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Futuresteading

A Personal Journals and Society & Culture podcast

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This is a conversation about the future. About creating a culture that values tomorrow. We reckon a slower, simpler, steadier existence is the first step - one that’s healthier for humans and the planet. We call it Futuresteading. Each week we chat to community builders, ritual makers, food growers, health wizards and environmental wisdom keepers, gathering practical advice and epic solidarity - so we can all nut this thing out together. Join our nitty, gritty, honest and hopeful convo every Monday during our 16 episode seasons. Support the pod by shouting us a cuppa >>> buymeacoffee.com/futuresteading

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Ep 215 Jodi Wilson - Learning to See the Earth with Your Body, Not Just Your Eyes. Summer Days Throwback 2026

56 min

Author of Practicing Simplicity, Jodi Wilson faced a fear of complacently which grew bigger than her fear of change and it prompted her to pack her 4 young chillins into a caravan for a life on the road and the building of a whole new rhythm. Over the coming years, they got comfortable in the discomfort of change, uncertainty and discovered  that the ritual of stirring porridge shouldn’t be underestimated, nor should the  remarkability of the ordinary. She encourages us all to take small steps and make brave choices. We need to step outside our front doors, go for a walk and chat to our neighbours. *Recorded pre federal election Deciding, on a whim to take her 4 children around Australia in a caravanLetting her intuition dominate her decisions towards a leap of faithConsciously close mental tabs Unravelling the sense of obligation to time frames and social normsIf we are privileged enough to make choice, we have a responsibility to make changeWhy it’s important we don't get stuck in our bell jarHow a life on the road in a caravan with 6 people helped refine what we really need in our life.Making conscious decisionsSustainability as humans - constantly running,Creating a life she believed in not one she was wedged intoIntuition led - heart and gut. If it doesn't feel right it can’t be continuedWhy she cant access her intuition or gut instinct if she is anxiousSpending time in nature, barefoot on sand, in deserts, Finding a sense of belonging and connection in ancestral landscapesMaking major decisions via a woven path of experiencesThe romance of a roadtrip was appealing but the reality was that I had to get dirtyYou carry the dirt of your travels are carried in the crevices of your skinReminiscent stories of they’re 2.5 years on the roadSettling in Tassie in a 1950’s bungalowDefining what it is you DO WANTCreating ritual and time for self while on the roadLooking at the stars and basking in the silence of the nightCreating more time in your life because of the choic...

Ep 214 Billa - The Woman At The Wild School Shares Her Earth Wisdom. Summer Days Throwbacks 2026

58 min

SHOW SUMMARY Join Billa, co founder of the Wild School, as we navigate back into our custodial selves. Where we use head, hands & heart to rebuild the connective processes that help us become deeply connected people to place & each other. This process requires us to not only think but to really feel, 'It needs to be remembered in the body at a cellular level. “In our bones as women we have generations of wisdom & the sisterhood brings this to life” 'We are designed to live in tribal sized groups & to take care of country but we lack the skills so it's time to unlearn & relearn.' The right environment will trigger the hard wired settings to make us what we are designed to be & the process of relearning how to live together will be more than just building houses & spaces or owning land.  Billa & her husband Chief have been doing this earth connection & village making work their entire lives & she is measuring her experiences against something in her bones.  She is doing this via 5 sacred pathways - these being food as medicine, nature connection, ceremony & ritual, village making & art is medicine. A pedagogy you cannot be schooled on, you need to embody them through experience. The most potent experience of all she says is to have gratitude for the mother. Us two-legged humans form a story - “we are merely the current fruiting mushroom of the ancestral mycelium”. its time to be reminded of this in our modern day story. Things we chatted about Wildschool Gaia University 8 shields movement - Jon Young Tyson Yinkaporta - right story, wrong story Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes: Moving towards a life that moves in circles rather than being square & rigid - finding the sisterhood, herbal medicine, permaculture. Women need women but we specifically need sisterhood where we share wisdom & DO together - craft, learn, share,  DIY-ing her own home at 24 Intentiona...

Ep 213 - Sarah Andrews - Huddling by design + doing what it says on the box - Summer Days Throwback 2026

46 min

Sarah Andrews has this way of stripping back the noise & replacing hustle with humility. A gentle woman, who describes herself as '90% introvert', she has crated beautiful spaces by considering them her palette to tell stories  & then inviting in a global community of folk to share her special space. The key, she says, to creating spaces that are warm, nurturing and supportive of the community they are designed to hold, is to be sure that “beautiful is not the ‘budget”. “My plan was to teach a few what I knew and then go sailing but it didn't happen like that because what was being taught was so special & it really did what it said on the box” Today the futuresteading pod invites you to open the box and learn ways to create spaces that nurture togetherness. Things we talked about: Hosting masterclass - Sarahs online program The Poetry of Spaces - Sarah Andrews Captains Rest - Sarah's Accommodation Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes How a tumultuous life has lead her to creating spaces that make her feel safe Spaces that make you feel the way you want to feel  & be the best we can Finding your medium to create stories - art, verbal words, design, written words, Walking the line of being a hermit that is alone but not wanting to be alone Understanding her ratio for a happy life - for her its 90% introverted Attracting people together but without the obligation of having to hold them all. “I’d found an internal happiness as a host and wanted to gift that to others”  “Hosting & creating spaces is a science which can be broken down into a process? Frustration with the creative world using words that don't have meaningful measure. Building tools that could be taught to people who don't think they're creative. It’s easy to copy something if you've got a big budget but if you’re creating something that’s creative & individual then the real beauty is uncovered “Fo...

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Ep 215 Jodi Wilson - Learning to See the Earth with Your Body, Not Just Your Eyes. Summer Days Throwback 2026

56 min

Author of Practicing Simplicity, Jodi Wilson faced a fear of complacently which grew bigger than her fear of change and it prompted her to pack her 4 young chillins into a caravan for a life on the road and the building of a whole new rhythm. Over the coming years, they got comfortable in the discomfort of change, uncertainty and discovered  that the ritual of stirring porridge shouldn’t be underestimated, nor should the  remarkability of the ordinary. She encourages us all to take small steps and make brave choices. We need to step outside our front doors, go for a walk and chat to our neighbours. *Recorded pre federal election Deciding, on a whim to take her 4 children around Australia in a caravanLetting her intuition dominate her decisions towards a leap of faithConsciously close mental tabs Unravelling the sense of obligation to time frames and social normsIf we are privileged enough to make choice, we have a responsibility to make changeWhy it’s important we don't get stuck in our bell jarHow a life on the road in a caravan with 6 people helped refine what we really need in our life.Making conscious decisionsSustainability as humans - constantly running,Creating a life she believed in not one she was wedged intoIntuition led - heart and gut. If it doesn't feel right it can’t be continuedWhy she cant access her intuition or gut instinct if she is anxiousSpending time in nature, barefoot on sand, in deserts, Finding a sense of belonging and connection in ancestral landscapesMaking major decisions via a woven path of experiencesThe romance of a roadtrip was appealing but the reality was that I had to get dirtyYou carry the dirt of your travels are carried in the crevices of your skinReminiscent stories of they’re 2.5 years on the roadSettling in Tassie in a 1950’s bungalowDefining what it is you DO WANTCreating ritual and time for self while on the roadLooking at the stars and basking in the silence of the nightCreating more time in your life because of the choic...

Ep 214 Billa - The Woman At The Wild School Shares Her Earth Wisdom. Summer Days Throwbacks 2026

58 min

SHOW SUMMARY Join Billa, co founder of the Wild School, as we navigate back into our custodial selves. Where we use head, hands & heart to rebuild the connective processes that help us become deeply connected people to place & each other. This process requires us to not only think but to really feel, 'It needs to be remembered in the body at a cellular level. “In our bones as women we have generations of wisdom & the sisterhood brings this to life” 'We are designed to live in tribal sized groups & to take care of country but we lack the skills so it's time to unlearn & relearn.' The right environment will trigger the hard wired settings to make us what we are designed to be & the process of relearning how to live together will be more than just building houses & spaces or owning land.  Billa & her husband Chief have been doing this earth connection & village making work their entire lives & she is measuring her experiences against something in her bones.  She is doing this via 5 sacred pathways - these being food as medicine, nature connection, ceremony & ritual, village making & art is medicine. A pedagogy you cannot be schooled on, you need to embody them through experience. The most potent experience of all she says is to have gratitude for the mother. Us two-legged humans form a story - “we are merely the current fruiting mushroom of the ancestral mycelium”. its time to be reminded of this in our modern day story. Things we chatted about Wildschool Gaia University 8 shields movement - Jon Young Tyson Yinkaporta - right story, wrong story Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes: Moving towards a life that moves in circles rather than being square & rigid - finding the sisterhood, herbal medicine, permaculture. Women need women but we specifically need sisterhood where we share wisdom & DO together - craft, learn, share,  DIY-ing her own home at 24 Intentiona...

Ep 213 - Sarah Andrews - Huddling by design + doing what it says on the box - Summer Days Throwback 2026

46 min

Sarah Andrews has this way of stripping back the noise & replacing hustle with humility. A gentle woman, who describes herself as '90% introvert', she has crated beautiful spaces by considering them her palette to tell stories  & then inviting in a global community of folk to share her special space. The key, she says, to creating spaces that are warm, nurturing and supportive of the community they are designed to hold, is to be sure that “beautiful is not the ‘budget”. “My plan was to teach a few what I knew and then go sailing but it didn't happen like that because what was being taught was so special & it really did what it said on the box” Today the futuresteading pod invites you to open the box and learn ways to create spaces that nurture togetherness. Things we talked about: Hosting masterclass - Sarahs online program The Poetry of Spaces - Sarah Andrews Captains Rest - Sarah's Accommodation Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes How a tumultuous life has lead her to creating spaces that make her feel safe Spaces that make you feel the way you want to feel  & be the best we can Finding your medium to create stories - art, verbal words, design, written words, Walking the line of being a hermit that is alone but not wanting to be alone Understanding her ratio for a happy life - for her its 90% introverted Attracting people together but without the obligation of having to hold them all. “I’d found an internal happiness as a host and wanted to gift that to others”  “Hosting & creating spaces is a science which can be broken down into a process? Frustration with the creative world using words that don't have meaningful measure. Building tools that could be taught to people who don't think they're creative. It’s easy to copy something if you've got a big budget but if you’re creating something that’s creative & individual then the real beauty is uncovered “Fo...

