Big things. Little things. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:24:30 +1000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2622487 en-us © 2026 Big things. Little things. yes 836f3d3a-2b23-5a38-920d-0bb6df6eaf40 Sophie Spencer episodic true Conversations with inspiring community leaders about the big things they’re doing and the little things that make them who they are. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sophie Spencer https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qgbqxr3gsn2t448np8wvd33s3duh?.jpg Big things. Little things. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2622487 Anna Matilda - The Urban Nanna - Everyday Permaculture Anna Matilda - The Urban Nanna - Everyday Permaculture Today I speak with the wonderful Anna Matilda, founder of The Urban Nanna and author of Everyday Permaculture about:

- her upbringing, art, science, culture and worldview;

- Anna's experience of neurodiversity and introduction to permaculture; 

- how the modern schooling system intersects with the permaculture movement; 

- prepping and permaculture - how to be prepared in a collapsing society without hoarding all the resources. 

Links: 

Website - https://theurbannanna.com/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theurbannanna/?hl=en

Book - https://theurbannanna.com/book/



]]> Today I speak with the wonderful Anna Matilda, founder of The Urban Nanna and author of Everyday Permaculture about:

- her upbringing, art, science, culture and worldview;

- Anna's experience of neurodiversity and introduction to permaculture; 

- how the modern schooling system intersects with the permaculture movement; 

- prepping and permaculture - how to be prepared in a collapsing society without hoarding all the resources. 

Links: 

Website - https://theurbannanna.com/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theurbannanna/?hl=en

Book - https://theurbannanna.com/book/



]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19394134 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +1000 4171 4 2 full true Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate Season 4, Episode 1 with Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate, discussing her book The Compost Coach.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compostable.kate?igsh=MXZmeDdyNHpraWJ3ZA==

The Compost Coach book: https://www.murdochbooks.com/browse/book/Kate-Flood-Compost-Coach-9781922616456


]]> Season 4, Episode 1 with Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate, discussing her book The Compost Coach.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compostable.kate?igsh=MXZmeDdyNHpraWJ3ZA==

The Compost Coach book: https://www.murdochbooks.com/browse/book/Kate-Flood-Compost-Coach-9781922616456


]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19334415 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +1000 3556 4 1 full true Christmas Series Part 3, 2023 with Manda Scott of Accidental Gods Christmas Series Part 3, 2023 with Manda Scott of Accidental Gods An episode from the Christmas Series Part 3, 2023 with Manda Scott, award-winning novelist and podcaster at Accidental Gods. 

]]> An episode from the Christmas Series Part 3, 2023 with Manda Scott, award-winning novelist and podcaster at Accidental Gods. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303535 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 4027 3 3 full true Christmas Series Part 2, 2023 with Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood Christmas Series Part 2, 2023 with Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood Christmas Series Part 2, 2023 with Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood, author of The Permaculture Living Handbook. 

]]> Christmas Series Part 2, 2023 with Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood, author of The Permaculture Living Handbook. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303514 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000 3578 3 2 full true Christmas Series Part 1, 2023 with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture Christmas Series Part 1, 2023 with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture An episode from the 2023 Christmas Series, Part 1 with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture. 

]]> An episode from the 2023 Christmas Series, Part 1 with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303509 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000 3344 3 1 full true What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage? - with Naomi Chrisoulakis, Cocoon By Naomi What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage? - with Naomi Chrisoulakis, Cocoon By Naomi An episode from the 2022 archives with Naomi Chrisoulakis of Cocoon By Naomi discussing the topic "what if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage?" 

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Naomi Chrisoulakis of Cocoon By Naomi discussing the topic "what if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage?" 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303500 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000 2561 2 9 full true What if we liberated birth? - with Aimee Aroha, Holistic Counsellor and Transpersonal Birth Mentor What if we liberated birth? - with Aimee Aroha, Holistic Counsellor and Transpersonal Birth Mentor An episode from the 2022 archives with Aimee Aroha, holistic counseller and Transpersonal Birth Mentor, discussing the topic "what if we liberated birth?  

https://www.instagram.com/aimeearoha/?hl=en

https://www.thestonedchrysalis.com/

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Aimee Aroha, holistic counseller and Transpersonal Birth Mentor, discussing the topic "what if we liberated birth?  

https://www.instagram.com/aimeearoha/?hl=en

https://www.thestonedchrysalis.com/

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303491 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000 3647 2 8 full true What if we came back to life? Part 2 - with John Seed of the Rainforest Information Centre What if we came back to life? Part 2 - with John Seed of the Rainforest Information Centre An episode from the 2022 archives with John Seed, founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and pioneer of deep ecology, discussing the topic - "What if we came back to life?" Part 2. 

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with John Seed, founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and pioneer of deep ecology, discussing the topic - "What if we came back to life?" Part 2. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19303477 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000 2973 2 7 full true What if we came back to life? Part 1 - with Mutima Imani from Spiral Journey (The Work That Reconnects) What if we came back to life? Part 1 - with Mutima Imani from Spiral Journey (The Work That Reconnects) An episode from the 2022 archives with Mutima Imani, spiritual leader, author and facilitator at Spiral Journey (The Work That Reconnects) discussing the topic - "What if we came back to life?" Part 1. 

https://mutimaimani.com/ 

https://spiraljourneyworkthatreconnects.org/

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Mutima Imani, spiritual leader, author and facilitator at Spiral Journey (The Work That Reconnects) discussing the topic - "What if we came back to life?" Part 1. 

https://mutimaimani.com/ 

https://spiraljourneyworkthatreconnects.org/

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298588 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 3733 2 6 full true What if we applied the concept of “enough” when building and designing our homes? - with Jane Hilliard of Designful and Homeful What if we applied the concept of “enough” when building and designing our homes? - with Jane Hilliard of Designful and Homeful An episode from the 2022 archives with Jane Hilliard of Designful and Homeful, discussing the topic "What if we applied the concept of “enough” when building and designing our homes?" 

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Jane Hilliard of Designful and Homeful, discussing the topic "What if we applied the concept of “enough” when building and designing our homes?" 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298568 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 5509 2 5 full true What if we moved more intuitively in business? - with Amie McNee of We Need Your Art and @inspiredtowrite What if we moved more intuitively in business? - with Amie McNee of We Need Your Art and @inspiredtowrite An episode from the 2022 archives with Amie McNee of @inspiredtowrite and author of We Need Your Art, discussing the topic "what if we moved more intuitively in business?". 

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Amie McNee of @inspiredtowrite and author of We Need Your Art, discussing the topic "what if we moved more intuitively in business?". 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298546 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 4566 2 4 full true What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 3 - with Della Duncan of Upstream Podcast What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 3 - with Della Duncan of Upstream Podcast An episode from the 2022 archives with Della Duncan of Upstream Podcast discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 3.  

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Della Duncan of Upstream Podcast discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 3.  

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298523 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 4316 2 3 full true What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 2 - with Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 2 - with Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures An episode from the 2022 archives with Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 2. 

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 2. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298496 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 3771 2 2 full true What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 1 - With Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover What if we shifted to a needs-based economy? Part 1 - With Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover An episode from the 2022 archives with Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 1.

]]> An episode from the 2022 archives with Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover discussing the topic - "what if we shifted to a needs-based economy?" Part 1.

