Future Primitive Podcasts http://www.futureprimitive.org Intimate conversations with authors, visionaries and innovators speaking about our connection and partnership with the living Earth. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:10:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Future Primitive is a podcasting website that presents intimate conversations with authors, visionaries and innovators from around the world. Listen to this community of voices who speak about our connection and partnership with the living Earth. Joanna Harcourt-Smith no Joanna Harcourt-Smith nina@futureprimitive.org nina@futureprimitive.org (Joanna Harcourt-Smith) 2006-2010 Interviews with lively minds on a variety of topics Future Primitive Podcasts http://www.futureprimitive.org/fp-badge-144x144.jpg http://www.futureprimitive.org The Economics of Happiness http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/02/helena-norberg-hodge-the-economics-of-happiness/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/02/helena-norberg-hodge-the-economics-of-happiness/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:12 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2686 Author and filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of ISEC. A pioneer of the ‘new economy’ movement, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than thirty years. She is a widely respected analyst of the impact of the global economy on identity, community and local economies, and is a leading proponent of ‘localization,’ or decentralization, as a means of countering those impacts.

Since 1975, she has worked with the people of Ladakh, or “Little Tibet,” to find ways of enabling their culture to meet the modern world without sacrificing social and ecological values. Trained as a linguist, she was the first Westerner in recent times to master the Ladakhi language, and co-produced the first Ladakhi-English dictionary. Her book, “Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh” has been described as “an inspirational classic,” and sold almost half a million copies. She is on the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, and is a co-founder of both the International Forum on Globalization and the Global Eco-village Network.

www.localfutures.org

Helena speaks with Joanna about the pressure of globalization on traditional cultures, … the relationship between beautiful, healthy and sustainable, … local communities and economies as a sustainable alternative to global consumer culture, … the connection path of community and nature, … and her latest film as co-director: “The Economics of Happiness”…

Music: “Part 8” (from Salzau. Music on the Water) by Danielsson/Dell/Landgren

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/02/helena-norberg-hodge-the-economics-of-happiness/feed/ 0 ecology,education,Indigenous Culture,media,restorative economy,social networks,sustainability,systems thinking,technology Author and filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of ISEC. A pioneer of the ‘new economy’ movement, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than thirty years. Author and filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of ISEC. A pioneer of the ‘new economy’ movement, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than thirty years. She is a widely respected analyst of the impact of the global economy on identity, community and local economies, and is a leading proponent of ‘localization,’ or decentralization, as a means of countering those impacts. Since 1975, she has worked with the people of Ladakh, or “Little Tibet,” to find ways of enabling their culture to meet the modern world without sacrificing social and ecological values. Trained as a linguist, she was the first Westerner in recent times to master the Ladakhi language, and co-produced the first Ladakhi-English dictionary. Her book, "Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh" has been described as “an inspirational classic,” and sold almost half a million copies. She is on the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, and is a co-founder of both the International Forum on Globalization and the Global Eco-village Network. www.localfutures.org Helena speaks with Joanna about the pressure of globalization on traditional cultures, ... the relationship between beautiful, healthy and sustainable, ... local communities and economies as a sustainable alternative to global consumer culture, ... the connection path of community and nature, ... and her latest film as co-director: "The Economics of Happiness"... Music: "Part 8" (from Salzau. Music on the Water) by Danielsson/Dell/Landgren Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 52:24 A Country Where All Colors Are Sacred and Alive http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/geoff-oelsner-a-country-where-all-colors-are-sacred-and-alive/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/geoff-oelsner-a-country-where-all-colors-are-sacred-and-alive/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:35:12 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2645 Geoff Oelsner has built a following as a performer both of his own songs and of poems which he sometimes sets to music or chants and recites to the accompaniment of guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, autoharp, harmonium, and the shruti box (a drone instrument from India). He has released 2 CD’s of original songs, Morning Branches and Ordinary Mystery with musician friends, including Kelly Mulhollan and Leslie. Geoff has published a collection of his poetry, Native Joy: poems songs visions dreams (1963-2003) (2003, Trafford) and his work has been featured in several other books, including Writing Poetry from the Inside Out by Sandford Lyne (Sourcebooks Inc., 2007). His new book, A Country Where All Colors Are Sacred and Alive, A Memoir of Non-Ordinary Experience and Collaboration with Nature (2012) is now available from Lorian Press.

A Buddhist meditator since 1974, Geoff founded the Buddhist Meditation and Spiritual Support Group in 1995. As a licensed certified social worker in private practice of psychotherapy in Arkansas since 1982, Geoff also utilizes poetry therapy with selected clients in psychotherapy. He is committed to sharing the healing and inspirational power of poetry, music, and story with the community.

