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Lifeworlds

Alexa Firmenich
Nature
Climate Change
Speculative Design
Superflux
Mary Oliver
Imagination
Plant Intelligence
Ecological Restoration
Food
Meditation
Mindfulness
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism
Lifeworlds
Thich Nhat Hanh
Water
Moncaya
Plant Neurobiology
Poetry
Virtual Reality

Lifeworlds is an intimate dialogue with our planet’s ecologies and with those who are translators and bridges between the human and beyond-human.

Our guests are farmers, lawyers, scientists, investors, indigenous scholars, artists, and many more — with them, we explore the mindsets, skills and actions required to forge deep connections with nature and to enter into close relationship with the life... more

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Today’s episode explores a simple but urgent question: is our education system still fit for the world we’re entering? Climate disruption, AI, and uncertainty demand new forms of education fit for complexity and change.

A rich lineage of alternative... more

This Lifeworlds episode is a devotional journey into the work of Rainer Maria Rilke, the lyrical German poet of thresholds and embracing transformations.

Through readings of his most luminous poems and writings, we explore how Rilke guides us delici... more

In this episode, we explore the role of theatre and empathy in transforming worldviews. Dr. Dylan McGarry is one of the founders of Empatheatre, a South African theatre-making company and methodology that turns research and storytelling into living s... more

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Plotkin, founder of Animas Valley Institute. Over the past 40 years, Bill has developed intricate, nature-based models of human development and education that challenge dominant psychological frameworks and invit... more

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Ben Rawlence
Award-winning writer and activist
Black Mountains College
Episode: 34. Black Mountains College: Rethinking Education for Our Times
Dr. Dylan McGarry
Co-founder of Empatheatre, focusing on empathy and collective transformation through theatre.
Empatheatre
Episode: 33. Empatheatre: Social Sculpture & Feeling Across Worlds
Bill Plotkin
Founder of the Animas Valley Institute and an expert in depth psychology and ecological development.
Animas Valley Institute
Episode: 32. Depth Psychology and Soul Initiation – with Bill Plotkin from Animas Valley Institute
Willem Ferwerda
A Dutch ecologist and entrepreneur, and the founder of Commonland.
Commonland
Episode: 31. Holistic Landscape Restoration and Inspirational Returns – with Willem Ferwerda from Commonland
Alexandra ahlay Blakely
Artist and communal grief facilitator
Episode: 30. Grief, Song and Ceremonies of Mourning - with Alexandra “ahlay” Blakey
Dr. Mackenzie Hall
Doctor of traditional and classical Chinese medicine, specializing in functional medicine.
Episode: 27. The Ecology Of Health - with Dr. Mackenzie Hall
Anab Jain
Co-founder of Superflux, a design and experiential futures company focusing on speculative design and participatory experiences.
Superflux
Episode: 26. Speculative Designs & Embodied Imaginations - with Superflux
Martin Wikelski
Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and Honorary Professor of Ornithology at the University of Constance.
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Episode: 25. The Connected Wild: Earth’s Internet of Animals - with Dr. Martin Wikelski
Pella Thiel
Maverick ecologist, farmer, and author
Centre for Environment and Development Studies at Uppsala University
Episode: 24. Guardians of the Earth: The Rise of Ecocide Law - with Pella Thiel

Host

Alexa Permanish
Host of Lifeworlds who facilitates deep and meaningful conversations around the intersections of humanity and nature, inviting various experts and thought leaders to share their insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • totally amazed

    Thank you Alexa!

    I share the questions that you’re asking and I love who you get to talk with. 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petercanuma
    Germany7 months ago
  • Highly recommended!

    One of my podcast discoveries of 2023! A deeply moving series of conversations in and around animism, animal behaviour, the kingdom of fungi, the rights of rivers and landscapes by Alexa and her guests, who care so tenderly for the other beings with whom we are supposed to be sharing the planet with. Voiced delicately and powerfully with clarity, depth and spiritual maturity.

    I agree with Kristine Tompkins (episode from 2 August 2022) when she says that it was stunning “how [Alexa] had advanced... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tuttobenner
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The best podcast I know

    Thank you for this amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1e1a
    Germany2 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Thoughtful interviews that open my eyes to new ways of seeing the world. Hands down my favorite podcast right now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lgerbs01
    United States3 years ago
  • Looking forward to the rest of the season

    I’m really enjoying the mix of guests and the breadth and depth of the questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    underwhelmed__
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deeply moving series of conversations about nature, community, and interconnectedness.
Many listeners find the podcast to be a favorite source of inspiration and knowledge, often highlighting its unique ability to engage with complex themes.
Audience members often express gratitude for the host's thoughtful interviews and ability to draw emotional insights from guests.
There is a notable admiration for the diversity and depth of topics covered, often reflecting transformative perspectives.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#67
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#48
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#189
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#35
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#56
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#148
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34. Black Mountains College: Rethinking Education for Our Times
Q: What does it mean to have ecological imagination?
It's about putting on ecological goggles and understanding our role within the ecosystem, as well as how we can create a more harmonious relationship with our environment.
34. Black Mountains College: Rethinking Education for Our Times
Q: How do you address the conversation about the world's changing future with youth?
It's crucial to tell the truth, be vulnerable, and acknowledge uncertainty as we navigate this complex world together with our children.
34. Black Mountains College: Rethinking Education for Our Times
Q: What do you think is actually the role of university at this time and in this planetary moment versus perhaps 50 years ago?
The role of universities today is to critically assess the purpose of education and to reimagine its mission in light of ecological and societal challenges, moving away from profit-driven objectives.
32. Depth Psychology and Soul Initiation – with Bill Plotkin from Animas Valley Institute
Q: What did you mean by psychology became divorced from ecology, and why was that sort of deviation not a positive thing?
Bill explains that Western civilization has been divorced from ecology, which undermines our cultural understanding of humanity's connection to the Earth community.
31. Holistic Landscape Restoration and Inspirational Returns – with Willem Ferwerda from Commonland
Q: What do you think has been the hardest part for people coming from a technocratic background?
Willem emphasizes the need to say no to those who only think in terms of technical solutions and highlights the importance of integrating the spiritual dimension in the restoration process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeworlds

What is Lifeworlds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on fostering deep connections between humanity and the intricacies of the natural world. Topics often include ecological awareness, empathy, emotional healing, and the roles of various professions in advocating for environmental restoration. The dialogues frequently feature a diverse range of guests, including artists, scientists, and indigenous scholars, making the conversations rich and multifaceted. Unique perspectives on interconnectedness and restoring relationships with the earth are highlighted, underscoring the importance of shifting human consciousness toward holistic understanding and community engagement. Overall, it offers listeners a chance to reflect on their role in a larger ecological narrative, blending ... more

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Recent guests on Lifeworlds include:

1. Ben Rawlence
2. Dr. Dylan McGarry
3. Bill Plotkin
4. Willem Ferwerda
5. Alexandra ahlay Blakely
6. Dr. Mackenzie Hall
7. Anab Jain
8. Martin Wikelski

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