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Radical Learning Talks

Radical Learning

Radical Learning Talks is a bi-weekly podcast where Sari González and Becka Koritz explore different unschooling/deschooling/conscious parenting topics with the focus of shifting the way we think about education, learning, parenting, relationships, community and much more. Sari and Becka are unschooling mamas, parent coaches and leaders in the self-directed education movement. They provide support at the intersection of unschooling, parenting, relationships and community building through various

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100. Gathering the Courage to Step Into the Unknown

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/10/03

In this milestone conversation, we reflect on what courage has meant in our lives and in the journey of unschooling, deschooling, and liberated living. We explore the relationship between fear and courage, the difference between vulnerability and fragility, and how small daily acts of bravery can lead to transformative leaps. We share personal stories of stepping into the unknown - from moving across continents to reshaping family life outside of conventional schooling—and how embracing fear can

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99. Family, Teachers & Tensions: Critiquing School...

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/09/19

This episode was born from a heartfelt question we received from a parent in our community. How do you navigate the strong feelings that come up when you’ve seen the harms of the school system - yet your family, friends, or even your kids might still choose school? And how do you handle the pushback when any criticism of school feels like an attack?We dive into the cultural clash at the heart of these questions: why critiques of school often feel personal, how to honor the good intentions of

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98. Raising Humans, Not Blueprints

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/09/05

What happens when our hopes for a better world start turning into expectations for our kids? We want the best for them, but when does care turn into control?In this episode, we dive into the tender line between modeling our values and molding our children, from activist parenting to fears about the future. How do we raise conscious kids without projecting our own dreams - or our despair? What does it mean to truly trust a young person’s path, and can we honor their light without trying to shape it

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97. Unschooling, Intuition & the Power of Pause w/...

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/08/22

What if learning isn’t about doing more, but about slowing down and remembering who we are?In this powerful conversation with our dear friend Chemay Morales-James - unschooling mama, community weaver, founder of My Reflection Matters Village, and land steward in Puerto Rico - we explore healing as the foundation of learning, leadership, and liberation.We explore what it means to truly decolonize - our systems, our bodies, our beliefs, and our nervous systems. From intuition and SenseThinking to the

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96. How to Trust the Process of Unschooling

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/08/08

What does it really mean to trust our kids - and ourselves? In this raw and tender episode, we respond to a listener’s question about how to move beyond the wobbles and into trust. We talk about the difference between trusting and controlling, and how fear, trauma, and societal conditioning make trust such a radical practice. From somatic wisdom and intuition to surrendering to nature and letting go of the need to know, this conversation invites us into deeper honesty, presence, and collaboration

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00:43:17

95. You Asked, We Answered: A Community Q&A

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/06/13

In this episode, we respond to our community’s questions from our recent survey. We talk about everything from navigating unsolicited advice, building family cultures rooted in mutual thriving, and supporting kids in burnout, to the complexities of screen time, finding offline community, and whether public schools can truly transform. As always, it’s not about having all the answers - it’s about being in the questions together. Tune in for heartfelt stories, practical reflections, and a peek into

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94. What If I’m Making the Wrong Decision For My Kid?

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/05/29

What if I’m making the wrong decision for my kid?That question haunts so many of us - especially when we step away from the norm. In this episode, we dive into the fears and self-doubts that often surface when parents begin unschooling or embrace self-directed learning. What if this choice backfires? What if my child doesn’t thrive? What if they blame me later? Together, we explore the deeper roots of these fears - our longing for safety, our survival programming, our cultural conditioning - and we

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00:25:48

93. Can I Really Do This Unschooling Thing?

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/05/16

“Can I really do this unschooling thing?”So many parents ask this, and it makes sense. We’ve been conditioned to measure, assess, and perform our parenting. But what if the first step to unschooling isn’t doing anything at all? In this episode, we talk about the pressure to get it right, the deep unlearning this path invites, and the power of pausing. What if unschooling begins with a symbolic sabbatical? A chance to reconnect with your kids, yourself, and the present moment - without the pressure

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92. Unschooling as Initiation w/ Chevanni Davids

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/05/02

What if unschooling isn’t just an educational choice, but a sacred initiation into presence, connection, and becoming? In this powerful and poetic conversation, we sit with Chevanni Davids: educator, father, ritualist, and founder of Reimagined Learning in South Africa. Together we explore the wild force of learning, the decolonization of time, and the radical tenderness required to hold the unknown. Chevanni invites us to reimagine unschooling not as an escape from systems, but as an embodied

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91. Decolonizing Education

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/04/18

What does it really mean to decolonize education? In this episode, we unpack the colonial roots of conventional schooling and explore how education systems around the world have been used to disconnect people from their bodies, cultures, intuition, and identities. We reflect on how these patterns affect all of us - and what it might look like to reclaim learning, relationships, and wholeness. This is a deeply personal and paradigm-shifting conversation about power, agency, and the possibility of

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90. Beyond Deschooling: Akilah S. Richards on Grief,...

