Best Ecovillages Podcasts (2024)

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029 Santi Moringa: Living Social Permaculture (Molinos Verdes de Moringa) 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

In this episode, I had a chat with a long-time friend, Santiago Moringa, from Molinos Verdes de Moringa. Santi is a leader in social permaculture and has over a decade of experience building community gardens and other socially regenerative projects across Costa Rica and internationally. In our conversation, Santi shares his journey from discoverin…

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5th Episode - Masculine and Feminine Energy 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

In this episode I talk about energy balance and how it is important for achieving happiness and well-being on the individual and societal level.By Dalibor - https://linktr.ee/daliborcerny

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028 Itai Hauben: Why Permaculture Design is The First Step of the Wise (Symbiosis Eco Design) 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In this interview, I visited Itai Hauben at his lovely home and permaculture education center called Adama. Adama is nestled in the mountains of the Chirripo River Valley, where Itai and his wife Melina teach permaculture design courses to lucky students every year. It’s also the headquarters of Symbiosis Eco Design, their permaculture design and i…

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027 Marcus Merlin Hinds: The Power of Forgiveness and Finding Your Why (MoZen Temple) 1:00:09

6M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Marcus Merlin, steward of MoZen Temple in the Diamante Valley. We delve deep into personal growth, environmental sustainability, and the much-needed impact of regenerative entrepreneurship. Merlin shares his insights into the power of forgiveness as a personal practice and a foundation for creating meani…

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Ecovillage Library Update 22:44

6M ago22:44

22:44

An update on the Eco Village library podcast

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4th Episode - "I SEE" Regenerative Model 13:06

8M ago13:06

13:06

This episode I speak about the "I SEE" regenerative model - a framework for understanding principles of regeneration. Learn more here: https://mirror.xyz/daliborcerny.ethBy Dalibor - https://linktr.ee/daliborcerny

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Episode X - Psycho-Spiritual Crisis 8:37

9M ago8:37

8:37

Read more about psycho-spiritual crisis and empathy here: https://www.empath.earth/post/psycho-spiritual-crisis-or-emergencyBy Dalibor - https://linktr.ee/daliborcerny

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026 Katya Deluisa: Cultivating a Dementia-Friendly Society (The Infinite Mind) 1:02:17

10M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of dementia care with our guest, Katya Deluisa, of The Infinite Mind. Katya shares her journey and how she became involved in working with individuals with dementia after observing the loneliness and lack of connection experienced by individuals with dementia, even when surrounded by family. Katya…

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3rd Episode - Storytelling 27:18

11M ago27:18

27:18

We spoke about why positive storytelling is important to change the paradigm of our society and the planet and to help individuals thrive. Follow my guest Frank and his own podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Gwxmpeyz3jaMUuUtTwM1NBy Dalibor - https://linktr.ee/daliborcerny

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025 Ian-Michael Hébert: Ecovillage Design with Reciprocity at Heart (HOLOS) 1:24:22

12M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

In this episode, we speak with Ian-Michael Hébert, one of the founders of Holos, a private retreat center and community specializing in holistic living and transformational experiences. In our conversation, he discusses the genesis of Holos, their vision for a sustainable and resilient community, and the importance of focusing on reciprocity and ho…

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2nd Episode - Ecovillages 40:01

1y ago40:01

40:01

We spoke about why ecovillages are an important tool for regeneration of ourselves, our society and eventually our planet. Follow Eliska here: https://www.facebook.com/eliska.sestakova/By Dalibor - https://linktr.ee/daliborcerny

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1st Episode - Sustainability and Regeneration 38:46

1y ago38:46

38:46

We spoke about how sustainability and regeneration are important for the society, our planet and every one of us. Follow Lukas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasrolf/By Dalibor

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024 Sarah Wu: Cultivating a Regenerative Envision Festival 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In today’s episode, we hear from Sarah Wu, a highly respected permaculturist & herbalist living and teaching in Costa Rica. I sat down with Sarah at the Envision Festival earlier this year to learn about some of the regenerative initiatives the festival has implemented as part of its mission. Envision is a multi-day music festival with several stag…

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On Storytelling with Doug Elliott 21:46

1y ago21:46

21:46

Early childhood educator Lia Grippo interviews storyteller Doug Elliott about his storytelling process. As an example, he shares the background for each of the verses from his iconic black snake song.By Earthaven Ecovillage

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0th Episode - Nature, Well-being and Regeneration 25:12

1y ago25:12

25:12

We spoke about inner and outer nature, our well-being, network states and how all this connects together.By Dalibor

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023 Scott Gallant: Permaculture Development within a Holistic Context (Porvenir Designs) 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

In this episode, we meet with Scott Gallant, a permaculture consultant at Porvenir Design. I took advantage of the pragmatism he’s developed through his many years here to explore some of the pitfalls he’s seen with foreigners building large-scale developments. We also explore ways he guides his clients toward transmuting those potential problems i…

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022 Tricia Stapleton: Cultivating Community Resilience through Cultural Connection, Mutual Aid Work, & Trust 1:11:23

1+ y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

This episode is with a dedicated community organizer living in the Osa Peninsula, Tricia Stapleton. Tricia shares her embodied wisdom with each question she answers. Relistening to this episode to prepare it for publication was a treat! I had a hard time selecting which portions of this interview to use for the 3-4 highlight reels I produce with ev…

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021 Rodo Saenz: Natural Building Tools, Tricks, and Sage Advice (Bamboo School Costa Rica) 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

Rodo is a master natural building teacher from Costa Rica who’s been studying & teaching bamboo construction around the world for over 40 years. I’ve released Rodo’s full-length interview on YouTube, complete with a visual tour of his handmade tools and a demonstration of a few bamboo building techniques he shows us. Still, I decided to release thi…

