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Maria Konecsky refers often to her ancestral memory. For her the way back to those who came before her has been through food. She says “Our food lines, hold our story, no matter what it is, whether its pretty or ugly, grand or humble it holds richness and grit and love and loss” It’s such a beautiful way to unpack our heritage - through food, in her case it’s sometimes ugly food made with love by her OMA who instilled equal part ritual and boredom into her childhood in just the right doses. Wherever you are right now, I encourage you to find the thread that links you to your own heritage and give it a tug - dive deeply to understand how the patterns of the past are influencing the behaviours of today to form our own individual stories as part of the collective. Referenced in our chat Kindred - the book she wrote with her sister Gewuzhaus - their shared spice store Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes Food is an alternative language to the written or spoken word. Care love and power flows through our hands and into our creation Food as opposed to ingredients are special We have to keep showing up to cook - especially as mothers - even when its hard The magnificence of sharing a business with family - always a process, it takes To the nurturers, mothers, keepers of ritual Her one word: HOME - connects her to her grandmothers. Her kin: why writing a book was an opportunity to delve deeper into her ancestral lines, from all over Europe to ultimately coalesce in Germany The importance of ritual, rhythm and routine in a life with young families - ritual helps to ground us and find commonality that we all understand. The rituals of her childhood (Christmas in Germany) Out of boredom came an ingrained and repetitious focus and love on food. Embedded in their DNA A 12 layered Dobosh - spectacular creation to mark special times across the year “more than just making a cake, it was a channelling of my ancestors into the cake to be there for those who need them” Mushrooming in Autumn, Winter citrus - balls of colour during the wet grey months, Rituals remind us that life is full of cycles Opening Gewurzhaus as a nod to her love of food How a can do attitude has been foundational to their willingness to get stuck in and have a go at things that might fill others with fear Letting your taste and senses take over to lead you on your next adventure Spending 6 months cooking to really learn how spices work Kraut holds her story - a much loved ritual that she only does alone - grounds and connects her to her food lines Getting her 3 year old to drink kraut juice Embracing ugly meat - frugal, hardworking, industrious individuals, Chicken broth as an analogy How grandmas habits which used to gross her out as a child now form tha backbone of her adult rituals. Coming back to getting squeamish and getting past the complex to better understand each other, our food and how we eat it. Overcoming the disconnect of where our food comes from - the value of tending life and then taking life. Nurturing a shrooming culture via an annual mushroom hunt for mothers day Support the Show.

Join Jade and the tall, smiling pink haired gem as she ponders the many right ways of doing things - when care, intellect & heart goes into the building of skills, earth care & people care we need to honour the effort which is more important than the approach taken. Learn why she actively puts herself in front of opportunities & why she uses her platform as an extension to her duty of care - "Its not about me its about the issue” "While I have sadness in me about the heartbreaks happening across the world I choose to actively come back to radical hope. If you care for each other and the world we live in there’s no other option but to weave love and joy into life and weave hope into every single day" References in the convo ABC Gardening Australia Gardening Australia Junior program The Good Life - Hannahs first book Good Life Growing - how to grow fruit and veg in any climate in Australia Dan Palmer futuresteading conversation Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes: The juggle is real - relying on friends to help us Not doing all the things all the time Why it’s harder to ask than it is to help Take time to build deep relationships. Communities hold us through good & not so good Finding people with common interests as the starting place to build a huddle Building people care into property design - human behaviours & human nature Good permaculture design based on the individuals who are living & stewarding the landscape Dan Palmer transformative for the Australian Permaculture community. He challenged & elevated it. Bringing people along in challenging conversations at challenging times Conversations which build community - “I don’t see the difference between hardened farmers and inner city hipsters” all I see is people who are enthusiastically food growing The elusive ‘balance’ - “its doesn’t exist but she is getting better at scheduling so actively builds slots of quiet time to counter balance the external The power of a routine Putting yourself in the way of opportunities so you can deepen your impact Every type of activism is needed but Hannah is best suited to solution orientated activism. Don't underestimate the feeling inside you as your accurate guide Ikigai formula Creating a goat share We don’t have to be self sufficient but doing things with intention & love - living towards your values Seed saving magnificence - I’ve got the power Energetically connecting to people Life in front of the camera for ABC gardening Australia Ulitising the tools & opportunities available to us in our modern world Sometimes it’s about doing the things that are unnecessary (like dying your hair pink) to nurture our psyche Learning in public - transparency about openly making mistakes to avoid being pigeonholed I hope that in a decade I can publicly admit that I've been wrong about things. She is happiest when she is IN the work - not about her but about the shining of light on things that matter to her…it’s just a tool to open a door to talk to people Her singular word - LOVE and ACTION Support the Show.

