Best Ashley Logsdon Podcasts (2024)

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#69 Ashley Logsdon | Mama Says Namaste: Nurturing Mindful Connections in Family Life 1:03:51

16d ago1:03:51

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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 w…

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#72 Nikolaj Astrup Madsen | Traveling village 58:12

2d ago58:12

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Send us a Text Message. When you think of family vacations, you might envision crowded theme parks or beachside resorts. But what if the journey itself became a communal adventure? Joining us on the show is Nikolaj Astrup Madsen, one of the founders behind the fascinating Traveling Village concept. He unfolds the story of 20 families who traded the…

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Da Ladies #9 | Navigating Parenting Conflicts 1:14:34

10h ago1:14:34

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we dive into parenting conflicts and discover how embracing disagreements can strengthen family bonds. We share our insights on handling conflicts, especially within unschooling and conscious parenting. We discuss Luna's journey toward a conflict-free home, proving that avoiding conflicts doesn't mean suppressing …

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Taking A Pause and Digging Deep 16:55

5d ago16:55

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Our lives have seasons, and it's time for a hiatus from the podcast and a focus on family as we welcome many new shifts this summer. Join us for our last podcast for a while where we leave you with some questions to ponder and to determine what season you are in, and what might be time to pull back from as you give more elsewhere.…

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#71 Sue Elvis | Intuition and Independence: Unschooling Tips and Practical Advice 1:20:32

2d ago1:20:32

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Send us a Text Message. Sue Elvis is an Australian author, blogger, and podcaster renowned for her work in the unschooling community. She runs the blog "Stories of an Unschooling Family," where she shares her experiences and insights about unschooling and radical parenting. Join us as we welcome Sue Elvis back for her third visit and discuss the in…

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#70 Laura Grace Weldon | Rethinking Education: Unschooling and Parenting in a Digital Age. 1:10:53

9d ago1:10:53

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Send us a Text Message. Laura Grace Weldon is an acclaimed author and educator known for her book "Free Range Learning." She advocates for holistic, learner-centered education and promotes the benefits of creative, unstructured learning environments. Laura's work emphasizes nurturing curiosity and fostering lifelong learning outside traditional cla…

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The Flourishing Life Blueprint 23:39

15d ago23:39

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Are you seeking a plan to create a life you truly love and don't want to escape from? Do you want to dive deep into the essence of what you provide for your family and develop the tools to cultivate a flourishing life? Join us in this episode where we discuss group coaching and the 7-week Flourishing Life Blueprint I'm launching in June. We'll cove…

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#68 Gregory B. Sadler | Self-Directed Learning in Philosophy: Bridging Ancient and Modern Wisdom 1:03:13

23d ago1:03:13

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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. …

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Love and Let Be: The Impact of a Compassionate Heart Philosophy 22:34

29d ago22:34

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Love without ownership - can you love someone and let go of the outcome? In this episode, we discuss the concept of love without ownership and recognizing the impact of our actions on others. When it comes to navigating relationships with people or animals, we talk about the importance of the abundance mentality and letting go. What, truly, is comp…

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#67 Laura Grace Weldon | Free Range Learning 52:21

30d ago52:21

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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…

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#66 Sue Elvis | Live a radical life of unconditional love 1:19:24

1M ago1:19:24

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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 unscho…

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Does My Personality Change Over Time? 29:19

1M ago29:19

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I get asked this question a lot as a relationships coach who specializes in helping people understand their personality styles. And the answer isn't a simple yes or no. It's a lesson in self-awareness and evolution, and this week Nathan and I dig into my mentor's blog post on the "The Lifecycles of Strength" and the many stages we go through as we …

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#65 Sue Elvis | Stories of an Unschooling Family 1:09:58

1M ago1:09:58

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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 tradi…

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#64 Sue Patterson | UnschoolingMom2Mom - Connect more with your kids 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

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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 …

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Da Ladies #8 | Embracing Curiosity: Unschooling as a Path to Authentic Learning 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

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Send us a Text Message. Watching my children one lazy afternoon, unburdened by timetables and homework, I was struck by their innate curiosity. We embrace and celebrate this very authenticity in our little ones in our latest podcast episode. With my fellow wise women Carla, Sarah, and Luna, we weave a conversation around the unschooling movement—a …

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"What I Like" is just the first step 23:41

2M ago23:41

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In this episode, Nathan and I dive deep into exploring the balance between knowing what you like and being open to what's working for you. We share our perspectives on the delicate dance of embracing our likes while also being open to new opportunities for growth and connection. What happens when we get stuck in our ways, and how can we navigate th…