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/04/04

What if deschooling wasn’t just about learning? What if it was also about grief, ritual, and honoring the life that unfolds when we stop trying to control it?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Akilah S. Richards - author of Raising Free People and longtime voice of liberation in learning and living. Akilah shares how her journey has moved beyond deschooling, into the work of tending grief, slowing down, and trusting what life is calling us toward.We explore: - Why grief and liberation

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00:39:36

89. Supporting Young People to Thrive in Uncertain Times

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/03/21

Right now, we’re living through a massive shift. Systems are crumbling, disempowerment is widespread, and uncertainty feels overwhelming. It’s no longer enough to just opt out of broken systems- we need to actively create something different. But how? How do we move beyond control, beyond fear, beyond what we’ve internalized, and instead reclaim agency for ourselves and the young people in our lives?This moment in history is calling us to do deep, internal work. The world is shifting, and our kids

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00:39:07

88. Dreaming & Deschooling to Build the Future We Want

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/03/07

In this episode, we dive deep into something that comes up again and again in our work and personal conversations: how to create a different way of being in the world. In a time marked by fear, division, and control, how can we move beyond pointing fingers at what’s wrong and instead orient ourselves toward what we actually want to create? How do we break free from binary thinking and conditioned behaviors that keep us stuck? And most importantly, how do we reconnect with ourselves, each other, and

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87. Can You Unschool If You Are Still in the System?

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/02/21

In this episode, we dive into a question we hear a lot: Can you still unschool if your kids have to be in the system? Spoiler alert…yes, you can.Today we break down the challenges of unschooling while navigating school life, whether it’s because of legal stuff, financial realities, or even your kid’s own choice to go to school. We talk about how deschooling is always possible, why parental advocacy matters, and how to work through all that "schoolish" conditioning, even if school’s part of your

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86. Beyond Drop-Off: What It Takes to Build Thriving...

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/02/07

In this episode of RLT we explore what truly makes self-directed learning communities thrive, and why so many struggle. Parents often enter these spaces expecting an alternative to school, yet unknowingly bring a schoolish mindset with them. But SDE isn’t just about where kids learn; it’s about shifting how we relate to learning, power, and community.In this episode, we unpack shared accountability, deschooling work for adults, and the hidden labor of running learning centers. How can parents move

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85. Unschooling/Homeschooling During Life’s Tough Times

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/01/24

Life is messy—grief, financial struggles, or just the everyday unpredictability. But what happens when you’re navigating homeschooling, unschooling, or life outside conventional systems in the middle of it all?In this episode, we dive into how tough times can shape our kids’ learning in ways we might not expect. We share personal stories, meaningful insights, and practical tips to help you turn life’s messiest moments into opportunities for connection, growth, and resilience.This is about

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84. Self-Care as a Tool for Family Care When Unschooling

Radical Learning Talks ·

2025/01/10

How do we prioritize self-care while unschooling?As unschooling families, we often find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities, meeting the needs of our children, and rethinking everything we thought we knew about education and parenting. But where does that leave us? How do we make space for joy, rest, and personal growth without falling into burnout or guilt? In this episode, we explore practical, compassionate ways to redefine self-care and balance. Together, we unpack the myths around

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83. Living Without the Shadow of School

Radical Learning Talks ·

2024/12/27

What happens when we let go of the shadow of schooling and simply live? In this episode, we reflect on the liberating journey of moving beyond school-based expectations, comparisons, and pressures. We discuss the challenges unschooling parents often face, from societal conditioning to the fear of “not doing enough,” and how embracing a mindset of trust and presence can transform family life. We also explore how shifting focus from productivity to relationships and community can lead to a freer, more

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82. What's Wrong with the School System?

Radical Learning Talks ·

2024/12/13

Have you ever wondered why the school system looks the way it does—and if it’s really serving our kids? In this episode, we dive into the history of conventional education and how it was designed to prioritize obedience over curiosity. We explore the lasting impact this has on children, families, and society, and discuss why it’s time to shift toward education that centers relationships, individuality, and respect for young people as full human beings. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply

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81. Autonomy and Youth Rights in Education

Radical Learning Talks ·

2024/11/29

Do kids today truly have the freedom to be themselves? In this episode, we explore youth rights and how the conventional education system often limits young people’s voices and agency. We discuss why it's essential to recognize and respect kids' inherent power and choice, especially in their own learning, and envision what authentically youth-centered education could look like. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply interested in challenging the status quo, this episode is for anyone who

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