Send us a text Imagine sitting down with someone you think you don't like and realizing, after just two hours, that they're actually an ally. In a powerful conversation, we chat with our longtime friend and Human Library founder, Ronnie Abergel, about how his unique project has the remarkable ability to break down barriers and change people's perspectives. We journey through Ronnie's passion for helping others, from his days working at a hospital to starting the Stop the Violence movement, and l...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Are you ready to transform your parenting journey and unlock the secret to raising confident and free-thinking children? In our conversation with parenting expert, author, and counselor Naomi Aldort, we reveal the powerful philosophy of raising ourselves to raise our children, allowing them to flourish in a supportive environment. Naomi shares her inspiring journey from being a piano teacher to discovering her gift for helping families and the incredible advantages of virtually co...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text What does it truly mean to embrace radical parenting and homeschooling? This week - we are the “guests” on our own podcast. Katrina Bieler contacted us with a kind letter, and we said yes, asking us if she could ask us all her questions. “Dear Cecilie & Jesper... I want to thank you for your podcast. I am homeschooling my own children and feel a constant need to do so from the deepest truths, or I find myself in the false position of thinking of them as empty boxes I must fill...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text What do selling cable packages and caricature art have in common? For our guest Samuel KingDavis, these experiences paved the way to mastering his craft and becoming an influential street artist. Join us as we discuss how Samuel KingDavis transitioned from a cable salesman to a hot dog vendor and finally found his true calling as a caricature artist, thanks to his wife's suggestion. We dive into the world of caricature art with Samuel KingDavis as he shares insights on finding the...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text What if you could reimagine education for your children, breaking free from the traditional school system and embracing their natural curiosity? Join us as we chat with Sandra Dodd, a prominent figure in the unschooling community, about her journey from skepticism to advocacy for this unconventional approach to learning. Throughout our conversation with Sandra, we explore her experiences with deschooling, the obstacles schools create for unschoolers, and the evolving dynamics of t...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of loneliness or struggled to find your place in the world? Join us for an insightful conversation with homeschool dad Martin Cooke. Together, we discuss the impact of creating safe spaces for men to open up, share their experiences, and form connections that can combat feelings of isolation. Martin Cooke is a stay-at-home day we got to learn at World School Summit in Granada, Spain in 2019. It was fascinating to meet so many like-minded people. And m...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text What if the key to raising well-adjusted, connected children lies in the practices of our ancestors? Join us as we explore the evolved nest with Darcia Narvaez, diving into the fascinating world of natural birth, mothering, and the importance of soothing perinatal experiences. Through stories of our own births and parenting experiences, we'll uncover the consequences of our modern, medicalized birth systems and the need for a supportive, nurturing environment. In this conversation...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text What if you could form a connection so deep with an animal that it changes your entire perspective on life? Our friend Rohit Wadwadi joins us to share his incredible journey working with animals at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone, where he raised a baby chimp named Flavor and formed a bond like no other. Rohit's story is a testament to the profound impact animals can have on our lives and the incredible connections we can make with them. In this heartwarming conversa...