A long time environmental activist and researcher, Geoff co-authored a book titled Fighting Radiation and Chemical Pollutants with Foods, Herbs,and Vitamins (1992). He is presently involved in several environmental initiatives, including the Psi-Sci Alliance project, which brings together established climate scientists with highly qualified intuitives to innovate new approaches to addressing and ameliorating climate change.

www.geoffoelsner.com

Geoff Oelsner speaks with Joanna about his deep love and connection with the natural world, transpersonal experiences in Nature, the emergence of a spiritual form of environmental activism…

Music: “The Sacred Hoop” (from Morning Branches) by Geoff Oelsner.

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/geoff-oelsner-a-country-where-all-colors-are-sacred-and-alive/feed/ 0 eco-psychology,Entheogens,environmental activism,Gaia,mysticism,perofrming arts,shamanism,soulwork,storytelling,writing Geoff Oelsner has built a following as a performer both of his own songs and of poems which he sometimes sets to music or chants and recites to the accompaniment of guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, autoharp, harmonium, Geoff Oelsner has built a following as a performer both of his own songs and of poems which he sometimes sets to music or chants and recites to the accompaniment of guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, autoharp, harmonium, and the shruti box (a drone instrument from India). He has released 2 CD's of original songs, Morning Branches and Ordinary Mystery with musician friends, including Kelly Mulhollan and Leslie. Geoff has published a collection of his poetry, Native Joy: poems songs visions dreams (1963-2003) (2003, Trafford) and his work has been featured in several other books, including Writing Poetry from the Inside Out by Sandford Lyne (Sourcebooks Inc., 2007). His new book, A Country Where All Colors Are Sacred and Alive, A Memoir of Non-Ordinary Experience and Collaboration with Nature (2012) is now available from Lorian Press. A Buddhist meditator since 1974, Geoff founded the Buddhist Meditation and Spiritual Support Group in 1995. As a licensed certified social worker in private practice of psychotherapy in Arkansas since 1982, Geoff also utilizes poetry therapy with selected clients in psychotherapy. He is committed to sharing the healing and inspirational power of poetry, music, and story with the community. A long time environmental activist and researcher, Geoff co-authored a book titled Fighting Radiation and Chemical Pollutants with Foods, Herbs,and Vitamins (1992). He is presently involved in several environmental initiatives, including the Psi-Sci Alliance project, which brings together established climate scientists with highly qualified intuitives to innovate new approaches to addressing and ameliorating climate change. www.geoffoelsner.com Geoff Oelsner speaks with Joanna about his deep love and connection with the natural world, transpersonal experiences in Nature, the emergence of a spiritual form of environmental activism... Music: "The Sacred Hoop" (from Morning Branches) by Geoff Oelsner. Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 46:52 Give Your Body Room http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ruth-zaporah-give-your-body-room/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ruth-zaporah-give-your-body-room/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:30:52 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2626 Ruth Zaporah is a New Mexico based performance artist, director and teacher. She is internationally known for her innovative work in performance and performance training, particularly in the field of physical theater improvisation. Zaporah spends much of her time on tour, performing and leading trainings both nationally and internationally. She is a two-time recipient of National Endowment Choreography Fellowships. She is the author of “Action Theater: The Improvisation of Presence”.

http://www.actiontheater.com/index.htm

Ruth speaks with Joanna about Action Theater – an improvisational training process developed by her; the dance of the imaginal and the body, presence and relation to the world, acceptance, “emotional seasoning,” coming back to the body … among other topics.

Music: “Codona” (from The Codona Trilogy) by Don Cherry, Nana Vasconcelos, Colin Walcott

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ruth-zaporah-give-your-body-room/feed/ 0 feminism,performing arts,soulwork Ruth Zaporah is a New Mexico based performance artist, director and teacher. She is internationally known for her innovative work in performance and performance training, particularly in the field of physical theater improvisation. Ruth Zaporah is a New Mexico based performance artist, director and teacher. She is internationally known for her innovative work in performance and performance training, particularly in the field of physical theater improvisation. Zaporah spends much of her time on tour, performing and leading trainings both nationally and internationally. She is a two-time recipient of National Endowment Choreography Fellowships. She is the author of "Action Theater: The Improvisation of Presence". http://www.actiontheater.com/index.htm Ruth speaks with Joanna about Action Theater - an improvisational training process developed by her; the dance of the imaginal and the body, presence and relation to the world, acceptance, "emotional seasoning," coming back to the body ... among other topics. Music: "Codona" (from The Codona Trilogy) by Don Cherry, Nana Vasconcelos, Colin Walcott Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 30:57 Greetings! http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/greetings/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/greetings/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:53:55 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2577 I’m celebrating My Birthday …

Will be back next week with an exciting podcast.

Love to all.

