Harvesting Connection: Lessons from Kaplankaya

Episode Description

Join host Rose Claverie as she takes us on a reflective journey through Season 8 of the Harvest Series, recorded at the stunning Kaplankaya venue on the Aegean Sea in Turkey. This season brought together global thought leaders, change-makers, and spiritual guides to explore the theme of connection in all its forms. From intimate relationships to community healing, and from self-discovery to connection with nature, Season 8 dives into what it means to connect in today's world truly.

Key Guests and Highlights

Here are some of the insightful moments and key themes from this season:

• Connection in Relationships with Esther Perel: Esther speaks on how relationships shape the quality of our lives and the pressures we place on them in today’s world. “Relationships bring both the best and the worst into our lives.”
• Modern Isolation vs. Traditional Community with Jamie Wheal: Jamie discusses the challenges and complexities of connection in the modern era, reminding us that while community life wasn’t perfect, it still addressed a fundamental human need for belonging.
• 4:43 : Self-Connection and Transformation with Nick Brewer: Once a prisoner in a harsh environment, Nick shares his life-changing experience with yoga and self-discovery in an isolated cell, bringing a powerful message of inner transformation.
• Radical Self-Acceptance with Mama Gena: Through her work in reclaiming women's empowerment, Mama Gena emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply to one’s emotions—anger, joy, ecstasy—and embracing them fully.
• 10:28 : Connecting through Food and Health with Dr. Andrew Weil: Dr. Weil shares the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, highlighting how food can play a foundational role in feeling grounded and connected.
• Embracing Vulnerability through Cold Exposure with Isabelle and Laura Hof: The daughters of Wim Hof explain the power of ice baths as a tool for mastering one’s stress response, teaching us that resilience is built from within.
• 13:54 : Psychedelics and Consciousness with Amanda Feilding: Known as the "First Lady of LSD," Amanda advocates for the mindful use of psychedelics in deepening self-connection and accessing transformative experiences. Dr. Bruce Damer also shares his experience of Ayahuasca. About consciousness : which story are we telling ourselves? Vika Victoria explains we decide to choose.
• Creativity and Letting Go with Yrsa Daley-Ward: Poet Yrsa shares how letting go of unnecessary beliefs and staying open to inspiration allow her to be a vessel for creativity. Such goes with piano as tells Joep Beving. Ben Nemtin helps others realise their dreams.
• 24:53 : Personal Purpose and Giving Back with Lynn Twist: With insights from her work alongside Mother Teresa and in the Amazon, Lynn challenges us to find connection through purpose and service. Investor Pablos Holman explains how even Silicon Valley can help to make the world a better place. Hannah Jones discusses sustainability.
• Let's conclude with the founders of Harvest, Roman Carel and Bural öymen.

A BIG thank you to Manon, Burak, Roman, Neil, JJ, Alice, Bea, Bruna and all the Harvest team for their unconditional support!

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Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequences

Technicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and team

Music by Chambord

Artwork : Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners