The Forward Movement Podcast

26. The Whispers Within; Turning Pain to Presence

Imagine a world where the majority of people made decisions from their body's wisdom, not their mind's thinking. Imagine a world where more people let go of the intense relationship with the phone and embraced the life altering relationships with the people right in front of them. Imagine a world where the choices of dissociating melted away and the brave action of living in presence was the majority choice. Season three is here 🥳 and these conversations and expressions are all about grief, presence and making choices. You'll tune into stories revolving around living with and moving through grief, letting go of the connection to the cell phone, embracing and fostering the relationship with trust and respect with the self. In episode one's expression you'll explore: -Letting go of the attachment to timing - The power of turning off the phone and moving at your own pace- Letting go of the inner pressure of being with the group- Acknowledging external interference; what is this?- When and where there’s an absence of presence- The relationships between yourself and personal photos- How choices made are continuously weaving with the future experiences- Moving through grief, while being fully present... and so much more! In addition to episode one, there's an opportunity birthing to celebrate season three 🫴🏼. You're being invited to explore the way in which you most efficiently make decisions, through intimately loving guidance. Email: lemieuxrenee1@gmail.com to learn more! Insta Land [https://www.instagram.com/reneejeannelemieux/] @reneejeannelemieux is always available too :) . From my heart to yours,Renée Jeanne Lemieux

25. The Golden Nuggets of Education Reform and Restoration | The Forward Movement Podcast

The final conversation within the season of Education Reform and Restoration is here! In this episode you'll dive into the waters of wisdom gathered during the five guest speakers that offered their time, energy, attention and intention this season. Additionally, in this solo-cast, you'll be provided with a high level overview of the four big takeaways of the season. Here at The Forward Movement Podcast we deeply believe, in this moment in time, that with information we, as individuals, have the opportunity to shift perspectives. And with the shift of perspectives comes a choice, to stay the same or to move forward. Regardless if you listen to just this episode or if you tune into the episodes previously, may you receive something tangible and inspiring that further supports your own personal journey within the fields of forward movement. The exploration of education reform and restoration doesn't stop here with the final episode of the season. Oh no, this journey is a continuous one! These four nuggets of golden wisdom are here as a compass, a guide. Simply information to support you in your personal, and collective, journey of shifting the needle of what education is and what it will become. If you'd like to connect deeply with the guests from this season, you can do so here: - Casey Deschene @light_house_yoga [https://www.instagram.com/light_house_yoga?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] & @caseydescheneyoga [https://www.instagram.com/caseydescheneyoga?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] - Selena Jaramillo @nepantlahealingspace [https://www.instagram.com/nepantlahealingspace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] & @selenalaxicana [https://www.instagram.com/selenalaxicana?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] - Janae Dixon at jchnae6@gmail.com - Sally Haughey @wunderledteaching [https://www.instagram.com/wunderledteaching?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] & wunderled.com [https://wunderled.com] - Hailey Moschella at info@wisteriamontessori.org If you resonate with the way I communicate, offer guidance and hold the perspective of which I contribute, then you may be excited to explore deeper with me. If this is the case, you can connect with me here: - support@reneejeannelemieux.com - @reneejeannelemieux [https://www.instagram.com/reneejeannelemieux/] In closing, this season is dedicated to the youth of the world. To all the young people born with creativity in their veins and imagination in their hearts. To the ones who push back and stand firmly in their unique authenticity and to the one's who are lost and seeking the adults in their lives to guide them back. Education reform and resotration is a living and breathing movement. Together, may we move forward as we explore with rising together. Here's to the heart centered ones of the world, here's to you dear one.

24. The Wonderings of Listening to the Absorbent Mind with Hailey Moschella | The Forward Movement Podcast

“It’s not about them, it’s about how we respond to them” - Hailey Moschella In this conversation Hailey brings forward the inner workings of a Montessori Setting, working with primary aged youth, with also being a mother of two children ages 3 and 10. As you tune into this conversation you will receive insights around: - Responding to those around us, to what’s coming from the heart and soul, while listening to the children we’re serving.  - The differences of being at home and in the classroom.  - How development happens, in and out of the classroom, when the adults take a step back, witness and observe, while the youth step up to support one another. - The power of slowing down, while observing the patterns within of how one is engaging, reacting and responding to the environment and youth / peers.  - Observing the patterns of triggers and reactions.  - To teach alongside the children, rather than teaching at the child.  The Montessori Setting - Child-led, fostering independence and beyond. The wildflower schools are small micro schools, teacher led, community embedded as a shopfront setting, equity principle.  * Maria Montessori talks about the “sensitive periods” which is when the children are ripe for learning, while also being within an environment of order and concentration.  * Respecting the youth by observing them and witnessing what their interests are.  * Responding to the individual child.  You can connect more deeply with Hailey at info@wisteriamontessori.org [info@mysite.com]or by visiting https://www.wisteriamontessori.org [info@mysite.com]. Oh how grateful we are to close out the season of Education Reform and Restoration with Hailey Moschella. Keep your eyes and ears open for the final episode closing out the season altogether! Connect with Renée Jeanne Lemieux at support@reneejeannelemieux.com and @reneejeannelemieux [https://www.instagram.com/reneejeannelemieux/] over on IG land.

