Heart to Heart with the Earth natasha deganello giraudie

T. Addison Brown has held many roles.  She's a film director and multi-media producer, the host of the 'What Are You Doing Here?' podcast," a passionate elephant conservationist and, also, a dear friend of mine.

Today she shares stories about her inspiring and unexpected journey of becoming a plant-based chef and helping people transition into a plant-based lifestyle.  It's a down-to-Earth, rich conservation that took us in a number of directions:


what it means to live your life guided by Spirit
the hurtful impact of overriding each other's choices
the magical power of vegan lumpias 
infusing our work with the energy of love
the courage required to drop into deeper alignment
the painful losses that can result from ethical choices
listening to the wisdom of our bodies
distinguishing a fragmented life lived in compartments & a whole one
the role of chefs in our transition towards more plant-centered eating
cultivating wonder and awe through plants in our lives
the importance of how we eat, not just what we eat 
how to develop your intuitive 'muscle'
how to bridge to the world that we aspire to live in
what it looks like to follow your heart again and again and again 

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that delves into the depths of conscious living, culinary artistry, and the transformative power of intuitive choices.

Connect with Addison on Instagram, on her website and on her podcast.

 

Ever since I visited the Ebenezer church in Atlanta years ago, on Martin Luther King’s birthday I like to remember his relationship with nature.

How he made time for this vital connection even though his days were full.

How he drew as much inspiration from the stars as he did from the land.  

How they infused him with clarity and courage.  

How the wisdom he received from nature showed up in his thoughts, his words and his actions.  

And how so many of the lessons he left us on the social justice front can also be applied to restoring our wellbeing and the Earth’s.

I hope you enjoy it.  

Highlights:


how he found nourishment in nature.
how he took nature as a teacher.
how he spoke up for nature and made that an important part of his practice of non-violence.

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Reference:  Common Ground Magazine, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ecological Thinker

What did you think of my Diwali conversation with Dr. Manisha in the last episode: strengthening our inner light and dark times? Have you been applying some of her recommendations? How have you been feeling?

Today I wanted to share some reflections on all of the goodness that Dr. Manisha shared with us, so as to help you soak in and benefit from it:

1 - Appreciating our common desire to elevate light during dark times.

2 - Attuning towards what is unfolding.

3 - Healing with our inner light

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Join us here for Opening to the Medicine of Winter.

And thank you so very much for considering to leave the show a star rating on the show made on Apple podcasts or on Spotify.  

Beautiful diya photo by Chart Chaturvedi. 

Ancient wisdom for these times from the most beloved Indian festival of lights, Diwali.

Join us in this unhurried conversation with Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar.

It's medicine for these painful times.

Resources:

- Ayurvedic Healing

- Free Guide: Calling in a Better Winter

Sharing this episode, fresh out of the hospital.  It's a compilation of poetry, good news, rituals and resources for grounding during these devastating times.

Here are the links: 


The Run4Salmon Instagram post: The excellent news from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe of Mt. Shasta.
The film: One Word Sawalmem.
My altar for Día de los Muertos. (Instagram post)
The Path to support Grandmother Flordemayo and Unci Rita.
The video on 12 Foods to Prevent Breast Cancer by Dr. Kristi Funk.
Free resource: Calling in a Better Winter – a gentle guide (and calming coloring book) for the reluctant.
New York Times Magazine Article: A Hospice Nurse on Embracing the Grace of Dying

 

Artwork by Cindy Chischilly.

Cindy Chischilly is Diné (Navajo). She was born and raised in the high desert of Shonto, Arizona on Diné land (also known as the Navajo Nation). She is the co-founder of White Canyon Design, and works as a brand consultant, graphic designer, illustrator and educator. Cindy is community-driven, bringing awareness of Indigenous issues to the forefront of her work. She believes good design can change our world. 

Purchase her Snowfall Greeting Card 12-Pack at Eighth Generation, a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe. 

Join me as a disappointing morning at the farmers market leads me to find the hidden meaning of the bright Harvest Moon, within the blue-black mysteries of the last summer fruit. Together, we'll attune to the gifts of impermanence and let the Earth's wisdom guide us in a sweet session of weekend nature practice.

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Today's spotlight brought to you by Todd Schulte of Todd Schulte Design.  They believe in using the power of design for good and work exclusively with purposeful organizations to create compelling brand identities, websites, and collateral that make a positive impact in the world.

Spotlight is Allison Wolf of Vibrant Planet. They’re building a digital platform that leverages data to help forest services, municipalities, and tribal authorities better manage their conservation and restoration efforts, helping to modernize planning for forest resilience and recovery.

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Would you like to spotlight a person or organization that keeps you heart to heart with the Earth?If so, just leave the show a star rating and email me here to let me know you have, along with a bit of information about the person or organization you would like for us to consider spotlighting.