As some of you who are following may know, I’ve been up in the mountains potentially looking for land, and it’s been a wonderful experience. This week I wanted to share my thoughts as I realise whether I should stay where I am or go up into the mountains and attempt to be an example … More EP#37 – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Staring into the eyes of the majestic Tigress in India; documenting and helping stop the massive fish trawlers destroying the oceans in Sierra Leone; adventuring from London to Chile without using Fossil Fuels are just some of the amazing “Nature focused” adventures James Levelle has documented in his lifetime. In his “Race for Future” adventure, … More EP#36 – The Human Spirit & Adventures in Nature with James Levelle
I first met Scott when I stayed at his farm, Gabalah Syntropic Farm, in Northern NSW in 2019. I had the opportunity to plant a new crop row, or what we call Consortium in Syntropic Agroforestry. In those few days I was there I learnt a lot about the practical side of Syntropic Agroforestry. I … More EP#34 – Syntropic Agroforestry with Scott Hall
I recently read an article titled “Children raised in greener areas have a higher IQ” it said that “The analysis of more than 600 children aged 10-15 showed a 3% increase in the greenness of their neighbourhood raised their IQ score by an average of 2.6 points. The effect was seen in both richer and … More EP#33 – Children grown up around Nature are more intelligent
Life is shifting and changing… I wanted to share with you some updates and adventures of what may be coming up for Thriving with Nature It’s a short episode, but one to join in and be a part of a new adventure with me… Join the conversation and share your thought! Learn more: https://thrivingwithnature.com Watch on … More EP#32 – Looking for Land
Buckminster Fuller said “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something build a model that makes the existing model obsolete” The world right now is at extremes… we have states in tight lockdown and some places walking around freely. There is fear and there is anger about the way things are. … More Ep#31 – Building a new Model with Permaculture
Imagine slowly waking to the sounds of tropical birds whistling and chattering away to each other. You step outside onto the balcony and sit in the daybed and watch as the mist rises and the green jungle glistens in the sun. The serenity is palpable and you can feel your whole body calm and feel … More Ep#30 – Bali Eco Lodge: A Modern Paradise Thriving Seamlessly with Nature
It all starts with food. Humans have been connecting and gathering around meals for centuries. We all have to eat and what better way is to do it in a community. So, in this time of social distancing, if you want to start bringing people back together, why not start with food? Permacare have a … More Ep#29 – Connecting Back to Food & Community
“As it turns out, the vast majority of bacteria in the soil and in our bodies benefit us. And throughout the history of life on land, microbes repeatedly deconstructed every piece of organic matter on the planet—leaves, branches, and bones—fashioning new life from the dead. Yet our relationship with the hidden half of nature remains … More Ep#28 – The Hidden Half of Nature
Buying fruits and vegetables is something we do every day. What if doing the same thing could actually reverse climate change, improve your health and help change the entire food system? If there was a device that could tell you which fruits or vegetables had the highest nutrition, then you would naturally buy them. That … More Ep#27 – Changing The Food System for The Better
