Best This Ain T Normal Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 270: Following Our Rhythm, Knowing When to Let Go 24:51

9M ago24:51

24:51

Whadddup, Listener homie! I hope you're listening to this final episode thinkin' Daang, Akilah really helped me get more aligned with the type of person I wanna be. Who are you now that you have experienced some of these conversations here on the podcast? My answer to that question is that I am more zoned in on the embodiment of the unschooling ski…

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Ep 269: Let's Notice How Whiteness Shows Up in Us Too, Boo! 29:27

9M ago29:27

29:27

Have you ever wondered how grief and loss might pave a pathway toward spiritual growth? In this penultimate episode of Fare of the Free Child podcast, I share with you the fourth path in my care package to this community. Sharing Season 9 reflections, Chemay Morales-James, Vanessa Molano, Jasai Madden, Stori, and I bring to life our experiences in …

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Ep 268: Freedom Is For Your Grown Ass Too! 31:14

9M ago31:14

31:14

Join Akilah as she journeys through the third path to Raising Free People: For Me not Them. Learn the languaging that helps you, the adult, the independent person, move through discovering confident autonomy and other themes that come through as you traverse the pathway of personal leadership. This week we continue our exploration into liberation a…

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Ep 267: It Ain't About Just Doing School Tings at Home! 44:58

9M ago44:58

44:58

Moving away from school-centric culture and the performances we got going on is a very real thing that one listener voiced and we're sharing it here in this episode. We're diving deep into this topic, addressing the importance of honoring our children's confident autonomy and moving away from the ingrained schoolishness we perform at home. We're ex…

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Ep 266: Starting a Journey of Trust and Discovery with Unschooling 8:16

10M ago8:16

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A 6-minute offering for the beginner’s path. Start a journey of discovery, trusting that learning comes from various sources - many of which can't be measured on a conventional scale. May this bonus 6-minute offering on Fare of the Free Child serve you well! Be sure to listen to Episode 265 for more on the starter/beginner path too! We're throwing …

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Ep 265: New to This; Not Quite True To This 42:58

10M ago42:58

42:58

If you've been searching and asking about some of the most innovative minds in the realm of unschooling, youth rights, and liberation, names like Zakkiyya Chase, Moji Yai, Lane Santa Cruz, and Dr. Sundiata should ring a bell. Some of our most listened-to early dialogues included ones with Ieishah Clelland-Lang and Lou Wilkerson. We detangled topics…

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A Titanic Of An Episode 1:47:27

10M ago1:47:27

1:47:27

What Up Folks!!! We're back in the building!!! I know it's been a little while but I promise it was well worth the waiting!!! In this episode we talk about... OceanGate Expeditions Lost Submarine and The Titanic Selective, Delayed, Misplace Outrage Scary Movie Recommendations Californian/Liberal Blaming The Zion Williamson Sage We also have a speci…

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The Cemetery Is Full Of Dreamers Bonus Episode 1:20:47

10M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

What Up Folks!!! As promised the bonus episode!!! Yo I named the episode what I named for a very specific reason. Just gonna have to check it to understand why... In this episode we talk about... Navigating Social Situations Find Hobbies You Enjoy Doing Alone Space To Be Your Authentic Self Breaking Gender Norms In A Relationship Setting Goals, Goi…

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Ep 264: From Schoolish to Sovereign to Savorist 36:16

10M ago36:16

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In this episode, we'll explore the concept of savorism, a term Akilah coined to savor the spaciousness, slowness, and richness that comes from integrated unschooling. Sit with us for storytime about how Akilah's family made the shift from conventional school to homeschooling to unschooling. It was an experience that caused her and her partner to pa…

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Ep 263: Unschooling as Resistance: A Look Back at Season One 27:35

10M ago27:35

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Ever wondered how unschooling and liberation work intersect? Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we delve into the first season of Fare of the Free Child podcast. We discuss my personal journey to unschooling and how moving away from a school-centric life connected to liberation work. In this episode, we give a special shout out to Jua…

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Ep 262: Gratitude, Growth, and Endings: A Tribute to the Unschooling Movement 20:36

