Best Oliver Yates Podcasts (2024)

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#69 From burnout to thriving, with Lizzie in Hampshire, UK 54:55

3h ago54:55

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My guest today is Lizzie, who lives with her husband and three children, aged 8, 9 and 12 in Hampshire in the UK. Lizzie’s family came to unschooling three years ago when their youngest son, who is diagnosed Autistic PDA was in burnout after a very difficult time at school. Now, both her sons are unschooled, whilst their daughter has chosen to stay…

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The importance of industry associations with Wealthsimple's Jess Oliver 1:08:11

5d ago1:08:11

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Join us as we talk with Wealthsimple’s Jess Oliver about the importance of industry associations and their role in shaping fintech. Jess also shares what’s underrated about Wealthsimple, her insights on fintech vs. traditional financial institutions, and how her experience in politics and hospitality has shaped her unique perspective. If you enjoye…

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#68 Unschooling and neurodiversity—the power of community and keeping our own balance, with Melissa Crockett-Joyoue in New Zealand 52:44

15d ago52:44

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Today I'm chatting with Melissa Crockett-Joyoue from New Zealand. Melissa was on the podcast about two years ago, so it’s great to catch up with her again. Melissa and her partner have two neurodivergent children, who are now 6 and 9 and they came to unschooling after their son had an extremely challenging time at school. We talk particularly about…

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#67 A journey back to ourselves, with Francine Wise in Kent, UK 48:34

30d ago48:34

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My guest today is Francine Wise. Francine lives in Kent in the UK with her husband and two daughters, who are 8 and 6. They chose this route when their eldest daughter was four years old and school just didn’t feel right. Francine tells us about how she imagined home education and learning would look and the process she went through of trying out l…

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Unlocking bitcoin with Shakepay CEO Jean Amiouny 53:05

1M ago53:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Shakepay CEO Jean Amiouny to explore the journey from founding Shakepay to its evolution into a broader financial services company. Jean shares insights on the future of bitcoin, the importance of customer feedback, and his unique perspectives on urban aesthetics. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and l…

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How regulation shapes Canada’s payment landscape with Apaylo CEO Ryan Yates 43:37

2M ago43:37

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This week, Alex sits down with Apaylo CEO Ryan Yates to explore how regulation is shaping Canada’s payment landscape. They dive into the challenges of securing a banking license, the impact of Canadian financial oversight on innovation, and the unique opportunities for payment service providers in the current market. If you enjoyed this episode, pl…

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#66 From Silicon Valley to roadschooling, with Stacey Yates Sellar in Scotland 45:07

3M ago45:07

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I’m chatting today with Stacey Yates Sellar, a Conscious Parenting Coach and author of Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child. Stacey and her husband have two boys, who are 13 and 10. Until four years ago, they lived and worked in California, but had many misgivings about the highly competitive schooling system. Eventually they decided to sell their h…

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The future of fintech innovation with Sue Britton 59:07

3M ago59:07

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If you've heard of fintech, you've likely heard of Sue Britton. This week, Alex sits down with Sue as to discuss her career journey, the future of credit unions, fostering innovation, life in Victoria B.C., and the future of fintech in Canada. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Your support he…

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#65 Helping our children follow their joy, with Melissa Miles McCarter in Missouri, US 44:49

4M ago44:49

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Today, my guest is Melissa Miles McCarter, who lives in Missouri with her husband and her 8-year-old daughter Willakate. Melissa worked as a college professor and chose not to put her daughter in school, realising that it wasn’t a system she would thrive in. She talks about what her own deschooling looked like and how she partners with her daughter…

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#64 Living, learning and healing, with Linsey, in the East Midlands, UK 49:22

4M ago49:22

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My guest today is Linsey, who lives in the UK with her partner and three children who are 10, 6 and 1 and a half. Her family’s journey to unschooling started when they decided to take their eldest son out of school after two years extremely difficult years. Linsey soon realised that a schooled approach wouldn’t work at home either, so began to lean…

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Why Canada needs to invest in competition with Keldon Bester 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of competition reform in Canada with Keldon Bester, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project (CAMP). Keldon shares his extensive knowledge and passion for fair markets, giving us a unique look at the current landscape of competition policy in Canada. If you liked this episode, please subs…

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#63 Finding our balance, embracing rest, and lots of self-compassion, with Claire Windmill in Devon, UK 52:20

5M ago52:20

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Today I’m chatting with Claire Windmill who lives in Devon in the UK with her husband and two children, who are seven and nine. Claire was a social worker and early years teacher and is now a parenting mentor and coach. She shares how her family came to unschooling after taking some time out to travel and they realised how much happier and less str…

