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Author of Practicing Simplicity, Jodi Wilson faced a fear of complacently which grew bigger than her fear of change and it prompted her to pack her 4 young chillins into a caravan for a life on the road and the building of a whole new rhythm. Over the coming years, they got comfortable in the discomfort of change, uncertainty and discovered  that the ritual of stirring porridge shouldn’t be underestimated, nor should the  remarkability of the ordinary. She encourages us all to take small steps and make brave choices. We need to step outside our front doors, go for a walk and chat to our neighbours. *Recorded pre federal election Deciding, on a whim to take her 4 children around Australia in a caravanLetting her intuition dominate her decisions towards a leap of faithConsciously close mental tabs Unravelling the sense of obligation to time frames and social normsIf we are privileged enough to make choice, we have a responsibility to make changeWhy it’s important we don't get stuck in our bell jarHow a life on the road in a caravan with 6 people helped refine what we really need in our life.Making conscious decisionsSustainability as humans - constantly running,Creating a life she believed in not one she was wedged intoIntuition led - heart and gut. If it doesn't feel right it can’t be continuedWhy she cant access her intuition or gut instinct if she is anxiousSpending time in nature, barefoot on sand, in deserts, Finding a sense of belonging and connection in ancestral landscapesMaking major decisions via a woven path of experiencesThe romance of a roadtrip was appealing but the reality was that I had to get dirtyYou carry the dirt of your travels are carried in the crevices of your skinReminiscent stories of they’re 2.5 years on the roadSettling in Tassie in a 1950’s bungalowDefining what it is you DO WANTCreating ritual and time for self while on the roadLooking at the stars and basking in the silence of the nightCreating more time in your life because of the choices we’ve madeSimplicity starts where you are with what you have - simplicity is an attitude and a mindsetSimplicity ebbs and flows with the demands of our livesCollective heartache and collective exhaustion We haven't evolved from the primal beings we are but we have been distracted.Nothing gets done unless you take small steps towards itReplacing the perfectionist hurdles of ‘shoulda’ with the compassionate reality of “I will when I can”Feeling like a local when the neighbours stop for a chat and the shop owners know your nameLiving with little and raising her kids to see this gives her hopeReferences Practicing Simplicity  - book, blog and socials of Jodi Wilson Kirsten Bradley Futuresteading conversation Radical Hope Club Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Support the show

SHOW SUMMARY Join Billa, co founder of the Wild School, as we navigate back into our custodial selves. Where we use head, hands & heart to rebuild the connective processes that help us become deeply connected people to place & each other. This process requires us to not only think but to really feel, 'It needs to be remembered in the body at a cellular level. “In our bones as women we have generations of wisdom & the sisterhood brings this to life” 'We are designed to live in tribal sized groups & to take care of country but we lack the skills so it's time to unlearn & relearn.' The right environment will trigger the hard wired settings to make us what we are designed to be & the process of relearning how to live together will be more than just building houses & spaces or owning land.  Billa & her husband Chief have been doing this earth connection & village making work their entire lives & she is measuring her experiences against something in her bones.  She is doing this via 5 sacred pathways - these being food as medicine, nature connection, ceremony & ritual, village making & art is medicine. A pedagogy you cannot be schooled on, you need to embody them through experience. The most potent experience of all she says is to have gratitude for the mother. Us two-legged humans form a story - “we are merely the current fruiting mushroom of the ancestral mycelium”. its time to be reminded of this in our modern day story. Things we chatted about Wildschool Gaia University 8 shields movement - Jon Young Tyson Yinkaporta - right story, wrong story Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes: Moving towards a life that moves in circles rather than being square & rigid - finding the sisterhood, herbal medicine, permaculture. Women need women but we specifically need sisterhood where we share wisdom & DO together - craft, learn, share,  DIY-ing her own home at 24 Intentional communities - are they a study in failure or can we really do this? Permaculture has been foundational alongside womens wisdom Being alive ‘in village’ Finding our way back through the cultural repair journey via the 8 shields movement & the 64 cultural elements Connecting to country to continue as a species Reconciling our history is foundational to rebuilding culture You can’t ground community without the land but you can’t just buy land & assume the community will come - the truth of the land needs to be reconciled.  What we eat is our relationship to the earth mother - it plugs us back in Rebuilding deep connection requires all five sacred pathways to be present Are we existing in captivity Decolonising our body through food  Building next level connection with our ancestors  We’ve stopped knowing our bodies What else comes with your DNA? More than height or eyes colour The humble shall inherit the earth Check in with what your ‘baseline’ is - very high in western culture Taking care of the baseline & being able to appreciate it is freeing because you can let go of the noisy material things which takes up all the space & consume you. White privilege blinkers - question what was taken in order for us to have this Support the show