Joanna

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/greetings/feed/ 0 Youth Taking Action http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/misra-walker-youth-taking-action/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/misra-walker-youth-taking-action/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:40 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2556 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

When Barretto Point Park opened in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx in 2006, it marked a major accomplishment —becoming the only riverside park in the neighborhood and one of the few greens space in the heavily industrialized area. But Misra noted that there was no transportation to and from the park and that pedestrians had to endure a smoggy walk through a key transportation route that serves some 15,000 heavy trucks daily. Misra and her teen advocacy group, ACTION, lobbied the New York transit authority (MTA) for a bus route to be extended to include stops at the park. Misra’s campaign was successful, and a seasonal city shuttle bus now serves the park in the summer, taking 4,000 Bronx residents to green space they might not otherwise be able to access. Misra is a 2010 Brower Youth Award recipient.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/misra-walker

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/misra-walker-youth-taking-action/feed/ 0 environmental activism,feminism,health,social networks Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) When Barretto Point Park opened in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx in 2006, it marked a major accomplishment —becoming the only riverside park in the neighborhood and one of t... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) When Barretto Point Park opened in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx in 2006, it marked a major accomplishment —becoming the only riverside park in the neighborhood and one of the few greens space in the heavily industrialized area. But Misra noted that there was no transportation to and from the park and that pedestrians had to endure a smoggy walk through a key transportation route that serves some 15,000 heavy trucks daily. Misra and her teen advocacy group, ACTION, lobbied the New York transit authority (MTA) for a bus route to be extended to include stops at the park. Misra’s campaign was successful, and a seasonal city shuttle bus now serves the park in the summer, taking 4,000 Bronx residents to green space they might not otherwise be able to access. Misra is a 2010 Brower Youth Award recipient. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/misra-walker Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 8:16 The Luxury of Less http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/graham-hill-the-luxury-of-less/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/graham-hill-the-luxury-of-less/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:18 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2554 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Graham Hill, a serial Designpreneur,  holds a degree as a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in Ottawa and has also studied Product Design at Emily Carr in Vancouver. In 1995, with his cousin, he grew (and later sold) the web-developer SiteWerks to 60 people, doing work for clients such as Microsoft. In 2003 he founded both TreeHugger.com and a ceramic cup business (WeAreHappyToServeYou.com). TreeHugger later became part of Discovery’s Planet Green initiative and is where Hill currently places his efforts. Past business ventures include fashion, viral email and plant-based air filters. Hill speaks English, French, German and Spanish and loves kitesurfing, squash and snowboarding. From his New York home, Hill schemes daily about how he can help humanity avoid rapid extinction.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/graham-hill

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/graham-hill-the-luxury-of-less/feed/ 0 education,environmental activism,sustainability,technology Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Graham Hill, a serial Designpreneur,  holds a degree as a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in Ottawa and has also studied Product Design at Emily Carr in Vancouver. Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Graham Hill, a serial Designpreneur,  holds a degree as a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in Ottawa and has also studied Product Design at Emily Carr in Vancouver. In 1995, with his cousin, he grew (and later sold) the web-developer SiteWerks to 60 people, doing work for clients such as Microsoft. In 2003 he founded both TreeHugger.com and a ceramic cup business (WeAreHappyToServeYou.com). TreeHugger later became part of Discovery's Planet Green initiative and is where Hill currently places his efforts. Past business ventures include fashion, viral email and plant-based air filters. Hill speaks English, French, German and Spanish and loves kitesurfing, squash and snowboarding. From his New York home, Hill schemes daily about how he can help humanity avoid rapid extinction. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/graham-hill Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 8:48 The Future Is In The Dirt http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ben-hewitt-the-future-is-in-the-dirt/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ben-hewitt-the-future-is-in-the-dirt/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:09:53 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2547 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Ben Hewitt is a best-selling author and farmer whose book The Town That Food Saved, published by Chelsea Green publishing, chronicles a rural Vermont town’s attempts to implement a local food system. Hewitt speaks frequently on the subjects of regionalized agriculture, relocalizing economies, and reframing America’s values to promote positive change and a durable prosperity that is not dependent on extractive industry. With his wife and two sons, he operates a diversified 40-acre livestock, dairy, berry, and vegetable farm in Northern Vermont. He lives in a self-built, off-the-grid home that is powered by wind and solar energy. To help offset his renewable energy footprint, Ben drives a really big truck.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/ben-hewitt

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2012/01/ben-hewitt-the-future-is-in-the-dirt/feed/ 0 education,environmental activism,health,restorative economy,sustainability Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Ben Hewitt is a best-selling author and farmer whose book The Town That Food Saved, published by Chelsea Green publishing, chronicles a rural Vermont town's attempts to implement a local... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Ben Hewitt is a best-selling author and farmer whose book The Town That Food Saved, published by Chelsea Green publishing, chronicles a rural Vermont town's attempts to implement a local food system. Hewitt speaks frequently on the subjects of regionalized agriculture, relocalizing economies, and reframing America's values to promote positive change and a durable prosperity that is not dependent on extractive industry. With his wife and two sons, he operates a diversified 40-acre livestock, dairy, berry, and vegetable farm in Northern Vermont. He lives in a self-built, off-the-grid home that is powered by wind and solar energy. To help offset his renewable energy footprint, Ben drives a really big truck. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/ben-hewitt Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 9:17 Working Together For Our Future http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/zev-friedman-working-together-for-our-future/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/zev-friedman-working-together-for-our-future/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:02 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2535 Zev Friedman grew up in Sylva, NC and received his B.S. in Human Ecology from UNCA. Zev’s specialty is forest agriculture; he now runs the Forest Cuisine Project, which helps land owners to start forest farms and to market their products. He is particularly passionate about assisting landowners in setting up mushroom farming operations and in using fungi as remediators for damaged environments. Zev also specializes in urban permaculture design and installation, including many private residences, as well as consulting on the design of the Mars Hill town hall and grounds; he is an active member and teacher in Transition Asheville, helping to plan for Asheville’s future as an abundant, self-reliant city in the age of petroleum decline.

