom to three boys. When my husband deploys I travel the world with our small children. I am very passionate about traveling, authenticity and eco-conscious living. I hope to inspire others to push their comfort zones and live their bucket list, even with kids in tow. You can have a family and adventure and I'm going to prove it to you and show you how.
During this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: -The effects of Covid-19 on labor and delivery -More women turning to homebirth -The need for insurance companies to cover homebirth costs -New hospital policies because of pandemic -Labor and delivery support for birthing mothers -Long term effects of Covid-19 on new mothers
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: -What a blessing way is -The different varieties of blessing ways -Mental and Spiritual preparations for natural childbirth -Baby shower gatherings during Covid-19
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast, I discuss: -What kind of mentality you need to successfully deliver at home. -What kind of supplies go in to making the big day possible. -The tasks that must be done once labor has started. -What home birth looks like for us now compared to our first home birth. -Preparing your spaces and your mental state for home delivery.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast, I discuss:
-How to pack capsule wardrobes for yourself and your children. -What to bring to help you transition from one season to another while abroad. -Multipurpose wardrobe essentials. -Must haves for survival mode times. -What over packing does to you.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: How my religious views changed with the death of our baby. Tying our passions to a faith. Where is God in Grief? What does changing religions look like for us?
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: The food situation abroad. The challenges you may face trying to travel with kids with food sensitivities. Food allergies and picky eaters abroad. Cost effectiveness of markets and grocery stores.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: - The confidence it takes to homeschool. - How homeschooling is ever changing. - The new dynamics of our school table with 3 kids instead of 2. - Curriculum Changes. - Child learning styles and needs. - Charter Schools - Goals and inspiration for longterm success.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss:
-The habits of successful people. -Riding your year of people and things that no longer serve you. -Changing your resolution structure. -Making resolutions that you can stick to and that aid you along your year long goals.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: -How I decorated my small space to make it feel warm and festive without being claustrophobic. -Making space for new things. -Every toy has a home moms. -How to get gift chaos put away and controlled so you can focus on hosting that big dinner.
in this 17th Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss: -Staging your spaces for a peaceful mental health holiday. -How to fool proof your guest list. -Caring for your mental health and in return preserving the holiday magic. -Mom as the Christmas Magic Makers. -How important smells, sounds and ambience is to internal holiday joy. -Creating less greedy kids. -Making your own traditions apart from your upbringing.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I do a Tribute to Turkey! We just closed out Thanksgiving week so I discuss my brief tour of Turkey and some of the fabulous and fearful moments that have been embedded in my memory.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss the Ins and outs of this military life. The sacrifices made by our Marines and their families. There is so much more than the public sees and a huge portion of that is in the home.
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast I discuss my first European exposure, tell the story of how I came to find myself in Greece at 19 with a long term significant other. How that unfolded. . .and how those plans I set for my younger self morphed into a world schooling mom and military spouse!
In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast we discuss; How the Western world's views of comfort and luxury have created a false veil of what travel really is. It isn't all instagram, jazzed up photos, but a whole lot of being slightly uncomfortable. Uncomfortable in regards to lodging, food, crowds, social and cultural norms to name a few.
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In this Episode of The Wild Bradbury Podcast we discuss; Where to begin homeschooling if it's been something you've been considering. What curriculums to look at and why. The two biggest questions in getting started, which are 1) secular vs. non secular 2)what kind of homeschool parent do I want to be?
Thank you so much for joining me!
The first of my Doing Good As You Go interviews with Shanen Aranmor of Weld Like A Girl in Yuma, AZ. Shanen is on a mission to change the world one girl in a trade at a time. I spent all day with her, breathing her in and loving every moment. There are businesses doing good everywhere, people doing their very best to be the change. Female Empowerment is so very necessary and there is no better place to start than with Weld Like A Girl! Look for our welding videos on youtube later this week!
In Episode 10: I discuss numerous things happening over here in Bradbury Land. Our PCS move gone array. Death of our beloved pet while living in a hotel. Dealing with emotional trauma on the road. The goals for the podcast. Introducing the "Doing Good As You Go" portion of the podcast where I highlight/interview individuals and businesses doing beautiful things for people and the planet. I also briefly discuss my passion for conservation. Raising conservationists and shifting your home to reflect that shift. I also address those people/listeners/friends/fans who reach out throughout the week with their questions. Keep them coming and get out there!
In Episode 9 we discuss: How I decide where to go how to pick your first few destinations safety nets when traveling my technological ignorance
In Episode 8 I discuss the fears that prevent us from living our best life. What over coming fear looks like. My own fears being realized abroad. Navigating those fears when you are alone with kids. Being courageous when running feels easier.
In Episode 7 I discuss the many ways to accomplish the goal of creating Global Citizens through "Worldschooling." What this label looks like for other families I know, how people are traveling and in what amounts. You also get to hear snip bits about our move to San Diego, Hotel Living and the pure culture shock I'm experiencing here in our own country.
In Episode 6 we discuss the exceptions we set for our spouse and how those expectations are met or not met and continuously changing. I discuss ways to use your tribe of friends to help manage your expectations properly to have the most successful and comfortable marriages. We are bridging the gap between spouses and true friendships. Throwing the fairy tale happy ever after theory out the window and talking about the societal misconceptions about marriage and relationships.
In Episode 5 we discuss the difference between a media tribe and a friendship circle based in a cultural understanding. You would you hold up if you needed to? Who would you allow into that most intimate space of yours? That is your real tribe. We delve into the false misconceptions of friendships and what a real friendship tribe is capable of.
In Episode 4 I discuss how to start traveling with your kids. By setting small local goals to international goals! This episode is a step by step of where to start to travel and adventure more with your family or solo!
In this episode I discuss how we went from a family following mainstream ideals and mainstream classroom goals to WORLDSCHOOLING. How could this possibly be?? It's a slippery slope!
Discussing Self-care from the fueling your passions stand point. Reviving the person you were before marriage and kids. -authenticity to self -real self-care -passions pre marriage
Introduction to the Wild Bradbury Podcast. Briefly introduce each family member, discuss how the podcast came to be and why you should listen.