Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, an assistant professor at Brown University, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock, a podcast about the science and practice of living well. You deserve support in all of those roles. While educating children is a job of its own, many homeschooling parents also have a full-time job or side gig on top of that. You can download show notes for the podcast here: Resources: Sign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word POD Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to /getting-started If you have any questions, reach out to and our team will get back to you! Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: Connect with Julie: Instagram: /juliebravewriter Twitter: /bravewriter Facebook: /bravewriter In my last meeting with Dawn Smith, our head of publishing, I asked out loud “Why aren’t we recording this?” And now, here we are! I want to give you an inside look at the dedication, energy, philosophy, and craft that goes on behind the scenes. This is one of those secret ingredients that make the work of Brave Writer shine, though you never get to see it-until now. In fact, our meetings often run long, to the annoyance of nobody.

When the staff of Brave Writer gets together, there is always one ingredient present that isn’t planned for but is nevertheless enjoyed: Laughter.

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