Dr Kate Luckins asks what shade of green are you? The answer is of little consequence and will most certainly ebb with the hokey poke of life - finding your own shade, in your own way is the secret…along with an audit or two of your cupboards, sheds, fridge and mind. With a doctorate in sustainability, this Dr knows a thing or two about how we can climb aboard the bandwagon and STAY ON, ultimately resulting in us living "More with Less (which is the name of her new new book) - as our own shade of green. Love to Listen? ...Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Buy Kates Book - Live more with Less Pod References: War on Waste Urban Nanna Well Nourished Georgia Harding naturopath ST ethical eating guides Show Notes Even when you mean well - life is very busy so its really hard to bring this way of life to the front line Crisis fatigue - why the looming Armageddon can cripple us. Empathy for our parents managing teenagers who want to create the landfill of tomorrow Experimenting with a clothing exchange Awakening the consumer in her with the birth of her baby Bring unapologetically medium green Not doing all the things at once A medium, life friendly shade of green which maintains momentum Building new habits that are awkward and unfamiliar slowly becoming part of your flow. Smug stock stash being built in the freezer 1 in every 5 bags of shopping is incidentally wasted Getting sucked into every foodie, fashion and fun fad Life audits - fridge, wardrobe, third drawer down, Filling the gap between our concerns and our reality. Our cultural issue isn’t what to do its about how we make decisions in the weeds - what should our self expectation be. Keeping the paralysis of eco fear at bay Finding the times in your life that are well suited to bringing in more change Treat yourself like you would a friend who is doing their best Its not the people in govt who feel the most powerful its the every day eco heroes who feel enthusiastic and the actions they are taking. Unofficial authorities in their own communities Leading by example is the most powerful way to bring systems change Diagnosing our reality and changing our language because of it. Why the sustainability movement needs a theme song More connection, more time, more community, less, consumption, less waste, Finding your on ramp to get into this way of being Start where your interests lie and don't worry about it being perfect or big” The value of the imperfect We often buy because we are compensating or obliged to buy… Seeding the idea of ‘buying less and valuing it well’ Why its so bloody hard to raise kids today to be mini ecowarriors Buy less and live more in a society that is structurally designed to create waste and Find your door in - start with the things that interest you and your energy will be infectious - don't underestimate the ripple effect of Rewrite the normal - to include lifestyle upgrades like showering in dams Support the Show.