23. You Are Enough: The Teacher Identity and Beyond with Sally Haughey | The Forward Movement Podcast

"In the child there is a disposition, and a set of interests and passions, that ultimately becomes a human being engaged in a certain way with the world." - Sally Haughey Season Two of The Forward Movement Podcast is all about Education Reform and Restoration. Sally, a guest this season, comes on to elevate her perspective, lived experience and expertise on the world of play in early childhood classrooms. Sally has gathered and created many tools throughout her carrier, simply a small part of this conversation. To explore these tools for your own inquiry and discovery, tap below to enter the world of restoration within your own classroom / life. - The Artists Way [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist%27s_Way] by Julia Cameron - Stop Stealing Dreams [https://sethgodinwrites.medium.com/stop-stealing-dreams-4116c7dbff7b] blog by Seth Godin - Fairy Dust Teaching [https://fairydustteaching.com] blog by Sally Haughey - Wunderled blog [https://wunderled.com/blog/] by Sally Haughey - The Daily Reflection: Invest in a low cost spiral bound notebook and reflect at the end of each school day; What went really well? What didn't go as well as I wanted? What child did I not connect with today? What child do I have concerns about? What can I do tomorrow knowing all the things I've just written? And for further curiosity ... What's one word for today? If today was a color, what was it? etc - Tom Drummond [https://tomdrummond.com] - Atomic Habits [https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits] by James Clear Connect with Sally: - Wunderled.com [https://wunderled.com] - Wunderledteaching [https://www.instagram.com/wunderledteaching?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] on Instagram - Wunderledteaching on Facebook May your path forward, within the field of education reform and restoration, be held in wonder, experimentation and play. Whether you gather nuggets from this season, or from your own inquiries, may you stay grounded in the courageous path of living and teaching differently than the majority. With Love and Wonder, Renée Jeanne Lemieux @reneejeannelemieux [https://www.instagram.com/reneejeannelemieux/] - Instagram

22. The 80/20's of Teaching with Janae Dixon | The Forward Movement Podcast

Janae Dixon, a seasoned educator and lifelong student, meets with us to dive deep into the realm of education reform and restoration. During this conversation you’ll hear about: * The importance of being a life-long learner * The power of joy and fostering creativity * How trust and respect goes a long way between educators and students * Advocating for professional development for your own interests * Fostering wellbeing and mindfulness in the educators life * Restoration being a year round experience, not just for the summer break * How nutrition is a key part of education reform * Fostering spaces for youth to be in positions of leadership just to name a few :) The links of the resources spoken about in this conversation are: ⁠Breathe for Change⁠ [https://breatheforchange.com/] | a mindfulness and wellness journey for educators ⁠Vortex Vision⁠ [https://youtu.be/7dZVIsf7BXc?si=ir3zYcGJolEkwSzC] | an episode about friendships and relationships  ⁠The Boys and Girls Club of MetroSouth⁠ [https://www.bgcmetrosouth.org/ourteam] If you’re excited to stay in touch with Janae or reach out to her, you can do so by emailing ⁠jchnae6@gmail.com⁠ [jchnae6@gmail.com] To stay in contact with ⁠Renée Jeanne Lemieux⁠ [https://msha.ke/rjl?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaKU_3DbBzHRxykPPtZkarLoEvO5EPD2SSVtL5j8QeEBTyvZxV9r9iYma4_aem_dqE2DT99YIugowuz9FEt5g] you can find her on the lands of: Instagram ⁠@reneejeannelemieux⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/reneejeannelemieux/] Youtube ⁠@iamreneelemieux⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@iamreneelemieux] Emailing support@reneejeannelemieux.com We're rising together as we brave forward individually and collectively. See you next time, on this streaming platform, as we dive deeper into the realm of education reform!