Harvest Series

What drives a person to scale the world’s highest peaks and overcome unimaginable odds? Join Harvest Series podcast host Rose Claverie for an extraordinary conversation with Sandy Hill, a trailblazing adventurer who has conquered the Seven Summits and survived a deadly storm on Mount Everest. In this gripping episode, Sandy recounts her harrowing experience during one of Everest's most tragic nights and reveals the untold story of facing unjust accusations that rocked her world. Tune in to hear Sandy's inspiring journey of resilience and recovery.Key Points:[2:31] Battle Against the Storm:Sandy describes the ominous signs leading to the storm on Mount Everest, detailing the treacherous conditions during the descent when the storm intensified.[6:33] Survival Amidst Tragedy:Recount the pivotal moment when part of Sandy's team reached safety, orchestrating a rescue operation. Despite the team's survival, it marked one of the deadliest nights on Everest.[9:33] Hallucinations and Survival:Sandy shares her hallucinating experience while frozen and blind, shedding light on the profound challenges she faced during the storm.[11:56] Life-Altering Lesson:Discuss Sandy's valuable lesson from the ordeal: letting go of control, a transformative realization in the face of extreme adversity.[14:39] Unjust Accusations and Impact:Explore the aftermath of the storm, including the false portrayal of Sandy in a bestselling book, which significantly impacted her credibility and personal life.[27:27] Recovery and Resilience:Delve into Sandy's recovery journey after the traumatic experience, including her battle with depression and how she regained her footing.[31:48] Words of Wisdom:Sandy advises individuals facing social condemnation and offers insights on overcoming social death and reclaiming one's identity.[33:30] Harvest of the Day:Discover the source of hope for Sandy as she reflects on her experiences, finding inspiration amidst challenges and rebuilding her life.Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on Harvest. Join us next time for Dennis Okwera's interview, a testament to the power of determination and compassion in the face of adversity.You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Can technology ignite a sense of awe and reshape our understanding of the future? Join Harvest Series podcast host Rose Claverie for an exhilarating discussion with digital artist Jason Silva and Greg Pouy from the French podcast Vlan. Set against the stunning Aegean backdrop, this episode delves into Jason’s visionary take on technology, creativity, and the pursuit of radical hope. Tune in to uncover how awe might become a new form of spirituality and how storytelling shapes our future.Key Points:[2:27] Protopian Vision:Inspired by Kevin Kelly, Jason identifies himself as a "protopian," emphasizing his forward-thinking and optimistic view of the future amidst technology's evolution.[5:20] The Dual Nature of Technology:Discuss the paradox of technology as a double-edged sword, acknowledging both its potential for good and its challenges.[7:40] Power of Storytelling:Explore the importance of storytelling and the concept that the best story prevails, shaping perspectives and influencing society.[13:32] Creative Process and Mood Regulation:Delve into Jason's creative process, emphasizing mood regulation as a key factor. Explore the relationship between boredom and creativity.[16:37] Early Inspirations:Reflect on Jason's early passion for creativity, sparked by his fascination with his first camcorder at the age of 12.[20:16] Artificial Intelligence in Art:Contemplate Artificial Intelligence's role in art and creativity, exploring its potential impact on artistic expression.[22:55] Radical Hope:Explore Jason's powerful speech on Radical Hope delivered during Harvest in Kaplankaya. Uncover the depth of meaning behind this concept and its significance in the face of uncertainty.[24:37] Data and Trust:Discuss the transformative power of data and its potential to drive change in major corporations, shifting the focus from trust to data-driven decision-making.[28:21] Awe as a New Spirituality:Probe into the idea of awe as a modern form of spirituality, connecting individuals to a sense of wonder and reverence in the digital age.[30:59] Philosophy on Death:Explore Jason's philosophical perspective on death, touching on the profound aspects of mortality and the human experience.[30:14] Creating Positive Change:Envision the simplicity of positive change, discussing what easy or simple actions could significantly improve the world, as envisioned by Jason.[33:51] Closing Question by Greg Pouy:Greg poses question: What would Jason open and slam the door to, signifying his passions and concerns in life?Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey with Jason Silva and Greg Pouy. Stay tuned for more captivating episodes on Harvest, where we explore transformative ideas and stories shaping our world.Next week, we will release mountaineer Sandy Hill's interview in Kaplankaya. She will share her experience on Mount Everest, 27 years ago, during one of the deadliest expedition ever. Don't miss the episode! Until next time!You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Tibetan Buddhist scholars Bob Thurman and Dr. Thupten Jinpa discuss their friendship, the future of Buddhism, and the integration of science and religion. They reflect on their personal journeys, the challenges of adapting Buddhism to modernity, and the global influence of mindfulness and compassion. They also explore the importance of preserving Tibetan culture, the future of Tibetan Buddhism in the absence of the Dalai Lama, and ideas for creating a better world through movies and conscious consumption.

