Ricardo Leppe, founder of WISSEN SCHAFFT FREIHEIT (knowledge creates freedom), is now the second time on the show. Why? Because he is doing an incredible job in creating a new educational system all around the world. In this episode, it's all about how we can support our kids while they're creating the new world, our future. Enjoy <3
You already learned a lot about Bitcoin on this pod, now it’s time to climb up a layer and talk about the Lightning Network. This episode is about #Bitcoin, focus on #Lightning, and "working on your own dreams". What does this have to do with unschooling? Everything. Because with a shitty monetary system, we don't have the time to work on our dreams, because we're too busy surviving everyday life. Ivan Makedonski from Breez has all the answers to your Lightning questions – and probably also the ...
Like many parents, I've had moments of wondering if I'm failing my kid. I went through that same process when I began questioning the traditional school system. Initially, I worried about how school might fail my child, but then I started to consider if not following the traditional route of education would lead to failure on my part. Taking the full responsibility for your kids' education can be scary, absolutely. But the more I let go and reflect on our fears, the more I realized - hey, nothin...
Our kids are spiritually, mentally and physically adventurer by nature - how can we support them? In this wonderful conversation with father and Bitcoiner Badders , it's all about escaping the boxes, the yearning for the wilderness, and humility. Badders explains, how Bitcoin brought him back to nature, and how unschooling looks like in the middle of the French forest for his family. A lot of truth bombs, a lot of soul-sharing!
You remember when I said "please, invite yourself to my pod, I'd love to hear from you" - and here we go! Alex followed that invitation and showed up to record an episode with me. Alex and I share a story, he was my boss back then when I started to work as a crypto journalist at BeInCrypto (later on I took his place haha, but because Alex had way cooler adventures ahead of him). And Alex basically introduced my to the world of financial privacy, and privacy coins like Monero, as well as the whol...
There is no better combination than decentralized education and decentralized money, right? So here is a little episode about our trip to the Bitcoin Atlantis Madeira conference, where I was able to speak about the universe of unschooling ❤️ And here is a short video about it ;)
In this episode I'm the guest - at Bitcoin Kebab with Kata Stier! Kata has lots of awesome questions about the unschooling lifestyle. Here is the link to the original: https://podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/its-mother-earth-not-mother-state/id1573387149?i=1000646905020
In this episode I'm little Morty learning from Rick from The Bitcoin Way a lot about self custody, Bitcoin mixing, KYC-free BTCs, and so much more. What does that have to do with unschooling? I tell you what Bitcoin has to do with unschooling. One is decentralized money, the other is decentralized education. And after this episode you will see the many, many, many parallels between Bitcoin and unschooling. And you'll probably want to get yourself some Sats (Bitcoin) from BISQ or a local Bitcoin ...
There are millions of reasons to unschool, homeschool and worldschool - but in this episode I want to share my top whatever reasons why we as a family decided to skip that compulsory schooling experience. I hope you enjoy this episode, let me know! And - let me know why you chose to unschool!
And this time an awesome episode of an unschooling journey in Sri Lanka! Nelum might be the first radical unschooling mum in Sri Lanka, and is sharing her journey with us - from why and when she started free education and how that changed her whole lifestyle, relationships and self. I really enjoyed talking to Nelum - I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. My favorite moment? When Nelum explains, that you don't HAVE to answer all these people's questions about your life, and how much un...
So, welcome to my first solo episode, it only took me 1 year to get to that point to speak to you just you and me ;) Anyway, I'll try to drop these short solo episodes from time to time with unschooling and deschooling insights from our life - let me know if that is something you want to hear about more often! And please, give me feedback, let me know if you want to join me on an episode, and tell me what specific topics I should cover <3 Lots of love, Alex Books I mentioned in the episode: T...
In this episode, I'm speaking to Peggy Webb, Founder and Director of West River Academy . West River Academy, founded in 1993, offers families worldwide the freedom to make their own educational decisions, allowing children to explore their innate life purposes and passions. The school converts natural learning experiences into academic credit, providing annual enrollment, official transcripts, and high school graduation, creating a supportive environment for students to thrive outside tradition...
If you're into unschooling, sooner or later you'll stumble upon Pat Farenga. In case you haven't - Pat is an American writer and educational activist, you should check out his talk "Why forced education kills learning". Pat leads us through the wonderful world of unschooling, shares a lot of stories about his friend and unschooling advocate John Holt - and introduces me to the "open-door-policy". Hope you enjoy this episode as I enjoyed the conversation with Pat! And, by the way, this is my 30th...
In this episode, I'm talking to Summer Jean! She was unschooled and is sharing her perspective on unschooling with us. What's really interesting—and this is also my conclusion from the last ten years—is that unschooling is not something you simply do or don't do in terms of education. It's more about the way you see life. For everyone listening, reach out to me! Tell me if you'd like to be on the show or if you have a specific guest or topic in mind. Share it with me! 😉
In this episode, I'm talking to Summer Jean! She was unschooled, and she is sharing her perspective on unschooling with us. Really interesting is - and this is also my conclusion of the last 10 years - unschooling is not something you do or don't do in terms of education, it is more about the way you see life. I hope you like this episode, there will be two more episodes with Summer soon - so stay tuned! And for everyone who is listening - reach out to me! Tell me, if you like to be on the show,...
You probably noticed, that I didn't launch any new episode last week (Shame on me! The plan was to publish weekly!) - and that's because I'm working quite hard on the next level of this podcast. So stay tuned, I'll make some changes to this little pod ;) But for now, enjoy this episode with this ABSOLUTELY stunning, beautiful couple, Joy and Mayur Sontakke from Vietnam/India. They're all about building communities, co-living, co-working, homeschooling/unschooling, and I somehow fell in love with...
