The Life Without
School Podcast.
Deep, personal, research-backed conversations about raising and educating children outside the school system. Hosted by Issy (aka Stark Raving Dad), a home educating dad of four, each episode offers clear, honest guidance to help you build a life without school that works.
112
episodes, and counting
600+
five star reviews
Millions
of listens
Weekly
episode, released every Thursday
New here? Start with these episodes.
And while you’re at it, join more than 10,000 parents questioning what they were taught about education and finding their own way without school. Every Monday I’ll send you some thoughtful encouragement to help you feel more confident about the path you’re taking, plus new podcast episodes as they’re released.
Latest free episodes.
I publish a new free episode of Life Without School every few months. If you want to listen more often, there’s a new episode every week inside my complete Collection (more on that below).
Latest exclusive episodes.
Every week I take one of the (many!) questions or worries home educating parents wrestle with, and take it deep in a personal, research-backed episode. Right there with you as you go along, my Complete Life Without School Collection is the free podcast on steroids.
What people are saying about the podcast.
“There is so much gold in these episodes, all delivered with grace, understanding and a ton of knowledge and wisdom! Thanks so much for helping us get over the line in the decision to home school.”
“The content, Issy’s voice, everything about this podcast is so refreshing and liberating...it breathes fresh air into this space.”
“I just listened to the ‘Your Child Is Falling Behind’ episode and it touched me so deeply, I’m actually shedding tears.”
“I’ve listened to so many different homeschool podcasts and this is by far the best. Somehow he manages to put all my beliefs about why homeschool is the best path for our children into well-researched, thought-provoking words.”
“Issy’s episodes are pure magic; he’s the encouraging voice in my ear that gave me the courage at the start, and the one that helps me keep going. Best thing I ever signed up for.”
“Everything you share is such a goldmine. I recently became a paying subscriber and it’s like running around in a candy store stuffing my face.”
“I have struggled with the idea of potentially homeschooling my child, but after listening to this it was like a breath of fresh air. It opened my eyes in so many ways our family can relate to.”
“This is bar far one of the best homeschool podcasts I’ve ever heard. So well spoken, concise, and SO encouraging. My new favorite.”
“Honestly, thank goodness for your words Issy. I often doubt my decision to unschool, but you put it all so succinctly that it leaves no doubt to my own beliefs and values around my decision.”
When you need
more than just the
occasional listen.
Every week I take one of the (many!) questions or worries home educating parents wrestle with, and take it deep in a personal, research-backed episode. Right there with you as you go along, my Complete Life Without School Collection is the free podcast on steroids.
US$10 per month, or $110 a year. Cancel any time.
