Our Natural State
Our Natural State is a podcast about remembering what we were made for.
Hosted by Taylor and Nick Moran—parents, creators, and founders of a forest-based microschool in Arkansas—we explore what it means to raise kids (and live ourselves) in a way that aligns with our biology, our instincts, and our values.
We talk to nature school founders, unschoolers, rebels, and regenerative educators from around the world—but this show isn’t just about school. It’s about reimagining childhood itself. It’s for parents who feel like something about modern life is off, and are ready to do things differently.
Because raising humans in their natural state… might just be the most radical thing you can do.
Our Natural State
What's The Merit in Children's Sports?
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Nick and Taylor discuss their experiences with coaching youth soccer in small town USA. Are sports a potential replacement for the so called "socialization" you'd typically get in public school? What makes a great athlete, and what's the role of the parent in this? What can kids hope to achieve playing sports?