Nina Simons

On this episode, author and social entrepreneur Nina Simons reminds us that in a fact driven culture, sometimes it’s important to return to the emotional, physical, and even spiritual in order to balance the conversation. In a world full of 8 billion unique individuals, how can we learn to listen to each person’s unique experience and perspective? Can we integrate the rational with our intuitions, and embody some of the shifts we’d like to see in the world? About Nina Simons: Nina Simons is the Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers. She is a social entrepreneur passionate about reinventing leadership, restoring the feminine, and co-creating a healthy and equitable future for all life on Earth. She co-edited Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and authored Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership—released as a second edition in 2022 with an accompanying discussion guide and embodied practices. The first edition won Nautilus awards in the categories of Women in the 21st Century and Social Change & Social Justice. Nina serves on the Advisory Council for Daughters for Earth, and in 2017, received the Goi Peace Award with her husband and partner Kenny Ausubel. For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/60-nina-simons To watch this video episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/qIXFwwOdvlo

In a heartfelt tribute, Joanna Macy, a visionary teacher and sacred activist, shares her insights on embracing uncertainty as a profound gift. Joined by Will Scott, Nina Simons, and Phoebe Tickell—each inspired by Macy's teachings—they discuss the power of community and storytelling in navigating today's challenges. Anecdotes highlight Macy's influence in eco-psychology and environmental activism. Together, they explore themes of interconnectedness, resilience, and moral imagination, inviting listeners to honor the legacy of love and courage in creating a sustainable future.