Ep 212 - Ginny 1000 Hours Outside - Replacing Screen Time with Green Time. Summer 2026 Throwback

50 min

What if all the memories you made as a kid had been replaced by screens? When an aha moment makes you realise that its time to reframe childhood and embrace an analogue life - one that stimulates creativity, imagination and experiences that instil a need to fight for the natural world over technification.   With a biological need for at least 3 hours outside every day...the time to replace screen time with green time is now. Show notes Feeling like she was failing as a mum Breaking the cycle of raising children on full schedules “Kids are supposed to be outside for 4-6 hours a day when the weather is good” - Charlotte Mason Her first good day as a mum was spent outside as part of a challenge in order to make friends. How outdoor play enhances every development for children which gives lifelong benefits Setting our kids up for success simply by spending time outside Busting screen time statistics On average kids are on screens for 7 hours a day but only outside for 7 minutes 1200 hours a year outside creating  rather than on screen  3 hours of outdoor play for kids of all ages  Keeping children balanced Rescheduling early childhood Raising kids who were ruddy, tough, sleeping better Outdoor play enhances childhood developing in every sense = cognitive, sensorial, emotional Laying the groundwork so they keep it up Play that stretches their body and teaches them to trust their bodies and builds endurance, stamina, alertness Filling our life with the important things first and push out the time that's left over for screens It’s never easy to make this your committed approach but it’s worth it Creating rituals that are intentional The benefits of being uncomfortable Why time slows down when you are doing something new and your senses wake up Building identity via time in the outdoors If they don’t love an analogue life, they won’t fight for it Building a foundation in kids that they can resist the tech pull Success is living a fulfilling life that is balanced, connected...

Ep 211 Julie Brams - The Call of the Earth To Create a Kinship with Nature

1 hr 3 min

Do you ever feel a profound connection with nature?   Dive into a captivating conversation with Julie Brams - American forest therapy guide and author of "The Nature Embedded Mind". Julie emphasizes the necessity of reclaiming our relationship with nature, "We are never separated from nature; it’s time to reclaim that connection!"  To truly embrace our connection with nature, we must acknowledge the ties that bind us to the Earth and each other. By fostering kinship with the natural world, we can find comfort, wisdom, and healing. Julie's insights remind us that our mental and emotional well-being is intertwined with the health of our planet. As we reclaim our nature-embedded minds, we pave the way for a more harmonious existence with the Earth, ultimately leading to a more just and sustainable world. Throughout the conversation we explore the deep kinship we hold with the natural world and how this connection can lead to healing and understanding. From the emotional landscapes of joy and grief to the transformative power of observation and presence. Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Loved this? Try these: Alice Irene Whitaker - Finding Seeds of Presence in the Woods Leah Rampy - The Trees Teach Resilience, Beginning and Ending in Silence Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: - Remembering our belonging to land, life, and each other - We are inherently interconnected; separation from nature is a learned narrative that can be unlearned - Reclaiming a nature-embedded way of being is essential for personal and collective healing - Observation, presence, and attentiveness deepen our relationship with the living world - Curiosity and play open pathways for reconnection, learning, and resilience Joy naturally emerges as we reweave ourselves into ecological rhythms Grief is a valid and...

Ep 210 The Togetherness Blueprint. Multigenerational life with Jeremy Pryor

1 hr 1 min

Step into the deeper currents of what it means to build a life that lasts beyond a single generation. Explore multi-generational living not just as a practical arrangement, but as an antidote to the fragmentation of modern society—a way of returning to rootedness, continuity, & shared purpose. Reflect on the power of family rituals, enduring traditions & the slow transmission of wisdom that strengthens the family ecosystem. Through personal stories & cultural insight, Jeremy reveals how honouring ancestral lineage has cultivated belonging & identity, and how intentional gatherings have helped reweave the connections frayed by hyper-individualism. Jeremy speaks to the beauty & complexity of holding the responsibility of caring for aging parents, & the steady vision of togetherness that shapes their family’s choices. This conversation touches on the importance of building community with both kin & chosen family, redefining success in relational rather than material terms, & rediscovering what “enough” truly means in a world bent toward consumption. It is a conversation about stewardship, resilience, & designing a life that honours both our roots & our future. Find Jeremy online Loved this? Try another: Nat Wilmot - Living her Dream Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Show Notes: Embracing multi-generational living as a resilient response to the rhythms of modern lifeRooting the household in foundational rituals &traditions that anchor future generationsHonouring ancestral lineage as a compass for long-term stewardshipWeaving intergenerational wisdom into daily life to strengthen the family ecosystemRecognizing how hyper-individualism fractures connection & belongingPractising deep long-termism as a cornerstone of sustainable, life-supporting futuresCaring for ag...

Ep 209 Jamin Heppell - Lessons from the Mountains: Resilience and Leading with Conviction

53 min

In this episode, we sit down with Jamin Heppell to dive into the edges where personal growth, leadership, and nature all meet. We talk about what it means to move through fear, to listen to our intuition, and to find clarity in the moments that challenge us most. Jamin opens up about his own life initiations, the experiences that have shaped who he is and how he leads and shares the practices and rituals that help him stay grounded and resilient. Together, we explore what heart-centered leadership really looks like in today’s world, and how the mountains — both literal and metaphorical — can teach us about courage, authenticity, and alignment. We talked about: The mountains are unforgiving, teaching us resilience.Life is a mirror for our personal growth.Clarity, clearing, and creation are essential in leadership.Fear can be a guide if we learn to listen to it.Daily rituals support our resilience and well-being.Leadership starts with self-awareness and authenticity.Nature provides profound lessons for personal development.Initiations in life help us grow and expand.Heart-centered leadership is crucial for community well-being.Mountains symbolise the challenges and triumphs of life. Links You'll Love: Jamin's offerings: https://linktr.ee/jaminheppell Jamin's Website: https://mountainsandmarathons.world/aligneverest26/ Article on the Patagonia story mentioned in the pod: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/26/australian-hikers-chilean-mountain-blizzard-survival-stories Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 208 Manda Scott - Pondering how we became accidental gods of this land & seeking connection to it with humility not control

1 hr 11 min

Summary If we are going to lay the foundations of a world we are proud to leave as a legacy we need to be comfortable to move into elderhood - for Manda Scott this is about getting comfortable with emergence and asking the living web “what is mine to do”.  We’ve created a world where separation, anxiety & powerlessness have become the underlying defaults instead of a world of security, belonging & agency. We are addicted to dopamine &exist in a world of trauma rather than initiation so how are we to rewrite these patterns? By listening to the heart-mind - its very shy & quiet but the head mind will whisper if it needs you to really listen. Links You'll Love Any Human Power - Manda Scott Accidental Gods - Manda Scott program &  podcast Right story, Wrong story - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand talk - Tyson Yunkaporta Mans search for meaning - Victor Frankel Francis Weller - The Wild Edge of Sorrow Loved this? Try these: Tyson Yunkaporta Damon Gameau Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters We talked about: Learning to live as functioning members of the earth community Why she writes fiction not non fiction Receiving shamanic instruction How to be in connection with the web of life in all its complexity Being born into a trauma culture rather than an initiation culture Why seeing truth without self projection is hard. Her decades of shamanic teaching - still learning to discern the difference between what her ego is saying and what the energy is saying Returning to a sit spot to receive instructions to write a book “Skin Listening” - an ability to be felt with all your senses without pre conceived ideas Sit spots - what can I see, what can I feel, what does my heart say  Why some languages say “I am other” and some say “I am intrinsically part of what is happening. Initiation culture is capable of holding contained encounters with death We live in a dopamine culture - addicted to tur...

Ep 207 Tammy Huynh - Plants CAN be Companions and bridge us back to who we are!

37 min

As a new Mum, living in a new home, having just released a new book and fertilising the idea of reconnecting back to her Vietnamese heritage Tammy Huyhn is a light hearted joy. This lass knows a thing or two about plants - you may have seen her face on ABC's Gardening Australia and she runs her own hortucultural business Leaf an Impression which delivers garden talks and workshops...she has even been awarded horticulturist of the year!  Todays conversation though, mostly asks "how does gardening bridge us back to our ancestral roots and remind us who we are". Post recording, Tammy thanked us for the unexpected therapy session - so its a short and sweet ep that still manages to dig beyond the top soil. We talked about: How Tammy's Vietnamese heritage influences her gardening practicesInitially pursuing a career in agriculture before transitioning to writingTroubleshooting plant care effectively.How Motherhood brings both joy and challenges, impacting identityThe crucial role of Community in sharing gardening knowledgeThe power of gardens to connect people across cultures & generationsStarting with one plant can enhance mental well-being.The value of rest and self acceptanceLoved this? Try another: Tim Pilgrim - Creating Wild Spaces; The Art Of Natural Design Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 206 James McLennan From Playground to Paddock: Farming the Future of Education by creating 2.2 kms of garden bed in 24 hours

50 min

Come with us for a wander through the fertile grounds of possibility with James McLennon, the visionary behind Farm My School. Todays ep unearths how a patch of school soil can become so much more than a playground—it can nourish bodies, minds, and entire communities. From the thriving farm at Bellarine Secondary College to the ripple effects it’s having on students, neighbours, and local food systems, James shares how education and regeneration can thrive side by side. This is a story about reimagining our schools as living, breathing ecosystems—places where compost becomes curriculum and connection becomes the harvest. Tune in for a hopeful glimpse of a future where every school grows food, community, and a deep sense of belonging.  We talked about: School grounds can become fertile community hubs—places that feed both bellies and belongingWhen locals roll up their sleeves together, school gardens become living lessons in connectionBuilding a farm in a single day can spark a groundswell of hope, pride, and shared purposeFood production isn’t separate from education—it is education in its most delicious formRegenerative farming principles can take root in classrooms, teaching care for soil and soul alikeLocal food systems are the backbone of resilient communities and thriving futuresWhen students grow food, they also grow confidence, calm, and mental well-beingPartnering with local growers deepens food diversity and strengthens community tiesThe Farm My School model offers a blueprint for rewilding education from the ground upThe vision ahead: a network of school farms growing food, connection, and a future of togethernessPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Links You'll Love Farm My School online Loved this? Try these: Jamie Loveday - Sowing Seeds for Food Deserts in the City Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorro...

