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Australian Property Show
#162 - Why 'Comfortable' Property Decisions Are Costing Australians a Decade of Growth

Australian Property Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 13:39


For twenty years, almost any property purchase has worked. Buy something, hold it, and the market bailed you out.That era is ending.In this episode, Tom Haigh shares a story close to home — a disciplined, decorated family man whose property decision felt right at the time, and cost him a decade of zero return. It's a mistake more common than most investors realise, and it rarely announces itself until years later.Tom breaks down why comfort and confidence are not the same thing, what the Newcastle Knights' extraordinary turnaround can teach property investors about preparation, and the five-step DRIVE framework Groundswell uses to make sure the purchase is the last decision made — not the first.If you're a business owner or investor using property to build long-term wealth, this episode will change how you weigh up your next move.Key takeaways:The market has quietly rewarded guesswork for two decades — that forgiveness is ending, and the cost of an under-researched decision is about to get much higher.Comfort and confidence aren't the same thing. Comfort is a feeling; confidence comes only from proper preparation.Even careful, successful people can make comfortable property decisions instead of precise ones — discipline in one area of life doesn't automatically transfer to property.A "fine at the time" purchase can sit flat for a decade — the real cost isn't just missed growth, it's the opportunity cost of everything that money could have done instead.The Newcastle Knights' turnaround is a useful model: role clarity, a calculated plan and attention to detail turn an average outcome into a genuinely strong one.Groundswell's DRIVE framework — Destination, Reality, Intelligence, Vehicle, Execution — deliberately treats the property purchase as the last decision, not the first.The upfront work that feels slow and unglamorous is actually the highest-leverage move an investor can make — it's the difference between a decision you're comfortable with today and one you're still proud of in ten years.Take Action Today:If you are serious about building wealth through property, but not yet fully clear on your next move, book a complimentary clarity call with our team via the link below.In one conversation, we can help you get clearer on your position, your options, and the path forward — because clarity creates confidence, and confidence helps people act.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a complimentary clarity call⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with host of The Australian Property Show - Tom Haigh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We'll help analyse your current position, identify your biggest untapped opportunities, and get you moving towards the life you want.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠General Advice Warning! The information (including taxation) contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual financial circumstances or needs. You should not act on the information provided without first obtaining professional advice specific to your circumstances. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual; they are not reflective or indicative of My Money Sorted position and are not to be attributed to Online Financial Planning Australia Pty Ltd. The host is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. This podcast cannot be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of My Money Sorted.

Farm Gate
The importance of seed sovereignty

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 14:38


10 More Days of Groundswell wasn't enough! This is the second of four summer bonus in-the-field episodes. With Holly Silvester, Future Resilience Seed Coordinator for the Seed Sovereignty Programme, and Katie Hastings, Wales Co-ordinator for the Seed Sovereignty Programme  at the Gaia Foundation.

Farm Gate
Comfort, shade & shelter

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 18:55


10 More Days of Groundswell wasn't enough! This is the first of four summer bonus in-the-field episodes. With James Robinson, Strickley Farm, Cumbria, and Dr. Lindsay K Whistance, Principal Researcher - Animal Husbandry, at the Organic Research Centre.

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast
SFT Podcast: Young farmers – Nuffield Farming's next generation scholarship programme

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 28:54


What's it like to be young in an industry where the average age is nudging 60 (and climbing)? Why would you want to join it, and what happens if no-one does? On this week's episode, Stuart Oates sits down with Summer Wyatt-Buchan, Craig Alexander Byrne and Jessica Walker – three members of Nuffield's Next-Gen class of 2026 to find out what really matters to the UK's next generation of farmers, what they think about the big regen debate and why they decided to visit no less than 45 farms around the UK  – plus what they discovered along the way. Find more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the most exciting names in food and farming, at our main podcast page. Keep up to date with news, policy updates and more by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. This conversation was recorded in the SFT Podcast Tent at Groundswell in July 2026, sponsored by The Rothschild Foundation. To listen to more podcasts recorded live at this year's festival, read this month's newsletter or visit our podcasts page. Learn more about the Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship and find out how to apply at https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholarships/nuffield-farming-next-gen-scholarships ~~~ Timestamps 0:00: Introduction – what is the Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship? 01:50: Personal journeys into regenerative agriculture 04:45: Insights from farm visits 08:44: Reflections on the Nuffield Farming experience 12:27: Community engagement and social metrics in farming 15:34: The debate on regenerative certification 20:08: Bridging the gap between conventional and regenerative farming 25:04: Advice for future scholars

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast
SFT Podcast: Ozempic and sustainable farming – an unlikely alliance?

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 43:06


Could the rise of GLP1s such as Ozempic be a catalyst for more sustainable farming? Sounds ridiculous right? But for anyone eating less, the calories you do consume need to really count. As more and more people use anti-obesity medications (the UK is already Europe's largest market for GLP1s and uptake is projected to increase dramatically), the focus on nutrient density is only going one way. The public is waking up to what nutrient density actually means, and crucially, what it means for their health. If nutrient dense food depends upon nutrient dense soil – and the route to nutrient dense soil is agroecological farming – will this create greater demand for sustainable farming practices? Join Stuart Oates and expert panellists Dan Kittredge (founder of the Bionutrient Food Association), Dr Lucy Williamson (author of Soil to Gut and award-winning registered nutritionist), and Tom Pearson (Nuffield farming scholar and medical doctor) to find out what might happen next.    Find more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in food and farming, at our main podcast page. Keep up to date with news, policy updates and more by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. This conversation was recorded in the SFT Podcast Tent at Groundswell in July 2026.