Sarah Andrews has this way of stripping back the noise & replacing hustle with humility. A gentle woman, who describes herself as '90% introvert', she has crated beautiful spaces by considering them her palette to tell stories  & then inviting in a global community of folk to share her special space. The key, she says, to creating spaces that are warm, nurturing and supportive of the community they are designed to hold, is to be sure that “beautiful is not the ‘budget”. “My plan was to teach a few what I knew and then go sailing but it didn't happen like that because what was being taught was so special & it really did what it said on the box” Today the futuresteading pod invites you to open the box and learn ways to create spaces that nurture togetherness. Things we talked about: Hosting masterclass - Sarahs online program The Poetry of Spaces - Sarah Andrews Captains Rest - Sarah's Accommodation Support the show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Show Notes How a tumultuous life has lead her to creating spaces that make her feel safe Spaces that make you feel the way you want to feel  & be the best we can Finding your medium to create stories - art, verbal words, design, written words, Walking the line of being a hermit that is alone but not wanting to be alone Understanding her ratio for a happy life - for her its 90% introverted Attracting people together but without the obligation of having to hold them all. “I’d found an internal happiness as a host and wanted to gift that to others”  “Hosting & creating spaces is a science which can be broken down into a process? Frustration with the creative world using words that don't have meaningful measure. Building tools that could be taught to people who don't think they're creative. It’s easy to copy something if you've got a big budget but if you’re creating something that’s creative & individual then the real beauty is uncovered “For many reasons captains rest should not have been a success but when it was I was inundated with people asking me to help them do the same for them” Humility in creating a global network of minded individuals  "I don’t have the energy for it to be all about me so it’s lovely to see a community of people connecting from the comfort of my couch" Every year I just do what I can - which is different every year - there’s no strategy but it feels good & works for me. Enough is not about doing more, having more, seeing more, it’s about how much you can give to the world. Building a meaningful community of people she loves & trusts I’m a three friend type of person - they’ve seen me through every part of my life Being part of a community that is protective of one another & generous Inner huddles & outer huddles Our community is a success because it’s genuine - it’s not a side hustle or a business venture - I’d be doing it anyway. The thing that always links to success is ‘realness’ - when it lights up people’s eyes you know it's true. It’s those who have the bravery to follow that A better way of being a community of people interacting with one another is when we sidestep division.  Being led by kindness - one of the hardest but most rewarding things about being alive. Support the show

What if all the memories you made as a kid had been replaced by screens? When an aha moment makes you realise that its time to reframe childhood and embrace an analogue life - one that stimulates creativity, imagination and experiences that instil a need to fight for the natural world over technification.   With a biological need for at least 3 hours outside every day...the time to replace screen time with green time is now. Show notes Feeling like she was failing as a mum Breaking the cycle of raising children on full schedules “Kids are supposed to be outside for 4-6 hours a day when the weather is good” - Charlotte Mason Her first good day as a mum was spent outside as part of a challenge in order to make friends. How outdoor play enhances every development for children which gives lifelong benefits Setting our kids up for success simply by spending time outside Busting screen time statistics On average kids are on screens for 7 hours a day but only outside for 7 minutes 1200 hours a year outside creating  rather than on screen  3 hours of outdoor play for kids of all ages  Keeping children balanced Rescheduling early childhood Raising kids who were ruddy, tough, sleeping better Outdoor play enhances childhood developing in every sense = cognitive, sensorial, emotional Laying the groundwork so they keep it up Play that stretches their body and teaches them to trust their bodies and builds endurance, stamina, alertness Filling our life with the important things first and push out the time that's left over for screens It’s never easy to make this your committed approach but it’s worth it Creating rituals that are intentional The benefits of being uncomfortable Why time slows down when you are doing something new and your senses wake up Building identity via time in the outdoors If they don’t love an analogue life, they won’t fight for it Building a foundation in kids that they can resist the tech pull Success is living a fulfilling life that is balanced, connected, maintained ground on values and illusions but grounded and taken day by day If we live well today then tomorrow will take care of itself Clothes for the season: Wonders of wool to enable the kids to play for so much longer Passing down the things = less stuff Imagination over screens Nature is enough - it meets us all at the stage we are at  Start right now and be happy to bloom at your own pace which follows your instinct Trust your kids to create their own path References 1000 hours outside- book, podcast Charlotte Mason - Childhood educator Balanced and barefoot - Angela Hanson Rewilding the urban soul - Claire Dunn The Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter The singularity is near - Ray Curswhile Support the show