This time it's all about men and boys - because we need strong men! And through unschooling we can change the narrative, support our little boys to grow into strong, healthy men. With me is Chris Hargreaves , a wonderful soul that dedicated his time to heal others, especially men. We have a deep talk about what problems of indoctrination and propaganda boys and men face in school and society, and how we can get back to an holistic approach of masculinity! Enjoy!...
Manisha Snoyer is hosting her own educational podcast, " Teach your Kids " - and this episode is all about "unschooling podcast host to unschooling podcast host". Of course we deep dive a bit into the whys, hows and whats, but what I really want to highlight is, how aligned Manisha is with what she does - and it shows! She is an awesome educator, she is helping so many families switching to the unschooling lifestyle and is creating wonderful safe places for the wild kids out there....
Initially, I started this podcast to take a closer look at the connection between decentralized education and decentralized finance - unschooling and Bitcoin. The last few episodes, Bitcoin wasn't even mentioned once. And this is why this episode, is all about sound money, the beauty of decentralization, and what this has to do with escaping forced education. Join " V " from The Bitcoin Way and me, to fall a little bit deeper into the decentralization rabbit hole....
Thanks for listening ❤️ In this episode, Amrit lets us fall into a very spiritual rabbit hole - we talk about soul-sucking jobs, and the beautiful alternative: listen to your calling. As Amrit puts it: Following your calling is never easy, because it's never about "opening a can"! How can we support our kids in following their soul-path, how can we conquer our fears, and why our biggest challenges are almost always our biggest gifts?!...
In this episode, I'm talking to Peter Gray, yes, you read this right - I couldn't believe it myself. You don't want to miss this episode, because Peter shares many tips on how to be a more relaxed unschooling parent/educational coach. Because, I guess, most of us has been there: challenging the status quo is not always easy. But if you feel like it's the right thing to do, you're not alone - and you might enjoy this discussion. Peter shares many insights from his research and studies, and for al...
Welcome to the "Wild Life Unschooling Podcast." In this episode, we have a special guest, Ricardo Leppe, from the project "Willkommen bei WISSEN SCHAFFT FREIHEIT" (Welcome to Knowledge Creates Freedom). We discuss how the project challenges traditional educational structures, provides free access to education globally, empowers individuals to choose their learning paths, and aims to create a better future through education. At the same time, we talk about different compulsory schooling systems f...
This time, it's not so much about unschooling - but about propaganda! With me, is Mike Vera, MS, NBC-HWC, Founder of Red Pill Health & Wellness, LLC, and the Host of the Healthy & Awake Podcast. Together, we delve deep into the captivating world of education, critical thinking, and the dangers of blindly trusting authority. "We do need some kind of change or revolution in education so that critical thinking is encouraged and facilitated instead of just trusting authority. Because there's...
Welcome to the Wild Life Unschooling Podcast! I'm your host, Alexandra Kons, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey into the world of unschooling. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unschooling practices in the diverse and vibrant… India! Our special guest for this episode is none other than the esteemed Priyanka Modi , an education visionary and advocate based in India. I’ve been following her unschooling journey on LinkedIn for quite some time - and I simply ...
Welcome to the "Wild Life Unschooling Podcast" with your host Alexandra Kons, where we explore unconventional approaches to education and personal growth. In this episode, we have a captivating guest, Jack V. Lloyd, a multimedia content producer and educator extraordinaire. Jack's creative talents span across various mediums, including music, comic books, and non-fiction books. His visionary work reflects a passion for a libertarian future and serves as a definitive guide to libertarian voluntar...
Welcome to another exciting episode of Wild Life Unschooling with your host, Alex Kons. In this thought-provoking installment, we delve into the uncharted waters of unschooling, the pursuit of truth, and the undeniable allure of Bitcoin with our esteemed guest, Mark Yusko . Unschooling, a revolutionary approach to education that empowers children to learn through their interests and passions, takes center stage in this enlightening discussion. Our guest, Mark Yusko , a renowned financial expert ...
Welcome to the Wild Life Unschooling Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of unschooling on the beautiful island of Madeira. Joining me is Sylvia, a special guest from " A Place to Be ," a freedom-based worldschooling hub opening in late Summer 2023. As the traditional school system struggles to keep up with the rapid changes of the 21st century, unschooling offers a refreshing alternative. We discuss how unschooling allows children to pursue their passions and develop crucial skills...
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Wild Life Unschooling Podcast! In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Cecile and Jesper Conrad, also known as The Conrad Family, who have embraced a remarkable approach to education and parenting—radical unschooling. Join us as we dive deep into their fascinating journey and explore the empowering concept of freedom in education. Cecile and Jesper share their personal experiences and insights, shedding light on how they have chosen to break awa...
Are you ready to challenge conventional notions of education? Join host Alexandra Kons on the Wild Life Unschooling Podcast as she sits down with Joe Crossley, the visionary mind behind Astral Projekt, a creative production studio focused on new media art and realtime technologies. Prepare to be inspired as Joe shares his personal journey through unschooling, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of democratic schools. In this captivating episode, Joe takes us on a virtual tour of his li...
In this episode of the Wild Life Unschooling Podcast, we are joined by Rita Trombin , an Environmental Psychologist at Biofilia specialized in the impact of architecture, interior design, and the environment on learning and health. Rita shares her expertise and insights on how our built environment can support and enhance these crucial aspects of our lives. Together with our host, Alex, we explore the fascinating connection between design and well-being. Rita emphasizes the importance of thought...