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#63 Rachel Rainbolt (Sage Family) | The Art of Parenting and Learning Without a Classroom 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Send us a Text Message. When the world we've carefully crafted for our children comes into full bloom, it's nothing short of magical. Rachel Rainbolt joined us to share the rich tapestry of her family's journey through attachment parenting to the liberating philosophy of unschooling. Her reflections give us a window into how her children flourished…

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#62 Dr. Gordon Neufeld | Hold On To Your Kids: Unveiling the Power of Parental Attachment 58:14

2M ago58:14

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Send us a Text Message. We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dr. Gordon Neufeld's seminal book, "Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Matter More Than Peers," which he co-wrote with Dr. Gabor Maté. Gordon's work has transformed our understanding of child development through the lens of parental attachment. In this episode, Gordon shares the critical i…

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Working From Home Is So Overrated 29:01

3M ago29:01

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I was 34 years old and at my wit's end with a 3, 6, and 9-year-old, trying to navigate juggling work and motherhood at the same time. I wrote a blog post then, and, looking back at it now, my heart goes out to that mama I was 8 years ago! So I updated the blog post and asked Nathan to come on and do an episode now, in hindsight, about working from …

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#61 Patricia Lohan | Fun with Feng Shui: A Path to Harmony and Empowerment for Self-Directed Living 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Send us a Text Message. Do you respect yourself and the places you spend time in? Jesper shares his own journey from skepticism to "Hey, that is cool." When Jesper first heard about feng shui, he thought it was a weird mumbo jumbo since he had learned to love it. It is a great way to use the energy in your house. For this episode, we have invited F…

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#60 What about the social life of an unschooler | Sam KingDavis asks us anything 58:15

3M ago58:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this special Ask Us Anything episode, we welcome back Sam KingDavis, the renowned street artist from Prague whom we interviewed for episode #17. Sam had many questions about unschooling, so we invited him to ask us anything for this episode. Together with Sam, we embark on a detailed exploration of how unschooling impacts…

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The One Approach to Learning We Can All Get Behind 30:53

3M ago30:53

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Back in 2018, I wrote a blog post about my perspective on learning together as a family that transcends all educational models and is simply a lifestyle approach. Today, we reflect back on how much this model of "Functional Education" has served us well over the years, and break down the acronym of "FUNCTION" to dig into what it really looks like. …

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#59 Four Arrows | Embracing Indigenous Wisdom, Sustainable Living, and the Journey to 'Enoughness' 45:10

3M ago45:10

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a riveting episode that journeys into the heart of Indigenous wisdom with Don Trent Jacobs, known affectionately as Four Arrows, a beacon of Lakota teachings and a profound advocate for American Indian rights. Four Arrows invites us into his world, sharing the story behind his evocative Lakota name, Wahinkpe Topa…

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#58 - Dr. Karin Lubin & Randy Crutcher | Shaping a Purposeful Life Through Passion and Health 57:40

3M ago57:40

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Send us a Text Message. Jesper met Dr. Karin Lubin and Randy Crutcher when he worked as the marketing director for The Passion Test. Working on this wonderful project has been a life-changing journey of finding and following our true passions. Cecilie and Jesper probably wouldn't be full-time travelers without The Passion Test. It's life-changing—g…

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Do you have a family vision? 27:59

3M ago27:59

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If you haven't ever discussed what "home" looks and feels like to you, how will you know when you're there? We spend a lot of time in business looking at things like a vision statement, team meetings, and showing up in our best light. Yet how often do we give this same intention at home? We dive into our foundational post on "family vision" that we…

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#57 - Lucy Aitkenread | Being a parent is a gateway to Self-Discovery: A Journey Towards Community, Connection, and Healing 53:11

3M ago53:11

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Send us a Text Message. When Lucy AitkenRead swapped the serenity of her yurt for the lively hum of town life, it wasn't just a change of scenery—it was a pivotal shift in her family's journey. Our conversation with Lucy delves into how this move, prompted by a craving for community and connection, wasn't solely for her children's benefit. It also …

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#56 - Jessica Jacobs | Ditchschool: Passion-Driven Learning and Early College Experience 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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Send us a Text Message. Ditch School, where unschooling meets early college, challenging educational norms. Jessica Jacobs is the founder of Ditch School. Jessica's sons' quest for knowledge led them beyond the confines of traditional schooling to embrace unschooling, paired with early college experiences. She challenges the status quo, advocating …