Kirsten Bradley is one half of permacultures favourite educators MILKWOOD and she joins us as our opening night (very early morning actually) star in the spectacular line up of season nine guests. We've had her in our ears before but not since she crossed Bass Straight to set up home and release her new book. The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook We delve into how she has built her Huddle in the southern most state and how she contributes to the mycelium of community that will form what is ultimately needed in the coming 100 years of skilled up, earth connected, community first folk who just keep showing up - which is easier said than done. She talks about our duty of care to the commons and why we need to be comfortable as the receiver and giver in your local soup kitchen. Love what you hear? Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes: Building a new life in Tasmania - here we are! The forest school that runs along democratic lines with kiddos making decisions (but still have to do maths) Teenagers marinating in different ideas and different thinking Being confident to let your small human build their own vision and values Upskilling FAST: Growing food, making bread, sewing, community connections Rebooting our civic duty to be relational with each other Changing the world, one habit at a time with her latest book: the Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook Engaging in the commons - taking responsibility for the things which are held in common-wealth (beaches, waters, parks) scraps of land that are worth taking care of and starting a relationship with. Using your privilege for purpose - even if limited - use them to help those who don’t have them Start by identifying your privileges and call out those who behave in a way that limits rather than supports others The value of clever, open, respectful communication with those who don't align with your values “No one is in anybody else's shoes so we don’t have the knowledge or the right to make judgments” “Whether you’re the soup giver or the soup taker - in times of need, we all need each other and finding the common ground to be on either side of the table is a pillar of how we’ll live in the next 100 years” Building partnerships in coalitions of the unlikely Mutual aid in her backyard, not just in times of crises but a community way of being Making sure you’ve got some really big pots in your pantry to fire up a huge pot of soup if needed The million ways to contribute to the community care systems we all need Sharing your skills far and wide How she’s made online learning as practical and useful as possible Do one thing, make it a habit then choose one more thing Threading the various communities together to create a dynamic non 9-5 existence Compassion speaks to creating futures with other people despite the overlapping crises Holding peoples hopes, fears and making sense of that as a huddle. Support the Show.

Remember this beautiful human? She spent some time in your ears way back in series one & two before heading off for a life of adventure & learning in the intellectual home of permaculture. Catie Payne is a courageous one-of-a-kind character full of love and laughter who challenges 'normal' and beats to her own drum. Join us for this joyful, 'been-too-long-catchup between Jade & Catie & delve into the last two years of Catie's artistic, rewilding, permaculture filled days. Show notes Catie now lives at Melliodora permaculture working in exchange for food and accommodation - what is this really like? Completed a re-wilding leadership course with Claire Dunne taught her so much about herself and our culture. Why storytelling has been an important learning for her and what she now plans to do with this. Hiking on a sacred songline in Nitmiluk National Park near Katherine NT, led by the Jaywoyn traditional owners. Connecting to nature through sit-spots and wandering in the bush. To guide our kids she suggests “rights of passage” rewildling programs that give a reference point to a more grounded, wild and connected life. Current reads for Jade and Catie Reactivating her love of medicinal weeds through a monthly community herb circle Building a vision for women to reclaim the role of natural healers in their communities. As the Futuresteading podcast takes an extended break. Catie and Jade relish the many characters and conversations they have shared through the pod. Learning that just asking a question unfolds a whole conversation and opportunity to see things from a different perspective. Thank you to everyone who has popped Futuresteading in your ears, all of the comments, the tears, the shared knowledge and camaraderie. References “Plants - Past Present and Future” by Zena Cumpston, Michael Fletcher, Lesley Head : https://store.holmgren.com.au/product/plants-past-present-and-future/ “Wilder, a journey back to life” by Meg Berryman: https://www.megberryman.com/ “Rewildling the Urban Soul” by Claire Dunne: https://www.naturesapprentice.com.au/ Ntimiluk Adventures: https://www.nitmiluktours.com.au/ Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

