Episode 17 - Doing it Scared with Homeschooling Mom of 7 and Life Coach Angie Ambrosetti

What if you felt completely unqualified for something—but did it anyway?

This week on Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda sit down with Angie Ambrosetti—certified life coach, podcast host, homeschooling veteran, and mom of seven (plus grandmother to fourteen!)—to talk about doing the hard things scared. Angie never thought she was capable of homeschooling, but when her son was being bullied, she took the leap. Decades later, she not only homeschooled all seven of her children, but also launched a legacy that’s continuing with her grandchildren.

In this inspiring and honest conversation, Angie shares:

• How self-doubt didn’t stop her from stepping into homeschooling (and why you don’t need a degree to teach your kids).
• Why bullying and family needs—not “perfect prep”—led her to take action.
• The realities of homeschooling—hard days, flexibility, and building education into everyday life.
• How experiences like travel, field trips, and even Legos became powerful learning tools.
• Why socialization looks different (and often better!) outside of traditional classrooms.
• Her biggest piece of advice for moms who feel “unqualified” for the next step in front of them.

This episode isn’t just about homeschooling—it’s about letting go of perfection, showing up for your kids, and trusting that “if I can do it, you can do it too.”

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🎧 The Angie Ambrosetti Show (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-ambrosetti-show/id1822307583
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieambrosetti?igsh=c2h3dnJwNHRkOHNs&utm_source=qr
🌐 Website: https://angie-lifecoach.com/
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Episode 16 – Kids & Technology: Finding the Balance Without Losing Your Mind

Phones, tablets, smartwatches, YouTube, TikTok… parenting in the digital age can feel like the Wild West. In this candid conversation, Amy and Amanda share their personal journeys from “no phones until high school” to finding realistic, safe, and age-appropriate ways to introduce technology.

From toddler tablets to tween group chats, they cover:

• Why tech isn’t going anywhere—and how to teach kids to navigate it responsibly
• The scary YouTube moment that changed Amy’s approach forever
• Why Amy gave her daughter a phone at 8 (and how she kept it from becoming a toy or an addiction)
• Setting boundaries for group chats, social media, and gaming
• Letting go of mom guilt and judgment about how other families use devices
• Life lessons on digital safety, privacy, and teaching kids that nothing online ever goes away

Whether you’re Team “Hold Off as Long as Possible” or “We’re Already There,” this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and practical takeaways for raising kids in a tech-filled world.

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Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper

This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral.

Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, isn’t just about minimalism — it’s about mindfulness, money habits, and learning how less can actually feel like more.

Together, they dive into:

• Why “no new things” isn’t about deprivation — it’s about freedom
• The link between mental clutter, emotional spending, and motherhood
• Why we crave buying stuff when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or trying to self-soothe
• Ashlee’s refreshingly honest take on guilt, grace, and living with intention (not shame)
• How to raise kids without turning every moment into a shopping opportunity
• Small, realistic shifts you can make today that actually stick

Also covered: the Amazon trap, making “nothing” feel exciting again, and what Ashlee calls conscious laziness (spoiler: it’s genius). This episode is equal parts empowering, hilarious, and freeing — and no, you don’t have to throw away all or your stuff or stop shopping all together!

If you're craving more space and time — mentally, physically, and financially — this one’s for you.

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