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Welcome to "Born to Yap," the podcast where three international girls come together for unfiltered conversations on everything under the sun, just like you would with your besties over a glass of wine/tea. Join us as we dive into the juiciest topics in pop culture, the latest fashion trends and explore all those little things that make us laugh, cry, and everything in between. No topic is off-limits, and there's absolutely no judgment here. Whether we're dissecting the latest celebrity gossi ...
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We Are Carbon is the interview show that helps us to recognise that the future of both our planet and our societies can be incredibly beautiful - and that we all play a role in getting there! Hosted by Helen Fisher with guests joining from across the globe. There's a new episode every other Tuesday, and they'll average 1 hr long. We see endless headlines warning us of the horrific impact that we're having on the climate and how dire the outlook is, but we're going to re-frame this crisis and ...
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Join us in this special episode that brings together a range of voices to explore their developing collaborative project; The Power of Food. Together these four guests bring a diverse range experiences and knowledge to unite around the common goal of building social cohesion by harnessing the connective power of food. Connecting with where our food…
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Watch a short video from the food forest here: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/food-forest-small-project-of-regeneration In a change from our usual conversations this episode introduces my own small project of regeneration at my food forest in Lincolnshire, UK. Winglewood is both my home and place for imagination & I started the food forest before re…
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Ever had a moment on the red carpet where your fashion choices made you either a trendsetter or a cautionary tale? Mel and Maddie sure have, and in our latest fashion extravaganza, we're sharing those stories along with a full-throttle critique of the Met Gala's "Garden of Time." From Sam Smith's enigmatic ensemble to Coleman Domingo's thematic mas…
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Join me for a conversation with Sharon Kallis who brings us thought provoking insights from her work exploring the place of textiles within our lives. Inspiring us to reconnect with ourselves, community and heal the world around us through rediscovering the materials which we wrap around ourselves and our homes. Sharon is the founding director of E…
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Have you ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to the charm of guinea pigs or felt a wave of nostalgia at the mention of childhood frog-catching adventures? Then you're in for a treat as we delve into a treasure trove of memories and musings on pet ownership, the evolution of our fears, and the impact of life's experiences on growth and maturity. …
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It was a great pleasure to spend some time discussing a new paradigm for our built environment with David Nicholson; considering how the construction of our buildings can actually support the drawing down of carbon. David is the director of Natural Building Systems His work not only explores how we can transform the impact of our buildings upon the…
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Ever had a date that was both a hit and miss? Mary and I sure have, and we're unraveling the highs and lows over late-night snacks, reflective of the quirky tales that only seem to unfold after dark. From the anticipation of meeting someone new to the quirky realization that sometimes reality doesn't quite match up to the romantic leads in our favo…
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Ever been all dolled up, ready for a night out, but the sky just opens up and showers you with reasons to stay in? That's us, Mel, Maya, and Mary, braving Budapest's parties and weather alike, and we're bringing you the lowdown on navigating the city's vibrant nightlife despite the elements. We swap tales of dance floor triumphs and our love for Hu…
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Ever scorched a lasagna and then tried to repurpose those charred noodles? That's where we kick things off on our latest episode, sharing a laugh over kitchen nightmares turned into fashion statements. Mary, Mel, and Maya are back at it, chatting from Budapest about the seductive powers of cheese (hello, trappistachoid and American string cheese!),…
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Have you ever felt the sheer panic of a looming thesis deadline, or maybe you've fallen victim to the grammatical gremlins after hours glued to your screen? We've been there, and we're peeling back the curtain on the rollercoaster ride of academic writing. This episode is a heartfelt commiseration for anyone who's wrestled with the pressure cooker …
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Ever found yourself giggling over the peculiarities of modern dating or men's quirky fashion choices? Well, hold onto your hats—or rather, don't let them fly off—as we navigate the hysterical world of dating dealbreakers and etiquette faux pas. From overzealous scent enthusiasts to the dreaded 'pick-me' personalities, we've collated a veritable smo…
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Embark with us on a captivating odyssey through Budapest's pulsating art and fashion scene, as we unpack the energetic Damakwi event where Juju's vivid artwork steals the show. We're not just observers; we become part of the narrative, discussing the intersection of personal style and expression through Menjo's innovative denim designs and the syne…
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I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Serenity Hill about building an alternative, fairer and more resilient path within our food systems. Serenity is the co-founder of The Open Food Network. She comes from a long line of farmers on both sides of her family and has grown up with a keen awareness of the challenges and contradictions of balanc…
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I was delighted to be joined by Daniel Deniaud-Powell for a conversation about the wonderful potential of our gardens for supporting both biodiversity and food production, and exploring the practical steps we might take to bring such enrichment into our own green spaces and lives. Daniel co-owns and runs 'Des Heures Dehors' with his wife Hélène. Hi…
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It was wonderful to be joined by Jason Freeman for a conversation that brings insights from his experience running a farmer owned co-op & organic retail brand which address the challenges of bringing fairer and more transparent connections between organic food producers and consumers. We discuss why our current large scale systems of agriculture an…
