#46 Kelly Halldorson | The Unschool Bus that inspired our travels

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Few experiences rival the thrill of breaking the shackles of conventional life and embracing the open road. Our guest, Kelly Halldorson, and her family did just that, converting a school bus into a mobile home and traversing through 35 states over three years.
Kelly called their project The Unschool Bus, and they inspired us to purchase a bus and travel the world, so it only felt natural to connect on our podcast and thank Kelly for the inspiration.
Kelly and her family embraced the freedom it offered to travel full time in a converted school bus but also faced quite a few bumps on the road, from logistical challenges to discrimination, but this experience shaped an incredible journey that they wouldn't trade for anything.
The open road isn't the only unconventional path the Halldorsons have taken. Ditching traditional schooling, they adopted an unschooling approach to education, a choice that came with its own unique set of challenges and rewards. As they navigate this journey, they have not only redefined learning but also their relationship with each other. Kelly gives us a raw and insightful look into their lives, painting a vivid picture of the beauty and complexities of unschooling.
But the Halldorson family's journey wasn't only about transitioning from a conventional life to an unconventional one; it was also about personal growth and resilience. Kelly shares her battle with cancer and how it profoundly shaped her outlook on life, instilling a sense of urgency to live fully and mindfully. Through all these experiences, Kelly has harnessed her empathy gene, embracing post-traumatic growth and becoming an inspiration for many.
This episode is a testament to the family's resilience, offering insights into a unique way of living and learning that has defined their incredible journey.
🗓️ Recorded November 9th, 2023. 📍Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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1. The Unschool Bus (00:00:00)

2. Living and Traveling in a Bus (00:08:58)

3. Transitioning to Bus Life with a part-time homebase (00:26:09)

4. Transitioning to Unschooling (00:41:58)

5. Navigating the Responsibility of Unschooling (00:49:57)

6. Modeling Behaviors and Navigating Parent-Child Relationships (01:01:51)

7. Unschooling and Parenting (01:11:43)

8. Parenting Challenges and Cancer Reflections (01:18:17)

9. Living With and Overcoming Cancer (01:31:28)

10. Post-Traumatic Growth Mindset (01:45:39)