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Groundswell Truro
Honest To God (Week 3) | Groundswell Online June 28th, 2026

Groundswell Truro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 40:01


Honest To God (Week 3) | Groundswell Online June 28th, 2026Sign up to participate in Next Steps:https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/836922- Fill out our online connection card: https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/114988-If you would like to GIVE towards the mission of Groundswell:https://groundswellchurch.ca/index.php/give/-You can also connect with us on social media, @GroundswellNShttps://www.facebook.com/groundswellnshttps://www.instagram.com/groundswellns-If there's any way that we can be praying for you, get in touch with our prayer team: prayer@groundswellchurch.ca

Groundswell Truro
Honest To God (Week 4) | Groundswell Online July 5th, 2026

Groundswell Truro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 42:17


Honest To God (Week 4) | Groundswell Online July 5th, 2026Sign up to participate in Next Steps:https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/836922- Fill out our online connection card: https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/114988-If you would like to GIVE towards the mission of Groundswell:https://groundswellchurch.ca/index.php/give/-You can also connect with us on social media, @GroundswellNShttps://www.facebook.com/groundswellnshttps://www.instagram.com/groundswellns-If there's any way that we can be praying for you, get in touch with our prayer team: prayer@groundswellchurch.ca

Groundswell Truro
The Good Life (week 1) | Groundswell Online July 12th, 2026

Groundswell Truro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 39:53


The Good Life (week 1) | Groundswell Online July 12th, 2026Sign up to participate in Next Steps:https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/836922- Fill out our online connection card: https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/114988-If you would like to GIVE towards the mission of Groundswell:https://groundswellchurch.ca/index.php/give/-You can also connect with us on social media, @GroundswellNShttps://www.facebook.com/groundswellnshttps://www.instagram.com/groundswellns-If there's any way that we can be praying for you, get in touch with our prayer team: prayer@groundswellchurch.ca

Groundswell Truro
The Good Life (week 2) | Groundswell Online July 19th, 2026

Groundswell Truro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 35:12


The Good Life (week 2) | Groundswell Online July 19th, 2026Sign up to participate in Next Steps:https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/836922- Fill out our online connection card: https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/114988-If you would like to GIVE towards the mission of Groundswell:https://groundswellchurch.ca/index.php/give/-You can also connect with us on social media, @GroundswellNShttps://www.facebook.com/groundswellnshttps://www.instagram.com/groundswellns-If there's any way that we can be praying for you, get in touch with our prayer team: prayer@groundswellchurch.ca

Groundswell Truro
The Good Life (week 3) | Groundswell Online July 26th, 2026

Groundswell Truro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 32:42


The Good Life (week 3) | Groundswell Online July 26th, 2026Sign up to participate in Next Steps:https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/836922- Fill out our online connection card: https://groundswell.churchcenter.com/people/forms/114988-If you would like to GIVE towards the mission of Groundswell:https://groundswellchurch.ca/index.php/give/-You can also connect with us on social media, @GroundswellNShttps://www.facebook.com/groundswellnshttps://www.instagram.com/groundswellns-If there's any way that we can be praying for you, get in touch with our prayer team: prayer@groundswellchurch.ca

Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast
Live at Groundswell: Silas Hedley-Lawrence on joining the Regenerate Outcomes mentoring team

Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 65:27


In this episode, Stuart is joined live at Groundswell by regen farmer and mentor Silas Hedley-Lawrence. Silas became a member of the Regenerate Outcomes mentoring team earlier this year. He is well known in the UK as a prominent trainer and communicator in soil health and regenerative agriculture. The conversation covers his progression from growing up on his family's farm in New Zealand to discovering new practices, learning from experts such as Nicole Masters and putting his knowledge into action to support other farmers. This podcast is brought to you by Regenerate Outcomes, which supports farmers to grow profits and improve crop and livestock performance by building functional soil.Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced regenerative farmers to increase the productivity of your soil, cut costs and reduce external inputs.Baseline and measure changes in soil carbon to generate verified carbon credits which you can retain or sell for additional income.No cost to join. No cost to leave.For more information go to www.regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast
Best of the SFT Podcast Tent at Groundswell 2026

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 43:17


Missed the action at this year's Groundswell-SFT Podcast Tent? Don't worry – we've rounded up some of the highlights

Over The Farm Gate
Regenerative Farming: Who pays for nature and how farmers can capture more value: Groundswell 2026

Over The Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 31:13


Who should pay for nature, and are farmers receiving a fair share of the value created by regenerative farming? In this special edition of the Farmers Guardian podcast, our expert panel which includes three farmers; Dr Nikki Yoxall, Nuffield scholar and Pasture for Life technical director; Harriet Cherry, Groundswell director  and Wildfarmed agricultural relationship manager; and Adel Jones, regenerative farming consultant, explores one of the biggest questions facing agriculture today: how regenerative farming can become a profitable business model while continuing to produce food.The discussion, led by Farmers Guardian's Olivia Midgley, examines whether nature recovery should be rewarded through environmental payments or whether the benefits of regenerative farming already strengthen farm businesses through healthier soils, lower input costs and greater resilience. The panel also explores innovative finance models, including partnerships between farmers and the banking sector, and asks whether supply chains, retailers and brands are doing enough to reward those delivering environmental outcomes. From the practical realities of implementing regenerative farming to tackling greenwashing and ‘regenwashing' and the growing commercial appeal of ‘regen', the conversation looks at where value is created, where it is lost and how farmers can capture more of it. The episode was hosted at Groundswell as part of Farmers Guardian's 100 Women campaign, which shines a spotlight on the women spearheading change in agriculture and driving the sector forward.Message us

