Contributors

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Cecilie Conrad

Cancer-surviving psychologist, former single-parent; co-sleeping, yogi, gluten-free, primarily plant-eating; happily married, stay-at-home, organic barefooted hippie and mother of four, living in a bus, knitting teddy bears and learning languages, counseling and enjoying sunsets.

https://www.cecilieconrad.com/

Guests

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Carla Martinez

Carla Martinez is an enthusiastic worldschooler and advocate for alternative education, committed to a lifestyle centered on exploration and self-directed learning. Through her platform, Planeta Worldschool, Carla shares her family’s journey of embracing freedom in learning while traveling the world. Her approach highlights the importance of experiencing diverse cultures, environments, and communities as essential elements of education. Carla’s social media presence under Ligrones en Ruta offers a glimpse into their adventures and insights into raising globally conscious, independent thinkers. Her dedication to creating a meaningful, connected life through worldschooling resonates with families looking to break away from conventional education and embrace a more fluid, experience-based way of learning.

https://planetaworldschool.com/
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Luna Maj Vestergaard

Luna Maj Vestergaard is a dedicated advocate for unschooling and self-directed learning, based in Denmark. As a passionate worldschooler, she embraces a lifestyle of learning through global experiences, believing that the world offers the best classroom. Luna fosters an environment where children and families can thrive through trust, freedom, and authentic living. She shares her journey and insights on altomunschooling.dk, offering resources and reflections on living without traditional schooling constraints. Her work emphasizes building deep, respectful connections within families and empowering children to explore their passions naturally. With an active presence on social media, Luna engages a growing community, inspiring others to rethink education and embrace a flexible, intentional lifestyle of world exploration.

https://altomunschooling.dk
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Sandra Dodd

Sandra Dodd is a prominent advocate for unschooling and radical unschooling, encouraging children to learn through life experiences and natural curiosity without formal schooling. A mother of three, Dodd has been a voice in the unschooling community for decades, sharing her insights through her books, website, and speaking engagements. Her philosophy emphasizes trust, respect, and freedom in parenting, empowering children to take control of their learning in a nurturing environment. Sandra's work has inspired countless families to embrace a more relaxed, child-led approach to education and parenting.

https://sandradodd.com/
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Sara Beale

Sara Beale is the creative force behind Renegade Mum, a platform dedicated to exploring alternative education, radical parenting, and conscious living. As a committed worldschooler, Sara shares her experiences and insights on fostering a self-directed, adventure-filled lifestyle with her family. Her writing and community outreach aim to inspire parents to embrace unschooling, travel, and authentic connections with their children. Through Renegade Mum, Sara challenges conventional norms and encourages families to trust in the process of allowing children to lead their own educational journey, while embracing the adventures and lessons that life on the road offers. Her work is a testament to living courageously, breaking free from traditional expectations, and creating a meaningful, freedom-centered life.

https://www.renegademum.com/
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Sue Elvis

Sue Elvis is an Australian author, blogger, and unschooling advocate. On her blogs, Wholy Souly and Stories of an Unschooling Family, Sue shares her reflections on faith, motherhood, and the journey of unschooling her children. She explores deep questions about womanhood, aging, and finding purpose beyond traditional roles. Through her writing, Sue offers insights into living authentically, embracing creativity, and nurturing a deep connection with faith. Her stories aim to encourage readers to explore their own paths in life.

https://www.storiesofanunschoolingfamily.com