Self Directed
Free yourself so you and your family can live a self-directed life that resonates with your beliefs and aspirations.
Cecilie & Jesper Conrad, parents to 4, have been full-time traveling since 2018 & unschooling for +10 years. Every Thursday, they host insightful conversations with their expert guests, exploring topics such as Personal Freedom, Parenting, Unschooling, Traveling, Money, Personal Development, and what it means to live a self-directed life.
Tune in weekly for a refreshing dose of inspiration and practical wisdom. And witness the Conrads' unwavering commitment to living life on their own terms.
Episodes
117 episodes
EP99 Meryl Danziger | Unlocking Musical Potential: Following Joy, Not Rules
Meryl Danziger, founder of Music House and author of Sing It! A Biography of Pete Seeger, has redefined music education through curiosity-driven exploration. With a Master’s in Music from Goddard College and a career as a professional ...
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Episode 99
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#98 Rebecca Jean-Charles | It Takes a Village: Community Building and Unschooling
Traditional schooling isn't the only path to socialization for children. In this conversation with Rebecca, we explore how homeschooling and unschooling empower families to build communities that align with their values.We discuss how th...
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Episode 98
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1:02:01
#97 Marta Obiols Llistar | How Unschooling Transforms Teens: Self-Discovery & Resilience
What happens when you step outside traditional education to empower teenagers to discover their true selves? In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Marta to explore her journey into unschooling and its profound impact on her children an...
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Episode 97
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58:45
#96 Rebecca Jean-Charles | Edugenic Harm: The Hidden Abuse of the School System
In this episode, Cecilie & Jesper Conrad sit down with Rebecca Jean-Charles to explore the concept of Edugenic Harm—how traditional education systems inadvertently harm children by normalizing control, disconnection, and compliance...
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Episode 96
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43:37
#95 Marta Obiols Llistar | Teacher Turned Unschooler
Marta Obiols Llistar, a former teacher, explains why she left the traditional classroom to embrace unschooling. Marta shares how John Holt's philosophy reshaped her parenting and life, from rejecting rigid educational systems to trusting her ch...
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Episode 95
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43:09
#94 Charlotte Addison | Finding Freedom Through Unschooling
Charlotte Addison is among our favorite people: A fellow traveler, unschooler, and someone with whom we have co-lived for an extended period and more to come. Together with Charlotte, we delve into how unschooling and lifelong lear...
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Episode 94
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#93 Dr. Michael Greger | How Not to Age & How Not to Die: Unlock Longevity with Nutrition Insights
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Michael Greger, the best-selling author of How Not to Die and How Not to Age, who has revolutionized our understanding of nutrition and longevity. Dr. Greger dives into the transformative journe...
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Episode 93
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33:36
#92 Christie Ogden | What If It’s Amazing? Nomadic Life & Worldschooling
In this episode, Christie Ogden shares her remarkable journey of embracing world schooling and creating a life of freedom and adventure for her family. As a single mother of six, Christie boldly moved her children from Canada to the Dominican R...
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Episode 92
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Da Ladies #12 | Da Ladies' Final Episode: Embracing Change & Welcoming New Voices
In this final episode of the current "Da Ladies" series, Cecilie joins Luna, Sara, and Carla as they wrap up their journey. The group reflects on embracing change, honoring priorities, and staying true to their unschooling principles. From navi...
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#91 Carla & David | Worldschooling, Van living and Building Global Community
"The amount of uncertainty you can hold is the amount of freedom you have." - Carla Martinez.We met Carla and David at the Worldscchool Summit in 2019. So many friendships formed. It was life-changing. In this episode, we talk with Car...
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Episode 91
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1:00:35
#90 Louisa Andrea | Finding Home in Egypt - A Conversation on Family, Homeschooling, and Growth
Louisa Andrea is a retreat host, educator, and worldschooling advocate based in Egypt. She specializes in creating transformative experiences for families and teens, blending education, conservation, and cultural immersion on Egypt's Red Sea co...
