What if the names matter? What if our acknowledgement of life's oneness matters? Matters to what? You may ask. Yes! But really, how?Cari takes us on a journey through The One Living System, a profoundly simply interconnectedness of life that emphasizes our connection and not our roles in Earth. We share personal stories about pets and the meaningful names they bear, as well as the idea of renaming within families to better reflect individual identities. These anecdotes weave a rich tapestry of how names and stories deeply influence our sense of belonging and connection to the world around us.From there, our conversation emerges as Cari sheds light on the power of storytelling in reclaiming our Indigenous roots and understanding our place within the natural world. We delve into how colonization has eroded the intrinsic narratives of First Nations peoples and why reconnecting with these stories is vital for restoring a sense of oneness with nature. Storytelling is likened to a fishing line, binding us together and fostering shared understanding. We also discuss the importance of embodying our connection to nature through our actions and presence, rather than through superficial acknowledgments, offering a more profound relationship with the environment.Lastly, we unravel the intricate relationship between language, science, and sacred rituals in fostering a deeper connection to the living system. "Science gives the sacred form," Cari says. By viewing life as an ongoing conversation, we open ourselves to richer interactions with the natural world. Cari shares insights on the creative joys and challenges of writing, underscoring the power of words in conveying complex ideas. From examining the balance between faith and control in creative projects to the importance of local rituals and community-centered approaches, this episode invites you to rethink your place within the interconnected web of life. Buy Cari's book: The One Living SystemBuy our latest book: StagtineJoin us in The Wildland Chronicles community on Substack to continue this enlightening conversation. It is free!

What if the drive for digital and agricultural perfection one and the same? What if the industrial complex, the "machine," is more than the technology that surrounds us but the technological identity working, slithering, oozing, its way out of us? In this episode, Joe and Daniel examine the complexities of recycling, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture. Hear our (Joe's!) candid reflections on the tension between immediate health concerns and the long-term environmental goals of the "green movements," questioning the authenticity of current regenerative movements. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine ecological efforts over profit-driven motives, urging for a sincere commitment to ecological balance, to finding ourselves.Join us as we challenge traditional, patriarchal values and explore a more connected, holistic way of living. Reflecting on personal experiences and drawing inspiration from indigenous perspectives, we discuss how the quest for perfection can overshadow meaningful relationships and self-worth. We highlight the potential for living in harmony with our environment and emphasize the importance of active participation in our community discussions on The Wildland Chronicles. Thank you for your support!Conversate with us and become a member of our community for FREE! Join The Wildland Chronicles here!Buy the latest book, Stagtine, here!

Welcome to Unshod (previously called Denusion)! This episode is a solocast with D. Firth Griffith on the nature of being, his paradigm shift away from "saving the world," why he wrote his latest book (Stagtine), and why all of this leads to the new name: Unshod. Conversate with us and become a member of our community for FREE! Join The Wildland Chronicles here!Buy the latest book, Stagtine, here!Stay tuned for some exciting episodes...

In this episode, D. Firth Griffith and Manda Scott discuss the power of "dreaming the future" into being, of story, and the wonderful soul found when we simply inhabit the stories in and around us. Buy Stagtine, my latest book here!About Manda:Born in Scotland at 318ppm CO2, Manda Scott was once a veterinary surgeon and is now a novelist, smallholder, renegade economist and host of the Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, she’s co-creator of the Thrutopia Masterclass and her new novel, Any Human Power is a Thrutopian political thriller woven through with Boudica-style dreaming: a new mythos for a new reality. Manda's Website and BooksPre-Order Any Human PowerDreaming Awake TrainingAccidental Gods Podcast and CommunityThrutopia Writing MasterclassManda's Website

In this episode, D. Firth Griffith and Jeremy Dumphy discuss the misrepresentation of conventional agriculture and the reductionist and binary perspective of regenerative agriculture. They explore the impact of modern accessibility on agriculture and the lack of nuance in the regenerative movement. They also emphasize the importance of context, community, and balance, calling us homeward and not into globalism. The conversation explores the tension between balance and capitalism in the context of regenerative agriculture. It delves into the practicality of growing grains for sale locally and the importance of limits. The discussion also highlights the heroic narrative often associated with regenerative agriculture and the disconnect between stated reasons and actual motivations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on mandatory agricultural systems and the subversive nature of self-sufficiency in place of community ownership or participation.Get the book: https://wildtimshel.com/collections/books/products/stagtineJoin Our Substack: https://danielfirthgriffith.substack.comJeremy's Website: https://www.pasturesongfarm.comEpisode TakeawaysThe regenerative movement often misrepresents conventional agriculture and fails to acknowledge the importance of grains in the food system.The binary perspective of regenerative agriculture as good and conventional agriculture as bad oversimplifies the complexities of farming practices.The modern accessibility of buying grains from anywhere has led to a lack of local accountability and reciprocity in the regenerative movement.The regenerative movement needs to embrace nuance and consider the regional context and diverse farming practices.Community and balance are crucial in regenerative agriculture, and the focus should be on building relationships and finding sustainable solutions. Regenerative agriculture exists in tension with the capitalist drive for growth and profit.The practicality of growing grains for sale depends on regionalized understandings of regeneration and the balance between production and ecological resilience.The heroic narrative surrounding regenerative agriculture often overlooks the complexity and limits of natural systems.The marketing of regenerative agriculture can sometimes prioritize marketability over true ecological regeneration.Achieving regional balance in agriculture requires considering the interconnectedness of landscapes and the limitations of individual farms.Nuance is essential in understanding and practicing regenerative agriculture, as it involves balancing multiple factors and recognizing the unique context of each farm. Balancing decisions and resources is crucial in agriculture.

