{"podcast":{"title":"Homeschool Made Simple","slug":"homeschool-made-simple-277416","podcast_index_feed_id":277416,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeschool-made-simple/","website_url":"http://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3468f10e-f8d6-4643-8bdd-d48f4ca75703/aCyW4rWdCGLwEvLBoMWuWkQK.png","author":"Homeschool Made Simple","episode_count":318,"summary":"For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T16:22:00.597335+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416"},"episode":{"title":"320: Expats Homeschooling In Italy Part 1","slug":"320-expats-homeschooling-in-italy-part-1","published_at":"2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416/320-expats-homeschooling-in-italy-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416","url":"http://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d4aeab1f-1e29-40f5-b1ae-15ce4c2d950e.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we talk with Nicole Brignolle, a former New Yorker now homeschooling in rural Tuscany. Her family's unexpected relocation led to a refreshing shift away from over-scheduled days and performance-based learning. They found freedom in using our literature-based approach by prioritizing margin, creativity, and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance. This episode is filled with helpful mindset shifts around your homeschool and your priorities. Plus, you’ll hear plenty of encouragement from your family without having to move to a foreign country! RESOURCES + Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest EPISODE LINKS HMS Essentials Bundle Mentioned in this episode: Get your first month of lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for just $10! Use code HOMESCHOOL10 Voetberg Music Academy","meta_description":"In this episode, we talk with Nicole Brignolle, a former New Yorker now homeschooling in rural Tuscany. Her family's unexpected relocation led to a refres…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1170,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-made-simple-277416/episodes/320-expats-homeschooling-in-italy-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416/320-expats-homeschooling-in-italy-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}