Do you ever feel a profound connection with nature?   Dive into a captivating conversation with Julie Brams - American forest therapy guide and author of "The Nature Embedded Mind". Julie emphasizes the necessity of reclaiming our relationship with nature, "We are never separated from nature; it’s time to reclaim that connection!"  To truly embrace our connection with nature, we must acknowledge the ties that bind us to the Earth and each other. By fostering kinship with the natural world, we can find comfort, wisdom, and healing. Julie's insights remind us that our mental and emotional well-being is intertwined with the health of our planet. As we reclaim our nature-embedded minds, we pave the way for a more harmonious existence with the Earth, ultimately leading to a more just and sustainable world. Throughout the conversation we explore the deep kinship we hold with the natural world and how this connection can lead to healing and understanding. From the emotional landscapes of joy and grief to the transformative power of observation and presence. Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Loved this? Try these: Alice Irene Whitaker - Finding Seeds of Presence in the Woods Leah Rampy - The Trees Teach Resilience, Beginning and Ending in Silence Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about: - Remembering our belonging to land, life, and each other - We are inherently interconnected; separation from nature is a learned narrative that can be unlearned - Reclaiming a nature-embedded way of being is essential for personal and collective healing - Observation, presence, and attentiveness deepen our relationship with the living world - Curiosity and play open pathways for reconnection, learning, and resilience Joy naturally emerges as we reweave ourselves into ecological rhythms Grief is a valid and necessary response to loss, signalling care and commitment to life - Healing the earth and healing ourselves are reciprocal, inseparable processes - A heart-centred approach to relationships strengthens communities and future possibilities Support the show

Today we’re pulling up a chair with Angela Clifford — farmer, food activist & founder of Eat New Zealand — to talk about the stuff that really matters: food, culture, community & the future our kids will inherit. Together we wander through big ideas & very real feelings — from the responsibility of feeding a nation to the grief & hope that come with caring deeply for place. Permaculture principles, family dynamics, natural systems & the wisdom that lives beyond humans all get a look-in. This one’s about finding steadiness in uncertain times & remembering that the way we eat, grow & gather can be an anchor for resilience, connection & joy.  Links You'll Love Eat NZ The Food Farm Loved this ep? Try this one: Osprey Oriel Lake - the story is in our bones Pod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We chatted about: It's not just one person's work; it's a collective responsibility.Feeling a deep sense of obligation for future generations.Natural systems provide inspiration and strength.Small changes can shift large systems.Understanding food systems is crucial for meaningful contributions.Food citizenship empowers individuals to affect change.Cultural acknowledgment is essential in a national context.Permaculture principles guide long-term thinking.Community sufficiency is prioritized over self-sufficiency.Navigating family dynamics requires courage and shared values. Community thrives when the community thrives.In uncertain times, community becomes essential.Grief can lead to meaningful action.Natural landscapes offer grounding and wisdom.Personal experiences shape our understanding of the world.We can make a difference in our local environments.Elders can be found in nature, not just in humans.Facing grief allows for growth and perspective.Connection to the land is vital for our existence.We have a role to play in regeneration.Support the show