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19298492 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 5118 2 1 full true Brenna Quinlan Brenna Quinlan An episode from the 2021 archives with Brenna Quinlan, Australian illustrator, permaculture educator, and environmental activist. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Brenna Quinlan, Australian illustrator, permaculture educator, and environmental activist. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292981 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 3947 1 14 full true Elisa Rathje - Appleturnover Elisa Rathje - Appleturnover An episode from the 2021 archives with Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover, Canadian artist, filmmaker, writer, and permaculturalist. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Elisa Rathje of Appleturnover, Canadian artist, filmmaker, writer, and permaculturalist. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292978 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 4935 1 13 full true Berry Liberman - Small Giants Academy Berry Liberman - Small Giants Academy An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Berry Liberman, Australian podcaster (Dumbo Feather and Wisdom and Action Podcast), storyteller, filmmaker, philanthropist and co-founder of Small Giants Academy. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Berry Liberman, Australian podcaster (Dumbo Feather and Wisdom and Action Podcast), storyteller, filmmaker, philanthropist and co-founder of Small Giants Academy. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292971 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 3916 1 12 full true Hannah Churton - The Worm Monger Hannah Churton - The Worm Monger An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Hannah Churton (The Worm Monger), Australian composting educator, worm farming advocate, and environmental workshop facilitator. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Hannah Churton (The Worm Monger), Australian composting educator, worm farming advocate, and environmental workshop facilitator. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292968 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 4496 1 11 full true Morag Gamble - Our Permaculture Life Morag Gamble - Our Permaculture Life An episode from the 2021 archives with Morag Gamble of Our Permaculture Life and founder of the Permaculture Education Institute. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Morag Gamble of Our Permaculture Life and founder of the Permaculture Education Institute. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292961 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 4402 1 10 full true Alexx Stuart - Low Tox Life Alexx Stuart - Low Tox Life An episode from the 2021 archives with Alexx Stuart, Australian author, educator, activist and host of Low Tox Life Podcast. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Alexx Stuart, Australian author, educator, activist and host of Low Tox Life Podcast. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292956 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 3747 1 9 full true Meg Berryman Meg Berryman An episode from the 2021 archives with Meg Berryman, Australian somatic practitioner, consultant and author focused on wellness, social change, and sustainability. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Meg Berryman, Australian somatic practitioner, consultant and author focused on wellness, social change, and sustainability. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292945 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 4595 1 8 full true Lauren and Oberon Carter - Spiral Garden Lauren and Oberon Carter - Spiral Garden An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Lauren and Oberon Carter of Spiral Garden, Australian authors, permaculture designers, and prominent sustainability advocates based in Hobart, Tasmania. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Lauren and Oberon Carter of Spiral Garden, Australian authors, permaculture designers, and prominent sustainability advocates based in Hobart, Tasmania. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19292940 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 4363 1 7 full true Jane Hardwicke Collings - School of Shamanic Womancraft Jane Hardwicke Collings - School of Shamanic Womancraft An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Jane Hardwicke Collings, Australian women's mysteries teacher at the School of Shamanic Womancraft, menstrual educator, author, and former homebirth midwife of 30 years.

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Jane Hardwicke Collings, Australian women's mysteries teacher at the School of Shamanic Womancraft, menstrual educator, author, and former homebirth midwife of 30 years.

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19292870 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 5088 1 6 full true Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones - Artist As Family Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones - Artist As Family An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones of Artist As Family based in Daylesford. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives featuring Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones of Artist As Family based in Daylesford. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19291686 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 5300 1 5 full true Catie Payne - Reskillience Catie Payne - Reskillience An episode from the 2021 archives with Catie Payne (former co-host of Futuresteading, now podcast host of Reskillience). 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Catie Payne (former co-host of Futuresteading, now podcast host of Reskillience). 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19291680 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 3704 1 4 full true Hannah Moloney - Goodlife Permaculture Hannah Moloney - Goodlife Permaculture An episode from the 2021 archives with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Hannah Moloney of Goodlife Permaculture. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19291649 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 4495 1 3 full true Jade Miles - Futuresteading Jade Miles - Futuresteading An interview from the 2021 archives with Jade Miles of Futuresteading. 

]]> An interview from the 2021 archives with Jade Miles of Futuresteading. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19291639 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 3436 1 2 full true Tahnee Taylor - SuperFeast Tahnee Taylor - SuperFeast An episode from the 2021 archives with Tahnee Taylor of SuperFeast based in Mullumbimby, NSW. 

]]> An episode from the 2021 archives with Tahnee Taylor of SuperFeast based in Mullumbimby, NSW. 

]]> Sophie Spencer Buzzsprout-19291607 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1000 4502 1 1 full true