Best Rob Hopkins Podcasts (2025)

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From Dog Whistles to Bullhorns: The Normalization of Anti-Trans Hostility | Free Talk Cast #37 45:55

1d ago45:55

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In this eye-opening episode, Aria is joined by special guest Rachel Blackfyre to examine the troubling rise in public displays of transphobia. Together, they analyze recent incidents where transgender people have been harassed in everyday spaces like grocery stores, and explore how political rhetoric has created an environment where such behavior f…

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Deep Nature Connection & The Sacred Attributes with Jon Young 1:18:45

6d ago1:18:45

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Today, I have the honour of speaking with Jon Young - a pioneering researcher, mentor, naturalist, wildlife tracker, author, storyteller, and leader in deep nature and people connection. In this episode we discuss: How gratitude supports us to ‘go up the spiral and not down – it elevates us and is dependable Jake and Judy swamp – the thanksgiving a…

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AEWCH 292: FEDERICO CAMPAGNA / HOW TO REMAKE THE WORLD WITH METAPHYSICS & MAGIC (repost of AEWCH 198) 1:16:26

9d ago1:16:26

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From the archives - I talk with Italian philosopher and author FEDERICO CAMPAGNA about the urgent task of our time... which is nothing less than the recreation of reality itself!

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The Ecological Self 33:43

13d ago33:43

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A rich and soulful exploration of the season of spring, and our deepening connection to self, others, and the natural world. Marina invites us to slow down, listen more deeply, and reconnect with the cycles that shape our inner and outer lives. In this episode, Marina: Explores the relationship between our social self and wider ecological self. Loo…

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Trump's Deportation Machine: Sending People to Torture in El Salvador | Free Talk Cast #36 44:50

17d ago44:50

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In this explosive episode of Free Talk Cast, Aria DiMezzo and Rich E. Rich expose the devastating reality behind the Trump Administration's deportation policies targeting El Salvador. We break down how these deportations violate constitutional protections and international law, sending vulnerable people directly into dangerous situations where tort…

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A review of history, future and self: Towards deep transformation 32:57

18d ago32:57

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Described as "one of the greatest thinkers of our age," Jeremy Lent is an impassioned researcher and speaker who investigates the underlying causes of our civilizational metacrisis, and explores pathways toward an ecological civilisation. He is the author of The Patterning Instinct and The Web of Meaning, and the founder of the Deep Transformation …

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Singing with Nightingales: Folk Songs & The Wild with Sam Lee 58:45

20d ago58:45

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Welcome to Season 8 of The Wild Minds Podcast! My guest today is Sam Lee, a renowned folk singer, a Mercury Prize-nominated and BBC Folk Award-winning singer, a passionate conservationist, activist, author of the novel, The Nightingale, and a guardian of traditional songs with his latest album, Songdreaming. Sam has spent years weaving music with t…

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AEWCH 291: ARE THORESEN / WE MUST WALK INTO THE SPIRITUAL REALM 1:47:19

1M ago1:47:19

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I talk with writer, author, and esoteric health practitioner ARE THORESEN. The language of inevitability is upon us, and it is a cruel language, one that allows no discussion of freedom or our ability to direct things. The future - a terrible future - is filled with AI, the effects of climate crisis, fascisms, and wars. And our present - a terrible…

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Inside & After: How Federal Prison Changed Us Forever | Free Talk Cast #35 ft. Mark "Rizzn" Hopkins 50:21

1M ago50:21

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In this raw and revealing episode of Free Talk Cast, host Aria DiMezzo sits down with Mark "Rizzn" Hopkins for an unfiltered conversation about their separate journeys through the federal prison system. Both share candid accounts of daily life behind bars, the dehumanizing aspects of incarceration, and the unexpected ways prison transformed their p…

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Strategizing the local food economy – Christian Jochnick 15:51

1M ago15:51

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Christian Jochnick, a Swedish entrepreneur, started his career in social projects for urban youth. After experiencing the challenges around finance in the philanthropic world, he decided to go back to university to get an MSc from the London School of Economics. He then worked as an analyst in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs before…

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AEWCH 290: RONNIE PONTIAC on A SPIRITUAL PATH IN DESTRUCTIVE TIMES 2:01:08

1M ago2:01:08

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My guest this episode is writer, scholar, teacher, and astrologer, RONNIE PONTIAC. I've been impressed and informed by Ronnie's esoteric work for awhile now, and finally, we got to have our first conversation. And it's a profound one... We talk about the need for a spiritual path in our moment, and how the alternative is... well, quite grim. We tal…

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A Rightful Place in the Web of Life - Nathalie Kelley 13:13