Ep 205 Dalee Ella - Connecting Humanity to the Inward and Outward Energies of Creativity

2 hr 7 min

Jade and Dalee wander through the tender terrain where creativity, womanhood, and everyday life meet. Speaking openly about the way our inner cycles shape what we make and how we show up in the world — and how hard it can be to hold space for both art and livelihood. Together they explore the slow evolution of Dalee’s creative path, the courage it takes to collaborate, and the quiet emotional work of home-schooling while running a small business. Their chat drifts into community — the messy beauty of shared living in an intentional community, the texture that neurodiversity brings to family life, and the lessons learned from leaning into interdependence. It’s a conversation about connection — to self, to others, and to place. About boundaries that protect passions, creativity and community so we are reminded of who we each are and what our individual work is to do - within the collective. Today we ask what it means to live a life guided by values — to curate something meaningful, slow, and true. Buy their co-created perennial Futuresteading calendar Links You'll Love Dalee Ella Substack Loved this? Try another: EP 151, Dani Wolf, Mashing Together Mama Wisdom and Earth Wisdom Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We talked about: Creativity rises and falls with our cycles; honouring them deepens the work Flat moods are quiet ground where truth takes root Art reminds us we belong to something vast Balancing commerce and creation asks for courage and clarity Our art shifts as we do — mirroring each inner season Collaboration thrives on bravery, honesty, and deep listening Homeschooling stirs chaos, wonder, and unexpected insight When values lead, both life and art hold meaning Creativity wanders, retreats, and blooms anew Awareness keeps our creative fires tended S...

EP 204 The Passage of Self: Dance, Grief, and Heart Wisdom with Eclectica (Demi Lee)

1 hr 8 min

In this episode, Demi Lee takes us deep into the story of Eclectica — a movement, a community, and a living expression of embodiment and transformation. Together, we explore how dance becomes a language for healing, how grief can serve as an elder and sacred teacher, and how true empowerment begins with self-responsibility. Demi shares the evolution of Eclectica from a creative experiment into a profound rite of passage — one that invites people to come home to their bodies, their emotions, and their truth. Through honest reflections on community, relationships, and heart-centered living, this conversation reveals how we can turn life’s challenges into initiations that reconnect us with purpose and love. It’s an exploration of what it means to live embodied, to honor our inner seasons, and to build communities that hold us through the cycles of becoming. Key Takeaways:  - Grief is not just loss — it’s an initiation into depth, compassion, and the full spectrum of love. - Movement and dance can reconnect us with intuition, release stored emotion, and ground us in presence. - The Power of Community: holding people in the dark. - Self-Responsibility in Relationships: Owning our patterns and triggers allows for more authentic, heart-based connection. - Rites of Passage: rituals that mark transformation.  - Choosing love, responsibility, boundaries, and honesty as guiding principles transforms how we show up in the world. - A journey into remembering who you are beneath the noise — embodied, empowered, and whole. Show Notes  Eclectica - https://www.eclecticahub.com/ Passage of Self Online Course - https://www.eclecticahub.com/passage-of-self Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 203 Meg Ulman - The Beautiful Weight Of Living a Neo Peasant Life

1 hr 9 min

In this conversation, Jade sits down with Meg Ulman (sadly not in person) — heart led writer, mother, educator, maker & one part of Artists as Family — to unpick what it really means to live on your own terms. They trace the winding road toward a neo-peasant life — one defined less by nostalgia & more by intention. They talk about living with a fundamental trust in yourself to make decisions, parenting within community & the grit & grace of staying true to your values. Meg describes herself as cash poor but time rich, together they explore what that trade-off really feels like. They talk about the ache of impermanence — how everything we love we will lose —  what it means to become good at grief rather than trying to outrun it. What it feels like to feel alive, trusting your instinct to survive & holding a desire to be part of that holding — the invisible web that keeps us tethered to one another & to the earth itself. Meg shares her reflections on solitude, on listening deeply to the land beneath her feet & on the quiet privileges of aging — not as decline, but as initiation. There’s talk of ritual, of story & of the small daily acts that remind us who we are. It’s a conversation that doesn’t romanticise simplicity but celebrates the beauty & honesty of a life well noticed. Links You'll Love Artist As Family You Tube Loved this? Want More of Meg: Artist as family - rites of passage and grief Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Show notes: The path to a neo-peasant life begins with tiny, conscious seeds — small shifts that grow into whole new ways of beingTo live authentically is to let your values lead, even when the world is shouting for you to do otherwiseRaising kids in a web of real connection builds belonging that no algorithm can matchTo feel the full weight of love, we have to make peace with loss — grief is proof that we’ve lived deeplyParenting (and life) gets easier when we trust the quiet tug of intuition more than the noise of...

Ep 202 Navigating community - Life in an eco village with Suzie Brown

1 hr 5 min

What does it really look like to live inside the dream of community? To share walls & gardens, decision-making & dinner tables — & to raise children in a village that actually lives its values? In this conversation, we sit down with Suzie Brown, long-time advocate for sustainable living & proud resident of the Narara Eco-Village. Suzie opens the gate & lets us wander through the realities of intentional community life — from the joy of shared purpose & spontaneous connection, to the inevitable challenges of governance, regulation & difference. She shares how Narara’s unique decision-making structures help navigate conflict, why research & planning matter long before the first foundation is laid & what it takes to keep a community diverse, accessible, & truly alive. This chat is as much about belonging as it is about building — about the quiet power of volunteering, the laughter that spills from community events & the deep satisfaction of knowing you’re part of something larger than yourself. So settle in & join us as we explore what happens when a group of humans decides to live more lightly — & more together. Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books:  Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters  Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: How children benefit from growing up in a supportive environmentSociocracy allows for effective decision-making in communitiesConflict resolution is crucial for the success of eco-villagesResearch into successful eco-villages informs best practicesAccessibility and affordability are challenges for eco-village livingCommunity events help integrate new members into the villagePets can be a contentious issue in community living Participating in an eco-village requires active engagementCommunity members are joint owners of the cooperativeBuilding a sustainable community involves significant effort & col...

Ep 201 Tim Pilgrim - Creating Wild Spaces: The Art of Natural Design & The Interplay of Landscape & Storytelling

59 min

Today we wander into the layered world of Tim Pilgrim—a landscape architect and gardener who sees soil, water, and wildness as teachers. Tim invites us to connect with the land rather than control it, to design gardens that honour both human need and ecological integrity. Together we explore the art of observation and the quiet discipline of water management, learning how these practices build truly sustainable landscapes. Tim shares how gardens evolve over time, shaped by climate change and by the gentle hands—and sometimes heavy footprints—of people. We tackle the prickly debates too: lawns that demand more than they give, the dance between native and non-native plants, and the cultural stories that every planting choice can tell. Tim also speaks to the community side of gardening: how diversity—of species, of people, of ideas—creates resilience; how food can slip seamlessly into ornamental spaces; how the rhythm of a gardener’s life becomes a legacy of naturalistic design. This is a conversation for anyone ready to see gardens not just as pretty spaces but as living narratives—places where history, ecology, and our shared future root down together. We chatted about: Landscapes shape the stories we tell & vice versaA holistic approach to gardening fosters biodiversityDesigning for wildness requires sensitivity & observation.Gardens should evolve with the needs of their inhabitantsClimate change necessitates adaptable gardening practicesWater management is crucial for sustainable gardeningHuman influence can coexist with natural ecosystemsSaying phooey to lawns "I'm not a purist; I embrace all plants that look good"Gardens as spaces for community connection Gardening to build a rhythm that aligns with nature's cyclesGardens as places that reflect personal & cultural historiesGardens as inclusive spaces for all living thingsLinks You'll Love Find Tim online including his book "Wild By Design" Loved this? Try another Shane Simonsen - Taming the apocalypse, exploring...

Ep 200 Sarah Firth - The Polyhuman Experience: Embracing Complex Curiosity as a Catalyst for Connection

1 hr 9 min

Today we wander into the wild tangle that is Sarah Firth’s world—a place where curiosity is currency and difference is pure gold. Sarah calls herself a polyhuman, and you’ll feel why as she opens up about neurodivergence, the grit and grace of making art, and the small, daily rituals that stitch meaning into our messy lives. This is a conversation about courage and kindness, about owning our impact while staying tender enough to connect. It’s an invitation to question the systems around us, take responsibility for the ripples we make, and revel in the glorious complexity of being human. We talked about: Being a polyhuman & adapting identity based on contextHow curiosity drives her interactions, leading to meaningful connectionsNeurodivergence has shaped her understanding of herself & her creativityWhy art in all its forms serve as a medium for exploration & expression of complex emotionsCourage is found in embracing differences & challenging mainstream narrativesThe creative process is iterative, involving learning from peers & experiencesHumanity is complex,  understanding this complexity fosters empathyRituals in daily life can create meaning & connection to the worldFinding 'enoughness' involves balancing personal joy with systemic responsibilities.Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Links You'll Love Eventually Everything Connects - by Sarah Firth Sarah Firth Instagram Loved this ep? Try another Emily Ehlers - Hope is a Verb Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 199 Debra Silverman - Understanding Nature Through the Four Elements & Knowing 'The Angels Aren't Having Orgasms!

