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How are things really going behind the scenes? In this Behind-the-Mic episode, Corey and Christine sit down together (just the two of them!) to share long-awaited updates, a major life announcement, and the future direction of Modern Ancestral Mamas. From homeschooling realities to evolving creative capacity to the surprising story of how the podcast pause happened, this episode is a warm, honest catch-up from two moms navigating a very full season.
Christine shares her big news (spoiler: baby #4!), Corey gives an inside look at homeschooling older grades, and together they reflect on what this community means to them, and how they’re restructuring the show so they can continue creating high-quality, meaningful content without burning out.
Plus: holiday traditions, Christmas School ideas, their annual Hot Drinks Party, and the new ways listeners can support the show as it grows into the next chapter.
✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Christine’s pregnancy announcement + navigating low-capacity seasons
✔️ Corey’s real-life homeschooling update: older grades, workload & rhythms
✔️ Why the podcast unexpectedly paused — and what’s changing moving forward
✔️ How hiring an editor transformed the show (and why it’s necessary)
✔️ Why the MAM community has meant so much during their break
✔️ The launch of Patreon + what’s coming for members
✔️ How sponsorships actually work and why they’re selective
✔️ Christmas School ideas: books, crafts, traditions & Advent favorites
✔️ Behind the scenes of their annual Hot Drinks Holiday Party
✔️ Upcoming speaking events + plans for 2026 content
🧠 More About This Episode:
This heart-to-heart episode gives listeners a warm, honest look at what Corey and Christine have been navigating personally and creatively this year — from pregnancy and homeschooling, to carving out margin, to dreaming bigger for the podcast. They share why this community matters so deeply, how much your messages have kept the show alive, and their plan to build a sustainable, high-quality podcast for the long haul.
If you’ve missed that cozy, real-life MAM energy… this one feels like sitting on the couch with friends.
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✨ Upcoming Events
📍 Hack Your Health (Tampa, FL) | https://hackyourhealth.com/
📍 Seeking Whole Health Conference (Ohio, April 16–18, 2026) | https://seekingwholehealth.com/conference/
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