11M ago20:36

20:36

What happens when we eulogize an elder who has guided us on our journey of unschooling, decolonizing education, and raising free people? Join me in this heartfelt final season as we celebrate the transformative energy of unschooling and the legacy of Self-Directed Education. Together, we'll explore the three containers of explainers, affirmations, …

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Ja Making Me Happy 2:14:58

11M ago2:14:58

2:14:58

What Up Folks!!! We're back with another episode!!!! Sorry we know it's been a little while but as you all know life comes at you fast!!! As always keeping the memory of the late great Carl aka The R&B Charlatan/R&B Drive-By alive!!! Yo in this episode just we get into... Life Update and Our Issues With Organized Religion Ja Morant and The Latest I…

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Dalai My Lama At A Birthday Party 1:46:15

1y ago1:46:15

1:46:15

What Up Folks!!! We're back with another dope episode!!! As always keeping the memory of the late great Carl aka The R&B Charlatan/R&B Drive-By alive!!! Yo in this episode just we get into... Trump's Indictment/Shitty Systems The Dalai Lama Kissing Incident Stealing From Our 25 year old selves Differences In Humor Kids Birthday Parties And The Exce…

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The New Normal 1:30:19

1y ago1:30:19

1:30:19

What Up Folks!!! We're back with another episode... Continuing season 5 and honoring the memory of the R&B Charlatan! Yo in this episode we get into... The Jonathan Majors incident over the weekend Politics As Usual Unacceptable Ways To Die The Story of H-E-B and much much more... As always we appreciate each and every single one of you that take t…

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See You Later... 1:14:19

1y ago1:14:19

1:14:19

What Up Folks... We are officially back. Some of you may not know why we were gone for as long as we were. Well... This is the episode you want to tune in to. For those that don't know... My brother... Check that... Our brother Carl aka The RnB Charlatan/Rnb Drive By passed away on 12/7/22. So as you can imagine it has taken awhile to decide whethe…

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Ep 261: Communal Care Ain’t Separate from Business Here! 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

44:08

Ahhh….what an accomplishment! Our penultimate season reaches it’s finale… and ya’ll what a season it has been!! Manifestation, magic, bridges, money as a tool, and the community that is MRM Village! We talk about how networking is actually all about creating community and linking up with folks who are willing to support each other’s missions. Chema…

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Ep 260: Vanessa Molano on Abundance as a We Thing, Not a Me Thing 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

49:58

What is abundance culture? And what does pausing have to do with sustained abundance? These are some of the questions Vanessa Molano (our resident party animal + book nerd) asks us to explore in this conversation. "I designed a spreadsheet to help you manage your bone$ and circulate that shit." - Vanessa Madd Question Askin' from this convo: What a…

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Ep 259: Tuning Into "Spiritual Tech" with Stori + Jasai of Alaiyo Waistbeads 43:03

1+ y ago43:03

43:03

In this episode, and through the season, we are inviting you to listen, to notice, and to feel through what these conversations evoke for you; within you. Madd Question Askin' What new language is forming for you? What are you resisting? What are you allowing? What are you reframing and reimagining? Are you already using spiritual tech in your life…

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Ep 258: Origin Stories | Remembering Some, Releasing Others 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

58:26

What is your connection to your origin story? Do you feel tied to your origin in ways that feel good and grounding? Or do you feel tethered to something that doesn’t quite feel like you? What do you think about when you read or hear the words Origin Story, anyway? Do you think about the start of your actual life? Or a particular relationship? A spe…

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Ep 257: Spirituality and Intuition in This Self-directed Life 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

This is the first episode of Season 9 and we’re delighted to dive into the work of shifting our spiritual and intuitive work to include our raising free people practice. This feels important because while some of us might already see the connection between our commitment to raising free people and the cultivation of our spiritual and intuitive prac…

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The Winston Box Son! 1:30:42