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How a love for Jordans led to a career in fintech with Abraham Tachjian 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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Welcome to Season 2! We're excited to launch another season of our podcast, diving into the personal journeys of fintech leaders with our Executive Director, Alex Vronces at the helm. This week, we feature Abraham Tachjian, Canada's former open banking lead, to explore open banking, fintech, and surprisingly... Jordans? If you liked this episode, p…

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#62 Trusting our children, and learning to value rest and play, with Robyn Tamlin-Lea in New Zealand 46:45

5M ago46:45

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My guest today is Robyn Tamlin-Lea. Robyn is South African but now lives in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, with her husband and two children who are seven and three and a half. Robyn took her daughter out of school when she saw that already at a very early age, there was a strong narrative around academic expectations and her daughter not doing …

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#61 Honouring our children and learning to let go, with Danii Oliver in Texas 46:45

6M ago46:45

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This episode, I’m chatting with Danii Oliver, who lives in Texas with her husband and two children who are almost 6 and 11. Danii shares her story of leaving New York City behind in search of something new for and her and family, and to live a more gentle and connected life, which they now do on their permaculture farm in Texas. We talk about the d…

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David Roe, COO, Paramount Commerce 57:46

6M ago57:46

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Join us this week as we explore the innovative world of payments with David Roe, COO of Paramount Commerce, who shares insights on the evolution of payment technologies and Paramount's leading role in shaping the future of digital transactions. Discover how they navigate the balance between innovation, security, and regulatory compliance to redefin…

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#60 Unschooling and playful living, with Heidi Steel in West Sussex, UK 44:50

6M ago44:50

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In this episode. I’m delighted to chat with Heidi Steel who was first on the podcast in 2021. Heidi is a former teacher and has four children who are 16, 15, 12 and 9 and who have never been to school. Heidi shares what unschooling looks like for her family and we talk about the enormous value of play in children’s learning and development. And, am…

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Andrew Graham, Co-Founder & CEO, Borrowell 50:26

7M ago50:26

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After a brief hiatus, we're pleased to celebrate our 10th episode with the co-founder & CEO of Borrowell and a leading figure in the Canadian fintech scene, Andrew Graham. Hosted by Sue Britton, this episode dives into Andrew's journey with Borrowell, exploring how his background in finance and public policy has shaped the company's innovative appr…

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#59 Four of the most-asked questions I get about unschooling, with Esther Jones 28:38

7M ago28:38

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Once in a while it felt like it could be helpful to take a moment to answer some of the most common questions that I get. Of course, every family is completely different, so if any of these questions or worries are relevant to you, you might want to take my thoughts as a hopefully useful starting point for your own reflections. Let me know if this …

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#58 Unravelling our own stories to raise empowered children, with Adrienne Miller in Vancouver 53:17

7M ago53:17

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My guest today is Adrienne Miller who lives in Vancouver with her husband and three children who are 10, 7 and 4. Adrienne was a teacher, and realised when her oldest child turned school age that it wasn’t a choice they wanted for him. After growing up in a strict, religious home, Adrienne also shares her journey of unravelling her deep conditionin…

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Romi Kohli, VP, Development, PMO & Innovation, Everlink 58:29

8M ago58:29

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This week, Sue Britton is joined by Romi Kohli from Everlink. Romi shares insights from his journey through the fintech ecosystem, including his past roles, and his work on payment processing innovations. They delve into the challenges and opportunities within the payment systems, the impact of open banking, and Everlink's strategic partnerships th…

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#57 Embracing the ease of natural learning, with Julie Walter in Ontario, Canada 52:43

8M ago52:43

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Julie Walter from Ontario, Canada. Julie has three children who are 9, 11 and 13 and have never been to school. As a former teacher, Julie talks about how impacted she was by the differences between the resistant nature of learning in a classroom and the kind of natural learning she was seeing unfolding happily at…

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Yves-Gabriel (YG) Leboeuf, Founder & CEO, Flinks 55:08

8M ago55:08

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This week, Sue is joined by Yves-Gabriel (YG) Leboeuf, the Founder & CEO of Flinks. They discuss the critical balance between privacy and access in financial services, Flinks' role in secure data sharing, and its impact on the Canadian fintech ecosystem. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating on your preferred platform. Yo…

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Matías Maciel, CFO & Co-Founder, Rextie 56:37

8M ago56:37

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This week, host Sue Britton chats with Matías Maciel, the CFO and Co-Founder of Rextie. They delve into the innovative ways Rextie is transforming the financial sector and discuss the advantages of Rextie's platform compared to conventional foreign exchange approaches. Join us to learn about the fintech visionaries who are forging a new path in the…

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#56 Older unschoolers and the value of practising being yourself, with Missy Willis in North Carolina 52:39

8M ago52:39

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My guest today is Missy Willis from Charlotte, North Carolina. Missy is a former teacher who lives with her husband and two children, who are now 21 and 16. They chose to unschool when their eldest child reached school age as it felt like a better fit for their family. Missy’s experience in the classroom as a teacher had also made her question a mo…

