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Grounded and Soaring

Terry Dubow, Sam Shapiro

Booking Overview

A Montessori school parenting education show that focuses on how children learn and thrive in a high-pressure, distraction-filled world. Recent guests bring expertise in adolescent development, school readiness, and technology’s role in student learning—making it a strong fit for education leaders, innovators, and child-development experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 58

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tdubow@marinmontessori.org

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Host

Terry Dubow - Works with/at Marin Montessori School and hosts episodes about parenting and education in today’s world, including high school readiness and supporting adolescents.

Sam Shapiro - Hosts an episode with a focus on raising students in a technology- and AI-influenced environment, emphasizing being human-centered while remaining AI-literate.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Education practitioners and leaders (e.g., school administrators, program directors), plus subject-matter experts who advise schools or design education approaches around child development, adolescence, and technology/AI in learning
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles within schools (e.g., junior high/director-level), Operational expertise in educational environments (e.g., farm-based learning), Advisory track record helping many schools adopt technology/AI thoughtfully

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeff Gossett - Using Farm Work And Hands-on Labor To Build Agency And Counter Screen-centered Gratification For Adolescents

Tree Sturman - Challenging Assumptions Behind The Traditional 9–12 High School Structure And Reframing Readiness And Pacing

Eric Hudson - Raising Ai-literate But Human-centered Students; Using Technology To Augment Rather Than Replace Learning

Recent Topics

Education, Parenting, Child Development, Montessori, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Navigating the Autumn Shift

August 21, 2026

Late summer transitions can feel less like a fresh start and more like an immediate stress test. In this Season 5 premiere of Grounded and Soaring, host Terry Dubow welcomes Rochelle Domingo, Director of Education for Toddler and Primary at Marin Montessori School, to unpack why back-to-school season triggers such high anxiety for modern families—and how to find calm amid the chaos.In this episode, we cover:The "After-School Meltdown": Why young children save their hardest emotional...

The Magic of the Everyday: Simple Rhythms for a Joyful Summer

May 27, 2026

For parents, summer can feel like the longest season for a reason. When the predictable rhythms of the school year disappear, children can feel restless, leading to the "June spikes" in meltdowns we all know too well.In this Season 4 finale, Terry Dubow sits down with Siri Panday to discuss how to keep the magic of summer alive without over-scheduling or burning out. They explore the Montessori secret to a peaceful summer: working beside your child instead of for them, and finding t...

Algorithm vs. Imagination: Why Stories Are the Ultimate Learning Hack

May 13, 2026

“We live by the stories in our heads,” but how often do we stop to consider which stories are actually fueling our children’s sense of what’s possible?In a culture that often worships efficiency over wonder, it’s easy to treat storytelling as a mere "break" from hard work—something to occupy time in the car or a way to get the kids to sleep. But what if narrative is actually the most sophisticated innovation we have for raising capable, empathetic humans?In this episode, Terry Dubow...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Grounded and Soaring?

Grounded and Soaring is hosted by Terry Dubow and Sam Shapiro. Its publicly listed email is tdubow@marinmontessori.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Grounded and Soaring?

The publicly listed email for Grounded and Soaring: tdubow@marinmontessori.org.

How many listeners does Grounded and Soaring have?

Podseeker estimates Grounded and Soaring reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Grounded and Soaring?

Grounded and Soaring typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Education practitioners and leaders (e.g., school administrators, program directors), plus subject-matter experts who advise schools or design education approaches around child development, adolescence, and technology/AI in learning. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles within schools (e.g., junior high/director-level); Operational expertise in educational environments (e.g., farm-based learning); Advisory track record helping many schools adopt technology/AI thoughtfully. Recent guests include Jeff Gossett, Tree Sturman, and Eric Hudson.

How hard is it to get booked on Grounded and Soaring?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Grounded and Soaring cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Parenting, Child Development, Montessori, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tdubow@marinmontessori.org

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