Ep 264: From Schoolish to Sovereign to Savorist
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06/29/23 • 36 min
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In this episode, we'll explore the concept of savorism, a term Akilah coined to savor the spaciousness, slowness, and richness that comes from integrated unschooling.
Sit with us for storytime about how Akilah's family made the shift from conventional school to homeschooling to unschooling. It was an experience that caused her and her partner to pause, reflect, and listen more to their children's needs. Hear how they fought against the 'stuckness' of conventional schooling and forged their own paths.
This episode also gets into the important difference between pace and rhythm as we set out to design our days with our natural flow in mind.
Also, we send our heartfelt thanks to Megan, our fellow liberationist over at The Unschool Files, for her energizing words and strong commitment to the raising free people movement!
Links:
Shoutout to Meghan! You can learn more about her podcast, zine and Roam here:
https://www.flowcode.com/page/theunschoolfiles
Our dope beats are from these beatmakers:
https://www.instagram.com/akeemmuzikbeatz/
https://www.instagram.com/sehratonin/
Other links:
http://mybrownbaby.com/2012/03/harmony-the-sustainable-alternative-to-worklife-balance/
https://savorcomplex.substack.com/
https://schoolishness.com/coaching/
https://schoolishness.com/savorade-coaching/
Dig this show? Join our make-it-happen family at patreon.com/akilah to make sure we can keep this thang going strong. Thank you!
The Raising Free People Practice Card Deck
https://schoolishness.com/market/rfp-a-practice-deck/
Peek at the details of Personal Manifesto Path (will be available exclusively through our make-it-happen family on Patreon)
https://www.rfpunschool.com/p/manifesto
Our Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@fareofthefreechild
The Village:
https://my-reflection-matters.mn.co/
In this episode, we'll explore the concept of savorism, a term Akilah coined to savor the spaciousness, slowness, and richness that comes from integrated unschooling.
Sit with us for storytime about how Akilah's family made the shift from conventional school to homeschooling to unschooling. It was an experience that caused her and her partner to pause, reflect, and listen more to their children's needs. Hear how they fought against the 'stuckness' of conventional schooling and forged their own paths.
This episode also gets into the important difference between pace and rhythm as we set out to design our days with our natural flow in mind.
Also, we send our heartfelt thanks to Megan, our fellow liberationist over at The Unschool Files, for her energizing words and strong commitment to the raising free people movement!
Links:
Shoutout to Meghan! You can learn more about her podcast, zine and Roam here:
https://www.flowcode.com/page/theunschoolfiles
Our dope beats are from these beatmakers:
https://www.instagram.com/akeemmuzikbeatz/
https://www.instagram.com/sehratonin/
Other links:
http://mybrownbaby.com/2012/03/harmony-the-sustainable-alternative-to-worklife-balance/
https://savorcomplex.substack.com/
https://schoolishness.com/coaching/
https://schoolishness.com/savorade-coaching/
Dig this show? Join our make-it-happen family at patreon.com/akilah to make sure we can keep this thang going strong. Thank you!
The Raising Free People Practice Card Deck
https://schoolishness.com/market/rfp-a-practice-deck/
Peek at the details of Personal Manifesto Path (will be available exclusively through our make-it-happen family on Patreon)
https://www.rfpunschool.com/p/manifesto
Our Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@fareofthefreechild
The Village:
https://my-reflection-matters.mn.co/
Previous Episode
Ep 263: Unschooling as Resistance: A Look Back at Season One
Ever wondered how unschooling and liberation work intersect? Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we delve into the first season of Fare of the Free Child podcast. We discuss my personal journey to unschooling and how moving away from a school-centric life connected to liberation work.
In this episode, we give a special shout out to Juan Perez, our beloved audio editor! We also celebrate the various topics, conversations, and stories from season one that have left a lasting impact on us as listeners.
Discover how resistance can serve as a roadmap to understanding the identity of unschooling and its potential for personal growth. I share my experience with revisiting the personal manifesto path - a transformative course I published in 2014.
We discuss the importance of taking full responsibility for our experiences, opening up new portals of exploration in the world of unschooling, liberation, and social justice. Find a cozy spot, tune in, and let's do some Sankofa work.
LINKS:
For any audio editing, you can reach out to Juan Pablo: [email protected]
krak teet: https://www.krakteet.org/
The Life School Atlanta: https://www.thelifeschool.co/
Humanity Communications Collective: https://humanitycom.com/about-our-ceo/
Smell Good Spa: https://smellgoodspa.com/
Heart of Business: https://www.heartofbusiness.com
Dig this show? Join our make-it-happen family at patreon.com/akilah to make sure we can keep this thang going strong. Thank you!
