Welcome to 2023! After a short break, I'm so excited to bring you more conversations with incredible people this year, starting with a wonderful friend of mine, Blair Beattie.

Blair is the Founder of Farmer's Footprint Australia, which is a not-for-profit that gives voice to Australia's regenerative food story, and inspires, educates, and supports farmers to integrate regenerative practices.

Farmer’s Footprint Australia shares a vision with its sister organisation, Farmer’s Footprint US, which was co-founded by Dr Zach Bush and works collaboratively to create global programs and initiatives that support the regeneration of human and planetary health.

Blair is a great conversationalist and, as usual, this conversation is wide-ranging covering topics from the impacts of industrial agriculture, the story of glyphosate, and the commodification of our food system, right through to Blair's spiritual experiences with plant medicines, and how these experiences can give us a glimpse into a world bigger than ourselves.

And one of the core essences of this convo was the metaphor that regenerative farming is for our daily lives; just like when tending a landscape we need to shift our focus from extracting a yield to cultivating the soil and creating conditions for growth to occur... how can we create the conditions in our lives for growth to happen, naturally, as the path of least resistance?

Enjoy

Welcome to 2023! After a short break, I'm so excited to bring you more conversations with incredible people this year, starting with a wonderful friend of mine, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harvest_regen/">Blair Beattie</a>.
Blair is the Founder of <a href="http://farmersfootprint.org.au/">Farmer's Footprint Australia</a>, which is a not-for-profit that gives voice to Australia's regenerative food story, and inspires, educates, and supports farmers to integrate regenerative practices.
Farmer’s Footprint Australia shares a vision with its sister organisation, Farmer’s Footprint US, which was co-founded by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/">Dr Zach Bush</a> and works collaboratively to create global programs and initiatives that support the regeneration of human and planetary health.
Blair is a great conversationalist and, as usual, this conversation is wide-ranging covering topics from the impacts of industrial agriculture, the story of glyphosate, and the commodification of our food system, right through to Blair's spiritual experiences with plant medicines, and how these experiences can give us a glimpse into a world bigger than ourselves.
And one of the core essences of this convo was the metaphor that regenerative farming is for our daily lives; just like when tending a landscape we need to shift our focus from extracting a yield to cultivating the soil and creating conditions for growth to occur... how can we create the conditions in our lives for growth to happen, naturally, as the path of least resistance?
Enjoy

The Overview Effect is the paradigm shift astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space; where their outlook on life changes, they experience an emotional and spiritual transformation, and they return to Earth profoundly connected to Nature and humanity.

What would our world look like if we lived from the perspective of this ‘Overview Effect’? Join James Perrin as he speaks with influential thinkers, environmentalists, humanitarians, & entrepreneurs to explore the moments in their lives that have shaped the way they see the world, their stories of awakening and transformation, and ultimately, how these moments have influenced the impact they're seeking to create in their lives.

In a world that faces endless crises (climate, wealth inequality, homelessness, health, racial injustice, and so much more), this podcast asks "What if we all experienced our own moments of transformation? What if the most pertinent crisis, that underpinned all of the others that we face, is that of our own consciousness and morality?"

The Overview Effect is the paradigm shift astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space; where their outlook on life changes, they experience an emotional and spiritual transformation, and they return to Earth profoundly connected to Nature and humanity.
What would our world look like if we lived from the perspective of this &lsquo;Overview Effect&rsquo;? Join James Perrin as he speaks with influential thinkers, environmentalists, humanitarians, &amp; entrepreneurs to explore the moments in their lives that have shaped the way they see the world, their stories of awakening and transformation, and ultimately, how these moments have influenced the impact they're seeking to create in their lives.
In a world that faces endless crises (climate, wealth inequality, homelessness, health, racial injustice, and so much more), this podcast asks "What if we all experienced our own moments of transformation? What if the most pertinent crisis, that underpinned all of the others that we face, is that of our own consciousness and morality?"

The Overview Effect with James Perrin

The Overview Effect is the paradigm shift astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space; where their outlook on life changes, they experience an emotional and spiritual transformation, and they return to Earth profoundly connected to Nature and humanity. What would our world look like if we lived from the perspective of this ‘Overview Effect’?

Join James Perrin as he speaks with influential thinkers, environmentalists, humanitarians, & entrepreneurs to explore the moments in their lives that have shaped the way they see the world, their stories of awakening and transformation, and ultimately, how these moments have influenced the impact they're seeking to create in their lives.

In a world that faces endless crises (climate, wealth inequality, homelessness, health, racial injustice, and so much more), this podcast asks "What if we all experienced our own moments of transformation? What if the most pertinent crisis, that underpinned all of the others that we face, is that of our own morality?"

