Radical Learning Talks

Nov 01 2024 79 ep. 39 mins 20
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Radical Learning Talks is a bi-weekly podcast where Sari González and Becka Koritz explore different unschooling/deschooling/conscious parenting topics with the focus of shifting the way we think about education, learning, parenting, relationships, community and much more. Sari and Becka are unschooling mamas, parent coaches and leaders in the self-directed education movement. They provide support at the intersection of unschooling, parenting, relationships and community building through various kinds of unschooling tools and resources for self-directed learning families and communities.

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79. Can Parents Be Friends with Their Kids?

Nov 01 2024 24 mins  
Can parents really be friends with their kids? In this episode, we dig into that big question and break down the myths around adultism and power dynamics. We talk about how sharing power with kids can build real trust, deep connection, and authentic relationships—without losing the boundaries that come with being a parent. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance being a friend a

78. Can Kids Socialize Without School?

Oct 18 2024 23 mins  
Ever been asked, “But how do unschooled kids socialize?” It’s one of the most common questions homeschooling parents hear. In this episode, we dive into the true meaning of socialization and reveal how conventional schools, with their rigid hierarchies, often hinder genuine connection. We explore a more natural, individualized approach to social development and share why you

77. How Can You Teach Your Kid If You're Not a Teacher?

Sep 27 2024 34 mins  
How can you teach your kid if you're not a teacher? This is one of the most common questions homeschoolers and unschoolers get. In this episode we examine the relationship between teaching and learning. Is there a connection? Is it only possible to learn when someone teaches us? And, what can it look like when we learn through our own motivation and experiences? Ready to sha

76. Can Self-Directed Kids Handle Life’s Challenges?

Sep 13 2024 30 mins  
In this episode we adress a common concern of many folks that are new to unschooling… If kids only focus on what they like and do and what seems fun, how will they ever develop the resilience to deal with life’s hardships? It’s a valid question! But… what’s behind it? And what misconceptions and misunderstandings do many adults hold around young people’s capacity to n

75. Meeting Our Kids Where They’re At

Aug 08 2024 29 mins  
How do you navigate between trusting your kid’s natural learning process and supporting them in doing really hard things that they might feel they’re not ready for? How do you let go and help them spread their wings when you don’t know if they will fly? In this episode Sari asks Becka to share a recent intimate moment when her son had to renew his passport and she wasn’t a

74. Homeschoolers: Listen Up! Ways to Support Your Kids to Thrive

Jul 26 2024 32 mins  
What are the differences between homeschooling and unschooling? And why is it that so many homeschooling kids aren’t thriving? When we leave school behind without also ditching the structures and patterns that make up the schooling experience, it can have some unwanted effects in our kids. In this episode we explore some important questions for homeschooling & unschooling p

73. The Missing Link in Self-Directed Education (Culture Creation)

Jul 12 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of Radical Learning Talks, we talk about what culture creation is and why we find it to be one of the most important things to focus on when choosing to walk the unconventional path of Self-Directed Education. Culture creation is about putting words on what is important for everyone, and consciously embodying those values. This link is often what’s missing for m

72. Not Back to School Camp w/ Zoe & Christian

Jun 29 2024 68 mins  
Have you ever heard of Not Back to School Camp? In this sparkling interview, we chat with NBSC-camper Zoe and ex-camper now advisor Christian, about what this intentional space for unschoolers to connect and explore together is all about! They share stories from previous camp years, the purpose and philosophy of camp, how camp supports youth autonomy and agency and what plays out

71. Proud to Be: A Deep Dive w/ Cuee into Deschooling, Resilience & Black Trans Joy

Jun 13 2024 63 mins  
As we celebrate Pride month, join us for this deep and joyful conversation around authenticity and the right to be who we truly are! We have Cuee in the house: a black trans man and hip hop artist that we got to know over a year ago in our Shift training in Puerto Rico. We chat about the importance of belonging to yourself instead of trying to fit in, and the difference it makes to

70. Deschooling Friendships

Jun 07 2024 42 mins  
How do you deschool friendships? We don’t really have an answer to that, but in this episode we explore our respective journeys through friendships. We share how our perceptions around what a friendship is have evolved; what we’ve learned from having been ditched by some and what has lead us to walk away from others; how our capacities for holding another have developed; and