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Why Diets Didn't Work For Me (Until I Understood This) Apr 16, 2026

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:33) Current Events
(00:06:52) Comment Response
(00:28:14) Today's Topic
(00:34:14) First Principle of Megan's System
(00:45:01) Second Principle
(00:57:18) Third Principle
(01:07:00) How Do I Do This And Feed My Family?
(01:14:03) Wrap Up
It's not easy to eat healthy and stay trip as a mom but I discovered a simple method that can work for anyone!
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Feminism Lied To Me - I'm Happier Without It In My Life... Apr 09, 2026

I used to really struggle with how I felt about men. I was a fan of feminism and it was ruining me. I felt constant anger, resentment, and a general lack of peace in my life. This is how I fixed it.
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Watch The Podcast Here: https://youtu.be/VVTJtG0ZyRY

The Business Book That Changed Our Marriage Apr 02, 2026

Today we discuss the principles in a book that saved our marriage. The book is called Leadership and Self Deception and if you haven't read it, you need to! Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4bXTLH0
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The Stories That Are Ruining Your Kids Mar 19, 2026

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:23) Current Events
(00:04:00) Why Andrew Is Joining Us
(00:07:02) Thank You
(00:08:36) Today's Topic
(00:09:43) Media Creates A Worldview
(00:12:45) All Stories Communicate A Way Of Seeing The World
(00:16:47) All Stories Are Preaching Something
(00:28:25) Examples
(00:31:37) Stories Justifying Bad Behavior
(00:37:29) Your Child's Belief System Is Changing
(00:37:55) Should We Ban Certain Stories
(00:49:23) More About Wayfellow
(01:00:09) Is Magic In Stories Evil?
(01:05:47) Wrap Up
Today we talk about how the movies, tv shows, and books your kids are consuming might not be as harmless as you thought! Andrew joins us as a guest to discuss how storytelling can affect your kids in ways you might not realize!
Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/imkMFjsGNTg
Check out Wayfellow: https://www.wayfellowgame.com/

Why Every Family Should Take A Trip Right Now! Mar 12, 2026

Today we discuss how important family travel is and why you should do something different than just go to a resort or a cruise! Today's episode may be more fun to watch because we share some clips from our own travels in the YouTube video. Check that out here: https://youtu.be/_IvS_CNyAhY

Stop Meal Planning And Start Doing This! Mar 05, 2026

(00:00:00) Intro and Current Events
(00:03:26) Home Making Quote/Inspiration
(00:07:52) The Meal Prep Challenge
(00:20:08) How To Keep Things Simple - Protein, Starch, Vegetable
(00:30:16) Food Forms
(00:40:42) A Huge Benefit From This System
(00:43:44) More Info To Come
(00:47:52) Wrap Up
Meal planning and prep can be complicated and overwhelming. Today we talk about Megan's simplified system which has made putting dinner on the table a simple and enjoyable process.
Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/U9Tj3JITrKk

Homeschooling: What We Would Do Differently Feb 26, 2026

Today we discuss our homeschooling regrets and lessons we've learned over 15 years of homeschooling.
Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ksuUqiW76I8

Is AI Bad For Kids? A Practical Guide For Parents Feb 19, 2026

AI is everywhere these days and our kids are going to have to deal with it. We talk about how you can teach your kids to use AI without becoming a slave to it.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gE752Y4Xnu0

The Secret To Raising Children: Think Like A Gardener Feb 12, 2026

In today's episode we talk about the secret to raising children, and it's simpler than you think!
Check out Leonard Sax's book "The Collapse of Parenting" to learn more about how we should act as parents!
Also, you can watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/nk9WGigDHvQ

How We Keep Romance Alive After 25+ Years of Marriage Feb 06, 2026

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:30) Our Most Recent Adventure
(00:06:21) Response To A Comment
(00:21:28) Keeping The Romance Alive
In this episode, we share the simple, practical ways we keep romance alive through dating, fun, kindness, and play — even in the busy seasons of marriage and family life. If your relationship feels more like roommates lately, this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
• Why romance doesn’t survive on autopilot
• How small, intentional dates make a big difference
• The role of fun and play in long-term connection
• Everyday kindness as a foundation for lasting love
• Simple habits that help couples stay emotionally close
Whether you’re newly married or decades in, we hope this gives you encouragement — and a few ideas you can try this week.
If this episode helped you, please rate the podcast and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement in their marriage.
You can also watch this podcast here: https://youtu.be/2zuLxfSEIJQ

