Best Agroecology Podcasts (2024)

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Transforming Food Systems through Agroecology 56:52

1d ago56:52

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Have modern agricultural practices led us down an unsustainable path, and are the so-called "green" alternatives really any better? Discover the truth as we explore the evolution of alternative agriculture and unpack the misleading narratives surrounding terms like "organic" and "regenerative." We'll delve into the historical roots and political di…

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Karen Nobre Krull - How is agroecology impacting livelihoods Amazonia areas in Pará State, Brazil? 40:39

17d ago40:39

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In this month’s episode we are delighted to be joined by Brazilian agroecologist, Karen Nobre Krull, who has worked on projects in federal environmental and research institutions in Brazil, such as EMBRAPA and ICMBio, and in the last year with the NGO Imaflora. Her work focuses on developing strategies and implementing actions with rural communitie…

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Navigating Chaos: Spiritual Awakening with Grandmother Threecrow 1:12:29

34m ago1:12:29

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Join us for a heartfelt and enlightening interview with Grandmother Threecrow, where we delve into various profound topics surrounding spirituality, inner peace, and unity in a divided world. Below is an outline of the key topics covered in this conversation: The Journey to Inner Peace Grandmother Threecrow shares her personal journey towards achie…

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The Sacred Wisdom of Water 19:52

5m ago19:52

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Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOoF-w9d3Y9_-2dXNImjqQ/join Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning in this captivating episode of "Wisdom of The Jaguar & The Deer" as they dive into the mystical realm of water in "Earth (Working with the Elementals)." Explore the deep, interconnected na…

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Reimagining Suburbia: A Critical Look at Permaculture and David Holmgren’s 'RetroSuburbia' 1:15:20

17m ago1:15:20

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Can suburban backyards become the cornerstone of our sustainable future? Join us as we dissect the ideas in David Holmgren's "Retro Suburbia," where he envisions a world shaped by energy descent and societal degrowth. We kick off with Holmgren's strategic re-release of his book during the COVID-19 pandemic and his bold claims, examining the validit…

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From Corporate to Connected: How to Embrace Ancient Wisdom to Experience Fulfillment in your Life 51:55

3d ago51:55

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into a transformative journey with Angell Deer, a wisdom keeper and spiritual guide. Discover how Angell transitioned from the corporate world to a life of deep connection and fulfillment by embracing ancient wisdom. Learn practical tips and profound insights that you can apply to your own life to find gre…

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Invasion Ecology: Unraveling the History of Invasive Species and Their Impacts 30:29

13d ago30:29

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Unlock the secrets of invasion ecology and transform your understanding of invasive species with our latest episode on the Poor Proles Almanac. Andy takes the lead in unraveling the complex dynamics of invasives by using case studies, such as the autumn olive in New England, revealing both its beneficial traits and its invasive consequences. By con…

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EARTH (Working with the Elementals - Part 1 of 4) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Ep.13 16:06

6d ago16:06

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Welcome to a transformative episode of "Wisdom Talk of the Jaguar of the Deer," where Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning embark on a mystical exploration titled "Earth (Working with the Elementals)." Dive into the profound connections between humans and the Earth elementals, unraveling the essential teachings that guide us to live in …

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From Darkness to Light: The Shaman’s Wife Mystical Journey and Transformational Healing 1:04:22

11d ago1:04:22

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Join Angell Deer as he interviews Alicia Rodriguez in "The Shaman's Wife, A Mystical Journey of Surrender & Self-Discovery." Dive deep into Alicia's transformative journey and spiritual awakening, guided by the mystical teachings of her shamanic partner. Explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the mystical path of surrender. Main Topics E…

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Permaculture Pioneers: History, Challenges, and the Path to Sustainable Living 1:02:45

14d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

"What if the key to saving our planet lies in mimicking nature itself?" Join us on an exploration of permaculture, where we uncover the fascinating history and principles behind this revolutionary approach to sustainable living. From Bill Mollison's diverse and adventurous background to David Holmgren's educational journey, we piece together how th…

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Sacred Foraging & Relationship with Plants - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 12 16:32

13d ago16:32

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Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning in this captivating episode of "Wisdom Talk of the Jaguar of the Deer" as they delve into the profound and sacred practice of foraging. Titled "Sacred Foraging, Sacred Relationship with Plants," this talk explores the deep connection humans can cultivate with the plant kingdom. Main Topics Explo…

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Ebola: How a people's science helped end an epidemic 48:30

26d ago48:30

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In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast IDS Research Officer Catherine Grant from the IDS-led Pandemic Preparedness project talks to Paul Richards an anthropologist with over forty-five years' experience of living and working in West Africa and author of the book Ebola: How a People’s Science Helped End an Epidemic. In the podcast and …

