Self Directed

By Cecilie & Jesper Conrad

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Episodes: 141

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Self Directed - A Podcast on Life, Learning, and Raising Free Thinkers. Hosts Cecilie and Jesper Conrad, full-time travellers since 2018 and parents of four, invite a new guest on the podcast every Thursday.


Episode Date
Leah McDermott of Your Natural Learner | Why I Chose Unschooling
Sep 03, 2025
Blake Boles | Escaping Routine: Deep Conversation and wanting a Galactic Commune
Aug 28, 2025
Chris Balme | Challenge Accepted: Turning Adolescence into Adventure Chris Balme
Aug 21, 2025
Sarah van Gelder | The Revolution Where You Live - Rebuilding Community in an Isolated World
Aug 13, 2025
Hidden Voices Speak: An Anthology of Home Educated Voices
Aug 06, 2025
Unschooling and Worldschooling Has Changed Us | The Conrads in dialogue with Heidi & Andrew Schrum
Aug 03, 2025
Navigating Unschooling and Nomadic Life | The Conrads in dialogue with Heidi & Andrew Schrum
Jul 23, 2025
Charles Eisenstein | Are We Meant to Live Like This? The Price of “Normal” Modern Life
Jul 17, 2025
Jamie Rumble | Beyond the Classroom: Learning Emerges When We Stop Teaching and Start Living
Jul 09, 2025
Why We Chose Nomadic Freedom for Our Family | The Conrads & Jamie Rumble
Jul 03, 2025
Vanessa Woozley | Single Mom, Van Life, and Worldschooling
Jun 25, 2025
Jack Stewart | What I Learned When I Turned Off the Internet: Real Life Begins
Jun 19, 2025
Jennie Germann Molz | The World Is Our Classroom: Extreme Parenting and the Rise of Worldschooling
Jun 11, 2025
Corianda Shepherd | Creating a Worldschooling Community in Spain
Jun 04, 2025
Kute Blackson | The Magic of Surrender: Ego, Intuition, and the Power of Trust
May 27, 2025
Lenore Skenazy | Free Play: The Lost Key to Childhood Development
May 21, 2025
Anna Vestlev Sandfeld | Why We Choose Unschooling
May 14, 2025
Amir Nathoo | Outschool: Passion, Not Curriculum, Is the Future of Education
May 06, 2025
David Cole | Questioning Normal – Our Offbeat Life as a Full-Time Traveling Family
May 01, 2025
Dr. Cam Caswell | Why Control Fails and Connection Works with Teens
Apr 23, 2025
Jacob Nordby | Rethinking Freedom: Purpose, Ritual, and the Value of Being
Apr 16, 2025
Yasmin & Andy | Beyond Boundaries: One Family's Journey from England to Jungle Living in Belize
Apr 10, 2025
Amanda Diekman | Radical Acceptance and Low Demand Parenting
Apr 02, 2025
Luz Olid and David Caballero | Education Evolution: Beyond Traditional Schooling
Mar 26, 2025
Iris Chen | Untigering: From Control to Connection – Peaceful Parenting for the Tiger Parent
Mar 19, 2025
Anne Kirketerp | Craft Psychology: The Link Between Crafting & Wellbeing
Mar 13, 2025
Asger Leth | Beyond the 9 to 5 – Finding Freedom & Creating a Space for Deep Conversations & Real Connections
Mar 05, 2025
Dennis Nørmark | Are We Really Free? Pseudo-Work & Unfreedom: How Work & Society Keep Us Trapped
Feb 26, 2025
Manisha Snoyer | Unschooling, Community & Rethinking Education
Feb 19, 2025
Jessica Joelle Alexander | Danish Parenting Secrets: Raising Happy & Confident Kids
Feb 12, 2025
Essie Richards | Breaking Free: Unschooling and Reimagining Education in the UK
Feb 05, 2025
Sugata Mitra | How Learning Emerges Naturally Through Self-Organizing Systems
Jan 29, 2025
Dola Dasgupta | Unschooling in India: Embracing Choice and Navigating Challenges
Jan 22, 2025
Peter Gray | Rethinking Education: The Power of Play and Self-Directed Learning
Jan 15, 2025
Naomi Fisher | Changing Our Minds: How children can take control of their own learning
Jan 08, 2025
Jacob Nordby | Embracing Change and Creative Living through Self-Discovery
Jan 01, 2025
Amrit Sandhu | The Power of Consistency, Meaningful Conversations, and Gratitude.
