Best Critical Success – The One Shot Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Mountain Medicine at 2800m: Ski Rescue, Hypothermia & Innovation in Livigno 35:46

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In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by Luca Carenzo, intensive care consultant, and Federico Emiliano Ghio, critical care nurse and medical lead for high-altitude emergency services in Livigno, Italy, one of the busiest ski resorts in the Alps. From sub-zero slopes and altitude-induced illness to managi…

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Revolutionising Rural Healthcare: Inside Australia’s First Virtual Emergency Centre 28:47

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In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Mardi Steere, Executive General Manager of Medical and Retrieval Services at the Royal Flying Doctor Service, about a groundbreaking innovation in rural healthcare delivery, the Virtual Emergency Centre (VEC). Operating in one of the most remote regions of Australia…

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Summit & Survival on Kilimanjaro: A Medical Student’s First Taste of Altitude Medicine 35:24

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What happens when your first major expedition is one of the world’s Seven Summits? In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, emergency medicine doctor Ffyon Smith is joined by Kacylia Roy Proulx, a medical student at McGill University and President of her university’s Wilderness Medicine Society. Together, they explore Kacylia’s experi…

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What’s In Your Med Kit? Expedition Pharmacology with Daniel Grace 42:46

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In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by expedition doctor, GP, and WEM faculty member Daniel Grace to explore the essential medications needed for remote and high-risk environments. From his recent work in Zambia, Daniel unpacks real-world pharmacology strategies: what drugs matter most, how to balance i…

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What a Love-and-Grace-Based Home Really Looks Like 22:10

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🕊️ How do you stay strong and still parent with compassion? Discover how a grace-based home can raise powerful, responsible kids without yelling, shaming, or lowering your standards. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get a free month of Synthesis Tutor - enter the code and it will g…

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Balancing Work, Kids, and Life Without Losing Yourself 34:35

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⚖️ Tired of feeling pulled in three directions? Discover how to lead a purposeful life without sacrificing your work, kids, or yourself—by getting clear on your real priorities and creating a rhythm that works. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed MindFire Lab - Enrollment ends July 31st, 2025! 👉 https://www.mindfirelab.org/find-out-more S…

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95 Hours of Pain, Strategy & Grit: The Bretzel Ultra Triathlon with Sébastien Marlier 48:06

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What does it take to finish one of the most extreme endurance races on the planet? In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by ultra-endurance athlete Sébastien Marlier, who recently completed the Bretzel Ultra Triathlon — a continuous event five times longer than a standard Ironman. With 19km of swimming, 9…

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Why Traditional Homeschooling Still Misses the Point 30:44

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🚫📚 Homeschooling with worksheets? You’re still in the system. This episode exposes the hidden trap of “school-at-home” and shows how to break free into real, mastery-driven learning. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed MindFire Lab - Enrollment ends July 31st, 2025! 👉 https://www.mindfirelab.org/find-out-more Synthesis Tutor: https://www.…

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Entrepreneurship as a Core Subject 26:51

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🚀 Raise creators, not workers—this episode explores how to teach entrepreneurship through real-life projects, mindset shifts, and child-led ownership. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Read Gig Economy Statistics and Market Takeaways for 2025 👉 https://www.upwork.com/resources/gig-economy-statistics? Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthes…

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7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front Line | Part 3: Sam Sinclair 44:21

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In the final part of our 3-part series marking the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we hear from paramedic Sam Sinclair, who was deployed to Tavistock Square, the site of the fourth and final explosion. Sam shares his experience of arriving on scene, witnessing the scale of the devastation, and making impossible decisions under pressure. In …

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7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front Line | Part 2: Adam Desmond 1:15:21

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In Part 2 of our 20 year anniversary series on the 7/7 London bombings, paramedic Adam Desmond shares his deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of responding to the attacks at King's Cross. Speaking with WEM’s Eoin Walker, Adam reflects on the chaos, the human cost, and the enduring psychological impact of working at the heart of one of …

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The Bank of Dad | Teaching Investing with Real Money and Real Lessons 27:18