The Raising Free People Practice Card Deck
https://schoolishness.com/market/rfp-a-practice-deck/
Peek at the details of Personal Manifesto Path (will be available exclusively through our make-it-happen family on Patreon)
https://www.rfpunschool.com/p/manifesto
Our Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@fareofthefreechild
The Village:
https://my-reflection-matters.mn.co/
Next Episode
Ep 265: New to This; Not Quite True To This
If you've been searching and asking about some of the most innovative minds in the realm of unschooling, youth rights, and liberation, names like Zakkiyya Chase, Moji Yai, Lane Santa Cruz, and Dr. Sundiata should ring a bell.
Some of our most listened-to early dialogues included ones with Ieishah Clelland-Lang and Lou Wilkerson. We detangled topics like Black maternal mortality rates, intuition, trust, and deschooling. Their insights set the stage for seasons two and three of Fare of the Free Child podcast, and Akilah is giving them their flowers today!
As we revisit these transformative dialogues, we dive into the heart of raising free people, where we're amplifying our stories and deepening our connections to love and liberation.
You'll also get perspectives and madd question-askin' around how to start unschooling. Questions that double as mantras is the offering here, and we truly hope you find these useful!
THE LINKS.
Moji Yai of Wise African Woman Retreats. Host of THE Birth Education Retreat where participants immerse in village healing culture.
https://www.instagram.com/wawretreat/
Tucson Ward 1 Council Member
https://www.instagram.com/lanewar
Dr. Sundiata of The Theory of Indivisibility
https://www.instagram.com/drsundiata/
Genesis Ripley of Mythology of a Dragon Newsletter
https://www.genesisripley.com/
Yolanda Coles Jones
https://bio.site/YolondaColesJones
Lou Hollis
https://linktr.ee/LouHollisTalent
https://www.instagram.com/lhtmproductions/
Miss Lou - Louise Bennett-Coverley
louisebennettheritage.com
The Unschooling Entrepreneur’s Guide to Life and Learning
The link between unschooling and entrepreneurship | Raising Free (rfpunschool.com)
Veronica Ashley-Reid
https://www.instagram.com/autonomousgrowth/
https://fofc.buzzsprout.com/344681/1193546-ep-41-demilitarizing-myself
Maleka Diggs
https://www.eclecticlearningnetwork.com/
Tia Cunnigham
Ep. 32: Kicking Cancer's Ass While Unschooling (buzzsprout.com)
Dig this show? Join our make-it-happen family at patreon.com/akilah to make sure we can keep this thang going strong. Thank you!
The Raising Free People Practice Card Deck
https://schoolishness.com/market/rfp-a-practice-deck/
Peek at the details of Personal Manifesto Path (will be available exclusively through our make-it-happen family on Patreon)
https://www.rfpunschool.com/p/manifesto
Our Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@fareofthefreechild
The Village:
https://my-reflection-matters.mn.co/
Fare of the Free Child - Ep 264: From Schoolish to Sovereign to Savorist
Transcript
Hi Akilah . It's Megan . I'm feeling so many things about the podcast coming to an end , but I'm so here for this next chapter , the savoring and the personal manifesto path .
Speaker 1I'm grateful for you and all of these experiences that you've shared over the years and really that you sat with some dope-ass thoughts and leaned into that so
Ep 264: From Schoolish to Sovereign to Savorist Top Questions Answered
How can I transition from a school framework to savorism?
Transitioning from a school framework to savorism involves detangling from the harm caused by traditional schooling, recognizing new connections and possibilities, and developing confident autonomy and collaboration skills.
What skills are often overlooked by the education system?
The education system often fails to teach practical life skills such as taxes, insurance, budgeting, and prioritizes compliance and test readiness over necessary skills for adult life.
What is the importance of confident autonomy building and communal outreach in support of interests?
Confident autonomy building and communal outreach are important in supporting interests, fostering independence, and building a sense of community and collaboration.
How did homeschooling offer a different perspective for the speaker?
Homeschooling allowed the speaker to slow down, explore other learning possibilities, incorporate their children's feedback and needs, and travel and learn in different ways.
What is the concept of savorism?
Savorism involves acknowledging harm, detangling from it, recognizing new connections and possibilities, and gaining sovereignty to make decisions outside of fear and propaganda.
What is the upcoming focus of the podcast's new season?
The upcoming season of the podcast will focus on finding similar content, providing how-to guides, and exploring different paths related to unschooling and self-directed learning.
What are some paths discussed in the upcoming season of the podcast?
The paths discussed in the upcoming season include the beginner's path, homeschool to confident autonomy path, "for me, not them" path, whiteness-centric work life reality path, and unschooling with a desire for deeper engagement path.
What are some examples of collaboration and skill development avenues mentioned in the podcast?
Examples of collaboration and skill development avenues mentioned in the podcast include creating podcasts and adapting others' creative work.
How does slowing down and embracing imbalance contribute to learning experiences?
Slowing down, embracing imbalance, and finding one's own rhythm instead of trying to keep up with a particular pace can lead to emergence of teachable moments and rich learning experiences.
How can listeners contribute to the podcast?
Listeners can contribute to the podcast by leaving voice memos via the website and sharing their inspiring thoughts and experiences related to unschooling and self-directed learning.
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