1 hr 3 min

Summary Today we slip into a cosmic campfire chat with Debra Silverman based in Colorado—where psychology shakes hands with the stars & the four elements (wind, earth, fire and water) become our guides. Debra’s journey weaves scepticism with wonder, showing how astrology (despite its esoteric nature can actually ground us in community and help us really see ourselves through practical, lived experience. Together Jade & Debra dig into the pull of ritual & nature, the strange hum of technology in our relationships, & the quiet wisdom our elders carry. It’s a conversation that asks us to honour the sacred in everyday life while daring to imagine what AI might mean for the humans we’re remembering to be. Links You'll Love Debra Silverman online  Loved this? Try another: Fleur Chamber - Riding the Waves of Life with the Essence of Presence  Cynthia Jurs - The Art of Sacred Activism We talked about The power that asserts itself when Astrology & psychology complement each otherThe four elements of Earth, Air, Wind & Fire are fundamental to understanding personalities.How scepticism about astrology can be addressed through practical applicationThe role of Community in personal growth & learningThe incredible role that Eldership brings to wisdom holding & the sense of responsibility that it entailsRituals & connection to nature are essential for well-beingWhy technology hinders genuine human connectionNavigating change w awareness & adaptabilityHow her personal growth has been a lifelong journey influenced by astrologyThe future of AI if it considers human values & compassion Pod Partners Rock Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 198 Stephen Jenkinson -The Mother of a Culture, When You’re Asked to Make it "Real"

1 hr 5 min

In this episode, we welcome Stephen Jenkinson—writer, teacher, storyteller, and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. Stephen is known for breaking open the marrow of language and returning it in all its poetic weight. His work on elderhood, grief, dying wise, and the making (and unmaking) of culture has touched people all over the world. His newest book, Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart’s Work, takes on what he calls the “mother of a culture”—the wedding. In a time when so many weddings risk becoming performances, spectacles, or non-events, Stephen asks: what would it mean to make a wedding real? In this conversation we explore: Why vows are not the same as promisesHow families, friends, and communities become witnesses rather than spectatorsWhy weddings matter in a culture of high divorce rates and discredited ritualsWhat it means for the union of two people to implicate everyone presentThe difference between a ceremony that entertains and a ceremony that truly happensThis is not just a conversation about marriage. It’s about consequence, culture, and what it might take to make our ceremonies—and our lives—real. Links You'll Love Orphan Wisdom Matrimony the Book Arc + Craft: An Exploration of Creativity and Culture Making Event Loved this ep? Try this one: 160 Manda Scott - Pondering how we became accidental gods of this land & seeking connection to it with humility not control Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Support the show

Ep 197 Gregg Muller - Creating Climate Resilience with Community Saved Seeds!

42 min

 Lets dig into the quiet, radical world of seeds with plant breeder & seed keeper Gregg Muller. Gregg’s journey has been about more than growing food — it’s about safeguarding diversity, resilience & flavour in the face of a changing climate. From his work on the Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Tomato Project to the community breeding groups he champions, Gregg shows how ordinary gardeners can become part of something much bigger: shaping plants that thrive where we live. We talk about the simple, practical steps of saving seed, but also about the deeper shift in perspective — moving away from industrial uniformity & back towards local adaptation, community sharing & seed sovereignty. It’s a conversation that reminds us that resilience starts in our own backyards, one seed at a time  Links You'll Love from Gregg:  Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination by Joseph LofthouseBreed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and SeedSaving By Carol Deppehttps://goingtoseed.org/ https://osseeds.org/ Central Victorian Adaptive Crop Breeding Project  His online seed shop https://www.seedsavers.org.au/Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Loved this ep? Try this one: Shane Simonsen - Taming the apocalypse Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We chatted about:  Saving seeds from homegrown vegetables.Creating new varieties through cross-pollination.The Cross Hemisphere Dwarf Tomato Project Genetic diversity is crucial for resilient crops in changing climates.Diversity in crops helps ensure food security.Breeding as a community effort Community, fostering local adaptation & resilienceGenetic diversity is crucial for climate resilience in cropsModern seed production often limits genetic diversityReth...

Ep 196 Angela Clifford - Long Term Thinking in a Short-Term World, Empowering Food Citizens for Change

55 min

 Today we’re pulling up a chair with Angela Clifford — farmer, food activist & founder of Eat New Zealand — to talk about the stuff that really matters: food, culture, community & the future our kids will inherit. Together we wander through big ideas & very real feelings — from the responsibility of feeding a nation to the grief & hope that come with caring deeply for place. Permaculture principles, family dynamics, natural systems & the wisdom that lives beyond humans all get a look-in. This one’s about finding steadiness in uncertain times & remembering that the way we eat, grow & gather can be an anchor for resilience, connection & joy.  Links You'll Love Eat NZ The Food Farm Loved this ep? Try this one: Osprey Oriel Lake - the story is in our bones Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We chatted about: It's not just one person's work; it's a collective responsibility.Feeling a deep sense of obligation for future generations.Natural systems provide inspiration and strength.Small changes can shift large systems.Understanding food systems is crucial for meaningful contributions.Food citizenship empowers individuals to affect change.Cultural acknowledgment is essential in a national context.Permaculture principles guide long-term thinking.Community sufficiency is prioritized over self-sufficiency.Navigating family dynamics requires courage and shared values. Community thrives when the community thrives.In uncertain times, community becomes essential.Grief can lead to meaningful action.Natural landscapes offer grounding and wisdom.Personal experiences shape our understanding of the world.We can make a difference in our local environments.Elders can be found in nature, not just in humans.Facing grief allows for growth and perspective.Connection to the land is vital...

Ep 195 Jaclyn Crupi - Getting messy outside for birds, bees & butterflies (+ anything else that wants to move in!)

55 min

 Spring is peeking through here in Southern Australia, and today we’re heading into the garden — but not just for veggies. We’re going a little wild for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our guest, Jaclyn Crupi, lifelong gardener and many times author, grew up with her nonna and nonno’s hands-in-the-dirt wisdom. These days, she’s transformed her patch beyond just a productive veggie garden into a thriving sanctuary that welcomes not just humans, but insects, birds, fungi — the whole backyard ecosystem. Whether you’ve got a big block, a small suburban yard, or even just a balcony, Jaclyn’s here to share how messy gardening and even a ‘lizard lounge’ can turn any space into a refuge for wildlife. We chat about why those with their hands in the dirt are  leaving a legacy, telling  stories though our gardening & why we need messy gardens now more than ever. Links to find Jaclyn https://www.jaclyncrupi.com/ Loved this ep? Try another: Natasha Morgan shares her oak and Monkey Puzzle life Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs    Discount Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We chatted about: Gardeners leaving legacies for future generationsEmbracing messy spacesLetting go of curationTransitioning our mindsetGardens as analogies for lifeThe importance of biodiversity Support the show

Ep 194 Jade Miles - Building Small Circles & Shared Rituals To Change the World

1 hr 2 min

It’s about time Jade Miles takes the mic so we can pick her brain and her heart about ‘huddling’ for the future of all! We chat about what is our ecological work to do, our soul work to do as we come together in all kinds of communities. We decolonise our minds by moving into our hearts: away from extraction and spectacle, toward opulence of the ordinary- soil under nails, soup shared warm, shared conversations around a fire, singing songs as ritual. We name the practices that bind us: huddle, muddle, cuddle- messy, tender, and profoundly effective. Jade’s new book, Huddle, is a field guide for this future: small circles doing big things. Gather often. Trade skills. Move through initiation. Tell truer stories. Let the elders speak. Listen deeply. Make a ritual. Define your enoughness. In a time that worships scale, choose closeness. In a culture that fears the muddle, trust in the huddles!. Because the way we will change the planet is not by shouting across the void but by huddling in, shoulder-to-shoulder, until courage becomes contagious and care becomes the norm. Links You'll Love If Women Rose Rooted - Sharon Blackie -- Duckworth Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about Huddling is about coming together in community.Human interactions can be complex due to trauma and ego.Rituals help fill the gaps in our lives.Understanding our phases of life can guide our growth.Eldership and wisdom sharing.Ancestral connections can deepen our sense of belonging.Enoughness is crucial in a consumer-driven world.We must be mindful of our impact on future generations.Being heart-led creates a different world. Loved this? Try these: Jane Hilliard - "Enough-ness" do you have it? Support the show Support the show

Ep 193 Tanned Hides, Bark Brews & the Wild Within - Will & Eva from Wild Beings

59 min

Ever wondered what lines a deer’s stomach? Or how to turn bark into tincture—or tea into a gateway to your primal self? Meet Will and Eva: barefoot, leather-clad rewilders who traded ‘normal’ for firelight, foraging, and full-blown nature immersion. I first met them in a smoky tent at the Off Grid Living Festival—tea in hand, bird calls in the air, and stories thick as eucalyptus sap. Since then, they've taught rewilding workshops at Black Barn Farm and reminded us all just how useless strategic planning feels when someone’s casually tanning a hide next to you. Will’s a youth worker, Eva braved Alone Australia, and together they run Wild Beings—a living, breathing invitation to reconnect with the wildness written in our bones. This one’s part campfire, part gut punch, part call to remember. Let's get barefoot! Links You'll Love Wild beings - Rewilding with Will and Eva Sand talk - Tyson Yunkaporta Emergence Magazine Podcast - is the river alive Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about Rewilding to live in balance with the ecosystem and for us as humans. Going bush to slow right down to ensure the pace stays ‘human’ Grounding through crafts, string bags, leather making, hunting, fire lighting The potency of being fire side to create transformation and to self regulate Becoming a “Hunter” that practices reverence and honouring of a life by using ALL the pieces Remembering ancient skills like tanning, hunting, bone broth making,  Seeking knowledge keepers in all the forms and all the places Will’s love of plants and hunting, Eva’s love of tanning and movement as a catalyst to rewild Why learning these skills is a never ending journey of learning Carving independence within their life of togetherness Why seeing people learn gives eva hope Sustaining o...