Dec 25, 2024
Meryl Danziger | Unlocking Musical Potential: Following Joy, Not Rules
Dec 18, 2024
Rebecca Jean-Charles | It Takes a Village: Community Building and Unschooling
Dec 11, 2024
Marta Obiols Llistar | How Unschooling Transforms Teens: Self-Discovery & Resilience
Dec 04, 2024
Rebecca Jean-Charles | Edugenic Harm: The Hidden Abuse of the School System
Nov 27, 2024
Marta Obiols Llistar | Teacher Turned Unschooler
Nov 20, 2024
Charlotte Addison | Finding Freedom Through Unschooling
Nov 13, 2024
Dr. Michael Greger | How Not to Age & How Not to Die: Unlock Longevity with Nutrition Insights
Nov 06, 2024
Christie Ogden | What If It’s Amazing? Nomadic Life & Worldschooling
Oct 30, 2024
Carla & David | Worldschooling, Van living and Building Global Community
Oct 23, 2024
Louisa Andrea | Finding Home in Egypt - A Conversation on Family, Homeschooling, and Growth
Oct 16, 2024
Jack Stewart | Unplug from the Internet: Homeschooling, Plato, Boundaries & Boardgames
Oct 09, 2024
Jack Stewart | Homeschooling and Unplugging for Deeper Human Connections
Oct 02, 2024
Erin Loechner | Opting Out of Technology
Sep 26, 2024
Shannon Hayes | Sustainable Living and Homeschool Adventures
Sep 18, 2024
Lily Nichols | Real Food Strategies for Maternal and Infant Health
Sep 11, 2024
Marc Wallert: Strength Through Crises: Surviving 140 Days Kidnapped in the Jungle
Sep 04, 2024
Rob Brinded | Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: Healing Trauma and Reconnecting with the Body
Aug 28, 2024
Katia Dimova | Chateau Co-Living
Aug 21, 2024
Ken Honda | Happy Money. The Japanese art of Gratitude, Generosity, and Money Mindset
Aug 15, 2024
Michaeleen Doucleff | Hunt, Gather, Parent - What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Raising Children
Aug 07, 2024
Tim Feldmann | Ashtanga Yoga: Do Your Practice and All Will Come
Jul 31, 2024
Golden Harper | Barefoot Running with Nature's Secrets
Jul 24, 2024
Genevieve Simperingham | Pathways to Peaceful Parenting
Jul 17, 2024
Special Episode: Brendan Kane: How to stand out in a 3 second world
Jul 14, 2024
Sue Elvis | The Art of Conversation and Lifelong Learning
Jul 10, 2024
Reem Raouda | Parenting Peacefully: Reducing Shouting & Encouraging Cooperation
Jul 03, 2024
Emily Sonsie's Journey: From Primary Teacher to Homeschooling Advocate
Jun 26, 2024
Deborah MacNamara | Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids
Jun 19, 2024
Nikolaj Astrup Madsen | Traveling village
Jun 12, 2024
Sue Elvis | Intuition and Independence: Unschooling Tips and Practical Advice
Jun 05, 2024
Laura Grace Weldon | Rethinking Education: Unschooling and Parenting in a Digital Age.
