In this podcast interview, Peter Challendar discusses his journey in regenerative agriculture with Charlie and Murray Richardson. Peter shares his experiences with pasture cropping and cover cropping on his property in Albury, NSW, where he has been working to improve soil health and productivity. He describes his shift from sheep to cattle farming and the benefits of working with Highland Beef to support his regenerative practices. Peter emphasises the importance of hydrology in his regenerativ...
Oct 09, 2023•57 min•Season 7Ep. 99
Dr Max Gulhane is a doctor of our future. Curious, young, determined, insightful, courageous and starting from the ground up. Max was not content with the mainstream medical narrative, which has led him to seek out alternative and complementary practices and methods to enhance longevity and vitality, ranging from meat-based diets to circadian rhythm alignment. All are interspersed with a healthy dose of Nature and farm-based connection. Episode Links Dr Robert Sabo - The Gardens Medical Group Al...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 7Ep. 98
How Jake Wolki fits everything he does into every one of his days is quite the feat. A natural entrepreneur with a flare for farming, Jake's own health challenges were the catalyst for him seeking a better way to feed himself and his family, and now ultimately his rural community of Albury NSW through his cafe and butcher shop. An inspiring yarn, this episode highlights how adversity creates the opportunity for business and personal growth. Episode Links Wolki Farm - https://wolkifarm.com.au/ Wo...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 7Ep. 97
In this bonus episode of the Regenerative Journey, we're joined by Will Mewburn, a herd manager with Highland Beef. We discuss the importance of selecting the right cattle for the job, focusing on breed and early maturation to mitigate risks and achieve efficient growth. Will shares his experiences working closely with cattle and the need for transparency and collaboration between producers and herd managers. As market conditions fluctuate and the industry faces challenges, we explore strategies...
Sep 18, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 96
Jades Miles is a shining example of how the journey of childhood can determine the course of one's life. Having grown up in a household where homesteading was a normal daily practice, Jade has used her experience to create her own haven of self-reliance with Charlie her husband and children. However her influence goes far beyond her own farm as CEO of NFP Sustainable Table and the author of 'Futuresteading', a practical how-to homestead in a changing world. Episode Links: Future steading podcast...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 7Ep. 94
Jono is a remarkably colourful, interested and interesting man whose various life challenges have been inflection points in his career. A founding member of the now popular and influential Organisation called Quorum Sense. Jono is a respected regenerative farming coach and farmer on the south island of New Zealand. Episode Links: Quorum Sense - https://www.quorumsense.org.nz/ Natural Performance - https://naturalperformance.co.nz/ Jordon B Peterson - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/ Landmark For...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 7Ep. 93
In this insightful podcast episode, Michael Gooden, Murray Richardson, and Charlie Arnott discuss the complexities of diversifying enterprises in the agricultural sector. From understanding risk profiles to managing stocking rates and integrating different species, they delve into the challenges and benefits of making strategic decisions for a more robust and sustainable farming business. Tune in to learn how to balance financial viability, ecological outcomes, and personal satisfaction in the p...
Aug 28, 2023•57 min•Season 7Ep. 92
Geoff Ross really has a great yarn to tell. Having been involved in agriculture from a young age before settling securely into the marketing industry in New Zealand and subsequently starting a hugely successful vodka brand, Geoff gravitated to an incredible property in the South Island, turning his experienced marketing hand towards the promotion and production of regenerative and ethically grown wool at Lake Hawea Station, the farm he owns and runs with his wife Justine. His journey is one of d...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 7Ep. 91
A real gem in the world of Australian soil science, Dr John Grant has the unique ability to break down potentially complex principles and concepts into entertaining and digestible morsels of information, grounded in his wealth of hands-on experience and academic studies.. The world of soil, and Nature in general, is much more intriguing through the eyes and words of Dr John. Episode Links 'Omnivores Dilemma' Michael Pollan - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4PmY39 'Where Song Began' Tim Low https://...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 90
In this world-first Regenerative Journey virtual panel discussion, Charlie Arnott, Stuart Austin, and Murray Richardson come together to discuss the latest advancements in agriculture technology and its application in regenerative farming practices. Stuart Austin, the progressive General Manager of Wilmot Cattle Company, shares insights on how technology has transformed their farming operations in New South Wales. The panel explores the criteria for selecting and adopting ag tech, the value of i...
