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Earth Converse Podcast

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Welcome to the #earthconversepodcast. A unique contribution to the life-affirming narrative of our times. Where we explore our conversations and relationships with the earth. All in the hope of inspiring a deeper connection with ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home.An anthology of 50 episodes, it is an eclectic and empowering mix of stories, perspectives and practices. (It also includes a bonus series of future visualisations) Spread the seeds and share the podcast and your learnings.Brought to you by Penelope Mavor, leadership coach and founder of Earth Converse.

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Episodes

  1. Bonus Series: Visualizing your future self

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization helps you access your future self.…

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  2. Bonus Series: Visualizing Family

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization honours families. Our family. Our...

  3. Bonus Series: Visualizing our own death

    This #earthconversevisualization focuses on our own death. Maybe not something you want to think about let alone visualize but ‘our death is the most important fact of our life’ (Ray Hillis quoting on the #earthconversepodcast) To contemplate our death is an empowering and liberating act of...

  4. Bonus Series: The Awakened Feminine (Medicine Woman)

    If ever there was a time for awakening the feminine within, it is now, is it not? This visualization builds on conversations I had with Gemma Polo (episode 7) and Sophia Style (episode 35) from Mujer Cíclica/Cyclical Woman© on the #earthconversepodcast. It includes: 0:00-2:26 An introduction to...

  5. Bonus Series: Visualising nature connectedness

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization takes us back to basics about our...

  6. Bonus Series: Visualizing the communities we want

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization is focusing on the community and...

  7. Bonus Series: Visualizing Industrial Healing

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization is focusing on industry healing...

  8. Bonus Series: Visualising a life-enhancing-life biosphere

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization honours our biosphere, and…

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  9. Bonus Series: The climate we want visualization

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization focuses on climate, and…

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  10. Bonus Series: Planet Earth Visualization

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This visualization focuses on planet earth wrapped in...

  11. Bonus Series: Future Cities Visualization

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. This one focuses on visualizing future cities....

  12. Bonus Series: Earth Converse Future Visualizations: an introduction

    Following on from the 50 episode-rich anthology of the #earthconversepodcast, Earth Converse offers a bonus series of future visualizations. To help us step into life-affirming futures for ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home. Resources: Original blog posting and invitation to the...

  13. Earth Converse Trailer

    Launched on Earth Day 2020 the #earthconversepodcast is a unique contribution to the life-affirming narrative of our times. An anthology of 50 episodes, it is an eclectic and empowering mix of stories, perspectives and practices. 35 contributors from 15 different countries, ranging in age from 10...

  14. Episode 50: Naturing Our Mind Is A Political Act

    Celebrating and concluding an #earthconversepodcast ‘package’ of 50 episodes, Penelope Mavor founder of Earth Converse weaves contributor input and (and some others) to introduce the concept that… Naturing Our Mind Is A Political Act. What that may be and how to go about it. And then, a sacred...

  15. Episode 49: Martina Tadli, natural resourcing

    What is your ‘covid inspired’ nature re-connection story? In this week’s #earthconversepodcast, communication coach and facilitator Martina Tadli articulates what many people have experienced in this ‘covid time’..a story of reconnecting with nature. Even those who don’t have easy access to it.…

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  16. Episode 48: Nando García Ferreiro, experienced beginner

    To what end? Nando has been on an existential inquiry since childhood. Which has led to an ‘obsession of competence’, to prepare for judgement and be in service to others. A path which has included being the Director of Health and Wellbeing with the European Commission. And confirmed by the death...

  17. Episode 47: Mirjam Wagner, with yin for life

    How are you embracing life? Wild wise woman Mirjam Wagner, who is committed to her soul path and in helping others, has just released her book Yin For Life. We delve into her writing journey “another round of healing”, as itself an example of embracing the yin and the yang. And resonating deeply...

  18. Episode 46: Emilie Janda, with art.body.mind

    What is your intuition intention? If you have been tuning into the #earthconversepodcast, you will know that intuition is a key theme. And in this week’s episode, we have the joy of Emilie Janda, who with her colleague Lena through their beautiful offerings at Art.Body.Mind help people access…

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  19. Episode 45: Penelope Mavor, weaving stories

    What background stories do you weave? Turning the tables in this #earthconversepodcast episode, dear friend Susanne Haegele (guest on episode 31) interviews me, your podcast host. I did not know what she was going to ask. But she said she had some magnificent questions. And that she did. Around…

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  20. Episode 44: Belief in potential

    Are you are believer in potential? An offering for you to contemplate on your belief in potential of the other, of humanity (and thereby yourself). With a little bit of help from nature, some stories and a few reflective questions. Episode Extras Livingston, J. S (1969) Pygamalion in Management,...

