Accidental Gods

Dr. Deborah Benham, a Biomimicry Educator and Deep Nature Connection facilitator, discusses building a world based on connection and community. Topics include regenerative practices, assigning monetary value to nature, indigenous sustainable practices, redesigning culture with biomimicry, and connecting with nature for sustainable living.

Buy Manda's book hereOur first Election Special with friend of the podcast, Neal Lawson.Neal is Director of the progressive campaign group, Compass and co-host of the Compass podcast ,called It's Bloody Complicated. Neal is a long-time progressive campaigner and a tireless advocate for Proportional Representation as a vehicle for radical progressive change in the way we do politics.  In this swift half hour, we look at the circumstances of this utterly unexpected election and Neal explains the practical steps we can take between now and polling day  with the aim of brining about what he calls a progressive 'Pitch Invasion' that will fundamentally upgrade and update the way we arrange our governance structures... Neal Lawson on Twitter https://x.com/neal_compassCompass https://www.compassonline.org.uk/Neal in Episode #150 https://accidentalgods.life/charting-a-progressive-route-through-the-political-maelstrom/https://accidentalgods.life/charting-a-progressive-route-through-the-political-maelstrom/

Jessica Buckler, a transpersonal psychologist, explores the intersection of shamanic practices and modern science in social prescribing. She discusses embodying nature in a shamanic journey, navigating governance challenges, and the importance of embodied practices for community connection and conscious living.

Author and activist Osprey Orielle Lake discusses her book 'The Story is in our Bones', delving into Indigenous wisdom, climate justice, and the urgent need for systemic change. She shares childhood encounters with Indigenous ceremonies, explores time through stars, and emphasizes the importance of a just transition for environmental justice. A powerful episode on rewilding ourselves and reshaping our worldviews for a sustainable future.

In this captivating discussion, Maddy Harland, editor of Permaculture Magazine, interviews Manda Scott, a bestselling author renowned for weaving myth and political themes. They dive into Manda's new novel, which explores generational struggles for change amid societal crises. The conversation touches on the importance of embracing mortality, navigating political dynamics like Brexit, and the need for intergenerational collaboration. Manda reveals how fiction can inspire real-world activism and dreams of creating a better future through storytelling.

Join Nicky Grady Scott, a master composter, as he dives into the world of composting, soil health, and creating a sustainable future. Learn about turning waste into soil, the importance of regenerative cycles, and practical composting tips for everyone. Discover how composting can contribute to sustainability, food security, and job creation. Get inspired to transform your food scraps into a force for regenerative change!

Author Stephen Markley opens the doors to The Deluge, his ground-breaking, world-changing Climate/MetaCrisis thriller- 900 pages that absolutely squarely rips into the current system in all its deficiencies - and offers a route through to a future that might work. This week's guest is someone who has mapped out a possible future in a depth and detail that leaves me awestruck. Stephen Markley's first published novel Ohio, was described as a wild, angry, and devastating masterpiece of a book. Stephen King called it this generation's Grapes of Wrath and there is no doubt that it's a beautifully written, lyrical, devastating debut. But it turns out Ohio was the book he wrote in the midst of writing the novel we're going to talk about today. The Deluge is nine hundred pages of astonishing depth and breadth that takes as its topic the meta-crisis. It's an excoriating evisceration of neoliberalism and the thousands of small acts of mendacity or cowardice or sheer self-absorption that have got us to the edge of the cliff. It's an examination of just how close we are, and a portrayal of how utterly catastrophic will be the impacts if we step over. It's a deeply political book, but at heart it's also incredibly humane, with a cast of characters that spreads across contemporary American life in ways that I have rarely, if ever, encountered. I read the book and connected with Stephen because Rupert Read, who was with us last week, called me up and said 'This is a glorious Thrutopian novel, you have to read it.' And there were times when I completely did not believe him. But he's right. it's big. It requires huge dedication. But it's well, well worth the investment in terms of the doors it opens - and the many ways it shows us how we might fail before we finally succeed. Stephen's website https://www.stephenmarkley.com/The Deluge https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-deluge-stephen-markley/7544942?ean=9781982123109

Woodford Roberts and Rupert Read, key figures in the Climate Majority Project, discuss eco-spirituality and its role in shaping a sustainable future. They explore spiritual connection, consciousness, trauma's impact on beliefs, Schumacher economics, gratitude in a digital age, and the transformative power of being present.

Sue Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, advocates for a transformative shift in our food systems. She dives into the significance of community engagement and education in creating healthier, sustainable food choices. Pritchard critiques the current capitalist model, emphasizing its negative impact on public health and wealth inequality. She discusses the need for robust food governance reforms and highlights the importance of regenerative agriculture and collective action to achieve food justice and security.

Renowned guest Douglas Rushkoff discusses the emotional