Jul 7, 2026

A Homeschool Roundtable with Cindy West and Alicia Hutchinson

Welcome to episode 194 with Jennifer Pepito, Cindy West and Alicia Hutchinson. Cindy West is the founder of Our Journey Westward a homeschool science and nature study and a long time homeschool mama. Alicia Hutchinson is the creator of Learning Well and a homeschool mama of many years.

This is such a fantastic episode whether you are starting to homeschool or in the thick of it.

Jennifer, Alicia, and Cindy talk about self-care, a Charlotte Mason education, getting outside, what their ideal homeschool day looked like, and so much more.

Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!

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In this episode:

Finding micro-moments of self-care
The key elements of a great homeschool day
Foundational principles for your children
Stewarding your marriage in every season
What we loved about homeschooling
You can learn more about Alicia at her Learning Well
You can learn more about Cindy at Our Journey Westward
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