Ep 192 Jane Hillard "Enoughness" - Do you have it? - Winter Windbacks 2025

52 min

 When did having twin basins and three toilets become the norm?  As an architect who bucks the idea of bigger-is-better Jane Hilliard uses the principle of “Enoughness” as a design principle for the built environment. Its better for both the natural environment and the people around us. It allows us to be rich in ways that matter instead of buying into the idea that grandeur will make us happy. For her 'enough' looks like going out into her  backyard supermarket garden  picking something and cooking it. Its also having outdoor space & quiet, unstructured time to think. Guided by the principle of “enoughness,” she manages her work load to keep her energy output within her own capacity while meeting her modest need for resources to sustain her family and business.  Links You'll Love Designful - Janes design agency Podcast partners ROCK! Australian Medicinal Herbs  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness  Show notes Bringing her love of arts and social justice together Sidestepping  stress and money in the architecture design world. Ensuring sustainability isn't just an add-on rather than core to design Why the endless pursuit of “more” and better is relentless and pointless Asking  “what is enough?” starts with your values and how you want to feel.  “I ask myself: What is enough work to sustain me, my creativity, my staff and the financial resources we need to sustain my practice.” What "enough" looks like for her high-school age children. “I enjoy causing a bit of a stir…not in a way that’s shaming anyone…but by pushing back on the system, not individuals.” Working a 9 day fortnight Small rituals like, morning coffee, starting the day outside, growing food, being present with her children.  Normalising messy, lived in homes which change with the seasons and as its occupants get older. Why central heating has loosened family tie...

Ep 191 Helena Norberg Hodge - Localism that Heals & Creates Oneness - Winter Windbacks 2025

55 min

Helena Norberg-Hodge is a writer, filmmaker, international speaker and leader of the global localisation movement.  She’s been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years, and is one of the world’s most treasured environmentalists and visionaries. Today Helena pulls up an apple crate at the Futuresteading campfire to share stories from Ladakh, lament the madness of globalization and light the way back (and forward) to oneness. We discuss the true wealth of traditional societies, the dangers of scale and tech solutions, pressure to conform to a consumer monoculture, and the real economy of Mother Gaia.  Oh, she’s brilliant folks. We’re so excited to welcome you into this conversation.  LINKS YOU'LL LOVE World Localization DayLocal FuturesNoam ChomskySmall is Beautiful ~ E F SchumacherNaomi KleinRussel BrandBrian EnoSupport the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About How she ended up on a remote plateau in Tibetan India.Discovering the healthiest, happiest, most peaceful people she had ever met.Existing under surveillance in times of political tension.The true wealth of traditional societies.Why people everywhere are being pressured to conform to a consumer monoculture.A  need for a deeper dialogue between the west and the global south.The path of separation; being herded into urban centres and separated from the land. Instead of being dependent on the land, we became dependent on enormous institutions to meet our needs.Manufactured scarcity.The luxury of using more energy per person per capita… is it actually a luxury?Policy change is needed to make decentralisation possiblePollies on auto-pilot re. urbanisation. Governments are separating us from the sources of our food, creating unsustainable, toxic, energy-hung...

Ep 190 Rosemary Morrow - A Lifetime of Global Permaculture Service - Winter Windbacks 2025

47 min

Summary Akin to a cuppa while flicking through photo albums, this conversation is rich with stories of her lived experiences  across every continent &  through many decades. This wisdom holder has offered her life in service  by knowledge sharing. A much respected permaculture educator, her foundation is science based, heart felt & relational in every way. Her practical generosity has contributed to refugee camps in war torn countries and her commitment to empowering communities without becoming a guru  is refreshing.  Links You'll Love The Earth Restorers Guide - Rosemary Morrow Earth Users Guide - Rosemary Morrow  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked about Adaptation principles - Observe carefully, backup functions, seeing solutions, being prepared to make change & noticing Is water more destructive than drought? Creating a culture where people are comfortable to listen to their intuition The critical value of eco literacy - taught in childhood but forgotten in adulthood Building confidence in ourselves to enact change Operating as a community rather than individuals who are side by side Looking for change outside of ‘lobby groups’ The power of the collective rather than  individual leaders Intuition is when you know something from a prior sensory input but haven't made it conscious yet - this relies on eco literacy and enables us to come up with solutions Her Vietnamese experience - connecting traditional knowledge with permaculture principles using the pyramid approach of community teaching  Removing guru’ism by teaching locally and inbuilding principles that ensure the original teacher is no longer needed because the knowledge is in the community  Her scientific background has ensured she is less inclined towards whims, rather its focussed on criti...

Ep 189 Joost Bakker - The Darling of Waste Free Living - Winter Windbacks 2025

29 min

We know that Western culture lives excessively, endlessly seeking the newest and shiniest new thing.  Its shocking that 40% of our food goes to waste, one third of our building materials are never even used. But this way of life will be short lived and thankfully being wasteful is now  on the nose and cool cats like Joost are making waves by making junk UBER COOL. What can we do to create a new way forward in what he describes as the most exciting time in human history? Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About Keeping family as number one  Keeping it real with family to ensure they are present His journey through waste which began using other peoples junk Spending his spare time in junkyards collecting and using other peoples waste Even the poster boy doesn't get everything right - examples of things that haven't worked For every project that gets up there are 3 or 4 which didn't - that’s having a go! And through the Process we discover a new way forward Attracting like minded people to build a community and deliver amazing projects Showcasing the innovation and vast knowledge that exists in this country Creating binless hospitality businesses Curating the message for living waste free so that people understand it. Considering materials based on their ability to be recycled Living in the most exciting time in human history Getting creative to find solutions that allow us to continue our existing lives with minimal compromise There's something mentally wrong with us when we endlessly chase the next, new, shiny, big thing.  Being properly nourished and connected to the outdoors satiated our desires and replace our desire for STUFF. Using plants to support our sleep Reverting to primitive practices to reconnect to ourselves Starting our day with simple...

Ep 188 Nat Wilmott - Living the Dream, Her story! Winter Windbacks 2025

56 min

This homeschooling mum of three spends her days foraging, growing, swapping & upskilling all in the name of continuing to live her version of normal in an abnormal world where we've lost touch with our food, medicine & the natural world. After taking her time with her families transition to this way of life, her newfound confidence & conviction ensures she won't be told what to do by big business or have her opinions changed by corporations. Although not all plain sailing-she shares valuable insights into the bumpy but ultimately rewarding path she's been on. "Living in a cushioned culture is limiting in our ability to share skills & share knowledge" Links You'll Love Living the dream permaculture  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About Eating meat that you’ve met - being responsible for the whole life cycle Stepping stones to this way of life - starting small, with what you’ve got Learning from failure as you scale The fallacy of being self sufficient Foraging, bartering & selling excess of what you do grow to access the things you don’t grow Why being dogmatic isn't always the answer to the long game Homeschooling - learning happens everywhere, everyday Being led by kids & their natural interest areas Building a family rhythm around the personal needs of everyone in the family Rebuilding normal Why it’s difficult to be a people pleaser but stay true to yourself Learning to trust your honesty will be supported & not knocked It’s hard to live your normal in an abnormal world - the way we eat, shop treat people Education of self  is the first step in shifting towards taking agency Why food was her on-ramp to understanding how to make her own decisions Accepting that a shift in our lives will take time - we each need to take it as we are ready Trans...

Ep 187 Sarah Wilson - Having less F%$# s to give - Winter Windbacks 2025

53 min

Described as  'all striving no arriving…' Sarah thrives in the early stages of a movement - feeling her way into the zeitgeist of now & unpacks in ways that resonate with reality.  Ultimately driven by curiosity & shunning growth,  she talks about Wild Activism  as a responsibility of the current age with agency in tact.  Having less f***s to give about speaking her mind & with a bipolar superpower, she shares how she is unlearning & returning to humanity to navigate out of a spiritual PTSD,  simultaneously saving but living the f**k out of  life’, and why she is off to Paris Links You'll Love This wild and precious life - Sarah WilsonHelen Lewis interview with Jordan PetersonHelen Lewis - Difficult WomenFirst we make the beast beautiful - Sarah WilsonSteve Jobs - Commencement SpeechPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs        Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Show notes   Taking her cue from International women of strengthOwning her intensityHas the lucky country become more racist and bigoted?Why laid back Aussies don’t want their comfort boat rocked by the reality of the less wealthy.Why Aussie’s are aching to not be the anti intellectual country down SouthFeeling into where the pain points are for the humans around herThe story behind donating 100% of the I Quit Sugar profitHer conscious decision to live rather than take her life by stepping into the option of shedding everything and letting go of ALL the things she was attached to.Setting a 5 year goal to be content w not being beholden to the endless desire for more.Trodding her ego into the ground & the outcome thrusting her into growth Every time she releases her grip & lets the flow of life back in - growth prevails.Learning to get engaged & enraged about the climate crisis Turn anxiety into actionWe live in a culture where discomfort & inc...

Ep 186 Cade McConnell - Living With Intention, Initiation & More Earth In The Kitchen

58 min

Fire has long been a revered force,  respected for its ceremonial holding, practical contribution to feeding, sterilising, warming, lighting and yarning around. These days though, few of us interact with fire regularly despite it connecting us to our ancestors and gently reminding us of what it means to be human.   Off the back of tragic circumstances when he was just 16, todays guest Cade Mcconnell, intentionally side stepped the drug fuelled, party filled scene that often lures late teens early 20 year men and instead went in search of what it meant to be a man. He found instead, ceremonial fires, yoga, men's circles, his feelings and what it means to operate in an intentional and sacred way. He’s built his life around this way of being and in todays conversation we scratch below the mere mention of things like vision quests and sacred weddings and really unpack what it is to move through the world like this.  For Cade - much of this begins with food, where it was grown it, how its prepared, who shares it and he says that by giving himself the git of making food intentional, it has rewritten his story and the rhythm of his life. As a retreat caterer, who uses claypots for his cooking Cade says this way of preparing food is fundamentally about being in relationship with plants, clay and fire which is also the name of his book. His mission is to bring a little earth into every kitchen. Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs  We talked about: Rites of passage for young men Claypot cooking Creating more ceremony in our life Holding our loved ones to account Giving ourselves permission to take the time needed to create nourishing, love filled food Mens circles and how they impact our living patterns Building sacred communities The impact of suicide The value of counselling pre marriag...