Summary "We’ve never been sicker as a species, we've never experienced such high levels of extinction and its time to look past the ‘machine that’s working’ and actively choose not to contribute to it. Instead, its time to share ancestral knowledge, naturopathy, movement & earth based skills with each other & the next generation and nod to our ancestors by learning the ways, diets and nutritional needs of our bodies. Let us experience deep sorrow ahead of rejecting the mainstream colonised and capitalistic system and lets walk away from being a machine centred society so that it supports humans first" Show notes Life in a commune which is 60% indigenous and 60% queer Sharing her ancestorial voice given to her by her mother and her family lineage Building on generations prior to build fierceness yet peace in her Birthing an event called ‘the gathering’ to fulfil her own need to create a space that was not dominated by whiteness or privilege The biggest and greatest job we have on this planet is to raise well and connected children Focussing her efforts on marginalised communities We cannot be strong female leaders unless we are bringing everyone along with us Stepping into a woman centred world Why the current system is failing all of us to live long, strong, healthy existences Living in deep loving connection with each other & the natural world People have never seen intuitive spirituality as fact but its a feminine and necessary path Feminine cycle of 28 days, men cycling on 28 hour cycles Creating a feminine vision quest Women are the wisdom keepers, communicators, Shifting away from operating up and out from our body and actively coming back into our bodies which creates a down regulation of our nervous system Coming into ONE conscious moment each week Growing up with fragmented culture because of colonisation Rewriting new paradigms with indigenous culture at the heart Actively desiring a small but mighty charitable organisation - without desire for becoming national or global The power of localisation Coming to “rest” on country Rest in the knowing that she is walking on the same country that her blood has walked on in her ancestral linage Encouragement to take a pilgrimage to the “homeland” of your ancestors Once upon a time there was a well and connected ancestor living and thriving Finding our own indiginaity Lore created by country and culture We are but a minuscule piece of a puzzle made up by the thousands of ancestors who came before us Allowing feminine power breathe by openly accepting pain and working through trauma Rather than changing the way we work, live, and be in the world we are now relying on abstractions to be the catchall Let us return to a religion where water is our god again References It takes courage to tell the truth - Book The returning - Annual event Reclaim your kin and decolonise your mind - Course Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

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. 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 ties Living in a smaller space with less resources helps us develop negotiation skills and foster connections. Simplify life by starting with one thing. How much are you packing into your week, or your year? “The more work I take on, the less time and energy I have for all the other projects we have already, and I’ll enjoy them a little less too.” "We have everything we need to go forward into the future. It's not about gaining new knowledge or new skills or new technology or new tools. It's about stripping things back and getting rid of a lot of stuff." We need to be grateful for how much the earth gives us and not to take too much. Our culture is dominated by growth and seeking opportunity. The desire for more can be part of our status and identity. People are trying to meet their needs with things instead of meaning. A mentality that “I’ve worked hard and I deserve it” is a strong focus for Jane's clients. Just because "you've worked hard and deserve it" doesn’t mean you should aim for the biggest and shiniest. "We stay in tents and shacks when we go away, why can’t we bring this spirit into our own house? How about an outdoor kitchen…why not?" References Designful - Janes design agency Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

"Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze" and what's the point in that. Life as a shepherd in Vermont USA can be lonely but farm time provides opportunity for reflection & cup filling so there's more energy to give to community. "Although I don’t say no to help - I don’t let no help stop me" is the can-do attitude Tammy exudes not only for her sheep breeding but also her natural yarn dying & her intentional life which is deeply committed to her place in Southern Vermont where she likes to beat to her own drum at a scale that works for her. Listen in as she speaks of a life that's lived with purpose, unrushed, in collaboration and in deep trust that the natural world will teach the skills needed at the right time. Big thoughts to save the world began as a child Seeking more colour beyond numbers Learning to smell, feel and hear the seasons on her walk to school Her winding path to becoming a single woman farmer Learning to natural dye Not feeling able to beat the drum until she walks the talk herself She never thinks that her farming scale minimises her importance Her accidental ownership of black nose valais sheep Letting time and nature do much of the work passively I’m not in a rush - I’m being responsible so if that’s slower then so be it. Its also a teaching opportunity The teaching message is so much greater than just the product. Being in a deficit of living with intention Discovering the limitless appetite for homesteading skills She might be an intense teacher Apple Pies served with cheese…it’s a thing Sour Pickle, maple syrup and doughnuts - Vermont traditions Shepherding can be lonely but it provides time to reset and regroup and fill her tank Her desire to see others as happy as she is Lift up rather than commiserate Planning to run the bingo games when she's in a nursing home You learn so much when you're in community Becoming accustomed to letting it be not picture perfect You cannot go inwards when bad things happen on the farm or you will always be inwards Never turn your back on your ideals and trust your heart - really listen to what matters for you Sincerely imagining what you are committed to and go with that References Wing and a Prayer Farm Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

