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In Our Nature
Why do we feel so overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected and lost...and what does that have to do with what's happening on our planet?
This show explores the hidden connections and deeper patterns that are forming our inner struggles and the wider crises unfolding around us. From mental health to ecological collapse, productivity culture to planetary grief, from burnout to reconnection, join me to poke around in the stories, systems and patterns shaping this extraordinary time...
...and then let's riff on what becomes possible when we stop pretending it’s fine and feel the feels.
Your host is me: Siobhán Friel. I'm a mental health practitioner, a Work That Reconnects facilitator and I was probably a lavender plant in a past life.
This podcast offers a way to make sense of your inner and outer world, especially if you were shaped by capitalism (like me) and not by a lineage of ecological literacy, love and wisdom.
You haven't missed the boat. There are many boats and this is one. Get in.
In Our Nature
Imagination, Stories & Systems: The Forces Shaping These Times with Sarah Patterson of Common Earth
Looking for fascinating insights into the intersection of human behaviour and our planetary predicament? Curious about the connection between our stories and our systems? This one’s for you.
My guest is Sarah Patterson: President of Common Earth, delightful human, and a catalyst for my own ecological awakening.
Join us as we talk about:
- The dual power of our incredible human gift of imagination—its ability to create and innovate, but also its potential to trap us in false or harmful narratives.
- The importance of systems thinking in understanding, well… everything.
- How our personal and collective stories shape our inner and outer worlds.
- What this all has to do with our climate challenges and our own experiences of being human at this time.
- How meaningful change really happens, no, really
This episode invites you to rethink your relationship with the world and your relationship with your own thinking. That sounds hard, but they go together beautifully.
About Common Earth:
Common Earth offers education to help build a holistic understanding of the various forces involved in our current climate challenges. They have a series of unique and comprehensive learning programmes coming up, designed to deepen understanding of climate and socio-economic issues from a broad perspective. These courses are funded by Common Earth.
Next intake is early September, so check them out soon if you are interested: https://commonearth.com/courses/
Question, comment, idea for the show? Email hello@siobhanfriel.com.
Thanks for joining us today you wonderful little bean.
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