1+ y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

What Up Family!!! We're back with another dope episode!!! Today we have some special guest in the building! Wil and AP from The Winston Box stopped by to chop it up with the crew!!! For those that don't know we've been partnered with the fellas at The Winston Box for a few months now. The Winston Box is a subscription based clothing service for the…

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Big Dudes Need Love Too 1:38:19

1+ y ago1:38:19

1:38:19

What Up Folks!!! We are back with some more heat!!! Let's get to the topics shall we!!! 1.The Kansas City Serial Killer and The Texas Twins Held Captive by Their Mother 2.The Redeem Team Documentary On Netflix 3.Is Hip Hop Being Weaponized 4.Big Dudes Need Love Too 5.Dating in 2022 Yo! In the last episode we talked about exclusive bonus content on …

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Ep 256: Season 9 Preview - Tuning In To The Themes 6:52

1+ y ago6:52

6:52

As we continue our preparation for Season 9, you are invited to listen as Naaz (also known as Fatima) Mookadam tell us what showed up for her as she listened to Akilah S. Richards’s conversation with Dr. Crystal Menzies. You’ll hear much of that conversation in Season 9, so for now, hear Fatima’s insights and Akilah’s invitation to you. If you miss…

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Draymond!!! Throw Kanye in the Poole 2:34:28

1+ y ago2:34:28

2:34:28

What Up Folks!!! We're back with some more heat!!! In the beginning of the episode we talk about adding exclusive bonus content to Patreon, Apple Subscriptions, and Acast Subscriptions!!! Very excited to start this journey, hopefully you guys are too!!! Let's get into the topics! Topic List 1.Fuckye I mean Kanye and his latest bullshit 2.Draymond G…

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Ep 255: Season 9 Preview - Notes from the other side of the Pause 22:12

1+ y ago22:12

22:12

What's on the other side of a pause? Last season, we leaned into a focused pause, over and over, episode by episode. We also took that pause with us when the episode ended, and now we are ready to slow-walk our way into what arose for us, and for you. Listen as Naazneen (also known as Fatima) Mookadam and Akilah S. Richards speak to some of the the…

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The Court Episode 1:57:34

1+ y ago1:57:34

1:57:34

Yo!!! What's Good Party People!!! We are back with another episode!!! Yo in this one we get into the some of the shenanigan's TLSG and his lady experience on their anniversary night out. We continue discussing dating in 2022. Then Court(Me) gives an honest product review on The Gawk 3000!!! We also talk about the stigma around buying and using male…

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Communication Is Key 1:17:18

1+ y ago1:17:18

1:17:18

What Up Party People!!! We Are Back!!! Got another dope episode for you, so come on in!!! Sit back and kick it with the We Ain't Found Sh!t Crew!!! Yo in this one we basically talk about relationships. From dating, monogamy, to polyamorous lifestyle!!! We also get into male sex toys, setting expectations, and ownership in relationships. We wanted t…

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From Moscow With No Love 2:06:09

1+ y ago2:06:09

2:06:09

What's Good Folks!!! We're back after a brief hiatus!!! We've been working on some behind the scenes stuff which we mention in this episode!!! Anyway... In this episode we talk about the Brittney Griner case and her very heavy handed sentencing from a Russian court. We also talk about the four officers involved in the Breonna Taylor murdering final…

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Roe Roe Roe Us Back To The 60s 1:53:34

2y ago1:53:34

1:53:34

What Up Folks!!! We are back!!! Also back on our regular schedule. Yo!!! In this episode we talk about The Supreme Court rolling back Roe v Wade. We celebrate The R&B Charlatan's Birthday and if he's thought about trying things he never considered before. We also talk about R. Kelly getting sentenced, the migrants found in the 18 wheeler in San Ant…

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Setting All Types Of Boundaries!!! 1:44:29

2y ago1:44:29

1:44:29

What Up Folks!!! We're back with another episode!!! Yo this joint was kinda off the cuff... A freestyle if you will... We had topics but the pre podcast conversation was dope we had to keep it going!!! In this joints we start off by talking about setting boundaries in relationships. That's the romantic ones, friendships, work etc... Then we segue i…