  21. Episode 43: Jonathan Stevens, amongst leaders

    What is your people and place lifeline? Based on an exercise we often ask leaders to undertake, I asked fellow consultant and geographer Jonathan Stevens to talk us through his lifeline: those significant moments where he has deepened his connection with himself, others and the earth. Here he is...

  22. Episode 42: Jean-Claude Pierre, an enlightened executive

    How are you thinking differently? Jean-Claude Pierre is not your typical chemical industry leader I would suggest. In the industry, following the legacy of his grandfather, it was through an encounter with Natural Step founder Karl-Henrik Robèrt that he realized the harm it creates in the world,...

  23. Episode 41: A Soulcraft practice

    What are your practices to explore your soul’s mysteries? Following on the previous episode with Bill Plotkin, I offer one of his soulcraft practices for you to reflect on and experiment with. Specifically, the practice of ‘symbolic artwork’, featured in his 2003 book Soulcraft. EPISODE EXTRAS…

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  24. Episode 40: Bill Plotkin, Cocoon Weaver

    When will you take the descent to soul? The 40th episode of the #earthconversepodcast is with (my rockstar equivalent!) visionary eco-psychologist Bill Plotkin. Bill is a soul initiation guide and “agent of death’, and founder of Animas Valley Institute. For over 40 years he has accompanied...

  25. Episode 39: Maria Alvarez, just being

    How are you landing? To add to your own experiences and contemplations, tune into our 39th #earthconversepodcast episode with the glorious 39yearold Maria. Am so happy that this podcast can be a new gateway for her to share her presence, deep questions and wise perspectives with the world. A...

  26. Episode 38, Emma Taylor, eARTh lover

    What is your knowing? Love is responsible for many things, and in this week’s episode of the #earthconversepodcast, Emma Taylor tells us the story that took her from the wilds of Wales to the industrial heartland of England. We talk about her human relations journey working in the automobile...

  27. Episode 37: Pauline Scanlon, little big choices

    What choices are you making? Being labelled with an ‘incurable illness’ Pauline Scanlon has sought ways to look after herself and make choices about her own healing. To learn about discernment and seek what feels congruent for her. For the last 20 years she has chosen to follow her mentor...

  28. Episode 36: Ceremony

    What ceremonies do you long for? In this #earthconversepodcast, I bring in the importance of ceremony in our lives..and the lack of it during Covid19 times (and in organisations generally). And I offer the nourishing inspiring practice of self-generated ceremonies. Such as the Imbolc ceremony...

  29. Episode 35: Sophia Style, cyclical woman

    What cycles are you recognizing and honoring within you? Sophia Style is this week’s #earthconversepodcast guest. She founded Mujer Ciclica, to ‘share with women what helped me to live in a more accepting and loving way to myself as a woman’. A student of anthropology, it was healing her own...

  30. Episode 34: Luigi Viscardi, ethical entrepreneur

    What are you selling? And learning? I met Luigi as a volunteer on a Vipassana mediation retreat. He was having a year off from an intensive career in the humanitarian sector to reset and think about his life. He went on to study Sustainability in Sweden, and after another humanitarian mission,...

  31. Episode 33: Julia Middleton, a visionary

    What vision are you putting into action? A special guest to open 2021…Julia Middleton, founder of international leadership organisation Common Purpose, and more recently Women Emerging from Isolation. With a profound interest in human beings, and with her 'eyes on the hills and feet on the…

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  32. Episode 32: Future Self

    Who is your future self? To help welcome a new year (or any moment), I bring in 4 ways to explore our future self. · Visualization, drawing from sports psychologist Charlie Unwin · A future self and planet contemplation inspired by meditator Tara Brach · A reflection inspired by Sufi Poet Hafiz ·...

  33. Episode 31: Susanne Haegele, responsible citizen

    Where are you putting the responsibility for your wellbeing? European yoga teacher, translator, and writer – and friend Susanne Haegele is this week’s #earthconversepodcast guest. Our free flowing conversation, ends up covering 4 areas: Growing up with a European consciousness and confronting her...

  34. Episode 30: B. Lorraine Smith, systems spinner and weaver

    What is your story in the system? This week’s #earthconversepodcast conversation is with B. Lorraine Smith - writer, creator and sustainability consultant. She is also a knitter “more of a spinner”, and a weaver – and a long-distance runner. And she brings this into her work and thinking. She is...

  35. Episode 29: Ray Hillis, a true elder returns

    What realities are you exploring? I feel very grateful that ‘true elder’ Ray Hillis who I interviewed on episode 14 of the #earthconversepodcast, has returned for this courageous conversation. To explore pathways to consciousness, psyche and the soul, focusing on hallucinogenics, art and dreams.…

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  36. Episode 28: The Camel, The Lion and The Child

    What does this story evoke in you? In this #earthconversepodcast episode, I re-tell a story. A short story drawn from Nietzche, retold by Elle Harrison, in her stirring book Wild Courage. EPISODE EXTRAS: Harrison, E. (2011) Wild Courage: A Journey of Transformation for You and Your Business,...

