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Accidental Gods

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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 24min

A Longing for Belonging: Shifting the Cultural Paradigm with Looby Macnamara and Leona Johnson

Looby Macnamara, co-founder of the Cultural Emergence movement, and Leona Johnson, a transformational life coach, dive into the urgent need for cultural transformation. They discuss the significance of community, interdependence, and the dual nature of emotions, urging listeners to choose positivity over negativity. Their conversation highlights the importance of connected self-leadership, personal agency, and intentional relationships, advocating for regenerative and meaningful societal change through personal growth and community empowerment.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 15min

Now Then! Building networks of citizen power with James Lock of Opus in Sheffield

In this engaging discussion, James Lock, Co-founder and Managing Director of Opus Independents Ltd, delves into the importance of community empowerment and systemic change in Sheffield. He shares insights on building grassroots initiatives through art and activism, emphasizing the significance of local economies and innovative practices like local currencies. The conversation also touches on fostering community resilience and the role of storytelling in enhancing civic engagement. Listeners are encouraged to take action and replicate these transformative strategies in their own communities.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 14min

Be More Hawk! Being the courage to follow what's right with Rachel Musson of ThoughtBox Education

Rachel Musson, founder of ThoughtBox Education, shares her vision for a new educational framework that centers on self-care, people-care, and earth-care. She discusses the importance of fostering creativity and empathy in learning while prioritizing compassionate connections. Exploring the metaphor of 'Be More Hawk,' she inspires listeners to break free from outdated educational constraints. The conversation also touches on the intersection of humanity and AI, advocating for a harmonious balance that supports genuine relationships and the joy of learning.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 23min

Miraculous Carbon: Celebrating the Book of Life, Death and Potential with author Paul Hawken

Paul Hawken, an influential environmentalist and founder of Project Drawdown, discusses critical issues surrounding climate change and humanity's connection to nature. He critiques the reliance on AI for climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of individual and systemic actions. The conversation delves into the significance of carbon in life and ecosystems, the alarming impacts of artificial light on biodiversity, and the need for regenerative agriculture. Hawken calls for compassion and community engagement in addressing ecological crises while celebrating the power of local bookstores.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 20min

Authentically human: celebrating the magic of life with Mark McCartney of the 'What is a Good Life' podcast

Mark McCartney, host of the What is a Good Life podcast, shares his journey from Ireland to Germany, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and self-reflection. He discusses navigating life's uncertainties with integrity and the crucial role of genuine human connections in a divided society. Through personal anecdotes, including a transformative experience in Peru, Mark highlights how love and attention are intertwined. He advocates for embracing vulnerability and prioritizing meaningful relationships, revealing the magic that authentic connections bring to our lives.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 59min

Seeing the Bigger Picture: psychedelics and sense-making with Alexander Beiner of Kainos

In a thought-provoking conversation, Alexander Beiner, an author and journalist dedicated to transformative storytelling, delves into embracing change and creativity. He discusses the importance of understanding our place in a chaotic world and shares insights from his psychedelic experiences on free will and predestination. Beiner also highlights Indigenous wisdom, particularly the role of laughter in resilience, and stresses the need for narratives that encourage collective growth and connection in our fragmented society.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 38min

Becoming Spiritual Warriors: exploring a politics of radical Compassion with Jamie Bristow

In this engaging discussion, Jamie Bristow, a writer and policy advisor, explores the intersections of inner transformation and sustainability. He advocates for a politics rooted in raw, wild love as a response to our cultural meaning crisis. Jamie dives into the journey of the spiritual warrior, emphasizing emotional presence and community resilience. He addresses the urgency of climate change and the need for compassionate dialogue across beliefs. The conversation highlights love as a powerful tool for societal change, urging listeners to cultivate compassion and build meaningful connections.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 54min

Kin-centric Rewilding 2 - Bonus - continuation of the conversation with Daniel Firth Griffith

Daniel Firth Griffith is a kin-centric rewilding practitioner and author dedicated to reconnecting humanity with the land. In this engaging conversation, he discusses the emotional depth of sustainable livestock farming and its ties to legacy and future generations. Griffith advocates for humane animal practices while critiquing capitalism's hold on agriculture. He emphasizes storytelling as a means of fostering community and transforming our relationship with nature, highlighting the profound interconnectedness of life and the urgency for ecological stewardship.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 42min

Kin-centric Rewilding - restoring relationship to the land and ourselves with Daniel Firth Griffith, author of StagTine

Daniel Firth Griffith, author of StagTime and kin-centric rewilding advocate, discusses his transformative journey on a 400-acre farm in Virginia. He emphasizes the need to move from a Trauma Culture to an Initiation Culture, focusing on building a genuine relationship with the land. Topics include the challenges of regenerative agriculture, the emotional connections between humans and animals, and the importance of eco-literacy. Griffith calls for a deeper understanding of our connection to nature, advocating for holistic, sustainable farming practices that respect both land and livestock.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 17min

Find the Others! Beyond the Death of Democracy lies Citizen Power - with Jon Alexander of the Citizen Collective

Jon Alexander, co-founder of the New Citizen Project, passionately discusses the transition from consumerism to active citizenship. He emphasizes the importance of collective empowerment in the face of democratic decline. The conversation explores inspiring grassroots movements and the need for a reimagined identity that transcends individualism. Jon shares compelling stories, including the transformative journey of a young leader in Nairobi. They advocate for community engagement, empathy, and innovative governance models to foster a more interconnected and resilient society.

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