The Human Greenhouse

Sahana Chattopadhyay, a writer and speaker championing pluriversality, delves into embracing an inclusive worldview where multiple existences thrive. The discussion highlights the need to re-evaluate our values against excessive consumerism and the ecological fallout of modern advancements. Sahana emphasizes recognizing diverse voices to tackle global challenges and advocates for collaboration with the natural world. She also explores the beauty in uncertainty and the importance of nurturing authentic connections with art and nature.

Modern society has become overly compartmentalised and separated, particularly in healthcare and community life, moving away from the holistic, communal approaches that have historically proven more effective. This is evident in everything from how we handle birth to how we treat illness and even how we view human connection to nature.Kai Njeri is a regenerative systems designer working in food systems, education, and women's health. She specialises in sexual and reproductive health, working as a doula and birth worker, partnering with hospitals to improve birth outcomes.In this episode, you’llDiscover how traditional birth practices that embrace community support and celebration offer powerful alternatives to modern medicalised approachesLearn about a Tanzanian hospital program that achieved remarkable results simply by allowing women to birth in different positionsExplore how our approach to healing and wellness has become harmfully individualistic, particularly evident during the COVID pandemic, and why communal healing mattersResourcesConnect with Kai via LinkedInWork with Kai as a doulaWombs of the World, TanzaniaConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Leadership is undergoing a fundamental transformation, from traditional hierarchical structures towards a more human-centric, relational approach where leaders need to build trust, authenticity, and psychological safety while enabling their teams to flourish.Work should be viewed as part of a full and connected life, not a separate compartment. Future leaders need to balance organisational success with human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.In this episode, you’llDiscover how leadership has evolved over the last century from mechanistic control to a more human-centred, value-driven approach that emphasises psychological safety and authenticityLearn why traditional work-life balance concepts are outdated and how to embrace a more holistic approach where work integrates naturally into a full-spectrum lifeUnderstand the key barriers preventing organisational change and see examples of successful companies that prove new leadership models can be both profitable and sustainableResourcesConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Healing is an ongoing process that needs us to move beyond treating isolated symptoms and embrace a more interconnected, systems-thinking approach to wellness. Healing involves not just the physical body, but our relationship with ourselves, our communities, and nature.Lana Jelenjev is a community alchemist, volunteer coach, mentor, and learning specialist. She has been working with the Neurodiversity Foundation for the past seven years, and is a HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experience) trainer.In this episode, you willLearn about the platinum rule, which focuses on understanding and meeting others' needs and how that fosters deeper connections and relationships. We all share a common humanity. Our interdependence is crucial for healing and for our collective freedom.Feel into how embracing our unique strengths and identities is essential for personal growth and fulfilment. The concept of neurodiversity challenges the idea that there is a “normal” way of thinking and encourages acceptance and understanding of different cognitive styles.Appreciate how unlearning societal narratives and redefining productivity and rest are essential for personal and societal wellbeing, and how we are not less because of that – in fact, we uncover much more of our potential and wisdom in the process.ResourcesLana’s websiteHOPEMe and White SupremacyRefugiaConnect with Lana via LinkedInConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Meaningful change starts with simple steps. Steps like being mindful of what we eat, connecting with our local community, and reconsidering how we view resources in our organisations.Joining Tatjana on this episode is Paco Briseño, a regenerative transformation expert, leader, mentor, coach, and change maker. His work focuses on leadership, education, mentoring and coaching. Paco has extensive experience in HR consulting, and is particularly interested in bringing regenerative practices to organisations, drawing inspiration from nature and life systems.In this episode, you willLearn how regenerative leadership focuses on bringing life and flourishing to organizations and individual lives by integrating the rules of nature and the logic of life. You will see how healthy connections and relationships, inspired by nature, are essential for our thrivingSense into how silence, reflection and deep listening are all essential in a society that values constant action and extroversion, and how this is not the opposite of action or focus, but complimentary and essentialDiscover how love can be a powerful decision-making tool and can contribute to regenerative and sustainable actions and how cultivating active hope is crucial for addressing our global challengesResourcesConnect with Paco via LinkedInReinventing Organizations: a Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness, by Frederic LalouxActive Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in Without Going Crazy, by Joanna Macy and Chris JohnstoneRegeneratorsInner Development GoalsRadical Love: From Separation to Connection with the Earth, Each Other, and Ourselves, by Satish KumarConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

