Food Forest Podcast

Louis De Jaeger speaks with planetary health professor Pim Martens about food forests, sustainimalism, Indigenous knowledge, and regenerative food systems – and how our choices can support a healthier planet. #FoodForestPodcast #PlanetaryHealth #FoodForests #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biodiversity #Sustainability

Adam Hiner joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how regenerative agriculture, healthy soils, and diverse crops can transform our food system. They discuss supporting farmers, sustainable building with superadobe, and how every food choice can help create a more resilient future. #FoodForestPodcast #AdamHiner #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #HealthySoil #Permaculture #SustainableLiving

What if the hidden networks beneath our feet hold the key to healthier ecosystems? Louis De Jaeger speaks with Dr. Justin Stewart about mycorrhizal fungi, soil health, and the incredible connections between fungi and plants. They explore fungal networks, nutrient cycling, agriculture, AI, and the potential of fungi to transform ecological restoration. #FoodForestPodcast #Fungi #SoilHealth #Mycorrh...

Miguel Cotton, founder of Orchard of Flavors, joins Louis De Jaeger to share his journey into creating a diverse food forest in southern Portugal. They explore Mediterranean opportunities, undervalued food trees, and how regeneration grows through curiosity, experimentation, and long-term care. #FoodForestPodcast #MiguelCotton #FoodForests #Permaculture #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biod...

Dr. Melissa Lem joins Louis De Jaeger to explore the science of nature prescribing and why spending time outdoors can improve both physical and mental health. They discuss food forests, gardening, green spaces, and how nature could become an essential part of healthcare. #FoodForestPodcast #MelissaLem #NaturePrescription #NatureMedicine #FoodForests #PreventativeHealthcare #RegenerativeLiving

Permaculture orchardist Stefan Sobkowiak talks with Louis De Jaeger about polyculture orchards, tri-planting, innovative pruning, natural pest control, and the role of native pollinators. They explore how regenerative orchards can yield abundance, support ecosystems, and strengthen community connections. #FoodForestPodcast #StefanSobkowiak #PermacultureOrchard #FoodForests #RegenerativeAgriculture...

Kelpie Wilson joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how biochar can improve soil health for generations. They discuss Terra Preta, water retention, nutrient cycling, compost, and practical ways to build healthier, more resilient gardens and food forests. #FoodForestPodcast #KelpieWilson #Biochar #HealthySoil #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #Permaculture

Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Towns movement, talks with Louis De Jaeger about community-led change, permaculture principles, and how food forests and imagination can shape resilient futures. Small groups, local action, and hope are at the heart of building a sustainable world. #FoodForestPodcast #RobHopkins #TransitionTowns #Permaculture #CommunityResilience #SustainableLiving #FoodFores...

Morag Gamble joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how food forests, permaculture, and regenerative design can strengthen communities and create lasting resilience. Together, they discuss systems thinking, local food, ecological design, and how small actions can spark meaningful change. #FoodForestPodcast #MoragGamble #Permaculture #FoodForests #CommunityResilience #RegenerativeDesign #LocalFood

Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Martin Crawford, a pioneer of food forests, about the potential of nuts and perennial crops as staple foods. They explore agroforestry, biodiversity, and practical ways to design resilient food systems that nourish both people and ecosystems. #FoodForestPodcast #Agroforestry #PerennialFood #TreeCrops #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #SustainableFood #Biodivers...

Tomas Remiarz joins Louis De Jaeger to share practical lessons from decades of designing food forests and restoring landscapes. They discuss common permaculture mistakes, resilient forest garden design, ecological restoration, and why community and education are essential for creating thriving ecosystems. #FoodForestPodcast #TomasRemiarz #FoodForests #ForestGardening #Permaculture #RegenerativeAgr...

Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Neal Spackman about restoring drylands, mangroves, and coastal ecosystems through regenerative design. They explore community-led restoration, agroforestry, mariculture, and the role of ecological health in human prosperity. #FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #MangroveRestoration #Agroforestry #CommunityForestry #Mariculture #EcologicalRestoration #Regener...