2M ago13:13

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Nathalie Kelley is a Peruvian-Australian actress of Quechua descent who has starred in Hollywood films like ‘The Fast and the Furious’ and Netflix’s ‘Dynasty’. Over the last five years, however, she has switched from acting to activism, speaking out for indigenous peoples, regenerative agriculture and localization. She is a graduate of Kiss The Gro…

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Cosmic Perspective: Finding Meaning in Our Tiny Existence | Free Talk Cast #34 19:52

2M ago19:52

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In this introspective solo episode of Free Talk Cast, Aria DiMezzo explores the mind-bending contrast between the vastness of our universe and the microscopic scale of human existence. Moving beyond astronomical facts, this episode challenges us to reconsider our priorities in light of cosmic reality. Why do we fixate on trivial conflicts and petty…

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AEWCH 289: LISA ROMERO on THE IRISH ESOTERIC MYSTERIES & THE FATE OF THE WORLD 1:55:25

2M ago1:55:25

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I talk with spiritual teacher and author Lisa Romero about the challenges that are facing us today and an unlikely key to progressing through them: the esoteric mysteries of Ireland.

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AEWCH 288: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025: READ with ALEXANDER CHEE 1:32:12

2M ago1:32:12

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This is the is the sixth and final episode in a series of episodes on How To Live in 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist. In other words, tools that don’t merely deaden us in the frantic pursuit of survival, but that assist us in nourishing ourselves, each other, and the world, all to…

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Cosmic Origins & Evolution: The Heated Debate | Free Talk Cast #33 ft. Rob Roselli 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

After Rob Roselli called evolution a "scam" in our previous encounter, I couldn't let it slide. In this passionate follow-up discussion to episode 32, we dive deep into the origins of the universe, natural selection, and the nature of reality itself. For over an hour, I break down the evidence for evolution, explain the majesty and scale of our uni…

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What Really Matters 39:03

2M ago39:03

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This is our final episode of the season, and today, I’m asking: What really matters? As we approach the Spring Equinox, a time of balance, renewal, and reflection, I dive into the different dimensions of health - physical, mental, social, environmental, and spiritual, and ask: Are the values we live by truly our own? Do we give ourselves time to re…

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Localization: Rootedness, Beauty and Wellbeing – Satish Kumar 12:14

2M ago12:14

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Peace-pilgrim, life-long activist, and former monk, Satish Kumar has been inspiring global change for over 60 years. In 1962 he undertook a pilgrimage for peace, walking for two years without money from India to America for the cause of nuclear disarmament. In 1991, he co-founded Schumacher College, a renowned center of ecological education, and is…

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Reimagining Learning: Creativity, Attunement, and Slow Pedagogy with Debi Keyte-Hartland 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Today I am speaking with Debi Keyte-Hartland, a passionate Early Childhood Consultant, trainer, author and speaker, who’s experienced in developing creative environments that invite rich learning and complex thinking. I so enjoyed the depth of thinking and permission to re-evaluate the image of the child and development of pedagogies of observation…

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Deep State, Federal Reserve, & The Roots of Evil | Free Talk Cast #32 ft. Rob Roselli 49:51

2M ago49:51

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In this gripping episode of Free Talk Cast, I'm joined by deep state expert Rob Roselli to explore the shadowy forces allegedly controlling America's government and economy. We dive into the Federal Reserve's role in creating inflation, examine how unelected powers may have seized control of crucial institutions, and debate whether these systems ar…

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Lessons from the Natural World 50:48

3M ago50:48

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In this episode, I explore the deep connections between nature, energy, and the way we live and learn. Although navigating the hidden costs of our modern lives often weighs heavily. I reflect on how we can develop greater awareness and resilience together and here are some of the areas I discuss: How our daily lives are built on fossil fuels, from …

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Localization and direct democracy in Forest Row, UK – Kate Taylor-Smith, Patricia Patterson Vanegas and Ben Christie 17:57

3M ago17:57

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How can we make our local communities healthy and resilient, and make sure that the voices and concerns of local people are heard? In this episode of the Planet Local Voices Series, Kate Taylor-Smith, Patricia Patterson Vanegas and Ben Christie, share their experience from Forest Row - a small town of 5000 people in East Sussex in the UK. They talk…

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Breaking the Abortion Stalemate: Let Them Live's Practical Approach | Free Talk Cast #31 ft. Nathan & Emily Berning 44:56

3M ago44:56

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In this unexpectedly eye-opening episode of Free Talk Cast, Aria DiMezzo and Nikki Sunshine sit down with Nathan and Emily Berning, founders of the Let Them Live Foundation. What begins as a conversation intended to showcase opposing viewpoints on abortion transforms into a fascinating exploration of finding common ground on one of society's most d…

