Send us a text Few experiences rival the thrill of breaking the shackles of conventional life and embracing the open road. Our guest, Kelly Halldorson, and her family did just that, converting a school bus into a mobile home and traversing through 35 states over three years. Kelly called their project The Unschool Bus, and they inspired us to purchase a bus and travel the world, so it only felt natural to connect on our podcast and thank Kelly for the inspiration. Kelly and her family embraced t...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Meet Karen Ricks, a brave woman who relocated from the US to Japan, reshaping her life and changing her perspective on education. Her journey is an invitation to a new world where societal expectations about education and productivity are dismissed, and personal goals are set free from the need for external validation. From living in snowy Japan to exploring the warmth of Bulgaria and Italy, Karen's nomadic lifestyle and her experiences provide an enlightening perspective on life,...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Randall Hardy joins us for a conversation on the complexities of parenting and the journey to adulthood. Randall shares insights from his own parenting journey; and together, we promise to redefine your understanding of 'childism', family dynamics, and preparing children for adulthood. You'll learn to identify and rectify the problematic ways we sometimes communicate with children and reflect on whether perfection is truly the goal in parenting or simply being 'good' is enough. We...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Dive into an enlightening episode of our podcast where we explore the transformative world of alternative education models with Patrick Farenga, a luminary in the homeschooling and unschooling arena. This episode promises an in-depth look at the evolution of education, from traditional classrooms to innovative concepts like charter schools and micro-schools, and the impact of the global pandemic on educational approaches. Core Discussion in this episode: Historical Evolution: We j...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Unschooling enthusiast Alex Wildrising joins us for this episode. Have you ever considered unschooling but grappled with doubts and skepticism? Together with Alex, we guide you through our journey, pointing out the significance of relationships, open dialogue, mutual trust, and understanding in reshaping perspectives, especially of skeptical partners. Navigating through the podcast, we unravel the art of managing unschooling alongside partnership. Together, we underscore how gener...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Are you ready to challenge the status quo and question conventional wisdom? Join us, as we welcome back Jen Keefe in a revolutionary conversation that has the potential to shatter traditional assumptions about education, parenting, and societal norms. We examine the journey of Jen's daughter, who, despite being homeschooled, exceeded all expectations and aced her driving test, proving that homeschooling does not limit a child's exposure or readiness for the 'real world'. Along the...
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text Meet Bria Bloom, Executive Director of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE) and a passionate advocate for alternative education methods. Raised in the philosophy of self-directed education, Bria didn't attend conventional schooling until age 16. She later designed her own baccalaureate and earned an M.S. in early childhood education. Today, she wears multiple hats: running PDX Flying Squads, an adventure group for young people; co-hosting the podcast Rethinking Self-Dir...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Laurie A Couture is an expert in childhood developmental trauma and attachment, and the author of "Nurturing and Empowering Our Sons" and "Instead of Medicating and Punishing." In this episode, Laurie shares her groundbreaking insights and introduces the Couture Protocol, a transformative 12-dimensional system for trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of tailoring education to individual needs. We dive deep into the challenges faced by parents in today's society, exploring h...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Miró Siegel, the son of Laini Liberti. In this episode, Miró shares his remarkable journey into the world of worldschooling, including the exhilarating experience of giving a TED Talk alongside his mother. Their adventure began unexpectedly, with a leap from their conventional life in Los Angeles into the world of full-time travel. Miró takes us through the challenges, the thrill, and the transformative power of immersing oneself in diver...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Torsten Klaus is a pioneering advocate for unschooling, a devoted father of three unschooled children, and the founder of Young Cre8ors. Torsten's passion for creativity and storytelling began in his youth when he fell in love with typewriters, cassette recorders, and the art of crafting handmade newspapers and audiobooks. This early passion evolved into a career in journalism in Berlin, where he honed his editing, screenwriting, and interviewing skills. Torsten and his wife embar...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text 🗓️ Recorded September 4st, 2023. 