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💰 How one jar, a little interest, and a lot of freedom turned my 11-year-old into an investor. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get a free month of Synthesis Tutor - enter the code and it will give my son a free month by using referral code: z8odlf 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled…

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7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front Line | Part 1: Eoin Walker 48:47

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In this special 3-part podcast series marking 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings, we begin with a personal testimony from paramedic & WEM podcast host Eoin Walker, who was just one year out of training when he found himself responding to the worst terrorist attack in UK history. In Part 1 hosted by Will Duffin, Eoin shares what it was like to a…

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Disaster Medicine in Gaza: Field Lessons from Hareen De Silva 39:48

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In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine podcast, Eoin Walker speaks with humanitarian health leader Hareen De Silva about his recent deployments in Gaza, Syria, and beyond. From mass casualty incidents and waterborne disease outbreaks to the psychological toll on healthcare workers, Hareen shares vital insights into what it takes to deliver m…

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Myth of Safe Choices | Why Playing It Safe Will Kill Your Kid’s Future 25:30

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🚫 Think that school is safe? It isn't. This episode uncovers how public schooling is failing kids academically, creatively, and morally—and why unschooling is the truly secure way to empower your child for an unpredictable future. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Watch Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk: Do schools kill creativity?👉 https://w…

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CRM, Cockpits & Compassion: Jan Becker on Non-Technical Skills That Save Lives 41:21

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What do helicopters, humanitarian crises, and high-pressure hospital wards have in common? In this episode, we sit down with Jan Becker, CEO, helicopter pilot, midwife, and international educator, to explore the vital role of non-technical skills in high-stakes environments. From aviation to midwifery to emergency medicine, Jan unpacks Crew Resourc…

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Shoulder Dislocations in the Wild: Kayaking, Kit, and Critical Decisions 58:40

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In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, WEM's Sarah Spelsberg is joined by emergency physician and seasoned kayaker Robert Knopp to explore what happens when outdoor adventure meets unexpected injury. Together, they dive into shoulder dislocations in the wilderness; from real-life field reductions to improvised rescue gear, and what …

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The Outlier Advantage | Raising Kids the System Can’t Keep Up With 32:00

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🐺 If you're waiting for consensus before making a bold move—you’re already late. Here's why conformity kills innovation and how to raise confident, capable kids by rejecting the crowd and focusing on what actually works. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed San Francisco scraps ‘equity grading’ program — in which homework and attendance wo…

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How to Homeschool on One Income (and Not Go Broke) 38:22

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💸 What if you don’t need more money—just a better plan? Learn how to cut through lifestyle inflation, unlock hidden cash in your budget, and build a one-income life that gives your kids the freedom to thrive. 🔗 Links Books/Podcasts/Resources Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey Ramit Sethi…

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From Perth to the Pilbara: Inside Remote Aboriginal Medicine & PAMS with Cara Sheppard 1:38:07

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Cara Sheppard is the Senior Medical Officer at Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Western Australia's East Pilbara. In this episode, Marcus chats with Cara about what it really means to deliver healthcare in remote desert communities, where cultural safety, chronic disease, and deep-ro…

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The Secret to Raising Readers at Home 30:21

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📚 Turn your home into a reading paradise—without forcing a single page. This episode reveals how to raise kids who read because they love it, not because they have to. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps reduce the cost of my child's …

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Responsibility Isn’t a Sticker Chart 30:58

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🧠 Raise kids who own their choices—without nagging, rescuing, or reminders. This episode shows how to build real responsibility in your home and why the secret is starting before they’re ready. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps redu…

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From the Battlefield to the Humanitarian Mission with Ryan Ahlgren 39:36

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In this powerful episode, Eoin sits down with Ryan Ahlgren — a wilderness and humanitarian medicine practitioner whose career spans some of the most challenging environments on the planet. From frontline trauma care during the ISIL occupation in Iraq, to medevac operations in Ukraine, to six-week stints deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, Ryan…