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Ancient Shamanic Wisdom to Climb up the Internal Career Ladder with Angell Deer 52:48

18d ago52:48

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🎙️ Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of The Art of Slowing Down Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Angell Deer—a remarkable individual dedicated to holistic wellness, environmental conservation, and spiritual enlightenment. 🌲 Angell is the founder of The Sanctuary, a renowned shamanic healing center located in the serene Catskill Mountains…

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TreesForDev - Linda Anala Tesfaye and Bikila Warkineh - How has Ethiopian tree planting impacted itself and its neighbors? 43:39

20d ago43:39

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In this episode we are joined by Linda Anala Tesfaye and Bikila Warkineh. Linda is a project researcher from the TreesForDev project leading the work package that is looking at Ethiopia. Bikila is the Head of Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management at Addis Ababa University and works as Associate Professor of Ecology. His research centers on the …

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Homesteading & the Right-Wing Violence of the 21st Century 1:15:38

21d ago1:15:38

1:15:38

In last week's episode, we dove into the confluence of veterans from the Vietnam War returning home, the collapse of the agricultural sector, and the rise of white supremacy. All of these coalesced into a movement centered around white supremacy and Christianity. This week, we're exploring how this movement evolved into the 21st century. From homes…

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Creating from the Unseen & the Unknown - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 11 17:03

24d ago17:03

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In this enlightening talk, Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer explore the profound wisdom of creation from diverse cultural cosmologies. They delve into the sacred Andean and indigenous perspectives, contrasting them with Western approaches to creativity. Learn how to connect with unseen realms, the womb of creation, and the importanc…

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The Homesteading Movement, The Vietnam War, & The White Supremacy Movement 54:48

1M ago54:48

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The Vietnam War gave birth to a new generation of veterans, ones who came back from war feeling abandoned by their government and by their fellow civilians. Unlike prior wars, the enemies were largely non-white and the terrain of war was entirely different. Guerrilla war and traps created the conditions of dehumanization that bled racism into anti-…

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Community (Stepping in...) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 10 20:08

27d ago20:08

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Welcome to "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer," where Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning dive deep into the essence of "Community." In this enlightening talk, they explore the traditional and contemporary perspectives of community, the challenges of forming genuine connections in the modern Western world, and the profound lesso…

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The Back to the Land movement 58:32

1M ago58:32

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The counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s is well-known, and its trappings of communes that were woefully prepared for the work required to survive has been made fodder for more than one trope from this era. We’ll explore this well-worn narrative, but to do so, we need to frame up where the Back-to-the-Land movement originated to understand …

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Animals as Wisdom Keepers - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 9 19:09

1M ago19:09

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In this episode of "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar and the Deer," Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer delve into the profound topic of animals as wisdom keepers. The discussion centers on the invaluable lessons humans can learn by connecting deeply with the animal kingdom. From the smallest insects to the largest predators, Marita and A…

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Challenging New Age Myths: Authentic Shamanism (Hosted by Bram from Ayahuasca Alchemy) 1:12:53

1M ago1:12:53

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In "Challenging New Age Myths: Authentic Shamanism," we explore what true shamanic practices entail beyond the surface of contemporary New Age interpretations. Hosted by Bram from Ayahuasca Alchemy, the podcast features an enlightening conversation with Angell Deer, the caretaker and founder of The Sanctuary, located in Upstate New York. Conversati…

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Grounding & Belonging - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 8 17:21

1M ago17:21

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In this episode of "The Wisdom Path with the Jaguar & The Deer," titled "Grounding & Belonging," Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning explore the profound concept of grounding and its significance in our lives. They delve deeply into what grounding means and discuss personal practices, philosophies, and ways of being grounded. Key Topic…

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Marketta Vuola - How can rainforest "fortress conservation" approaches become dropping grenades from helicopters? 44:36

1M ago44:36

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We are joined by Marketta Vuola from University of Helsinki’s Global Development Studies. In this conversation Marketta gives us insight into the work that she is doing in her doctoral research. She started her academic career interested in conservation and national parks, but during her field work she kept running into gold mining and its role in …

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TreesForDev - Natacha Bruna and Ossi Ollinaho - How can carbon credits schemes actually exacerbate climate change? 32:53

2M ago32:53

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In this episode we are joined by Ossi Ollinaho and Natacha Bruna. Ossi is a project researcher from the TreesForDev project leading the work package that is looking at Mozambique. Natacha is scholar activist and researcher who is doing a post-doctoral project at Cornell University in the Global Development Department, previously she worked at our p…

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Listening to the Moon - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 7 16:52