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Richard Cromie, Founder, CEO & President, Paidiem 57:28

8M ago57:28

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This week, Sue interviews Richard Cromie, the brains behind Paidiem, a leader in the earned wage access sector. Richard shares the inspiration behind Paidiem and discusses its potential to reshape the Canadian financial landscape. For more insights and updates, visit fintechscanada.ca and follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fintechs-canad…

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Hamed Abbasi, CEO & Co-Founder of Plooto 45:47

9M ago45:47

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This week on "Fintechs, eh?", join host Sue Britton in a captivating session with Hamed Abbasi, CEO & Co-Founder of Plooto. They explore Hamed's journey from the inception of Plooto to its current prominence in the fintech industry, discussing its unique value proposition and strategic partnerships. Hamed sheds light on Plooto's focus across variou…

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#55 Deschooling and moving beyond our limiting beliefs, with Lucy Aitkenread in New Zealand 51:10

9M ago51:10

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Lucy Aitkenread. Lucy is originally from the UK, but 10 years ago, set off travelling with her partner Tim, and their two young daughters. They settled in New Zealand, which is where they live now. Their daughters are now 10 and 13 and haven’t been to school. So, today we talk about the culture of school and what …

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Hamed Arbabi, CEO & Founder of VoPay 37:58

9M ago37:58

37:58

In the first episode of the year, Sue Britton, CEO of Firefly Growth and a seasoned expert in the financial sector with over three decades of experience engages in an insightful dialogue with Hamed Arbabi, the Founder & CEO of VoPay. Learn more about VoPay, a leader in cutting-edge financial technology, transforming the Canadian business landscape …

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How do you create a seamless visitor experience? 29:29

9M ago29:29

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Whether it’s a world-class sporting arena, art gallery, music festival or museum, how do you create an experience for the end user that will keep them coming back for more? In this episode, we draw on experts from a variety of sectors to uncover what the key factors that go into creating a seamless visitor experience. Ross Calladine is Head of Busi…

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2023 Reflections with Alex Vronces, Executive Director at Fintechs Canada 56:59

9M ago56:59

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Wrap up the year with Sue Britton and Alex Vronces, Executive Director of Fintechs Canada. In the last episode 2023, Sue and Alex delve into the key milestones in Canadian banking this year, the factors behind Canada's slower adoption of open banking, and the 'Choose More' campaign's objectives and impact. Alex also addresses how Fintechs Canada ba…

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How do you create positive change in your business that lasts? 55:31

10M ago55:31

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Have you ever seen a vision for the future of your industry or noticed an alarming gap that you could create a solution for? Or have you ever found yourself wanting to create change to best suit the needs of everyone, but felt frustrated in your attempts, or didn't even know where to start or even how to get your stakeholders to buy into it? In thi…

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Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero 51:05

10M ago51:05

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Welcome to the latest episode of "Fintechs, eh?", a podcast that delves into the dynamic world of Canadian fintech innovators. In this episode, our host, Sue Britton, CEO of Firefly Growth and a fintech veteran with over 30 years in the financial industry, engages in a conversation with Faye Pang, the Canadian Country Manager for Xero. Sue and Faye…

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#54 Nature, freedom and slowing down, with Ruth Macallan in Zambia 53:45

10M ago53:45

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Today, my guest is Ruth Macallan. Originally from Edinburgh, Ruth now lives for most of the year in Zambia with her husband and her two children, who are 2 and 5. We talk about what Ruth’s child-led days look like, what it means to allow a child the freedom to go at their own pace, and how living in rural Zambia has helped Ruth to learn how to slow…

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Daniel Eberhard, CEO & Founder of KOHO 1:04:42

10M ago1:04:42

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Fintechs, eh?", a podcast that explores the vibrant world of Canadian fintech innovators. In this episode, our host, Sue Britton, CEO of Firefly Growth and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, engages in a deep dive conversation with Daniel Eberhard, Founder and CEO…

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How can we get to new ideas and solutions? 51:16

10M ago51:16

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Set against the backdrop of the prolific rise of AI and the pace of technology and innovations continuing at a pace, what is the best way to get to genuinely innovative and creative solutions? In this episode we delve into how design principles, and creative storytelling as well as new technology have been used in transformation projects, both larg…

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#53 Living, learning and thriving as a family, with Claire Gillespie in Hertfordshire, UK 52:15

10M ago52:15

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My guest today is Claire Gillespie from Hertfordshire in the UK. Claire lives with her husband and two sons, who are 15 and 13, and they’ve been unschooling for four years, after their oldest son asked to leave school. Amongst other things, we talk about the fascinating learning journeys children embark on when they’re in charge, how different we a…

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How do you make travel more accessible? 40:43

