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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 3 34:18

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Send us a text In this the final episode of three with Stephen Armytage, he discusses what it means to live a rich and purposeful life. Stephen explains that his goal in sharing this course, and his overall mission, is to leave the world in a better shape than he found it. He reveals the secret to achieving this is coming from a place of abundance …

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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 2 44:36

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Send us a text In episode two of Beaming Green, we learn about the next chapter in Stephen Armytage's journey towards Living a Rich and Purposeful Life (LARPL). Stephen shares what brought on his self-described 'spectacular midlife crisis', which was a growing discomfort about the direction in which the world was heading, particularly around how hu…

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Living a rich and purposeful life EP1 40:03

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Send us a text Are you ready to to live a rich and purposeful life? In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Stephen Armytage to discuss his upcoming program, Living a Rich and Purposeful Life. Stephen has spent the last 15 years developing a universal approach to helping people live a fulfilling and thriving life. During the conversation, S…

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Sustainable Schools Network - Katie Norman 42:07

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Send us a text Educating our children and making them aware of how to live their lives sustainably is no mean feat. In this episode, I speak with Katie Norman about her business called the Sustainable Schools Network (SSN). Katie is the chief steward for the organisation that has been in operation for almost two years. The SSN philosophy on Educati…

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Living Well, Dying Well - with Hermione Elliot 53:48

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Send us a text In this week’s episode I am excited to welcome guest presenter Andia Cally. Together, we interview Hermione Elliot, who shares her wisdom and wealth of experience and knowledge on a subject that eventually impacts us all—death. Based in the UK, Hermione is an End of Life Doula and the Director of Living Well, Dying Well, an organisat…

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Repair, Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle with Justin Bonsey 54:45

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Send us a text To mark Plastic Free July, we go a little deeper and look at waste and recycling in New South Wales, Australia and beyond. I speak with Justin Bonsey who works in the waste industry. Justin is the Strategic Lead of Resource Recovery at the Southern Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), overseeing regional projects on infrastruct…

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Plastic Free Alternatives - Nikki Beckinsale 44:59

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Send us a text This month we celebrate Plastic Free July, an important initiative that Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) started in Australia with the help of a small local government team in 2011. In this episode, I speak with Nikki Beckinsale about her business Plastic Free Alternatives, which promotes the idea that…

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The Way of the Courageous Vulnerable with Matthew Harris 37:21

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Send us a text In this episode I speak with Matthew Harris about his first book, The Way of the Courageous Vulnerable – How to Find Meaning and Purpose From the 7 Stages of the Hero’s Journey in your daily life. The book centres on the hero's journey, the underlying template in stories from all around the world, as a way for people to understand an…

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RiverTracks - creating a supportive community for youth 28:43

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Send us a text RiverTracks is a new Northern Rivers venture, inspired by the very successful BackTrack program that Bernie Shakeshaft created in Armidale, New South Wales to keep young boys 'alive, out of jail and get them back on track'. Like BackTrack, RiverTracks will take an innovative approach to working with young people, 13-16 years giving t…

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Bridging the gender gap and flourishing - Karen Downes 44:24

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Send us a text I heard Karen Lee Downes in an online interview a few months ago where she shared some of the work that her organisation — the Flourish Initiative, together with and Femme Q, were doing around bridging the gap between the masculine and feminine energies in the workplace. This subject appealed to me because I believe there needs to be…

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Eco Business Mentor - Jannine Barron 38:16

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Send us a text Jannine Barron created her first eco product in 1998. Over the next 23 years she launched more than 33 zero-waste products. In 2000, she coined the phrase, “change the world, one purchase at a time” to express her brand activism, a phrase that many industries have since adopted. Now, two and a half decades later, and based in the UK,…

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Talking, Permaculture and Eco-Village life - Morag Gamble 1:02:40

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Send us a text In this episode I speak with Morag Gamble who is a global Permaculture and Eco Village Ambassador. She has lived in the Crystal Waters Eco Village for more than two decades. She runs permaculture courses online, serving a wide audience that spans six continents. Morag covers a wide array of topics and is such an knowledgable and enga…

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" Library of stuff" - reducing your consumption 38:47

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Send us a text Libraries are traditionally associated with borrowing books. These days, with an increasing awareness that once a product reaches its used-by date ‘there is no away’, many waste-conscious communities are creating tool libraries. This is a great way to pool resources, borrowing, rather than buying tools, camping goods, PAs, party equi…

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Fred's Tiny Houses, the fundamentals of design 42:22

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Send us a text The tiny house movement has been growing steadily for more than a decade. It offers an affordable alternative to buying a conventional house and an alternative way of living. Many home buyers are choosing to downsize and simplify their lives due to economic hardship, housing affordability and environmental stress. This conscientious …