Meet the Farmers
Is ORGANIC FARMING the Answer? Big Debate ep18 LIVE from Groundswell

Meet the Farmers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 40:45


In this LIVE version of The Big Debate Sophie and Ally are joined by Suffolk based organic farmer John Pawsey to discuss the future of organic farming. How does John see the future of his farm?  Hosted as always by farmers Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair.  With thanks to the Sustainable Food Trust for hosting the podcast tent at Groundswell where this was filmed. It was made possible by Groundswell Festival and the Rothschild Foundation.  Link to newsletter sign up - https://www.ruralpodmedia.co.uk/newsletter/ 

Leveraging Thought Leadership with Peter Winick
From In-House Analyst to Independent Thought Leader | Charlene Li | 723

Leveraging Thought Leadership with Peter Winick

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 20:45


This episode is a companion to the upcoming Thought Leadership Handbook — part of a series where Bill speaks with exemplars featured in the book about how they actually practice thought leadership. There are plenty of books explaining what AI is. This one is about the person who decided to write a book that tells you what to do about it instead — and who's spent 25 years turning disruption into frameworks other people can actually use. Charlene Li joins Bill Sherman to talk about her new book, Winning with AI, co-written with Katia Walsh, and why this one felt different from her five previous titles. It's less an explainer, she says, and more a "doing book" — built for a moment when the case studies go stale before the ink dries. That tension opens into a bigger conversation about how ideas get made and shared. Charlene walks through the origin of Groundswell, the book that made her a New York Times bestseller, written entirely remotely with co-author Josh Bernoff while she was still an in-house analyst at Forrester. She's candid about what co-authorship actually requires — not just complementary skills, but real trust built over years, disagreements included. The conversation also digs into a business model question that shaped her career: when she left Forrester to found Altimeter, she gave research away for free, betting that value would come back around. It did — inbound demand from companies who'd read the free work and wanted the deeper conversation. Bill connects this to economist Elinor Ostrom's work on knowledge commons. Underneath it all is a simple throughline: frameworks outlast the moment they were built for. The "ladder of engagement" from Groundswell is still taught 18 years later — not because the case studies held up, but because the thinking did. If you're building a book, a body of research, or a career on ideas that might get overtaken by the next news cycle, this one's worth your time. Three Key Takeaways: • Co-authorship runs on trust, not just talent. Charlene describes working with multiple co-authors over her career and is clear that the deciding factor was never just complementary skill sets — it was years of built trust, the ability to disagree productively, and knowing when to step away from a deadline argument and come back with a clear head. • Give the idea away first — the business follows. At Altimeter, Charlene made research free when competitors charged for it, building an audience of 100,000+ readers almost overnight. The resulting inbound demand became the foundation of the business, illustrating a "blue ocean" alternative to the traditional pay-for-access analyst model. • Durable frameworks outlive their case studies. Charlene expects Winning with AI to need a new edition once roughly 20% of its examples go stale — but she draws a distinction between outdated examples and outdated thinking, pointing to Groundswell's "ladder of engagement," still taught 18 years after publication. If you enjoyed hearing Charlene Li unpack the thinking behind Winning with AI, go back to her first appearance on the show — episode 113, recorded back when she was preparing to launch The Disruption Mindset. Both conversations trace the same throughline: how Charlene builds frameworks that outlast the moment they were written for, whether she's leaving Forrester to found Altimeter or navigating a fast-moving AI landscape years later. Hearing the two together shows how consistent her approach to thought leadership has been across three very different books and two decades of change. Listen to "Leveraging Thought Leadership With Peter Winick — Episode 113" with Charlene Li.

Farm Gate
Day 6 - How do I get hold of ADOPT funding?

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 17:23


I talk to ADOPT facilitators, Daniel Kindred (Agronomy Research Circle) and Harriet Scott (Raft Solutions), to find out how good ideas can become great on-farm research projectsThis is Day 6 of 10 More Days of Groundswell – a series of conversations, recorded in-the-field at Groundswell.

AHDB
Groundswell 2026: What's Next for Farming?

AHDB

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 35:21


The AG Show heads to Groundswell as the regenerative farming festival marks its 10th birthday, to find out what's getting farmers talking.First, we catch up with Groundswell co-founder John Cherry to look back at how the event has grown over the past decade and hear what he's learned from a mob grazing project he's been involved in.If you're a wheat grower looking to boost margins, don't miss our chat with a farmer who's transformed his business by turning his grain into flour and selling direct to bakeries.Plus, Charlotte puts her emergency first aid skills to the test in a farm accident scenario, and we get some practical tips on how to better understand what's going on beneath your feet by taking a closer look at your soil.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Groundswell Festival 2027Agrileader Circle at GroundswellMilling at Bruern – Bruern FarmsFarmers Aid – from RABIThe soil health scorecard | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

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Farm Gate
Day 5 - Are sheep the scourge of regen?

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 19:27


Day 5 of our 10 More Days of Groundswell series, which continues every day for 10 days.I talk to Hannah Thorogood (Inkpot Farm) and Jamie Jack (Pasture for Life, Scotland) about how sheep can be a fantastic ecological force for good.

