This episode is an audio version of the zoomcast we did with Jorj and Sheree, the two spearheading the opposition against the proposed development at Manyana. The Sydney developer Ozyhomes plans to bulldoze 20 hectares of bushland right after our devasting bushfires and destroy some of the only habitat that's left. This is happening right now so listen in and if you would like to offer your support get behind the crew at Manyana and write to Rob Stokes, the premier of development, and Ozyhomes t...
May 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 15
This one was a long time coming! This one was recorded before the full effect of covid-19 so its interesting to reflect back on life before the Corona! Taia Campbell and Kyale McNally are two locals with their heads fully in the game when it comes to sustainable gardening methods. In these strange times, its important we learn to become as self-sufficient as possible individuals and also as a community. So what better time to tune in and takes notes as these two legends share their experience an...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 14
This comes at a time where not only our town but the rest of the world is being tested, yet again. Please look after yourself and make sure we look after each other...and drop the fear and anxiety...nothing depletes the immune system like stress!!! Our special guest this episode is Uncle Noel Butler...well his wife Trish briefly came in too! Noel Butler, a Budawang Elder from the Yuin Nation is a qualified teacher, educator, mentor, horticulturist, chef, and historian and together with Trish, he...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 13
Jason is our local Shoalhaven council horticulturalists and is the one to thank for developing and maintaining all our beautiful gardens in the area. What was so amazing about having a chat with Jason was not only his passion for what he does in town but also his amazing willingness to share his family's story no matter how hard that may be. To be able to open up and share shows true strength in character and an unwillingness for life to be taken for granted. This creates tremendous healing in m...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 12
If you’re anything like me , you find it difficult trying to select healthy eating options when out on the road or in an unfamiliar area. Well, today's guest is Paul Hellier from Fair Food Forager. He has developed a mobile app that lets you find and share sustainable and ethical food options at your location which is so helpful when travelling, especially overseas! It also has a social platform that allows you to rate, like, comment on great food outlets, follow people and fair food businesses....
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 11
“Improving your quality of life, healing within, therefore heals the small world around us and our planet becomes a better place” -Leah Scott Personally, the Wim Hof method has helped me so much over the years dealing with my MS symptoms, so when we had the opportunity to have Wim Hof instructor Leah Scott on the podcast we jumped at the opportunity. Leah is an Australian based Instructor , taking weekly workshops over the country, Asia and Europe, private retreats, motivational speaker, mountai...
Feb 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 10
Our guest on this episode is Chris "Critta" Hayward and Chris "Lord Wildlife" Zinon :) We originally met with these legends at the start of November 2019 to discuss their planned trip through the Budawangs from the top of the Clyde river down to the ocean. They wanted different local characters to join in to show off the beautiful country we are a part of and wanted Treading Lightly to be a part of it. We absolutely loved these genuine fellas and wanted them on the podcast. Since then the fires ...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
Harries from Bondi Rescue is on the show. He has spent the last 25 years being a lifesaver on Bondi beach and the last 15 years being followed by the crew filming Bondi Rescue. He’s also an ambassador for 10 different companies and is using that influence to kick start our community and help us revive from the effects of the fires. There was a massive show of support by the Bondi community during the fires and a fundraiser was held in Bronte park to raise funds for Treading Lightly Inc, all of w...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 8
On today's episode, we have Denise Lofts, principal of Ulladulla High, Kim Waters, and Jade Mudge the school captain. They came on today to discuss the new initiative they have at the school. They have thought long and hard about what our kids and our families and our community will need going forward which have led them to create a project to build a “Sanctuary”. “Our school is determined to rise from the ash and create a sanctuary for the entire student population and their families that will ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
Dean and Naomi came on to tell their story of being in the direct path of bushfires that recently threatened Lake Tabourie. We decided to release this episode early considering what risk the fires are posing to our community in the hope that it will educate, and give people a reality check of what to expect if they find themselves threatened by the fires. Hopefully, this will help people make a better-informed decision whether to evacuate and also help prepare if they do decide to stay and fight...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 6
Julian Witling is doing great things with the challenges that he has faced and he's a real inspiration. Julian came on the podcast and really opened up, recounting his story about his experience with depression and PTSD and what he has discovered to help deal with these issues. To have the courage to do so is amazing and hopefully, his story will inspire others to open up seek help. The old stigma of mental health has been carried for too long and its time for a new way of dealing with these iss...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 5
Dinah Mitchell and Kim Goodworth are two local individuals who are part of the slow fashion movement in our local area. Slow fashion is embodying the opposite of what fast fashion is, low cost, high volume and high speed of modern clothing focused purely on profits at the end of the day. This typically leads to lower quality clothing, with a high environmental cost all at the expense of workers in third world countries. Kim and Dinah school us on where our clothes come from, what they’re made of...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 4
Our guests today are Wayne Carberry, Al Grimwood, and Brendon Sheldon. They traveled up from Moruya to be part of the Mollymook Fight for the Bight paddle out and right after it, we took the opportunity to share what they're doing with the youth from Moruya High. The guys have teamed up with South Coast Police, PCYC and Surfrider Foundation in delivering a surfing program to Moruya High School students first thing in the morning before they've even opened a textbook! This is a brilliant opportun...
Nov 28, 2019•43 min
Our special guests this week include founding members of Treading Lightly, Monica Mudge and Marianne Cool. Both share their own stories on how TL came to be from its humble beginnings to where it's at now and their dedication to creating positive change on all levels is hugely inspiring!!! I truly hope you get a feel for who these two beautiful people are and come away feeling inspired by the message they carry and that their devotion to creating change comes straight from the heart! Please subs...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 2
Damo and Heath are two absolute legends who have aligned themselves with Patagonia AUS and are spearheading Fight for The Bight, a movement to stop Norwegian company Equinors plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight, home to one of the most stunning marine environments in the world. We discuss why Equinors plans are too risky and threaten Australian coastal communities, economies, livelihoods and our pristine marine environment. Both have stepped up to the plate in a big way. Heath f...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
