It’s easy enough to talk about valuing family and community over profit, but how do we actually follow through and live according to our values?
48. The Mycelium is the Message with Peter McCoy, author of Radical Mycology
Radical mycologist Peter McCoy encourages us all to dive deep into the enigmatic realm of fungi through his educational and advocacy work.
47. Making Brooms and Cleaning Up Vacant Lots with Little John Holzwart
If you’re someone with big dreams but limited means, this conversation is for you.
46. Coming Out of the Psychedelic Closet: Emotional Self-Improvement & Spiritual Healing
Lessons learned across 14 years of self-medicating with psychedelic drugs for therapeutic benefits.
45. Ethical Vegan Homesteading and Beekeeping with Jeff and Ella Kennedy
Can vegans and omnivores find common ground in our efforts to regenerate and rewild our landscapes?
44. Invasive Species, Restoration and Ecological Literacy with Tao Orion of Resilience Permaculture
Author Tao Orion encourages us to look beyond the war on invasive species to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our modern lifestyle.
43. Wild Medicinal Plants and Hemp Farming with Daphne Valentine
“Plants have a frequency. If you’re in tune with it, if you’re listening, you’ll hear it.”
42. Domestication and the Suffocating Void of Modern Civilization with Kevin Tucker of Black & Green Review
”Either the Earth is alive and worth fighting for, or it isn’t.”
41. Homestead Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty with Ben Falk of Whole Systems Design
Why do we choose to swim against the current of modern civilization in this era of rapid change?
39. Appalachian Folk Magic, Foraging & Witchcraft with Rebecca Beyer
How do we navigate the spiritual landscape of our unique bioregions while honoring both our own ancestry and the history of the land and its people?
38. Tent Life in Maine with Kim Davis, the Realist Nemophilist
How long would you be willing to live in a tent, in order to pursue the lifestyle of your dreams?
37. The Privilege and Necessity of Rewilding with Peter Michael Bauer of Rewild Portland
Is it a privilege to be aware of our domesticated captivity within the walls of civilization? Is it a necessity to act on that privilege?
36. Uncaging the Human Body and Mind with Jonathan Mead, Movement Coach
Natural movement and primal fitness coach Jonathan Mead teaches us how to reclaim our human animal nature within the zoo of civilization.
35. Foraging for the Future with Samuel Thayer, Wild Food Educator
Seasoned forager Samuel Thayer encourages us to think beyond the farm when considering the possibilities for sustainable food systems.
34. Thank You, Daniel Quinn, For Convincing Me Not to Save the World
Author Daniel Quinn has passed away at age 82. Join us in revisiting some of the key themes of his life’s work.
33. Diversity and Abundance of Nutritious Movement with Katy Bowman, Biomechanist
Author and scientist Katy Bowman helps us understand why a healthy relationship with our bodies is about so much more than diet and exercise alone.
32. Animal Husbandry After the Collapse with Aaron Fletcher, Homeless Farmhand
Do you believe that we are currently observing the early signs of the collapse of civilization? What are you doing about it?
31. Cereal Grains and Chemical Warfare: A Brief History of the Green Revolution with Sam Sycamore
Is agriculture the biggest problem facing modern civilization? Can it be the solution?
30. Sacred Land Use and the Intuitive Path with Steven Martyn, the Sacred Gardener
How can we manifest Earth's dream of life, and reclaim a co-creative relationship with our more-than-human allies and ancestors?
29. How to Develop Your Own Myths, Rituals, and Culture with Sam Sycamore
How might we reclaim a land-based mythology for ourselves, and participate in the spiritual landscape of our ecosystems?
28. Your First Year as an Urban Farmer with Greg Zimmerer of Talking Trees Gardens
Urban farmer Greg Zimmerer returns to the podcast to share how things went for him in his first year gardening for market.
27. Fourteen Years of Homestead Experiments with Darren and Espri Bender-Beauregard of Brambleberry Farm
When it comes to homesteading and small farm entrepreneurship, Darren and Espri have had their fair share of successes and failures over the last fourteen years.
26. Building a Home Naturally with Michael Beck and Joana Amorim
Michael Beck and Joana Amorim have spent the last several years traveling the world to acquire natural building skills. Now they're tackling their most ambitious build yet.
25. Why I Am a Proud Meat Eater: Confessions of a Former Vegetarian with Sam Sycamore
Why do I eat meat? Because I revere the universal life force that flows through all living beings.