In this episode, I open up about the reasons why I have chosen not to homeschool my daughter—even as a “crunchy mum” with a love for unconventional, intentional, and alternative choices.

The conscious parenting community often urge mums like me to go down the homeschooling, worldschooling, or unschooling path, but I share why that’s not the best choice for my family. Balancing my roles as a mother, business owner, and partner has led me to some hard-earned truths about my limits, and I’ve come to understand that I can’t, and don’t need to, do it all.

Drawing from the insights of influential thinkers like John Taylor Gatto and Rudolf Steiner, I dig into the spectrum of educational choices available to us and explore why a middle ground exists between traditional schooling and raising our kids entirely on our own terms. I reflect on how Gatto’s critique of modern schooling and Steiner’s vision for nurturing a child’s unique gifts have impacted my outlook on education, influencing my decision to embrace the education path I have. A choice that provides rhythm, reverence, and values that resonate with me—while allowing me to step back and breathe.

As we navigate the complexities of parenting, the expectations to be all things to our children can feel overwhelming. Through my own journey, I’ve learned that sharing the role of teacher with trusted, like-minded educators has brought balance and joy to our lives, nurturing my daughter in ways I would struggle to sustain alone. Join me as I reflect on the concept of being “worthy of imitation,” the importance of intentionality, and the unexpected liberation that comes with acknowledging my own boundaries. I hope this episode offers reassurance to any parent wondering if they can, or even should, take on everything.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

In this episode, I open up about the emotional journey of moving from lakeside Ajijic to the colourful city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. From the moment I made the decision to leave behind a place I’d grown comfortable in, to the surprising emotional waves that hit me along the way, it’s been a ride full of unexpected twists. I share the grief of letting go, the challenges of uprooting my family, and how this bold move ultimately led to deep inner growth.

As I settle into this new chapter, San Miguel has brought fresh inspiration and a sense of renewal. In this episode, I talk about how the city’s vibrant energy, artistic culture, and rich social life have reawakened parts of me that had been asleep. I dive into the joy of making new friends, exploring local cuisine, and the special moments of bonding with my daughter in our new home.

But this move is about more than just a change in location—it's a story of rediscovering myself. I reflect on the lessons that change and movement can teach us, and how stepping into the unknown can reignite our passion, creativity, and sense of flow. This transition has reconnected me to a deeper purpose, bringing clarity to my personal journey.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, craved change, or wondered what it takes to shake things up, this episode is for you. I invite you to join me as I explore how a simple decision to move cities became the catalyst for a personal revival—proof that sometimes, the most profound transformations come from embracing the unfamiliar.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

In today’s episode of My Mama Summer, we dive deep into the awkward and vulnerable reality of making friendships as an adult. Since moving to San Miguel de Allende just a month ago, I’ve found myself navigating the complexities of forming new connections—and it's brought up feelings I hadn’t expected. It's almost like being a teenager again, filled with self-doubt and over-analysing every interaction.

I open up about the anxious self-talk I’ve been battling: questioning if I’m "too much" in my new friendships, the internal voice that picks apart my conversations after the fact, and the desperation for connection that comes after years of isolation. This episode isn’t just about friendships—it’s about self-reflection, unpacking childhood conditioning, and challenging the inner voice that tells us we aren’t enough.

I also talk about how this experience ties into the "good daughter syndrome" I’ve been working through—how that critical, internalised voice stems from a mother wound many of us carry. If you’ve ever felt anxious in new relationships, or if your inner critic has held you back, I think you’ll resonate deeply with this conversation. Let’s talk about the fear of being "too much," how motherhood impacts friendships, and what it means to show up fully as ourselves—messy parts and all.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer