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The Independent Learner Podcast by Mosaic

The Independent Learner Podcast by Mosaic

By: Mosaic: We Are Born To Learn
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 The Independent Learner Podcast by Mosaic is a space for honest conversations about how learning actually happens when families step outside conventional school. Hosted by Mosaic’s Executive Director, the show explores self-directed learning through lived experience, not theory. Each episode features parents, educators, and young people reflecting on curiosity, agency, and what changes when learning is shaped around real lives rather than systems. No scripts. No prescriptions. Just thoughtful conversations about building learning paths that fit.© 2026 The Independent Learner Podcast by Mosaic Mosaic: We Are Born To Learn Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Unschooler Edition: Navigating the College Application Process

    Unschooler Edition: Navigating the College Application Process
    Feb 12 2026
    The Mosaic Collective is an online membership for families creating learner-led paths outside conventional school. Members access practical resources, live events, thoughtful discussion, and personalized guidance in a welcoming, supportive community. Clear, practical advice on how non-traditional learners can shine in the college admissions process. With Wade Arave and Michele Evard. Admissions officer Wade Arave and homeschool specialist Michele Evard join us to break down what colleges actually look for from non-traditional applicants. They offer clear, practical guidance on how to present portfolios, essays, recommendations, and lived learning experiences in ways admissions teams can understand. This conversation takes the mystery out of the application process and helps families craft authentic materials that reflect who their young person truly is. For more information on this episode follow the link below: Episode Resources
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Permission to Choose: When Your Learning Path Raises Questions

    Permission to Choose: When Your Learning Path Raises Questions
    Feb 5 2026

    The Mosaic Collective is an online membership for families creating learner-led paths outside conventional school. Members access practical resources, live events, thoughtful discussion, and personalized guidance in a welcoming, supportive community.

    How to stay grounded, confident, and clear when others question your choice to unschool. With Dr. George James, PsyD, LMFT. Therapist and author Dr. George James joins us to talk about what happens when your decision to unschool—or choose any non-traditional path—raises questions from family, friends, or your community. We dig into how to stay grounded in your values, communicate clearly under pressure, and navigate the emotional and relational dynamics that surface when others doubt your choices. Dr. James brings practical tools and compassionate insight to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm as you advocate for your child’s learning life. Episode Resources
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    24 mins
  • When the School Hurts Your Child: Lynice’s Story of Racism, Courage, and Choosing Unschooling

    When the School Hurts Your Child: Lynice’s Story of Racism, Courage, and Choosing Unschooling
    Jan 29 2026

    • The Mosaic Collective
    • is an online membership for families creating learner-led paths outside conventional school. Members access practical resources, live events, thoughtful discussion, and personalized guidance in a welcoming, supportive community.
    A powerful story of a mother protecting her children, reclaiming dignity and rebuilding learning on her own terms. With Lynice Brock. Lynice shares her powerful story of removing her children from a school environment that was harming them—one she describes as resistant to change and marked by racism. Her decision led her family into a new learning life rooted in trust, dignity, curiosity, and safety. We talk about how she built a home environment that honors who her children are, the community she sought along the way, and how she is preparing her oldest for future opportunities. It’s a moving conversation about listening to your instincts and creating a life that protects and uplifts your kids. Episode Resources
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    29 mins
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