Episode 14: Activism, with Merlin Matthews

In this second of three podcasts on the theme of activism, Barbara and David are joined by three guests: Merlin Matthews, a lifelong activist and social entrepreneur, whose reputation as ‘Dr Bike’ at the London School of Economics grew into a pioneering inter-sectional charity called Re-Cycle, addressing both ecology and poverty; Blue Sandford, who is still only 18, but is already well known as a founding ‘youth’ member of Extinction Rebellion, a best-selling author, and a literally-underground protestor against over-development; and Wendelien Bellinger, a seasoned Montessorian, academic lecturer, and now Board Member at Montessori Europe.

Om Podcasten

In the early 20th Century, Maria Montessori transformed our appreciation of the importance of early childhood to every individual and to society. Her followers are astounded by the ongoing relevance of her insights to contemporary issues — freedom, justice, peace, nature, identity, progress, independence, faith and love — all thoughtfully explored by Montessori experts and guests in this series of podcasts. The hosts are Barbara Isaacs, leading Montessori authority and President of Montessori Europe, and David Gettman, founder of My Montessori Child software, which sponsors this podcast.