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How do we reclaim health for our food systems? In this special episode entitled ‘Earthly Delights’ Amisha talks with Vandana Shiva on her infamous farm in India. Vandana is a world-renowned environmental thinker, activist, feminist, philosopher of science, writer and science policy advocate. She is the founder of Navdanya Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology (India) and President of Navdanya International. In 1982 she founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology (RFSTE), an independent research institute that addresses the most significant problems of ecology of our times, and two years later, Navdanya (‘nine seeds’) the movement in defense of biodiversity and small farmers. Vandana is recipient of many awards, including in 1993 the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’, and named among the top five “Most Important People in Asia” by AsiaWeek in 2001, she is is a prolific writer and author of numerous books and serves on the board of the International Forum on Globalisation, and member of the executive committee of the World Future Council.  We hear from Chander Shaker who is one of the core team at the farm, as well as a multitude of participants of the Earth Democracy seminars with Vandana.  We explore :: bio and culturally diverse food systems and farming :: seed libraries :: universal laws :: soil health and its impacts on our health Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org    

Zoë Tryon, an activist, speaker, and artist dedicated to indigenous communities, shares her journey of environmental activism and cultural preservation in the Amazon. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with ancestral lands and traditional practices while advocating for indigenous-led conservation. The discussion also touches on Amazonian spirituality, dreams, and the healing power of community. Additionally, Zoë explores modern intimacy challenges, highlighting the critical role of maternal bonds and the need for vulnerability in navigating personal relationships.

How do we tantalise our spiritual paths to flourish a creative, equitable and harmonious future? In this episode entitled ‘ The Art of Life’ Amisha talks with Ben Vereen, an American actor, dancer and singer. Vereen gained prominence for his performances in the original Broadway productions of the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, and Pippin, for which he won the 1973 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Ben takes us on a sermon of insights into how our creative expression and spirituality can forge life paths. We explore :: destructive impacts of technology distractions to human connection :: the role of spirituality on our collective growth :: the power and interconnectedness of art and life :: Humans as expressions of God :: the importance of stillness :: the true meaning of abundance Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org

How can our eco systems of relationship shape our collective future?  In this episode entitled ‘Nothing But Love’ Amisha talks with Raio, a musician, producer, ceremonialist and DJ who’s been uplifting the tribe in Bali for the last 18 years. A devotee of movement and dance as transformational practices, he plays organic-electro live dance music sets and DJ’s ecstatic dance. He’s the co-founder of Wakamaia School of Sacred Fun, where they share the art of Ecstatic Dance DJ’ing, sound healing, and more. Raio is also co-founder of an eco-community as well as Colibri Spirit Festival and BaliSpirit Festival. We explore :: ecstatic dance and music ceremonies as healing and transformative practices :: transformative power of kindness in resolving conflicts :: grief rituals :: AI vs Humanities unique qualities of emotional intelligence and interconnectedness :: parenting and fathering  :: human capacity to create magic  Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org    

How do we cultivate our intuition for collective change? In this special episode entitled 'An Invitation To More Aliveness' we gather with Niharika Sanyal, Léa Bourratiere, Naveen Vasudevan, Nikhil Kale, Ajay Makhija and Aurora Esmeralda to explore intuition as a guide for collective change; a way of life drawing from the wisdom of our bodies to move us into a life of discernment, simplicity, humbleness and grace. This circle hosted by Amisha is an invitation for us to come together in community to unveil collective wisdom.   We explore :: Intuition as a guide to navigate uncertain times  :: Intuition as a tool for collective liberation :: Signs and Symbols for collective growth :: Grief and Joy to counterbalance our worlds of darkness Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org  

How do we journey into our full presence and power? In this episode entitled "The Golden Path" , Amisha welcomes back Zach Bush, MD, a physician specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognised educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease and food systems. He founded ‘Seraphic Group’ and the non-profit ‘Farmer’s Footprint’ to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. We explore :: rewilding our dreams and hearts as pathways for inner healing and reconnecting with nature :: recognising our wounds and sacredness as the healing medicines of our own body :: practicing spirituality, consciousness and personal growth in sovereign community :: breath work and plant medicine as tools for healing and coming into presence :: polyamory and unconditional love as baselines for future society :: sexuality and fertility :: soil based nutrition Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org  

How do we learn to live in a state of harmony and action?  In this episode entitled ‘Poetry Of Souls’ Amisha talks with Deepti Tewari, a teacher at Last School, Auroville, sharing sessions on poetry, literature, culture studies, and exploring Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy. The school is based upon Free Progress, an approach which is not governed by habits, conventions or preconceived ideas, but guided by the soul. Auroville, want to universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose is to realise human unity. We explore: :: sovereign education as a way of unlocking integrity and inner fullness as a key to growth :: harmony and beauty as the undercurrents of all of life that unlock our soul’s purpose :: Auroville’s as a blueprint city for peace and harmony for all humanity :: the transformative power of wisdom revealed in being present Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org

How can we unfurl the authenticity of our lives? In this special episode 'Wisdom For These Times' we gather with Khrisha Ambani, Brusellas Gomez-Andersun, Zach Bush, Barnaby Maichael Andersun and Kieran Butler to explore the wisdom unleashed during troubling times that might hold the keys to living our lives guided by authenticity, joy and the creativity of nature. This circle hosted by Amisha is an invitation for us to come together in community to unveil collective wisdom. We explore:   :: the importance of leaning into community to cultivate joy and creativity as a compass for life :: forming our authentic voice through sensory experiences :: following our bliss and finding freedom in times of uncertainty and change :: nature as our mirror and guide Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org 

How do we become soul models that can lead our evolution from a place of love and authenticity? We are kicking off our new season with ‘The Essence Of Grace’, a conversation with Amisha and Dr Jude Currivan, a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author and Evolutionary Leaders Circle member. She is a scientist specialising in cosmology and quantum physics. Having travelled to over 80 countries and worked with traditional wisdom keepers she is a life-long researcher into the nature of reality and author of award-winning and bestselling book “The Cosmic Hologram: In-formation at the Center of Creation” and “The Story of Gaia: The Big Breath and the Evolutionary Journey of Our Conscious Planet”. She co-founded “WholeWorld-View” to serve unitive awareness, conscious evolution and transformational change in service to our collective and planetary healing. We explore :: how we may form ‘soul models’ to contribute to collective awakening :: how we may live in unity and embrace our interconnectedness to heal the disease of separation and evolve into co-creative partners with Gaia :: living authentically and trusting our intuition as our superpower in this time of metamorphosis :: cosmos and the universe as a living and loving entities :: emergence of reality that embraces the convergence of the science of unity and wholeness with ancient wisdom teachings :: how to create spaces for deep connection and slowing down Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org  

Paul Powlesland, a barrister and lawyer for nature, discusses nature guardianship, activism, and challenges in caring for land and rivers. He explores 'Nature Rights' and an ecosystem of interventions to change human-nature relationships. The podcast emphasizes the importance of personal connections with nature and becoming guardians to protect and restore it.