South to North Walk

Isabella Plutino
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South North Walk is a podcast dedicated to documenting and amplifying the people building stronger, more connected communities around the world. This podcast highlights the individuals creating safe spaces for belonging, creativity, healing, conversation, movement, play, self-expression, and human connection — the people leading by example and reminding others what it feels like to truly come together. Through storytelling, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and real-world community building, South North Walk explores how ordinary people are creating extraordinary spaces for transformation and reconnection in an increasingly disconnected world. This is a living archive of human reconnection. A place to share ideas, stories, gatherings, and movements that inspire others to create meaningful communities of their own. Because one story can inspire a thousand communities. What will you create?

  1. 3d ago

    Opal Goldring: How Play, Nature & Community Help Us Feel Alive Again

    In this episode of South to North Walk, Isabella sits down with Opal Goldring, co-founder of Roots of Play, to explore nature connection, community, tree climbing, basket weaving, and the importance of bringing play back into everyday life. Opal shares how her childhood in South Africa, her love of climbing trees, her background in outdoor leadership, and her creative work with natural fibres all shaped the way she sees the world. Through Roots of Play, Opal and Charlie create events across the UK and Europe that invite people outdoors to reconnect with their local environment in playful, meaningful, and community-building ways. This conversation explores why adults lose touch with play, how nature helps people feel less alone, why risk is essential for learning and aliveness, and how small acts — like standing on one leg while brushing your teeth, climbing over a gate, weaving a basket, or noticing plants on a walk — can bring more joy, presence, and connection into daily life. If you’ve been craving more community, more nature, more creativity, or more permission to live playfully, this episode is for you. Follow Opal and Roots of Play:@rootsofplay @ops.goldring Hosted by Isabella PlutinoSouth to North Walk — one story can inspire thousands of communities.

    31 min

  2. May 28

    How Play, Spirituality & FunMaxing Heal Shame | Shaman Ryan

    In Season 2, Episode 2 of South to North Walk, Isabella sits down with Shaman Ryan to explore funmaxing, spirituality, inner child healing, shame, authenticity, and the power of play. Ryan shares how his background in shamanism, Reiki, philosophy, spirituality, and personal transformation led him to create a framework around funmaxing — a way of living that helps people reconnect with their inner child, trust their intuition, release shame, and move through life with more openness, courage, and joy. This conversation explores why so many people are afraid to be playful, how shame disconnects us from self-expression, how belief systems shape our reality, and why fun is not about bypassing pain — but about finding the wisdom, clarity, and light inside every experience. If you’ve been craving more authenticity, emotional freedom, self-trust, spiritual clarity, or permission to stop taking life so seriously, this episode is for you. Follow Shaman Ryan: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @ShamanRyan Website: shamanryan.com Hosted by Isabella Plutino South to North Walk — one story can inspire thousands of communities.

    38 min

  3. May 21

    Why Play Matters More Than Ever | Charlie Holt (Roots of Play)

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of South to North Walk. This season begins with a renewed mission: building a reconnection archive - a collection of stories, ideas, communities, and perspectives designed to help people reconnect to themselves, each other, and the world around them. Because one story can inspire thousands of communities. In this episode, Isabella sits down with Charlie Holt, co-founder of Roots of Play, to explore the psychology of play, creativity, imagination, roughhousing, ancestral knowledge, emotional development, and the importance of meaningful community experiences in modern life. Charlie shares insights into why play is essential for human growth, how movement and creativity shape identity, and what society loses when curiosity and connection are replaced with overstimulation and disconnection. This conversation is thoughtful, grounding, inspiring, and deeply aligned with the vision for Season 2. Topics include: - The importance of play in childhood development - Roughhousing and emotional regulation - Creativity, imagination, and identity - Community and human connection - Honouring ancestral knowledge and traditions - Building meaningful spaces for growth If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone in your community. One story can inspire thousands of communities

    31 min

  4. Season 2 Trailer

    Season 2: One Story Can Inspire Thousands of Communities

    Welcome to Season 2 of South to North Walk. This season marks a new direction and a deeper mission. South to North Walk is becoming a living archive of human stories, ideas, creativity, healing, play, self-discovery, and community. A place where people from all walks of life can share what helped them reconnect to themselves, to others, and to the world around them. From artists, adventurers, teachers, and creators to people building communities, hobbies, businesses, wellness spaces, and meaningful lives — this podcast exists to document the courage it takes to become more fully yourself. The goal is simple: to inspire people to step back into community, curiosity, creativity, movement, conversation, and authentic living. Because one story can inspire thousands of communities. Season 2 is about creating a catalogue of perspectives, passions, and pathways that remind people they are not alone in wanting more depth, meaning, connection, and purpose in life. Thank you for being here from the beginning. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM Gold Coast / Brisbane time.

