Makeba Garraway talks about Unravelling in Unschooling

Unravelling in Unschooling - A Conversation with Makeba GarrawayIn this deeply personal and insightful conversation, Heidi Steel and Makeba Garraway explore the concept of "unravelling" - a metaphorical journey of questioning, discovering, and transforming personal beliefs and societal systems.This episode is accompanied by a sensitivity warning as we discuss the recent shooting and subsequent death of Victor PerezKey Themes:The Metaphor of UnravellingCompared to pulling a thread in a knitted sweaterVoluntary process of questioning and explorationEmbracing the messiness of personal growthProfessional and Personal TransformationsMakeba's transition from doctor to full-time unschooling parentChallenging traditional career and education narrativesDiscovering personal interests and passionsUnschooling and System QuestioningChallenging educational normsSupporting children's autonomyAddressing intersectionality in parentingNavigating Cultural and Social ExpectationsDiscussing race, neurodiversity, and safetyCreating safe spaces for childrenHaving difficult conversations about systemic challengesPersonal Growth and Self-DiscoveryLearning to trust intuitionValuing internal validation over external expectationsEmbracing continuous learning and changeTakeaways:Unraveling is a lifelong, non-linear journeyCuriosity and compassion are essentialCommunity support is crucial in personal transformation