  37. Episode 27: Cori Wright Deily, with hope, faith and courage

    How are you stepping into your wholeness? This week’s #earthconversepodcast guest is Cori Wright Deily, wilderness guide therapist, mum, farmer.. and the 4th member of the Southwest Passage team. And she is stepping into her wholeness and womanhood. She reflects on her first conversation with a...

  38. Episode 26: David Williams, impact maker

    What impact would you like to have? David Williams, founder of independent, multi-award-winning, global people development agency Impact International, is this week’s #earthconversepodcast guest. Dave shares the pivotal impactful moments of his journey so far. All rooted in nature, outdoors and...

  39. Episode 25: The Reset Button

    How do you reset? Building on a theme, this week’s #earthconversepodcast episode is an invitation to reflect on your reset buttons and how they resource you. Including the liberating contemplation that at any time, we can…start again (10ish mins) In exploring resetting, Penelope brings in For You...

  40. Episode 24: Poetry in our lives

    What part does poetry play in your life? In this #earthconversepodcast episode, Penelope explores poetry as an expression of our connection with ourselves, each other and the world. Linking with previous episodes and contributors, she touches on poetry and nature, poetry and leadership, poetry…

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  41. Episode 23: Malu, Tess and Lily, just chatting

    How are you embracing your weirdness? This week’s #earthconversepodcast, I bring in three pre-teen friends Malu, Tess and Lily to talk about their life in Puigpunyent, a little mountain village in the island of Mallorca. We talk about their connection with nature. And their future and the future…

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  42. Episode 22: Calvan Daniels, stepping into adultship

    What is your journey into adultship? Calvan Daniels' story is a beautiful example of a young man tragically losing his dad, and honouring his passing. He talks about how his father’s death became a stepping stone to appreciating life and helping others. “I am walking in his footsteps and creating...

  43. Episode 18: Going Solo In Nature

    What is your experience of going solo in nature? This week’s episode focuses on one of the key invitations of the #earthconversepodcast - to experience being alone in nature. For your healing, growth, inspiration, connection and belonging (17 mins) An exploration that includes acknowledging the...

  44. Episode 21: Jim Marsden, pathfinder

    How do you find alignment? Ambitious, hard-working and an avid learner, Jim was deep in business and strategy in the corporate world of Hewlett-Packard and had a young family. Loving it all and.. finding himself out of alignment. “I could see where it was going and it wasn't great". So he took...

  45. Episode 20: Lynda Aldridge, adventuring together

    How are you living your passions? Lynda Aldridge’s story transverses countries...and continents and is threaded by a passion for the outdoors and for adventuring together. It includes having Table Mountain as a playground, hiking as a fundamental family connector, and the important role of...

  46. Episode 19: Jeannie Daly-Gunter, on the love map

    How do we have more conscious partnerships? Transformative Loving co-founder and author of The Love Map, Jeannie Daly-Gunter is this week's #earthconversepodcast guest. She shares her journey with nature, her conscious relationship with her husband Mark and how nature is the ‘untapped secret of…

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  47. Episode 17: Scot Deily, a doorman to the hotel of infinite possibilities

    When will you invite in your ancestors? Scot Deily is part of my special School of Lost Borders vision guide trio (along with Emerald from Episode 4 and Ray from Episode 14). Liking himself to 'a doorman welcoming people in the hotel of infinite possibilities, that is nature’ – our conversation...

  48. Episode 16: Thurstan Crockett, an elder in training

    What's your path to sustainability? This week’s #earthconversepodcast is with Thurstan Crockett. Who is a coach, retreat leader and sustainability consultant…and a shaman and elder in training. His story starts with bit of a splash at 2 years old and developing a deep sense of connection with...

  49. Episode 15: Jennifer Porter's Self-Reflection article

    By now you will notice that one of the key themes on the #earthconversepodcast is the invitation to self reflect. In recognition that self reflection is indeed hard, Penelope Mavor draws on Jennifer Porter’s 2017 Harvard Business Review article Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection (Even…

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  50. Episode 14: Ray Hillis, a true elder

    What is it to embrace our shadow? I adore this man, Ray Hillis. He has had a profound impact on my life, and I am grateful for his guidance over the years as a depth psychologist, dreamworker and wilderness guide. He is also a Professor Emeritus at California State University, Los Angeles where…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the #earthconversepodcast. A unique contribution to the life-affirming narrative of our times. Where we explore our conversations and relationships with the earth. All in the hope of inspiring a deeper connection with ourselves, each other and the earth that is our home.An anthology of 50 episodes, it is an eclectic and empowering mix of stories, perspectives and practices. (It also includes a bonus series of future visualisations) Spread the seeds and share the podcast and your learnings.Brought to you by Penelope Mavor, leadership coach and founder of Earth Converse.

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