More Than Homeschooling
Welcome to More Than Homeschooling, the podcast designed for overwhelmed and stressed-out LDS homeschooling moms who want to transform their homeschool journey and lives. Hosted by Katy, a homeschooling mom of over 15 years, this show combines practical homeschooling tips with life coaching strategies to help you become a more confident, empowered, and joyful homeschooler.
Each week, Katy shares real-life lessons on homeschooling, time management, family relationships, and personal development—always through the lens of LDS values and beliefs. You’ll learn how to manage homeschooling burnout, motivate your kids to learn, and balance your own self-care with the demands of family life.
Whether you’re just starting your homeschooling journey or have been at it for years, More Than Homeschooling will equip you with the tools you need to build stronger relationships with your children and spouse, reduce stress, and create a more peaceful and fulfilling homeschooling experience.
What You Can Expect:
- Practical advice to streamline your daily routine, keep your homeschool organized, and reignite both your and your children's enthusiasm for learning
- Life coaching tips to help you overcome overwhelm and find joy in your day-to-day
- Incorporating LDS principles to support and strengthen your faith and family.
- Strategies for creating a harmonious and joyful life while homeschooling
If you’re ready to build a homeschool life filled with confidence, connection, and joy, hit subscribe and join me every week for insights and inspiration. Don't forget to follow on social media for more support and resources!
Katy Murdock Coaching Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562043622168
Episodes
40 episodes
Nervous Your Kids Will Forget Everything They Learned? 5 Ways To Keep Learning All Summer Long
Worried your kids will forget everything over the summer? In this episode, Katy busts the myth of “summer brain drain” and explore what learning really looks like when structure takes a backseat and real life takes the lead.&...
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19:58
39 Are You Stuck In Indecision Planning Your Homeschool Next Year? Here's What You Need To Know
In this episode, you’ll learn why relying on past homeschooling outcomes are limiting your child's growth—and what to do instead. Here's what you get out of the episode:How to make confident planning decisions that can ...
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17:12
38 From Survival Mode to Thriving: Three Small Changes that Can Transform Your Homeschool
Feeling overwhelmed, run-down, or not like the mom you want to be?In this episode, I share three simple habits—hydration, movement, and rest—that can dramatically shift your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Tune in...
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17:27
#37 Feeling Spiritually Depleted? 6 Ways to Fill Your Cup as a Homeschool Mom
Feeling like your lost in the midst of homeschooling? Motherhood isn’t easy- but it doesn't have to define how you feel. In this episode, I share 6 ways to renew and recharge you spiritual and emotionally. ...
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18:04
#36 5 Under-Rated Ways to Know You’re Succeeding at Homeschooling
Ever feel like you’re failing because your kids aren’t hitting every milestone on time? In this episode, I break down the real signs of success that most people miss—and why trusting a deeper process will bring more peace and ...
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16:50
#35 What Can You Do To Keep Your Kids Safe?
Safety and preparedness are subjects every homeschool should include. In this episode, get practical ideas and helpful resources for teaching your kids everything from emergency plans to personal boundaries. Resour...
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9:07
#34 How to Balance Cleanliness and Homeschool
Have you ever felt like a clean home and homeschooling just don’t mix? In this episode of More Than Homeschooling, Katy shares the real-life rhythms and mindset shifts that help her keep her home organized and functioning—even in...
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19:43
#33 The One Thing I Wish Someone Had Told Me On Day One
Feeling overwhelmed by all the homeschooling options out there? In this episode, I’m sharing the three books that had the biggest impact on how I homeschool today. These trusted resources will give you clarity, confidence, and...
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14:14
#32 What Does Homeschooling Freedom and Flexibility Really Look Like?
Curious about homeschooling? In this episode, I share what homeschooling has looked like for our family—freedom, deeper relationships, and meaningful real-world learning. Whether you're exploring the idea or doubting your current path, you'll w...
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12:50
#31 What to Do When You Don't Like Your Own Kid
What do you do when your child’s behavior is so challenging, it starts to change the way you feel about them? When parenting struggles go beyond the typical hard days, and you're dealing with a difficult child who feels mean, rude, entitled—or ...
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15:52
#30 How to Homeschool With Confidence When Your Spouse Disagrees: 2 Truths Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Hear
In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most common yet challenging issues homeschooling moms face—what happens when your spouse doesn’t see eye to eye with you on homeschooling? Maybe your husband isn’t on board, or he has different expe...
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18:29
#29 Helping Your Homeschool Teen Face Social Criticism
Are you a homeschooling parent struggling with how to support your teen through criticism or peer rejection? In today’s episode, I explore one of the toughest challenges we face—helping our teens navigate the emotional impact...
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21:01
#28 Why Homeschooling Feels Hard, and How to Change It
In today’s episode, I share the what and the why behind why homeschooling can feel like such a struggle—and reveal one of the most powerful ways to change that: a homeschool coach.I dive into my own experience of being ...
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16:51
#27 What I've Learned From Teaching Math to My Kids
Math... the one skill we want out kids to grasp and enjoy, but it's often met with resistance and whining. In this episode, I share with you the lessons that I've learned in the last 14 years of teaching my own kids math- what works...
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Episode 27
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12:16
#26 Seasons
Are you in a season of growth, abundance, or overwhelm? As a homeschooling mom, life is constantly changing, but peace can come when you recognize and embrace the season you’re in.In this episode I share when I final...
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20:30
#25 What Thoughts Do You Want To Keep?
As a homeschooling mom dealing with choices and thoughts everyday, endless to-do lists, worrying about our child's progress, and pressure to have "it all together." Mental fatigue is real and can hamper your ability to be present fo...
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23:03
#24 Meal Planning Hacks
Dinner struggles are real. Waiting till 5pm to decide what to eat is stressful and honestly...annoying. But it doesn't have to be that way! 15 years of meal planning trial and error, I've found what works for my family and can work...
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13:39
# 23 1 Myth About Homeschooling
Have you ever thought "I'm just not fun. I don't know if I can homeschool my kids?" Well my friend, your not alone."Fun" in homeschooling can feel like a hurdle. I'm going to bust the myth that homeschooling has to be fun for kids...
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11:07
# 22 Spinning in Homeschooling Doubt
Deciding if you should continue to homeschool your kids? Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to get it "right"? Making the choice to homeschool is a big one, but what if the real key isn’t about the decision itself—it's ...
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21:28
# 21 The Shame/Blame Trap
In today's episode, I dive into the all-too-common "shame/blame trap" that so many overwhelmed homeschooling moms get stuck in. I’ll show you how to spot when you’re caught in it, what it looks like from an emotional perspective, an...
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19:10
#20 Managing Stagnant Learning Moments
This is one of the most common problems in homeschooling... when kids don't get it and learning stagnates. Listen in to find out how I've handled learning upsets when my kids just aren't "getting it" and what you can do to turn it ...
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23:19
#19 Delayed Doesn’t Mean Behind
Worried your child isn't reading yet? What if delaying their learning could actually benefit them in the long run? In this episode, I dive into the concept of delaying early education and how waiting a few years can establish a foundation for l...
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25:32
#18 The "Strong Willed Child"
In this episode, Katy tackles the common and often frustrating question: "What do I do when my child refuses to do homeschool because they're so stubborn and strong-willed?"Katy dives into:The Motivational Triad: How t...
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