Ep 185 Elspeth Hay - Feeding Ourselves With Trees + Singing Our Way to a New Culture

1 hr 1 min

"Living as modern humans we are disconnected, out of place and don't belong in the same way as other species" "If you're feeling called to do something larger than you - you should follow that" Summary Todays guest Elspeth Hay experienced a rewriting of all she had known when when one day she was grappling with the frustration that the area she calls home didn't have the ability to create more small scale, localised food systems because they were landlocked by the ocean and surrounded by established Oak forests. Until one day her belief and her story was challenged when she learned that we can eat acorns. From there  stories she’d believed her whole life began to unravel.  Not just about acorns but about the way humans have pattered ourselves to our current day reality. This process led her to write a book titled feed us with trees. The journey of the book creation took her on an ancestral tour from New England USA to the UK, introduced her to indigenous wisdom keepers, gave her the courage to challenge the system we know to be true and hold empathy for the courageous wisdom knowledge holders that have kept nature based skills and interaction alive. Elspeth is a is a wonderful story teller and with this skill alone I'm sure she is one of those humans who we need as the bridge to wherever it is we are headed. "Our story is totally made up & doesn't follow any natural laws so we can look to other influences to rewrite it' Loved this? Try these Pod ep: Osprey Oriel Lake - the story is in our bones  Pod ep: Hillary Giovale -becoming a good relative Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs code: future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness  We talked about: Her birdwatching childhood that laid the groundwork for her landscape connectionHow chronic pain was a catalyst for changeWhy changing our story can reframe our patternin...

Ep 184 Simon Mustoe - Surviving The Next 100 Years by Valuing A Whale At $3 Million Dollars

59 min

“We’ve lived fantastic lives because we’ve taken for granted the ecological damage we’ve done. Now we owe a debt" Well respected ecologist Simon Mustoe has written a new book How to Survive the Next 100 Years: Lessons from Nature. In its pages there's a definite sense of encouragement because ultimately Simon believes we are already seeing indicators of monumentally important shifts in our relationship with earth.  In todays conversation we tackle the dichotomy between wisdom & knowledge, deciding that “It doesn't necessarily mean how much you know - if you don't have the wisdom to interpret it & you can’t do anything worthwhile with it. We discover the economic value of a whale when we really unpack what it does for the world & we conclude that the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is one of the most important conservation books of all time. “Ecosystem complexity makes it abundantly clear that we will NEVER understand everything completely.” Loved this, try another: Digby Hall or Satyajit Das Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: The wider impact of saving wildlife in our own backyards Government  enabling communities to act as custodians & not corporations How animals make ecosystems work & the impact on our daily lives “We’re not in control of anything & we lack a comprehensive understanding of what it is we now need to do.”How 700 koalas were killed by a unilateral decision made behind closed doors.Valuing the human response to damaged nature.11 x increase in the amount of funding available in the last decade for nature based solutionsThe localised opportunities for people to contribute to the livelihood that they belong toBringing the voices of many for co-designed outcomes that leave legacy’sEnvironmental accounting; a transitionary solution to us becoming mo...

Ep 183 Matt Defina - Rethinking Purpose: From Lost to Liberated

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Have you ever had that moment where you question - but there MUST be another way? Well in this conversation, Hayley and Matt Defina explore the journey of finding purpose and reprogramming our outdated ways or patterns to reach a more meaningful way of living. Matt shares the importance of emotional expression in mental health and his personal experiences that led him to create Another Way, a company focused on intentional living. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding purpose, the impact of environment, and the need for self-care amidst life's demands. The conversation emphasises that purpose is not a destination but a continuous process of growth and connection with oneself and the community.  In this conversation, Matthew Defina and Hayley explore the intricate relationship between love, fear, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of confronting inner fears, the balance between being and doing, and the necessity of community in fostering individual growth. Find Matt Defina: https://www.anotherway.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mattdefina_/ https://themancave.life/ More Like This: Nic Warner ep Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs 5% discount code - future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: Purpose is an evolving journey rather than a fixed endpoint.Emotional expression is crucial for mental well-being and finding purpose.Self-care is essential, even for those with demanding responsibilities.Belief systems can create barriers to accessing one's true purpose.Creating space for self-reflection can lead to significant personal growth.The journey to purpose often involves overcoming fear and resistance.Community and support play vital roles in the pursuit of purpose.Intentional living aligns with one's authentic self and nurtures mental health.Recognising that actions often stem...

Ep 182 Elle Jenkins - Creating a 'Seed to Packet' Business with Australian Medicinal Herbs

55 min

Do you fancy the idea of growing your own medicinal herbs for tinctures & tea Todays guest Elle from Australian Medicinal Herbs took the plunge following a career sidestep when she was diagnosed with PTSD & replaced a 17 year career in the police force with a seed to packet business that slowly but surely healed her trauma, engaged her girls & now helps people all over Australia. Today she shares her unfolding story  & offers practical guidance & wizened encouragement to get growing in order to take agency of your own health through the potency of healing herbs. “Life is change - all the small steps you take lead you to another door or another window” "Herbal medicine is slow medicine & our bodies have adapted to this for generations. Our bodies have certain responses to plants that they don’t to other medicines but we need to be connected & not detached" More Like This: Jane Stevens Futuresteading ep Carolyn Parker Futuresteading ep Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs 5% discount code - future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: From domestic violence policing to medicinal herb tincturesPTSD diagnosis after 17 years.Refocusing on her small children & her own healthHow permaculture opened her up to a new way of beingDiscovering the truth about our long supply chain food systemHerbs paved her path to healing post PTSDSeeing herbal remedies as MEDICINEMullein is her secret love Tulsi - a regulator which will find balanceTrusting that your body knows what to do with itself to build vitality“I don’t recognise the person I used to be  - if you take steps towards this, you will eventually get there, be brave enough to persist”Normalising ‘grounding practice’Pushing back on handing over our health autonomy to doctorsHave we normalised anxiety? What are the natural solutionsManaging the rocks in our trau...

Ep 181 Anna Nanna - EVERYDAY Permaculture for EVERYBODY!

59 min

Rarely in life do you meet someone who moves through the world in complete service of others, filling their cup through small but regular actions that offer the world gifts of time, seeds, toilet paper, knowledge. Todays guest is just this person, intrinsically generous…even going so far as to say she stores her excess yields in other humans which in turn proliferates the generosity bug & reap returning acts of kindness as gifted lemon slice & moving boxes. Today we get to the bottom of what it looks like to blend permaculture principles into your life as a lifelong renter & we talk in earnest about the challenges of this prospect too & why its only getting harder to break the housing realities of so many in Australia, UK & the US. We dive into why its so important to advocate for yourself when you are - in her words ‘neuro spicy’ & of course no conversation with the urban Nanna would be complete without a thorough rundown on all things foraging!!! This chat coincides with the launch of Annas newly released book “Everyday Permaculture” which might well become one of those books that you find on the shelf in every household - it definitely SHOULD Be! “Being so deeply steeped in capitalism makes it hard to ask people to become a permie not a consumer” “I never expect any member of community to be doing better than others - everyone brings something to the table & we need to value that diversity to see all of us thrive”  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Loved this, try another: Anna the Urban Nanna previously Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs  discount code: future5  We talked about- Growing up undiagnosed neuro spicy - “You’re not broken you’re just wired differently”Being a wisdom keeperBuilding confidence for self advocacy despite imposter syndromeBeing accessible, taking small bitesSeeing community as ‘A hea...

Ep 180 Nic Warner - Awakening Through Rites of Passage & Relationships

58 min

"We live in a society where uninitiated men grow up" In this conversation, Hayley and Nick Warner explore the profound themes of transformation, relationships, and the importance of rites of passage in personal growth. They discuss the challenges of authenticity, the journey back to self, and the cost of inauthenticity in life and relationships. Nick shares insights on the significance of responsibility in relationships, the role of fatherhood as a rite of passage, and the necessity of returning to the heart in a society driven by the mind. The dialogue emphasises the importance of community, mentorship, and the healing power of facing one's pain and fears. Nic Warner is a father, a mentor, a rites of passage facilitator, and an expert in personal growth, he has helped countless individuals unlock their potential, navigate change, and create lives of purpose and fulfillment across the globe. He focuses on work for both the masculine and feminine, a tantric approach, with a particular passion for helping men break through their masks and step into their truest essence.  Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs Discount code 'Future5'  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters, Huddle, Creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about Rites of passage are crucial for personal growth.Authenticity is often challenged by societal expectations.The journey back to self requires courage and trust.Inauthenticity can lead to a life unfulfilled.Responsibility in relationships is key to healing.Fatherhood is a significant rite of passage for men.Community support is essential for transformation.Pain can be a teacher if we allow it to be.Fear can guide us towards our true path.Living in alignment with one's heart leads to fulfillment. Follow Nic Warner- https://www.nicwarner.com/ Support the show Support the show

Ep 179 Adrian Black - Creating Community Via a State of Enquiry & Raising the 'Numbness' Bar

1 hr 20 min

"What would it mean for us to start asking questions via embodied feelings rather than spreadsheets & rational outcomes…turn off our head and turn on our belly." “You don’t build communities you build relationships - communities build themselves” Adrian Black is fresh off the plane from 5 weeks of living in an intentional community - a program designed to create a transformative culture. He shares his experience of transferring from being a series of individuals operating in cohesion of each other to operating as a whole via emotional release ceremonies with tears, grief, joy, laughter & dancing. He normalises 'cortisol crying' - metabolising to release deep emotions & reminds us that we have just two needs: belonging & authenticity. He has learnt to avoid ‘happiness’  & ‘perfectionism’- which are colonial constructs that set us up to fail and he is now focussed on actively bringing people together to celebrate with people, give gratitude & take the energy of the world to focus on something beautiful and worthwhile. His final advice is to check in regularly on three things - how are your thoughts, your feelings & your body. References  CeresFrancis Weller - the Wild Edge of SorrowDr Gabor MateJoanna MaceyGlarisegg EDEPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Loved this ep, try this one - Charlie Showers   We chatted about: Live as nature not with nature Having agency & care in how we make our decisionsEcovillage Design Education course Awakening deep memoryRelearning how to functionally live together in communityUnpacking the word communityFocus on Community first, Family second & individual thirdThe role that grief plays in our world & what it truly means to be alive When a physical space can hold SO many things & ask nothing in returnLoneliness at an all time high Accessing the int...