In this episode, D. Firth Griffith and Jeremy Dumphy discuss the misrepresentation of conventional agriculture and the reductionist and binary perspective of regenerative agriculture. They explore the impact of modern accessibility on agriculture and the lack of nuance in the regenerative movement. They also emphasize the importance of context, community, and balance, calling us homeward and not into globalism. The conversation explores the tension between balance and capitalism in the context of regenerative agriculture. It delves into the practicality of growing grains for sale locally and the importance of limits. The discussion also highlights the heroic narrative often associated with regenerative agriculture and the disconnect between stated reasons and actual motivations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on mandatory agricultural systems and the subversive nature of self-sufficiency in place of community ownership or participation. Get the book: https://wildtimshel.com/collections/books/products/stagtineJeremy's Website: https://www.pasturesongfarm.comEpisode TakeawaysThe regenerative movement often misrepresents conventional agriculture and fails to acknowledge the importance of grains in the food system.The binary perspective of regenerative agriculture as good and conventional agriculture as bad oversimplifies the complexities of farming practices.The modern accessibility of buying grains from anywhere has led to a lack of local accountability and reciprocity in the regenerative movement.The regenerative movement needs to embrace nuance and consider the regional context and diverse farming practices.Community and balance are crucial in regenerative agriculture, and the focus should be on building relationships and finding sustainable solutions. Regenerative agriculture exists in tension with the capitalist drive for growth and profit.The practicality of growing grains for sale depends on regionalized understandings of regeneration and the balance between production and ecological resilience.The heroic narrative surrounding regenerative agriculture often overlooks the complexity and limits of natural systems.The marketing of regenerative agriculture can sometimes prioritize marketability over true ecological regeneration.Achieving regional balance in agriculture requires considering the interconnectedness of landscapes and the limitations of individual farms.Nuance is essential in understanding and practicing regenerative agriculture, as it involves balancing multiple factors and recognizing the unique context of each farm. Balancing decisions and resources is crucial in agriculture.

In this conversation, Dugald Hine of the Dark Mountain Project and A School Called HOME and the author of the book, At Work In The Ruins, discusses the limitations of science in addressing climate change and the need to question and reevaluate our understanding of the issue. He emphasizes the importance of embracing vernacular knowledge and ways of knowing, as well as living in hope and embracing the home, the community. Hine also explores the need for a new narrative that goes beyond the singularization of knowledge and the supremacy of science. He discusses the concept of coming home and the work of regrowing a living culture, as well as the role of hospitality and conviviality in creating a sense of home. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of turning inward and embracing home as a way to navigate the challenges of climate change and create a more sustainable future. Watch this Episode on YouTube: YouTube Link!TakeawaysClimate change raises questions that go beyond what science can answer, necessitating a reevaluation of our understanding of the issue.The singularization of knowledge and the supremacy of science limit our ability to address climate change effectively.Embracing vernacular knowledge and ways of knowing, as well as living in hope and embracing depth education, can provide alternative paths forward.Creating a sense of home and regrowing a living culture are essential for navigating the challenges of climate change and creating a sustainable future.Hope is not a fixed concept but rather an empty palm into which something might land.Embracing uncertainty and letting go of the need to know the future is essential.Taking responsibility for the present and future is crucial in addressing global challenges.Getting implicated and actively engaging with the realities and needs of the world can lead to meaningful action.Dougald Hine is a social thinker, writer and speaker. After an early career as a BBC journalist, he cofounded organizations including the Dark Mountain Project and a school called HOME. He has collaborated with scientists, artists and activists, serving as a leader of artistic development at Riksteatern (Sweden’s national theatre) and as an associate of the Centre for Environment and Development Studies at Uppsala University. At Work in the Ruins concludes the work that began with Uncivilization: The Dark Mountain Manifesto (2009), co-written with Paul Kingsnorth, and is his second title with Chelsea Green, following the anthology Walking on Lava (2017).Learn more about Dougald here: dougald.nu/aboutLearn more about Daniel here: danielfirthgriffith.comJoin Daniel's Substack here: danielfirthgriffith.substack.com

