Nomad Podcast

While we were gathering stories for our podcast project, a guest and well-wisher of Project Nomad Sharmila Govande conducted an interview with the founders of Project Nomad to document the origins of their efforts towards education. Nomad Podcast's adventure will undoubtedly continue, but with fresh tales and inspirations centred around education. For all of our supporters' numerous forms...

In this podcast we took a deep dive into the world of raising gifted children with our guest, Ketika Kasetwar – a devoted mother and seasoned expert in the field. Join us as Ketika shares her personal journey and professional expertise, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt stories about nurturing the unique needs and talents of gifted children. From navigating educational chal...

Take a listen to this audio as we explore the distinctive educational concept of Waldorf. Discover creative thinking, child-centered methods, and holistic learning. Explore important ideas such as imitation, rhythm, creativity, and experiential learning. As we explore the fascinating realm of Waldorf education, join us for thought-provoking discussions with Shefali & Shyam, the founding parent...

Psychological research says that  autonomy  is a basic human need which motivates  learners  and nourishes their interest in the world around them. In this episode of Nomad Podcast we had a long chat with Sharmila Govande from Pune, who is an educator and mother of 3 unschooling children, to understand how children learn on their own and how we as parents & adults need to be in the process wit...

In this episode you will hear Swati who is mother to a wonderful boy diagnosed with autism. She shares her journey of parenting, breaking the myths of normal and her work into creating her own home based child centered program. She also talks about a holistic healing approach that includes both mind and the body. She shares about creating a deeply, loving respectful environment enabling both child...

Join us on a wonderful journey through the world of homeschooling with our host Sulbha Shantwan - a determined mother who enthusiastically embraced the homeschooling path. We cover the ever-changing landscape of home education in this episode, from adjusting pedagogies to your child's particular needs to the joys and challenges of learning as a family. Discover how a remarkable homeschooling m...

In this episode of Nomad Podcast, we chat with Urmila Samson, a pioneering unschooling parent who has embraced this unique educational philosophy for over 30 years. Join us to explore her remarkable journey, the evolution of unschooling, and the enduring power of self-directed learning. Discover invaluable insights and inspiring stories that challenge conventional education norms, empower independ...

Hasmukh founded Sapna Ranch in 2014, which is located in Terdi Village near Mandangad, around 160 kilometres by road from Panvel in Maharashtra. In this episode, Hasmukh recounted his personal story, as well as his perspective on education and life. He also discussed his larger community design, which will centre on living and learning together. It will also be the centre for environmental sustain...

In search of new ideas on education we recently came across Aditya Jhunjhunwala, also known to many as Adi, from Pune. Grooming young learners for the future with an Entrepreneurial Mindset is what he is doing currently. He has created programmes that encourage young minds to learn by doing, collaborating, and making a difference. As an IITian, he believes in applying business concepts in real wor...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Montessori pedagogy and try to comprehend the spirit of its idea of spontaneous learning and all conceivable elements of the same as we continue our conversation with Amukta Mahaparta. This episode is critical for knowing 'how children learn' as a human being and how we as adults must comprehend the process of being a guide to the growing adult...

Let's dive into Montessori education with Amukta Mahapatra. Join us as we explore the significant impact of Montessori's educational philosophy on all aspects of life outside the traditional classroom walls. In this episode, we looked at how Amukta Mahapatra got into education, anecdotes from her upbringing, and her path through several streams of experience into education to get to where...

In this captivating podcast episode, we had a great conversation with Rajitha, an inspiring mother & advocate of democratic education, also one of the cofounders of Learners' Collective (LC) - a democratic education school in Sion, Mumbai. We talked about why such a pedagogy is crucial for the future of our educational system. She also graciously shared her remarkable personal journey, det...

A deep understanding of human cognition, particularly in the context of children and their learning, is vital for educators and parents. In this two part series with Jinan KB we tried to explore how Jinan experienced and explored how we actually learn. The second part of this podcast in particular is probably the most powerful insight into how our body and mind function towards knowledge gathering...

A deep understanding of human cognition, particularly in the context of children and their learning, is vital for educators and parents. In this two part series with Jinan KB we tried to explore how Jinan experienced and explored how we actually learn. For more you may connect with Jinan directly at http://www.jinankb.in

In this podcast episode, we spoke with Poorva on why democratic education is critical for the future of education. We shared her personal journey till date and how she got into democratic education. We heard examples of how the pedagogy promotes critical thinking skills, inclusion and equity, active citizenship preparation, creativity and innovation, social and emotional growth. By emphasising the...

In this episode, we looked at the significance of Project-Based Learning (PBL) for children, its future relevance, and how it helps kids develop skills like critical thinking, cooperation, and problem-solving. We discussed with Mr Kamlakar Indulkar who started a new experiment of  group homeschooling based on PBL  at Bhandup, Mumbai and later Arti along with a few more families from the Powai area...

In this episode, we discuss with Michelle (Tamarind Tree School, Dahanu, Maharashtra) the significance of digital technology in education. Digital technology has changed the way we study, from providing access to a variety of knowledge to enriching the learning experience with multimedia resources. Let's examine from an individual perspective how it has made education more accessible through d...

Welcome to Nomad Podcast. Here is the first episode which will give you a brief of what to expect in the upcoming episodes.