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Self-Schooled

Heather DiNino

Booking Overview

Interview-led parenting and alternative-education show focused on child development, self-directed learning, neurodiversity, and understanding children beyond conventional behavioral or educational frameworks. Credible pitches include licensed clinicians, educational psychologists, researchers, registered dietitians, strengths-based coaches, and other practitioner-experts serving children and families; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are primarily accessible professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

connect@self-schooled.com

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Host

Heather DiNino - Educator, parent, and microschool founder focused on child-led learning, alternative education, parenting, and helping families better understand children.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed clinicians, educational psychologists, professors, researchers, registered dietitians, certified coaches, and experienced practitioners with specialized expertise in child development, parenting, learning, neurodiversity, or family wellbeing.
Required Achievements:  
Advanced professional or academic credentials, Specialized clinical, educational, or coaching certifications, Founding or leading a practice, consultancy, or family-focused organization, Research, teaching, or direct-practice experience with children and families

Recent Guest Discussions

Gina Riley - Intrinsic Motivation, Self-determination Theory, Autonomy, Curiosity, Unschooling, And Supporting Children’s Individual Interests.

Nicole Cruz - Intuitive Eating, Picky Eating, Responsive Feeding, Body Cues, And Helping Children Develop A Healthy Relationship With Food.

Jill Soucy - Strengths-based Parenting, Neurodivergence, Identifying Children’s Natural Strengths, And Helping Families Use Strengths-oriented Language.

Nikki Magliaro - Whole-child Development, Sensory Needs, Neurodivergence, Relationships, And Understanding The Reasons Behind Children’s Behavior Through The Dir/floortime Approach.

Recent Topics

Unschooling, Parenting, Education, Neurodiversity, Child Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Self-Schooled
:

In Our Elements: Living, Not Just Existing

October 15, 2026

What happens when we take learning out of the classroom and into the world?In Part 2 of my conversation with Robin, educator and assistant director at Elements Academy, we're talking about what we're discovering as we spend more time exploring the world alongside our kids.From apple orchards and wildlife sanctuaries to spontaneous games, unexpected friendships, and everyday problem-solving, we're seeing sides of children we might never have discovered otherwise.And as both an educator and a p...

Living in Our Elements: What Child-Led Learning Reveals About Kids with Robin Mackey

October 08, 2026

In this episode…I sit down with Robin Mackey, an educator at Elements Academy for the past seven years, to talk about what happens when we stop trying to fit children into a predetermined mold—and start paying closer attention to who they actually are.We talk about Robin’s path to this work, what makes a truly child-led environment feel different, and how flexibility, strengths, intuition, and connection can change the way we understand kids.And we get into something we’ve been noticing more ...

Better Sleep for Kids & Teens: What Actually Works with Dr. Melisa Moore

October 01, 2026

In this episode of Self-Schooled, Heather talks with clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist Dr. Melisa Moore about what actually helps kids and teens sleep better—especially when anxiety, sensitivity, ADHD, autism, or a nervous system that just won’t settle down are part of the picture.Rather than another list of rigid sleep rules, Melisa helps us understand what’s happening underneath sleep: circadian rhythms, sleep pressure, environment, routines, and the very real d...

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Frequently asked questions

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Self-Schooled
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How do I get in touch with Self-Schooled?

Self-Schooled is hosted by Heather DiNino. Its publicly listed email is connect@self-schooled.com. 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 Self-Schooled?

The publicly listed email for Self-Schooled: connect@self-schooled.com.

How many listeners does Self-Schooled have?

Podseeker estimates Self-Schooled reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Self-Schooled?

Self-Schooled typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed clinicians, educational psychologists, professors, researchers, registered dietitians, certified coaches, and experienced practitioners with specialized expertise in child development, parenting, learning, neurodiversity, or family wellbeing. Common among recent guests: Advanced professional or academic credentials; Specialized clinical, educational, or coaching certifications; Founding or leading a practice, consultancy, or family-focused organization. Recent guests include Gina Riley, Nicole Cruz, and Jill Soucy.

How hard is it to get booked on Self-Schooled?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Self-Schooled cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

connect@self-schooled.com

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