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Episode 90
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51:27
#89 Jack Stewart | Unplug from the Internet: Homeschooling, Plato, Boundaries & boardGames
Jack Stewart is a grown-up homeschooler who now homeschools his kids. We met Jack at HEFF in 2024 and enjoyed talking with him. This is our second episode with Jack, and you should consider starting with
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Episode 89
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#88 - Jack Stewart | Homeschooling and Unplugging for Deeper Human Connections
Jack Stewart is a grown-up homeschooler. We explore how self-paced learning has shaped his social life and personal development. Jack’s upbringing was guided by his mother’s approach to homeschooling, which fostered meaningful friendships and a...
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Episode 88
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#87 Erin Loechner | Opting Out of Technology
Erin Loechner is a writer, speaker, and the founder of The Opt-Out Family, a movement dedicated to helping families reduce screen time and foster deeper connections. She is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids Wh...
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Episode 87
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49:31
#86 Shannon Hayes | Sustainable Living and Homeschool Adventures
Shannon Hayes is a sustainable farmer, author, and chef from Sap Bush Hollow Farm in Upstate New York, where she and her family raise grass-fed livestock using regenerative agriculture. In addition to managing the family farm and café, Shannon ...
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Episode 86
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#85 Lily Nichols | Real Food Strategies for Maternal and Infant Health
Lily Nichols is a renowned dietitian and best-selling author, an expert in prenatal nutrition, and advocates for real food and evidence-based approaches that empower parents to take control of their health.We explore the critical link b...
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Episode 85
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#84 Marc Wallert | Strength Through Crises: Surviving 140 Days Kidnapped in the Jungle
Marc Wallert is a resilience expert, keynote speaker, and author best known for surviving a 140-day hostage ordeal in the Philippine jungle in 2000. Drawing on this life-changing experience, he helps individuals and organizations build resilien...
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Episode 84
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54:05
#83 Rob Brinded | Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: Healing Trauma and Reconnecting with the Body
Rob Brinded is an experienced performance coach and healer specializing in the intricate connections between the mind, body, and spirit. With a background in elite sports, including football, ballet, and combat sports, Rob develo...
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Episode 83
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51:27
#82 Katia Dimova | Chateau Co-Living
In 2023, we spent a month at a castle in Normandy with over 30 other worldschooling families. There, we met Katia Dimova, the founder of Chateau Co-Living. We spend many long nights talking, laughing, sharing moments, and creating friendships.&...
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Episode 82
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#81 Ken Honda | Happy Money. The Japanese art of Gratitude, Generosity, and Money Mindset
Ken Honda is a renowned Japanese author and speaker celebrated for his personal finance and happiness expertise. Known as the "Zen Millionaire," he combines Eastern philosophies with practical financial advice to help individuals find pe...
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Episode 81
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#80 Michaeleen Doucleff | Hunt, Gather, Parent - What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Raising Children
Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and the author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. In her book, Doucleff explores pare...
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Episode 80
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54:50
Da Ladies #11 | Does unschooling work?
Can the question "Does unschooling work?" be inherently flawed?Join us in Episode 11 of Da Ladies Fixing the World as we challenge conventional thinking and dive deep into the philosophy of unschooling. We examine societal pressures and ...
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#79 Tim Feldmann | Ashtanga Yoga: Do Your Practice and All Will Come
Tim Feldmann is the director of Miami Life Center, which he co-founded with Kino MacGregor and Matt Tashjian. He embarked on his yoga journey after a near-fatal accident in 1992 and is authorized to teach by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath ...
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Episode 79
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53:54
#78 Golden Harper | Barefoot Running with Nature's Secrets
Golden Harper co-founded Altra Running, renowned for its innovative zero-drop shoes, promoting natural foot movement and reducing injuries. We are a barefoot family and love our barefoot sandals, but when it comes to running on man...
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Episode 78
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1:05:26
#77 Genevieve Simperingham | Pathways to Peaceful Parenting
Genevieve Simperingham is a leading parenting educator and founder of the Peaceful Parent Institute. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in attachment-based parenting and emotional intelligence, offering workshops and coaching ...
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Episode 77
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