Ep 178 Hilary Giovale - Becoming a Good Relative , Ancestral Alters & Learning to Let Our Tears Fall

55 min

“Those who have descended from the colonisers, we carry privilege but we also suffer the need to apologise”  Landscapes can etch into your very being & create a remembering. Making us feel whole & reminding us that we are just a thread in the complex web of the natural world. While somewhat insignificant your thread has a role to play as a relative to the threads it lies next too. The way we all interact with each other - both human and other than human, will be our making or our undoing. Hilary Giovale, author of “becoming a good relative” is based in the ponderosa pine forests of Arizona, opposite a reservation & lives next to the sacred mountain of kinship which she now considers to be her most important teacher. This feels like an important conversation to have had - as two white women without indigenous heritage -  it feels uncomfortable to have, and we will forever be learning, but Hilary (a 9th generation settler in the United States) begins the process of unpacking what it means to be in right relationship with the people & place that we each call home - pushing past the burden of white fragility to build pathways of robust healing & reconnection to our landscapes - to reconciliation with first peoples. She shares what it means to create ancestral alters & how to connect with these elders who’s stories she tells us, are still unfolding. She reminds us that while the work we have to do is exceptionally confronting, grief won’t kill us & that the time to heal in the bosom of natural landscapes is now. "Elders are always identified by the community, never by the individual - they are usually unwilling but always shows up for the community, is wise, is generous, is funny, is humble,  Our communities can guide us to where the elders are." Loved this? Try another:    Indira Naidoo Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs Discount code 'Future5'  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Li...

Ep 177 Dan Kittredge - Redefining Wealth From Cash to Culture

1 hr 3 min

“How we raise our children is facilitating a denaturing of our human-ness. The opportunity is to be centred within & rebuild our culture”  Dan Kittridge is the bare footed gent who coined the term Nutrient density off the back of his dao-ist strategy to create a life that afforded him the time & space to be at home with his young family, living simply with just 10k per year on the land. Over the next 20 years he became clear that his role was simply to serve & that it's not his job to know what he's doing or attempt to implement a plan rather to be sensitive to what's shown to him & respond in a way that was lead by love enabling him to get out of his head, get out of the ‘shoulds’  & get into the heart, asking instead, what flows. The result has been the creation of the bionutrient institute, a global speaking profile & a life long commitment to renaturing which he says sits at the centre of solving the poly-crises we face. “Having the right to land to provide adequate housing & food for every family should be a foundational right. The land cannot be sold but you have access to it sufficient for a simple life.” "As long as we engage with a colonised mind of separation/fear/division, we will not be able to engage with an indigenous mind of love/flow & unity" “As long as the structure of our lives require us to work jobs for money that are separating us from nature, we are paddling upstream. It becomes difficult to tune into the flow of nature.” Loved this? Try these: Manda Scott - Becoming accidental gods Damon Gameau - A call to arms for storytellers  Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs  - discount code Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters  & Huddle Creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: “We are not the body we are carrying around we are effectively individual consciousness that has physical attributes. Accepting this changes the way we...

Ep 176 Alice Irene Whittaker - Finding Seeds of Presence In The Woods

48 min

"I could live a lifetime here and still be learning  - it’s a relationship - the greatest relationship of my life" Alice Irene Whitaker lives in a small cabin in the woods, is a mother of three, an author of the book “Homing" and host of the  'Reseed podcast, which is about rebuilding our relationship with nature. Surrounded by creek, meadow, and forest, Alice Irene began a new lifelong journey of repairing her fractured relationship with both herself and the natural world. Dismantling a history of anorexia, obsessiveness, and workaholism, she decided to stop taking and start caretaking.  She shares how taking the leap to a life in a small cabin in the woods where seasons are apparent, repetition is a daily mantra and a shedding of her previous identity onto the forest floor has given her an opportunity to  live a lifetime in her new landscape and still be learning from the outside world every day - she sees her surrounds as a relationship-the greatest relationship of her life.  Loved this? Try another one: Ep 122 Nat Wilmott - Living her dream Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs   Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters We talked about: Shifting from an extractive life to a regenerative one Falling in love with a landscape & experiencing the feeling of every cell in her body opening up. Seeking treescapes Acknowledging her body is built for creativity, rest & beauty not just output. Listening to our own stories above the noise of the modern world Rewriting our stories in the presence of the natural world rather than the presence of accolades, work & job promotions Being a baby on her journey towards humanity Justifying working like a machine because you are doing “burnout for good” The paradox of finding rest despite being needed for the cause When you take your growth mindset into the “for purpose” space - needing to unpack this. Creating care and caretakers i...

Ep 175 Andrew Skeoch - Nature’s Symphony, A Journey Towards Deep Listening

1 hr 10 min

"We need to cultivate a culture of listening in society." But what does it truly mean to listen? In this episode, we delve into the profound impact that sound can have on our lives as we speak with renowned sound recordist Andrew Skeoch. With his expertise in capturing the essence of nature through sound, Andrew shares his journey of deep listening, the importance of empathetic listening, and how it connects us to the natural world and one another. Andrew, the author of Deep Listening, records breathtaking natural habitats from across the globe which have gained worldwide attention, with albums that attract tens of thousands of weekly streams on Spotify. His work has also featured in major films like Rabbit Proof Fence, The Jungle Book (2016), and the upcoming Force of Nature starring Eric Bana. Our conversation delves into the evolution of a heart-centered society that values cooperation over unhealthy competition. Andrew highlights the importance of understanding nature as an ongoing process and discusses how human sensitivity plays a crucial role in shaping our societal values.  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs   Code for Discount: future5  Andrew's Website: https://listeningearth.com/andrewskeoch/ We talked about: How to deeply listen, slow down and be present.Empathetic listening to nature and what we can learn by other species.Cooperation in nature often occurs across diverse species.Listening helps us connect with our inner selves and the environment.Nature's evolution shapes behaviors that benefit living systems.Listening is a powerful tool for social and political change.We need to cultivate a culture of listening in society.Nature teaches us that cooperation is more beneficial than competition.Human sensitivity varies, impacting societal values and interactions.We must learn from nature to create inclusive soci...

Ep 174 Claire Taylor - The Scottish Storyteller Connecting Is To Our Farmers

58 min

Claire is a multi generational Scottish beef farmer who says 'Ag has potency and potential to be a catalyst on the front line of climate catastrophe'. As a Nuffield scholar 'exploring the scrutiny being placed on agriculture and how perceptions are changing', she embarked on a world research tour. While travelling, she fell in love with an Australian lad & now finds herself living in rural NSW. So after establishing a strong journalism career steeped in trust & long held relationships on home turf, she now finds herself on this wide brown land in the heat of summer without her networks & a need to rebuild a new life with people who she tells us are more laid back, more inclined to use humour dripping in sarcasm to navigate hard things & are exceptionally resilient. “Leave judgements at the door & come without bias in order to communicate which is both talking but equally listening, we’ve all got to be prepared to change our mindsets” “First gen farmers are more daring to have hard conversations & to really listen - they can be brave." "For progress we need to think outside ag - and not just speak to ourselves."  "When will people other than farmers step into the food system & support the much needed potential for farming to be the potent ecological change making piece it is . Farmers cannot be all the things, they are best to be the land stewards but others need to take up the roles of advocating, supply chain development, consumer education, policy change & story telling" Links You'll Love Claire Taylor Linked in Nuffield Scholarship program Loved this? Try these: Gab Chan -  building political clout for ag Helen Rebanks - in honor of the farmers wife Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs   Code for Discount: future5  We talked about: The politics of agriculture - overshadowed by a growing disconnect between politicians i...

Ep 173 Fleur Chambers - Riding the Waves of Life w the Essence of Presence

58 min

"Creativity is a life force - the universe is inherently creative - once we realise it's not ours - it takes the ego out of it & encourages all of us to utilise it as a gift for the greater good" Fleur Chambers is a best selling author, mama, philanthropist & of course a master meditator. Actually she is the creator of the free meditation app: The Happy Habit. Her post partum experience was the catalyst for seeking another way of being in the world & now she positions meditation as something much larger than just supporting the individuals need as a circuit breaker & asks us to get curious about leaning into an emergent way of being & exploring our intentions  without a sense of control and striving.  We unpack the deep wisdoms of the inner voice - the voice of nature, of the earth, of our body.  We chat about the potency of parenting as an endless source of learning -importantly the value of dropping the expectation on everyone and replacing it with the essence of presence, learning to trust our own inner voice, opening the door on our potential & realising that growth is not about adding on but about peeling back & letting go. She shares her theory that Creativity is an energy that doesn’t belong to us  and is simply a gift to the world at that moment in time In this conversation she encourages us to unlearn & relearn towards a new story... "Its time for a new story - where self esteem & confidence is no longer a patriarchal, corporate, growth dominated paradigm…instead the ease comes from learning to listen, acknowledging traumas, shared humanity, cherish, protect & preserve"' Links You'll Love All things Fleur Chambers: books, courses Nate Hagens and Bill Plotkin podcast Loved this ep, try another: Ep 83 - Naturally Well with Jo Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs   Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters                            - Huddle - Creating a to...

Ep 172 Valerie Ringland - Indigenous Wisdom Healing

59 min

"The deepest trauma is disconnection from country." What does it truly mean to heal? How can we reclaim our ancestral wisdom and break free from patterns of diseased thinking? In this episode, we sit down with Valerie Ringland, a powerful voice in the world of Indigenous healing and restorative justice. Born on traditional Shawnee land in the U.S. and now living on Yuin Country in far southern NSW, Valerie brings a unique blend of Indigenous knowledge, and Western healing practices to her work. She’s the author of the transformative book "Healing Through Indigenous Wisdom," which offers 52 weeks of profound exercises designed to help us reconnect with ourselves, our land, and our lineage. Valerie challenges us to reimagine cultural expression, confront our wounds head on, and see trauma not as a life sentence but as a spiritual calling. She invites us to explore shame, grief, and belonging as essential parts of our journey toward wholeness. In this episode you will learn:  - The role of rituals, ceremonies, and ancestral connection in emotional well-being - How Indigenous wisdom offers powerful tools for self-discovery and community healing - And why "never enoughness" is a modern disease—and how to break free from it Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that will challenge your perspectives, touch the deepest parts of your heart, and inspire you to reconnect with your true essence. Connect with Valerie: 🌍 Website: Earth Ethos 📘 Facebook: Valerie Ringland ▶️ YouTube: Earth Ethos Join Valerie at Her Upcoming Events (March 2025): 📍 Retreat Series | Far South Coast, NSW (Yuin Country) March 28 @ 5PM | Tilba, NSW 📍 Author Talks – International Women's Day (Melbourne, VIC): 🗓️ March 8 @ 11AM | Qi Crystals, Caulfield 🗓️ March 8 @ 3:30PM | Theosophical Society, Melbourne 📍 Author Talks – Far South Coast, NSW: 📖 March 13 @ 3-4PM | Tura Marrang Library, Tura Beach 📖 March 24 @ 10:30AM | Bermagui Library, Bermagui 💫 If today's episode resonates with you, exp...