    7 min

  5. May 19

    Why Healthy Relationships Require Inner Work | Kiara Jade Relationship Coach

    In this episode, Isabella sits down with relationship coach, couples counsellor, podcast host, and author Kiara Jade for a deeply honest conversation about boundaries, self-abandonment, attachment wounds, emotional healing, and what it actually takes to build healthy relationships. Together, they explore why so many people struggle to say no, how childhood conditioning and family dynamics shape the way we love, and why unresolved wounds continue to repeat themselves in relationships until we choose to face them. Kiara shares her own personal experiences navigating fear, loneliness, people pleasing, and leaving a long-term engagement, while offering practical insights into healing toxic patterns, setting boundaries without guilt, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself for the comfort of others. This episode leans into the reality that healthy relationships are not effortless — they require self-awareness, emotional maturity, communication, accountability, and a willingness to grow both individually and together. Topics include: - Boundaries & people pleasing - Self-abandonment - Attachment styles - Healing relationship patterns - Emotional regulation - Inner child work - Loneliness & fear of being alone - Personal development in relationships - Why healthy love requires inner work - Breaking generational cycles If you’ve ever found yourself repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, struggling to choose yourself, or wondering why love feels so difficult sometimes, this conversation is for you. Find Kiara: Instagram: @kiarajaderelationships Author of “Navigating Conflict” Relationship coaching, workshops & podcast linked through her socials.

    48 min

  6. May 13

    The Courage to Build Your Own Community | Opal

    In this episode, I’m joined by Opal — a 27-year-old mother from New Zealand, rugby player, runner, and community-minded woman with a powerful perspective on growth, motherhood, fitness, and self-belief. Together, we talk about what it means to find yourself while raising children, how movement can become a healthy outlet through difficult seasons, and why community is such an important part of healing, confidence, and personal growth. Opal shares her journey of learning to ask for help, resting without guilt, choosing healthier coping mechanisms, joining rugby, and dreaming of creating spaces for other women and mothers to feel supported — from a mum-friendly home gym to a social run club. This conversation is about motherhood, identity, courage, failure, accountability, fitness, community, and the reminder that you don’t have to do life alone. Follow along for more conversations on growth, connection, community, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

    34 min

  7. Apr 24

    Creating a Life Through Action, Not Perfection | with Krev Mack

    In this episode, I sit down with Krev Mack — a music producer, filmmaker, and founder dedicated to building spaces where creativity and connection thrive. From opening a recording studio in Vancouver’s Gastown to support artists who couldn’t afford access, to working with youth, refugees, and individuals facing serious life challenges — Krev’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when passion meets purpose. Now expanding into video, live shows, and creative production, Krev continues to evolve — but his mission stays the same: bring people together and help them express themselves. In this conversation, we explore: • Why action matters more than overthinking • The deep importance of community and belonging • How creativity is essential for mental health • The connection between manifestation and communication • And how small steps can completely change your life This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, searching for purpose, or wanting to take that first step toward something bigger. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered where to start — this is it.

    32 min

  8. Apr 19

    Faith Over Fear: Batu on Adventure, Surrender & Spiritual Awakening

    What if the life you’re searching for… begins the moment you surrender control? In this episode, I sit down with Batu — a traveler, seeker, and deeply spiritual soul who has built his life on faith, trust, and the unknown. His journey: • Hitchhiking and busking across countries • Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean • Exploring psychedelics and expanded states of consciousness • Letting go of conventional life paths • Devoting himself to Krishna consciousness and spiritual practice What we explore: • The difference between chasing experiences vs. finding truth • Why surrendering can be more powerful than controlling • What it really means to trust life (even when it makes no sense) • How stepping into the unknown transforms who you are • The reality of spiritual growth — not just the idea of it This episode is for you if: • You feel like there’s more to life, but you can’t quite grasp it yet • You’re stuck between comfort and change • You’re being called to take a leap… but fear is holding you back • You want to understand faith, purpose, and deeper meaning This isn’t just a conversation — it’s an invitation to see life differently. If something in you has been whispering “there’s more”… this is for you.

    57 min
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South North Walk is a podcast dedicated to documenting and amplifying the people building stronger, more connected communities around the world. This podcast highlights the individuals creating safe spaces for belonging, creativity, healing, conversation, movement, play, self-expression, and human connection — the people leading by example and reminding others what it feels like to truly come together. Through storytelling, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and real-world community building, South North Walk explores how ordinary people are creating extraordinary spaces for transformation and reconnection in an increasingly disconnected world. This is a living archive of human reconnection. A place to share ideas, stories, gatherings, and movements that inspire others to create meaningful communities of their own. Because one story can inspire a thousand communities. What will you create?

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  • Creator
    Isabella Plutino
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Isabella Plutino
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    South to North Walk