In this episode, we explore the relationship between mindfulness, climate crisis, politics, and policy with Jamie Bristow. Our conversation encompasses topics like importance of mindfulness, the possibility of mindful politics, a trial of mindfulness practice among politicians in the UK, and how all these relate to the climate crisis and relevant policies.
Credits:
Deniz Yildiz - Host & Producer
Jamie Bristow - Guest Contributor
♪ - It hangs over us subtle as a cloud – Vieo Abiungo, William Ryan Fritch
In this episode, we explore rock climbing in Australian landscapes focusing on the interactions between traditional owners and climbers through the lens of respect. This conversation is an audio exploration with Jerath Head, the author of "The geography of respect", a highly recommended read.
Credits:
Deniz Yildiz - Host & Producer
Jerath Head - Guest Contributor
♪ - Mountains Pt 2 & 3 DjRUM
In this episode, Charlie Mcgee joins us, representing the band Formidable Vegetable. We discuss sustainable living and permaculture, and how these elements intersect with music, dance, and having fun.
This episode is an interview with Professor Lesley Head, the President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. We explore Australia's public perception of environmental issues (e.g bushfires and the concept of wilderness) and tipping points for social change in the last 25 years. We also discuss what goes on behind the scenes of academic work and life.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris - Script Editor
- Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer
♪ When the World Was One - Matthew Halsall, The Gondwana Orchestra
This episode is an interview with Broderick Floyd who was a funeral director of Mark J. Floyd Funeral Services in Euroa, Victoria. Our conversation explores holistic ways to rest in peace that includes psychological, environmental and ethical dimensions of ceremonies. If you wonder what it is like to be a funeral director, don't miss this episode.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris - Script Editor
- Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer
- Luke Purse- Tech
♪ Chopin-Marche Funebre
Most of us agreed on the need for change, yet we still don't know how. This episode is an interview with Joe Brewer who is a change strategist, cognitive scientist, and complexity researcher. We explore notions such as bioregionalism, regeneration, and designing culture.
For more: https://earth-regenerators.mn.co/
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris - Script Editor
- Taylor Coyne - Graphic Designer
♪ Francis Bebey - Forest nativity
This episode is an interview with Alice Gorman who is an archaeologist, heritage consultant, and a space archeologist. We talk about mining activities on Earth and later we head off into space to explore the solar system and space mining.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
This episode is an interview with Leonardo Guida who is a shark scientist and shark advocate at the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Our conversation is dedicated to changing one's negative perception of sharks to appreciation. Our conversation also includes topics like their diet; whether we're on their menu, why sharks are threatened, by what/ whom, and things we can do to protect them.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
This episode is an interview with Helen Amanda Fricker who is a glaciologist and professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego where she is a director of the Scripps Polar Center. Our informative conversation focuses on how and why glaciers lose/ gain mass and how it affects surrounding ecosystems and communities.
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Polar Bear- Chairman Maf
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
The structure of how we build, design and inhabit cities has been changing during the Covid 19 pandemic. In this episode, we have an intriguing conversation with Rory Hyde who is Designer and Curator of Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Our conversation covers how Covid 19 may affect the way we design and inhabit cities including workspaces, museums and possible new trends such as lower density living.
Credits:
- Rachel Raymond- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
This episode is an interview with Professor Daniel Robinson who is a researcher at UNSW and works on various projects with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD). This episode helps listeners to engage with the complexity and diversity of Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
Have you ever wondered what the number inside the three arrow triangle really means at the bottom of a plastic?In this episode, we get to know plastic and its impact on a deeper level with AJ Linke who is the CEO and founder of Seaside Scavenge. AJ shares awesome tips on how to reduce plastic waste and progress towards a plastic-free living. Our conversation covers the plastic in our clothes and ways of tackling this problem.
We’re excited to share with you an hour of discussion with The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity editors and authors Tema Milstein, Jose Castro- Sotomayor and John Carr. In this episode we review the Handbook and explore dominant understandings of who we are and how our ways of identifying have implications on Earth.
Book description: "The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity brings the ecological turn to sociocultural understandings of self. The editors introduce a broad, insightful assembly of original theory and research on planetary positionalities in flux in the Anthropocene – or what in this Handbook cultural ecologist David Abram presciently renames the Humilocene, a new “epoch of humility.”
The Routledge Handbook of Ecocultural Identity is one of the books that every library should have! If you'd like to enrich your library, 25% discount code when ordering the book from Routledge = ACR02 (expires on 26/06/21)
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
This episode is an interview with Munir Sadiq who is a PhD at the Materials Engineering Department of Monash University and scientist at CSIRO. Munir explains his exciting study that has set a new record carbon for dioxide capture.Our conversation includes the characteristic of the industry and touch upon issues related to its benefits and harms.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
This episode is an interview with Dr Jim Everett who is a social and moral psychologist at the University of Kent. We talk about different types of prejudice and discriminatory behavior and where they come from.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
♪Better days
This episode is an interview with Dr Charlie Veron who is the first full-time researcher on the Great Barrier Reef . Our conversation covers all fundamental things that you need to know about coral reefs.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
♪ Pompidou - Portico Quartet
Frances Moore Lappe reveals the fundamental truth of our interbeingness and fires up the spirit within us. We talk about living democracy, ecomind, and other intriguing concepts in order to live in a sustainable world.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
♪ Liam Bailey - When Will They Learn
This episode is an interview with Bryan Norton who is a pioneer in environmental pragmatism. We talk about foundational concepts and considerations in environmental ethics and environmental philosophy. Later on, the conversation includes Covid-19 and its signals about the way we are living.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
♪ Hesitation Theme and Variation Blues - Marisa Anderson
In this episode, we interviewed Bernadette Vötter who works at the Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck. Her PhD thesis focuses on meaning in life among highly gifted. First, we explore how humans find meaning in life and discuss how the human psyche can evolve and adopt the current circumstances. The conversation includes threats and opportunities that Covid 19 might offer.
Credits:
- Bonnie Perris- Script Editor
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech
♪ The sedative situation - Systemics
This episode is a conversation with Issy Philips who is a comedian and writer. We talk about finding effective ways to communicate climate change and how using humor can engage the public on climate action.
Credits:
- Rachel Raymond- Script Editor
♪ Warning bells warning bells by Musicians for Climate Change https://www.facebook.com/musiciansforclimateactionPAGE/videos/1230734870454137/
- Krisjoe Fuertes- Tech