EPISODE 18: MINSET SHIFT

Parenting Truth: Elon Musk, 42 & the Question Every Mom Should Ask

Oct 13, 2025

Ever feel like you’re chasing all the “right” parenting answers but still missing peace? 

In this episode, inspired by Elon Musk’s favorite story of the Ultimate Question (and the answer “42”), we explore how asking better questions can completely shift your homeschool and parenting mindset.
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Because sometimes the truth that changes everything isn’t a new answer—it’s a new way of asking.

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 LISTENER PRAISE

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"Such an easy, inspiring listen—uplifting tips, practical advice, and so relatable that you feel truly connected."

5 Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ The Ultimate Question Lesson

From The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, we learn that even the “right” answer means nothing if we’re asking the wrong question — a truth that mirrors parenting.

2️⃣ Clarity Over Perfection

Like Elon Musk’s obsession with meaning, moms often chase perfect answers instead of pausing to define what truly matters in their family.

3️⃣ Presence, Not Pressure

The better question isn’t “Am I doing enough?” but “Am I being present?” — a small mindset shift that changes how we parent every day.

 4️⃣ Reframing Creates Connection

Asking different questions in homeschooling or motherhood can turn stress into curiosity, helping you see your child with fresh eyes.

5️⃣ The Parenting TRUTH

Peace and purpose don’t come from knowing it all — they come from staying curious, asking better questions, and trusting your own rhythm.

Why Listeners Keep Tuning In

Love this! Thank you for this episode Anya! l appreciate the tips for how to encourage creativity. I love the idea of using hands-on learning and experimentation, imagination, senses, asking open-ended questions, observing, offering freedom in choices, having them practice, problem-solve, and letting them fail!

Kayla Linares

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Parents Need! This podcast is a breath of fresh air! Anya's passion is contagious. If you're looking for clarity, confidence, and connection in your homeschooling journey-this is the podcast for you!

Anastasia Larsson

Wow, this is amazing! I loved hearing this — it’s so true. Creativity really does get snuffed out as we grow older unless we actively work to preserve, protect, nourish, and let it flourish.

Melanie Beers-Quinn

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RESEARCH & SOURCES MENTIONED

Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. London: Pan Books, 1979.

Meet Anya

Winner of the 2025 Global Women Changing the World in Education Award and named the #1 Key Early Learning Influencer in North America, Anya Garcia helps you parent with purpose and live with intention.


After walking away from a high-powered legal career, she entered her true calling—shining the light on the early years, a period rich with potential, transformation, and often-overlooked power.

Blending neuroscience, evolutionary insight, and practical strategies, Anya helps children thrive and adults evolve. You will find mindset-shifting tools and science-backed insights to inspire lasting change. 

This Show is where mindset meets motherhood, education meets empowerment, and transformation begins now—one child, one parent at a time.

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