Episode Description:In this episode of Sendy Mom, I sit down with the incredible Rikki Riggs—a seeker, wanderer, and passionate advocate for truth, nature, and human potential. Rikki has lived a life filled with exploration, risk-taking, and deep connection, and she shares her wisdom on how we can foster those same qualities in ourselves and our children.We dive into the importance of imaginative play in childhood development, the power of wilderness therapy, and why stepping outside our comfort zones is key to personal growth. Rikki also shares insights on parenting with intention, encouraging children’s unique talents, and embracing novelty and adventure as a path to happiness and freedom including when to take your children’s education into your own hands with homeschooling.Whether you're looking for inspiration to change your path, strengthen your connection to nature, or cultivate independence and critical thinking in your kids, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace life’s unknowns.Join us for this heartfelt and thought-provoking discussion—you won’t want to miss it!💚Be Sendy and Subscribe! Leave us a review or chat with us!💚👉🏼Instagram👉🏼Facebook👉🏼YouTube 👉🏼Sendy MomMeet my Guest:Rikki Riggs is a wanderer. She is a deep seeker of truth and shares her passion for the earth and for people. She lives life to the fullest and touches everyone around her in profound ways. I am grateful to have her for a friend. She has done many things in her life that you will hear about today. Through all of her wanderings, she maintains a strong desire to lift others and inspire them to be greater. As a mother of 4 girls, she has taught them to be strong women who contribute to the world in unique and startling ways. She has a light that you will not be able to resist.What you’ll Hear:♛ Takeaways♛ Imaginative play is crucial for children's development.♛ Encouraging risk-taking can lead to personal growth.♛ Wilderness therapy programs can provide transformative experiences.♛ Nature fosters a deep connection to oneself and spirituality.♛ Parenting should focus on enabling children's unique talents.♛ Novelty in life contributes to happiness and freedom.♛ Family expectations can create pressure on individual choices.♛ Exploration and adventure are essential for a fulfilling life.♛ Critical thinking skills are vital for children's independence.♛ It's never too late to change one's path in life.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes03:06 Imaginative Play and Parenting05:02 Growing Up and Family Dynamics06:41 Pursuing Passions and Overcoming Fear09:29 Anasazi: A Wilderness Therapy Program12:03 The Impact of Wilderness Therapy14:07 The Importance of Change and Growth16:43 Rebellion and Independence19:09 Breaking Family Expectations20:26 Generational Perspectives on Parenting25:14 The Adventure of Exploration29:43 Curiosity and Connection in Parenting32:43 Connection to Nature33:35 Education Outside the Classroom40:24 The Power of This Moment41:14 Unschooling Goals and Lessons44:27 Rapid Fire Questions47:04 Survival and Spiritual Guidance49:30 What to Do When You're Lost in the Wilderness for Survival58:03 Finding Vortex's in the Wilderness01:03:46 Finding Her Way Out of the WildernessMentioned in the Show:Anasazi FoundationOdyssey of the MindThe Anatomy of PeaceBonds that Make Us FreeCautiously CrazyFostering Growth, Creativity, and CourageYour Aha! LifeThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleRadical Acceptance with MiriamThe Eleanor Roosevelt StoryNatural Healing Roots: Lessons from a Sendy Mom100 Ways to Build Self-Esteem & Teach Values by Diana Loomans (c) 2004 New World LibraryIf I had my life to live overSendy Spotlight:Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902)https://elizabethcadystanton.org/mrs-stanton/life-times/

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