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast
John Cherry and Joanna Bowen on 10 years of Groundswell and the art of storytelling in agriculture

The Sustainable Food Trust Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 42:31


In this very special edition of the SFT Podcast, Patrick Holden sat down with John Cherry and Joanna Bowen, creators and co-founders of Groundswell. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Glastonbury of the Food and Farming world was even bigger and better this year - and for the first time, hosted its very own Podcast Tent (a collaboration between the Sustainable Food Trust and Groundswell, and generously supported by The Rothschild Foundation). Patrick was joined by Groundswell co-founders John and Joanna to talk through how what started as 400 people in a field in 2016, has today transformed into one of food and farming's most anticipated events with over 10,000 eager participants from farming, food and beyond.  Find more SFT podcasts, featuring some of the biggest names in food and farming, at our main podcast page. Keep up to date with news, policy updates and more by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Bluesky. This conversation was recorded in the SFT Podcast Tent at Groundswell in July 2026. End track 'Assurance' courtesy of and licensed through Soundstripe.   Timestamps 0:00: Welcome to the SFT Podcast Tent! 00:43: The origins of Groundswell 2:56: Transitioning from conventional to no-till farming 5:55: Inspired by American farmers and the No-Till Alliance 8:56: The first Groundswell 14:45: The organic versus regenerative divide 19:45: The power of storytelling in agricilture 26:07: What does the future of Groundswell look like? 34:10: Making regenerative agriculture profitable 41:13 Goodbye!

Farming Focus
Profit, Soil and Resilience; What are farmers learning?

Farming Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 36:17


What really works in regenerative farming? Recorded live at Groundswell, this week's Farming Focus™ brings together Cornwall farmer Geoff Williams and Terrafarmer's Will Marris and Jack Pierce to unpick the successes they've seen around soil health, profitability and resilience. From starting small to learning from others, hear practical ideas for building a stronger farming business, whatever your system. Are there topics you'd like us to cover or guests you'd love to hear from? Get in touch by emailing us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk or by connecting with us on our socials @cornishmutual. Your feedback helps us shape the podcast to meet your needs. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit Farmer Insurance Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset | Cornish Mutual For our podcast disclaimer: Farming Focus - The Podcast for South West Farmers | Cornish Mutual If you'd like to send us an email you can contact us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming
Field to Front Door – Episode 10 on Groundswell, regenerative farming and learning from each other

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 39:56


Farm Gate
Day 4 - Chewing the fat on farm policy

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 30:29


Day 4 of our 10 More Days of Groundswell series, which continues every day for 10 days.I meet Martin Lines (Nature Friendly Farming Network), Vicki Hird (Wildlife Trusts), Alice Groom (RSPB), and Joe Stanley (GWCT Allerton Project). I find out what they thought of the Secretary of State's address to the Groundswell Big Top audience - and what needs to happen next with English farm policy?

Meet the Farmers
The Thirteenth Generation Farmer on a Mission to Get Britain Growing More Nuts

Meet the Farmers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 40:05


In this special Live at Groundswell special episode Ben Eagle speaks with Tom McVeigh, a 13th generation farm who farms at Kenton Hall in Suffolk. Tom describes his journey coming back to the family farm, and also his ambitions to grow hazelnuts. With thanks to the Sustainable Food Trust, Groundswell and the Rothschild Foundation for enabling the Podcast tent at Groundswell. 

The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Groundswell 2026: Private money for green farming, Wildfarmed, Kemi Badenoch & 10 years of regenerative agriculture

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 47:21


This week’s Farmers Weekly Podcast comes from the Groundswell show in Hertfordshire, where Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells farmers she wants their ideas for a new rural policy. Speaking to Farmers Weekly, Ms Badenoch says future policy should be shaped by farmers and land managers – not just by officials in Westminster and Whitehall. We also examine whether private finance can help pay for greener farming, as Lloyds Bank launches the Food and Nature Resilience Fund with Wildfarmed, Severn Trent Water, Affinity Water and AXA. Plus, Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith joins Hugh Broom and Louise Impey to discuss Defra, countryside stewardship higher tier, harvest progress, private finance and the mood at Groundswell. And finally, we hear from Groundswell co-founder Alex Cherry as the UK’s leading regenerative farming event marks its 10th anniversary. This episode is brought to you by Certis Belchim – crop protection specialists. Special Guests: * Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party* Ben Makowiecki, agriculture sustainability director, Lloyds Bank* Alex Cherry, co-founder, Groundswell* Andrew Meredith, editor, Farmers Weekly Chapters 00:00 – Episode introduction from Groundswell01:03 – Hugh Broom opens the show01:22 – Kemi Badenoch visits Groundswell09:07 – Andrew Meredith joins the discussion11:47 – Countryside stewardship higher tier changes16:37 – Lloyds Bank launches Food and Nature Resilience Fund17:06 – Ben Makowiecki explains private finance for regen farming23:49 – Can private money really support farmers?27:10 – Harvest report29:23 – Donald Trump and regenerative farming30:31 – Contaminated meat and World Cup anti-doping tests31:47 – Off-grid living, guinea pigs and pigeon meat32:42 – Sir Peter Kendall calls for more farming optimism34:23 – Markets: beef, sheep, pigs, cereals and diesel36:33 – Groundswell marks its 10th anniversary42:31 – Final reflections from the show Useful links Farmers Weekly Groundswell Conservative Party Lloyds Bank Agriculture Wildfarmed Soil Association Exchange Woodland Trust Defra This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Hugh Broom. We love to hear from you: - Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Gate
Day 3 - Dung beetles & prehistoric cowpats

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 19:20


Day 3 of our 10 More Days of Groundswell series, which continues every day for 10 days.I meet Sally-Ann Spence down in the Groundswell fields as we sift through cowpats and discuss the role of entomology in archeology.

Farming Today
04/07/26 Farming Today This Week: Groundswell regenerative agriculture, the Environment Secretary on the 25 year Farming Roadmap

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 24:52


Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell - we talk to farmers who were at the first event about how it's changed the way the farm.Chris van Tulleken says farmers and doctors want the same thing, for people to want to buy more real, unprocessed food.What will the Government's new 25 year Farming Roadmap mean for farmers? We ask the Secretary of State.Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Farm Gate
Day 2 - Is agroforestry worth it?