Cottagecore as a Framework for Life Jan 29, 2026

In this episode, we talk about how challenging it can be for modern homemakers to know how to build a healthy home and meaningful family culture. We share why we use the idea of a “storybook life” as our framework, and discuss the simple themes found in the cozy cottages we love in books and images. We explore how these ideas can shape daily rhythms, relationships, and homemaking — and why cottagecore is more than just an aesthetic. It can be a practical framework for everyday life.
Want to watch today's episode? Go here: https://youtu.be/zhNKBDLcdUU
Here are the quotes from today's episode -
"The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only, and that is to support the ultimate career. We build factories in order to make boots. We make boots in order to keep people warm. We keep people warm in order that they may have health and leisure. And what do they do with their health and leisure? They are nourished and clothed and housed in order that they may have children. And they have children in order that the race may continue. The stages are plain enough: everything exists for the sake of the family. If we forget this, we shall do much mischief.” — C. S. Lewis, “Is Progress Possible? Willing Slaves of the Welfare State” (1958)
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“Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.” -Margaret Nadauld
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“When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies? The great armistices made by military men or the peacemaking of women in homes and in neighborhoods? Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?”⁠. -Neal A. Maxwell

The Power and Magic of Homemaking Jan 23, 2026

In this episode, we reflect on the POWER and MAGIC of homemaking! Beginning with a simple experiment: making one pie every day for a month.
If you'd like to watch this episode you can also find it on our YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/hjXTSP9Dswg

20 - You Can Change Feb 06, 2024

We're back after a super long break! In this episode we talk about the inevitability of personal change and how it's okay to let yourself change.
If you'd like to watch this episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/ipkOIa3GKw0

19 - How To Raise Kids Who Like Each Other Sep 05, 2022

Today we talk about how to help your kids get along with each other and grow up to be friends!
If you'd like to watch this episode, just go here: https://youtu.be/MtN4JBuH2BU

18 - Why I am No Longer A Feminist Aug 18, 2022

Today we talk about why Megan walked away from Feminism!
Want to watch this episode! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/roSXNUS1-BU
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17 - Thrifting Can Save The World! Aug 03, 2022

In today's episode we talk about how thrifted furniture and decor can elevate your home and save the world!
If you'd like to watch this episode head over to our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

16 - Cultivating a Rich Home Life Jul 27, 2022

Do you want to make your home life more enjoyable and rich for you and your family? Listen in on today's conversation!
If you want to watch the video version of the podcast just go to our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppsouth11.

15 - How to Argue With Your Child And Keep Your Cool Jun 30, 2022

Today we talk about how to argue with your child and anyone in your life where conflict arises.
We love the book "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M Gottman, PH.D, and refer to it often in this podcast. We highly recommend it!
Email us your questions at contact@knorppandsouth.com
Check out our YouTube channel where we will post video versions of the podcast - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

14 - How to Discipline Your Children Jun 16, 2022

Today we talk about why it is important to discipline your children and how we do that. Here are the books we referred to:
The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Email us your questions at contact@knorppandsouth.com
Check out our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/knorppandsouth11

13 - We're Back and Getting Old! Jun 01, 2022

It's been a while! We talk about where we've been and how we're trying to age gracefully!

12 - How To Raise A Genius (Part 2) Apr 08, 2022

Today we continue the conversation about how to raise a genius, focusing on how to help your children grow into their genius!

11 - How To Raise A Genius! Mar 23, 2022

Today we talk about how you can recognize the genius in your children and yourself!

10 - The Value of Traveling With Your Family Mar 03, 2022

Today we talk about why leaving home can sometimes strengthen it!

9 - Quitting Social Media To Stay Sane and Productive Jan 12, 2022

In today's episode we discuss how Megan quit social media and how it is helping her stay true to her New Year's theme!
The book Megan referred to in this episode is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.

8 - Heading Into The New Year With Your Family! Jan 06, 2022

We discuss setting a New Year's theme for your family and making your home a place where everyone can thrive in 2022!

7 - Presence Over Presents - Christmas Episode Dec 21, 2021

Today we talk about how joyful and happy it can be to focus on being present rather than stressing over the presents we give. We also share some of our favorite failed Christmas stories!

6 - Homeschooling - How to Get Started Dec 13, 2021

We discuss how to get started with homeschooling, which is more mental preparation than physical.

5 - Why We Homeschool and Why You Should Too! Dec 06, 2021

In today's episode we talk about why we started homeschooling and why you should consider homeschooling or keep going if you're currently homeschooling.

4 - A Celebration of Home Nov 23, 2021

We discuss how making home a priority can make your day to day life more meaningful, enjoyable, and peaceful.

3 - Snow Plow Parenting and Megan Wrangling Nov 09, 2021

In today's episode we discuss the concept of Snow Plow Parenting. We talk about how we can help our children by resisting the natural urge to remove obstacles from their path in life.

2 - Should We Shelter Our Children? Nov 03, 2021

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In today's episode we discuss the concept of sheltering children from the outside world and whether that's a good idea or not.

1 - How Do We Create A Happy Home? Oct 26, 2021

In today's episode we talk about how you can make your home a truly special place where your family can flourish. We cover ten principles that will help you as you create a home where the whole family wants to be.

Prologue Oct 16, 2021

In our prologue episode we answer some common questions about our background and share more about the experiences that have shaped and blessed our life. We also talk about why we felt a podcast was an important way to "pay it forward" with the ideas that have been so instrumental in helping us become a happy family of 11.

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