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The 3 Tenets of Showing Up 23:34

4M ago23:34

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In today's episode, we're diving into the three steps of "showing up" in your relationships - whether it's with your partner, your kids, your family, or your friends. Are you willing to embrace who you are right now, to own your past, and realize it doesn't have to dictate your future? We explore the first step - "looking inward" - and discuss the …

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#55 - Sandra Dodd | The Unforeseen Benefits of Unschooling - Healing past traumas 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

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Send us a Text Message. Unschooling profoundly impacts both children and parents. For many parents, the process of deschooling themselves is a journey of personal growth and healing. By allowing your children to thrive free from academic pressures, you also foster a unique space for parental reflection and development. Together with Sandra Dodd, we…

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Better Dad Podcast # 1: Conflicts and how we solve them! 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Send us a Text Message. Jesper Conrad and Martin Cooke have started The Better Dad Institute. This episode is the first of their podcast series, which is simply called 'Better Dad Podcast.' The goal is to explore topics together, daring to be vulnerable and sharing. A Podcast version of what goes on in The Better Dad Circles. Details about this epi…

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#54 - Sandra Dodd | Unschooling thoughts on gaming, YouTube and the internet 55:57

4M ago55:57

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Send us a Text Message. Where do you stand on gaming, YouTube, and the internet? It is a difficult subject. So many thoughts and strategies. Together with Sandra Dodd, we explore the complexities of the digital age with an open mind. We hope this episode will help you redefine parental boundaries, encourage independent thinking, and cultivate a rel…

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Da Ladies #7 | Embracing Unschooling: Practical Strategies for Nurturing Self-Directed Learners 1:20:03

4M ago1:20:03

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Send us a Text Message. We explore practical strategies for nurturing our children's natural curiosity and love of learning. Together with my three friends—Sarah Bealel, Carla Martinez, and Luna Maj Vestergaard, we get hands-on, shedding light on how unschooling unfolds in daily life. We share insights into how children learn to read without formal…

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A New Take on Yearly Goals and Intentions 30:09

4M ago30:09

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Join us in Episode 335 as Nathan and I delve into the power of setting intentions and our word of the year for 2024. We explore the shift from traditional goal setting to focusing on the feelings we want to achieve and the people we want to become. We go over our words and intentions from the past decade with true examples of how it's impacted our …

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#53 - Jo Isaac | The Transformative Power of Self-Directed Education 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

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Send us a Text Message. "I remember the day I threw the school bell out the window – figuratively, of course. It marked my family's leap into unschooling." Jo Isaac shares her journey through the transformative world of self-directed learning, where children lead, and education is as dynamic as the rhythms of life itself. Stepping away from the con…

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#52 Robyn Coburn | From Doubt to Devotion The Unschooling Transformation 25:35

5M ago25:35

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Send us a Text Message. Robin Coburn shares her journey from doubting to advocating the unschooling movement. Together, we uncover the beauty of reshaping family dynamics and nurturing a bond with children that is rooted in patience, openness, and understanding. Through Robin's narrative, you'll witness how unschooling paves the way for a non-autho…

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Breaking Down Judgment 41:03

5M ago41:03

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This week we dig into a listener question - how do you navigate judging others - especially when you see poor parenting decisions being made that affect the kids? We hit on 3 tools to help you navigate judgment and shift the focus to the ripple effect of your impact as we share about the lasting legacy inspired by my father's and my favorite quote.…

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#51 Akilah S. Richards | Raising Free People - Unschooling from a Black Perspective 50:08

5M ago50:08

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Send us a Text Message. Akilah S. Richards guides us through her transformative journey, highlighting the significance of unschooling seen from a Black perspective. We navigate the challenges faced in the unschooling journey, especially within the context of Black families. Akilah underscores the importance of nurturing creativity, autonomy, and pl…

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#50 - Eric Balance | Crafting a Conscious, Intentional Life - From Addiction to Purpose 58:48

5M ago58:48

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Send us a Text Message. We received an email asking if we were up for recording an episode with Eric Balance. We are living in a yes mode, so here is our talk with Eric. Eric has been through a transformative journey from a heavy addiction to dedicating his life to helping people live a more spiritual life. To embrace his own big life changes, he c…

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Walking Dad Home: Lessons On Grieving 22:34

