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Missy Willis | From Unschooling To Exams
Manage episode 518593652 series 3443923
What happens when unschooled teens meet college systems, exams, and external expectations? Jesper and Cecilie Conrad speak with Missy Willis about how adolescents raised with freedom step into formal learning without losing curiosity or confidence. The conversation follows family transitions, changing homes, and the moment when rigor and motivation finally align.
🗓️ Recorded November 4, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain
🔗 Relevant links
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Missy Willis | From Unschooling To Exams (00:00:00)
2. Catching Up With Missy Willis (00:00:20)
3. Kids Growing Up, Mom’s Life Shifts (00:00:59)
4. Downsizing Home And Letting Go (00:03:37)
5. Tutoring, Writing, And New Projects (00:04:37)
6. The Fear Of The College Transition (00:05:05)
7. Building Transcripts And Confidence (00:06:55)
8. Virtual Classes And Practical Choices (00:09:34)
9. From Unschooling To University Prep (00:11:28)
10. Interest-Led Learning Meets Rigor (00:15:26)
11. Timelines, Pivots, And Money Wisdom (00:18:22)
12. The Adolescent Brain Waking Up (00:22:10)
13. Protecting Time During Puberty (00:25:24)
14. Learning With Friends Or Alone (00:29:55)
15. Cultivating Community Outside School (00:32:36)
16. Worldschool Village: A Month Together (00:36:30)
17. Finding Your People Takes Intent (00:41:05)
18. Social Batteries And Stay-At-Home Life (00:43:25)
19. The Reality Of Food, Routines, Labor (00:47:38)
20. Family Meetings Versus One-On-Ones (00:51:33)
21. A New Guide For Uniquely Wired Kids (00:54:50)
22. Language For Systems Without Losing Self (00:59:31)
149 episodes
Manage episode 518593652 series 3443923
What happens when unschooled teens meet college systems, exams, and external expectations? Jesper and Cecilie Conrad speak with Missy Willis about how adolescents raised with freedom step into formal learning without losing curiosity or confidence. The conversation follows family transitions, changing homes, and the moment when rigor and motivation finally align.
🗓️ Recorded November 4, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain
🔗 Relevant links
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Missy Willis | From Unschooling To Exams (00:00:00)
2. Catching Up With Missy Willis (00:00:20)
3. Kids Growing Up, Mom’s Life Shifts (00:00:59)
4. Downsizing Home And Letting Go (00:03:37)
5. Tutoring, Writing, And New Projects (00:04:37)
6. The Fear Of The College Transition (00:05:05)
7. Building Transcripts And Confidence (00:06:55)
8. Virtual Classes And Practical Choices (00:09:34)
9. From Unschooling To University Prep (00:11:28)
10. Interest-Led Learning Meets Rigor (00:15:26)
11. Timelines, Pivots, And Money Wisdom (00:18:22)
12. The Adolescent Brain Waking Up (00:22:10)
13. Protecting Time During Puberty (00:25:24)
14. Learning With Friends Or Alone (00:29:55)
15. Cultivating Community Outside School (00:32:36)
16. Worldschool Village: A Month Together (00:36:30)
17. Finding Your People Takes Intent (00:41:05)
18. Social Batteries And Stay-At-Home Life (00:43:25)
19. The Reality Of Food, Routines, Labor (00:47:38)
20. Family Meetings Versus One-On-Ones (00:51:33)
21. A New Guide For Uniquely Wired Kids (00:54:50)
22. Language For Systems Without Losing Self (00:59:31)
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