Creative Ecology Podcast

"Balanced mind balanced world" is the short version of a piece of wisdom, that has been gifted to me this week. As the title says it is about the thought that the state of our world, how unbalanced and degraded it is, is a mirror image of the stage of our minds. In turn this would mean, that if more if us would do internal work and establish a more balanced mind and way of living we would create c...

In this episode I am talking with Shannon Sullivan the author of the novel Soul Stoke. Her book can be read just as the beautiful story it is, or be used as a guide to some deeper wisdoms including the need to protect our natural environment such as the Ningaloo reef. In my conversation with her, we speak about: ·          How she came to write Sole Stoke ·          The meaning of writing in her l...

In this episode I am talking with Harri Davies a marine scientist and founder of Sea Country Solutions. In my conversation with her, we speak about: ·          Her organisation Sea Country Solutions and how it was founded ·          Indigenous knowledge as scientific data ·          Fishery management for island communities ·          Values in environmental management ·          Citizen science ·...

In this episode I am talking with Angela Rossen an artist and biodiversity educator. In my conversation with her, we speak about: Climate change and the state of our planet Angela's biodiversity education workshops Engagement with nature through art Difference between information communicated through science and public media Possible ways to protect the planet and many other things. If you want to...

In this episode I am talking with Majell Backhasuen am endurance athlete and sports activist. In my conversation with him, we speak about: his life as a runner the art of running vipassana meditation different forms of environmental activism his podcast Stokely and the importance to have conversations and many other things. If you want to find more about Majell Backhausen visit his website: http:/...

In this episode I am talking with Ian Hackett a mindfulness and dharma teacher. In my conversation with him, we speak about: How Ian's connection to nature developed How Ian got in contact with mindfulness and meditation Meaning of the word eco-dharma How to learn from and handle suffering Foundation of Tig-Le House and his journey to become a mindfulness and dharma teacher How to connect with and...

In my conversation with him, we speak about: his work as a professor and researcher in the field of forest pathology the importance of biosecurity the fungal pathogen Quambalaria pitereka the fungal pathogen Quambalaria coyrecup (Marri Canker) anthropogenic disturbance and climate change and their impacts on forest health effects of tree health on insects, birds and mammals provenance trials to te...

In this episode I am talking with Miranda Aitken a poet and musician from Western Australia.  In my conversation with her, we speak about: the inspiration and source of her art the power of music in activism her work with the Nanna's for Native Forests and the Donnelly River campaign connection to land the importance of connection She sings and reads her poems to us and we talk about many other th...

In this episode I am talking with Jess Beckerling the Convenor and Campaign Director of the Western Australian Forest Alliance short WAFA.  In my conversation with her, we speak about: History and current situation of the logging industry in Western Australia the effects of forest logging why we need healthy forests job security for employees in the industry background of WAFA the public opinion s...

In this episode I am talking with Trudy Paap one of the leading researchers regarding the Marri Canker, who currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow for the University of Pretoria  as a Coordinator Tree Protection Cooperative Programme extension and diagnostics services. At the end of the interview you will hear Sky Rivers voice, who reads a short science fiction story called "the Marri t...

In this episode I am talking with artist Chris Booth. In my conversation with him, we speak about: nature as inspiration for art collaboration with community collaboration with fungi the importance of fungi for life on earth holistic artworks vs finger-pointing art the connection between art and science the Subterranean Living Sculpture the Breath of the World - Sculpture and many other things. If...

In this episode I am talking with artist Larry Mitchell. In my conversation with him, we speak about: his path to painting and art detecting change in landscapes over time through art the 1 Degree C Project climate art as mainstream movement collaboration with the Nevada Museum of Art climate art, galleries and audience the importance of art in education relationship between art and science effect...

In this episode I am talking with ephemeral artist Elaine Clocherty. In my conversation with her, we speak about: her path to ephemeral art art as a sign post to point out nature how to learn to listen to a place/nature the benefits of connecting art and science ephemeral art with children art as a social force connecting to Aboriginal elders future of the children of today and the planet practice...

In this episode I am talking with environmental advocate, Buddhist and author Heather Lyn Mann. In my conversation with her, we speak about: the different lesson to learn from society and nature the value of "slowing down" corruption & exploitation at the cost of our planet Joanna Macy & the term "active hope" meditation & mindfulness the Plum Village & Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist tradition definitio...

In this episode I am talking with puppet- and theater maker Sky River. In my conversation with her, we speak about: herself as a puppet- & theater maker telling environmental stories through puppet shows mythos and logos as two opposing ways to perceive our environment eco-psychology from an artistic perspective non-indigenous belonging to country and many other things. If you want to find more ab...

In this episode I am talking with textile and installation artist Britta Sorensen. In my conversation with her, we speak about: her life as an artist up-cycling as an art practice interactive art consumerism & fast fashion visual consumption creativity as a tool for change and many other things. If you want to find more about Britta Sorensen visit her website: www.brittasorensen.com . And for now,...

In this episode I am talking with marine biologist Jessica Meeuwig. Mrs Meeuwig is a professor of Marine Conservation at the University of Western Australia and inaugural director of the Center for Marine Futures. In my conversation with her, we speak about: the importance of marine parks for ocean health research around the benefits of marine parks the role of no-take zones Ngari Capes Marine Par...

In this episode I am talking with the author of the book The Art of Frugal Hedonims Annie Raser-Rowland. The book, as the subtitle says, is a guide to spending less while enjoying everything more. Inspired by the topic of the book we talk about: the frugal hedonistic lifestyle and the benefits this form of living brings to our environment consumerism and what it does to us the power of advertiseme...

In this interview with visual artist Shona Wilson we talk about: how she became an artist her art practice art as ceremony the connection between art and science plastic in nature art as a possibility to have a positive impact in regards to environmental concerns And much more. Shona Wilson lives in New South Wales and can be classically described as a sculptor. To create her artwork she uses obje...

My name is Katharina Meister. I am a visual artist, high-school teacher and environmental science student. In this quick intro episode, I want to explain what this podcast is about. I regard this podcast as an audio-art-work, in which I am interviewing people from quite different realms of life, such as artist, scientists, authors, athletes and many more all about the topic climate change. Hence w...