The talented Megan Grant bought the futuresteading book to life with her vibrant depictions of a seasonal, intentional and ritual rich life. After a year of being asked, this introvert who dreams and thinks in colours and pictures finally said yes to being interviewed. We chat about her intuitive approach to creativity, her deep need to keep trying despite making plenty of work that doesn't make her happy and how a magnificent collaboration with clothing brand Gormon came about - but why she rarely wears the pieces herself. Show notes Making art her life by intuition She thinks and dreams in pictures Why picture making is her language to connect to other people Developing her style via lots of work that doesn’t make her happy until the ones that make her happy appear Her love of children's art more than anything - tapping back into the innocence of children art - her main goal when she paints she has two brains that are in conflict which each other Finding the balance between art that is intellectualised and art that is intuitive Letting accidents happen and feeling her way through them In art it’s important to make terrible work over and over again The value of sleeping on things to clarify perspective Being reflective to ensure evolution Being happy for her work to represent her The story of her involvement in the futuresteading book Collborating with Gormon clothing Being the kids of creative parents Art becoming part of your DNA when you’re the child of an artist Being prolific in your creativity The balance of being an artist that needs to fit ‘normal’ life into it The financial compromise of being a full time artist. Part by design and part by necessity The life long sacrifice of being an artist despite the reward of being able to create freely Creating commission pieces Setting out with blind faith and hope Despite a 20 year career, she is ‘only just getting started’ The breathtaking discovery that you could ‘paint for a living’ Tapping into art for arts sake Why art is an important part of simply being alive Art brings peace, purpose and the bleeding obvious through interpretation Why artists are the provocateurs of our community Feeling fortunate to have an endless source of hope and optimism because she has art in her life Painting for mental health Self containment that comes from her creativity Grappling with the need to use art as a statement maker Beauty is its own reason for being Why art is culturally soothing Noticing the weeds at the service station Advice for her daughter We have to go and make the inspiration happen by doing Finding a drive, style and direction in your own time “You can’t wait for the inspiration to come” References Fenton and Fenton Megan Grant Instagram Gormon clothing Gary Miles Art Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

SUMMARY We need an economic system based on values and trust to see genuine change in this critical decade. This intuition led powerhouse is collaboratively leading the thinking for philanthropy & impact investment to shift away from reductionist outcomes to a 'relationship first' approach where she believes the place to begin is with inner work to determine 'who you are', 'what makes you brave' and 'where your voice strongest' We’ve got the solutions but the human capacity to make this change is what needs to begin first. SUMMARY Why its harder to give money away with meaning than you might think Wanting to be more than not just a cheque book Asking where humans fit into ecosystems Her awakening to disconnection Finding people who were also asking questions Moving into sustainable ag and food security Connecting the environmental crisis & what we eat Her appetite to move beyond greenwashing to transformation The value of slowing down Wanting people to think of her as a broke NGO leader not a rich philanthropist Getting her ego out of the way Embracing the world she was trying to push away What is philanthropy - the skill of giving money away Moving assets away from the extractive economic system How investment can change systems Understanding systems & the levers that need to be pulled to expedite change The importance of mass decentralisation & taking a place based approach to bring change Starting a relationship with open, honest transparency & an opportunity to co-create solutions Relationship requires a number Moving at the speed of trust Looking for replication not endless growth Using compassionate debt as a solution to building relationships that can enable change Creating opportunity for replication over scale Building models that allow relationships to be at the core Rich relationships are paramount Understanding connection to country - bringing gentleness from the land into her everyday Daily spiritual practice to set the days intentions Whatever you resist persists Daily practice of staying mindful and present - maintenance The danger of defining yourself as “resilient” which doesn’t allow you to be fragile Developing a hardiness by sitting in your discomfort Keeping the ego in check Gleaning joy from rich conversations Cocreating a new language that releases our stuckness in the current paradigm Discovering how we all contribute in a way that meets our super power If its too easy then it must be in the current paradigm and we need to ask, is there another way to do this? Stepping around colonialism by being present & really listening Being uncomfortable with the new to serve a changed world in the future Self sustainability is the piece that often gets left behind How can philanthropists play their part Finding strength & bravery when you have your people by your side References Impact sustainability - her business Sustainable Table Sentient Impact group Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

