John Seed

Join John Seed, a long-time Earth activist and pioneer of Experiential Deep Ecology, alongside Skye Cielita Flor, a passionate folk herbalist and plant medicine ritualist, as they discuss the importance of reconnecting with nature. They explore the philosophy of deep ecology, nurturing emotional connections with the Earth, and the challenges of parenting in today's world. The duo delves into the impact of economic systems on ecological advocacy and the transformative power of rituals and community in fostering deeper connections with the natural world.

John Seed, a leading environmental activist and founder of the Rainforest Information Centre, shares his insights on reconnecting with nature after nearly five decades of activism. He discusses the transformative shift towards collective ecological consciousness, intertwined with spiritual practices. Seed emphasizes the power of shared experiences to overcome despair, revealing the importance of ceremony and gratitude in activism. The conversation delves into the 'Council of All Beings' practice, fostering deep connections to the natural world and inspiring action to heal our planet.

Renowned environmental activist John Seed and deep ecology practitioner Skye Mandozay discuss deep ecology, reconnection with nature, rituals like Council of All Beings, embracing grief for the world, nature's rights court case victory, poetry on interconnectedness, and resistance against institutions like the World Bank in this thought-provoking podcast conversation.