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 18:11


Day 2 of our 10 More Days of Groundswell series, which continues every day for 10 days.This time:Sam Beaumont (Gowbarrow Hall Farm) and Helen Browning (Soil Association) discuss the benefits of agroforestry - both as a commercial venture and for on-farm resilience.

Farming Today
02/07/26 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture 2026

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 13:56


Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell - we talk to farmers who were at the first event about how it's changed the way the farm.Chris van Tulleken says farmers and doctors want the same thing, for people to want to buy more real, unprocessed food.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Farming Today
03/07/2026 Farming roadmap, food security, protecting soils

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 13:59


We speak to the Environment Secretary about the government's new farming roadmap for England. It's 25 year plan and ministers say it'll give farmers the long-term clarity they need and access to the tools, technology,  skills and supply chains 'to innovate, invest and grow with confidence for generations to come.' We find out what farmers at the regenerative farming event Groundswell think of it, and discuss food security and global volatility. Experts argue that the UK can't have a 'business as usual' approach to growing food and food production should be a priority.All week we're talking about soil. Maize has become a controversial crop in recent years, in part because of its potential to cause soil erosion. In Devon, an on-farm trial is underway to grow maize interspersed with strips of mixed plants known as a 'living mulch', to protect the soil. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Farm Gate
Day 1 - A New Centre for Dynamic Soils

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 26:45


This is the first of our impromptu in-the-field programmes, recorded at Groundswell 2026.

Over The Farm Gate
Groundswell 2026: Reflections, Research and the Future of Regen

Over The Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 22:12


Join three Farmers Guardian journalists: Jane Thynne, Toby Whatley and Ash Ellwood as they reflect on their time at Groundswell, discussing the ideas, research and conversations that stood out most.  From practical innovations and farmer experiences to the latest thinking on regenerative agriculture, they share what they learned, what surprised them and what deserves closer scrutiny.  The discussion concludes by exploring the bigger question: where does regenerative farming fit in the future of global food production?Message us

EcoJustice Radio
Groundswell Film: Stories of Hope to Regenerate Our Planet

EcoJustice Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 65:49


In this episode, we are joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rebecca Harrell Tickell, who shares her journey in environmental activism through her impactful films. We discuss her latest project, "Groundswell," which focuses on regenerative agriculture and the importance of healing our planet. Rebecca dives into her personal experiences with environmental challenges and her theory of change, emphasizing the need for collective action and storytelling to inspire hope and drive change. Join us as we explore the intersection of filmmaking, activism, and the urgent need for sustainable practices. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Rebecca Harrell Tickell is a documentary filmmaker (director, producer, writer) whose award winning short and feature films have made a critical impact in environmental activism domestically and globally. With her partner Josh Tickell, they have collaborated with actors, politicians and environmental leaders over the past several decades to create films that have been seen by millions of people and have raised significant money for environmental and social change. Groundswell [https://groundswellfilm.org/] is the final chapter of a groundbreaking documentary trilogy following Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, a sweeping cinematic journey across five continents narrated by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 287 Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell Tickell

Farming Today
29/06/26 Water resilience on farms, rural place names, soil

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 11:42


Calls for more government action to protect water supplies for farming.A series of workshops are taking place across Wales this year to collect hyper-local place names, particularly in rural areas.Later this week we'll be at Groundswell, the regenerative agriculture festival now in its 10th year. Regen ag puts an emphasis on soil, so this week here on Farming Today it's all about earth.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Farm Gate
Groundswell - Our essential Guide 2026

Farm Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 54:36


It's that time again - it's Groundswell, the key festival of the UK regenerative farming year - an event that's now been running for 10 glorious years. This is our essential guide to the festival's hot tickets.So who's with me? It's only bloomin' Alex Cherry, the Director of Groundswell and of Lannock Farm - and Sally-Ann Spence is here - an entomologist and farmer and Britain's Got Talent winner... We've got the fantastic Annie Landless, the Farm Manager at Ampney Brook Farm - and I'm thrilled to be sharing a screen and a microphone with Thomas Slattery, the ADOPT Programme Lead... ADOPT has very kindly agreed to sponsor not only this programme, but all of Farm Gate's content at Groundswell.

WUWM News
Groundswell of concern among neighbors of proposed Milwaukee Midtown data center

WUWM News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 4:31


On June 29, a City of Milwaukee committee is slated to consider a small but controversial data center. It would be located at a vacant Walmart near 60th and West Capitol Drive.

Farmerama
SOIL: Rewilding the Underground //Part 1: The Story of Soil

Farmerama

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 46:43


Hello, and welcome to Farmerama. Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends in Australia. SOIL: Rewilding the Underground is a 6-part documentary podcast that follows the farmers, scientists, Indigenous custodians and communities who are turning degraded dirt back into living soil. We're sharing episode one, which traces our relationship with soil over millennia, to understand how humanity impacts the living, breathing universe of soil hidden beneath our feet, and the role that we play in their ecosystems. The series is told by Freya Mulvey, a lawyer and environmental enthusiast, so it's a slightly different and wider ranging perspective on soil than we usually cover on Farmerama - we think you'll really enjoy it. If you do, go ahead and listen to the rest of the six-part series, and stay up to date with the amazing work that Jess and Freya are doing by following them on socials, adding your voice to their impact survey, or checking out the resources on their website - links below. As for Farmerama, we recently celebrated our 10th birthday! Thanks to all of you who've tuned in over this time - it's a real privilege that we get to share the voices, knowledge and practical learnings of people on the land and seas and as ever we are so grateful for all of you out there doing the work on the ground to build a more ecological farming future for us all. For those of you in the UK, we will be at Groundswell on the 1st and 2nd of July, and will be hosting evening drinks on July 1st, where we will hear from some Cereal Revisited contributors as well as more celebrating a decade of storytelling with Farmerama listeners. Keep your eyes out for us in the Groundswell Programme! And stay tuned as we release our Summer season of episodes starting next month Enjoy episode one of SOIL: Rewilding the Underground. SOIL links: Follow the journey @soilpodcast on instagram Head to the website to listen to further episodes at https://www.thesoilpodcast.com/podcast and respond to the impact survey as well as find further resources!

