
The Wisdom & Action Podcast
How can we get ourselves out of the mess that we’re in and leave a world we want to gift our children and future generations? Join Small Giants Academy co-founder, Berry Liberman, as she speaks with brilliant people around the world who are exploring meaningful interventions for a hopeful future on the Wisdom & Action podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 22, 2020 • 47min
#5 Transformation through Rites of Passage
It's the final episode of our liminal space (lockdown) mini-series with Berry and Dr Arne Rubinstein, exploring the elements of a rite of passage as they relate to this profound moment in time.In this chat, they continue to explore the re-integration phase of a rite of passage, particularly how we can hold ourselves and one another accountable for the growth, lessons learned and gifts revealed during the transformation process.We've so enjoyed producing this series for you, and would love to know how it was received and what you'd like to hear more of, especially as we continue to navigate change together as a community. Email us with your feedback and ideas to digital@dumbofeather.comBig thanks to Arne for his extraordinary contributions. Be sure to engage with more of his work through The Rites of Passage Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2020 • 32min
#8 Conversation Series with Ronni Kahn
There was everything from beaming smiles to wet cheeks in the Zoom room this week with the glorious and exuberant Ronni Kahn. Ronni is the founder and CEO of OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue organisation. They've been at the forefront during this time feeding thousands of vulnerable people a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2020 • 47min
#7 Conversation Series with Damon Gameau
He's one of the great visionaries of our time and we got a juicy hour with him in our weekly lunchtime wisdom hour. It's Damon Gameau, the extraordinary filmmaker behind 2040. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2020 • 50min
#4 Transformation through Rites of Passage
We've separated, we've transformed, now how do we go back into the world as our changed selves? In this episode, Berry and Arne explore the final stage of a rite of passage: re-integration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2020 • 45min
#6 Conversation Series with Arne Rubinstein
This week we chatted with Dr Arne Rubinstein about the DF mini-series he’s been making with Berry on the opportunity of this moment for transformation. Arne unpacks some of the elements and stages of a rite of passage and why they are so valuable to us right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2020 • 50min
#3 Transformation through Rites of Passage
Berry and Arne continue unpacking the process of a healthy transformation, this week looking at two more essential elements: the creation of a vision for the future, and the honouring of one's unique gifts and talents for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
#5 Conversation Series with Claire Dunn
Welcome back to the Zoom Room for our Dumbo Feather Conversation with Claire Dunn! Claire is a re-wilding facilitator, mentor, writer and much-loved Dumbo Feather contributor. In 2010, she spent a year living in the bush without matches, which profoundly shaped the course of her life and her relationship with the more than human world. We chatted with Claire about her re-wilding practices and how they are supporting her at this time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2020 • 45min
#2 Transformation through Rites of Passage
It’s episode 2 of our Dumbo Feather mini-series “Transformation Through Rites of Passage,” featuring Berry in conversation with friend and the founder of the Rites of Passage Institute, Dr Arne Rubinstein. After chatting about separation as the first major path of a rite of passage, Berry and Arne go deep on the next stage - transformation - exploring the critical role that both the sharing of stories and challenges or ordeals play within that. With lightness, depth and humour, Berry and Arne move between the experience of an individual in these stages of development and the experiences of us as a global community transitioning to new paradigms and ways of being. In the last 15 minutes of each show, Berry and Arne will answer questions and reflections from listeners. If you have something you'd like them to discuss, email digital@dumbofeather.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2020 • 49min
SPECIAL EPISODE: Introducing Myths, Morals & Money
A new podcast from our friends at Small Giants. What shadows in our collective consciousness have created our flawed economic system? What could a new system that operates within the ecological boundaries of this planet look like? How can we dream into a more regenerative system for all? Impact Investor, Berry Liberman, publisher of Dumbo Feather and co-founder of Small Giants, is joined by three Jungian analysts, Joseph Lee, Deborah Stewart and Lisa Marchiano to analyse capitalism through a Jungian lens.This is episode 4 of the series, a special release for Dumbo Feather listeners. Subscribe to Myths, Morals and Money wherever you get your podcasts for the first four episodes and ongoing releases in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2020 • 55min
#4 Conversation Series with Catherine Ingram
Nearly 200 folks around the world gathered in the Zoom Room for our Monday lunchtime chat with legendary Dharma teacher, Catherine Ingram. In the 1970s, Catherine co-founded the most prestigious Buddhist Centre in the west - the Insight Meditation Society - and since then has written seminal works, led retreats, run a weekly Dharma Dialogue series, and been a voice of nourishment and solace to thousands. This is an edited version of her chat with Dumbo Feather's Berry Liberman and Nathan Scolaro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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