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April 8, 2025 65 mins

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Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal expectations and commitments that do not align with personal values. 

She highlights the significance of trusting oneself and one's children in the learning process, and the freedom that comes with embracing mistakes and experimenting with life. The conversation also touches on the resources available for unschooling and the family's motto of 'no commitments, just experiments.' In this conversation, Julieta Duvall shares her insights on flexibility, family values, and the impact of unschooling on children. 

She emphasizes the importance of reevaluating parental expectations and the power of experimentation in personal growth. Julieta advocates for time management and living life to the fullest, encouraging listeners to dream big while being mindful of their time and values. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Time Advocacy 

02:32 Defining Time Advocacy 

05:34 The Journey of Letting Go 

11:06 Exploring Unschooling 

18:17 Transitioning to Unschooling 

20:50 Lessons Learned Through Unschooling 

23:32 Resources for Unschooling 

26:43 Family Motto: No Commitments, Just Experiments 

30:34 Deconditioning from External Input 

32:40 Redefining Flexibility and Family Values 

35:25 Reevaluating Parental Expectations 

38:42 The Impact of Unschooling on Children 

47:12 Embracing the Power of Experimentation 

52:16 Advocating for Time and Personal Values 

01:03:07 Living Life to the Fullest 


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