Former banker turned regenerative farmer, Christian Jochnik, discusses the goal of regenerative agriculture, fighting against pests without chemicals, resistance to regenerative farming, and the intention behind buying land in Ibiza. He emphasizes the need for profitable small-scale farms and shared infrastructure. The podcast explores the significance of data collection, the impact of regenerative farming on the ecosystem, replicating the model in Ibiza, and the speaker's journey of self-realization. Composting and connecting with nature are also discussed.

Ever wondered how the power of your senses can transform your well-being? Ari Peralta, a trailblazing sensory designer, joins Harvest Series host Rose Claverie to unravel the profound connection between sensory experiences and self-awareness. In this episode, Ari reveals how he harnesses sensory innovations across various sectors to elevate moods, reduce pain, and foster deep connections. Tune in to discover how modulating your senses could redefine your personal wellness journey.[2:24] - How can our senses improve our well-being?What happens if we can modulate sensations to expand perception and therefore elevate people's moods, reduce pain or increase connexion?[4:52] - To start doing this, we need to know people's arousal. By tapping into more than one sense at a time, we can awaken memory from other senses. It worked on a person who has Alzheimer's. [8:27] - We are multisense beings. We can't turn one sense off. [10:00] - What is the most effective sense? Spoiler: it's sent. [13:00] - Our senses are directly connected to emotions. [14:25] - Can you transform a bad memory into a good memory? That's Ari's goal! Ari speaks about MyCocoon, the company he joined. He is checking how we reduce pain perception with colour for a dental company.[19:10] - Colour is a language for Ari. [20:43] - Why so many people are suffering from anxiety? What to do?[22:30] - Ari is from the Dominican Republic, a very colourful country. Which influence does it have on Ari's passion for studying the senses?[27:00] - Challenges and hard times are good opportunities for Ari to grow. He talks about neuroplasticity. [28:40] - What's Ari's best habit to maintain mental agility? What is the virtue of micro-habits?[31:44] - Harvest of the Day : if something easy or simple could make the world a better place, what would it be for her?In two weeks, we will release Christian Jochnick's interview. He is a naturepreneur and founder of Juntos farm in Ibiza. Don't miss the episode, it's going to be the first one of a mini series about regenerative architecture and agriculture, organised with Thomas Ermacora. You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Adah Parris, system thinker and artist, talks about the importance of asking questions to shape the kind of ancestors we want to be. She discusses the shift from individual hero narratives to collective action, the role of technology in understanding ourselves and others, and the power of diverse perspectives. The conversation also explores the topic of racism and the need for open discussions about diversity. Parris emphasizes the need to give up comforts and put effort into making the world a better place.

