<p>This week on the pod, I sit down with long-time friend Hannah to unpack her deeply personal journey through homeschooling, neurodivergence, and self-discovery. Growing up in a chaotic Christian homeschool environment with six siblings, Hannah reflects on what worked, what didn’t, and how a lack of structure and support shaped her sense of self-worth. She opens up about entering adulthood feeling unprepared, navigating community college with massive anxiety, and later discovering she’s neurodivergent, a revelation that reframed her entire childhood. Now working in education and pursuing behavioral-tech certification, Hannah shares how therapy, understanding, and self-compassion have helped her rebuild confidence and reclaim her love of learning. This conversation is raw, insightful, and incredibly validating for anyone who felt “behind” growing up homeschooled.</p><p><strong>Key Points</strong></p><ul><li>Big family life, AWANA memories, and mime team culture</li><li>How chaos, parental conflict, and lack of structure shaped her education</li><li>Feeling “behind” and “dumb” the long-term effects of educational neglect</li><li>Navigating college without foundational skills</li><li>Discovering she’s neurodivergent at 30 &amp; how therapy reframed everything</li><li>Sensory issues, coping strategies, overstimulation, and emotional regulation</li><li>Homeschooling today vs. “the bubble” we grew up in</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Ex Homeschoolers Club</p><p>00:32 Childhood Memories and AWANA Days</p><p>07:39 Homeschooling and Family Dynamics</p><p>12:10 Struggles with Education and Self-Worth</p><p>16:23 College Challenges and Career Choices</p><p>20:39 Discovering Neurodivergence and Therapy</p><p>29:42 Managing Overstimulation</p><p>30:30 Dealing with Everyday Frustrations</p><p>33:10 Understanding Neurodivergence</p><p>37:06 Homeschooling Reflections</p><p>43:29 Big Family Dynamics</p><p>46:39 Advice for Future Homeschoolers</p><p>49:48 Pursuing New Learning Opportunities</p><p>53:20 Homeschool Memories</p><p>55:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing this story. Follow Ex-Homeschoolers Club on Instagram and TikTok for updates, and send us a message – we’d love to hear from you!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclubEmail me at exhsclub@gmail.com<br></p>

Ex-Homeschoolers Club

Jacob Gooden

Was I Really the Dumbest Person in the Room? Growing Up Homeschooled

NOV 14, 202558 MIN
Ex-Homeschoolers Club

Was I Really the Dumbest Person in the Room? Growing Up Homeschooled

NOV 14, 202558 MIN

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<p>This week on the pod, I sit down with long-time friend Hannah to unpack her deeply personal journey through homeschooling, neurodivergence, and self-discovery. Growing up in a chaotic Christian homeschool environment with six siblings, Hannah reflects on what worked, what didn’t, and how a lack of structure and support shaped her sense of self-worth. She opens up about entering adulthood feeling unprepared, navigating community college with massive anxiety, and later discovering she’s neurodivergent, a revelation that reframed her entire childhood. Now working in education and pursuing behavioral-tech certification, Hannah shares how therapy, understanding, and self-compassion have helped her rebuild confidence and reclaim her love of learning. This conversation is raw, insightful, and incredibly validating for anyone who felt “behind” growing up homeschooled.</p><p><strong>Key Points</strong></p><ul><li>Big family life, AWANA memories, and mime team culture</li><li>How chaos, parental conflict, and lack of structure shaped her education</li><li>Feeling “behind” and “dumb” the long-term effects of educational neglect</li><li>Navigating college without foundational skills</li><li>Discovering she’s neurodivergent at 30 &amp; how therapy reframed everything</li><li>Sensory issues, coping strategies, overstimulation, and emotional regulation</li><li>Homeschooling today vs. “the bubble” we grew up in</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Ex Homeschoolers Club</p><p>00:32 Childhood Memories and AWANA Days</p><p>07:39 Homeschooling and Family Dynamics</p><p>12:10 Struggles with Education and Self-Worth</p><p>16:23 College Challenges and Career Choices</p><p>20:39 Discovering Neurodivergence and Therapy</p><p>29:42 Managing Overstimulation</p><p>30:30 Dealing with Everyday Frustrations</p><p>33:10 Understanding Neurodivergence</p><p>37:06 Homeschooling Reflections</p><p>43:29 Big Family Dynamics</p><p>46:39 Advice for Future Homeschoolers</p><p>49:48 Pursuing New Learning Opportunities</p><p>53:20 Homeschool Memories</p><p>55:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing this story. Follow Ex-Homeschoolers Club on Instagram and TikTok for updates, and send us a message – we’d love to hear from you!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclubEmail me at [email protected]<br></p>