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Syntropic Gardener - Victor Pires 42:49

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Send us a text Welcome to episode twenty. I'm excited to welcome back Victor Pires to learn more about Syntropic agriculture and his new training course — Syntropic Gardener, based in Uki, Northern NSW, Australia. Victor was born in Brazil where he trained extensively in this field, learning from some of the founders, including the Syntropic agricu…

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Lessons from Indigenous Australia may hold a key to a sustainable future 45:40

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Send us a text Indigenous Australians are the first-known human inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands. The term includes both the Torres Strait Islanders and the Aboriginal People, who together make up about 2.5% of Australia's population. Scientists believe Indigenous Australians arrived in Australia between 40,000 and 70,…

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Farmers' markets: promoting healthy individuals, communities and environments 32:31

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Send us a text Farmers' markets promote individual health, environmental health and healthy communities. These weekly markets support local farmers, stimulating local economies and building direct relationships between the growers and buyers. They offer a place where the consumer can ask questions about how their food is grown, creating consumer tr…

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Deep Listeners - Compassion, healing and support for the community 37:36

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Send us a text In this episode I speak with Ursula Wharton, the founder of Deep Listeners . Ursula shares her personal story about the loss of her son to suicide. As a result of her loss, she created a free community offering called Deep Listeners that aims "to up-skill and empower community members and organisations to be prepared and willing to l…

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Rites to a good life - Everyday Rituals of Healing and Transformation 55:36

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Send us a text I am really excited to be speaking with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer and producer of many films over 40 illustrious years, (inc. the award-winning Hoop Dreams, 1994). Today, I speak with him about his new book Rites to a Good Life - Everyday Rituals of Healing and Transformatio…

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A Christmas that doesn't cost the earth 30:47

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Send us a text This week I talk Turkey with my (vegan) partner Andia about how we can celebrate Christmas sustainably. In Australia alone, it's estimated that our festive waste is growing by 30% yearly because of all the thousands of tonnes of wrapping paper, food, decorations, empty bottles and unwanted presents. We spend about $11 billion a year …

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So, you want to become a beekeeper 34:53

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Send us a text So, you want to become a beekeeper I'm excited to be speaking with Leonie Schwarzel, who is a fellow beekeeper with extensive experience (more than me). I met Leonie when I joined the Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society three years ago. There is a lot beekeepers need to know, so I thought it would be useful to discuss the basics be…

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Sustainable School with humanist values 37:44

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Send us a text Sustainable School with humanist values My partner Andia and I started a not-for-profit called “Lets Waste Less” in 2017. We wanted to reduce the use of single plastics in our town and began sourcing second-hand materials and support for fortnightly Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Friends suggested asking the Sathya Sai School if we could…

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Vegucation with Samantha Jones 27:25

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Send us a text In this episode I speak with Samantha Jones, the winner of It Takes A Town's program – 'Pitch for Change'. Samantha is offering budding gardeners an opportunity to learn the basics of gardening and growing their own food with her program 'Vegucation' at the Murwillumbah Community Gardens. In this interview we speak about: her passion…

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A Plastic Ocean with Jo Ruxton 45:56

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Send us a text I feel honoured to speak with UK-based Jo Ruxton this week, who is the producer of the film "A Plastic Ocean" (A film my partner and I screened when we launched our not-for-profit Let's Waste Less in 2017 that forever changed the way we viewed single plastic and our throw-away culture). View the trailer Plastic is accumulating across…

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How to face relationship and COVID challenges 37:18

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Send us a text I am really excited to be speaking with Henrike Schreer, a qualified Life Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and Hypnotherapist. I asked her what she would recommended for people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and in particular how COVID-19 seems to have exacerbated the situation. In this e…

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It takes a town with Carmen Stewart 33:50

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Send us a text It Takes a Town — with Carmen Stewart It Takes a Town (ITAT) started in 2017 in the 2484 postcode area, which includes Murwillumbah, Northern New South Wales and surrounding villages. It operates under the premise that we all — residents, services, clubs, churches, businesses, schools and government—have a role to play in creating ch…

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Circular Economy Villages 50:32

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Send us a text In this episode I speak with skilled planners and strategic engineers, Nilmini De Silva and Steven Liaros, who have more than 25 years local government and consulting experience. They share their vision of pioneering "Circular Economy Villages" (CEVs) in Australia . A CEV lowers living costs, covering the basic needs of residents, in…

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A Heartfelt Vision for Wellness Sanctuaries 39:49