What does it mean to bridge the ancient wisdom of shamanism with modern life? In this episode, Manex Ibar shares his remarkable journey from a high-powered career in New York to becoming a revered medicine man. Join Harvest Series host Rose Claverie as Manex unveils the hidden depths of shamanic practice, discusses his transformative experiences with plant medicine, and explores the evolving role of shamans in today’s world. Don’t miss this chance to gain profound insights into a timeless spiritual tradition.Nothing in this show should be used as medical advice or encouragement to use drugs.[2:24] - How Manex transitioned from being an executive in New York to a medicine man[6:24] - When did Manex start his career in shamanism?[9:40] - The different kinds of medicine men. The humble ones and the grandiose ones. [10:46] - What shaped Manex as a Medicine man? All the studies Manex went into and the people he met to learn his practice. [13:16] - Why do some people feel so empty in modern civilizations? For Manex, our society is sick. [17:27] - Manex is reading the Sphynx Code to his clients. Testimony of an osteopath who did a Sphynx code and a Hayahuasca trip with Manex: how it changed his life. [20:00] - Why do people come to see Manex? He is doing less healing now and more helping people access more consciousness. [21:48] - Manex is special because he learned to get to trans for ten years before trying the master plants. [24:13] - Can you have a bad experience with Ayahuasca?[27:24] - Can you experience this with friends, as a couple, or is it an individual journey?[27:58] - Manex's worst experience as a medicine man.[30:35] - What kind of childhood has Manex, and what kind of child was he?[30:40] - To be a medicine man, do you have to love people?[37:33] - Harvest of The Day : If something easy or simple could be done to make the world a better place, what would it be for Manex?In two weeks, we will release Adah Parris' interview in Kaplankaya. She is a system thinker and will share the importance of not being afraid to ask the "big Questions". Don't miss the episode!You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Can the future of architecture reshape our relationship with nature? Thomas Ermacora, a visionary architect and co-curator of Harvest's sixth edition, joins host Rose Claverie to discuss how regenerative projects like Clear Village are revolutionizing community well-being and environmental harmony. Tune in to hear how Thomas is transforming the built environment to empower people and restore connections to the natural world.[2:30] - What are the latest trends in architecture for Thomas?[4:31] - What is Thomas' example of working with distressed communities in the UK, reviving a garden outside London?[11:34] - How can architecture help us reconnect with nature?[15:56] - What is stopping biomimicry and regenerative projects? Lobbying. [17:00] - What about using digital twins to improve how we build?[20:17] - What does Thomas think about people not being so happy to share their data. [23:10] - Does Thomas dream of building a city from scratch?[28:13] - What put Thomas on this path of building for communities? A lack of belonging. [31:56] - Harvest of the Day : if something easy or simple could be done to make the world a better place, what would it be for Thomas Ermacora?In two weeks, we will release an interview with Manex Ibar. He is a "medicine man", he will share how he became what we call also a shaman, and explain what he does. Don't miss the episode!You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Imagine transforming mental health struggles into profound self-discovery through the depths of Mexico's cenotes. In this episode, Rodo Escalante, co-founder of the Alchemy movement and author of Deep Dive Within, reveals how yoga and diving into these ancient caves helped him navigate autism and depression without traditional medicine. Join Harvest Series host Rose Claverie as Rodo shares his unique journey and the powerful insights he's gained from the deep, dark waters of self-healing.[3:28] - Introduction with a quote from Rodo's book. What happens when Rodo is diving in the Mexican cenotes? When you are centred is when you are truly present, and that happens when you deep dive. [5:50] - How long can Rodo hold his breath without equipment in the Mexican caves? [7:05] - How is it to have an altered state in the water? In the presence of death, things are faster. You will integrate your true power. When you don't have any exchange of gas, everything you thought was pain becomes a pleasure. [10:13] - What are the elements of analogy with birth? You let your body do its function. [10:51] - What's the craziest thing Rodo has ever done in those caves? [12:30] - What's the importance of excitement in the process? [14:32] - Rodo is reconnecting with the Mayan culture. How did the Mayans look at the caves? You can only look at those caves when you're at peace. [19:20] - Rodo brought some people in Kaplankaya, during Harvest event, to the Aegean Sea, for some practice. Feedbacks. [22:17] - Rodo suffered from autism, depression, ADHD, anger... What was the most difficult time for him? The chronology of his diagnosis and when he started yoga.[28:00] - What didn't help Rodo? Alcohol, medicines...[29:46] - Rodo's links with Scientists. [31:00] - Rodo is explaining his methodology. What is the secret to mental stability, and how, thanks to breath hold, can we wire and force our brain to create the hormones and neurotransmitters we don't have? BUT Rodo doesn't want hyperventilation. He prefers the ventilation technique inspired by pranayama. How to access the psychotic states, in control. [40:15] - Harvest of the Day : if something easy or simple would make the world a better place, what would it be for him?In two weeks, we will release Thomas Ermacora's episode. Thomas is a brilliant mind, an architect and a futurist. He is very much focused on communities and is the co-curator of Harvest sixth season. Don't miss the episode!You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

How does a cinematic journey into gratitude reflect the resilience of the human spirit? Award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartberg, known for “Fantastic Fungi” and his latest film “Gratitude Revealed,” joins host Rose Claverie to delve into the making of his new movie, the power of optimism, and the role of nature in our lives. Tune in to uncover how Louie's passion for film and nature intertwines to inspire and uplift.[1:56] - How did the idea emerge of doing a movie about gratitude after Fantastic Funghi? Itd a journey in the human soul. [4:47] - From ashes comes rebirth: Louie's parents were holocaust survivors. [7:39] - why optimism is the only choice. [11:05] - What are people's reactions after watching "Gratitude Revealed"?[12:16] - Louie's special scene in the movie. And mine (+ guess what, I am going to interview Alex Grey for the 7th season!)[14:15] - Louie talks about the distribution of his movies. Why is he doing it himself, without the help of Hollywood anymore? [16:56] - Extract of the trailer of "Gratitude Revealed". [18:36] - Louie is grateful to be in Kaplankaya, for Harvest event. [19:30] - What's Louie's reaction to our world destroying nature?[23:40] - What's Louie's view about technologies?[26:56] - Louie's next project. [27:34] - Harvest of the Day : if Louie could choose something easy or simple that could make the world a better place, what would it be?In two weeks, we will release Rodo Escalante's interview in Kaplankaya. Rodo suffered from autism, depression and also ADHD. He learned to navigate these mental issues thanks to yoga, breathing and deep diving. He will share his incredible experience. Don't miss the episode!You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel