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Cardigan Academy

By Stacy Foley & Devany LeDrew

Stacy Foley and Devany LeDrew are the therapist and teacher duo behind Cardigan Academy. Your helpers for all things parenting, mental health, and education, they are inspired by the warm gentleness of one of their heroes, Mister Rogers. Stacy and Devany embrace the same kind, straightforward manner as they tackle topics from breaking unhealthy patterns to grief to trauma and more, and they do it all with laughter, learning, thoughtfulness, inclusion, and a whole lot of excited geeking out!
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Cardigan AcademyJun 29, 2021

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Homeschooling a Reluctant Writer

Homeschooling a Reluctant Writer

Cardigan Academy is answering a letter about how to secularly homeschool when you have a reluctant writer. (This episode is from 2021.)
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Nov 23, 202318:10
Organizing for Secular Homeschooling

Organizing for Secular Homeschooling

Cardigan Academy received a letter in 2021 asking for advice about how to organize your home for homeschooling.
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Nov 09, 202317:37
Secular Homeschooling Styles

Secular Homeschooling Styles

Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our episode from a few years ago on choosing a secular homeschool style.
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Oct 26, 202329:48
Secular Homeschool Part 2

Secular Homeschool Part 2

Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes: Here is our 2021 discussion on homeschooling myths and our favorite teachers!
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Sep 28, 202359:26
Secular Homeschool Part 1

Secular Homeschool Part 1

Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes to start your homeschool year off right: First up from 2021 is this episode about why we secularly homeschool our own kids and how to find a secular homeschool group.
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Aug 31, 202354:18
Endorphins

Endorphins

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on endorphins.
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Aug 17, 202341:29
Serotonin

Serotonin

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on serotonin.
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Aug 03, 202343:27
Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on oxytocin.
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Jul 20, 202330:44
Dopamine

Dopamine

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on dopamine.
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Jul 06, 202329:26
Daniel

Daniel

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our 2022 with Daniel.
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Jun 22, 202348:42
Evelyn

Evelyn

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Evelyn's interview from 2022!
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Jun 08, 202350:21
Max

Max

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Max's interview from 2022!
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May 25, 202301:15:03
Kate

Kate

Congrats on your graduation, Kate! We are so proud of you!

Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Kate's interview from 2022 as she graduates from college!
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May 11, 202301:04:31
Supporting Mental Health

Supporting Mental Health

Cardigan Academy is re-releasing this episode about resources we can gather for ourselves to support our mental health and that of those we love.
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Apr 13, 202337:32
Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Cardigan Academy is talking about spring cleaning and how this looks in homes with neurodiversity.
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Mar 30, 202342:03
Mardou

Mardou

Cardigan Academy is discussing the artist Mardou and how her comics help us understand IFS and heal.

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Mar 16, 202350:24
Richard Schwartz

Richard Schwartz

Cardigan Academy is discussing Richard Schwartz and how Internal Family Systems has been life changing for them.

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Mar 02, 202359:22
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Cardigan Academy discusses Sesame Street from the perspective of mental health, education, and parenting.

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Feb 16, 202344:13
The Evolution of Cardigan Academy

The Evolution of Cardigan Academy

Cardigan Academy discusses how the community has grown and changed since the beginning as well as what it has provided for people!

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Feb 02, 202344:14
Cafeteria Time: Truffle, Trifle, Brittle, and Parfait

Cafeteria Time: Truffle, Trifle, Brittle, and Parfait

Cardigan Academy is back with another Cafeteria Time! For a full list of what's on the menu as well as all links mentioned, visit this episode's post.

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Jan 19, 202349:18
Finding the Right Therapist

Finding the Right Therapist

Cardigan Academy will be back next week with new content! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release about finding the right therapist and why that fit is essential to progress and healing.

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Jan 12, 202309:15
Homeschool Refresh

Homeschool Refresh

Cardigan Academy is on winter break! We're re-releasing tips on how to refresh your homeschool when things get a bit stale.

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Dec 29, 202232:27
The Mood Boosting Benefits of Pets

The Mood Boosting Benefits of Pets

Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about how pets affect our mental health in a positive way!

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Dec 15, 202201:06:50
Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about SAD and how to handle it in the winter.

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Dec 01, 202239:48
Unique Gift Ideas

Unique Gift Ideas

This time of year, a lot of thought and planning goes into gift giving. Cardigan Academy is discussing how to choose a unique present for those you love and tips and tricks about what to consider.

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Nov 17, 202233:27
Leaving Religion

Leaving Religion

Cardigan Academy gives advice to a listener who has recently gone through a faith deconstruction that included leaving their religion.

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Nov 10, 202222:15
Remembering Violet Marie

Remembering Violet Marie

Cardigan Academy is re-releasing Violet's story. 11 years: 11-2-11 to 11-4-11

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Nov 03, 202246:13
Bluey

Bluey

Cardigan Academy continues AV Club by discussing Bluey! Find out how this show ties in with motivation and accomplishment. (Yes, seriously!)

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Oct 27, 202256:32
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child

Parenting a Neurodivergent Child

Cardigan Academy answers a letter from a parent of a neurodivergent child.

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Oct 20, 202217:34
Cafeteria Time: Salty Nuts

Cafeteria Time: Salty Nuts

Cardigan Academy discusses whatever comes to mind in another Cafeteria Time episode!

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Oct 13, 202236:32
Polyamory

Polyamory

Cardigan Academy answers a letter about polyamory.

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Oct 06, 202213:42
Self and Community Care

Self and Community Care

Cardigan Academy is discussing self and community care.

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Sep 29, 202247:19
Grief

Grief

Cardigan Academy answers a letter about the timeline of grief.

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Sep 22, 202220:15
Cheat Sheet: Life Hacks

Cheat Sheet: Life Hacks

Cardigan Academy continues their Cheat Sheet series by sharing their favorite life hacks.

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Sep 15, 202239:60
Procrastination

Procrastination

Cardigan Academy answers a letter about procrastination. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's advice and guidance!

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Sep 08, 202215:38
Cafeteria Time: Pink Lemonade Pie

Cafeteria Time: Pink Lemonade Pie

Cardigan Academy is back with another unscripted Cafeteria Time episode! On the menu today, we're discussing pumpkins, TV shows we've been watching, what's coming up next for Cardigan Academy, and different work styles.

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Sep 01, 202249:28
Daniel's Interview

Daniel's Interview

The much anticipated Cardigan Academy interview of Devany's youngest, Daniel. Discussion includes homeschooling, gentle parenting, and a bit of swearing.

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Aug 11, 202248:37
Respecting Our Kids

Respecting Our Kids

Cardigan Academy is on summer break!

We're re-releasing this episode from last year about why we choose to foster mutual respect when parenting our kids.

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Jul 21, 202248:54
Healing Through Community

Healing Through Community

Cardigan Academy is on summer break!
We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how important community is for our mental well being.

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Jul 07, 202255:20
How Our Emotional Thermostats Vary & Affect Us

How Our Emotional Thermostats Vary & Affect Us

Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how our internal emotional thermostats vary and affect us.

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Jun 23, 202249:08
Summer Fun!

Summer Fun!

Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last summer about what we love to do during this season!

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Jun 09, 202226:60
Summer Schedule
May 26, 202206:13
Role Models

Role Models

Cardigan Academy answers a letter about how to find the right mentors for your kids.

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May 12, 202227:02
Evelyn's Interview

Evelyn's Interview

Cardigan Academy interview's Devany's oldest, Evelyn, about homeschooling and gentle parenting.

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May 05, 202250:15
Tips for Trauma

Tips for Trauma

Cardigan Academy discusses how to help kids (or anyone) who may be struggling.

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Apr 21, 202233:29
Turning Red

Turning Red

Cardigan Academy discusses Pixar's Turning Red.

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Apr 14, 202242:02
Cafeteria Time: Filet-o-Fish

Cafeteria Time: Filet-o-Fish

Cardigan Academy is having Cafeteria Time where we discuss whatever comes to mind! This episode includes mystery and magic puzzles, what we're watching, cravings, talking fish, homeschool math, multiplication songs, and a pregnant rhinoceros!

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Apr 07, 202242:24
Body Image & Health

Body Image & Health

Cardigan Academy answers a parent's letter about how to discuss body image, physical activity, and health with kids.

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Mar 31, 202219:50
Trust

Trust

Cardigan Academy discusses navigating trust when a child confides in you.

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Mar 24, 202213:48
Max's Interview

Max's Interview

Cardigan Academy interviews Stacy's youngest, Max, about homeschooling and gentle parenting.

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Mar 10, 202201:15:00