📍Blaye, France We've all been there: doubting our intelligence and our worth, feeling inadequate due to someone else's labels. Our guest, Nicole Kenyon, knows this feeling all too well. She was labeled as "stupid-ish" at a young age, but that certainly didn't define her. From her journey of breaking free from this label and finding her passion for animal therapy to earning an international scholarship for her Ph.D., Nicole defies expectations and...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Jen Keefe is an inspiring unschooling mom who has taken the bold step of challenging traditional educational norms. Jen's personal struggles with mental health profoundly influenced her journey from conventional education to the liberating world of unschooling. These experiences shaped her unique approach to parenting, emphasizing the paramount importance of honesty, trust, and open dialogue with her children. As we delve deeper, we'll explore the transformative power of attachmen...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text We are again joined by Erika Davis-Pitre, one of our favorite people when it comes to unschooling. In our talk, we confront the pressing issues of ageism and racial disparities in education, focusing on the empowerment of students from diverse backgrounds through homeschooling and unschooling. Our journey begins with a personal anecdote—a poignant encounter with ageism involving a seven-year-old student and the reflection it prompted on systemic flaws in education. We delve into t...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text This is a repost of an interview Lizz Quain from Trailblazing Families did with Cecilie Conrad. The conversation moves beyond the typical travel tales; we plunge into the depths of unschooling and how it complements the nomadic lifestyle beautifully. Cecilie shares the roller-coaster ride of transitioning to unschooling, navigating the pandemic, and choosing to stay in mainland Europe. We'll also discuss the importance of emergency preparedness and the inherent challenges of this ...
Sep 19, 2023•58 min
Send us a text Join us for an eye-opening episode as we sit down with Randall Hardy, a fervent advocate for homeschooling and unschooling. Randall and his family have been at the forefront of the home education movement, challenging the status quo and advocating for parental rights in the UK. In this episode, Randall delves into the current political climate affecting home educators, particularly in England and Wales. He shares his insights on the increasing pressures that families face and urge...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Explore the transformative power of unschooling with Pam Laricchia, host of the popular 'The Exploring Unschooling Podcast.' Dive into the art of fostering enriching parent-child relationships, redefining success, and experiential learning. Pam is the author of several books on Unschooling, and if you are new to the game, we suggest you read her books 'What is Unschooling`' and 'Free to Learn.' In this episode, Pam shares her journey from discovering homeschooling to becoming an u...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text In the summer of 2021, we drove to Turkey to spend two weeks with Chris Attwood and his wonderful family. Before Chris and family arrived, we had time to roam the city - we met up with Raqauy Danziger, a famous Darbuka player you can meet in one of our bonus episodes. Raqauy introduced us to belly dancer Iana Komarnytska, and photographer and drummer Pedro Bonatto. Pedro and Iana have a youtube channel called Artist Date, where they talk about travel, creativity, inspiration, and ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Ever dreamt of packing up your life and traveling the world? That’s exactly what our guest, Rachel Carlson, and her family did. Rachel shares her family's exhilarating journey of full-time travel, encapsulating the beauty of stepping away from conventional norms to embrace a world brimming with adventures. Rachel shared her family's transition into a nomadic lifestyle, selling their home and flinging themselves into the world with the belief that stability doesn't always equate to...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Meet Raquy Danziger - a celebrated Darbuka performer, teacher, and composer known worldwide for her expertise on the Middle Eastern Darbuka drum. We are a full-time traveling family. We love art, music, and people and interview some of the wonderful people we meet. We met Raquy in Istanbul, Turkey, where she is now based. About Raquy Hailing from unlikely Western roots, Raquy has distinguished herself as a unique phenomenon and earned a place of renown in the genre. She has collab...
Aug 20, 2023•20 min
Send us a text Together with our dear friend Sarah Beale, we delve deep into the pursuit of a 'good life.' Sarah shares her incredible journey of transitioning from the traditional Australian school system to an unstructured, unschooling approach. Dive into an enriching exploration of the power of choice, and the significance of maintaining a fluid, flexible approach to life. Sarah's idea of a 'good life' is deeply intertwined with her family's shift to unschooling. We discuss this intricate rel...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Meet Mark Lupescu, also known as Mark Lupan - a celebrated handpan maker and player known worldwide for his beautiful Lupan Handpans. Have you ever tried the handpan or just listened to it? For me, it was love at first sight. The first time I tried one, I knew there was no going back. We were on La Palma, and a friend had borrowed a handpan and wanted us to try it. Three months later, my first handpan arrived. The peace it gives, the sound, the learning journey of getting to know ...