May 29, 2024
Ashley Logsdon | Mama Says Namaste: Nurturing Mindful Connections in Family Life
May 22, 2024
Gregory B. Sadler | Self-Directed Learning in Philosophy: Bridging Ancient and Modern Wisdom
May 15, 2024
Laura Grace Weldon | Free Range Learning
May 08, 2024
Sue Elvis | Live a radical life of unconditional love
May 02, 2024
Sue Elvis | Stories of an Unschooling Family
Apr 24, 2024
Sue Patterson | UnschoolingMom2Mom - Connect more with your kids
Apr 17, 2024
Rachel Rainbolt (Sage Family) | The Art of Parenting and Learning Without a Classroom
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Gordon Neufeld | Hold On To Your Kids: Unveiling the Power of Parental Attachment
Apr 03, 2024
Patricia Lohan | Fun with Feng Shui: A Path to Harmony and Empowerment for Self-Directed Living
Mar 27, 2024
What about the social life of an unschooler | Sam KingDavis asks us anything
Mar 20, 2024
Four Arrows | Embracing Indigenous Wisdom, Sustainable Living, and the Journey to 'Enoughness'
Mar 13, 2024
Dr. Karin Lubin & Randy Crutcher | Shaping a Purposeful Life Through Passion and Health
Mar 06, 2024
Lucy Aitkenread | Being a parent is a gateway to Self-Discovery: A Journey Towards Community, Connection, and Healing
Feb 28, 2024
Sandra Dodd | The Unforeseen Benefits of Unschooling - Healing past traumas
Feb 14, 2024
Special: Becoming a Better Dad - Conflicts and how we solve them!
Feb 12, 2024
Sandra Dodd | Unschooling thoughts on gaming, YouTube and the internet
Feb 07, 2024
Jo Isaac | The Transformative Power of Self-Directed Education
Jan 31, 2024
Robyn Coburn | From Doubt to Devotion The Unschooling Transformation
Jan 24, 2024
Akilah S. Richards | Raising Free People - Unschooling from a Black Perspective
Jan 17, 2024
Eric Balance | Crafting a Conscious, Intentional Life - From Addiction to Purpose
Jan 10, 2024
Q&A Episode with Just Josie | Journey into Unschooling and the Heart of Parenting
Jan 03, 2024
Blake Boles | Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School?
Dec 27, 2023
Dean Bokhari | Balancing Work, Values, and Fulfilment: A Life's Manual
Dec 20, 2023
Kelly Halldorson | The Unschool Bus that inspired our travels
Dec 13, 2023
Karen Ricks | Embracing Unschooling: Karen's Transformative Journey from the US to Japan and Beyond
Dec 06, 2023
Randall Hardy | Breaking Barriers: How to Have a Respectful Approach to Parenting
Nov 29, 2023
Pat Farenga | Shaping Lifelong Learning: The Power and Potential of Unschooling
Nov 22, 2023
Alex Wildrising | Communication, Trust, and Partnership in Unschooling
Nov 15, 2023
Jen Keefe | Thriving Teens, Freedom through Unschooling and Authentic Parenting
Nov 08, 2023
Bria Bloom | Unschooling and the Alliance for Self-Directed Education
Nov 01, 2023
Laurie A. Couture | Empowering Children: A Fresh Perspective on Trauma, Attachment, and Alternative Education
Oct 25, 2023
Miró Siegel | Embracing the Unconventional with Miró - a grown up worldschooler
Oct 18, 2023
Torsten Klaus | Fathers in Focus: Unschooling, Masculinity and Shattering Stereotypes
Oct 11, 2023
Nicole Kenyon | Defying Labels and Embracing Unschooling
Oct 04, 2023
Jen Keefe | Unschooling and Mental Health: A Parent's Perspective
Sep 28, 2023
Erika Davis-Pitre | Homeschooling as an Answer to Race-Based Educational Inequalities
Sep 20, 2023
Special: Cecilie Conrad on raising Worldschoolers
Sep 19, 2023
Randall Hardy | Challenging the State: A Conversation on Family-Based Education
Sep 13, 2023
Pam Laricchia | Living Joyfully - Redefining Success and Parent-Child Relationships
Sep 06, 2023
Cecilie & Jesper Conrad | Family Travel and Unschooling - We are interviewed by the hosts of the podcast Artist Date
Aug 30, 2023
Rachel Carlson | Unschooling and the Power of Community
Aug 23, 2023
Special: Raquy Danziger | Interview with the World known Darbuka player, artist and musician
Aug 20, 2023
Sarah Beale | Unschooling and the Pursuit of The Good Life
Aug 16, 2023
Special: Mark Lupan | How is a Handpan made? Interview with one of the world's best handpan makers.