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming
Field to Front Door – Episode 9 on peony season, cereals, direct selling and Britain's Fittest Farmer

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 45:45


Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel
Winning With AI With Charlene Li - TWMJ #1041

Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 61:50


Welcome to episode #1041 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). At a time when every leadership team is being told that artificial intelligence will change everything, Charlene Li has spent her career helping organizations separate signal from noise. A New York Times bestselling author and trusted advisor to CEOs and boards, Charlene first became widely known for helping leaders understand transformative shifts through books like Groundswell, Open Leadership and The Disruption Mindset. Her latest book, Winning With AI - The 90-Day Blueprint For Success, co-authored with Dr. Katia Walsh, tackles one of the most pressing questions facing business leaders today: not what AI is, but what to do about it. Drawing on research, executive interviews and practical experience, Charlene argues that organizations do not need an AI strategy… they need to rethink how AI serves their existing business strategy. In our conversation, she explores why most organizations are still struggling to move beyond experimentation, why leadership and transformation matter more than technology selection, and why the greatest opportunity may not be efficiency at all, but creating more human-centered organizations. Along the way, Charlene challenges conventional thinking about AI pilots, workforce transformation, organizational design and the future role of leadership in an era where intelligence itself is becoming abundant. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:01:50. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Charlene Li. Winning With AI - The 90-Day Blueprint For Success. Dr. Katia Walsh. Groundswell. Open Leadership. The Disruption Mindset. Charlene's other books. Follow Charlene on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to AI and Leadership. (03:02) - Navigating the AI Landscape. (05:57) - Understanding AI's Impact on Organizations. (09:09) - The Human Element in AI. (12:10) - Rethinking Workflows and Decision-Making. (14:45) - Strategic AI Roadmaps. (17:54) - Investment and Governance in AI. (20:52) - Creating Value with AI. (23:53) - Emergent Thinking and AI Adoption. (31:00) - The Role of Leadership in AI Implementation. (34:50) - Ownership and Accountability in AI Strategy. (39:01) - Creating Value Beyond Efficiency with AI. (45:07) - Navigating Workforce Changes and Reskilling. (48:59) - Addressing Employee Concerns About AI. (54:54) - The Case Against AI Pilots. (55:54) - The Importance of Speed in AI Adoption.

One Planet Podcast
From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

One Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 35:47


Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Rob Nixon (Prof. Environmental Humanities, Princeton) (8:12) Louis de Jaeger (Co-founder, Food Forest Institute) (10:06) Kathleen Rogers (Pres., EarthDay.org) (11:31) Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Groundswell) (13:42) Ben Goldfarb (Author, Crossings) (14:56) Jane Madgwick (CEO, Plantlife International) (19:23) Jason deCaires Taylor (Sculptor, Underwater Museums) (21:02) William McDonough (Architect, Cradle to Cradle) (23:19) Euan Nisbet(Scientist, Royal Holloway) (26:06) Roland Geyer (Author, The Business of Less) (28:15) Ron Gonen (CEO, Closed Loop Partners) (29:34) Paul Shrivastava (Co-President, Club of Rome) (30:14) Carlo Ratti (Architect, Dir., MIT Senseable City Lab) (31:24) Osprey Orielle Lake (Founder, WECAN) (32:38) Liza Featherstone (Journalist) (33:41) Yolanda Kakabadse (Fmr. President, WWF)For more, listen to their full interviewsEpisode Site: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/anth-regen

Born to be a STAR
Taking care of you

Born to be a STAR

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 32:20


Taking care of you, why maintenance is important, trips to the spa, taking it one day at a time, familiarity makes everything easy, you can be the trend.   Nxt, clarkson fox 5, battleship, GT, Groundswell,what it feels like for A girl, trigger point, we gotta see supergirl, the tower.   My Mr Beast is so damn cute, protein shake, powder creamer , carrot salad, creating salad dressing, air frying 101, pizza at at home .   Happy Tuesday stars

The Talking Pictures Podcast
Josh Tickell & Rebecca Harrell Tickell - Groundswell

The Talking Pictures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 5:10


#documentary #filmmakers #JoshTickell & #RebeccaHarrellTickell discuss the importance of changing the way we #farm and use #soil as their new #documentaryfilm #groundswell hits #primevideo #Celebrity #interview #TonyToscano #ScreenChatter #agriculture #food #organicfarming #industrialfarming #changinglives

Education · The Creative Process
From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

Education · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 35:47


Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Rob Nixon (Prof. Environmental Humanities, Princeton) (8:12) Louis de Jaeger (Co-founder, Food Forest Institute) (10:06) Kathleen Rogers (Pres., EarthDay.org) (11:31) Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Groundswell) (13:42) Ben Goldfarb (Author, Crossings) (14:56) Jane Madgwick (CEO, Plantlife International) (19:23) Jason deCaires Taylor (Sculptor, Underwater Museums) (21:02) William McDonough (Architect, Cradle to Cradle) (23:19) Euan Nisbet(Scientist, Royal Holloway) (26:06) Roland Geyer (Author, The Business of Less) (28:15) Ron Gonen (CEO, Closed Loop Partners) (29:34) Paul Shrivastava (Co-President, Club of Rome) (30:14) Carlo Ratti (Architect, Dir., MIT Senseable City Lab) (31:24) Osprey Orielle Lake (Founder, WECAN) (32:38) Liza Featherstone (Journalist) (33:41) Yolanda Kakabadse (Fmr. President, WWF)For more, listen to their full interviewsEpisode Site: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/anth-regen

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
Environmental Justice: From Extraction to Regeneration - Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 35:47


Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Rob Nixon (Prof. Environmental Humanities, Princeton) (8:12) Louis de Jaeger (Co-founder, Food Forest Institute) (10:06) Kathleen Rogers (Pres., EarthDay.org) (11:31) Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Groundswell) (13:42) Ben Goldfarb (Author, Crossings) (14:56) Jane Madgwick (CEO, Plantlife International) (19:23) Jason deCaires Taylor (Sculptor, Underwater Museums) (21:02) William McDonough (Architect, Cradle to Cradle) (23:19) Euan Nisbet(Scientist, Royal Holloway) (26:06) Roland Geyer (Author, The Business of Less) (28:15) Ron Gonen (CEO, Closed Loop Partners) (29:34) Paul Shrivastava (Co-President, Club of Rome) (30:14) Carlo Ratti (Architect, Dir., MIT Senseable City Lab) (31:24) Osprey Orielle Lake (Founder, WECAN) (32:38) Liza Featherstone (Journalist) (33:41) Yolanda Kakabadse (Fmr. President, WWF)For more, listen to their full interviewsEpisode Site: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/anth-regen

Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education &
Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education &

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 35:47


Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Rob Nixon (Prof. Environmental Humanities, Princeton) (8:12) Louis de Jaeger (Co-founder, Food Forest Institute) (10:06) Kathleen Rogers (Pres., EarthDay.org) (11:31) Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Groundswell) (13:42) Ben Goldfarb (Author, Crossings) (14:56) Jane Madgwick (CEO, Plantlife International) (19:23) Jason deCaires Taylor (Sculptor, Underwater Museums) (21:02) William McDonough (Architect, Cradle to Cradle) (23:19) Euan Nisbet(Scientist, Royal Holloway) (26:06) Roland Geyer (Author, The Business of Less) (28:15) Ron Gonen (CEO, Closed Loop Partners) (29:34) Paul Shrivastava (Co-President, Club of Rome) (30:14) Carlo Ratti (Architect, Dir., MIT Senseable City Lab) (31:24) Osprey Orielle Lake (Founder, WECAN) (32:38) Liza Featherstone (Journalist) (33:41) Yolanda Kakabadse (Fmr. President, WWF)For more, listen to their full interviewsEpisode Site: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/anth-regen

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society
From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 35:47


Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Rob Nixon (Prof. Environmental Humanities, Princeton) (8:12) Louis de Jaeger (Co-founder, Food Forest Institute) (10:06) Kathleen Rogers (Pres., EarthDay.org) (11:31) Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Groundswell) (13:42) Ben Goldfarb (Author, Crossings) (14:56) Jane Madgwick (CEO, Plantlife International) (19:23) Jason deCaires Taylor (Sculptor, Underwater Museums) (21:02) William McDonough (Architect, Cradle to Cradle) (23:19) Euan Nisbet(Scientist, Royal Holloway) (26:06) Roland Geyer (Author, The Business of Less) (28:15) Ron Gonen (CEO, Closed Loop Partners) (29:34) Paul Shrivastava (Co-President, Club of Rome) (30:14) Carlo Ratti (Architect, Dir., MIT Senseable City Lab) (31:24) Osprey Orielle Lake (Founder, WECAN) (32:38) Liza Featherstone (Journalist) (33:41) Yolanda Kakabadse (Fmr. President, WWF)For more, listen to their full interviewsEpisode Site: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/anth-regen

Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams
Breaking the Silence, April 26, 2026

Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 55:50 Transcription Available


Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Leadership, Integrity and Generational Character Guest, Keith Grounsell, a 28-year law enforcement veteran, two-time Chief of Police, former DEA Special Agent, international police advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, and multi-book author This Week's Guest is back by popular demand: Keith Grounsell! Keith is a veteran law enforcement leader with nearly 30 years at the city, county, federal and international levels. A former deep undercover narcotics and officer and 2-time Chief of Police. He is the author of more than 12 books. You can find all of Keith's book at his author page on Amazon: Amazon.com: Keith P. Grounsell: books, biography, latest update In this episode of Breaking the Silence, Dr. Gregory Williams hosts author and former police chief Keith Groundswell to explore the essential pillars of leadership. The discussion moves from the personal influence of mentors and family to the high-stakes realities of international undercover work and global counter-terrorism. Groundswell emphasizes that true leadership is built on a foundation of integrity that must remain consistent across both public and private life. The Foundation of Leadership: Integrity and Accountability Keith Groundswell posits that leadership is a lifelong journey of learning, where the primary responsibility is to mentor others and make them better than oneself. He identifies integrity as the "first brick" of any leadership foundation; without it, even qualities like courage and discipline can be misdirected toward harmful ends. In the modern era, Groundswell notes that the ubiquity of social media and cameras acts as a form of external accountability, ensuring that a leader's public "happy face" matches their private actions. He argues that as one rises in an organization, the responsibility to work harder and act righteously increases rather than diminishes. A critical component of maintaining this integrity is the presence of an "accountability partner" or a tight inner circle. Groundswell highlights that leaders must surround themselves with people—whether a spouse or a professional command staff—who are empowered to tell the "honest truth" and challenge potentially poor decisions. He stresses that a leader must create an environment of trust where respectful disagreement is encouraged, ensuring that once a collective decision is made, the entire team supports it. Mentorship and the Influence of the Father Groundswell attributes his drive and work ethic to his father, a 22-year U.S. Marine who worked three jobs to support the family. This model of sacrifice taught him that a leader's role is to step up and support those around them, regardless of personal cost. He acknowledges that while some have positive models to mimic, others use a negative upbringing as motivation to "not repeat the process." Regardless of the source, Groundswell believes that finding a mentor—someone who "checks" you at critical crossroads—is what keeps a person on the correct path. Global Security and Decisive Action Drawing from his experience commanding a 5,000-man SWAT team in Afghanistan and working in international narcotics, Groundswell offers a stark critique of current global affairs. He discusses the dangers of "narco-terrorism" and the strategic importance of maintaining a U.S. footprint abroad to prevent the growth of terrorist networks. He specifically criticizes the abrupt withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he claims left vital intelligence databases and $90 billion in weapons in the hands of the Taliban, effectively making them one of the most powerful terrorist organizations overnight. He advocates for decisive leadership in the face of regimes like Iran, arguing that diplomatic policing and human rights protection are essential for a safer world. Shaping the Next Generation A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the "diminishment of society" caused by instant gratification and the lack of personal responsibility. Groundswell has authored a children's book series to help parents spark tough conversations about kindness, boundaries, and self-respect. He argues that respect for authority must begin in the home; if children do not respect their parents or caregivers, they will inevitably become a disruption in school and society. His goal is to move youth away from "victim culture" and toward a mindset of accountability and resilience. The dialogue serves as a powerful reminder that leadership is not defined by title or power, but by the consistency of one's character. Whether managing a national SWAT team or raising a child, the principles remain the same: take responsibility, maintain a foundation of integrity, and never be afraid to take a stand for what is right.

New Books in Biography
Yanara Friedland, "Thanatographies" (U Alabama Press, 2026)

New Books in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 63:03


Yanara Friedland is a writer, translator, and educator born in Berlin. She is the author of Uncountry: A Mythology (2016) winner of the Noemi Press Fiction Book Award and Groundswell (2021) selected for Essay Press's Book Award and Thanatographies (U Alabama Press, 2026). Her work explores the effects of dislocation on memory and language, engaging with multilingual and transhistorical spaces through archival research and in collaboration with other artists. She teaches creative writing and literature at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies and co-runs the reading series Mutter Courage in the Pacific Northwest. Thanatographies is a genre-defying meditation on disappearance, memory, and the porous boundaries between the living and the dead. In poetic prose, Yanara Friedland weaves together dreamscapes, historical fragments, personal recollections, and philosophical inquiry to explore the afterlives of loss and survival. Moving through rooms, cities, forests, and archives, the text becomes a living document of insomnia, exile, and the spectral presence of women across time, including artists, revolutionaries, caretakers, and ghosts. Structured in four sections titled Room, Night, Medusas, and Burials, the book traverses inner and outer landscapes, from Berlin's haunted streets to the intimate terrain of the body. Friedland's voice is both lyrical and incisive, drawing on figures such as Unica Zürn, Rosa Luxemburg, and Else Lasker-Schüler to illuminate the intersections of gender, violence, and historical erasure. The result is a deeply embodied poetics of wakefulness, where hidden life remembers and speaks. Thanatographies is written for readers of experimental literature, feminist theory, and contemporary poetics. The book resonates with artists, scholars, and seekers who are compelled by the aesthetics of mourning, the politics of memory, and the radical potential of language to hold what is otherwise unspeakable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Farmers Helping Farmers
ENCORE: TIM PARTON: Farmers Are Heroes, Nobody Else Can Do What We Do

Farmers Helping Farmers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 42:21


April 2026: Life is full of challenges, especially in farming, and the global situation can be a heavy weight. It feels like the perfect time to re-release this encore conversation with UK farmer Tim Parton. If you want to be inspired, Tim is your man. We're wanting to remind everyone that Farmers are Heroes, nobody else can do what we do. Since this episode was recorded in 2023, Tim has faced even more personal challenges due to a serious farming accident. We caught up with him when we attended Groundswell in the UK last year, and look forward to another podcast chat with him soon - watch this space!...UK arable farmer of the year and Green Farm Collective founding member Tim Parton spent a week in Australia as part of VicNoTill's annual conference TRAN$ITION23. As well as inspiring over 100 farmers in the conference room, Tim hung out in soil pits and dug into soils with a shovel to gain a deeper understanding of regenerative farming systems in the Australian context. Dan Fox sat down in the podcast studio with Tim to discover what new ideas his visit had sparked. VicNoTill was also keen to find out how Tim is changing the narrative about farmers being the heroes when it comes to sequestering carbon and feeding the world.

Armchair Adventures
UNPACKED: Making a House a Home Adventure

Armchair Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 20:22


Hello Adventurers! It’s time to Unpack our latest Adventure with our host, Connie's Uncle Chris, and his cheeky soundboard Ziggy!

Armchair Adventures
Making a House a Home Adventure - Part 3

Armchair Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 14:31


People. People are what make a house a home. On realising this, in this final episode, Connie and the gang set about putting on a welcome party for the family when they arrive. They think of everything: tables, chairs, welcome flags, and even an exploding barbecue.