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AEWCH 287: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025 : PEACEKEEP with CHEYNEY RYAN 1:47:27

3M ago1:47:27

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This is the fifith in a series of episodes on How To Live in 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist.In other words, tools that don’t merely deaden us in the frantic pursuit of survival, but that assist us in nourishing ourselves, each other, and the world, all together. The theme isPEACE…

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Unleashing the Power of Imagination with Rob Hopkins 1:06:12

3M ago1:06:12

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My guest today is Rob Hopkins, cofounder of Transition Town Totnes and Transition Network, and the author of The Transition Handbook, The Transition Companion, The Power of Just Doing Stuff, 21 Stories of Transition and most recently, From What Is to What If: unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want. In 2012, he was voted on…

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The God Who Laughs: Rethinking Divine Nature | Free Talk Cast #30 ft. Mark Biltz 52:16

3M ago52:16

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In this thought-provoking episode of Free Talk Cast, I welcome Mark Biltz of El Shaddai Ministries to explore a refreshingly different perspective on the divine. Moving beyond the stern, judgmental deity often portrayed in mainstream Christianity, Mark presents a vision of God filled with mirth, joy, and laughter. Our conversation challenges conven…

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The Advanced Certificate in Forest School and Outdoor Learning 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Welcome to Episode 52! In this episode Marina talks about her online course 'The Advanced Certificate in Forest School and Outdoor Learning'. Why Forest School and Outdoor Learning is a game changer for educators Insights from masterclasses on sensory integration, mental health and deep nature connection The support from the UK Health & Safety Exec…

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029 - Was it worth it? 43:56

3M ago43:56

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Well, Trump is president now. Libertarians sold their votes to Donald Trump to free Ross Ulbricht. That isn't a criticism. Aria admits she was going to do the same thing, and only didn't because her boyfriend was in the hospital. But... she's glad she didn't. The horrors we've already seen from the Trump Administration... Richie Rich points out tha…

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AEWCH 286: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025: DIE with CAITLIN DOUGHTY 1:35:32

3M ago1:35:32

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This is the third in a series of episodes on HOW TO LIVE IN 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist. At the end of each of these episodes, I’ll offer an exercise - a thought exercise, spiritual exercise, or practical exercise - that brings an experiential dimension to what I and the shows…

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Nature Based Revolution with Amie Andrews 49:18

3M ago49:18

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My guest today is Amie Andrews, and in this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of nature-based solutions for health, wellbeing, and community resilience. In this episode we discuss: The role of Small Woods National Charity, including their history and mission to connect people with woodlands. What social forestry is and how it suppo…

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Time Machine sound effect 0:50

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Here is the sound created by Ben Addicott to use for online events to signal the transition between the present day and the near future. Feel free to use but please do credit where you got it from.By Rob Hopkins

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AEWCH 285: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025: CONNECT with DEAN SPADE 1:32:57

3M ago1:32:57

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This is the third in a series of episodes on HOW TO LIVE IN 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist. At the end of each of these episodes, I’ll offer an exercise - a thought exercise, spiritual exercise, or practical exercise - that brings an experiential dimension to what I and the shows…

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028 - LPNH Changes 30:04

3M ago30:04

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The LPNH has a messaging problem. They have several messaging problems, actually. This week, Aria sits down with Rachel and Spencer to talk about those problems, and the prospect of having new leadership in the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire.By Free Talk Live

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Reclaiming Values Beyond Capitalism 58:46

3M ago58:46

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Welcome to Episode 50! In this episode Marina talks about minimizing harm, critiquing neoliberalism, and exploring land ownership, indigenous perspectives, and sustainable practices. In this episode, Marina struggles with many topics that include: Visioning in the new year as a physical expression of intention and future aspirations. Conversations …

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Living simply, slowly and more intentionally – Bill Powers 9:57

4M ago9:57

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William (Bill) Powers is an author, speaker and teacher whose essays and commentaries on global issues have appeared in the New York Times and the Atlantic and on National Public Radio. Powers has also spent several decades exploring the American culture of speed and its alternatives in some fifty countries around the world. He is the author of fiv…

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AEWCH 284: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025: PRAY with BASTIAAN BAAN 1:34:46

4M ago1:34:46

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This is the second in a series of episodes on HOW TO LIVE IN 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist. At the end of each of these episodes, I’ll offer an exercise - a thought exercise, spiritual exercise, or practical exercise - that brings an experiential dimension to what I and the show…

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Right to Roam, Right to Learn with Lewis Winks 57:00