Aug 13, 2023
Ann Hansen & Missy Willis | Exploring Unschooling: Nurturing Curiosity and Cultivating a Love for Learning
Aug 09, 2023
Special: Jesper Conrad | Fatherhood, Worldtraveling & Unschooling - An interview by Earth Ozina
Aug 06, 2023
Cecilie & Jesper Conrad | Alexandra Kons Asks Us Anything - Embracing the Unconventional: Radical Unschooling and Nomadic Living
Aug 02, 2023
Janet Attwood | Tapping into the Divine Universe for Passionate Living
Jul 26, 2023
Sandra Dodd | Learn Nothing Day - Unschooling and the Complexities of Parenting
Jul 19, 2023
Sari González & Becka Koritz | Radical Learning, Change & Challenging the norm
Jul 12, 2023
Summer Jean | Interview with a Grown Up Unschooler - A life without classrooms
Jul 05, 2023
Chris Attwood | The Passion Test & The Power of Rituals in Parenting
Jun 28, 2023
Mary Griffith | Unlocking Passions and Potential: The Power of Unschooling and Family Support
Jun 21, 2023
Ronni Abergel | The Human Library - Unjudge Someone - Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue
Jun 14, 2023
Naomi Aldort | The Power of Connection in Parenting
Jun 07, 2023
Cecilie & Jesper Conrad | Katrina Bieler Asks Us Anything: Embracing Radical Parenting and Unschooling: A Journey of Trust and Empowerment
May 31, 2023
Samuel KingDavis | From Cable Salesman to Street Art Sensation
May 24, 2023
Sandra Dodd | Always Learning: A Conversation with Unschooling Pioneer Sandra Dodd
May 17, 2023
Martin Cooke | Navigating Fatherhood and being a Stay-at-Home Dad
May 10, 2023
Darcia Narvaez | The Evolved Nest: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parenting and a Connected Society
May 03, 2023
Rohit Wadwhani | Embracing Freedom - Working with Baby Chimps, Minimalism, and Overcoming Fear
Apr 26, 2023
Lucy AitkenRead | From London to a Yurt: A Journey of Unschooling and Self-Discovery
Apr 19, 2023
Pat Farenga | The Legacy of John Holt: A Conversation about the unschooling movements beginning
Apr 12, 2023
Shannon Hayes | Redefining Rich, Living Sustainably and Unschooling for a Fulfilling Life
Apr 05, 2023
The 5 World Explorers | Embracing Nomad Life: 1,680-Day Adventure Around the World
Mar 29, 2023
Robyn Robertson | "Honey, I'm Homeschooling the Kids"
Mar 23, 2023
Juliet Silveira | Fighting Back Against Standardized Testing: Homeschooling and Education Reform
Mar 16, 2023
Peter Gray | The Psychology of Play, the Benefits of Free Play for Children
Mar 09, 2023
Jae Williams | A Black Dads Journey from Teacher to Homeschool Dad
Mar 02, 2023
Lainie Liberti | Worldschooling: Parenting & Partnering with Teens
Feb 23, 2023
Jeremy Lent | Unraveling the Web of Meaning: Love, Kindness, and Personal Growth
Feb 16, 2023
Erika Davis-Pitre | The Unschooling Revolution - Nurturing Humanity & Freedom
Feb 09, 2023
Amrit Sandhu | Inspired Evolution - Uncovering Your Unique Strength and Purpose
Feb 02, 2023