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Self Directed

Cecilie & Jesper Conrad

Self Directed - A Podcast on Life, Learning, and Raising Free Thinkers. Hosts Cecilie and Jesper Conrad, full-time travellers since 2018 and parents of four, invite a new guest on the podcast every Thursday.

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68:28

#35 Jen Keefe | Unschooling and Mental Health: A...

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2023/09/28

🗓️ Recorded September 2st, 2023. 📍Saint-Nazaire Bridge, FranceJen 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,

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77:13

Da Ladies #3 - Navigating Social Challenges in the...

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2023/09/24

Unlock the secrets to successful socialization in the unschooling journey with us, your hosts, Cecilie Conrad, Carla Martinez, Sarah Beale, and Luna Maj. We promise to share our personal experiences, address your concerns, and provide invaluable insights that will help you foster a nurturing social environment for your unschooled child. We tackle tough issues head-on, including the challenge of building a social framework outside the traditional school system and the importance of fostering

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69:43

#34 Erika Davis-Pitre | Homeschooling as an Answer to...

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2023/09/20

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 the reasons why

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54:47

Special: Cecilie Conrad on raising Worldschoolers

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2023/09/19

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 alternative

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79:16

#33 - Randall Hardy | Challenging the State: A...

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2023/09/13

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 urges parents to be

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71:48

#32 - Pam Laricchia | Living Joyfully - Redefining...

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2023/09/06

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

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64:46

#31 - Cecilie & Jesper Conrad | Family Travel and...

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2023/08/30

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 how it is to live

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108:36

Da Ladies #2 - Unschooling and Parental Judgment

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2023/08/27

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the complexities of unschooling and the role of parental judgment, featuring Cecilie Conrad, Carla Martinez, Sarah Beale, and Luna Maj. We delve into real-life scenarios like encouraging good oral health without coercion and explore the delicate balance between setting boundaries and allowing freedom. Our discussion also tackles the challenges of parenting in public, managing judgment from other parents, and navigating difficult conversations with our

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70:21

#30 - Rachel Carlson | Unschooling and the Power of...

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2023/08/23

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

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19:24

Special: Raquy Danziger | Interview with the World...

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2023/08/20

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 RaquyHailing from unlikely Western roots, Raquy has distinguished herself as a unique phenomenon and earned a place of renown in the genre. She has collaborated and

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84:46

#29 Sarah Beale | Unschooling and the Pursuit of The...

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2023/08/16

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

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32:23

Special: Mark Lupan | How is a Handpan made?...

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2023/08/13

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 the instrument and

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84:01

#28 - Ann Hansen & Missy Willis | Exploring...

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2023/08/09

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

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Special: Jesper Conrad | Fatherhood, Worldtraveling &...

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2023/08/06

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 parenting style, free of

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#27 - Cecilie & Jesper Conrad | Alexandra Kons Asks...

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2023/08/02

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 knowledge around

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#26 - Janet Attwood | Tapping into the Divine...

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2023/07/26

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 and how it steered

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101:14

Da Ladies #1 | Da Ladies Fixing the world

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2023/07/23

Buckle up for a deep dive into the world of unschooling - an unconventional approach to education that is more of a lifelong journey than a destination. This is the first episode of 'Da Ladies Fixing the World" featuring Cecilie Conrad, Luna Maj Vestergaard, Carla Martinez, and Sarah Beale.Together we investigate the boundaries of Unschooling. Listen to our revelations on how unschooling continues to surprise us, even after years of practice. This episode is more than just a discussion on

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124:46

#25 - Sandra Dodd | Learn Nothing Day - Unschooling...

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2023/07/19

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

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#24 - Sari González & Becka Koritz | Radical...

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2023/07/12

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 Community in

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78:14

#23 - Summer Jean | Interview with a Grown Up...

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2023/07/05

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 schooling and

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