The Human Greenhouse

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

What happens when modern life design collides with old leadership habits and why should we care?!Gitte Madelaire is an intuitive and visionary pioneer in leadership development. She inspires leaders to embrace a new kind of leadership through her book, “Energetic Leadership”. She hosts keynotes, facilitates and mentors whilst drawing on her leadership experience and a life living around the world in cities such as London, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur and now in Denmark.Gitte explores nine trends of Energetic Leadership, which include shifting from industrial to planetary, from more to better, from conformist to rebel, and from dominance to dualism.We dive into what is real and authentic curiosity, and the importance of spaces to reflect and talk.Gitte is passionate about including different perspectives and of all of us stepping up to take personal responsibility for how we want to be in the world.In this episode, you willUnderstand why, in times of crisis, it is important to remain calm, be present and to tap into our inherent intuitive power and body intelligence to gain insights and solutions.Gain insight into Energetic Leadership which involves embracing authentic curiosity and reflecting on the nine trends incl. shifting from industrial to planetary.Appreciate we all have the potential to be mentors and by being open and inclusive we build a more human work and life space to live in together.ResourcesGitte’s websiteConnect with Gitte via LinkedInVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana via LinkedIn

We need to grow up and mature because our world is facing a multicrisis! It’s a full-on rite of passage for humanity and a shift in purpose from self-centeredness to service to the planet.Tom is an experienced programme designer, facilitator and consultant. His focus is on frameworks for regenerative practices where he is living the question “How can organisations shift to support the flourishing of life?” The project Cards for Life is a response to this question.The conversation touches upon the topics of healing, intergenerational learning, and the need for meaningful conversations as we garden for a life based on living systems principles.In this episode, you willExplore how the current planetary health crisis can be seen as a rite of passage for humanity.Appreciate how creating space for self-directed learning and contributing to the learning of the world can be powerful ways to grow and heal for us all.Get a sneak peek to the Cards for Life - and learn how applying living systems principles can inspire us to action and help us navigate complex dynamics.ResourcesTom’s websiteConnect with Tom via LinkedInHospicing Modernity, by Vanessa Machado de OliveiraVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana via LinkedIn

It’s paramount to find meaning and purpose in order to stay mentally well during turbulent times! Ruth uses photography and mindfulness practices to build greater awareness of ourselves and the world around us.As the founder of Look Again, Ruth brings together a passion for photography with experience of international, community, and business development, as well strong training skills, and her lived experience of mental health challenges and neurodiversity.In this episode you will:Better understand the connection between nature and mental health - even in urban spaces.See how taking breaks, daydreaming and doing rejuvenating activities are key to our thrivablity.Get 3 top tips to feel mentally well and open to experiences that build you up.Visit Ruth's websiteConnect with Ruth on LinkedInVisit The Human GreenhouseConnect with Tatjana on LinkedIn

We have the knowledge, technology, and communities needed to make a positive difference in the world, but we must find the courage to take action and sow the seeds of change.Welcome to The Human Greenhouse.