Apr 26, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace the wild? This episode features an incredible conversation with Lucy AitkenRead, a nomadic adventurer who shares her family's journey from London to off-grid living in New Zealand. Lucy AitkenRead is a mother, activist, bestselling author, and an unschooling advocate and runs Disco Learning. After living in London for years, Lucy and her husband felt the desire to break away from s...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Join us as we chat with Pat Farenga, who shares his journey with John Holt and Growing Without Schooling Magazine. We first met Pat Farenga when he interviewed us for the John Holt Growing Without Schooling website in 2018. Since then, we have become friends, and now it is our pleasure to introduce you to this wonderful man who has done so much for spreading the knowledge of unschooling and for John Holt’s work in particular. Pat Farenga met John Holt in the 1970s and became a clo...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Shannon Hayes, from Sap Bush Hollow Farm, holds a Ph.D. in sustainable agriculture and community development from Cornell University and a bachelor's in creative writing from Binghamton University. She is the author of seven books, including The Grassfed Gourmet, Radical Homemakers, and Redefining Rich. Shannon is also a fantastic unschooling advocate. See show notes at TheConrad.Family/SelfDirected10 🗓️ Recorded January 26th, 2023. 📍Casa Nina, Sampieri, Sicily, Italy. Connect w...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Imagine traveling the world for over 1,680 days with your family – exploring new cultures, learning from unique experiences, and embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Sounds like a dream, right? Join us as we chat with Sarah and Massey, world travelers and parents to three amazing kids, who've done just that! From navigating tricky roads in Costa Rica to living in a van during the pandemic, we dive deep into their journey and the lessons they've learned along the way. Massy & Sara...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text What happens when you step off the beaten path of traditional schooling and embrace the world as your children's classroom? In this episode, we are joined by Robin Robertson, a homeschooling and unschooling mom who shares her family's journey into alternative education. Discover how Robin and her husband were inspired to pull their children out of the conventional school system and provide them with unique learning experiences through travel and unschooling. Robyn is the host of t...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Listen to our conversation with Juliet Silveira, a mother of three, unschooler, and former educator, as we delve into her journey from teaching in charter schools to discovering the world of unschooling and alternative education. Juliet is a consultant in parenting, education, and organizational culture, and she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master's in Education Research. We stumbled over Juliet's work on Instagram, where she is active as JulietLearns .. In this podcast epi...
Mar 16, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text What if your child could thrive outside the traditional school system, learning self-direction and social skills through play and exploration? Peter Gray is such a clear voice regarding understanding the power of unschooling and playing as a tool for learning. We have for a long time wanted to talk with Peter and are happy to here share with you our dialogue with him. In our conversation with Peter Gray, we discuss the challenges of finding a social life for homeschooled children,...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Have you ever wondered about the challenges and rewards of homeschooling your children? Join us as we sit down with Jae Williams, the founder of Black Dad's Journey, to discuss his inspiring transition from being a teacher to becoming a homeschool dad. Jae shares his passion for education, as well as his struggles and successes as a stay-at-home parent. We explore the importance of building connections, finding the balance between passion and parenting, and the potential benefits ...
Mar 02, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Have you ever considered what your life would look like if you abandoned societal norms and embraced a life of travel and unconventional learning? Lainie Liberti, did just that - and her journey will inspire you to reimagine your own path. From changing her name on her 40th birthday to adopting the world schooling lifestyle, Lainies story is a testament to the power of living life on your own terms. We have known Lainie since before we took our first long road trip. We had a newbo...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Can you imagine the profound impact of searching for meaning during a life crisis? Join us as we speak with Jeremy Lent, author of "The Patterning Instinct" and "The Web of Meaning," about his personal journey of enlightenment and understanding. I met Jeremy when I worked as Interim CEO for the NGO Gaia Education. I was introduced to Jeremy through a fellow friend Daniel Christian Wahl, whom I also met through Gaia Education. After my first meeting with Jeremy, I was left with a f...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text What if you could completely transform your perspective on learning and parenting? In this fascinating episode, we were thrilled to chat with our dear friend Erika Davis-Pitre, whom we met at the World School Summit in Granada in 2019. Erika is one of those people you cannot help to fall in love with. Her smile and presence make you want to listen to her - and if you can make her laugh - it feels a little like when the sun shines. Erika not only helped Cecilia realize that she was...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text What if you could uncover your unique strength or "medicine" and use it to create a purposeful and fulfilling life? Join us as we chat with Amrit Sandhu, the host of the popular Inspired Evolution podcast, who shares his journey of self-discovery and how he's helped others do the same. Searching for a deeper meaning than just working 9-5 and having a “normal weekend,” Amrit started to host talks in his living room, inviting people to talk on subjects of personal development. The t...
Feb 02, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1