In this conversation, Daniel Firth Griffith and Hadden Turner of Over The Field explores the themes of agrarianism, localism, and the challenges of dismantling the consumeristic system in the face of a climate emergency.We cover topics such as the refuge of authenticity, the concept of the machine, the tension between industrialism and agrarianism, the challenge of time and scale, the delusion of modernity and consumerism, resilience in the face of a climate emergency, and the need for consumerism to die. The conversation highlights the importance of locally adapted farming practices and the role of individuals and communities in creating change, from the inside out.The conversation explores the question of what we are trying to save in the face of the climate emergency. It delves into the importance of focusing on the local place and disentangling ourselves and our communities from the desire to be everything to everyone.Watch this Episode on YouTube: YouTube Link!TakeawaysThe machine refers to the mindset of totalizing efficiency and industrial farming, which is driven by the desire for mass production and consumption.Agrarian solutions are long-term and locally adapted, and they require a shift in human desires and a willingness to make sacrifices.Resilient local systems can be fostered by supporting local farmers, paying the full price for food, and living in a way that is adjacent to the consumeristic machine.Dismantling the consumeristic system is a complex challenge that requires a shift in societal values and a rejection of the delusion of modernity.While time is of the essence in addressing the climate emergency, agrarian solutions may not match the pace needed to avert the crisis, and it may be necessary to prepare for and adapt to a future of chaos and collapse. In the face of the climate emergency, it is important to question what we are trying to save.Focusing on the local and taking responsibility for our immediate surroundings is crucial.We need to disentangle ourselves from the desire to be everything to everyone.Personal introspection and change are necessary for addressing the challenges we face.Hope can be found in the local and the seeds of renewal.Hadden's Substack: overthefield.substack.comDaniel's Substack: danielfirthgriffith.substack.comDaniel's Website for Courses: Website Link

In this conversation, Rupert shares his journey of growing heritage grains and the importance of cross-pollination and adaptation in the field. He emphasizes the relationship between wheat fields and forests, highlighting the need for biodiversity and relationship. Rupert and Daniel also discuss the impact of capitalism on farming and the search for meaning in the face of challenges. They explore the connection between death and capitalism, and the need for emergence and relationship in rewilding and baking. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the transformative power of bread making and the importance of finding meaning and relationship in farming.Watch this Episode on YouTube: YouTube Link!Rupert is available to support farmers, individuals and organizations with advice, mentoring and support with sourcing, growing, milling and baking with heritage grains as well as the design for regenerative cultures for organizations. He can be contacted at panisvita@protonmail.com where you can also pre-register for a copy of the 'Peasant Bakery Toolkit'.TakeawaysGrowing heritage grains involves cross-pollination and adaptation in the field, leading to a diverse and ever-changing population of wheat varieties.The relationship between wheat fields and forests is important, as the presence of trees and other plants enhances biodiversity and flavor in the grains.The impact of capitalism on farming has led to a loss of meaning and relationship, but there is a growing movement towards regenerative practices and community building.Finding meaning in farming requires embracing the unknown and being open to emergence, as well as maintaining a deep relationship with the land and the process of growing food.

In this conversation, Daniel Firth Griffith and Rob Lewis discuss the climate crisis from a holistic and poetic perspective. They explore the role of poetry in understanding the climate crisis and the need for a shift in language and perspective. They also examine the influence of capitalism on climate science and solutions, as well as the importance of taking the time to address the crisis.The conversation highlights the complexity and unifying nature of the climate crisis and emphasizes the need to talk to Earth on her terms. Rob also discusses the importance of language in our perception of the environment (or nature?) and how it can shape our relationship with nature, explaining how the term 'environment' was created to distance ourselves from nature and how Indigenous people have a more holistic way of talking about the earth. The conversation concludes with a poem by Lewis titled 'The Making,' which reflects on the joy of good work and the importance of staying connected to the natural world.TakeawaysPoetry can provide a unique perspective on the climate crisis, allowing us to see the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world.The influence of capitalism on climate science and solutions can hinder holistic and sustainable approaches.Taking the time to understand and address the climate crisis is crucial, as rushing and prioritizing technological solutions may lead to unintended consequences.Language plays a significant role in shaping our understanding of the climate crisis, and it is important to use language that respects and acknowledges the Earth as a living entity. Language plays a significant role in shaping our perception of the environment. The term 'environment' was created to distance ourselves from nature, while Indigenous people have a more holistic way of talking about the earth.Water is essential for life and plays a central role in our climate system. The relationship between water and life is interconnected, with water creating the infrastructure for life and life creating the conditions for water.Plants have a crucial role in climate regulation through the process of transpiration. They release moisture to cool off and absorb heat from the atmosphere, helping to regulate temperature and remove heat from the environment.The complexity of life and the natural world cannot be fully understood or captured in a single moment. It requires ongoing exploration and reflection to find meaning and appreciate its beauty.Future conversations with Rob Lewis can be anticipated, and he can be contacted through his Substack and website for further engagement with his work.Important Links:Rob's Substack: theclimateaccordingtolife.substack.comRob's Book: thesilenceofvanishingthings.comDaniel's Substack: danielfirthgriffith.substack.comUpcoming Courses: danielfirthgriffith.com/collections/in-person-courses