Spring is peeking through here in Southern Australia, and today we’re heading into the garden — but not just for veggies. We’re going a little wild for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our guest, Jaclyn Crupi, lifelong gardener and many times author, grew up with her nonna and nonno’s hands-in-the-dirt wisdom. These days, she’s transformed her patch beyond just a productive veggie garden into a thriving sanctuary that welcomes not just humans, but insects, birds, fungi — the whole backyard ecosystem. Whether you’ve got a big block, a small suburban yard, or even just a balcony, Jaclyn’s here to share how messy gardening and even a ‘lizard lounge’ can turn any space into a refuge for wildlife. We chat about why those with their hands in the dirt are  leaving a legacy, telling  stories though our gardening & why we need messy gardens now more than ever. Links to find Jaclyn https://www.jaclyncrupi.com/ Loved this ep? Try another: Natasha Morgan shares her oak and Monkey Puzzle life Pod Partners Rock:  Australian Medicinal Herbs    Discount Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We chatted about: Gardeners leaving legacies for future generationsEmbracing messy spacesLetting go of curationTransitioning our mindsetGardens as analogies for lifeThe importance of biodiversity Support the show

It’s about time Jade Miles takes the mic so we can pick her brain and her heart about ‘huddling’ for the future of all! We chat about what is our ecological work to do, our soul work to do as we come together in all kinds of communities. We decolonise our minds by moving into our hearts: away from extraction and spectacle, toward opulence of the ordinary- soil under nails, soup shared warm, shared conversations around a fire, singing songs as ritual. We name the practices that bind us: huddle, muddle, cuddle- messy, tender, and profoundly effective. Jade’s new book, Huddle, is a field guide for this future: small circles doing big things. Gather often. Trade skills. Move through initiation. Tell truer stories. Let the elders speak. Listen deeply. Make a ritual. Define your enoughness. In a time that worships scale, choose closeness. In a culture that fears the muddle, trust in the huddles!. Because the way we will change the planet is not by shouting across the void but by huddling in, shoulder-to-shoulder, until courage becomes contagious and care becomes the norm. Links You'll Love If Women Rose Rooted - Sharon Blackie -- Duckworth Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about Huddling is about coming together in community.Human interactions can be complex due to trauma and ego.Rituals help fill the gaps in our lives.Understanding our phases of life can guide our growth.Eldership and wisdom sharing.Ancestral connections can deepen our sense of belonging.Enoughness is crucial in a consumer-driven world.We must be mindful of our impact on future generations.Being heart-led creates a different world. Loved this? Try these: Jane Hilliard - "Enough-ness" do you have it? Support the show Support the show

Ever wondered what lines a deer’s stomach? Or how to turn bark into tincture—or tea into a gateway to your primal self? Meet Will and Eva: barefoot, leather-clad rewilders who traded ‘normal’ for firelight, foraging, and full-blown nature immersion. I first met them in a smoky tent at the Off Grid Living Festival—tea in hand, bird calls in the air, and stories thick as eucalyptus sap. Since then, they've taught rewilding workshops at Black Barn Farm and reminded us all just how useless strategic planning feels when someone’s casually tanning a hide next to you. Will’s a youth worker, Eva braved Alone Australia, and together they run Wild Beings—a living, breathing invitation to reconnect with the wildness written in our bones. This one’s part campfire, part gut punch, part call to remember. Let's get barefoot! Links You'll Love Wild beings - Rewilding with Will and Eva Sand talk - Tyson Yunkaporta Emergence Magazine Podcast - is the river alive Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We talked about Rewilding to live in balance with the ecosystem and for us as humans. Going bush to slow right down to ensure the pace stays ‘human’ Grounding through crafts, string bags, leather making, hunting, fire lighting The potency of being fire side to create transformation and to self regulate Becoming a “Hunter” that practices reverence and honouring of a life by using ALL the pieces Remembering ancient skills like tanning, hunting, bone broth making,  Seeking knowledge keepers in all the forms and all the places Will’s love of plants and hunting, Eva’s love of tanning and movement as a catalyst to rewild Why learning these skills is a never ending journey of learning Carving independence within their life of togetherness Why seeing people learn gives eva hope Sustaining ourselves on this continent with wild meat would provide an opportunity for native species to thrive Finding a Sit spot Finding people at the edges Self directed rights of passage Loved this? Try these: Lisa wells - making a life at the end of the world Billa - the woman at the Wild School Support the show