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Stop Teaching Math the Old Way—Start Doing This Instead 37:29

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🧠 Math isn't about computation anymore—it's about thinking, innovating, and unlocking creativity in a world where AI does the calculating. Here’s how to raise math thinkers, not just number writers. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps…

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How Self-Teaching Crushes the Old System 22:33

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💫 Discover the secret weapon hidden inside unschooling: less time, less pressure, and smarter, stronger kids who own their learning—and their future. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps reduce the cost of my child's subscription by cl…

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The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Shawna Pandya on Spaceflight, Science and the Future of Space Medicine 41:57

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Meet Shawna Pandya, Physician, Neuroscientist, and now Canada’s First Female Commercial Astronaut. In this inspiring episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Shawna to unpack her journey from childhood dreams of space to preparing for her Virgin Galactic mission. We explore: Her selection as part of the Virgin Galactic resear…

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Break the System Before It Breaks Your Kid 30:24

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🔥 Unschooling isn’t just for rebels—it’s for leaders. If you're done outsourcing your kid's future to failing systems, this episode shows you how to take command and create something radically better. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings hel…

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Press Play to Learn | How We Use Tech in Our Intentional Unschooling Journey 37:21

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⚙️ Technology is not a distraction—it’s a powerful tool when used with intention. By aligning tech use with our kids’ interests, we’re unlocking their potential, preparing them for the future, and making learning something they actually look forward to. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor S…

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Healthcare in First Nations Communities with Dr Sarah Chalmers 49:18

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In this episode, we explore the deeply rooted and culturally rich world of First Nations healthcare in Australia with Dr Sarah Chalmers; Rural Generalist, former President of the Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine (ACRRM), and President-Elect of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. With over 15 years of experience working in Eas…

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You’ve Got the Time & Patience. You Just Don’t Know It Yet 32:47

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🚫 You don’t need more time or perfect patience to home educate—you need honesty, clarity, and the courage to put your kids first. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps reduce the cost of my child's subscription by clicking the link abov…

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The Minimum Effective Dose of Learning 25:40

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🧠 What if doing less could teach you more? Discover how the Minimum Effective Dose can help you and your kids learn smarter, faster, and with way more joy. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings helps reduce the cost of my child's subscription…

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Critical Care at 30,000 Feet – The Reality of Aeromedical Retrieval with Mina Arsanious 45:40

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🎧 A quick note on audio quality: Due to remote recording, some parts of this episode may not be as clear as usual. We appreciate your patience and promise the insights are well worth the listen! What happens when critical care leaves the hospital and takes to the skies? In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Mina Ar…

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Two Hours to Thrive | Home Education for Busy Parents 37:44

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🧩 What if two hours a day was all you needed to raise curious, capable kids? Discover the simple, efficient hacks busy parents can use to create powerful learning at home—without a curriculum or burnout. 🔗 Links & How to Support Unschooled Unleashed Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor - the savings …

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Cracking the Code of Math | Making It Fun, Fast, & Unforgettable 34:09

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🧠 Rethink math with a bold approach—where confidence builds fast, repetition works better when spread out, and learning flows naturally from your child’s interests. 🔗 Links Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor Synthesis Teams: https://www.synthesis.com/teams SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor & the savings helps reduce the cost of my …

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Event Medicine in The Great Outback with Dr Prashan Kuruppu 43:21

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In this episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of event medicine in remote Australia with Prashan Kuruppu, a rural generalist anaesthetist and Member of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Assessment Committee, with extensive experience in Outback and retrieval medicine. From high-speed trauma and medical crises in extre…

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Math & Teamwork on Autopilot | How We Use Synthesis Teams & Tutor 27:14

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🚀 Learn how to effortlessly integrate Synthesis Tutor and Teams into your busy family life, fostering self-directed, motivated, and independent learners. 🔗 Links Synthesis Tutor: https://www.synthesis.com/tutor Synthesis Teams: https://www.synthesis.com/teams SAVE: Get 20% off of Synthesis Tutor & the savings helps reduce the cost of my child's sub…

