Aaron Johnson shares powerful insights from his journey of embracing tenderness and closeness as transformative tools for healing and activism. He opens up about how the grief of his father’s death cracked open his emotional capacity, allowing him to reconnect with deeper, more sensitive parts of himself that had long been neglected by both the American overculture and his individual upbringing. We explore how the simple act of slowing down to truly see and be with each other becomes a radical, healing gesture—how proximity and intimacy are essential for dismantling oppression and building deep, rooted connection . . .

Through the crucible of lived experience, Azra’s understanding of life and healing coalesced into biomancy—a relational, reverent way of engaging with the body’s deep intelligence. Rather than hacking the body, he invites us to romance it, to court it as one might a river or a mountain—a womb of living magic, rooted in bio-quantum processes and capable of profound transformation . . .

Toko-pa opens a doorway into the deep imaginal world, reminding us that dreams are not mere fragments of the thinking mind, but mysterious and meaningful expressions of Nature herself. In this conversation, Toko-pa invites us to remember the ancestral art of dreaming—an embodied, reciprocal practice that has long guided the human spirit . . .

Nadia Ramo invites us into the living ecosystem of her healing arts practice—one rooted in reciprocity, embodied listening, and a sincere relationship with the more-than-human world. Through her words, a vision of health emerges that is not merely the absence of illness, but a process of realignment with the deeper intelligence of Nature . . .

Wahinkpe Topa invites us into a way of being that is rooted in kinship, reverence, and the recognition of the living intelligence of all things. Drawing from personal experience, Indigenous wisdom, and years of healing work—including hypnosis, regression therapy, and ceremony—he illuminates both the spiritual and practical dimensions of restoring our relationship with Earth and Spirit . . .

In this interlude, we will weave together the voices of some of the guests from the first year of the project, blending their words with my own to create a thematic narrative of what this project has been about over the past year.

In this episode, Jordi and I explore reclaiming evolution as a return to deep-time presence and an embodied relationship with Life's intelligence. We discuss unlearning, surrendering to a greater will, metabolizing grief for renewal, and the role of media and technology in shaping perception. Jordi also shares the inspiration behind her immersive festival, Reclaiming Evolution, focused on connection and community . . .

This episode is an invitation to shift from apathy and despair to heartfelt and life-centric action—to restore our bioregions, reimagine economics and education through an ecological lens, and reclaim the radical responsibility of regenerating Earth . . .

This episode explores the heart of masculine wildness, the intelligence of the feminine, and the sacred dance between integrity and flow. Samuel shares his personal journey of re-wilding, embracing his femininity as a pathway to authentic masculinity. Together, we examine the immense challenges and opportunities men face in this era, touching on themes of freedom, responsibility, and the healing power of connection . . .

In this intimate and soulful conversation, Huaira shares the essence of her artistry, exploring what it means to live in devotion to creativity, self, and Earth. Together, we journey through the beautiful terrain of her life, touching on the joys and challenges of answering the soul's calling, honouring natural cycles, and embodying artistry as both a healing force and an act of resistance . . .

We discuss the ecological and revolutionary nature of pleasure as a remedy for life's immense challenges, a wild and untamed power source, and a balm for the colonized heart-mind. With deep wisdom and vulnerability, Kalah reminds us that love is liberation, and liberation is love, offering a call to reclaim our pleasure and reconnect with Eros, the vitality of life . . .

In this humble and reflective conversation, Patrick, Murray, Thomas, and I explore what it means to cultivate peace, especially as men, amidst these beautifully troubled times. We share personal stories of peace, discuss the conscious choice to embody peace, and delve into how story, beauty, artistry, and the warrior within can nourish the collective field of peace . . .

Drawing from her personal experiences, research, and insights, Darcia invites us to rethink relationship, reimagine kinship, and rediscover child-rearing through an ecological lens. We discuss her research on “the evolved nest” and how it can inspire more balanced, harmonious ways of living and growing together . . .

In this episode, Simon and I explore the evolving landscape of the so-called "psychedelic renaissance," delving into the soul-revealing potential of these powerful medicines and the importance of approaching them with respect, reverence, and an initiatory orientation. We discuss the dangers of reducing psychedelics to mere mental health tools within a “business-as-usual” mindset, rather than honouring them as sacred guides for reconnecting with Soul . . .

We begin by discussing the concept of the “multidimensional self”. Seth contrasts our authentic, soulful essence with the “relative self,” the persona we construct through names, roles, and experiences. In a world that often encourages us to seek fulfillment in external things, Seth invites us to turn inward and reconnect with our pure, unshakable truth . . .

Ganga invites us into a timely conversation about regeneration, resilience, and reconnecting with our deep selves. Reflecting on her childhood in hurricane-prone Florida, she shares how these natural disasters revealed the power of community solidarity and the human spirit's connective potential. Raised in an inter-spiritual ashram, Ganga developed a rich relationship with both land and spirit, shaping her early understanding of a regenerative paradigm that emphasizes life-affirming growth and possibilities beyond problems . . .

This episode is threaded with the theme of Belonging and its profound influence on Seth's life. He shares some of his journey of re-discovering his connection to the land, a revelation that underscores the painful depth of modern disconnection and diplacement. Seth explores how his experience of lacking Belonging fuels his storytelling and resonates with a broad audience, offering his online space as a breath of fresh air for those seeking reprieve from societal ‘norms’ . . .

We begin this conversation with Manda sharing her guiding narratives, emphasizing humanity's need to reconnect with the Web of Life. She discusses the importance of becoming conscious nodes within Earth's living matrix and our yearning for deeper connections beyond individualism. Manda critiques our current systems as unfit for purpose and calls for a collective reimagining of our futures . . .

Joshua shares some of his journey as a young environmental activist, reflecting on how his early travels around the world ignited a deep passion for protecting the Earth. In this conversation, Joshua and Tei discuss their involvement in the Fairy Creek Blockades, Canada’s largest act of civil disobedience, and explore the emotional and spiritual dimensions of activism. They highlight the courage required to confront difficult truths in the face of a powerful military-industrial complex . . .

In this carnal conversation, Tim shares his journey toward cultivating a heart-centred awareness in how he moves, lives, and loves. He reflects on how living close to the land and immersing himself in the wilderness have served as transformative initiatory processes, stripping away the noise and distractions of civilization to reveal a clearer, more connected, and reverent experience of life as a human animal . . .