Learning Horizons

In this episode Brooke and I talk about: The origins of her passion and work Her teaching of Zen practice and writing Working with Emptiness and for Teaching from the edges of emptiness and form in both Zen and creative expression The art of Seeking and letting go Slowing down in moments of collective urgency Her upcoming work and offerings And many other topics. Guest Bio: Brooke  is a poet, medi...

This is the 4th episode in a special series exploring the re-imagining of education. In this episode - Part 2 of 2 - Tomas Björkman and I continue to talk about: Oxygen and money as a metaphor for what we collectively believe we can re-invent. Collective agency and collective sense-making. The value and limitation of rational scientific worldviews. What skills, knowledge and capacities does educat...

This is the 4th episode in a special series exploring the re-imagining of education. In this episode - Part 1 of 2 - Tomas Björkman and I talk about: Importance of lifelong learning and inner growth and maturation in organisations, management and in society. Nurturing environments that can facilitate effective and healthy corporate cultures. The connection between inner and outer personal developm...

This is the 3rd episode in a special series exploring the re-imagining of education. In this episode Prof. Michael Anderson and I talk about: The pivotal moment that led Michael become involved in transformative education What transformation of education means in the context of our conversation The 4C Transformative Learning Framework The need for concerted, committed, long-term energy at all leve...

This is the 2nd episode in a special series exploring the re-imagining of education. In this episode Susan and I talk about: Susan’s book, Minding Bodies. Immersive place-based sensory learning. Neuroscience behind embodied integrated and experiential learning. Susan’s 6 Principles of embodied Cognition. How advanced mobility relates to the complexity of our brains and learning. How poverty and ba...

In this episode Michael and I talk about: Practical examples of what it looks like to facilitate Socratic practices in a classroom and online. Key topics raised in Michael’s books. How parents and teachers as well as students are impacted by the educational system. How a meaningful education could support healthy culture and human thriving Amongst many other topics! If you are a parent, teacher, s...

In this episode Chiara and I talk about: Her field of microbiology Dance and self-expression Asking questions Science communication Challenging ourselves with new knowledge Epistemic humility The transition from being a student to a teacher

In this episode Laura and I talk about: Her loves of writing Career and leadership coaching What makes for clear and meaningful communication The importance (and challenge!) of feedback for growth Website: www.lauracascales.com E-mail: laura@lauracascales.com

In this episode Nathaniel and I talk about: Life changing experiences The visible and invisible Sports as the accepted introduction to peak experiences and flow states Importance of integrating peak experiences How we can better manage our complex lives Finding simplicity and ease by inhabiting a more integrated self

In this episode I talk about the second type of conversation that has the potential to hugely impact our own wellbeing and that of our culture at large. That is how we approach conversations and interactions with other people. In person or online. Particularly with those who have different views from us. Resources: My public Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingbecomingcoaching

In this episode I explore conversation from a new angle and why it’s good to realise the trail you’ve been walking has run out. For those who are curious as to some of the content that has inspired me of late, here are a few resources. Fair warning: some of it goes quite in depth. But it’s worth it. Resources: Sam Harris and Stephen Fry - Mindfulness and Egocentrism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

In this episode I introduce a 3-part mini series of solo episodes and share 2 pieces that breathed new life into old names. Resources: A poem by Brooke McNamara called 'No Wisdom' from her book of poems, Bury the Seed https://www.brookemcnamara.com/bury-the-seed/ An excerpt from a book called Emptiness Dancing by Adyashanti https://www.amazon.com.au/Emptiness-Dancing-Adyashanti/dp/1591794595

In this episode Stef and I talk about: Her own story of discovering yoga and how it informs her approach to life The history of yoga and how it has evolved through different cultures What someone who may want to try yoga can expect from her public classes and private lessons Yoga as a philosophy and spiritual practice We both agreed we’d probably need to do a second interview to cover all the thre...

In this episode Prabha and I talk about: State management The Link between our breath and mind Coaching individuals and couples to live fulfilling lives and relationships Using relationship as your self-development path Working through conflict in respectful ways Creativity and play as a natural state of learning Integrating body mind and heart Prabha is an enthusiast for living life to the fulles...

In this episode Jhana and I talk about: Erotic art What is healthy sexuality Taking responsibility for taking care of ourselves (physically mentally and emotionally) How creativity and consciousness can inform each other His courses and workshops, Romancing the beloved When addictions and pretending to be something we’re not get in the way of expressing our gifts Trusting the process and being pat...

In this episode Jen and I talk about: Transitions in how we make meaning Ego Developmental Theory Awakened Education Integral Philosophy The impact we have on each other in every interaction Changing the goal and face of education Growth and development from childhood, adulthood, and beyond How a developmental lens may hold a key to helping Young people with anxiety, challenges with mental health...

In this episode I talk with Jennifer Rumbell about: Italian Futurism The value of persistence in learning What culture, music, and government have in common The baroque style how politics and arts influence each other the avant garde what it means when art is not highly valued in a culture what happens when art is constrained or disconnected from culture Jennifer is a piano teacher and musicologis...

In this episode I speak with my friend Steve Steve has a Masters in public policy, a Degree in journalism, and is a Program producer on Radio 4EB. In our conversation we talked about: Flow states Being distracted by obsessive thinking Gardening Public policy, political studies, and how things get done and made Assumptions of traditional behavioural economics Power structures in society We ask; how...

In this episode Aaron and I talk about; Having a lust for continuous learning How working to develop yourself can keep your job from consuming you We talk about the real challenges of his profession including PTSD and depression The importance of talking about these with each other and not believing we can do it all alone and handle everything The less spoken-about side of a paramedic’s job. The P...

In this episode of the podcast I speak with Kali Marnane about recognising our biases when engaging in our passions, the impact and importance of how we name and classify things, the significance and meaning of thresholds in inner and outer spaces, spectrums of relationships between public and private, and the influence that spaces have on our wellbeing and resilience. Kali is an architect and res...

In this episode of the podcast I speak with Ahri Tallon about his passions in community development, healthy masculinity, rites of passage, the value of conversation, resilience in these times of change, and what is possible when community development integrates both the sameness and differences between people and communities. Ahri Tallon is is a community development practitioner working to organ...

Hi, welcome to The NAME it Podcast. My name is Jonas, and I’m so excited to have you join me for what I hope will be the beginning of countless interesting and inspirational conversations with guests that name the deeper meanings and metaphors underneath our passions and projects, professions and interests. In this episode you will hear: My own meaning, inspiration, and intention behind releasing...