Learning Is Innate: Ancestral Childhood, Unschooling, and Healing - Akilah S. Richards

If the phrase "school wounds" stirs something inside of you, or the words "crisis schooling" describe your current reality as a parent or caregiver, or you've just always intuited that there's something not quite right about modern compulsory schooling, this episode is for you. TOPICS: The reimagining of schooling as we've known it Akilah's story of schooling and unschooling Unschooling is not just school at home- it's a whole new paradigm of learning, power, and belonging School wounds The radical presence it takes to raise up kids in this way How leaving school can free up a family's life in myriad unanticipated ways Schoolishness and the American Dream, in which so much of the actual human gets lost The slow normalization of dehumanizing systems and institutions Being constantly in curiosity about how our children (and ourselves!) actually learn Reframing consent in the parent/child relationship The liberation of being allowed bodily autonomy (especially for black folk) Akilah's response to the common assertions that only stay at home parents/rich people/white people can school at home Actionizing love & recognizing that it's all portal work RESOURCES: RaisingFreePeople.com Fare of the Free Child Podcast Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work by Akilah S. Richards Akilah's Patreon Akilah on Instagram Medicine Stories Patreon (podcast bonuses!) Psychology Today article John Tayloe Gatto's many astute writings on modern schooling My website MythicMedicine.love Take our fun quiz Which Healing Herb Matches Your Energy? Medicine Stories Facebook group Mythic Medicine on Instagram Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 3, 2021

NOW PLAYING

0:00 42:19

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Beating loneliness by bridging the generation gap

Apr 21, 2026 ·13m

Robotics and the Future of Aged Care

Apr 19, 2026 ·16m

The Purpose Paradox: Why Baby Boomers Delay Retirement

Apr 17, 2026 ·13m

A Growing Movement Aims to Prepare All Physicians to Care for Older Adults

Apr 15, 2026 ·12m

Defeating Recurring Charges on Cancelled Credit Cards

Apr 13, 2026 ·11m

If Your Dad Has These 11 Odd Habits, He's More Lonely Than He Admits

Apr 11, 2026 ·16m

Similar Podcasts

Solving for Change MOBIA Technology Innovations Solving for Change welcomes business and technology leaders to share stories of bold business transformation within complex organizations. In an era when technology and markets are changing around businesses, the key to staying competitive is to evolve in response to those changes. MOBIA’s Mike Reeves and Marc LeBlanc investigate business transformation, deconstructing the challenges, ambitions, and market disruptions that drive companies to embark on transformation journeys, and exploring their unique approaches to achieving meaningful outcomes. What sparks leaders to pursue business transformation? How do they overcome the challenges along the way? What are the keys to creating enduring change? Through in-depth conversations with business and technology leaders, Mike and Marc answer these questions and explore how businesses evolve by pulling four key transformation levers: people, process, technology, and culture. Darknet Discussions Darknet Discussions Welcome to "Darknet Discussions," the podcast that gets into the shadows of the internet to bring you the most intriguing, enlightening, and sometimes unsettling stories from the dark web. Hosted by seasoned darknet aficionados, each episode of "Darknet Discussions" explores the intricate dynamics of darknet markets, cybersecurity threats, and the digital underworld. Join us as we interview experts, discuss the latest trends in cybercrime, and shed light on the technologies that operate beneath the surface of everyday internet use. Also, we occasionally go off on a tangent about something completely unrelated. She’s a Hazard to Herself She’s a Hazard Hi there, I’m Mallory, and I’d like to invite you into our world with “She’s a Hazard to Herself!” Join us as we navigate life with Multiple Sclerosis from the seat of my power wheelchair. Discover stories of resilience, family, and the community we’ve built around chronic illness. Whether you’re impacted by MS or want to learn from our journey, there’s something here for you. So why wait? Subscribe to “She’s a Hazard to Herself” on your favorite podcast app and be part of our journey today. Let’s lift each other up, one episode at a time! Cool Story Bro TheSneakyBros Welcome to *Cool Story Bro*, a dynamic podcast hosted by TheSneakyBros, where gaming takes center stage. Join us for engaging discussions, insights, and stories about your favorite games and gaming culture. Tune in for an entertaining exploration of the virtual world!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Medicine Stories?

This episode is 42 minutes long.

When was this Medicine Stories episode published?

This episode was published on February 3, 2021.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Medicine Stories episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!