10M ago40:43

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A billion people - that’s 15% of the world’s population - live with some sort of disability, so ensuring equal access to travel is not just simply the right thing to do not just from an ethical standpoint but it’s also just good business. From temporary and permanent disabilities to impairments to speech, vision, hearing, communication, sensory pro…

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#52 Intentional deschooling and lining up with our values, with Daniel Moeller in Pennsylvania 55:32

11M ago55:32

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Today I’m chatting with Daniel Moeller from Pennsylvania. Daniel is a former teacher and has a 10-year old son, called Kai who has been unschooling for four years. Daniel came across unschooling whilst struggling himself to reconcile many parts of the school system, and in particular the power over dynamic that he was expected to conform to as a te…

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#51 A place of possibility - living, learning and healing beyond school, with Donna in East Sussex 48:38

11M ago48:38

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My guest today is Donna, from East Sussex in the UK. Donna has two daughters, who are 13 and 11. Her eldest daughter had always struggled with school, and it wasn’t until Covid that Donna realised just how deep the school stress was embedded in the whole family. Eventually feeling that there was no alternative but to try something different, she to…

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How do you design customer-centric operations/businesses? 35:06

11M ago35:06

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Happy customers means happy business right? So, how do you make sure that the customer’s voice isn’t lost in the maelstrom of all the moving parts of your business? A common failing across multiple sectors and industries and in this episode we discuss how you can overcome it. Joining our hosts Emily and Oli from Mima is our first guest, Derek Bisho…

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How do you create spaces for all? 35:16

11M ago35:16

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Welcome to episode one of Re:Design. In the first episode of the series we discover the fascinating world of human-centered design in two vastly different domains - museums and airports! In this captivating episode, we bring together two incredible guests: Fiona Slater, the Head of Access and Equity at Science Museum Group and Kirk Goodlet, Senior …

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Trailer 1:56

11M ago1:56

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In the ever-shifting landscape of innovation and evolution, "Re:Design”, a 6-part series by Mima, a design agency that anchors the essence of what truly propels our world forward: people. Dive into stimulating and fascinating conversations as Mima brings together experts and visionary thinkers from diverse industries together to unravel the power o…

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#50 Unravelling our stories, with Dr Emma Svanberg 52:57

11M ago52:57

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Today, I’m chatting with Dr Emma Svanberg. Emma is a clinical psychologist, author of Parenting For Humans and mother of two children. As well as exploring unschooling with her family, Emma helps other parents on their own parenting journeys. We talk about how the deeply held narratives we all have about ourselves often don’t serve us as parents, a…

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#49 Putting the relationship first, with Hayley in Derbyshire, UK 47:09

1y ago47:09

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My guest today is Hayley from Derbyshire in the UK. Hayley has four children, who are now 25, 22, 18 and 10, and her journey to unschooling started 14 years ago when her eldest child was 11. We talk about how unschooling is so much more than education. It’s about the importance of relationships, and of living in a way that feels coherent to us, and…

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#48 Unschooling our children and our own lives, with Holly from South Wales 42:11

1y ago42:11

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Holly from South Wales. Holly has three children, aged 9, 7, 5 and began unschooling three years ago, when her eldest started to struggle at school. Holly worked as a teacher, and shares her experience of transitioning from a schooled way of thinking about learning to unschooling. We chat about how this way of lif…

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#47 Consent-based parenting around the globe, with Fran Liberatore 52:32

1y ago52:32

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My guest today is Fran Liberatore. Fran is Italian but lives with her family between Bangkok, Maine and Sicily. Her children are now aged 10 and 12 and If you’d like to hear more from Fran you can also hear her in episode 12 of the podcast a couple of years ago. Today we talk about how Fran and her family have found community in the different cultu…

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#46 Unschooling and shifting our parenting paradigms, with Chelsea in LA 57:47

1y ago57:47

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Today, I’m chatting with Chelsea, who lives in LA with her husband and two sons, who are 10 and 6. Chelsea had never planned to unschool, and in fact her older son was very happy at a project-based school in his earlier years. She tells us about why they made this choice and what it has meant for her family. We talk in particular about how the pare…

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#45 Healing from school and holding our children's journeys lightly, with Rhonda Ziman in East Sussex 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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My guest today is Rhonda Ziman. Rhonda lives in East Sussex with her husband, 14-year-old stepdaughter and 11-year-old daughter. I’ve known Rhonda and her daughter Martha since last year, when her daughter finally left school after struggling to attend for a long time. Today, Rhonda talks about that time and how difficult it was. And she talks abou…

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#44 From high school teaching to unschooling, with Angela Harders in Maryland 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

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Today I'm chatting with Angela Harders who lives in Maryland with her two children, who are now 9 and 4. Angela was a public high school teacher for 12 years. And although she took her daughter out of school four years ago when her daughter was five, she continued to work as a public school teacher for three more years, until it felt too at odds wi…

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