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53 Days Alone in Antarctica: Inside Cat Burford's Unforgettable Trek 44:40

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53 Days. 700 Miles. Alone in Antarctica. What does it take to survive completely alone in one of the most extreme environments on Earth? In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Cat Burford, also known as The Molar Explorer. A dentist by profession and an adventurer at heart, Cat took on a solo, unsupported ski expedi…

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Unschooling Realities | Finding What Works 33:53

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✅❌ Witness how everyday wins and hiccups become stepping stones in our unschooling journey, proving that real growth emerges from curiosity, creativity, and a dash of unpredictability. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment …

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Kids Don’t Need School to Be Prepared for Life 35:03

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🌱 Discover why real-world readiness has little to do with classrooms, and how unschooling genuinely equips children to thrive in adulthood. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschool Rescue is to help parents: 💪 Ho…

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The Heart of Remote Healthcare with Claire Arundell 47:38

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In this episode we explore the evolution of remote and rural healthcare in Australia with Claire Arundell, a Rural Generalist Anaesthetist from country Victoria and Chair of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Council. Claire shares her journey from completing her medical degree at Monash University to becoming an ACRRM medi…

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Education 2.0 | The Unschooling Mindset Shift 29:24

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🚀 Unlock a new way of thinking about education with unschooling! Learn how this mindset shift can help you rethink everything from your child’s learning to your role as a parent and beyond. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commit…

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Ask, Don't Tell | Cultivating Critical Thinkers at Home 29:41

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❓ Discover how fostering a questioning mindset in your children can spark their curiosity, build critical thinking skills, and prepare them for lifelong learning. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschool Rescue i…

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From Antarctica to Tonga: Faye Lee on Conservation Medicine in Namibia 53:43

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Note: We apologise for any varying audio quality in this episode. As Faye joined us from Tonga with breaching whales in the background (how cool is that?!), there are some moments where the sound fluctuates. We believe the incredible content and unique perspective from (literally) the other side of the world was worth preserving, even if the audio …

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The Role of Curriculum in Intentional Unschooling 35:54

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🌱 Explore how curriculum fits into intentional unschooling without forcing kids to learn, and discover how timing and interest make all the difference. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschool Rescue is to help p…

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Teach Math the Easy Way (And Keep Your Sanity) 33:02

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🧮 Reimagine how children learn math by focusing on short, efficient, and engaging sessions that build confidence, eliminate boredom, and accelerate mastery through intentional, progressive repetition. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟…

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From Desert to Delivery: Life as Australia's outback Doctor with Marian Dover 31:39

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In this inaugural episode of our partnership with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), we journey into the heart of Australia's remote healthcare system with Marian Dover, ACRRM's 2024 Rural Registrar of the Year. From performing emergency caesarean sections to building deep community bonds, discover how rural generalists ar…

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Unschooling with Intention in the New Year 29:46

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✨ Start your year with renewed energy and purpose—discover how to create an intentional unschooling journey filled with curiosity, growth, and meaningful family traditions! 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschoo…

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The Secret Medicine Cabinet: How Chimpanzees Use Plants to Heal with Elodie Freymann 33:27

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Join primatologist Elodie Freymann as she reveals fascinating discoveries about how wild chimpanzees self-medicate using forest plant Alstonia boonei.Through nine months of field research, Elodie observed chimps selecting specific barks, leaves, and other plant materials to treat wounds and infections - practices that often overlap with traditional…

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Start the New Year Right | Unlocking Your Family’s Potential with Intentional Unschooling 35:06

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🗝️ Want to make 2024 your family’s best year yet? Discover how intentional unschooling can unlock your child’s potential, turn everyday moments into learning adventures, and bring freedom to your home! 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? …

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The Downside of Public School Socialization | What Are Our Kids Really Learning? 31:18

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🚸 Public schools are often praised for socialization, but what kind of social lessons are kids actually learning there? Today, we’re unpacking the hidden downsides and why unschooling offers a healthier alternative. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to b…