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This episode brings my own personal dialogue exploring our farming system through a regenerative lens. A stark realisation of not only how bizarre it is, but of the potential we have as humans to step in, turn the tide and become a beneficial element from this place forward. This journey is given life and rooted down by the insights and experiences…
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It was a great pleasure to be joined by Patrick Holden for a conversation exploring the challenges and paths to creating food and farming systems that work in closer harmony with nature. Patrick is the founder and CEO of 'The Sustainable Food Trust' and he has a great range of insights to offer around this topic. We discuss what our diets would nee…
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Welcome to this new additional format for the podcast! We'll still be having fresh interviews alongside but today's episode is a bit different; a personal dialogue that I've written and recorded to (hopefully) help birth an appreciation of soil through the lens of whole systems thinking. I'm joined throughout with guests from our other episodes - Y…
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I'm delighted to be joined by Claire Mackenzie for a conversation focused on soil! Claire is the producer of the documentary 'Six Inches Of Soil' and she helps us to get a grasp of this significant topic. We discuss why the way that we farm impacts our soils, and why the health of those soils is so important to our futures. We also touch on some po…
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Connect with Joshua: Email: joshua(@)weareblacksheep.org (without the brackets) Joshua's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hughes-68a338169/ Support the products: https://rewildorganics.org/ Spend time in Costa Rica! https://www.verdenergia.org/ ---- A recycler and activist from Oregon, Joshua arrived in Costa Rica almost two dec…
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Anete and Kristjan are combining a blend of legal and financial expertise to bring forward a for profit company that's large in both scale and in benefits for people and planet. One Million Tonne Nation (1MTN) is focused on land restoration across East Africa, where deforested sites are being planted with bamboo polycultures as a starting point to …
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In this interview I'm joined by Taimur Malik to hear about the journey that brought him to founding Drawdown Farm in Pakistan, and the work they're doing there to produce foods regeneratively despite the challenges of desert soils and an arid climate. Taimur's background is not in farming. His move to develop regenerative agriculture in Pakistan is…
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Episode Links: Sheila's work: https://www.3lm.network/ TED Talk by Allan Savory: https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_fight_desertification_and_reverse_climate_change Video version of this episode: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/holistic-management-transition-mindset-farming/ ----------------- In this interview I'm joined by…
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Episode Links: Find this episode and links through to additional mentioned resources on the We Are Carbon website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/local-sustainable-food-ecosystems/ Related episode: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/localise-lincolnshire-food-system/ ------------------ In this interview I'm joined by Dunca…
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Episode Links: Marcus's Work: https://www.livingbuildings.co/ The animation Marcus and I created together: https://youtu.be/p9HVmU6ZuNQ We Are Carbon - New 'Regen Snapshots' (developing animation templates for social media): https://www.wearecarbon.earth/regenerative-animation-templates-social-media/ This episode on the website: https://www.weareca…
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Episode Links: Find the webpage with more information here: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/regenerative-animation-templates-social-media/ And for the Compilation Episode on regenerative agriculture (mentioned at the end of this one) go here: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/regenerative-agriculture-healing-planet-climate/ --------------…
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Episode Links: Find the video version on the website - https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/bio-hydrogen-renewables-from-plants/ Connect with Dong via email: xd (@) cumt.edu.cn (without the brackets or spaces) --------------- In this interview I’m joined by Dong Xiao to explore his work within the research and development of a stable produ…
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Find this Episode and all related links on the We Are Carbon website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/localise-lincolnshire-food-system/ ------- A special episode exploring the potential routes and benefits of building deeper connections within the local food system. I have discussions with Laura Stratford, Martin Taylor, Hannah Thoro…
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Episode Links: Previous We Are Carbon episode with Kelly Erhart about accelerated mineral weathering: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/coastal-carbon-capture-accelerating-mineral-weathering/ MCi Carbon Website: https://www.mineralcarbonation.com/ ------------- In this interview I'm joined by Sophia Hamblin Wang to discuss the work of M…
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Episode Links: Previous We Are Carbon episodes that include the climate benefits of grazing animals: The Significance of Regenerative Agriculture – Special Compilation We Can Regenerate – with Finian Makepeace of Kiss the Ground What is Regenerative Agriculture – with Caroline Grindrod of Roots of Nature Recommendations from Richard- To Watch: King…
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Episode Links: HarvestCare website: https://www.harvestcare.eu/ Coalition of Health Professionals for Regenerative Agriculture: https://www.regenerativehealthcoalition.com/ This Episode on the We Are Carbon website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/nutrition-motivation-for-regeneration/ -------------- In this interview I'm joined by Zu…
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In this interview I’m joined by John Roulac to consider the big picture of what it means to move forward regeneratively and the challenges of bringing the needs of our financial and natural worlds on to the same page. There’s so many nuggets of wisdom in this one that it’s difficult to pick a highlight! From mob grazing to seaweed straws and a foll…
