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Free yourself so you and your family can live a self-directed life that resonates with your beliefs and aspirations.  Cecilie & Jesper Conrad, parents to 4, have been full-time traveling since 2018 &  unschooling for +10 years. Every Thursday, they host insightful conversations with their expert guests, exploring topics such as Personal Freedom, Parenting, Unschooling, Traveling, Money, Personal Development, and what it means to live a self-directed life.Tune in weekly for a refreshing dose of inspiration and practical wisdom. And witness the Conrads' unwavering commitment to living life on their own terms.

Self Directed Cecilie & Jesper Conrad

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Free yourself so you and your family can live a self-directed life that resonates with your beliefs and aspirations.  Cecilie & Jesper Conrad, parents to 4, have been full-time traveling since 2018 &  unschooling for +10 years. Every Thursday, they host insightful conversations with their expert guests, exploring topics such as Personal Freedom, Parenting, Unschooling, Traveling, Money, Personal Development, and what it means to live a self-directed life.Tune in weekly for a refreshing dose of inspiration and practical wisdom. And witness the Conrads' unwavering commitment to living life on their own terms.

    #69 Ashley Logsdon | Mama Says Namaste: Nurturing Mindful Connections in Family Life

    #69 Ashley Logsdon | Mama Says Namaste: Nurturing Mindful Connections in Family Life

    Send us a Text Message.Ashley Logsdon, founder of "Mama Says Namaste," is a family coach, podcaster, and blogger dedicated to helping families create intentional, meaningful connections. She provides practical advice on parenting, marriage, homeschooling, and work-life balance, emphasizing communication, personal growth, and aligning family life with core values.Join us for an inspiring podcast episode where Ashley shares her journey, focusing on the intersection of parenting, relationships, ...

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #68 Gregory B. Sadler | Self-Directed Learning in Philosophy: Bridging Ancient and Modern Wisdom

    #68 Gregory B. Sadler | Self-Directed Learning in Philosophy: Bridging Ancient and Modern Wisdom

    Send us a Text Message.Gregory B. Sadler has taught and designed Philosophy, Humanities, Religious Studies, Literature, and Critical Thinking courses for over 20 years. Jesper became interested in Greg's work when he searched for Self-Directed Learning and, by chance, found Greg's YouTube channel dedicated to self-directed learning in Philosophy. Greg Sadler brings a fresh perspective to our lively discussion on how ancient wisdom parallels modern self-help and the ever-evolving ed...

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #67 Laura Grace Weldon | Free Range Learning

    #67 Laura Grace Weldon | Free Range Learning

    Send us a Text Message.Join us for an in-depth talk with Laura Grace Weldon, who has written a handbook on natural education titled Free Range Learning. Together, we dive into the transformative world of free-range learning.Laura shares her profound insights on how natural learning processes can significantly benefit children, contrasting it with the restrictive norms of traditional schooling.The discussion explores the concept of unschooling, emphasizing the importance of preserving a child'...

    • 52 min
    #66 Sue Elvis | Live a radical life of unconditional love

    #66 Sue Elvis | Live a radical life of unconditional love

    Send us a Text Message.Discover the essence of unconditional love and its profound impact on parenting and education as we welcome back Sue Elvis for another heartening conversation.This episode peels back the layers of what it truly means to love our children without conditions, exploring the intersection of this powerful emotion with the unschooling philosophy.Sue delves into how respecting our children's individuality and passions is not just about meeting homeschooling legalities but abou...

    • 1 hr 19 min
    #65 Sue Elvis | Stories of an Unschooling Family

    #65 Sue Elvis | Stories of an Unschooling Family

    Send us a Text Message.Sue Elvis from StoriesOfAnUnschoolingFamily.com shares her fascinating journey through unschooling her children. Sue shares how she strikes a balance between fostering her children's individual passions and engaging in collective family activities, creating a harmonious learning environment free from the constraints of traditional education. Listen in as she describes the significance of being present, especially in the mornings, and how she integrates her interes...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    #64 Sue Patterson | UnschoolingMom2Mom - Connect more with your kids

    #64 Sue Patterson | UnschoolingMom2Mom - Connect more with your kids

    Send us a Text Message.As I watched the light gradually fade from my child's eyes with each passing school day, I knew a change was necessary. This episode chronicles Sue's own metamorphosis from a traditional suburban parent trapped within the confines of the schooling system to a fervent unschooling evangelist.Sue bravely shares the trials and triumphs of her journey, offering a raw and insightful look at the necessity of preserving a child's innate curiosity and zest for learning that conv...

    • 1 hr 5 min

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