www.upgardens.com

Zev speaks with Joanna about permaculture and imagination, learning from indigenous societies, transitioning to an Earth-based way of living, working with the “cultural compost”, attuning to the local ecosystem through the Forest Cuisine project,…and more

Music: “Qosh tari” ( from Ouzbekistan L’art du dotar) by Hamidov, Khodaverdiev, Razzaqov

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/zev-friedman-working-together-for-our-future/feed/ 0 eco-psychology,education,environmental activism,social networks,systems thinking,urban farming Zev Friedman grew up in Sylva, NC and received his B.S. in Human Ecology from UNCA. Zev’s specialty is forest agriculture; he now runs the Forest Cuisine Project, which helps land owners to start forest farms and to market their products. Zev Friedman grew up in Sylva, NC and received his B.S. in Human Ecology from UNCA. Zev’s specialty is forest agriculture; he now runs the Forest Cuisine Project, which helps land owners to start forest farms and to market their products. He is particularly passionate about assisting landowners in setting up mushroom farming operations and in using fungi as remediators for damaged environments. Zev also specializes in urban permaculture design and installation, including many private residences, as well as consulting on the design of the Mars Hill town hall and grounds; he is an active member and teacher in Transition Asheville, helping to plan for Asheville’s future as an abundant, self-reliant city in the age of petroleum decline. www.upgardens.com Zev speaks with Joanna about permaculture and imagination, learning from indigenous societies, transitioning to an Earth-based way of living, working with the "cultural compost", attuning to the local ecosystem through the Forest Cuisine project,...and more Music: "Qosh tari" ( from Ouzbekistan L'art du dotar) by Hamidov, Khodaverdiev, Razzaqov Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 52:19 What If I Told You… http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/christopher-johnson-what-if-i-told-you/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/christopher-johnson-what-if-i-told-you/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:48 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2526 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Christopher Johnson is a highly acclaimed, nationally known Spoken Word artist and Poet. Christopher has been on many National Poetry Slam Teams including New Jersey, Providence and Boston. In 2007, Christopher won the $10,000 dollar grand prize for spoken word in the Fame Cast contest. He now resides in Providence, Rhode Island where he gives workshops throughout the Rhode Island school system.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/performance-christopher-johnson

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/christopher-johnson-what-if-i-told-you/feed/ 0 activism,performing arts,spirituality,storytelling Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Christopher Johnson is a highly acclaimed, nationally known Spoken Word artist and Poet. Christopher has been on many National Poetry Slam Teams including New Jersey, Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Christopher Johnson is a highly acclaimed, nationally known Spoken Word artist and Poet. Christopher has been on many National Poetry Slam Teams including New Jersey, Providence and Boston. In 2007, Christopher won the $10,000 dollar grand prize for spoken word in the Fame Cast contest. He now resides in Providence, Rhode Island where he gives workshops throughout the Rhode Island school system. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/performance-christopher-johnson Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 3:38 Corporations Are Not Persons http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/riki-ottcorporations-are-not-persons/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/riki-ottcorporations-are-not-persons/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:42:34 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2515 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Riki Ott, PhD, is an activist, author, marine toxicologist, and former commercial fisherma’m who experienced the Exxon Valdez oil spill first-hand. Her latest book on oil spill impacts is Not One Drop (Chelsea Green). She starred in Black Wave, an award-winning feature film. Ott received Huffington Post’s Game Changer 2010 Award for her volunteer work in the Gulf, empowering local residents to take action after BP’s disaster. She co-founded Ultimate Civics, a project of Earth Island Institute, and teaches value-based community organizing from fifth grade to university, sharing practical skills for sustainable living and ending corporate rule: www.changingtheendgame.org

“This is really my favorite Bioneers, and it’s because of this intentional integration of youth…”

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/riki-ott

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/riki-ottcorporations-are-not-persons/feed/ 0 environmental activism,restorative economy,social networks,sustainability Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Riki Ott, PhD, is an activist, author, marine toxicologist, and former commercial fisherma'm who experienced the Exxon Valdez oil spill first-hand. Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Riki Ott, PhD, is an activist, author, marine toxicologist, and former commercial fisherma'm who experienced the Exxon Valdez oil spill first-hand. Her latest book on oil spill impacts is Not One Drop (Chelsea Green). She starred in Black Wave, an award-winning feature film. Ott received Huffington Post’s Game Changer 2010 Award for her volunteer work in the Gulf, empowering local residents to take action after BP’s disaster. She co-founded Ultimate Civics, a project of Earth Island Institute, and teaches value-based community organizing from fifth grade to university, sharing practical skills for sustainable living and ending corporate rule: www.changingtheendgame.org "This is really my favorite Bioneers, and it's because of this intentional integration of youth..." www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/riki-ott Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 15:01 Jazz in the Soul http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/robert-forman-jazz-in-the-soul/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/robert-forman-jazz-in-the-soul/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:18:39 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2502 Reminder: Listeners who subscribed between Dec 5 – 15, 2011, we gratefully request that you please subscribe again. Thank You.