Ep 171 Megan Dalla Camina - Empowering Women to Rise!!

49 min

Megan has made it her life work to bring the voice of the feminine into our stories, workplaces, communities & ultimately our culture. Ensuring they are heard & have agency to do what we do so well - be women with feminine traits which are celebrated & valued. You'll be delighted to hear its not about minimising the power of men but allowing women to meet them in a place that they have long relished and together they can create a world no longer dominated by the patriachy.  Navigating a hard fought journey of finding her purpose & then having the courage to lean into it, Megan, now in her early 50s is committed to a life that enables women to rise.   Author, single mum, business owner & now completing her PHD in women's spirituality - she is taking her leadership role to new heights. In this conversation she talks about the seasons of life & places the idea that 'what is for you will never pass you'. She shares why change comes from the ground up in democratic environments, she offers tools for male allyship and insights into how & why women are rising. For such a powerhouse, it's reassuring to hear that her 'Enough' is what it is - and having peace in that. Links you’ll love Women Rising - Mary Dalla CaminaMenergy - Mens gatheringJeremy Lent - patterning instinctsLoved this ep? Try this one: Ep 84 - Naturally well with Jo - being an intuitive generalist and being real about what is possible Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters, Huddle - Creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs  Support the show

Ep 170 Jason Fox - Casting Wizardry Spells On a Path For Humanity

1 hr 7 min

 Its not every day you talk with a flaming locked, beard faced wizard. This one sees through the illusions of modernity & revels in an oscillating state of making progress through decay while genuinely attuning to the living systems in order to see our dire reality.  He attempts to embody our meta crises & seeks insights outside of mere numbers by going into the woods to 'just be'...and perhaps along the way he will experience a physiological quickening that offers hope. He sees an undercurrent of people returning to ambiguity - warm provocations with room for textured, life filling conversation & he is building a relationship with dusk where in the liminal, he opens himself up to other intelligences & wisdoms, animacy & more than the human world. He laments our loss of seasonal attunement & encourages us all to re-member (become a member of the earth) to reignite our presence & acuity to notice the small, more than the rational. This wizard is indeed a wise orator & his words dance through the conversation like twinkling lights, sprinkling provocation that you may need to hear more than once.    Links You'll Love How to lead a quest - Fox WizardThe emerald podcast Daniel Schucktenberger - metacrises expertTyson Yunkaporta - Sand TalkNate Hagens - the great simplification podcastHospicing Modernity - Vanessa AndrettiSue Dennett - MeliodoraCatie Payne - Reskillience podcastNatures apprenticeRegenerative Leader ProgramSupport the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading & Huddle  Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs  Loved it? Try this: Helena Norberg-Hodge - charts a path between systemic healing & onenessWe talked about: "Most people would rather see the world destroyed than face their grief of seeing the world destroyed".Mass produced distraction is not nourishing us.Living in an adolescent cultureFinding ways to build relationships with our landscapesNot adding too much structure to an emerging commun...

Ep 169 Hayley Jessup - Stories From The Heart to Kickstart Season 11

52 min

Meet Hayley - the whizz who usually sits in the editing suite of the Futuresteading pod  is in the hot seat today...and a few other days actually...todays episode is the chance to get to know the voice behind a mini series within this season of the futuresteading pod we are calling Stories from the heart. Hayley has been the producer on the pod for the last 6 seasons and now we are introducing her to this side of mic. You'll love her! From remote Alaskan cottages to inner city haunts, Hayley Jessup has been learning to live from the heart. Her journey has been visceral, gut led and has tapped a curiosity from deep inside her that she unpacks in todays conversation. It’s not just about earth shattering love, it’s about sliding into a comfortable place that stays true to you, your reason to be here and being sure of the work that is yours to do. Because you can and its right. Loved this? Try these: Ep 104 Tanya Massy - Can love create unison of head, hands and heart Ep 69 Lisa Wells - Making a life at the end of the world Ep 51 Brooke McAlary on the farce of multitasking and the power of slow Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs  We talked about: Living life in transition her experience as a naturally curious question asker Making decisions by intuition Learning to be heart led Giving yourself space to be who you need to be. Her experience living in a remote Alaskan cottage Her plans for the mini series "from the heart" in this seasons pod. Support the show

Ep 168 Tyson Yunkaporta - The real economy of mutual aid & LORE - Summer Days Throwbacks 2025

59 min

Tyson Yunkaporta is an Apalech man who is an academic, researcher arts critic & father. He is also the author of Sand Talk,  an extraordinary reading experience.  Like many of Australia’s First Peoples, he has a complex identity and history but it's this that gives him authority to write and speak in a way which connects the wisdom of the past to the needs of the future.  The way he thinks demands a longer term perspective.  He is both philosophical and practical,  compassionate yet realistic. He is filled with an other-worldly understanding of humanity.  In this conversation he urges us to consider the non linear complexity of the world.  He challenges our expectations, points out cultural shortcomings and invites us to recognise indigenous concepts and their history. Importantly he shows how these patterns have the potential to be incorporated into our non indigenous thinking which  builds hope and possibility to benefit us all. “I don’t have answers but I know that stories connect us to country. Country knows the answers. Notice it and be a custodian". Episode Summary Minimising abstractions between lore and land The illusion of the environment which is hidden by siloed systems Let’s look like dickheads for a minute while we work out the path forward Looking for seasonal signs and responding to them Lore carries recipes for how to live our lives with story and pattern Coming back into rhythm with the natural world Running out of time - the time to reconnect with country is now The dominating authoritarianism in the western world demands people are disconnected from the landscape Mutual aid activism - not about throwing bombs but making sure everyone is fed. Self determination being thwarted by authoritarianism Stop looking at things and look at structures, systems and patterns instead Quietly getting on with it - syndicate your neighbourhood with the next neighbourhood The b******t of nation building is key in the decimation of connection to country. Activism is...

Ep 167 Becoming Creatures Of The Planet w Indira Naidoo - Summer Days Throwbacks 2025

46 min

Following the shocking & heartbreaking death of her younger sister Indira leant into grief with the help of the natural world. She formed a deep friendship with a tree, learnt the power of self trust & became conscious of death in a way that led her to see puddles as portals into another world. Despite the genesis, this conversation is joyful & powerful. Show Notes  Forced  to be present - the pressure is off Living the now is how the body and mind forces you to be in grief"The ‘now’ is not muddied by the past or the expectation of the future"Tackling the big topics and being prepared to sit with loss, grief and unexplained emotionsDiscovering that the answers to all the questions sit within you if you're prepared to lean into the discomfortDiscovering it's possible to feel closer to people in death than in lifeThe forgiveness that comes with deathDeliberately seeking the wondrous memories to overcome the sadnessBecoming much more contented and grateful in the face of griefLive while you are alive and don’t die until you are dead - suck the marrow out of life Why the fuzziness has been taken out of life - she is rarely not sure anymoreLearning to listen to herselfLearning to make your backyard your worldWhy her tree is her favourite place on earthWaiting for a generation before we see the impact of our actionsBy being still you realise you're not separate from nature but part of it.Why she no longer sees where her skin ends and the bark on the tree begins Let’s go fly a kite togetherReminding people to seek healing capacity through natureFinding ways to create a sense of boundless space Understanding the impact of the colour greenAllow yourself to be where you areTrust how you’re feeling, what makes you feel betterThe varied faces of griefWhy acceptance wasn’t enough - seeking meaning is the next phaseLearning we are in ‘the line’ Becoming livened by the idea that death won’t elude any of usDiscovering how much knowledge is already in your DNA - but learning how to...

Ep 166 Meg Berryman, regenerative wisdom birthed on the bathroom floor - Summer Days throwbacks 2025

56 min

If climate reports and dystopian vibes are getting you down, this conversation with Meg Berryman might just lift you (gently) from the tiles. Meg is the host of the Regenerative Life podcast, where she holds activating and catalysing conversations about social change, sustainable business, holistic wellbeing, personal development and regeneration, creating ripples of change from the inside out. She’s not only a brilliant interviewer, meeting mighty minds like Tyson Yunkaporta and Claire Dunn for the kinds of intellectual-yet-accessible chats that leave listeners awestruck, but a formidable thinker herself.  We’re stoked to welcome Meg for a wide-ranging convo that covers nervous system care, sitting in the magic dark, tending survival energy and watering the seeds of discontent. We discuss the perils of trying to make a positive impact out there if it’s having a negative impact on you and your people. And how to go about satisfying that deep primal yearning to reconnect with self, earth and other beings.  Right now, in this time of grief, confusion + frustration, Meg Berryman is pure medicine. Listen in.  SHOW NOTES The inspiration behind the Regenerative Life podcastAn unlearning journey of dropping the postures and dropping into true self.Finding the balance between the unknown + the five year plan. Challenging domesticity with wildnessRegeneration is an embodied experience; but it’s not as easy as we’ve been sold. The things we’ve sold as making us happy aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. The agitation and restlessness we’re feeling as feedback is not anything wrong with us! The lie of capitalism is that it’s your problem, you need to buy something to fix you.The seeds of discontent are also the seeds of regenerationHomeostatic flux: ecosystems are constantly recalibrating according to feedback.How to reconsider + reevaluate what a good life is. We have a deep primal yearning to reconnect with ourselves, the earth, other being. That urge is continually being o...

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