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Business As Usual 1:45:57

2y ago1:45:57

1:45:57

What Up Folks!!! We are back with another hot hitter!!! Back together again after a brief hiatus. It's good to be back!!! Yo in the episode we get into the recent Mass Shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo, and several others that have happen in the recent weeks. We also dig into why nothing has been done to stop these shootings from happening in the first …

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Ep 254: Listening Party for ‘E. for Exploration 51:23

2y ago51:23

51:23

Grief. Avoidance. Funky energies. We’re wrapping up Season 8 with all kinds of feelings in the mix. How do we embrace or transform these feelings as they arise? That’s the pausewerk, and this week we arrive at E, for Exploration. “Noticing your behavior in that moment is about noticing that moment, which is really powerful. It grounds you in the no…

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Ep 253: E. for Exploration What are some resources you can tap into, based on where you are right now? 29:22

2y ago29:22

29:22

The second to last episode in season 8 is live, #fofcpod fam! This week’s inquiry is about the E (for Exploration) in our P.A.U.S.E. acronym. We’re also sharing some post-season offerings and spaces, so be sure to take notes on the things that perk your ears up! These spaces help us find community and connection and are tools to decolonize and revi…

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Zoomcast!!! Recorded 6.5.2020 47:26

2y ago47:26

47:26

What Up Folks!!! We Back!!! Sort of... Yo this joint was our first Zoomcast back in 2022!!! Mid Pandemic... Like the rest of you we were stuck in the house and couldn't get together to record so we did a few "Zoomcast"!!! Since TLSG is out of town we figure this is as good of a time as any to post the audio of those joint. Most of y'all probably mi…

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Ep 252: Listening Party for ‘S. for Sorting and Shedding 36:20

2y ago36:20

36:20

Peace #fofcpod fam! This week, Domari is in the buildin’ for our Listening Party Live Chat,and she and Akilah share some experiences and examples of zoning in on the letter S. in P.A.U.S.E. We also continue speaking about the differences between practice and process. As we question what Sorting and Shedding look like, our hosts share some examples …

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Ep 251: S. for Sorting and Shedding - What’s good for YOUR family? 14:10

2y ago14:10

14:10

This week in Episode 251, we droppin’ gems around the S. in P.A.U.S.E. S. is for Sorting and Shedding. Domari (put her links here as usual) starts us off with a nursery rhyme remix to remind us about the side effects of neglecting to slow it on down sometimes! This week, Akilah offers us seven distinctions between process and practice. She reminds …

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Ep 250 - Listening party for ‘U. for Understanding’ 45:56

2y ago45:56

45:56

Peace, #fofcpod fam! This week we’re still focused on the letter U for understanding as part of our P.A.U.S.E.werk. Domari (of Positive and Purposeful Parenting) and Akilah hosted the listening party, and Jonie, Reese, Ana Maria, and Erica joined live to share and hear feedback and touchpoints. Together, they reflected and inquired about our relati…

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Ep. 249: U for Understanding 29:33

2y ago29:33

29:33

This week we’re focused on the letter U for understanding in our P.A.U.S.E.werk. Listen as we talk about the language of conscious parenting, the difference between dialogue and discussion, and then some. Domari and Akilah take us through some of their noticings about how understanding and control impact their relationships, and not just as mothers…

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Uncle Ruckus.... Is that you??? 2:17:57

2y ago2:17:57

2:17:57

What Up Folks!!! Yo we're back with another episode!!! Yo in today's episode we talk about Mayor Curtis Hayes Jr. of Livingston Tennessee. He declared April to be Confederate History Month in his city... Now you get the Uncle Ruckus reference... We get into that, which leads us into the next topic. Was Integration a mistake? What would separate but…

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Ep 248: Listening Party Replay for ‘A. is for Absences’ 39:03

2y ago39:03

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Welcome #fofcpod fam! This episode is the continuation of our Listening Party Replay around the letter A (for Absences) in PAUSE. We’ll be inquiring more about what’s missing, understanding, compassion, and boundaries as we navigate through the ups and downs that may arise from this PAUSEwerk. Domari of Positive and Purposeful Parenting is in da ho…

