The UnLearners
Welcome to the The UnLearners, a space for anyone who's ready to challenge their assumptions, break free from limiting beliefs, and embrace personal growth!
In this podcast, Zanele Njapha (The UnLearning Lady) brings you inspiring guest journeys and solo teaching episodes to support you on your own unlearning journey.
Our guests come from all walks of life, and they share their own unique stories of unlearning and growth.
From entrepreneurs to artists, activists to healers, we explore how these incredible individuals have transformed their lives by questioning their assumptions and unlearning what no longer serves them.
In our solo teaching episodes, we dive deep into specific topics related to unlearning, such as letting go of perfectionism, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating self-compassion.
Our goal is to provide practical tools and insights that you can apply to your own life to support your unlearning journey.
Whether you're just starting out on your unlearning journey or you're well on your way, The UnLearners is here to support you every step of the way of your change and transformation - you don't have to do it alone!
Join us each week for inspiring conversations and solo episodes that will help you navigate the challenges of unlearning and help you create a more fulfilling life that resonates with your truest self.
Subscribe now & let's unlearn together!
For more information on the work The UnLearners does, such as our;
1. Foundation that aims to support youth mental health & end youth suicide in Africa
2. Work with organisations to build cultures of psychological safety & getting people excited about change
3. Programs, courses & events to help change suck just a little less!
Visit our website today: theunlearners.com
Co-create with us on social media: https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners 🙂
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Kids are Watching: How Early Environments Shape Who We Become
Candice Potgieter, CEO of The Unlimited Child, Africa’s fastest-growing ECD non-profit, joins us for a powerful conversation on how early childhood education silently shapes who we become. From th…
Chased Stars and Lost Yourself?
We were raised to earn gold stars, then wondered why we don’t feel enough. Zanele dives deep into the performance-based self-worth we carry from school into adulthood, and how to find who we are with…
Burn the Textbooks: What We Really Need to Learn
We’re teaching kids facts, but not how to live. Youth Career Coach, Education Specialist & Author Dr. Sanele Gamede speaks truth to power about what’s missing from today’s curriculum, and what young …
Out With Obedience, In With Thinking, Reimagining The Classroom
Katy Mthetwa, CEO of Thrive Together and co-founder of Thinking Schools South Africa, is changing how we teach, by putting thinking, belonging, and wellbeing at the centre of the classroom. In thi…
Rewiring Access: What Happens When the Digital Divide Disappears?
How things change when learners in underserved schools finally get real access to technology? iSchoolAfrica Disability and Inclusion Programme Manager, Zulaikha Goolam shares how iSchoolAfrica is rew…
Unlearning The One-Size-Fits-All Brain: There’s More Than One Way to Be Smart.
In this episode, Zanele challenges the narrow definitions of intelligence many of us grew up with, where being "smart" was often reduced to high marks in math or language.
She says it’s about unlearn…
Will ChatGPT Teach Your Kids?
The robots are here, and they’re in the classroom. Tech futurist and Author Nicky Verd joins us to explore the rise of AI in education, what it enhances, what it threatens, and how to keep the human …
Corporate Training is Broken
Most workplace learning is boring, forgettable, and ineffective. Learning strategist Andisa Liba doesn’t hold back as she unpacks why most training is broken, and how to create learning that actually…
Is schooling The Enemy of Learning?
What if school, as we know it, is actually holding learners back? Education Innovator & Headmaster of Kairos Schools, Marc Loon challenges the sacred cows of traditional education—and invites us to …
Degrees vs. Skills: The Real Currency of The Future
Are we still preparing learners for the future, or just the past? In this bold conversation, futurist Economist & Partner at Flux TrendsBronwyn Williams breaks open the myth of qualifications and ask…
Season 4 of The UnLearners Podcast is here -and we’re diving into Rethinking Education & Learning.”
Before she was The Unlearning Lady, Zanele was a primary school teacher, watching bright-eyed learners shrink under pressure, praise, and a one-size-fits-all system. That experience planted the seed …
Unlearning Disconnection and Cultivating Authentic Relationships with Raksha Mahabeer
Conscious Connecting: It's more than just networking. In this special episode of The UnLearners Podcast, recorded live at the transformative UnLearning Experience Retreat 2024, Raksha Mahabeer, exper…
Building unbreakable discipline with practical strategies for success with Stephen Endersby
Ready to stop starting and start finishing? Stephen Endersby, Founder of the Freedom Project and Organisational & Individual Growth & Strategy Consultant at TiOLi Group Holdings, joins us on this spe…
Unlearning Limiting Money Beliefs and Finding the Path to Financial Freedom with Thandekile Moloko
Unlock the secrets to financial freedom by understanding the power of your mindset. In this special episode of the UnLearners Podcast, recorded live at the UnLearning Experience Retreat 2024, founder…
Identity Shifts | Accepting That You're no Longer Who You Were.
Do you believe your identity is set in stone? In this episode, we challenge that notion and explore the dynamic nature of personal growth. We'll discuss how life experiences, relationships, and chall…
How to merge varied interests successfully with Thobani Ndlovu
Tired of feeling boxed in by one career path? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of multi-passionate individuals with Thobani Ndlovu, a seasoned architect and curator of TEDx Durban.
Thobani…
Redefining Excellence with Fortune Nkwenyama
Tired of chasing a definition of excellence that doesn't fit? Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Fortune Nkwanyana, a self-proclaimed "Agent of Excellence." In this episode, we shatter th…
Who Is Your authentic self?
Are you tired of feeling like you have to fit into a mold? Do you long for a life lived authentically? In this conversation, we challenge the pressure to conform to societal expectations and explore …
Optimising your nervous system with Colleen Wilson
Are you tired of feeling stuck or unfulfilled? Explore the powerful connection between your mind and body. With Colleen Wilson, a transformation consultant and coach, we dive deep into the fascinatin…
Reclaiming your Time and Attention
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed by technology? In this episode, we challenge the assumption that constant connectivity is essential for modern life. Explore the impact of technology on mental …