Aug 07, 2023•44 min•Season 7Ep. 89
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast discusses topics related to trauma, which may include sensitive and distressing content. Listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourself and prioritise your well-being while listening. Shanna Whan is an extraordinary individual, recognised as the 2022 Australian of the Year: Local Hero. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering courage, honesty, and resilience. Shanna's life-and-death battle with alcohol addiction and subsequent recovery showcases the lesso...
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 88
Allan Parker is an enigma, not just in the regenerative farming communities of Australia but on the world stage of neuroscience, negotiation, human behaviour and conflict resolution. He's worked with some of the largest companies in the world, the UN and still has time to help rural families navigate the often treacherous waters of farm business succession planning. Charlie has known Allan for many years having attended a number of his training workshops and witnessed the amazing skills he bring...
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 87
Scott Gooding's home at Whale Beach in the Northern Beaches of Sydney is a far cry from his childhood in the UK. Finding his culinary feet in the kitchen of his families pub, he developed his skills here in Australia in a somewhat unconventional way, faced a debilitating 7-year health crisis and now advocates for healthy living, eating and thinking through a number of projects and initiatives, including his latest, The Good Farm Shop, supporting regenerative & ethical farmers and supplying '...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 7Ep. 86
Clive Burcham has indeed led a colourful life. Growing up in a farming community in Western Australia his entrepreneurial flare propelled him into the fast-paced corporate world of marketing, bringing with it tremendous challenges and rewards. A good friend of Charlie's, Clive is a great example of the courage and resilience required to meet the ups and downs of family, business and relationships, and how Nature and farm life can be the sanctuary required for healing. Episode links Compadres web...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 85
One may not meet a woman with broader experiences in all aspects of farm business and operation than Kim. From farm financial management, whole farm planning, Biodynamics, biodiversity and soil management, Charlie's interview with Kim covers many bases in a relatively short period of time, whilst enjoying the sanctuary that is Angus her husband and her farm The Oasis, near Inverell in Northern NSW. Episode Links Integrity Soils https://integritysoils.com/ Reinventing Agriculture https://www.rein...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 7Ep. 82
Johannes Meier is one of the leaders of the Danthonia Bruderhof Christian Community whose responsibility falls primarily in the realm of food production, meat and agriculture. Trained as a nurse in the US, he was destined to develop his farming skills right here in Australia a number of decades ago when he arrived at Danthonia near Inverell, in Northern NSW. The farm is a model of regenerative living and farming, and Johannes has achieved much at Danthonia, and helped the community thrive throug...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 83
After the disturbance to international travel during the last few years Charlie finally caught up with Nicole in person at Jillamatong, a Biodynamic regenerative farm at Braidwood NSW, on the day after Nicole’s leadership training course. Whilst Nicole is a world leader herself in soil science and an expert on all things underground, the topic of soil was a mere excuse to discuss a myriad of other subjects related to soil and landscape, like Bigfoot, introduced animal species, the relationship b...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 84
Join Charlie and Angelica as they delve into this first welcome-back episode about self-reflection, grounding practices, and the power of wisdom. They discuss assessing values, beliefs, and the importance of staying on track amidst life's challenges (and lack of gas). As they share personal grounding methods, explore the significance of foundational practices, and reflect on recent experiences, they provide listeners with thought-provoking perspectives and inspiration for regrouping and prioriti...
Jun 12, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 81
Welcome to The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott podcast, where we explore regenerative agriculture practices and philosophies. In this in-between episode, we want to take a moment to share some exciting updates and opportunities with our listeners. First, we invite you to participate in our audience survey. Your feedback helps us create relevant and engaging content for our community. We want to hear your thoughts on past episodes and what you hope to see from future episodes. The survey...
Apr 12, 2023•13 min•Season 7Ep. 80
Tom Mulligan is a member of the Highland Beef Pastoral Beef grazier group which fattens stock in partnership with Highland Beef. His skill in doing so is the result of growing up in the country, working on the farm, his openness to education and training, and being a keen observer of nature and animal behaviour. Tom is a stand-out example of the opportunity Highland Beef presents to graziers who want to tell their story and contribute to a robust, transparent grass-fed beef supply system. Episod...
