Organising from Elsewhere Podcast

In this episode of "Organizing from Elsewhere", Niki sits down with Anshul Aggarwal, a farmer at AuroOrchard in Auroville, India, to explore the deep interconnectedness between land, food, and human consciousness. Anshul shares insights about the spiritual and ecological experiment that is Auroville, the history and mission of AuroOrchard, and his personal journey into farming. They discuss the importance of service to the land, the evolving nature of human consciousness, and the challenges and aspirations of creating sustainable, conscious communities. The episode offers a rich dialogue on reimagining how we grow food, connect with nature, and organize as a society, emphasizing the need for openness, humility, and constant learning.00:00 Introduction to Interconnectedness and the Land00:35 Exploring New Ways of Organizing02:30 Welcome to the Podcast03:39 Anshul Aggarwal's Journey and Auroville's Vision06:24 The Role of Food in Human Culture and Consciousness08:26 Personal Reflections and the Philosophy of Farming17:28 Interconnectedness and Human Unity23:24 Spiritual Experiences and Collective Transformation25:49 Exploring the Concept of Awe and Overwhelm26:59 Challenges and Constraints in Auroville28:56 The Role of Community in Overcoming Mental Logic29:49 Social Issues and Decision Making in Auroville31:41 Learning and Experimentation in Communities38:45 The Interconnectedness of Individual and Collective Growth44:21 The Future of Human Evolution and Posthumanism49:25 Embracing Openness and Emergence50:52 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Dialogue🌿Connect with us on socials! InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyTikTok

Richard Hames, an audio producer at Novara Media and author on far-right movements, shares insights on organizing amidst societal collapse. He reflects on his diverse experiences, from music schools to anti-fascism, emphasizing the necessity for innovative strategies. Hames critiques the left's struggle to envision positive futures and warns against allowing figures like Elon Musk to monopolize the narrative. He underscores the importance of resilience, community support, and adaptive methods in navigating the challenges of a post-collapse world.

In this episode, Gully engages in a profound conversation with Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, delving into the complexities of creating a sense of interconnectedness within activism. They discuss Gail's personal experiences with plant medicine and spirituality, the theoretical role of separation in modern capitalist systems, and the challenges of implementing regenerative cultures and organizational methods based on interconnectedness. The episode explores the tension between getting things done and addressing trauma, power dynamics, and the limitations of hierarchical and horizontal organizing structures. The dialogue seeks to find practical approaches to fostering interconnectedness within social movements.00:00 Building Community and Facing Challenges02:36 Introduction to Gail and Her Work03:57 Exploring Separation and Organizational Dynamics04:56 Addressing Violence and Scarcity05:38 Indigenous Wisdom and Avoiding Assimilation06:26 Life's Intelligence and Personal Reflections07:26 Neurodivergence and Personal Growth08:26 The Role of Trauma and Resilience09:02 Organizing from Elsewhere and Collective Intelligence09:50 Challenges in Activism and Regenerative Practices15:14 The Importance of Shared Purpose36:13 Holacracy and Organizational Methods45:07 Leadership and Group Dynamics54:09 Exploring Fractal Growth and Decision-Making54:51 Decolonizing the Mind and Somatic Approaches56:06 Facilitation and Resource Allocation58:34 Scaling and Collective Intelligence01:01:44 The Pink Boat Story: A Lesson in Non-Violent Organizing01:07:57 Reflections on Interconnectedness and Power01:16:55 Practical Approaches to Interconnectedness01:40:03 Final Thoughts and Future Directions🌿Connect with us on socials! InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyTikTok

🌍🌱 New worlds won't grow from old ways of organising.Welcome to Organising from Elsewhere — a podcast weaving activists, researchers & facilitators in an emergent exploration of how we listen, move, and decide together in a time of global unraveling.From somatics to science, Indigenous wisdom to systems thinking, we’re reimagining collective action from the ground up — beyond extractive habits, toward relational ways of being.Follow us to join the journey. The first episode is coming soon! 🎧💥#MovementBuilding #NewWaysOfOrganising #DecolonizeNow #EmergentCultures #OrganisingFromElsewhere🌿Connect with us on socials! InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyTikTok