Superseed

What does a world outside of endless, destructive economic growth look like — and how do we get there? How do we break through the virtual monopoly that right-leaning media has on America’s eyes and ears?  In this episode, Michael Mezzatesta unpacks effective progressive storytelling tactics, post-growth economics, gives his take on tech "broligarchs,” and offers a hopeful vision for transfor...

What does it mean to truly resist and build community against violent colonial powers manifesting as billionaires actively orchestrating the rise in global authoritarianism as we speak? This conversation with Maurice Mitchell dives into the dying MAGA era, the importance of building community, telling compelling stories, and taking collective action to create a more just and equitable future in th...

What if stopping fossil fuel expansion projects and fighting for climate justice was as easy as taking a targeted digital action for a few minutes a day, and getting rewarded for it? Prepare to be fired up for this super motivating conversation.  In this episode, Madeleine sits down with Christian Vanizette, a URL/IRL anti-fossil fuel campaigner and co-founder of Chilli.app, the world’s first clim...

Have you ever participated in an action, march, or act of nonviolent civil disobedience? What is the role of nonviolent direct action in fighting for a just climate future?  In this episode, Madeleine brings us directly in the middle of an action in NYC targeting Citibank’s investment in fossil fuels. The action is part of the Summer of Heat campaign of sustained pressure to big banks fueling the...

"These times call for every single one of our contributions... there's so much beauty and wonder; it's not all despair." - One of the many pearls from Jezz in this episode! This is Part 2 of our conversation with Jezz Chung! In this episode, guest Jezz shares deep wisdom rooted in embodiment, practice, and community. Offering personal stories of how they came to find their comm...

How can we dream towards a world of liberation?  In this month’s episode, guest Jezz Chung shares deep wisdom rooted in embodiment, practice, and community. Offering personal stories of how they came to find their community and calling in the world, Jezz reminds listeners that as we change ourselves, we can also change the world. This conversation draws deeply on liberatory dreams, and is a great...

Welcome to our first  Super Session!!! Super Sessions is a quarterly event series, centering the sharing of physical space in warm and reflective community. This episode is a live recording of the event, hosted at  Cara Marie Piazza’s studio in NYC.   What does it look like to share collective reflections, perspectives, tools, and dreams of a joyful world of climate work irl?   This episode is a b...

Welcome to our first  Super Session!!! Super Sessions is a quarterly event series, centering the sharing of physical space in warm and reflective community. This episode is a live recording of the event, hosted at  Cara Marie Piazza’s studio in NYC.  What does it look like to share collective reflections, perspectives, tools, and dreams of a joyful world of climate work irl?    This episode is a b...

Welcome to Part 2 of 2 with Whitney! What does it mean to report climate stories that actually inspire people?    In episode 19 of Supersede, Madeleine is joined by Whitney Bauck, climate and environment journalist. Often the most impactful and potent climate action starts at the hyper-local level. Whitney is excellent at sharing these types of unique and illuminatory stories. In this episode, she...

Welcome to Part 1 of 2 with Whitney! What does it mean to report climate stories that actually inspire people?    In episode 18 of Supersede, Madeleine is joined by Whitney Bauck, climate and environment journalist. Often the most impactful and potent climate action starts at the hyper-local level. Whitney is excellent at sharing these types of unique and illuminatory stories. In this episode, she...

Welcome to another episode of Supersede with Robert Jeffrey, AKA Planter Rob! In this episode Madeleine and Rob discuss what it means to grow towards justice through confronting difficult situations and conversations.  As a Black queer man who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, Rob shares stories of the gardens and plant clippings of his youth that inspired his love of plants. His connection to the n...

Join us in celebrating one year of Supersede! We’re so grateful for a year of inspirational conversations, and to celebrate, we’re bringing you an episode that highlights some of the most powerful advice and wisdom from last year's guests. You’ll hear insight from Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Willow Defebaugh, Alec Leach, Kristy Drutman and more!  Madeleine, Seeding Sovereignty’s Climate Program...