When did having twin basins and three toilets become the norm?  As an architect who bucks the idea of bigger-is-better Jane Hilliard uses the principle of “Enoughness” as a design principle for the built environment. Its better for both the natural environment and the people around us. It allows us to be rich in ways that matter instead of buying into the idea that grandeur will make us happy. For her 'enough' looks like going out into her  backyard supermarket garden  picking something and cooking it. Its also having outdoor space & quiet, unstructured time to think. Guided by the principle of “enoughness,” she manages her work load to keep her energy output within her own capacity while meeting her modest need for resources to sustain her family and business.  Links You'll Love Designful - Janes design agency Podcast partners ROCK! Australian Medicinal Herbs  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness  Show notes Bringing her love of arts and social justice together Sidestepping  stress and money in the architecture design world. Ensuring sustainability isn't just an add-on rather than core to design Why the endless pursuit of “more” and better is relentless and pointless Asking  “what is enough?” starts with your values and how you want to feel.  “I ask myself: What is enough work to sustain me, my creativity, my staff and the financial resources we need to sustain my practice.” What "enough" looks like for her high-school age children. “I enjoy causing a bit of a stir…not in a way that’s shaming anyone…but by pushing back on the system, not individuals.” Working a 9 day fortnight Small rituals like, morning coffee, starting the day outside, growing food, being present with her children.  Normalising messy, lived in homes which change with the seasons and as its occupants get older. Why central heating has loosened family ties  Living in a smaller space with less resources helps us develop negotiation skills and foster connections.  Simplify  life by starting with one thing.   How much are you packing into your week, or your year?  “The more work I take on, the less time and energy I have for all the other projects we have already, and I’ll enjoy them a little less too.” "We have everything we need to go forward into the future. It's not about gaining new knowledge or new skills or new technology or new tools. It's about stripping things back and getting rid of a lot of stuff." We need to be grateful for how much the earth gives us and not to take too much. Our culture is dominated by growth and seeking opportunity. The desire for more can be part of our status and identity. People are trying to meet their needs with things instead of meaning. A mentality that “I’ve worked hard and I deserve it” is a strong focus for Jane's clients. Just because  "you've worked hard and deserve it"  doesn’t mean you should aim for the biggest and shiniest. "We stay in tents and shacks when we go away, why can’t we bring this spirit into our own house? How about an outdoor kitchen…why not?" Support the show

Helena Norberg-Hodge is a writer, filmmaker, international speaker and leader of the global localisation movement.  She’s been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years, and is one of the world’s most treasured environmentalists and visionaries. Today Helena pulls up an apple crate at the Futuresteading campfire to share stories from Ladakh, lament the madness of globalization and light the way back (and forward) to oneness. We discuss the true wealth of traditional societies, the dangers of scale and tech solutions, pressure to conform to a consumer monoculture, and the real economy of Mother Gaia.  Oh, she’s brilliant folks. We’re so excited to welcome you into this conversation.  LINKS YOU'LL LOVE World Localization DayLocal FuturesNoam ChomskySmall is Beautiful ~ E F SchumacherNaomi KleinRussel BrandBrian EnoSupport the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About How she ended up on a remote plateau in Tibetan India.Discovering the healthiest, happiest, most peaceful people she had ever met.Existing under surveillance in times of political tension.The true wealth of traditional societies.Why people everywhere are being pressured to conform to a consumer monoculture.A  need for a deeper dialogue between the west and the global south.The path of separation; being herded into urban centres and separated from the land. Instead of being dependent on the land, we became dependent on enormous institutions to meet our needs.Manufactured scarcity.The luxury of using more energy per person per capita… is it actually a luxury?Policy change is needed to make decentralisation possiblePollies on auto-pilot re. urbanisation. Governments are separating us from the sources of our food, creating unsustainable, toxic, energy-hungry situations in the name of growth.Why most people are getting poorer despite our obsession with growth. Towards smaller towns and smaller cities. When you shorten the distance between farm and table, you have market pressure towards diversity.What happens when people are replaced by energy and technology.Stay away from the propaganda that’s saying we need technological fixes.In Ladakh, everyone grows up with a multi-dimensional knowledge of how to grow, build, make clothes, dance, create. How modernity negatively affects young people versus radiantly confident youth in Ladakh.Australia flies food to China to be processed before being flown back again.The things we aren’t hearing about in the climate movement.Are people in power totally evil? Localisation is a clear path towards systemic healing.SSupport the show

