The Giant Builders
The Giant Builders
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Giant Builders Podcast, where growth and transformation come to life through meaningful conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories. We are dedicated to helping individuals build their lives in ways that matter most—through personal growth, relationships, health, and spiritual journey. At The Giant Builders, we believe that everyone has the potential to be a builder—someone who is constantly learning, evolving, and creating a life aligned with their values and purpose.
Sharing subjects to enrich your life:
Faith & Spiritual Growth: Spiritual nourishment through inspiring stories that bring clarity to your walk with faith.
Health & Wellness: Experts on health practices, mental wellness, and fitness strategies to support your journey toward a balanced lifestyle.
Personal Development: Guidance on self-awareness, and overcoming challenges.
Business & Finance: Learn from entrepreneurs, and professional growth with advice from business owners.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to personal growth, including faith and spiritual growth, health and wellness, personal development, and business strategies. For example, episodes explore topics like overcoming anxiety with hypnotherapy, building personal brands, and maximizing business profitability with actionable insights from experts.
Welcome to The Giant Builders Podcast, where growth and transformation come to life through meaningful conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories. We are dedicated to helping individuals build their lives in ways that matter most—through personal growth, relationships, health, and spiritual journey. At The Giant Builders, we believe that everyone has the potential to be a builder—someone who is constantly learning, evolving, and creating a life aligned with their values and purpose.
Sharing subjects to enrich your life:
Faith & Spiritual Growth: Spiritual nourishment through inspiring stories that bring clarity to your walk with faith.
Health & Wellness: Experts on health practices, mental wellness, and fitness strategies to support your journey toward a balanced lifestyle.
Personal Development: Guidance on self-awareness, and overcoming challenges.
Business & Finance: Learn from entrepreneurs, and professional growth with advice from business owners.
Are your kids thriving in school—or just getting by? In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Kristina & Herbert Heagh Avritt, co-founders of Vibrant Family Education, to talk about signs your child might need a different educational path, how homeschooling really works today, and practical ways to begin (even if you work full time).
We bust the three biggest myths (socialization, “I’m not qualified,” and “I don’t have time”), unpack modern options like co-ops, pods, online curricula, and dual enrollment, and show you how education can become a powerful way to strengthen family connection, confidence, and life skills. You’ll also hear real stories—like the third grader who jumped to grade level reading in months once she felt safe and supported.
Whether you’re a parent or a grandparent, this episode will give you clarity, language, and next steps to advocate for the best-fit education for your child.
Timestamp
00:00 Intro: Is school the best fit?
01:00 Meet Kristina & Herbert Heagh Avritt (Vibrant Family Education)
03:55 Why they started: hard lessons & changing classrooms
06:15 Warning signs school may not be working
07:40 Homeschooling Myth #1: Socialization
09:55 Co-ops, pods, and choosing your approach
10:55 Myth #2: “I’m not qualified to teach”
12:40 Myth #3: “I don’t have time” (how to structure the day)
14:55 Extracurriculars: band, orchestra, and sports
16:50 When to start (yes, you can switch mid-year)
19:05 Post-COVID realities & parental freedom
21:35 System weaknesses & one-size-fits-all
24:10 Boys, movement, and medication pressure
25:45 The grandparent advantage
27:10 Final advice: trust your instincts & get involved
Check out other episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfjLKUSlq5k&list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF84gvmFQuz5DbIUWgtQxU3v
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