4M ago57:00

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In this episode, I explore themes of environmental education, behaviour change, and empowerment with researcher, writer, and campaigner Lewis Winks. In this episode we discuss: Rewilding, nature connection, and why advocacy is essential for creating meaningful change. The interplay between individual actions and systemic mandates, such as public he…

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027 - Opting out of Birth Certificates 35:15

4M ago35:15

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Treating human beings like cars is kinda strange when you stop to think about it. Just like when you buy a new car and have to register it with the government, you're supposed to register your new child with the government. And that... is crazy and a little sick. This week, Aria and Nikki talk about this, and the myth that it's something that is ac…

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026 - Good, Great, Wonderful 41:00

4M ago41:00

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Following the catastrophe that was losing an entire episode recorded with Richie Rich, Aria sits down and goes back over the information that was discussed in the Lost Episode--the greatest episode in the history of podcasts. Aria talks about the Crypto 6 case, the plea agreements, the motions to dismiss, her reluctant plea deal, and finally Ian's …

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The Wild Minds Podcast Trailer 1:12

4M ago1:12

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What if wild, not domesticated, should be our normal instead of factory-farmed lives? What if you could cultivate fulfilling lives and contribute to a healthy natural world? The Wild Minds podcast is brought to you by me, Marina Robb, an author, entrepreneur, Forest School and Nature-based Trainer and Consultant, and pioneer in developing Green pro…

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AEWCH 283: How To Live in 2025: ENVISION with ROB HOPKINS 1:54:10

4M ago1:54:10

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This is the first in a series of episodes on How To Live in 2025, focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions we need to thrive, develop, create, and resist. At the end of each of these episodes, I’ll offer an exercise - a thought exercise, spiritual exercise, or practical exercise - that brings an experiential dimension to what I and the shows…

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025 - Luigi, the Hero We Needed 31:26

4M ago31:26

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Why does your employer provide your health insurance? And why does it cost you money instead of actually being a perk of employment? How do tax brackets factor into this? And why do we support the insurance industry when it is a game of calculated fraud where the only way for the company to be profitable is to violate its agreement with you? This a…

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AEWCH 282: THE ESOTERIC LESSON OF THE THREE GIFTS OF THE MAGI & THE CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME 56:01

4M ago56:01

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The task ahead is daunting: We must totally recreate economy, politics, and culture. How can we move forward with help from the three gifts of the magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

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Creating Solidarity Economies – Ruby Van der Wekken 10:33

5M ago10:33

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Ruby Van der Wekken is a member of RIPESS, a network committed to promotion of the Social Solidarity Economy, as well as Oma Maa, a Finnish food co-operative based on community-supported agriculture (CSA) as well as ecologically and socially sustainable food production methods. Ruby works both at the cooperative's community farm and with the develo…

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024 - Making Toxic Ghosts 44:27

5M ago44:27

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Some people are toxic. Even if the people themselves aren't toxic, your relationship with them can be. Some people just bring out the worst in each other. Some people aren't meant to be in each other's lives. Friends, family, lovers... If a relationship is toxic or abusive, it has to be put to an end. In this episode of Free Talk Cast, Aria and Nik…

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023 - Excitement in Cryptocurrency 37:41

5M ago37:41

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Why is cryptocurrency exploding right now? The answer may surprise you. This episode is late because I thought my mixer died. When I finally got the chance today to dig out my replacement, I learned that the power supply actually died. That's great, because that's a much cheaper fix. Anyway, we apologize for the delay; there was a hardware failure.…

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Localization and the Collective Imagination – Rob Hopkins 13:01

5M ago13:01

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Rob Hopkins is the co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes, and author of several books including 'The Transition Handbook' and most recently, 'From What Is to What If: unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want'. He is an Ashoka Fellow, has spoken at TED Global and at several TEDx events. In this interv…

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022 - What is a Definition? 43:16

5M ago43:16

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In this followup to last week's episode, Nikki and Aria talk about the nuances of definition, and the importance of understanding things. We dive into the idea of the Mathematician's Answer, an answer or definition that is technically correct but completely useless under the circumstances. Finally, we talk about the importance of recognizing bounda…

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AEWCH 281: PILAR LESKO on MAKING MONEY IN A TURBULENT TIME 1:40:13

5M ago1:40:13

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I talk with money teacher and listener favorite PILAR LESKO about the spiritual realities of making, spending, and gifting money in challenging times.

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021 - What is a woman? 39:15

5M ago39:15

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Join Aria and Nikki this week as we sit down to ask what could be a very important--or very pointless--question that a lot of people have discussed over the last few years: What is a woman? The answers given may surprise you. Isn't it also curious that no one is asking: What is a man?By Free Talk Live

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