Dr. Robert K.C. Forman is a professor of comparative religions, (CUNY), and founder of the Forge Institute. He routinely gives lectures, trainings and workshops around the world. He was the co-founder and is executive editor of The Journal of Consciousness Studies, which has become the principle journal in the field. He is also the author of ten scholarly books on spirituality, mysticism, consciousness and world religions. His latest book is Enlightenment Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be: A Journey of Discovery, Snow and Jazz in the Soul .

Robert speaks with Joanna about his experiential understanding of what is enlightenment, the similarities and differences between spirituality and psychotherapy, the whisper of the personal call, “jazz in the soul”, feeling the unity with Nature…

http://enlightenmentaint.com/
http://www.theforge.org/site/content.php

Music: “Main theme from When Almonds Blossomed” (from Giya Kancheli: Themes From The Songbook), by Dino Saluzzi, Gidon Kremer, Andrei Pushkarev

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/robert-forman-jazz-in-the-soul/feed/ 0 consciousness studies,eco-psychology,mysticism,soulwork,transpersonal psychology,writing Reminder: Listeners who subscribed between Dec 5 - 15, 2011, we gratefully request that you please subscribe again. Thank You. Dr. Robert K.C. Forman is a professor of comparative religions, (CUNY), and founder of the Forge Institute. Reminder: Listeners who subscribed between Dec 5 - 15, 2011, we gratefully request that you please subscribe again. Thank You. Dr. Robert K.C. Forman is a professor of comparative religions, (CUNY), and founder of the Forge Institute. He routinely gives lectures, trainings and workshops around the world. He was the co-founder and is executive editor of The Journal of Consciousness Studies, which has become the principle journal in the field. He is also the author of ten scholarly books on spirituality, mysticism, consciousness and world religions. His latest book is Enlightenment Ain't What It's Cracked Up To Be: A Journey of Discovery, Snow and Jazz in the Soul . Robert speaks with Joanna about his experiential understanding of what is enlightenment, the similarities and differences between spirituality and psychotherapy, the whisper of the personal call, "jazz in the soul", feeling the unity with Nature... http://enlightenmentaint.com/ http://www.theforge.org/site/content.php Music: "Main theme from When Almonds Blossomed" (from Giya Kancheli: Themes From The Songbook), by Dino Saluzzi, Gidon Kremer, Andrei Pushkarev Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 1:05:15 Future Justice http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/kari-fulton-future-justice/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/kari-fulton-future-justice/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:00:17 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2480 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Kari Fulton is an award winning Climate Justice advocate and new media journalist. Fulton works to amplify the voice and concerns of communities most impacted by Climate Change and Environmental Injustice. Through her work she connects local and global grassroots movements and supports youth leaders in becoming long-term environmental advocates. She is the Co-founder of ChecktheWeather.TV and the Interim-Director of the Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative. Fulton is a native of Denver, Colorado, a proud alumna of the Howard University, and a resident of Washington, DC.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/kari-fulton

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/kari-fulton-future-justice/feed/ 0 education,environmental activism,media Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Kari Fulton is an award winning Climate Justice advocate and new media journalist. Fulton works to amplify the voice and concerns of communities most impacted by Climate Change and Envir... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Kari Fulton is an award winning Climate Justice advocate and new media journalist. Fulton works to amplify the voice and concerns of communities most impacted by Climate Change and Environmental Injustice. Through her work she connects local and global grassroots movements and supports youth leaders in becoming long-term environmental advocates. She is the Co-founder of ChecktheWeather.TV and the Interim-Director of the Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative. Fulton is a native of Denver, Colorado, a proud alumna of the Howard University, and a resident of Washington, DC. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/kari-fulton Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 16:32 The Family Dinner: A Great Way to Connect http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/laurie-david-the-family-dinner-a-great-way-to-connect/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/laurie-david-the-family-dinner-a-great-way-to-connect/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:40:41 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2477 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Laurie David is an environmentalist, author and a producer of the 2006 Academy Award winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth. She also executive produced the HBO documentary Too Hot NOT to Handle and the TBS comedy special Earth to America!. Over the past decade, Laurie has produced many projects to shed light on the issue of global climate change – including the bestselling Stop Global Warming: The Solution is You! and co-authoring The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming, written for kids of all ages and published in eleven languages. Her newest book is The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time: an inspirational, practical—and, of course, green — guide to the most important hour in your family’s day, dinnertime.

