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Feral by Design | The Biomimicry Podcast

Pia Williams
Biomimicry
Christmas
Nature
Crabs
Family Gatherings
Magpies
Hermit Crabs
Cuttlefish
Design
Communication
Peacock
Ocean
Conflict Management
Behavior Patterns
Science
Lyrebird
Tiktok
Evolution
Blue-Tongue Lizard
Octopuses

Feral by Design is a practical biomimicry podcast hosted by Australian innovation strategist Pia Williams that steals nature’s smartest strategies for human chaos.

What if a better way through a problem, from product and process innovation to workplace burnout, communication bottlenecks and creative blocks, could be found by bringing human insight and biology together?

Across 3.8 billion years, ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes28Foundeda year ago
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Surprising

    Well done Pia, waiting for Season 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattWill56
    Australia9 months ago
  • Clever, funny & practical

    I work in the corporate world and am also a passionate lover of nature, especially animals. I absolutely love how this podcast seamlessly combines both worlds, cleverly highlighting that nature really does own the patent — and we simply get to copy it. The short anecdotal stories with a touch of humour uses the natural world to explain business principles in a way that truly makes sense. Every episode offers a fresh insight, and you always come away having learned something new. Highly recommend... more

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    5
    Just-Saying369
    Australia9 months ago
  • “Scary as a chopstick”😆👏🏻

    I just listened to the magpie conflict one and just love how your mind works! Thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting something just a bit different. Refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallP91
    Australia10 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Well done Pia love this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ange bayside
    Australia10 months ago
  • Loving this!

    Such interesting topics and conveyed with humour and brilliant storytelling plus the real bonus … I am learning a lot!

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    5
    KoibyAus
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners praise the blend of science and storytelling and its practical biomimicry takeaways.
The show is appreciated for turning complex biology into usable design and organizational advice.
Fans enjoy the witty, personal storytelling style that keeps topics engaging while informative.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#136
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Arab Emirates/Science/Nature
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#22
Netherlands/Science/Nature
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#108
Mexico/Science/Nature
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#126
United Arab Emirates/Science
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#157
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The show consistently translates natural strategies into practical guidance for human systems, using biomimicry to solve messy real-world problems. Across episodes, listeners are treated to stories that blend personal experience with science, paired with clear takeaways on resilience, leadership, and design. Expect thoughtful dives into topics like injury recovery, organizational dynamics, and safety, all through concrete creature-inspired frameworks. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex science, a storytelling style that balances humor with hands-on lessons, and recurring themes around systems thinking and sustainable design that appeal to designers, engineers, and business leaders alike.

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