09. Youthful vision and the path to restoration in Lithuania

In this episode, we travel to Lithuania to explore our deep connection to the ground beneath our feet. We begin with the voices of Applied Ecology and Biology students, who reflect on soil as a living ecosystem—the "beginning of life" that cleans our water and sustains our food. They share a vision for an "ecocentric" future where young people reconnect with the earth through community gardens and practical experience. The journey continues at the regenerative farm 'Smėlynė', where Laurynas Kaučikas applies his biological background to heal exhausted land. Moving away from chemical shortcuts, Laurynas explains how he uses the natural instincts of livestock to restore the soil food web and bring biodiversity back to the fields. Together, our guests remind us that soil health is the foundation of animal, plant, and human health—a precious asset we must learn to partner with rather than simply use.