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/laurie-david

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/laurie-david-the-family-dinner-a-great-way-to-connect/feed/ 0 education,environmental activism,media Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Laurie David is an environmentalist, author and a producer of the 2006 Academy Award winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth. She also executive produced the HBO documentary Too Hot NO... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Laurie David is an environmentalist, author and a producer of the 2006 Academy Award winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth. She also executive produced the HBO documentary Too Hot NOT to Handle and the TBS comedy special Earth to America!. Over the past decade, Laurie has produced many projects to shed light on the issue of global climate change – including the bestselling Stop Global Warming: The Solution is You! and co-authoring The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming, written for kids of all ages and published in eleven languages. Her newest book is The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time: an inspirational, practical—and, of course, green -- guide to the most important hour in your family’s day, dinnertime. www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/events/laurie-david Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 14:09 The Magical Ritual Of Forgiveness http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/olivier-clerc-the-magical-ritual-of-forgiveness/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/olivier-clerc-the-magical-ritual-of-forgiveness/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:16:31 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2468 Olivier Clerc is a writer, translator and editorial consultant, specializing in spirituality, shamanism, health, personal development and human relationships. Olivier has crossed paths with many famous authors and teachers whose books he has translated into French, and with whom he often trained. Among them are Stan Grof, Marshall Rosenberg (founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication), Don Miguel Ruiz, and many others. He is the author of 8 books, including Modern Medicine: The New World Religion: How Beliefs Secretly Influence Medical Dogmas and Practices, and Invaluable Lessons from a Frog: Seven Life-Enhancing Metaphors.

www.giftofforgiveness.net

Olivier speaks with Joanna about his experiences with don Miguel Ruiz, the “key” to the gift of forgiveness, the obstacles to forgiveness, implications of forgiveness, from don’ts to dos…

Music: “Paseo 1 Primavera” (from Lo Fi) by Bosques de mi Mente

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/12/olivier-clerc-the-magical-ritual-of-forgiveness/feed/ 0 healing,shamanism,soulwork Olivier Clerc is a writer, translator and editorial consultant, specializing in spirituality, shamanism, health, personal development and human relationships. Olivier has crossed paths with many famous authors and teachers whose books he has translated... Olivier Clerc is a writer, translator and editorial consultant, specializing in spirituality, shamanism, health, personal development and human relationships. Olivier has crossed paths with many famous authors and teachers whose books he has translated into French, and with whom he often trained. Among them are Stan Grof, Marshall Rosenberg (founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication), Don Miguel Ruiz, and many others. He is the author of 8 books, including Modern Medicine: The New World Religion: How Beliefs Secretly Influence Medical Dogmas and Practices, and Invaluable Lessons from a Frog: Seven Life-Enhancing Metaphors. www.giftofforgiveness.net Olivier speaks with Joanna about his experiences with don Miguel Ruiz, the "key" to the gift of forgiveness, the obstacles to forgiveness, implications of forgiveness, from don'ts to dos... Music: "Paseo 1 Primavera" (from Lo Fi) by Bosques de mi Mente Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 53:39 Like A Tree http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jean-shinoda-bolen-like-a-tree/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jean-shinoda-bolen-like-a-tree/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:17:45 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2448 Jean Shinoda Bolen, M. D, is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and an internationally known author and speaker who draws from spiritual, feminist, Jungian, medical and personal wellsprings of experience. She is the author of The Tao of Psychology, Goddesses in Everywoman, Gods in Everyman, Ring of Power, Crossing to Avalon, Close to the Bone, The Millionth Circle, Goddesses in Older Women, Crones Don’t Whine and Urgent Message from Mother, and Like a Tree: How Trees, Women, and Tree People Can Save the Planet.

She is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco, a past board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women and the International Transpersonal Association. She was a recipient of the Institute for Health and Healing’s “Pioneers in Art, Science, and the Soul of Healing Award”, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She was in two acclaimed documentaries, the Academy-Award winning anti-nuclear proliferation film Women—For America, For the World, and the Canadian Film Board’s Goddess Remembered.

www.jeanbolen.com

Jean speaks with Joanna about the “tree persons”; nurturing a heart-connected activism; morphic fields, circles of support and critical mass; gnostic knowledge…

Music: “At The Zeergen-Grassy Mountain” from World Music Library – Mongolian Songs

