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Big things. Little things.

Sophie Spencer
Climate Change
Permaculture
Birth
Community
The Work That Reconnects
Postpartum Care
Rites Of Passage
Worm Farming
Food Waste
Low Tox Life
Compost
Regeneration
Joanna Macy
Ultra-Processed Foods
Unschooling
Creativity Coaching
Dumbo Feather
Small Giants Academy
Salt Spring Island
Journal Of Small Work

Conversations with inspiring community leaders about the big things they’re doing and the little things that make them who they are.

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Latest Episodes

Tune in today as I sit down with Jodi Wilson @practisingsimplicity, Australian author, yoga teacher, health journalist and mother of four, to discuss her newest release, A Brain That Breathes, essential habits for an overwhelming world. 

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Join in on Book Club Episode #1 as Bec and Sophie discuss Sarah Wilson's newest release "I Eat The Stars: how to live fully and beautifully in a collapsing world". 

Hosted by Sophie Spencer @bigthingslittlethings in conjunction with Bec Shann @think... more

Today I speak with the wonderful Anna Matilda, founder of The Urban Nanna and author of Everyday Permaculture about:

- her upbringing, art, science, culture and worldview;

- Anna's experience of neurodiversity and introduction to permaculture; 

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Season 4, Episode 1 with Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate, discussing her book The Compost Coach.

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Recent Guests

Anna Matilda
The Urban Nanna, author of Everyday Permaculture
The Urban Nanna
Episode: Anna Matilda - The Urban Nanna - Everyday Permaculture
Kate Flood
Author and compost educator known as Compostable Kate
Episode: Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate
Manda Scott
Host of the Accidental Gods podcast; author of the Boudicca novel series; veterinarian and shamanic practitioner
Accidental Gods; mandascot.co.uk; dreamingawake.co.uk
Episode: Christmas Series Part 3, 2023 with Manda Scott of Accidental Gods
Kirsten Bradley
Permaculture educator and doer, writer, grower, and community resilience builder
Milkwood Permaculture
Episode: Christmas Series Part 2, 2023 with Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood
Naomi Chrisoulakis
Postpartum doula and postpartum jeweler, founder of Cocoon By Naomi
Cocoon By Naomi
Episode: What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage? - with Naomi Chrisoulakis, Cocoon By Naomi
Aimee Aroha
Holistic counsellor, transpersonal birth mentor for the childbearing continuum, postpartum care provider
The Stoned Chrysalis (website listed as thestoad chrysalis.com in transcript)
Episode: What if we liberated birth? - with Aimee Aroha, Holistic Counsellor and Transpersonal Birth Mentor
John Seed
Founder of the Rainforest Information Centre
Rainforest Information Centre
Episode: What if we came back to life? Part 2 - with John Seed of the Rainforest Information Centre
Mutima Imani
Social justice visionary, reverend, master trainer and facilitator
Spiral Journey; The Work That Reconnects
Episode: What if we came back to life? Part 1 - with Mutima Imani from Spiral Journey (The Work That Reconnects)
Jane Hilliard
Bachelor of Environmental Design, registered building designer, founder/director at Designful and Homeful
Designful and Homeful
Episode: What if we applied the concept of “enough” when building and designing our homes? - with Jane Hilliard of Designful and Homeful

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Sophie
Host of the show (variously described as host of the show, host of Big Things Little Things, or host of Big Things, Little Things).

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Such a great resource!

    Very happy this podcast is back. Lovely chats with lots of insights. No mask of perfection so it is very relatable and down to earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat______________
    Australia22 days ago
  • Relevant for our times

    I always appreciate hearing Sophie’s guests and always find something relevant to take away. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomato man 1987
    Australiaa month ago
  • The best!

    My all time favourite podcast, so happy to see this back online! I’ve missed it so much. Can’t wait to see what’s next for season 4!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pommegertrude57
    Australiaa month ago
  • Grounded listening in shaky times

    Love these genuine and super relatable convos, they never fail to fill my noggin with shiny nuggets of wisdom. Sophie is such a disarming host who really draws out a different side to her big name guests. I always come home to this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pardalote Payne
    Australiaa month ago

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#50
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#95
New Zealand/Arts

Talking Points

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What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage? - with Naomi Chrisoulakis, Cocoon By Naomi
Q: What does a typical postpartum care plan look like for your clients?
Her approach includes three tiers of support (inner circle, community, professionals), meal trains, freezer prep, and practical services like massage and lactation support to help mothers rest, recover, and bond with their babies.
What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage? - with Naomi Chrisoulakis, Cocoon By Naomi
Q: Could you tell me what led you to work in this area and start Cocoon By Naomi?
Naomi describes a transition from journalism to postpartum work after her own birth experiences, turning toward culturally informed care and eventually building a service that supports mothers in the early postpartum period and beyond.
Jade Miles - Futuresteading
Q: Looking ahead to 2050, what change do you hope to see?
A cultural revolution where people take responsibility for their impact, with localism as the dominant paradigm and greater connection to self, place, and community.
Jade Miles - Futuresteading
Q: How do you handle hypocrisy or public persona vs. private actions?
Being human and honest about limits is essential; you don't have to be perfect, and sharing imperfect actions can still inspire others and deepen resilience.
Jade Miles - Futuresteading
Q: What does abundance look like in your model?
Abundance is redefined as access to healthy food, strong community, and time to nurture relationships; it's about being able to give away surplus and still thrive.

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What is Big things. Little things. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show gathers conversations with community leaders who tackle big societal challenges through hands-on, practical action. Recent episodes center on shifting economic models toward needs-based frameworks, localizing systems for resilience, rethinking housing design to reduce waste, and empowering individuals through creativity, activism, and regenerative living. Guests span farmers, designers, permaculture educators, researchers, and artists, all exploring how small daily choices and community-led initiatives can ripple into broader systemic change. Expect thoughtful critiques of growth-centric models, practical how-tos for sustainable living, and strategies for sustaining activist work without burnout. The show often blends philosophica... more

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Recent guests on Big things. Little things. include:

1. Anna Matilda
2. Kate Flood
3. Manda Scott
4. Kirsten Bradley
5. Naomi Chrisoulakis
6. Aimee Aroha
7. John Seed
8. Mutima Imani

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