 

The Overview Effect is the paradigm shift astronauts experience when viewing Earth from space; where their outlook on life changes, they experience an emotional and spiritual transformation, and they return to Earth profoundly connected to Nature and humanity. What would our world look like if we lived from the perspective of this &lsquo;Overview Effect&rsquo;?
Join James Perrin as he speaks with influential thinkers, environmentalists, humanitarians, &amp; entrepreneurs to explore the moments in their lives that have shaped the way they see the world, their stories of awakening and transformation, and ultimately, how these moments have influenced the impact they're seeking to create in their lives.
In a world that faces endless crises (climate, wealth inequality, homelessness, health, racial injustice, and so much more), this podcast asks "What if we all experienced our own moments of transformation? What if the most pertinent crisis, that underpinned all of the others that we face, is that of our own morality?"
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Blair Beattie sees a regeneration of human and planetary health

I have an incredible guest for you today.

Joost Bakker is many things. He’s an artist, a florist, a restauranteur, designer, entrepreneur, father, and so much more, but most of all he is an inspiration.

Joost’s projects over the years have continued to capture our imagination about better ways in which we could be living in this world.

Whether that’s through zero waste restaurants, completely rethinking building designs, or integrating food and living systems, Joost’s projects are known for their incredible impact and sheer audacity.

One of most recent projects was Future Food System in the Fed Square; a zero-waste, sustainably built and operated building in the heart of Melbourne CBD which grew its own food on site for the chefs that inhabited it and cooked there, and it was fucking EPIC. If you didn’t get a chance to see it or hear much about it, you’re in luck, because his documentary, ‘Greenhouse by Joost’ is out this week in cinemas across the country, which you should definitely check out.

In this conversation we talk about a whole lot of topics including Joost’s inspirations for his work, his stories from travelling the world, the impacts of the modern world on human health, the idea that technology will save us, our human tendencies towards comfort and convenience, and so much more.

But the essence of this conversation, and what all of Joost’s projects show, is that we don’t have to wait for, or demand other people to, change. In Joost’s words: “No revolution started with a politician”. If we want to create a better world, we need to be better. And it’s not only possible; it’s the only way.

I have an incredible guest for you today.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joostbakker/?hl=en">Joost Bakker</a> is many things. He’s an artist, a florist, a restauranteur, designer, entrepreneur, father, and so much more, but most of all he is an inspiration.
Joost’s projects over the years have continued to capture our imagination about better ways in which we could be living in this world.
Whether that’s through zero waste restaurants, completely rethinking building designs, or integrating food and living systems, Joost’s projects are known for their incredible impact and sheer audacity.
One of most recent projects was <a href="https://www.futurefoodsystem.com/">Future Food System</a> in the Fed Square; a zero-waste, sustainably built and operated building in the heart of Melbourne CBD which grew its own food on site for the chefs that inhabited it and cooked there, and it was fucking EPIC. If you didn’t get a chance to see it or hear much about it, you’re in luck, because his documentary, ‘<a href="https://www.madmanfilms.com.au/greenhouse-by-joost/">Greenhouse by Joost</a>’ is out this week in cinemas across the country, which you should definitely check out.
In this conversation we talk about a whole lot of topics including Joost’s inspirations for his work, his stories from travelling the world, the impacts of the modern world on human health, the idea that technology will save us, our human tendencies towards comfort and convenience, and so much more.
But the essence of this conversation, and what all of Joost’s projects show, is that we don’t have to wait for, or demand other people to, change. In Joost’s words: “No revolution started with a politician”. If we want to create a better world, we need to be better. And it’s not only possible; it’s the only way.

Joost Bakker sees the power of art to inspire a better world

Today I am excited to bring you a very interesting conversation indeed, with safe technology advocate and founder of We Are Not Sam, Rinat Strahlhofer.

Obviously, the endless march of technological progress has and continues to bring us many amazing benefits in life. But we seem to be in a stage now where technological changes are being implemented so rapidly and with such complexity, that we’re seeing either horrific societal impacts (like the psychological problems with social media), or we’re just seeing the flat out misuse and corruption of certain technologies by governments and corporations.

In a world of cyber attacks, data farming, surveillance, and intrusive technologies (such as facial recognition scanning), we can’t keep up with the role and impact of tech in our lives.

Well, this is what Rinat speaks to as an advocate for safe technology use, who asks ‘What is an appropriate relationship with, and approach to, technology?'

Rinat shares her personal story from being a young marketer within Telstra, on a corporate career trajectory and being part of the rollout of 3G wireless network. Through that she saw the haphazard and frankly, unsafe way we approaching technological advancements in our society, which led her to want to use her voice to stand up for what she believes in.

In this conversation Rinat shares a bunch of specific industry information such as the way in which technology standards are set and tested, and some of the practical dangers of being constantly exposed to electromagnetic frequencies.

And much more than that, Rinat sheds light on the mental, emotional, and psychological problems that we’re just not talking enough about; like the fact that we’re just so addicted to and reliant on our phones to the point where can feel ‘naked’ without them.

We talk about A LOT of things in this episode, ranging from manipulative marketing tactics, cognitive dissonance, the lack of the precautionary principle, conspiracy theories, the growing influence of big tech, dopamine addictions, being apocoloptimists, and so much more.

But the essence of this conversation is that we don't need to be asleep at the wheel, mindlessly scrolling our way through life. We can choose HOW we want to interact with the world around us (natural or engineered) in a discerning and meaningful way, and then take steps towards that, together.