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Episode Links: The Harmony Project: https://www.theharmonyproject.org.uk/ This Episode on the We Are Carbon Website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/natural-curriculum-harmony-education/ -------------------------- In this interview I’m joined by Richard Dunne to explore how evolving children’s education could not only offer them bette…
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Episode Links: Think Like A Tree: https://www.thinklikeatree.co.uk/ This Episode on the We Are Carbon Website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/nature-connection-wellbeing-success/ ----------------------------------- In this interview I’m joined by Sarah Spencer for a discussion that considers how our connection to nature can have a pr…
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Episode Links: Global Climate Dollar: https://www.globalclimatedollar.com This Episode on the We Are Carbon Website: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/when-money-grows-on-trees-regenerative-currency/ If you have questions or would like to explore Global Climate Dollar further with myself and Michael then please get in touch to join us o…
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Episode Links: Walkers Reserve: http://walkersreserve.com/vision/ The Episode Video: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/permaculture-for-people-planet/ Call out to stakeholders in a local and / or 'regenerative' food system: Fill out my 'Know Your Food' survey!- https://forms.gle/h9uV841n8BgyCLjZ7 ----------------------- Through the rest…
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Episode Links: Gaianet: https://www.gaianet.earth/ The Episode Video: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/gaianet-collaborative-regenerative-economy/ Call out to stakeholders in a local and / or 'regenerative' food system: Fill out my 'Know Your Food' survey!- https://forms.gle/h9uV841n8BgyCLjZ7 ------------------------------------ In thi…
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Episode Links: Tony's Book: https://iscast.org/tfu/ FMNR Hub Website: https://fmnrhub.com.au/ The Episode Video: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/regenerating-hope-fmnr-tony-rinaudo/ Call out to stakeholders in a local and / or 'regenerative' food system: Fill out my 'Know Your Food' survey!- https://forms.gle/h9uV841n8BgyCLjZ7 -------…
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I'm hugely excited to share this special compilation episode, where the voices of many of our guests have been brought together to add clarity to their shared themes. Within the timestamps below you can identify each of the guests and find links to their individual interviews. -------------------------------- As mentioned within this episode I'm cu…
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A Regenerative Economy - Where Serving Our Needs Supports Nature's Needs Too. If this short episode gets you feeling inspired to learn more about my experiment in building regenerative links together then please head to the website where you can learn more about what we'll be up to and sign up to get involved! Our ambition is to identify how to bui…
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Working to safely speed up the long-term inorganic carbon cycle, from millions of years to mere decades! In this interview I'm joined by Kelly Erhart to discuss the possibilities of coastal carbon capture for safely yet dramatically speeding up the process of mineral weathering, which draws carbon down to Earth for very long term storage (thousands…
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Dramatically increasing crop yields & transforming lives for small holder farmers in south east Africa - In this interview I'm joined by Colin Andrews to discuss regenerative practices that are supporting farmers in Malawi, along with the wider implications for food security worldwide. Climate change can be a challenging topic for people to engage …
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In this interview I'm joined by Michelle Gilman to discuss the connections between our farming practices, our food systems and our own personal health. We've been becoming well clued up on this podcast about the benefits of regenerative agriculture for the health of ecosystems and the climate, but for this to have an impact at scale we need to wide…
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In this interview I'm joined by Bernadette Millard to discuss her journey of establishing an organic family farm in the desert borderlands of Oman. In previous discussions I've repeatedly been informed of the alarming rate that intensive agriculture is depleting soils across the globe. This means that the quantity of organic carbon within the soil …
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When we talk about regenerative agriculture we can often lean on words like 'traditional' and 'indigenous', which can give the sense that we're turning our back on modern developments in technology. But of course the very best value and progress comes when we can integrate multiple points of view together. In this interview I’m joined by Adrian Fer…
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In this interview I'm joined by Peter Lundgard, founder of 'Nature's Way Farm' in Alberta, Canada, to discuss the 12 step programme that he's developed for assisting farmers in taking up regenerative practices. Throughout the episodes on this podcast we've learnt of the incredible value of soil and it's ability to both sequester carbon and provide …
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In a world of convenience with services that bring our food to the shops and take our waste from our doors, we've perhaps overlooked some simple yet very powerful solutions to our expanding climate issues. In this episode I'm discussing the potential positive and ever expanding impacts of becoming circular with organic resources by redesigning wast…
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Do new plastic materials have the potential to shift this large and polluting industry towards a circular economy? In this interview I'm joined by Cade Frost, CEO of 'Source Bioplastic' for a discussion about the development of his non-toxic bioplastic material along with the bigger picture of making shifts towards a healthier future for the planet…
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As a World we have some ambitious goals for reducing our carbon emissions but until businesses are able to cut things right back they can also implement carbon offsetting. At it's core the idea of offsetting carbon means that a business can take some accountability for the emissions that it sends into the atmosphere by putting finance into projects…
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