In this episode, we explore the relationship between mindfulness, climate crisis, politics, and policy with Jamie Bristow. Our conversation encompasses topics like importance of mindfulness, the possibility of mindful politics, a trial of mindfulness practice among politicians in the UK, and how all these relate to the climate crisis and relevant policies. Credits: Deniz Yildiz - Host & Producer Jamie Bristow - Guest Contributor ♪ - It hangs over us subtle as a cloud – Vieo Abiungo, William ...
Mar 22, 2024•58 min
In this episode, we explore rock climbing in Australian landscapes focusing on the interactions between traditional owners and climbers through the lens of respect. This conversation is an audio exploration with Jerath Head, the author of "The geography of respect", a highly recommended read. Credits: Deniz Yildiz - Host & Producer Jerath Head - Guest Contributor ♪ - Mountains Pt 2 & 3 DjRUM
Nov 01, 2023•56 min
In this episode, Charlie Mcgee joins us, representing the band Formidable Vegetable. We discuss sustainable living and permaculture, and how these elements intersect with music, dance, and having fun.
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This episode is an interview with Professor Lesley Head, the President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. We explore Australia's public perception of environmental issues (e.g bushfires and the concept of wilderness) and tipping points for social change in the last 25 years. We also discuss what goes on behind the scenes of academic work and life. Credits: - Bonnie Perris - Script Editor - Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer ♪ When the World Was One - Matthew Halsall, The Gondwana Orchestr...
Jul 20, 2022•56 min
This episode is an interview with Broderick Floyd who was a funeral director of Mark J. Floyd Funeral Services in Euroa, Victoria. Our conversation explores holistic ways to rest in peace that includes psychological, environmental and ethical dimensions of ceremonies. If you wonder what it is like to be a funeral director, don't miss this episode. Credits: - Bonnie Perris - Script Editor - Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer - Luke Purse- Tech ♪ Chopin-Marche Funebre...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Most of us agreed on the need for change, yet we still don't know how. This episode is an interview with Joe Brewer who is a change strategist, cognitive scientist, and complexity researcher. We explore notions such as bioregionalism, regeneration, and designing culture. For more: https://earth-regenerators.mn.co/ Credits: - Bonnie Perris - Script Editor - Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer ♪ Francis Bebey - Forest nativity
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr
This episode is an interview with Alice Gorman who is an archaeologist, heritage consultant, and a space archeologist. We talk about mining activities on Earth and later we head off into space to explore the solar system and space mining. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Dec 03, 2020•46 min
This episode is an interview with Leonardo Guida who is a shark scientist and shark advocate at the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Our conversation is dedicated to changing one's negative perception of sharks to appreciation. Our conversation also includes topics like their diet; whether we're on their menu, why sharks are threatened, by what/ whom, and things we can do to protect them. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Oct 23, 2020•40 min
This episode is an interview with Helen Amanda Fricker who is a glaciologist and professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego where she is a director of the Scripps Polar Center. Our informative conversation focuses on how and why glaciers lose/ gain mass and how it affects surrounding ecosystems and communities. - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Polar Bear- Chairman Maf - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech...
Oct 11, 2020•25 min
The structure of how we build, design and inhabit cities has been changing during the Covid 19 pandemic. In this episode, we have an intriguing conversation with Rory Hyde who is Designer and Curator of Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Our conversation covers how Covid 19 may affect the way we design and inhabit cities including workspaces, museums and possible new trends such as lower density living. Credits: - Rachel Raymond- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fue...
Aug 15, 2020•46 min
This episode is an interview with Professor Daniel Robinson who is a researcher at UNSW and works on various projects with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD). This episode helps listeners to engage with the complexity and diversity of Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Aug 06, 2020•41 min
Have you ever wondered what the number inside the three arrow triangle really means at the bottom of a plastic?In this episode, we get to know plastic and its impact on a deeper level with AJ Linke who is the CEO and founder of Seaside Scavenge. AJ shares awesome tips on how to reduce plastic waste and progress towards a plastic-free living. Our conversation covers the plastic in our clothes and ways of tackling this problem.