High-performing teams are complex, dynamic systems that need ongoing effort and attention to develop and maintain.Team performance is not about achieving perfection or following a rigid structure, but embracing the messiness and unpredictability of human interactions while working towards a common purpose.Teams need a clear “why”, manageable objectives, strong relationships, effective routines, and resilience to sustain high performance over time.In this episode, you’llDiscover the key elements that contribute to high-performing teams and how they can lead to exceptional resultsExplore the complexities and dynamics of team coaching, including the challenges and rewards of working with evolving group systemsLearn about a comprehensive framework for developing and sustaining high-performance teams, focusing on purpose, goals, and key supporting elementsAlison Grieve and Jenny Miller are co-founders of the "small but mighty" consultancy Management Dynamics. Both have backgrounds in corporate environments, and they have combined expertise in organisational development, talent management, leadership development, and performance management.They’re passionate about working with teams, particularly high-performing ones, and have developed a framework for what it takes to achieve and sustain high performance over time.ResourcesConnect with Alison via LinkedInConnect with Jenni via LinkedInLearn more about Management DynamicsConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Our gardens and green spaces offer a powerful way to reconnect with nature, reclaim ancestral knowledge, and take charge of our own health and wellbeing.The ancient practice of herbalism not only provides natural remedies but also encourages a slower, more mindful approach to life, helping us find balance in our fast-paced world.By embracing herbalism, we can develop a deeper understanding of our environment and our place within it, fostering a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the earth.On this episode, Tatjana is joined by Danièle Fogel, founder and owner of Yervika, herbalist and educator. Danièle guides people to reorient towards nature and their inherent belonging to the earth. Through her teachings, she promotes the reclamation of ancestral knowledge and wisdom, and encourages better balance with the earth and our environments.ResourcesConnect with Danièle via LinkedInLearn more about YervikaVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana via LinkedIn

Our sense of place is deeply personal and complex, and goes far beyond just our physical location. It holds our emotional connections and memories, our cultural heritage, and spiritual bonds. It connects us to each other and to the Earth.Sense of place plays a crucial role in our well-being and identity. This episode explores how cultivating our sense of place can provide an anchor in an increasingly turbulent world, and hightlights the importance of our collective efforts to protect meaningful spaces for the future.In this episode you willDiscover how a strong sense of place can help you navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience.Explore the complex interplay between personal memories, cultural heritage, and natural environments in shaping our connection to specific locations.Reflect on the importance of preserving meaningful places and our role as custodians of this Earth.ResourcesVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connectSand Talk, by Tyson Yunkaporta

How do you know where you belong and what your identity is if you are born to diasporic parents, and how could your matriarchal lineage be key to keeping a culture alive?Daily acts of love and care can have the most profound impact in understanding who and what we are; how we tend the land, how we cook, the songs and stories we tell our children and grandchildren.Samar Yunis grew up in her home country Kuwait with diasporic parents from Palestine. As such she has been navigating concepts of selfhood, identity, belonging, and how societal norms impact us. Samar is a physical therapist, a leader, coach and educator and most recently a grandmother. As a social emergence catalyst, and a regenerative change facilitator, Samar is interested in the interwoven relationality of life.In this episode, you willDiscover how a wish to be present, be kind and living a life aligned to our values and heritage helps us to weather the storms of life and retain a sense of belonging; regardless of where we come from.Listen to how love and laughter are the best medicines in the world, and how we empower ourselves when we insist on keeping joy and community sacred.Hear about the significance of food in families. You will get inspired to cook with love and use your hands as an extension of the heart to create that special connection to culture!ResourcesConnect with Samar via LinkedInVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana via LinkedIn

It should be a human right given to us all, to have access to clean air and water and an overall healthy environment, something lacking in many communities of colour and marginalized groups; an issue that is a manifestation of the profound environmental injustice and racism globally.Rebecca is a Professor at CUNY School of Law and Director of the Center for Urban Environmental Reform. Internationally recognized, Rebecca is a scholar of environmental justice, human rights, and environmental law. Her environmentally themed comic book series “The Environmental Justice Chronicles” created in partnership with artist Charlie LaGreca Velasco introduce readers to the environmental justice challenges faced by urban communities.In this episode, you will:Understand how communities of color and marginalized groups are disproportionately burdened by pollution and environmental injustice and how we are both individually and collectively accountable to fix that.Discover how graphic novels and creative mediums can be effective tools for raising awareness and educating people about environmental challenges and the importance of collective action.Appreciate the need to vote as a way to make a difference. Early knowledge is vital, and our education systems must engage children in environmental and social justice work.ResourcesRebecca’s websiteJemez Principles for Democratic OrganisingOn Liberty and the Subjection of Women, by John Stuart MillVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana via LinkedI