Interview #11 Julieta Duvall – Time Advocacy: No Commitments, Just Experiments

2025-04-08

Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal expectations and commitments that do not align with personal values. She highlights the significance of trusting oneself and one's children in the learning process, and the freedom that comes with embracing mistakes and experimenting with life. The conversation also touches ...

Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal expectations and commitments that do not align with personal values.

She highlights the significance of trusting oneself and one's children in the learning process, and the freedom that comes with embracing mistakes and experimenting with life. The conversation also touches on the resources available for unschooling and the family's motto of 'no commitments, just experiments.' In this conversation, Julieta Duvall shares her insights on flexibility, family values, and the impact of unschooling on children.

She emphasizes the importance of reevaluating parental expectations and the power of experimentation in personal growth. Julieta advocates for time management and living life to the fullest, encouraging listeners to dream big while being mindful of their time and values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Time Advocacy

02:32 Defining Time Advocacy

05:34 The Journey of Letting Go

11:06 Exploring Unschooling

18:17 Transitioning to Unschooling

20:50 Lessons Learned Through Unschooling

23:32 Resources for Unschooling

26:43 Family Motto: No Commitments, Just Experiments

30:34 Deconditioning from External Input

32:40 Redefining Flexibility and Family Values

35:25 Reevaluating Parental Expectations