Jul 24, 2020•52 min
We’re excited to share with you an hour of discussion with The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity editors and authors Tema Milstein, Jose Castro- Sotomayor and John Carr. In this episode we review the Handbook and explore dominant understandings of who we are and how our ways of identifying have implications on Earth. Book description: "The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity brings the ecological turn to sociocultural understandings of self. The editors introduce a broad, insight...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This episode is an interview with Munir Sadiq who is a PhD at the Materials Engineering Department of Monash University and scientist at CSIRO. Munir explains his exciting study that has set a new record carbon for dioxide capture.Our conversation includes the characteristic of the industry and touch upon issues related to its benefits and harms. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Jul 03, 2020•23 min
This episode is an interview with Dr Jim Everett who is a social and moral psychologist at the University of Kent. We talk about different types of prejudice and discriminatory behavior and where they come from. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech ♪Better days
Jun 12, 2020•31 min
This episode is an interview with Dr Charlie Veron who is the first full-time researcher on the Great Barrier Reef . Our conversation covers all fundamental things that you need to know about coral reefs. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech ♪ Pompidou - Portico Quartet
Jun 04, 2020•31 min
Frances Moore Lappe reveals the fundamental truth of our interbeingness and fires up the spirit within us. We talk about living democracy, ecomind, and other intriguing concepts in order to live in a sustainable world. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech ♪ Liam Bailey - When Will They Learn
May 05, 2020•34 min
This episode is an interview with Bryan Norton who is a pioneer in environmental pragmatism. We talk about foundational concepts and considerations in environmental ethics and environmental philosophy. Later on, the conversation includes Covid-19 and its signals about the way we are living. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech ♪ Hesitation Theme and Variation Blues - Marisa Anderson
Apr 27, 2020•54 min
In this episode, we interviewed Bernadette Vötter who works at the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck. Her PhD thesis focuses on meaning in life among highly gifted. First, we explore how humans find meaning in life and discuss how the human psyche can evolve and adopt the current circumstances. The conversation includes threats and opportunities that Covid 19 might offer. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech ♪ The sedative situation - Systemics...
Apr 19, 2020•40 min
This episode is a conversation with Issy Philips who is a comedian and writer. We talk about finding effective ways to communicate climate change and how using humor can engage the public on climate action. Credits: - Rachel Raymond- Script Editor ♪ Warning bells warning bells by Musicians for Climate Change https://www.facebook.com/musiciansforclimateactionPAGE/videos/1230734870454137/ - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech...
Dec 16, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode is an interview with Carlos Nobre who is a climate scientist, a leading expert on the Amazon and climate change. In the aftermath of Amazon fire, this episode broadens our understanding of interconnected system in Amazon including politics, economy and biodiversity. Credits: - Rachel Raymond- Script Editor ♪ Amazonia by The Tree Farers - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Dec 09, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode is an interview with Janos Pasztor who is the Executive Director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G2). Our conversation delves into intertwined issues such as ethics, governance and public participation in the context of geoengineering.
Nov 24, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode is an interview with Carol Ride who is the founder of Psychologists for a Safe Climate. We talk about eco-anxiety and climate grief and followed by self-care tips to cope with them. Credits: - Bonnie Perris - Script Editor ♪ Gaza- Valango Khoza and Leo Dale - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 17, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode is an interview with Peter Owen, Director of Wilderness Society in South Australia. We talk about the Great Australian Bight where is in high demand by oil companies. We conclude this episode with Equinor's statement, as we contacted them to comment on the exploration drilling and ongoing process. Credits: - Bonnie Perris - Script Editor ♪ Songs of the Humpback Whale by Capital Records – ST-620 - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 11, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode is an interview with Dean Walker who is one of the representatives of 'Deep Adaptation'. Deep adaptation is a framing that acknowledges a near term societal collapse is inevitable due to climate change. We talk about existential scale set of challenges and ways of approaching it. Credits: - Rachel Raymond - Script Editor ♪ Edge of Eternity - Norma Rockwell - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Nov 04, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This episode discovers marine urbanisation with Mariana Mayer Pinto who is a marine ecologist. Our conversation takes a dive into Sydney's underwater scene. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor ♪ Sunday Stroll - Huma Huma - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Oct 13, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode is an interview with Diego Bonetto who is a wild food forager. Bonetto deepens our understanding of foraging philosophy and shares tips on how to get started. Credits: - Bonnie Perris- Script Editor ♪ Don't eat something that you don't know what it is -Sergei Boutenko - Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Oct 06, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode is an interview with climate strikers and a discussion of what this strike really means. Credits: Rachel Raymond- Script Editor ♪ We shall overcome- Paul Morton References https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/social-affairs/why-attending-climate-strike-can-change-minds-most-importantly-your-own https://www.notbusinessasusual.co/ https://globalclimatestrike.net/ https://www.fridaysforfuture.org...
Sep 30, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode is an interview that gives us an opportunity to get to know XR closer and discusses nasty issues of our lifetime with Holly Champion who is a member of XR Sydney.
Sep 23, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is an interview with John Kinsella who is a poet and non-violent activist. Kinsella explains the role of language and poetry in justice movements & activism and shares their views on the intersectionality of justice issues. Credits: Bonnie Perris- Script Editor ♪Grace Behind the Curtain - Silent Partner
Sep 16, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