I think you'll find it fascinating and empowering, just like I did.

Today I am excited to bring you a very interesting conversation indeed, with safe technology advocate and founder of <a href="https://wearenotsam.com/">We Are Not Sam</a>, Rinat Strahlhofer.
Obviously, the endless march of technological progress has and continues to bring us many amazing benefits in life. But we seem to be in a stage now where technological changes are being implemented so rapidly and with such complexity, that we’re seeing either horrific societal impacts (like the psychological problems with social media), or we’re just seeing the flat out misuse and corruption of certain technologies by governments and corporations.
In a world of cyber attacks, data farming, surveillance, and intrusive technologies (such as facial recognition scanning), we can’t keep up with the role and impact of tech in our lives.
Well, this is what Rinat speaks to as an advocate for safe technology use, who asks ‘What is an appropriate relationship with, and approach to, technology?'
Rinat shares her personal story from being a young marketer within Telstra, on a corporate career trajectory and being part of the rollout of 3G wireless network. Through that she saw the haphazard and frankly, unsafe way we approaching technological advancements in our society, which led her to want to use her voice to stand up for what she believes in.
In this conversation Rinat shares a bunch of specific industry information such as the way in which technology standards are set and tested, and some of the practical dangers of being constantly exposed to electromagnetic frequencies.
And much more than that, Rinat sheds light on the mental, emotional, and psychological problems that we’re just not talking enough about; like the fact that we’re just so addicted to and reliant on our phones to the point where can feel ‘naked’ without them.
We talk about A LOT of things in this episode, ranging from manipulative marketing tactics, cognitive dissonance, the lack of the precautionary principle, conspiracy theories, the growing influence of big tech, dopamine addictions, being apocoloptimists, and so much more.
But the essence of this conversation is that we don't need to be asleep at the wheel, mindlessly scrolling our way through life. We can choose HOW we want to interact with the world around us (natural or engineered) in a discerning and meaningful way, and then take steps towards that, together.
I think you'll find it fascinating and empowering, just like I did.

Rinat Strahlhofer sees the humanity in a tech-obsessed world

My guest today, Benjamin Berry, is a Wim Hof trained breath work instructor who has had a variety of roles in emergency response and rescue operations. In today's episode, Benny shares not one but two incredible stories of transformation and growth.

The first story is of his own personal health journey and his challenges with pain, that led him to embodiment and breathwork, and just some outcomes that will just blow you away. 

We talk about the amazing physiological, mental, and emotional benefits of this work and more than that, the unquantifiable and intrinsic benefits that we just FEEL doing this work. 

Like many things in life this work opened Benny up to seeing the world in a different way, and he shares that “we can’t heal the physical body until we heal all of the other parts of the body first”.

The second story he shares is of his experience during the floods here in Northern NSW in February and March this year. During this time Benny found himself right in the middle of rescue efforts, leaning on his former background in this area, and he kind of became the reluctant face of the civilian-led rescue operations in the media. He shares what happened during this time, how his message was skewed by much of the media, and how this ultimately led to an outflowing of generosity from across the country shortly after.

The through line between these two stories is returning to ourselves. From the incredible healing benefits of the breath and our ability to look after ourselves, we can also create community that looks after one another. And this is exactly what Benny does in his work.

We recorded this conversation in Newrybar hall on Bundjalung land right after one of Benny’s ‘Conscious Club’ breath and ice sessions. I was freezing and still shivering for much of this conversation, and I enjoyed every bit of it nonetheless, and I know you will too.

My guest today, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/your.mate.benny/">Benjamin Berry</a>, is a Wim Hof trained breath work instructor who has had a variety of roles in emergency response and rescue operations. In today's episode, Benny shares not one but two incredible stories of transformation and growth.
The first story is of his own personal health journey and his challenges with pain, that led him to embodiment and breathwork, and just some outcomes that will just blow you away. 
We talk about the amazing physiological, mental, and emotional benefits of this work and more than that, the unquantifiable and intrinsic benefits that we just FEEL doing this work. 
Like many things in life this work opened Benny up to seeing the world in a different way, and he shares that “we can’t heal the physical body until we heal all of the other parts of the body first”.
The second story he shares is of his experience during the floods here in Northern NSW in February and March this year. During this time Benny found himself right in the middle of rescue efforts, leaning on his former background in this area, and he kind of became the reluctant face of the civilian-led rescue operations in the media. He shares what happened during this time, how his message was skewed by much of the media, and how this ultimately led to an outflowing of generosity from across the country shortly after.
The through line between these two stories is returning to ourselves. From the incredible healing benefits of the breath and our ability to look after ourselves, we can also create community that looks after one another. And this is exactly what Benny does in his work.
We recorded this conversation in Newrybar hall on Bundjalung land right after one of Benny’s ‘Conscious Club’ breath and ice sessions. I was freezing and still shivering for much of this conversation, and I enjoyed every bit of it nonetheless, and I know you will too.

Blair Beattie sees a regeneration of human and planetary health

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