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 78
Dave and Bianca are a young powerhouse couple on a mission to provide Australia with clean regeneratively grown grass-fed meat, whilst supporting their supplier farmers with a nationwide opportunity to share their stories and nutritious produce. From humble beginnings, they have created Our Cow, a multi-million dollar business through crowdfunding and their relentless energy and drive to improve people's access to nutritious food. Episode Links: Our Cow - https://www.ourcow.com.au/ RiteMate work...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 77
Jason Cotter has had many and varied chapters to his life, known more recently for his foray into the world of heritage grains, plant breeding and bread making. Having almost fallen into his new farming career, Jason is now a leader in his field, with an appreciation of both the environmental and health benefits of ancient grains. Copy writing, central Australian indigenous 'first contact' experience and world travel all add to his fascinating regenerative journey. Episode Links: Wonderground Pr...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 76
Katherine Trebeck presented at the RCS Convergence Conference last July and her compelling session there and this interview centres around the economies of the world, their often misguided methods of measurement and indicators of 'success', and introduces the principles of the 'wellbeing economy', focusing on more human and community-centric measures of success and prosperity. Episode links: Wellbeing Economy Alliance - https://weall.org/ Humankind index - https://policy-practice.oxfam.org/resou...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 75
David Carter has been a man of the land all his life. As have his forebears at Scone in NSW. Just like so many people now on a regenerative journey a serious health scare made David look differently at his lifestyle and attitude toward his own state of health and that of his environment. Along with his stock and station agency, he is also a herd manager who oversees cattle as they are grazed holistically on many farms in NSW for the Highland Beef Pastoral Company. Season Sponsor : This season we...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 76
Zach Bush has been physically absent from the Australian landscape for nearly 3 years, last in the country just days before the world shut down. Charlie's long-awaited in-person interview first lined up all those years ago with Zach was recorded amid his tour with the Farmers Footprint Australia team. As is Zach's habit, many topics were covered; the expression of Nature through human consciousness, the impossibility of human existence, extinction as an opportunity for the renewal of mankind, an...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 75
Jacqueline McGlade is an enigma. If there was an award for squeezing in as many globally purposeful and individually challenging projects into one life Jacqueline would surely win! In this shorter-than-normal interview, Charlie catches glimpses of many aspects of Jacqueline's adventures and genius, hinting at a life that he hopes one day will be revealed in a biography of global significance. Episode Links: Our Arctic Challenge - https://vimeo.com/18722172 UNEP - https://www.unep.org/resources/r...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Blair Beattie has done many things, studied horticulture, worked in hospitality, travelled the world, farmed and lost and found himself several times. His latest adventure may well be his most important and impactful, the bringing of Farmers Footprint to Australia from the US, and in doing so building a bridge to one of the most influential minds in regenerative agriculture and human health - Dr Zach Bush. Episode Links: Farmers Footprint Aust and short film link - https://farmersfootprint.org.a...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Walter is a pioneer of microbiology in Australia, cutting his teeth at the CSIRO in Canberra. His science-based experiences and wisdom are unique given his ability to implement them in meaningful ways in landscapes around the world. A true master of his craft, he continues to advocate for soil health improvement and uses real data to dispel many of the 'climate change' myths relating to the real impact of methane as a GHG. Episode Links: Regenerate Earth - https://www.regenerate-earth.org/ healt...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Cherie Gooding is an inspirational woman. From her own health challenges from an early age, through her veterinarian training and practice, and life-threatening tipping points, she has learned and adapted to whatever life has thrown her way. More recently she has adopted regenerative farming practices on her farm and a lifetime of experiences is now culminating in a life-changing and health-saving lifestyle. Episode Links: Sarah Wilson - https://www.sarahwilson.com/ Insight timer-Nicho Plowman -...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Charlie caught up with the prolific Dr Pran Yoganathan midway through an Introduction to Biodynamics workshop at Charlie's farm and could have spoken for 3 hours such is the depth of Pran’s knowledge of nutrition, human health, food as medicine and the influence Big Ag and Big Pharma has across the whole spectrum of related industries. Plenty of truth bombs are dropped in this captivating episode! Episode Links: Jordan B Petersen - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/ Marcus Aurelius Diana Rodgers -...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 6
