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Living Off-Grid at Living Energy Farm: Self-Determined Communities, DC Microgrids & Biogas This episode visits Living Energy Farm to explore a scalable, community-based model of off-grid living that prioritizes self-determination over corporate dependence for food and energy. The conversation critiques mainstream “feel-better” environmentalism focused on electrification, solar subsidies, and e...

In Picton, New Zealand, Chris follows Sheira Hudson , a New York native who sailed around the world with her Kiwi husband and now co-owns the Atlantis hostel, as she cleans and shares her story and philosophy. The host reflects on why he increasingly prefers hostels over luxury hotels for community and serendipitous connection, and argues that phone-driven comparison and societal expectations can...

Sandra Bédigis Rueda explains how she and her husband began by searching for land, sent a letter to their network, quickly formed an initial group, and ultimately grew to about 25 members after several land searches. She shares her background as a corporate expat in Congo and France, the burnout and political stress that pushed her to quit after a pivotal party conversation, and how she shifted to...

Awakening Authenticity: Valeria Moraga’s Journey of Radical Acceptance and Creativity Join us in the Rock Bottom Lounge as we dive deep into the life and experiences of Valeria Moraga, a multidisciplinary artist and spiritual powerhouse. From her early life in the Philippines to her transformative years in New York City, Valeria shares candid stories about navigating cultural identity, gender, and...

Vincent Coconato (aka. Coco) shares his compelling and transformative journey from losing his job to founding Bob's Dance Shop, highlighting the importance of getting out of one's comfort zone and trusting in the universe. The episode features Coco's unique experience hitchhiking with a Polaroid camera to pitch an idea and accidentally meeting the former CEO of Polaroid, which affir...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, an Indian prince, who opens up about his extraordinary journey over the past decade, from inspiring a passion for worm composting to becoming a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The prince shares intimate details about his arranged marriage, his coming out journey, and the many hurdles he faced, including death threats...

We sit down with Priya, founder of the decentralized tech community Fractal. Priya shares her journey from isolation and career uncertainty to building an interconnected network that feels like living on a college campus. Discover how Fractal has grown from hosting dinners in New York to expanding internationally, providing spaces for activities, classes, and co-living. Priya also discusses her up...

In this debut episode, Lyle Drescher (aka. Therapy Gecko or "Geck") recounts his journey from living in his parents' basement, raising funds for a gecko suit through GoFundMe, to achieving considerable online success with millions of followers on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. He discusses his mental health struggles during the pandemic, the importance of community, and how he navi...