Raising Wildlings

Raising Wildlings

Hosted by: Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell

Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to...

Episodes

S2E20: Real Life on the Road Less Travelled with Naomi Mackie

Season #2 Episode #20

Life on the road with your family – it’s the dream isn’t it? Well at least I know it is for me, but for now I get to live vicariously through amazing people like Naomi Mackie whom many of you may know as Boys Run Free...
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Your Child's Body, Your Child's Choice with Lauren French from Body Safety Australia

Season #2 Episode #19

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode contains references to child sexual and physical abuse, grooming and predatory behaviour. If this episode triggers anything for you please reach out to a loved one who will listen...
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S2E18: Educated by Nature with Daniel Burton

Season #2 Episode #18

In today's episode we travel to the other side of the country to chat with Daniel Burton, CEO and co-founder of Educated By Nature. I am really excited because these nature immersion programs inspired so much of what...
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S2E17: Disrupting Education With Peter Hostrawser

Season #2 Episode #17

In this episode, we’re traveling to Chicago, Illinois to talk with business teacher, father and podcast host Peter Hostrawser about how and why he’s on a mission to disrupt education.👉  Peter shares with NickiAbout...
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S2E16: Nature is Within Us with Vicky Mateau

Season #2 Episode #16

Come with us on a virtual travel adventure all the way on the other side of the globe, where we find out about how Forest Schooling is done in Spain with Forest School Leader and fellow unschooling mother, Vicky...
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S2E15: How to Get Your Partner Onboard with Scotty Farrell

Season #2 Episode #15

Today is going to be a little more personal than usual. In fact, I think I can feel a little vulnerability hangover coming on already because today, we’re chatting with my husband. He is an ex Primary School, Special...
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S1E14: Survival, Paternal Connection and Adventures with Rick J Peterson

Season #2 Episode #14

In this episode we are talking with my beautiful friend, an ex SAS soldier, gum leaf whistler, fire starter, survival skills expert and all around good bloke, Rick Petersen. We find out what Rick has been up to since...
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Let Them 'Loose Parts' Play with Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver

Season #2 Episode #13

Here’s the scenario, you stumble across an intricate formation in your garden, rocks lining a maze of dens and caves and paths with other items, maybe leaves, scattered across the space and it feels like you have been...
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S2E12: Wildschooling with the Wilder Child Creator Nicolette Sowder

Season #2 Episode #12

In this episode, we’re talking to Nicolette Sowder, founder of the global nature play movement, Wilder Child, about Wildschooling, creating an online nature connection movement and running a business. Prepared to be...
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S2E11: Awaken to Art, Connection to Country and Racism with Jandamarra Cadd

Season #2 Episode #11

In this episode, we’re talking with first custodian artist Jandamarra Cadd about connection to country, art as therapy and how to talk to your kids about racism. Settle in and get ready to be inspired, informed and...
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Revitalise Risky Play with Charlotte Lucas

Season #2 Episode #10

In this episode, we’re talking to Charlotte Lucas of Free Rangers Forest School about Risky Play, educating parents on the importance of outdoor learning and battling red tape. Like us, Charlotte started out teaching,...
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Maternal Ambivalence with Dr. Margo Lowy

Season #2 Episode #9

If someone asks you about your role as a mother, you may be quick to say it is the most rewarding experience of your life right? But is it? Do you always feel that way? Motherhood brings us to the depth of all our...
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