Podcast

Exploring our relationship with technology, one another and the animate world, and how to flourish in turbulent times.

This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Roman Krznaric, a social philosopher, writer, and public intellectual who writes about the power of ideas to create change. A former political scientist, Roman has become a leading voice in the realm of practical philosophy, urging individuals and societies to prioritise future...
On this episode of In Conversation, I speak with Stephen Markley – an American journalist, screenwriter and author whose gripping novels explore the tangled political, economic and environmental issues we face across the world today. Born and raised in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Stephen’s Midwestern roots permeate his writing, and his...
Today I’m in conversation with Rachel Donald, an investigative journalist and activist dedicated to uncovering the root causes of global crises and advocating for change. With a background in managing international teams and teaching media and journalism at French universities, Rachel’s work focuses on what she terms “climate corruption”—the exploitation...
Today I speak with Dr Matthew Zylstra, a systems ecologist passionate about deepening the human-nature relationship for the flourishing of people and planet. With an MSc in Environmental Science (2005) and PhD in Conservation Ecology & Sustainability Education (2014), his doctorate research explored how meaningful nature experiences and nature connectedness...
Today I have the real pleasure of speaking with a cherished friend and inspiration, Manda Scott. She’s a best-selling author, teacher and host of the fantastic podcast, Accidental Gods, and has written about historical fiction, shamanic practice and emerging, thrutopian futures. A beloved author, perhaps best known for her Boudica:...
In today’s conversation, I have the privilege of interviewing Daniel Christian Wahl – a distinguished biologist, holistic scientist, and expert in regenerative design. Daniel consults, educates, and advocates globally, working with prominent organisations like Ecover, Lush, and the UK Foresight.  With a background as the former director of Findhorn College...
For the first episode in Season 13, I’m interviewing Dr Tom Chatfield on his latest book “Wise Animals: How technology has made us what we are” – a poignant, thought-provoking book that explores our shared evolution with the tools and technologies that have come to shape both us, and the...
For the last episode of the series, I speak with V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) – distinguished American playwright, performer and feminist, whose work and activism has positively impacted the lives of millions of women and people around the world. Renowned for her infamous play, The Vagina Monologues, a...
Today, I speak with Darcia Narváez, award-winning author and Professor of Psychology Emerita at the University of Notre Dame. Darcia is the founder of the public and professional educational outreach project The Evolved Nest Initiative, whose nonprofit mission is to share her science research into developing appropriate baselines for lifelong human wellness by...
Today I’m in conversation with Michael Shuman – an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a leading visionary on community economics.  The Director of Local Economy Programs for Neighborhood Associates Corporation, and an Adjunct Professor at Bard Business School in New York City, Michael is also a Senior Researcher for...