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" SHOW NOTES 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 Transitioning via new skills & a new mindset Letting this way of living be a lifetime of work Learning one skill and mastering it each year Using herbs to heal now and in the future Learning to get used to people not agreeing with how she lives her life Making mistakes in safe places while you learn Learning how to manage microclimates Building an annual seasonal rhythm to ensure balance 450sq m of intensive growing space for a family of five 300 sq metres managed by the kids Water bath canning, dehydration Collecting food waste every week by salvaging food from mainstream supermarkets to supplement her families food Why she is opting for a house cow not a house goat There’s always next year….. Learning to forgive your short comings Connecting without belonging How not going to a school was a disadvantage While she feels at home she doesn't feel like she belongs Defying the odds of ‘surviving this life’ & thriving Finding ways to connect with people who have different ideals The value of relying on your neighbours - creating a sense of place by calling on your neighbours Things only move at the speed of trust & a willingness to push through the awkward. Start where you are with what you’ve got Relying on the building blocks of experience References Living the dream permaculture Podast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

This conversation is difficult to process but important to hear. It asks: "How does Socioecological justice prevail in the face of an irreversible collapse"? Its time to accept that infinite growth on a finite planet will be short lived and that those who have agency & privilege have much to do - in big or small ways It’s hard to really accept collapse when we have a comfortable lifestyle but let's consider preparing while we still have abundance in our system. Show notes A new form of activism - possibilities to make the world a better place Why climate activism is the most important issue of focus The shift in activism following covid Introducing disruption to activism Socioecological justice Justice can only be relative Creating a collapse community to help relieve anxieties of reality & locate ourselves Putting differences aside to open the door to building localised communities Acknowledging how difficult it can be to create community in the individualised society of the affluent west. As we ratchet back, our community will be where we physically are. Having faith that we can rely on each other Consciously connecting is inevitably in train and we will be pushed together Relearning to connect, compromise and communicate Its unhelpful to create utopian or romanticised ideals Insurgent planning - actively creating a plan of readiness to this inevitable collapse Being led by the greater group with place based solutions Why there is no prescription to future solutions - we need to figure that out for ourselves based on our understanding of the soil, water, culture we are working within Breaking down individualisation & risks: outrageous debts & our reliance on fossil fuels #talkcollapse - linking people to plant the seeds of a different and just future Planting seeds physically and metaphorically for a socioecological collapse Talking collapse is not about converting those who don't want to hear it The emotional reality of procesing climate grief - face it, expereince it and let is sit behind you with echoes Depression goes with the territory but its not a reason to avoid reality Ecological awareness as the foundation to discovering more Understanding the fragility of the world while also being a ‘doer’ What a cyclical grief process looks like and feels like Cognitive dissonance of having endless choice and capacity to purchase while simultaneously being aware that collapse is inevitable The myth of progress being perpetuated by every message around us The need to decomplexify Building solidarity via social media Being sure to remind yourself of how wondrous the world actually is Supporting mental wellbeing with various tools It’s so important in this point in history to embrace life in whatever form References Limits to growth - Club of Rome Just Collapse Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

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 fucks 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, simulteneously saving but living the fuck out of life’, and why she is off to Paris Show notes References This wild and precious life - Sarah WilsonHelen Lewis interview with Jordan PetersonHelen Lewis - Difficult WomenFirst we make the beast beautiful - Sarah WilsonSteve Jobs - Commencement SpeechBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the Show.

