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The Unschool Space

Esther Jones
Unschooling
Parenting
Mindful Parenting
De-Schooling
Education
Child Development
Community Building
Self-Care
New Zealand
Limiting Beliefs
Trust-Based Parenting
Emotional Well-Being
Home Education
Natural Learning
Intrinsic Motivation
Neurodiversity
Self-Direct Learning
Mindfulness
Child-Led Learning
Neurodivergent Families

Unschooling isn't just about education, it's a life choice! For most parents, embracing unschooling requires some serious unravelling of old paradigms around parenting, learning and childhood, and that can be both challenging and exhilarating. Join me, Esther Jones, a mindful parenting coach and unschooling mother-of-three, as I take a look at the many opportunities for reflection that naturally a... more

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My guest today is Makeba Garraway. Originally from the UK, Makeba moved to Silicon Valley with her husband and two children who are now 12 and 9, seven years ago. They came to unschooling after realising that mainstream school did not feel like a goo... more

My guest in this episode is Nicola Leyland. Nicola has two children who are now 19 and 17. Her journey to unschooling began when her son was just eight years old and had an accident that resulted in a brain injury. Nicola talks about her experience o... more

My guest this episode is Ivana Petersen, who is from Croatia and her husband is from Denmark. They have three children who are 13, 10 and 7. They took their eldest two children out of school six years ago, feeling burnt out by the stress and lack of ... more

Today I am chatting with Esther Grimes, who lives in Australia with her husband, and three sons, who are 1, 4 and 8. Although Esther and her husband were already looking at less conventional ways to live as a family, they hadn’t questioned school. It... more

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Makeba Garraway
Originally from the UK, she moved to Silicon Valley with her husband and two children and embraced unschooling.
Episode: #91 From London to Silicon Valley, with Makeba Garraway, US
Nicola Leyland
An unschooling mother of two children aged 19 and 17, who started her journey into unschooling following her son's brain injury.
Episode: #90 From falling apart to building something new, with Nicola Leyland, UK
Ivana Petersen
A mother of three who transitioned from traditional schooling to unschooling and now practices worldschooling alongside her family.
Traveling Family
Episode: #89 Living in alignment: from school to unschool to worldschool, with Ivana Petersen in Denmark
Esther Grimes
Lives in Australia with her husband and three sons, exploring unschooling.
Episode: #88 Finding trust in our own paths, with Esther Grimes in Australia
Lizz Mears
Mother of two, advocate for unschooling
Episode: #86 Putting our children's mental health and happiness first, with Lizz Mears in Dorset, UK
Erin Cummings
Mother and unschooler living in the Boreal Forest with her indigenous Métis husband and their three sons.
Episode: #84 Intentional living and learning in the Canadian Boreal Forest, with Erin Cummings in Ontario
Dana Huraimi
Palestinian mother based in Dubai, discussing her unschooling journey and parenting philosophy.
Episode: #83 Redefining success and learning to trust our children, with Dana Huraimi in Dubai
Fiona Sim
Parent and advocate of unschooling, originally from Scotland
Episode: #82 Slowing down and watching life and learning unfold. With Fiona Sim in Scotland
Nora McDonald
British unschooling mother of two currently living in Costa Rica
Episode: #79 The freedom of embracing our children and ourselves for who we are, with Nora McDonald in Costa Rica

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Esther Jones
Host of the podcast with a focus on mindful parenting and unschooling practices. As a coach, she facilitates conversations around creating nurturing environments for children and parents alike.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Love it!

    Love listening to this podcast as it’s helped me a lot on our unschooling journey. It comes from a whole heartily peaceful and compassionate place and and gives you an insight that there is an alternative to mainstream schooling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    suziflooz
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • What I’ve been looking for!

    I recently found this podcast online. I am so thankful! I have been homeschooling my children for the past 8 years and it has evolved, as many homeschools do, from school at home to something more like unschooling. I was never confident enough, though, to fully dive in to the unschooling world and didn’t feel like I could unschool my children because I didn’t know what that should look like. I have been devouring these podcasts! My heart knows this is right for my kids. My oldest is 15, and I fe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmberMomOf5
    United States3 years ago
  • What a lovely podcast. So many different quests with so much to add and thing about. This podcast is truly helping me embark on this new journey. Thank you so much.

    Audible
    5
    Daniele Valois
    United States3 years ago
  • Favorite new podcast on Unschooling

    What a lovely podcast. So many different quests with so much to add and thing about. This podcast is truly helping me embark on this new journey. Thank you so much.

    Audible
    5
    Daniele Valois
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE this so much!!

    I just loved this so much. My kids are just 2 and almost 5 and I have aspirations to unschool them as much a possible, even if that’s just in my own way of being. Esther embodies this way of being so powerfully, and it’s a delight to learn from his in this conversational podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghann in Snoqualmie
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic and compassionate discussions surrounding unschooling and alternative education.
Many feel empowered by the stories shared, which help them navigate their own parenting journeys with more confidence.
The conversational and reflective style resonates well, making the topics accessible and relatable for those exploring unschooling.

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#90 From falling apart to building something new, with Nicola Leyland, UK
Q: What advice do you have for anyone struggling with school pressures?
Maintain and allow your child's integrity to flourish, as the system will likely knock them off track.
#87 From organic fruit farming to worldschooling, with Irene Genelin in Minnesota, US
Q: How do families make it work financially?
Irene explains their financial model includes Andy working remotely during travels, using budgeting skills learned from their farming days, and now they earn a small income from organizing the Traveling Village.
#88 Finding trust in our own paths, with Esther Grimes in Australia
Q: So yeah, why don't you tell us a little bit about how you came to unschooling and what your journey's been so far?
Esther describes her family's journey into unschooling, starting from their initial struggles with conventional schooling for their eldest son and the transition they made towards unschooling over time.
#86 Putting our children's mental health and happiness first, with Lizz Mears in Dorset, UK
Q: Is there any advice that you would particularly give to sort of get through that moment?
Lizz advises listening to one's intuition when something doesn’t feel right regarding children’s education.
#86 Putting our children's mental health and happiness first, with Lizz Mears in Dorset, UK
Q: Do you think that your own experience of what you were describing there has also given you that knowledge that we really need to look after our children's mental health?
Lizz responds that her experiences have taught her the importance of prioritizing mental health over traditional schooling.

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Focused on the philosophy of unschooling, this podcast explores the intricate relationship between education and parenting, encouraging families to embrace a more holistic approach to learning. Conversations frequently address topics such as mental health, mindfulness, and the benefits of child-led education, helping parents reflect on their own practices and parental beliefs. Notable themes include neurodiversity, personal growth, and the social dynamics found in unconventional educational environments. Through a series of intimate dialogues, listeners can gain insights into real-life experiences related to unschooling, making it a valuable resource for those interested in alternative parenting and education methods.

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Recent guests on The Unschool Space include:

1. Makeba Garraway
2. Nicola Leyland
3. Ivana Petersen
4. Esther Grimes
5. Lizz Mears
6. Erin Cummings
7. Dana Huraimi
8. Fiona Sim

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