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Ep. 247 A for Absent: What feels missing in your current relationships? 15:16

2y ago15:16

15:16

Here we go #fofcpod friends! Let’s continue with this 70-day PAUSE journey, along with the amazing Domari Dickinson of Positive and Purposeful Parenting. P is for Pain Points A is for absences U is for understanding S for sorting or shedding E for exploration Episode 247 is part one of the Listening Party around the letter A (for Absences) in PAUSE…

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Big Willie Slaps Chris Silly... A Night At The Oscars 2:14:49

2y ago2:14:49

2:14:49

What Up Folks!!! We're back with another episode!!! You know we had to talk about the events at the Oscars in-depth. Willard Carroll Smith(that's his whole name) come to the front of the class!!! LOL Yo in this joint we talk about the slap heard around the world and the aftermath. We also talk about T.I. venturing into comedy, people filming acts o…

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Ep 246: Listening Party for “P. is for Pain Points” 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

This week on #fofcpod we're serving insightful thoughts, feedback, and resources based on our current PAUSEwerk flow. The letter of the week is P, for Pain Points: What’s the matter? What took you here? What things feel like pain, discomfort, uncertainty? What is coming up for you and for the people that you’re closest to right now? This episode is…

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Ep 245: P for Pain Points: What’s hurting you? What’s hurting them? 29:54

2y ago29:54

29:54

It’s storytime #fofcpod fam and we‘re so excited to continue with this 70-day PAUSE journey along with the amazing Domari Dickinson of Positive and Purposeful Parenting. Ep 245 is live! We’re listening and taking a look at the skills that are happening in between the defined things. In this episode in particular, we are observing the ways we react …

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The Welcome Back Tour Continues!!! 1:43:21

2y ago1:43:21

1:43:21

What Up Folks!!! Another episode in the books!!! Yo just fair warning, we are still having some audio issues. I'm working it out, next episode should be better. Progress Baby!!! Yo in this episode we talk about the confirmation hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and the dumb ass questions she being asked to entertain. We also talk about the gas…

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Ep 244: There is Real Power in the Pause tho! 29:28

2y ago29:28

29:28

Season 8 is here and we are kickin’ it with the homie, Domari Dickinson of Positive and Purposeful Parenting. She is our co-producer for the season, and we’re in alignment about the need to spend all season on the importance of slowing down, and pausing. We’ve got invitations, resources, and some songs too! We are so grateful to you all #fofcpod fa…

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We Back!!! 1:49:48

2y ago1:49:48

1:49:48

Yo!!! We Back Baby!!! Season 4 continues!!!I know in the promo I said it's Season 5 but Season 4 only had 1 episode so we decided to keep it going!!!Just a heads up we had some audio issues in this joint. Basically down to one mic but we powered thru for you!!! Because we love you!!! In this joint we talk about Kanye and his antics. We get into Rya…

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Ep 243: Seasonal Slow-downs and Shoutouts 42:57

2+ y ago42:57

42:57

Ending season 7 with gratitude, reminders, and major writing mojo Closing out season seven with major gratitude for you, #fofcpod fam! Your feedback and encouragement have been part of an active listening practice that opens up our mindset to different possibilities as we grow this village of/for people raising and being free people. This episode b…

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Ep 242: Expansion and Feedback About Language 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

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We're continuing our language vibe this week on #fofcpod episode! First, you'll hear from Juan Pablo Pérez, audio manager of Fare of the Free Child, as he shares his thoughts on Episode 241: Freeing Your Approach to Language Studies (with Marley Richards). He talks about his experience as a Spanish native speaker who, like Marley, taps into languag…

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Ep 241: Freeing Your Approach to Language Studies (with Marley Richards) 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

Welcome #fofcpod fam! Today's vibe is insightful conversation about language acquisition, culture, and how to learn stuff, with seventeen year-old unschooler, Marley Richards. Japanese and Korean languages are integrated parts of Marley's daily practices, so she shares with us some of the ways these languages have influenced and impacted her identi…

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