5M ago22:34

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In our latest episode of Mama Says Namaste, my husband Nathan and I open up about navigating life's unexpected seasons as a family, and the impact of a recent family diagnosis. We share how we find strength and solace during difficult times, along with the importance of family connections in facing challenges head-on. Here are a few teasers about w…

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#49 - Q&A Episode with Just Josie | Journey into Unschooling and the Heart of Parenting 1:17:12

5M ago1:17:12

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Send us a Text Message. We got an email with great questions from a listener. Instead of a long email answer, we invited Josie to interview us for an episode. Josie doesn't use her last name, so we lovingly call her Just Josie :) Josie is navigating the tides of raising young children while embracing the principles of unschooling. Josie's tale of t…

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#48 - Blake Boles | Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School? 1:18:50

5M ago1:18:50

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Send us a Text Message. Blake Boles is an unschooling advocate and author of the book 'Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School' he also runs transformative teen programs called Unschool Adventures. In this episode, we also explore the transformative power of alternative education. We examine the conventional education system's limitations and…

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#47 Dean Bokhari | Balancing Work, Values, and Fulfilment: A Life's Manual 1:38:02

6M ago1:38:02

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Send us a Text Message. Dean Bokhari, the innovative creator of Flash Books. Dean shares his journey from avid reader to pioneering a new way of consuming literature, offering a lifeline for those strapped for time but eager to dive into self-help and business books. Our conversation takes a significant turn as we address the topic of masculinity a…

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Da Ladies #6 | Da Ladies Kinda Hate Christmas 1:38:46

6M ago1:38:46

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Send us a Text Message. Join Cecilie, Carla, Luna, and Sarah for a heartfelt and insightful discussion about the complexities of Christmas, as we delve into its many layers. In this episode, we confront the often overwhelming emotions associated with the holiday season, from the stress of consumerism to the intricate family dynamics. We candidly sh…

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#46 Kelly Halldorson | The Unschool Bus that inspired our travels 1:56:01

6M ago1:56:01

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Send us a Text Message. Few experiences rival the thrill of breaking the shackles of conventional life and embracing the open road. Our guest, Kelly Halldorson, and her family did just that, converting a school bus into a mobile home and traversing through 35 states over three years. Kelly called their project The Unschool Bus, and they inspired us…

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Unwrap Peace and Find Your Fun 26:02

6M ago26:02

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If the holiday season feels like overwhelm, stress and obligation, this is the episode for you. Yes, so often you can do so much more when you simplify and focus on what your true desires are for this season. We share some tips on how to get the most out of the holidays while recognizing this time is just an amplification of the crazy that can hit …

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#45 Karen Ricks | Embracing Unschooling: Karen's Transformative Journey from the US to Japan and Beyond 1:42:44

6M ago1:42:44

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Karen Ricks, a brave woman who relocated from the US to Japan, reshaping her life and changing her perspective on education. Her journey is an invitation to a new world where societal expectations about education and productivity are dismissed, and personal goals are set free from the need for external validation. From …

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Creative Gift Giving With An Impact 32:38

6M ago32:38

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In this episode of Mama Says Namaste, Nathan and I dive deep into understanding personality styles and the perfect gifts for each one. Do you struggle with striking the right chord with your gift-giving? We lay out gifts for every personality style, and some creative and out-of-the-box ideas. Plus, we keep in mind the impact - on the people AND the…

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#44 - Randall Hardy | Breaking Barriers: How to Have a Respectful Approach to Parenting 1:40:38

6M ago1:40:38

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Send us a Text Message. Randall Hardy joins us for a conversation on the complexities of parenting and the journey to adulthood. Randall shares insights from his own parenting journey; and together, we promise to redefine your understanding of 'childism', family dynamics, and preparing children for adulthood. You'll learn to identify and rectify th…

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Da Ladies #5 | Challenging Societal Norms: Navigating the Transition to Unschooling 1:39:14

7M ago1:39:14

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered that societal norms and structures may be limiting your autonomy? Join Cecilie, Carla, Luna, and Sarah, when they challenge these conventions and explore the empowering nature of leading a values-based life. We discuss how unschooling - a deviation from the norm, sparks enlightening conversations and…

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#43 Pat Farenga | Shaping Lifelong Learning: The Power and Potential of Unschooling 1:39:42

7M ago1:39:42

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Send us a Text Message. Dive into an enlightening episode of our podcast where we explore the transformative world of alternative education models with Patrick Farenga, a luminary in the homeschooling and unschooling arena. This episode promises an in-depth look at the evolution of education, from traditional classrooms to innovative concepts like …

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