Aug 13, 2023•34 min
Send us a text Missy Willis invited Ann Hansen to be a guest on her podcast Let 'Em Go Barefoot - and since then, they have been close connected. In sync as they are. Together they have written the book 'Life Unschooled: Living & Learning without School.' We invited both of them to a talk. Imagine taking the responsibility for your child's life into your own hands, breaking away from the constraints of the traditional education system and nurturing their curiosity to cultivate a love for lea...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text In 2022 Ema Werner reached out to Jesper and asked if he was up for answering many questions in an Instagram live. He said yes, and Ema agreed that we could share the recording as a little extra episode to our podcast. You can find Ema on Instagram and Substack under the name Earth Ozina; where she is writing and honoring motherhood. In this episode, we uncover the concept of self-directed learning while exploring the idea of self-worth in children. We share our distinctive parent...
Aug 06, 2023•57 min
Send us a text School sucks! And on Wild Life, we talk about why education outside the traditional school system is so beneficial - not only for our kids but also for us as parents. This is the intro for Alexandra Kons Podcast, ' Wild Life - The Unschooling Podcast'. Which we recently guested. Alexandra has been so kind to let us share the episode with you all through our podcast. So here it is! Thank you, Alexandra! And please remember to check out Alexandra’s podcast, where she presents knowle...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Are you ready to take the leap toward your true passion and find fulfillment? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you. We are thrilled to have NY Times Bestseller Janet Attwood, a guiding light in our quest for freedom and fulfillment, join us. Janet unveils her origin story and introduces the Passion Test - a potent tool that helps you discern your true desires and harmonize with your higher power. As we delve deeper, we share our personal experiences with The Passion Test ...
Jul 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text This is an episode to celebrate Learn Nothing Day. Sandra Dodd's birthday is on July 24th, and as a joke, she started 'Learn Nothing Day,' - which now is an international holiday for unschoolers. A day where we each year try to learn nothing and fail. As Sandra Says: "Unschoolers need a holiday. When people ask if they homeschool in the summer, they say yes. When people ask when they have a break from learning, they say never. This has gone on for a long time now. July 24 is Learn...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Sari González and Becka Koritz: unschooling moms and hosts of the podcast Radical Learning Talks. They share a passion for unschooling and have created a Self Directed Learning center in Mexico. Their focus lies at the intersection of unschooling, parenting, relationship building, and community development, all aimed at nurturing children's self-directed learning, autonomy, and freedom. As advocates for children's rights and freedom, they also run Explora ALC, an Agile Learning Co...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text What if the traditional education system is doing more harm than good? In our conversation with Summer Jean, a 34-year-old grown unschooler, we explore her unique upbringing and how it has shaped her life. Raised by a mother who trusted her children's innate ability to learn without any required academia, Summer Jean and her three brothers grew up free from workbooks, curriculums, and traditional school settings. Throughout our discussion, we examine the differences between world ...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Chris is the co-author of the internationally acclaimed NY Times bestsellers "The Passion Test - The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Destiny" and "Your Hidden Riches - Unleashing the Power of Ritual to Create a Life of Meaning and Purpose." If it weren’t for Chris entering our lives, we would probably not be living our passions today. In this episode, we explore the power of rituals in unraveling limiting beliefs and providing a safe space for our children to take risks. We di...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how unschooling could unlock your child's passions and potential? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mary Griffith, where we explore her family's journey with unschooling, fencing, and homeschooling. Mary shares how fencing became a significant part of their lives, allowing her daughters to pursue their interests without the constraints of school involvement, contrasting her experience with high school sports in the 1970s to the landscape of sports t...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