Mariangela Hungria joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how beneficial microbes can reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers while improving soil health and crop productivity. Together, they discuss biological nitrogen fixation, regenerative agriculture, microbial biodiversity, and the future of resilient food systems. #FoodForestPodcast #MariangelaHungria #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #Micro...

Krishna McKenzie joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how food forests, local food systems, and traditional diets can help restore our connection to nature. Inspired by natural farming and the work of Masanobu Fukuoka, this conversation highlights the role of community, culture, and regenerative agriculture in creating a more resilient future. #FoodForestPodcast #KrishnaMcKenzie #FoodForests #NaturalF...

Looby Macnamara joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how permaculture principles can shape not only landscapes, but also relationships, communities, and everyday life. Together, they discuss holistic design, the Design Web, and how small intentional actions can create lasting regenerative change. #FoodForestPodcast #LoobyMacnamara #Permaculture #HolisticDesign #RegenerativeLiving

Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Sagara about the spiritual dimensions of food forestry, exploring how working with living systems can transform our relationship with nature, time, and nourishment. They discuss community, eco-anxiety, emotional resilience, and the mindful role of AI in understanding complex ecosystems. #FoodForestPodcast #SpiritualAgriculture #RegenerativeEcology #MindfulFarming #...

Anna Locke joins Louis De Jaeger to explore food forests, edible landscapes, and regenerative gardening. Together, they discuss biodiversity, low-maintenance permaculture systems, community food projects, and how reconnecting with nature can transform our gardens and lives. #FoodForestPodcast #AnnaLocke #FoodForests #Permaculture #EdibleLandscapes #RegenerativeGardening

Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with ecological designer Michael Judd about reimagining burial as an act of regeneration. From creating a food forest cemetery to the role of nut trees and pawpaws in long-term food security, this episode explores green burial, perennial systems, and how death can give back to life and land. #FoodForestPodcast #GreenBurial #FoodForestCemetery #PerennialFood #Regenerativ...

In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Chris Evans about his journey from the UK to Nepal and how community forestry and permaculture reshaped his understanding of regeneration. Chris shares why real change begins with commitment and connection, and how degraded land can be restored into abundant agro-ecosystems when ecology, culture, and ethics come together. A gr...

Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Jyde Hamoonga from World Vision Zambia about Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and its transformative impact on degraded landscapes. They discuss community engagement, youth innovation, policy integration, and local champions restoring soil, water, and biodiversity across Zambia. #FMNR #FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #Zambia #CommunityForestry...

In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Brad Lancaster about restoring some of the driest landscapes on Earth. Brad shares his expertise in rainwater harvesting, planting native food-producing species, and designing microclimates that encourage abundance. The conversation explores community involvement, learning from mistakes, and applying indigenous knowledge to cr...

Peter Bane, permaculture elder and founder of Permaculture Activist , shares 30+ years of experience building eco-villages and intentional communities across North America. He explores the real-life challenges of communal living – from finances and conflict to intergenerational collaboration – and why permaculture works best when people and place come first.

In this episode, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Pippa Chapman , RHS-trained gardener and permaculture designer, about her journey from conventional, manicured gardens to wild, productive food forests. Pippa explains how permaculture gardens can stay resilient in drought, what it’s like to design forest gardens on private estates, and how awards and recognition have helped her share regenerative...

In this episode, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Alpha Lo, a leading expert in water cycle restoration, about the deep connection between trees, rainfall, and climate resilience. Alpha explains how restoring the water cycle alongside carbon management is essential for addressing climate change, and how food forests and agroforestry systems can support healthier ecosystems and communities. They al...

In this episode, Laurie and Dan share the story behind Freedom Food Forest , their permaculture project in the UK, and how it has transformed their relationship, their health, and their understanding of freedom. They talk about leaving behind conventional expectations, travelling and learning from indigenous cultures, and slowly building an off-grid, largely self-sufficient lifestyle. Along the wa...