2M ago16:52

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In the video "Listening to the Moon" from "The Wisdom of the Jaguar & The Deer," Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer delve into the profound connection humans can cultivate with the moon. They share insights on how to sync with the lunar cycles, emphasizing that the moon's influence is not limited to its full phase but extends through …

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Beyond the Known: Welcoming Mysteries, Becoming Whole 1:16:46

2M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

In this episode, we sink into some important depths of the human experience, honoring life's transformative trials and tribulations along the journey toward wholeness. Join us as we tenderly traverse the terrain, uncovering invaluable qualities forged amidst adversity and exploring the distinction between mere knowledge and embodied wisdom. Togethe…

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From Howard to Rodale: the Organics movement 50:28

2M ago50:28

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If you’ve been following our series on permanent agriculture, we’ve gone in extensive depth on the evolution of soil science to permanent agriculture to the Odum brothers’ vision for agroecology. While their work stemmed from the science-led movement of permanent agriculture as the permanent agriculture movement crashed under the pressures of World…

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Surrender (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 6 16:00

2M ago16:00

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In this enthralling episode titled "Surrender," hosts Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning delve deep into the dynamic concept of surrender, exploring its active essence contrary to common belief of passivity. The dialogue opens with a vibrant touch, setting the stage for a profound discussion that redefines surrender as an immensely al…

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The Birth of the Biodynamics Movement 54:03

2M ago54:03

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To talk about permanent agriculture and the alternative agriculture movement that fought against monocropping and industrial pesticide and fertilizer use without talking about biodynamics ignores one of the focal components in the development of a huge facet of how these movements came to be today. To try and explain the biodynamic movement without…

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Patience (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 5 11:15

2M ago11:15

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In a thoughtful discussion between Angell Deer and Marita, the topic of patience—particularly as a vital skill on the spiritual path—is extensively explored. They open by acknowledging the pressure our modern culture places on speed in almost every aspect of life, from food delivery to education and transportation, highlighting how these expectatio…

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Ep 17 | Community-led initiatives: From individual, to collective action 21:21

2M ago21:21

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What are the community-led initiatives and what impact can they make in order to tackle the social and the environmental challenges we are facing? In this episode, we discuss the power of collective action and learn how it can lead to behavioural and systemic changes for a safer and more sustainable future. We talk with Nina Klein, Policy Leader at…

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Scott Nearing: Revolutionary Homesteading 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Scott Nearing is another name that likely hasn’t reached most folks’ ears who may be searching for leaders in the agriculture-socialist-homesteader space, but Scott’s career spanned a wide and varied path from academics to activism to homesteading. His life was as diverse as it was long, and much of what we know from the counterculture movement of …

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Discipline (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 4 14:08

2M ago14:08

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Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning for an enlightening conversation in "Discipline, Skill for the Spiritual Practice." In this discussion, they delve into the often misunderstood concept of discipline, exploring how it's more than just a set of rules or restrictions—it's a path to aligning with your true essence. Marita shares in…

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TreesForDev - Marketta Vuola and Zo Randriamaro - Who actually benefits from tree planting in Madagascar? 40:18

3M ago40:18

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In this episode we are joined by Marketta Vuola and Zo Randriamaro. Marketta is a project researcher from the TreesForDev project leading the work package on Madagascar. Zo works for the Research and Support Center for Development Alternatives-Indian Ocean (RSCDA-IO) / Centre de Recherches et d’Appui pour les Alternatives de Développement-Océan Ind…

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The Odum Brothers and a New Permanent Agriculture 53:25

3M ago53:25

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To understand the development of the post-World War permanent agriculture movement and the movements that followed, we need to follow the trajectory of the movement of the field of ecology, and we cannot trace this evolution without talking about the Odum brothers. Eugene and Howard T. Odum were the sons of sociologist Howard Washington Odum & Anna…

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Intuition, Channeling, Who is really speaking to us? - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 3 16:53

3M ago16:53

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In this evocative episode of "The Wisdom Path of The Jaguar & The Deer," hosts Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer dive deep into the realms of intuition and channeling to explore the essence of spiritual communication and the discernment required in distinguishing between genuine guidance and misleading entities. Their conversation sh…

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Why We Need to Be Wild, You Are Still a Hunter Gatherer! 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Join Angell Deer in an enlightening conversation with Jessica Carew Kraft, the author of "Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman’s Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st-Century Questions," as they delve into the essence of rewilding our modern lives. This interview unravels the time-worn tales of human connection with nature and challenges the convent…

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Rubén Vezzoni - Are "green" hydrogen plans just outsourcing emissions to the Global South? 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

This month we are really excited to have a conversation with Rubén Vezzoni, who is one of our University of Helsinki colleagues from the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change. His work looks at different aspects of the political economy of the EU’s green transition, with case studies on solar panels, hydrogen, and post-grow…

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