The Human Greenhouse

Nature is a powerful antidote to our increasingly chaotic world. Living in harmony with nature, whether through a two-acre garden or a single pot plant, helps us regenerate not just the soil, but our souls and society as a whole.Leoni-Ruth Acland lives on two acres of land where she and her husband grow their own food and practice regenerative agriculture. They've created both productive food gardens and spaces of natural beauty. They sell excess crops at local farmers' markets and share with their community.This conversation will help you:Connect with nature even in urban environmentsCreate a more sustainable relationship with foodFind grounding and peace during challenging timesResourcesFollow Leonie-Ruth via LinkedInLeoni-Ruth websiteBeyond EqualityConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Our current food system puts yield and profit above health and sustainability. But there are positive changes we can make.Moving away from our convenience-focused approach to food and reconnecting with local, seasonal produce benefits both our health and the planet.This week's guest is Philippe Birker, a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of Climate Farmers, an organisation that works on regenerative agriculture.This conversation will help youUnderstand where food comes from and how to choose ingredients that support both personal and planetary healthDistinguish between conventional and regenerative farmingConnect directly with local farmers to source fresh, seasonal produce that tastes better and supports sustainable agricultureResourcesConnect with Philippe via LinkedInClimate FarmersConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Music is a transformative tool for self-discovery and healing. It isn’t just entertainment, but a powerful medium that works on multiple levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual – to help us connect with our deeper selves and untangle our inner complexities.Through intentional listening and engagement with music, we can access parts of ourselves that might otherwise remain hidden, leading to profound personal insights and emotional release.Ada and Nathan Ketchie are better known as the musical duo Wakes. Their work combines music, meditation, and mindfulness to help people lead more meaningful lives. They create "sound journeys" – musical experiences designed for deep listening and personal transformation.This conversation will help youUnderstand how music can be used as a tool for personal transformation and emotional explorationLearn about the multi-layered effects of sound on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-beingUse music as a meditative practice to untangle emotional knots and access deeper parts of yourselfResourcesVisit Wakes’ websiteBe Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation, by Dr Benjamin HardyConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Traditional democratic systems need modernising for the 21st century. Voting once every few years is insufficient for addressing urgent challenges like climate change. Citizens need to have more meaningful involvement in political decisions beyond just protesting.Nigel Shipley is an artist and member of Extinction Rebellion in Bristol, England. He has been involved with the organisation both nationally and locally since its beginning.This episode will help youLearn about concrete solutions for modernising democracyUnderstand how public protests and activism have shifted the climate change conversation in BritainExplore the challenges of implementing citizen assembliesResourcesFind Nigel’s work onlineParticipatory Democracy courses3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century - TEDx Auckland talk by Max RashbrookeCan Taiwan Reboot Democracy? - BBC ClickConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

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