In this episode, guest Kristy Drutman shares her journey from burnt out climate activist to founder of the Green Jobs Board and climate media superstar. Kristy is connecting climate leaders, amplifying green jobs, and fighting for a world of equitable and fair climate labor.  Kristy touches on how her specific identities have shaped her approach to climate work and have encouraged her to look out...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Supersede!  In this episode, Madeleine is joined by sprouting champion Doug Evans. Doug shares his continued passion for health and the ways he hopes to make healthy living and eating accessible in a rapidly changing world. Doug and Madeleine touch on the ways that commercialization, industrial agriculture, and focus on profit rather than quality harm both planetary and pe...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Supersede!  This month, we’re excited to bring you a special episode to honor Native American Heritage Month.  We’ve compiled some highlights from three of our wonderful Indigenous guests discussing land, body, and community sovereignty. This episode uplifts the wisdom of Seeding Sovereignty Board Members Melina Laboucan-Massimo and Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses W...

Coming to you LIVE from New York Climate Week, we’re bringing you a very special episode of Supersede. Partnering with our friends Queer Brown Vegan (Isaias Hernandez) and Nowadays on Earth (Kalpana Arias), Seeding Sovereignty co-hosted The Symbiocene, a beautiful evening and panel discussion with Willow Defabaugh (Co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Atmos ), Isais Hernandez (Founder or Queer Brown...

In the days between New York Fashion Week and Climate Week NYC, consumption, sustainability and the wide gap between them are on our minds. In this week’s episode, guest Alec Leach, a fashion and sustainability writer, offers his insight into the complicated world of so-called sustainable fashion. Alec shares his journey from fashion writer with a burgeoning interest in sustainability to author of...

Joining us this week on Supersede, Marcus Erikson discusses the continual call of service in his life – eventually leading to his role as co-founder and scientist at 5 Gyres. Marcus and Madeleine discuss their approaches to activism against plastics pollution and science communication, and Madeline shares how Marcus’s mentorship shaped her science journey as well.  Marcus shares a bit of his inspi...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Supersede!  This week Willow Defebaugh joins the podcast in an episode that touches on connection to nature, spirituality, and the value in transformation. Speaking with Madeline during pride month and solstice season, Willow emphasizes the magic within community and the good that comes from amplifying each other's unique superpowers within supportive spaces.   Sharing...

Welcome to episode 8 of Supersede! Today, Melina Laboucan-Massimo joins Madeleine on the podcast to discuss the many ways activism has interwoven with her life. Rooting the conversation in her upbringing in Northern Alberta, Melina describes the way place drew her to activism, and shares her journey working to “stop the destruction and start the healing” in the Athabasca tar sands.  As Melina disc...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Supersede!  This week, Madeleine continues her conversation with Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone. Grounding the conversation in her advocacy and passion, Jordan shares her story of advocacy for MMIP, speaking about what brought her to run the 2019 Boston Marathon as a prayer run dedicated to 26 MMIP. Jordan also shares what her 2023 return to the Boston Mar...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Supersede!  Today, Madeleine is joined by runner and activist Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone in an episode that honors our need to make spaces both for thriving, and for heartbreak and pain. In part one of this two-part conversation highlighting Jordan’s journey as an activist fighting to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Jordan reminds us the...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Supersede!  This Earth Month, Seeding Sovereignty is amplifying and educating around food sovereignty. In this episode,  Madeleine is joined by Serpentina, who highlights their work with Seeding Sovereignty’s mutual aid farm in New Mexico alongside their work running Seeding Sovereignty's Abortion Doula Trainings. Rooting in their commitment to reproductive justice and...

Welcome to Episode 4 of Supersede!  In this episode, Madeleine continues her conversation with Genesis Butler in a discussion that highlights the vitality of youth voices in the climate movement. Madeleine and Genesis share their journeys to climate activism and discuss the ways young people can get involved in the movement. As Genesis points out, climate activism is about life . So many dreams fo...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Supersede!  In this episode, Madeleine is joined by Genesis Butler in a discussion that highlights the vitality of youth voices in the climate movement. Madeleine and Genesis share their journeys to climate activism and discuss the ways young people can get involved in the movement. As Genesis points out, climate activism is about life . So many dreams for the future are im...