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 instill 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, maintained ground on values and illusions but grounded and taken day by day If we live well today then tomorrow will take care of itself Clothes for the season: Wonders of wool to enable the kids to play for so much longer Passing down the things = less stuff Imagination over screens Nature is enough - it meets us all at the stage we are at Start right now and be happy to bloom at your own pace which follows your instinct Trust your kids to create their own path References 1000 hours outside- book, podcast Charlotte Mason - Childhood educator Balanced and barefoot - Angela Hanson Rewilding the urban soul - Claire Dunn The Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter The singularity is near - Ray Curswhile Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Aus Support the Show.

Summary 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? Show notes 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, natural world practices If we’ve got 3 hours to be on social media, surely we’ve got time to make our everyday actions more intentional. We feel great after gardening not just because its sensorially beautiful but because you are breathing in microbiomes Observation is a lost trait we need to rebuild His fascination with the perfect sized branch for birds All his buildings are covered in 8 mil rio mesh because it's perfect for the birds If you really want to understand why he makes the decisions he does then check out his instagram pages References The Greenhouse film - Future Food System Instagram Podcast partners ROCK! Nutrisoil Wwoof Australia Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the Show.

If you're yet to hear Mitch perform 'You're the voice", I beg you to head to the link at the bottom and listen. Carrying the message of unification, love and kindness. Culture is not foreign to Mitch who imbeds a celebration of it into every facet of life as tools to build identity and a strong sense of place. For him living and breathing culture is the start middle and end of it. An articulate, straight talker he sheds light on why everyone deserves a chance to not only survive but to thrive. His super-power-story-telling ability notches up a few ranks when on stage and over the last few years he has found a platform for passing on knowledge through song and dance. Nerves and awe aside, Jade manages to dig a little into the psyche of this incredible individual, who without question shows us why the first nations people of this country were not hunters and gatherers but the most purposeful people to have ever walked. Show Notes Mitch Tambo Instagram Mitch Tambo - You're the Voice Keen to buy the Futuresteading book? Its now available at all good bookstores or you can order online here. Support the show Support the Show.

This heart led Mumma of three has been luring us with images of a dreamy, bloom filled life on her Daylesford apple orchard & words of equal romance via her craft blog for over a decade. She laughs easily, has found balance in being real & makes the simplest of thoughts feel like genuine aha moments. Kate Ulman is wrenchingly honest about the reality of farm life with young children, turning inwards when self care is needed & whether her babies will return to life on the land. Although not at her kitchen table, the intimacy of this conversation feels very personal & will leave your cup full & your heart nourished. Episode notes Seeing your home the way others doRealising she is driven by making, creating & beautyTaking an ugly foundation & making it ‘beautiful’ slowly & sureThe essence of a creative soul raising more creative beingsEvolving with our children who are becoming the people they are going to beCreating a ‘place’ for our childrenThe impact of an early childhood experience on a kibbutzLearning to farm at 30 & retrospectively being amazed they could do itGrowing things organically was our religion but we actually didn’t know howLife before social media - 10 years of ‘ugliness’ because we could afford the beautiful Sharing the raw truth of life on the land with a small familyExpectation vs realitySeasonal appreciation“Every season is another chance to get last years mistakes better”The annual pre Winter crises & assessment of realityPre farming life as a crafter & bloggercknowledging there's a time & place for everythingFiling your soul with the small &simple things but being realistic about doing whats possibleBeing kind about expectations“Being a martyr & running yourself ragged is NOT the solution but being aware & keeping it joyful means you can do it forever”Saying “I don't know” comfortablyWhen we take our actions so seriously that it puts other people including the next generation off ever wanting to participate in something worth doing Letting go of the little things like baking bread for the sake of the bigger pictureActively engaging with community wherever a snippet can be garneredPutting her energies into writing a bookTaking back her families story so it wasn’t available to the world onlineRediscovering herself post early childhood mother-domBeing the complete opposite of organisedCreating a plan for ‘older life’ so the love of the farming life continuesWhy bigger is not better. The active vision to make things simplerWhy her mum is her greatest inspiration for her approach to motherhoodHow she became the encourager of creativityDaily exclamation marks of ritual elude her because she follows inspiration insteadWhy her good intentions for ritual get forgottenWhy deep diving quickly into real conversations is important to herHer definition of success as living her truth & being filled with honesty, creativity, availability to the things she cares about Having the confidence to live from your heartGifting your future self by thinking aheadReferences Fox’s Lane Support the Show.