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020 Jean Pullen & Alan Cacao: Living Seed Banks & the Breadfruit Revival 1:14:43

1+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

In today’s episode, we get the privilege of visiting with not one but two leaders in the regenerative space, Jean Pullen & Alan Cacao. Through their project Regenerate Your Reality, Jean & Alan have been tirelessly promoting permaculture education, seed propagation, food sovereignty, & community-building projects throughout the country. Regenerate …

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019 Jonathon Conant: Crafting Guests' Experiences, Cultivating Transformational Opportunities (Airborne Arts) 1:02:06

2y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

In today’s episode, I meet with Jonathon Conant, a seasoned performer, and coach of the aerial arts. He teaches trapeze and aerial silk skills in one of the most enriching environments a student could hope to learn them in. We talk at length about Jonathan's practice of guiding students to explore flow state as a tool for unlocking unrealized poten…

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018 Norman Brooks: Experiments in Community Development and Lessons Learned Along the Way (Punta Mona, Alegria, Ecovilla) 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

The episode you’re about to hear is with Norman Brooks, Norman Brooks is a veteran pioneer in community development here in Costa Rica. Norman found his way to the jungle in a different manner than most of our guests. He followed and supported his children's passions. He’s commonly known by many around these parts as the father of Stephen Brooks, a…

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017 Edward Zaydelman: Producing Community & Events With Glamping & Other Temporary Infrastructure (Live the Possibilities) 1:13:56

2y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

The episode you’re about to hear is with Edward Zaydelman, founder of Live the Possibilities, providing guidance for those looking to take the leap into regenerative communities, sustainable neighborhoods, and revolutionary towns that are shaping the way we now live in the world. While Edward’s story of developing his first land project, Vida, is o…

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016 A Shift In Focus for Changing Times 5:51

2y ago5:51

5:51

Hello, and welcome to the first official episode of Regeneration Nation Costa Rica: Regenerative Agriculture, Business, and Community for Change. We’re exploring the A, B, C’s of co-creating a regenerative culture. The A's, B's, & C’s of Agriculture, Business, & Community are three of the pillars that we build our societies around. In these fields,…

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My Journey with Natural Building with Mollie Curry 33:29

2y ago33:29

33:29

Mollie Curry moved to Earthaven in 1996, becoming one of the first village residents and getting involved in natural building. She’s taught natural building workshops since 1998, covering cob, plastering, straw bale, straw-clay, earthen paint, earthbag, and carpentry, as well as permaculture. Mollie has been involved in many of the natural building…

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015 Cultivating an Impactful Belief (Season 1 Recap) 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

Cultivating an Impactful Belief System Welcome Hello, and welcome to the 6th and final episode of the Season 1 Recap of the Sharing Insights Podcast! I think it’s fair to say that it’s been a value-rich experiment for me. All the same, I hope you, my friends, have gotten some value out of it as well. As it is, this is also going to be the final epi…

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Creating Culture and Community Through Ritual with Kaitlin Ilya Wolf 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

In this podcast, Kaitlin Ilya Wolf discusses how creating a cycle of annual seasonal rituals helps Earthaven ecovillagers sink into the cycles around us and within us to become a part of this land. She then shares the parts of a ritual, challenges of facilitating ritual at Earthaven, and offers tips for rituals for people who don’t have a community…

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Mentors, Elders, and Groundhogs with Doug Elliott 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

21:20

Doug Elliott is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies. Doug currently lives in Rutherford County, near Earthaven Ecovillage. Doug shares his early mentor experience while growi…

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Healing People and the Planet 35:16

3y ago35:16

35:16

Swami Ravi Rudra Bharati, formerly known as Dr. Rudolph Valentine, has been very committed to the integration of Eastern thought, particularly yoga and tantra, and permaculture, and all that implies, as well as it relates to healing. Swami Ravi shares his background as a physician and holistic healer of Ayurvedic medicine in clinics in India and th…

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014 Jason Bliss: Words of Advice for Next Generation Nomads (Part 2 from “For Animals For Earth Podcast”) 30:25

3y ago30:25

30:25

This episode is part 2 of my interview with Brandy Montague from her podcast, For Animals For Earth. In this half of the interview, I shared a bit of advice for travelers looking to visit impact centers as guests, volunteers, digital nomads, or students. In the end, we’re all really students! Brandy asked me to share a description of what it might …

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013 Jason Bliss: A Vagabond Permaculture Podcaster - The Backstory (Part 1 from “For Animals For Earth Podcast”) 41:05

3y ago41:05

41:05

Listen in on this conversation that was recorded by Brandy Heyde Montague interviewing me for her podcast “For Animals For Earth”. She was intrigued by the term Ecological Impact Center and asked if I’d be a guest on her show https://foranimalsforearth.com/. I met Brandy thanks to her offer to read through and give feedback on what’s become my firs…

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What Earthaven is All About... For Me with Paul Caron 29:14

3y ago29:14

29:14

Earthaven Ecovillage co-founder and village philosopher Paul Caron shares how he got involved with the other Earthaven founders, innovations in round-pole timber framing that enabled building Earthaven's iconic Council Hall, and what the Earthaven Ecovillage project is all about... for him.By Earthaven Ecovillage

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012 Lynx Guimond: Building a Zero-Emissions Ocean Vessel on a Permaculture Homestead (SailCargo Inc) 46:14

3y ago46:14

46:14

Lynx Guimond of Sailcargo Inc. is an adventurous carpenter and shipwright with an inspiring mission. He's created a homestead in Costa Rica, uniting a team of over 20 shipbuilders from around the globe to embark on the quest to create a zero-emissions cargo eco-ship called Ceiba, to cross the Atlantic ocean between Central America and Europe. He sh…

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