Archive for the ‘Life & Style’ Category
Shifting Societal Values and the End of Consumerism w/ Nathan Shedroff
Leader in Sustainable Development: Nathan Shedroff The Full Interview Audio Only Right click here to download the MP3 version of this interview Synopsis No longer can we drive our economy by pumping up consumerism and bloating the GDP. We must rethink our consumption based values as a society and look to what actions can sustain [...]
The End of Growth with Richard Heinberg
As global energy production peaks, our consumer-driven society is being forced to rethink its values and creatively adapt to a less energy intensive world. Richard Heinberg, senior fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and author of “The End of Growth” joins me today to discuss the end of consumerism.
Peter Block on Community Development
Building community is one of the best assets that anyone can have. Renowned author, public speaker, and consultant, Peter Block sits down with Luke to discuss his latest book, The Abundant Community (co-authored w/ John McKnight). The two get into a variety of topics under the umbrella of community building and the transition society is making towards a sharing economy.
Our anthropogenic culture’s view on dreams with Derrick Jensen
Derrick Jensen is a prolific writer, speaker and activist. He is the author of endgame and a myriad of other thought-provoking title. He joins me now to discuss his latest work, Dreams.
Walk Out Walk On: A Learning Journey Into Communities | Interview with Author Deborah Frieze
Deborah Frieze co-authored the book Walk Out: Walk On: A Learning Journey Through Communities Daring to Live the Future Now and we are talking about the stories that went into the book. There are some great ideas about community, transformational change, and people deciding to take it upon themselves to create the future they want today.
Permaculture and The Restoration Revolution – Interview with Chuck Burr
Leader in Sustainable Development: Chuck Burr The Full Interview Audio Only Right click here to download the MP3 version of this interview Synopsis In this interview we discuss permaculture and Chuck’s Burr “Culture Quake: The Restoration Revolution.” Specifically: -Southern Oregon Permaculture Institute -Collaboration vs. Competition -Annuals vs. Perennials -The Need for Experimentation [...]
The Use of Permaculture in Our World: Interview with Paul Wheaton
Leader in Sustainable Development: Paul Wheaton The Full Interview Audio Only Right click here to download the MP3 version of this interview Synopsis In this interview we discuss permaculture’s role in the world around us. Specifically: -Permaculture’s role in large scale agriculture -The Garden of 1000 Buddhas -Society’s current dependance on grain -Masanobu Fukuoka’s [...]
Making our Children Healthier One Lunch at a Time: Interview with Renegade Lunchlady Ann Cooper
The Full Interview Audio Only Right click here to download the MP3 version of this interview Synopsis In this interview we discuss the atrocious situation with kid’s lunches at public schools and what Ann Cooper is doing to make them healthier. Specifically: -How to change children’s relationship to food -Lobbyists built the Food Pyramid [...]
Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn – Interview with Architect/Designer Fritz Haeg
The Full Interview Audio Only Right click here to download the MP3 version of this interview In this interview we discuss Fritz’s work designing organic gardens in place of front lawns all over the US for his book Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn. Specifically: -The History of the Lawn -Organic Gardens as an [...]
In the Spice Cabinet: A Journey of a Different Kind
There’s an old saying that I’m sure many of people have heard, but have never really took the time out to truly comprehend: “you are what you eat.” So is it any wonder that a good number of Americans these days are not only out of shape but inextricably obese and just down right unhealthy? Come find out one of the esiest and simplest ways to better maintain your health, and all it takes is a trip to your local grocery store.