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Send us a text Vision for Wellness Sanctuaries In this interview Sebastian Hilbert shares his story of moving to Australia from a small rural town in East Germany, with a population of 200 people. He discusses how he and his partner, Theresa Armytage, created Wellnesspreneur after realising there was a gap in the market in how effectively wellness …

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“Operation Crayweed" Cleaning Sydney's waterways and increasing biodiversity 25:23

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Send us a text Operation Crayweed Operation Crayweed is a flagship project from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. The project focuses on the restoration of underwater forests that disappeared from the coastline of Australia’s largest city decades ago. It combines science, practice, community engagement and art to reach its goals as well as ra…

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Rites of Passage with Dr. Arne Rubinstein 35:04

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Send us a text In this episode with Arne Rubinstein we will be discussing the key elements of having sustainable, meaningful relationships with your children through the various stages of their life and the importance of elders in the community to guide you in your adult life. There is also a special offer for the Rites of Passage Institute's trans…

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Healthy homes better for people & the planet 25:51

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Send us a text Michael Leung - Architect from Balanced Earth Michael Leung has had a passion for architecture since the age of sixteen, when he started working in an architectural firm in the UK. He then went on to university to study architecture. Michael became a UK registered architect in March 2000. He has 30 years experience in architecture an…

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Building with hemp a way of the future 44:20

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Send us a text Building with hemp a way of the future In this episode I am excited to be interviewing Klara Marosszeky who is the Managing Director of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company, Australia’s lead organisation in hemp building materials research. The company sources hemp from Australian farmers, manufacturers that are BCA-compliant Australi…

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Pioneering Permaculture in Borneo, Indonesia 54:26

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Send us a text Pioneering permaculture in Borneo, Indonesia Australian born Community Development Worker, Frederika’s inspiration for Indonesia came from her love of the cultural arts. This saw her participate in a cultural music scholarship and led to her meeting her now husband, Indonesian actor and Permaculturist, Jayadi Paembonan. 17 years and …

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Learn Syntropic Agriculture with Victor Pires 50:56

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Send us a text I would like to introduce you to Syntropic Agriculture, a concept I learnt about 3 years ago with Victor Pires. You may ask, what is syntropic agriculture? Syntropic agriculture is an intensive, successional form of agroforestry that tries to imitate natural forest dynamics through several principles and practices, aiming to maximise…

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Beaming Green - Introduction how to live your life fully and sustainably in an ever changing world. 0:50

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Send us a text A brief introduction to the Beaming Green podcast. We look forward to welcoming you to the Beaming Green family. Visit our website to subscribe to our free newsletter and receive your free easy being green guide once you subscribe You can follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Linkedin…

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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 3 34:18

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Living a rich and purposeful life - EP 2 44:36

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Living a rich and purposeful life EP1 40:03

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Sustainable Schools Network - Katie Norman 42:07

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Living Well, Dying Well - with Hermione Elliot 53:48

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Repair, Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle with Justin Bonsey 54:45

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Plastic Free Alternatives - Nikki Beckinsale 44:59

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The Way of the Courageous Vulnerable with Matthew Harris 37:21

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RiverTracks - creating a supportive community for youth 28:43

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Bridging the gender gap and flourishing - Karen Downes 44:24

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Eco Business Mentor - Jannine Barron 38:16

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Talking, Permaculture and Eco-Village life - Morag Gamble 1:02:40

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" Library of stuff" - reducing your consumption 38:47

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Fred's Tiny Houses, the fundamentals of design 42:22

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Syntropic Gardener - Victor Pires 42:49

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Lessons from Indigenous Australia may hold a key to a sustainable future 45:40

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Farmers' markets: promoting healthy individuals, communities and environments 32:31

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Deep Listeners - Compassion, healing and support for the community 37:36

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Rites to a good life - Everyday Rituals of Healing and Transformation 55:36

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A Christmas that doesn't cost the earth 30:47

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So, you want to become a beekeeper 34:53

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Sustainable School with humanist values 37:44

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Vegucation with Samantha Jones 27:25

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A Plastic Ocean with Jo Ruxton 45:56

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How to face relationship and COVID challenges 37:18

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It takes a town with Carmen Stewart 33:50

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Circular Economy Villages 50:32

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A Heartfelt Vision for Wellness Sanctuaries 39:49

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“Operation Crayweed" Cleaning Sydney's waterways and increasing biodiversity 25:23

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Rites of Passage with Dr. Arne Rubinstein 35:04

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Healthy homes better for people & the planet 25:51

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Building with hemp a way of the future 44:20

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Pioneering Permaculture in Borneo, Indonesia 54:26

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Learn Syntropic Agriculture with Victor Pires 50:56

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Beaming Green - Introduction how to live your life fully and sustainably in an ever changing world. 0:50