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jean-shinoda-bolen-like-a-tree/feed/ 0 eco-psychology,environmental activism,feminism,Gaia,soul work Jean Shinoda Bolen, M. D, is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and an internationally known author and speaker who draws from spiritual, feminist, Jungian, medical and personal wellsprings of experience. She is the author of The Tao of Psychology, Jean Shinoda Bolen, M. D, is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and an internationally known author and speaker who draws from spiritual, feminist, Jungian, medical and personal wellsprings of experience. She is the author of The Tao of Psychology, Goddesses in Everywoman, Gods in Everyman, Ring of Power, Crossing to Avalon, Close to the Bone, The Millionth Circle, Goddesses in Older Women, Crones Don't Whine and Urgent Message from Mother, and Like a Tree: How Trees, Women, and Tree People Can Save the Planet. She is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a former clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco, a past board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women and the International Transpersonal Association. She was a recipient of the Institute for Health and Healing's "Pioneers in Art, Science, and the Soul of Healing Award", and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She was in two acclaimed documentaries, the Academy-Award winning anti-nuclear proliferation film Women—For America, For the World, and the Canadian Film Board's Goddess Remembered. www.jeanbolen.com Jean speaks with Joanna about the "tree persons"; nurturing a heart-connected activism; morphic fields, circles of support and critical mass; gnostic knowledge... Music: "At The Zeergen-Grassy Mountain" from World Music Library - Mongolian Songs Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 46:09 Rediscovering Ourselves http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/john-francis-rediscovering-ourselves/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/john-francis-rediscovering-ourselves/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:00:06 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2426 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

John Francis, Ph.D.,  is an American environmentalist nicknamed the planetwalker. After witnessing the devastation caused by a 1971 oil spill in San Francisco Bay, he stopped riding in motorized vehicles, a vow which lasted 22 years from 1972 until 1994.  Several months later, to stop the arguments about the power of one person’s actions, he took a vow of silence. From 1973 until 1990, he also spent 17 years voluntarily silent. During that time Dr. Francis walked across the United States earning a B.A at Southern  Oregon State College, an M.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana and a Ph.D. in land resources at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. and The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World

John speaks with Joanna about sustainability as caring for each other, rediscovering ourselves, inhabiting the present moment, the value of the social networks, using technology to raise our consciousness.

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/john-francis-rediscovering-ourselves/feed/ 0 Gaia,social networks,soulwork,sustainability Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) John Francis, Ph.D.,  is an American environmentalist nicknamed the planetwalker. After witnessing the devastation caused by a 1971 oil spill in San Francisco Bay, Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) John Francis, Ph.D.,  is an American environmentalist nicknamed the planetwalker. After witnessing the devastation caused by a 1971 oil spill in San Francisco Bay, he stopped riding in motorized vehicles, a vow which lasted 22 years from 1972 until 1994.  Several months later, to stop the arguments about the power of one person's actions, he took a vow of silence. From 1973 until 1990, he also spent 17 years voluntarily silent. During that time Dr. Francis walked across the United States earning a B.A at Southern  Oregon State College, an M.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana and a Ph.D. in land resources at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. and The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World John speaks with Joanna about sustainability as caring for each other, rediscovering ourselves, inhabiting the present moment, the value of the social networks, using technology to raise our consciousness. Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 11:39 Nurturing The New Possibilities http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jodie-evans-nurturing-the-new-possibilities/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jodie-evans-nurturing-the-new-possibilities/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:37:55 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2419 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Jodie Evans is a co-founder of CODEPINK and has been a peace, environmental, women’s rights and social justice activist for forty years.  She has traveled extensively to war zones promoting and learning about peaceful resolution to conflict.  She served in the administration of Governor Jerry Brown and ran his presidential campaign.  She has published two books, Stop the Next War Now: Effective Responses to Violence and Terrorism and Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation and has produced several documentary films, including the Oscar-nominated “The Most Dangerous Man in America” and Howard Zinn’s The People Speak: American Voices, Some Famous, Some Little Known . Jodie is the board chair of Women’s Media Center and sits on many other boards, including Rainforest Action Network, Drug Policy Alliance, Institute of Policy Studies, Women Moving Millions and Sisterhood is Global Institute.  She is the mother of three.

Jodie speaks with Joanna about the 99% movement, the shift of paradigm in activism, the power of sharing stories, participation and community, democracy as open-ended participation…

www.codepink4peace.org

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/jodie-evans-nurturing-the-new-possibilities/feed/ 0 activism,feminism,social networks Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Jodie Evans is a co-founder of CODEPINK and has been a peace, environmental, women’s rights and social justice activist for forty years.  She has traveled extensively to war zones promot... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Jodie Evans is a co-founder of CODEPINK and has been a peace, environmental, women’s rights and social justice activist for forty years.  She has traveled extensively to war zones promoting and learning about peaceful resolution to conflict.  She served in the administration of Governor Jerry Brown and ran his presidential campaign.  She has published two books, Stop the Next War Now: Effective Responses to Violence and Terrorism and Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation and has produced several documentary films, including the Oscar-nominated “The Most Dangerous Man in America” and Howard Zinn’s The People Speak: American Voices, Some Famous, Some Little Known . Jodie is the board chair of Women’s Media Center and sits on many other boards, including Rainforest Action Network, Drug Policy Alliance, Institute of Policy Studies, Women Moving Millions and Sisterhood is Global Institute.  She is the mother of three. Jodie speaks with Joanna about the 99% movement, the shift of paradigm in activism, the power of sharing stories, participation and community, democracy as open-ended participation... www.codepink4peace.org Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 15:42 Wireless Technology And Human Health http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/harding-mcmorrow-wireless-technology-and-human-health/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/harding-mcmorrow-wireless-technology-and-human-health/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:10 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2389 Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Meg McMorrow and Bradford Harding speak with Joanna about the current state of research of the biological effects of electromagnetic and radiofrequency (EMF/RF) radiation – used in wireless technology – that have now globally distributed. What can we all do to protect ourselves from the adverse consequence of this pervasive form of pollution?

