Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Real Maria Montessori: Historian Erica Moretti on the Woman Behind the Method
Season 1 Episode 15
Maria Montessori was a visionary—but she was also human, complicated, and far more radical than the myths suggest. In this episode, Erica Moretti, au…
9 months ago
Rethinking School: Ulcca Joshi Hansen on Equity, Technology, and the Future of Learning
Season 1 Episode 14
What if our education system isn’t broken—but just built for a different era? In this episode, Ulcca Joshi Hansen—author of The Future of Smart, Chie…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Let Kids Be Kids: Olympian Dominique Dawes on Intrinsic Motivation, Healing, and Rethinking Youth Sports
Season 1 Episode 13
How can sports empower children—and what happens when they don't? In this episode, Olympic gold medalist and mother of four Dominique Dawes reflects …
10 months ago
The Future Is Human: Eric Rodriguez on Technology, Montessori, and the Power of Purpose
Season 1 Episode 12
What if technology didn’t replace our humanity—but helped us deepen it? In this episode, Eric Rodriguez—engineer, keynote speaker, and facilitator of…
10 months, 1 week ago
Montessori Deep Dive: One Teacher’s Journey to Montessori
Season 1 Episode 11
Elizabeth Tingle never planned to become a Montessori teacher, but her path seems to have led her there all along. With decades of experience behind …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
A Boy Erased: Garrard Conley on Surviving Conversion Therapy and Growing Up Gay in the Bible Belt
Season 1 Episode 10
What if the people you trust most try to change who you are—and call it love? In this episode, Garrard Conley, author of the bestselling memoir Boy E…
11 months ago
Leading with Purpose: Anita Hanks and the Future of Montessori Education
Season 1 Episode 9
How does a second-generation Montessori child become a transformational leader in the movement? In this episode, Anita Hanks, newly appointed Preside…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
From Burnout to Balance: Suneel Gupta on Small Adjustments with Big Impact
Season 1 Episode 8
How do we stay energized, focused, and fulfilled in a world that constantly demands more? In this episode, hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman are join…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Life After Montessori: High School Seniors Reflect on the Impact of Their Early Education
Season 1 Episode 7
What happens when Montessori students leave their multi-age classrooms and step into the world of traditional high schools? In this episode, two seni…
1 year ago
The Joy of Foraging: Alexis Nikole Nelson on Food, Nature, and Her Montessori Roots
Season 1 Episode 6
How does a childhood spent exploring nature shape a lifelong passion? In this episode, Alexis Nikole Nelson—award-winning forager, chef, and social m…
1 year ago