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113: Luz Olid and David Caballero | Education Evolution: Beyond Traditional Schooling
Luz and David from Evolving Education explore alternative learning models, uncovering how children learn best beyond traditional schooling and rigid systems.
112: Iris Chen | Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent
What happens when a tiger mom meets unschooling? Iris Chen, author of Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent, shares how she shifted from a strict, high-expectation parenting style to a trust-based approach.
111: Anne Kirketerp | Craft Psychology: The Link Between Crafting & Wellbeing
The moment you carve, knit, bake or start folding paper, something remarkable happens in your brain. The anxious spiral of thoughts quiets, stress hormones recede, and you enter a state that Dr. Anne Kirketerp calls "meaningful self-forgetfulness."
110: Asger Leth | Beyond the 9 to 5 – Finding Freedom & Creating a Space for Deep Conversations & Real Connections
"The moments I remember being truly happy were never when I was living a normal life. It was always when I was out there, challenging myself, embracing uncertainty, and risking everything for something meaningful." – Asger Leth
109: Dennis Nørmark | Are We Really Free? Pseudo-Work & Unfreedom: How Work & Society Keep Us Trapped
Much of modern work is defined by routine, efficiency targets, and the need to appear productive. But how much of it is actually necessary?
108: Manisha Snoyer | Unschooling, Community & Rethinking Education
Traditional education often fails to nurture curiosity, creativity, and deep engagement. We discuss homeschooling, unschooling, and modular education, breaking down how families can step away from rigid school structures and embrace natural and meaningful learning.
107: Jessica Joelle Alexander | The Danish Way of Parenting
Why do Danish kids seem so calm and happy? Jessica Joelle Alexander shares the secret behind the 'Danish Way' of parenting and how it shapes children’s resilience and well-being.
106: Essie Richards | Breaking Free: Unschooling and Reimagining Education in the UK
How can unschooling create a safe and empowering educational path for children? In this episode, we talk with Essie Richards about her transformative journey from traditional schooling to unschooling in rural Cornwall, UK.
105: Sugata Mitra | How Learning Emerges Naturally Through Self-Organizing Systems
Discover how learning emerges naturally with Sugata Mitra, the visionary behind the 'Hole in the Wall' experiment. Explore self-organizing systems, unschooling, and the future of education in a world shaped by curiosity and technology.
104: Dola Dasgupta | Unschooling in India: Embracing Choice and Navigating Challenges
How does homeschooling fit into India’s diverse cultural and educational landscape? In this episode, Dola Dasgupta shares her perspective on the challenges and freedoms of homeschooling and unschooling in a country where formal education is highly valued.
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