Strap in for a fast paced chat with this natural born story teller. From the heady heights of top restaurants, starring in his own reality tv program and radio shows to his definition of “enough” - which begins with rude health and healthy kids before settling with sovereignty of time and community belonging. As practical and grounded as he is charismatic with a touch of aussie larrikin, ‘Westy’ is whip cracking fast making it easy to listen and laugh at his tales - like serving uncooked rice as his first attempt at cooking. This high energy human wraps up the season for us with insights and stories that are endearing and inspiring in equal measure. Episode notes Choosing your island foods Are you an eater or a foodie ?- Westie grew up as an eater until he was 17 before becoming a foodie Embalmed cats above the fresh food aisles at the local supermarket Moving from his first out-of-home cooked meal: Raw rice, frozen peas, ham and soy sauce to cheffing in lofty places His first wwoofing experience that sowed the seeds for his ‘NOW’ life: Witnessing the loftiest ideal for human life as life on the land growing food, connecting to community, physical work His winding but whip fast hospitality adventure Using the age good food guide as a way to get a job and crash landing into Vu De Monde to cut his teeth Turning his back on fine dining cuisine to return to the roots of growing food. A yearning desire to really understand the rhythms of food How fatherhood changed him, from self to selfless. Why he never wanted to be a ‘phone in’ dad Reframing his expectations of fatherhood for him, his kids and his wife. Creating patterns to set up our kids for the rest of their lives and using food as the central guide for this The virtues of tapping into the primal human nature. Transitioning from kitchen to farm grew his understanding of long standing ecological needs. River Cottage - the inside scoop on the steep learning curves and truth behind producing a reality TV program. The juggle of actually living a 365 day farm life but needing to fit in the production of a stage production alongside. The hard work of farming! Far from white clothed lunches under a tree The repetition needed for growing Now living a life that's the amalgamation of his previous lives Creating a life of belonging in a village across generations The perfect combo of small-house big block. Building ritual around food markers, what the gardens providing, when the crayfish and oysters are harvesting, Making an effort to observe the natural spectacles and building ritual around it His ENOUGH References: Aftertaste ABC Series River Cottage Australia SBS on demand series The Edible Garden Cookbook and Growing Guide - Paul West 2013 Support the Show.

Sharing her evolution from academic keyboard warrior to her current reality of being an agroecological pork and beef farmer who's pretty darned handy with the butchers knife and equally as sharp of mind in her contributions to the UN small scale farming policy initiatives. Tammi Jonas is indeed a force of the natural world, never backwards in coming forwards but mellowing with every decade and sharing her successes and failures for the sake of thousands who are following in her footsteps towards a life of farming democracy. Episode Summary References Jonai Farms Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms Farming democracy Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance Thanks to our podcast partners: Wwoof Australia Nutrisoil Buy the Book Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the Show.

Brooke McAlary has built a life and brand around slow. She's the author of three books, the co-host of The Slow Home podcast and the voice of a movement that says, "Dear Joneses, I'm opting out of the rat race." But hey, that doesn't mean she's exempt from overwhelm. This convo opens with Brooke and Jade swapping stories of exhaustion. File that under honesty. So join us on the couch as we define our zone zero, get our inner turmoil sorted before facing the outer chaos, and discuss a potential inner care deficit. We talk packaged up versions of “balance” “slow” and “simple” and why “tilting” may be more useful; leaning into the most pressing issue of the moment. Why multi tasking is a farce but barefoot bushwalking creates a heady sense of lightness, wonder and awe that just might hold the answers. Say no to fast and yes to slow living with Brooke McAlary. SHOW NOTES LINKS YOU'LL LOVE ZenHabitsSlow Destination SimpleCare Rites of passage instituteAloneVision QuestSupport the show Support the Show.