Summary Akin to a cuppa while flicking through photo albums, this conversation is rich with stories of her lived experiences  across every continent &  through many decades. This wisdom holder has offered her life in service  by knowledge sharing. A much respected permaculture educator, her foundation is science based, heart felt & relational in every way. Her practical generosity has contributed to refugee camps in war torn countries and her commitment to empowering communities without becoming a guru  is refreshing.  Links You'll Love The Earth Restorers Guide - Rosemary Morrow Earth Users Guide - Rosemary Morrow  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked about Adaptation principles - Observe carefully, backup functions, seeing solutions, being prepared to make change & noticing Is water more destructive than drought? Creating a culture where people are comfortable to listen to their intuition The critical value of eco literacy - taught in childhood but forgotten in adulthood Building confidence in ourselves to enact change Operating as a community rather than individuals who are side by side Looking for change outside of ‘lobby groups’ The power of the collective rather than  individual leaders Intuition is when you know something from a prior sensory input but haven't made it conscious yet - this relies on eco literacy and enables us to come up with solutions Her Vietnamese experience - connecting traditional knowledge with permaculture principles using the pyramid approach of community teaching  Removing guru’ism by teaching locally and inbuilding principles that ensure the original teacher is no longer needed because the knowledge is in the community  Her scientific background has ensured she is less inclined towards whims, rather its focussed on critical thought Making people eco literate by starting with a focus on the fundamentals Why permaculture is not western middle class -  it is adaptable to traditional knowledge? The role of traditional ritual and custom in building community - the Songs of Community Singing to recognise climate, topography, people, direction, acknowledging the power and might of the natural over humans - keeps us small and in a sense of wonder  Reading plants as secular or sacred Ritual is acknowledge of our small scope, observation and awe Seeing permaculture as a jigsaw where we can take the pieces we need for the places we are in Permaculture is not an armchair discipline - it’s a discipline of service through knowledge sharing  We are all as poor as the poorest person  The power of permaculture in giving individuals agency and the ability to bring change Support the show

We know that Western culture lives excessively, endlessly seeking the newest and shiniest new thing.  Its shocking that 40% of our food goes to waste, one third of our building materials are never even used. But this way of life will be short lived and thankfully being wasteful is now  on the nose and cool cats like Joost are making waves by making junk UBER COOL. What can we do to create a new way forward in what he describes as the most exciting time in human history? Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About Keeping family as number one  Keeping it real with family to ensure they are present His journey through waste which began using other peoples junk Spending his spare time in junkyards collecting and using other peoples waste Even the poster boy doesn't get everything right - examples of things that haven't worked For every project that gets up there are 3 or 4 which didn't - that’s having a go! And through the Process we discover a new way forward Attracting like minded people to build a community and deliver amazing projects Showcasing the innovation and vast knowledge that exists in this country Creating binless hospitality businesses Curating the message for living waste free so that people understand it. Considering materials based on their ability to be recycled Living in the most exciting time in human history Getting creative to find solutions that allow us to continue our existing lives with minimal compromise There's something mentally wrong with us when we endlessly chase the next, new, shiny, big thing.  Being properly nourished and connected to the outdoors satiated our desires and replace our desire for STUFF. Using plants to support our sleep Reverting to primitive practices to reconnect to ourselves Starting our day with simple, natural world practices If we’ve got 3 hours to be on social media, surely we’ve got time to make our everyday actions more intentional. We feel great after gardening not just because its sensorially beautiful but because you are breathing in microbiomes Observation is a lost trait we need to rebuild His fascination with the perfect sized branch for birds All his buildings are covered in 8 mil rio mesh because it's perfect for the birds If you really want to understand why he makes the decisions he does then check out his instagram pages Links You'll Love The Greenhouse film -  Future Food System Instagram Support the show