www.progressivemedicine.com

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/harding-mcmorrow-wireless-technology-and-human-health/feed/ 0 health,technology Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Meg McMorrow and Bradford Harding speak with Joanna about the current state of research of the biological effects of electromagnetic and radiofrequency (EMF/RF) radiation - used in wirel... Speakers at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Meg McMorrow and Bradford Harding speak with Joanna about the current state of research of the biological effects of electromagnetic and radiofrequency (EMF/RF) radiation - used in wireless technology - that have now globally distributed. What can we all do to protect ourselves from the adverse consequence of this pervasive form of pollution? www.progressivemedicine.com www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 39:58 Embracing Our Gift http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/sobonfu-some-embracing-our-gift/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/sobonfu-some-embracing-our-gift/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:46 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2340 Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Destined from birth to teach the ancient wisdom, ritual and practices of her ancestors to those in the West, Sobonfu, whose name means “keeper of the rituals” travels the world on a healing mission sharing the rich spiritual life and culture of her native land Burkina Faso, which ranks as one of the world’s poorest countries yet one of the richest in spiritual life and custom.

It is this reliance on spirit, community and ritual that has allowed Sobonfu’s personal and professional path to become one. Since the beginning of her journey in the West Sobonfu has traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe, conducting workshops on spirituality, ritual, the sacred and intimacy.

Sobonfu has written two books, The Spirit of Intimacy, and Welcoming Spirit Home, her newest offering which draws on rituals and practices involving community, birth miscarriage and children.

www.sobonfu.com

www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/sobonfu-some-embracing-our-gift/feed/ 0 Grief,Indigenous Culture,soul work,spirituality,sustainability Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Destined from birth to teach the ancient wisdom, ritual and practices of her ancestors to those in the West, Sobonfu, whose name means "keeper of the rituals" travels the world on a heali... Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Destined from birth to teach the ancient wisdom, ritual and practices of her ancestors to those in the West, Sobonfu, whose name means "keeper of the rituals" travels the world on a healing mission sharing the rich spiritual life and culture of her native land Burkina Faso, which ranks as one of the world's poorest countries yet one of the richest in spiritual life and custom. It is this reliance on spirit, community and ritual that has allowed Sobonfu's personal and professional path to become one. Since the beginning of her journey in the West Sobonfu has traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe, conducting workshops on spirituality, ritual, the sacred and intimacy. Sobonfu has written two books, The Spirit of Intimacy, and Welcoming Spirit Home, her newest offering which draws on rituals and practices involving community, birth miscarriage and children. www.sobonfu.com www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 15:59 Wholeness, Integrity, Cohesion http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/satish-kumar-wholeness-integrity-cohesion/ http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/satish-kumar-wholeness-integrity-cohesion/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:00:19 +0000 Joanna http://www.futureprimitive.org/?p=2335 Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011)

Former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar is the editor of Resurgence, the longest-running environmental magazine in Britain. He is the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual and educational ventures in UK.

His books are No Destination (autobiography), You Are, Therefore I Am: A Declaration of Dependence,The Buddha and the Terrorist, and Earth Pilgrim.

Satish is on the Advisory Board of Our Future Planet, a unique online community that enables people to share ideas, design the future and create global change in the real world. Satish teaches, lectures and runs workshops internationally on reverential ecology, holistic education and voluntary simplicity.

www.resurgence.org/satish-kumar
www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change

]]> http://www.futureprimitive.org/2011/11/satish-kumar-wholeness-integrity-cohesion/feed/ 0 eco-pychology,environmental activism,soul work,sustainability,systems thinking Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) - Former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar is the editor of Resurgence, the longest-running environmental magazine in Britain. Speaker at Bioneers By The Bay Connecting For Change (2011) Former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar is the editor of Resurgence, the longest-running environmental magazine in Britain. He is the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual and educational ventures in UK. His books are No Destination (autobiography), You Are, Therefore I Am: A Declaration of Dependence,The Buddha and the Terrorist, and Earth Pilgrim. Satish is on the Advisory Board of Our Future Planet, a unique online community that enables people to share ideas, design the future and create global change in the real world. Satish teaches, lectures and runs workshops internationally on reverential ecology, holistic education and voluntary simplicity. www.resurgence.org/satish-kumar www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change Joanna Harcourt-Smith no 18:04