Listening to the Earth Podcast

Welcome to this Valentine's Day episode of Listening Luminous in Troubled Times - a podcast hosted by Charlotte Dufour, co-founder of Listening Inspires.   In this episode, Charlotte explores how we can choose love over fear and anger, in world where abuse, destruction, extraction and violence are rife.  The episode is inspired by a workshop organised by the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (C...

In this episode, Charlotte Dufour shares the origin story, or rather one of the origin stories, of the Listening to the Earth Movement, which is an invitation to collectively tune into the wisdom & power of Nature during key political occasions and in our daily lives.  She recounts what prompted the idea to offer meditations and moments of mindful moments of mindful connection to the Earth for...

In this episode of the Listening to the Earth podcast, Cynthia Jurs, founder of the Gaia Mandala Global Healing Community, shares what she has learnt from listening to the Earth as she guided the planting of over 55 "Earth Treasures Vases" around the world, in support of Earth's healing and protection.  She talks about the opportunity we are given to unleash our own treasures of cre...

In this episode, Charlotte Dufour introduces SDG0, the Sustainable Development Goal of Love and Joy, the ultimate goal and activator of the 17 SDGs that compose Agenda 2030. Reflecting on the meaning of this SDG, she explores what it is that brings us love and joy, in a world characterised by impermanence and relativity. She sees this SDG as an invitation to focus on the essentials, in our efforts...

In this episode of the Listening to the Earth podcast, Zara Waldebäck shares her love of words and how they are precious companions in her connection with Nature. A source inspiration and guidance, she sees words as playmates that help us connect to our soul and the soul of life around us.  Zara offers courses on " Writing with soul " in which she guides participants in discovering new d...

Une série avec Charlotte Dufour, cofondatrice de Listening Inspires (Ecouter inspire ). Dans cet épisode, je présente une nouvelle série, dans le cadre du podcast "À l'écoute de la Terre" ( Listening to the Earth), intitulée "Ecoute lumineuse pour temps turbulents" . Dans cette série, je propose de partager des idées et des inspirations liées aux défis de notre époque, qui...

A series with Charlotte Dufour, co-founder of Listening Inspires . In this episode, I introduce a new series, as part of the Listening to the Earth podcast, called "Luminous Listening in Troubled Times". In this series, I offer to share insights and inspirations related to the challenges of our era, which come from my listening to others, to and Nature and what I call my "Deep Self&...

In this short meditation, guided by Charlotte Dufour, we invite you to connect to the soils of our planet, and the soil of your heart... Wishing you a regenerative moment of mindful connection to the Earth! 

In this short meditation, guided by Abigail Robinson, we invite you to connect to the the power, majesty and stability of the mountains... Wishing you a regenerative moment of mindful connection to the Earth! 

In this short meditation, guided by Ashwini Prabha, we invite you to connect with the depth and power of the Ocean... We wish you a regenerative moment of mindful connection to the Earth!

In this short meditation, guided by Myra Jackson, we invite you to connect to the life force and fluidity of the Freshwaters. The 1% of waters on our planet on which all life depends... We wish you a regenerative moment of mindful connection to the Earth!

In this short meditation, guided by Lissia Amach, we invite you to unite with the flow, majesty and life force of trees... We wish you a regenerative moment of mindful connection to the Earth!

In this episode, Nigel Topping, UNFCCC High Level Climate Champion for COP26  shares how listening to the Earth has been at the heart of his journey as a climate activist. He also shares how we can  make space for listening to the Earth in events such as COPs, to make sure Earth is represented but also to help COP delegates cope with the stress and intensity of these gatherings.  We've taken...

This recording is a short guided "moment of mindful connection to the Earth" (1,5 mins) you can use to center and connect at the beginning of your meetings, in particular in challenging environments such as COPs (Conference of the Parties, eg for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, or Convention on Biodiversity). This recording was prepared for COP27 but can be used on many oc...

This meditation was offered on the occasion of Earth Day 2022. It is guided by Brother Chân Pháp Lai, from Plum Village, the community founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The meditation was proposed at the end of the event “Listening to the Earth in Times of Crisis, organized by Listening Inspires, Nature 4 Climate and the Conscious Food Systems Alliance. At the heart of this online event was a...

An inspiring interview about why listening to the Earth is so important in events such as the UNFCCC COPs Listen to Mindahi Bastida, from the Otomi Toltec Nation of Central Mexico, on the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.  Mindahi Bastida is Director of Original Nations Program for the Fountain, Spokesperson for the Grand...

Myra Jackson, founder of the Global Being Foundation and Global Freshwaters Summit, shares how listening to the Earth is an integral part of her work and life. 

Elise Buckle, Founder of Climate & Sustainability, describes why we are facing a "Planetary Emergency" and the importance of solidarity in a time of crisis In this episode, Elise Buckle , Founder and President of Climate & Sustainability - an innovative platform for radical collaboration on climate issues, describes why we are facing a "Planetary Emergency" and the impo...

Dr. Musonda Mumba, chief of UNEP's Terrestrial Ecosystems unit, shares how listening to the Earth guides her work on environmental policy and more. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Musonda Mumba, chief of the United Nations Environment Programme Terrestrial Ecosystems unit and chair of the Global Partnership for Forests and Landscapes Restoration, shares how listening to the Earth has been guid...