This homeschooling mum of three spends her days foraging, growing, swapping & upskilling all in the name of continuing to live her version of normal in an abnormal world where we've lost touch with our food, medicine & the natural world. After taking her time with her families transition to this way of life, her newfound confidence & conviction ensures she won't be told what to do by big business or have her opinions changed by corporations. Although not all plain sailing-she shares valuable insights into the bumpy but ultimately rewarding path she's been on. "Living in a cushioned culture is limiting in our ability to share skills & share knowledge" Links You'll Love Living the dream permaculture  Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Code: Future5 We Talked About Eating meat that you’ve met - being responsible for the whole life cycle Stepping stones to this way of life - starting small, with what you’ve got Learning from failure as you scale The fallacy of being self sufficient Foraging, bartering & selling excess of what you do grow to access the things you don’t grow Why being dogmatic isn't always the answer to the long game Homeschooling - learning happens everywhere, everyday Being led by kids & their natural interest areas Building a family rhythm around the personal needs of everyone in the family Rebuilding normal Why it’s difficult to be a people pleaser but stay true to yourself Learning to trust your honesty will be supported & not knocked It’s hard to live your normal in an abnormal world - the way we eat, shop treat people Education of self  is the first step in shifting towards taking agency Why food was her on-ramp to understanding how to make her own decisions Accepting that a shift in our lives will take time - we each need to take it as we are ready Transitioning via new skills & a new mindset Letting this way of living be a lifetime of work Learning one skill and mastering it each year Using herbs to heal now and in the future Learning to get used to people not agreeing with how she lives her life Making mistakes in safe places while you learn Learning how to manage microclimates Building an annual seasonal rhythm to ensure balance 450sq m of intensive growing space for a family of five 300 sq metres managed by the kids Water bath canning, dehydration Collecting food waste every week by salvaging food from mainstream supermarkets to supplement her families food Why she is opting for a house cow not a house goat There’s always next year….. Learning to forgive your short comings Connecting without belonging How not going to a school was a disadvantage While she feels at home she doesn't feel like she belongs Defying the odds of ‘surviving this life’ & thriving Finding ways to connect with people who have different ideals The value of relying on your neighbours - creating a sense of place by calling on your neighbours Things only move at the speed of trust & a willingness to push through the awkward. Start where you are with what you’ve got Relying on the building blocks of experi Support the show

Described as  'all striving no arriving…' Sarah thrives in the early stages of a movement - feeling her way into the zeitgeist of now & unpacks in ways that resonate with reality.  Ultimately driven by curiosity & shunning growth,  she talks about Wild Activism  as a responsibility of the current age with agency in tact.  Having less f***s to give about speaking her mind & with a bipolar superpower, she shares how she is unlearning & returning to humanity to navigate out of a spiritual PTSD,  simultaneously saving but living the f**k out of  life’, and why she is off to Paris Links You'll Love This wild and precious life - Sarah WilsonHelen Lewis interview with Jordan PetersonHelen Lewis - Difficult WomenFirst we make the beast beautiful - Sarah WilsonSteve Jobs - Commencement SpeechPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs        Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Books - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness Show notes   Taking her cue from International women of strengthOwning her intensityHas the lucky country become more racist and bigoted?Why laid back Aussies don’t want their comfort boat rocked by the reality of the less wealthy.Why Aussie’s are aching to not be the anti intellectual country down SouthFeeling into where the pain points are for the humans around herThe story behind donating 100% of the I Quit Sugar profitHer conscious decision to live rather than take her life by stepping into the option of shedding everything and letting go of ALL the things she was attached to.Setting a 5 year goal to be content w not being beholden to the endless desire for more.Trodding her ego into the ground & the outcome thrusting her into growth Every time she releases her grip & lets the flow of life back in - growth prevails.Learning to get engaged & enraged about the climate crisis Turn anxiety into actionWe live in a culture where discomfort & inconvenience thrive yet we feel alive when we are on the edge & pushed out of our comfort zone.Lighting the way back to loveDefining her DharmaFostering indigenous children as a respite carerThe responsibility of steadying yourself whSupport the show