Deia Unpacked

In this episode Tara talks to a Valdemossa native, an intellectual who is willing to go deep on many subjects, with a passion for permaculture and dancing, Astrologist Steven Goode Hill.  Steven shares his history of early exposure to astrology, his fascinating reading of the Deia astrological chart, the special role solar eclipses play in energy, as well as many other fascinating topics in this very Deia conversation.  

In this episode Tara speaks to a brilliant man, an autodidact, with a tremendous expertise in mathematics and science, an astronomer and the President of Mallorca’s Astronomy Observatory, Amado Carbonell Santos. Amado’s wealth of knowledge about astronomy and outer space are nothing short of fascinating, and he gives us some great viewing tips for the full solar eclipse that will be happening on August 12, 2026.  

In this episode Tara speaks to an incredible man who grew up on the island, and who has a great knowledge of the land ecology and the seas of Mallorca, Geologist and Co-Founder of the Mediterranean Posidonia Network, Marcial Bardolet. Marcial’s understanding of the environment opens up an entire world of discovery, and unlocks the door, showing us how all species play a role in the health of our planet. Marcial’s passion for the long term health of Posidonia Forests and their protection, is wonderful and heroic.

In this episode Tara speaks to a beautiful island diva, a young woman with vast talent, and deep roots in Valldemossa, singer/songwriter Julia Colom. Born to parents who showed her the old ways of working the land, and a community who taught her about the music that shaped the ecology and culture of Mallorca, Julia shares her journey with music. From the ancient poetry of The Sybilla, to the work songs from the terraces, to her own contemporary sound, this is a talk about culture, belonging, and coming of age to the soundtrack of Mallorca and the Mediterranean. 

In this episode Tara speaks with the delightful, knowledgeable, recovering academic, Master Life Coach and Hypnotist, Dr.Suset Laboy Perez. In their talk, they explore the Mallorca/Puerto Rico connection. Suset shares her family's history of migration, and re-migration, and her own personal journey that has brought her home to the land of her ancestors. This talk highlights another fabulous layer to the story of Mallorca.

In this episode, Tara speaks to a really smart and super likable man, a leader in global development, with a deep understanding of the negative impacts of poverty, who experienced burnout to completely reinvent himself in Mallorca while focusing on the importance of sustainability and regenerative practices, Diego Zamuner. Diego’s experiences in Latin America, and his determination to make a positive impact on the world are fascinating and nothing short of inspirational. 

This episode marks 100 episodes of the Deia Unpacked podcast and Tara couldn’t have hoped for a more iconic woman to do this with. She speaks to the legendary Frances Baxter in front of a cozy fireplace up in the mountains of Deia. They talk about life adventures, taking chances, exploring art and music, and finding home. Frances is full of wisdom and thoughtfulness. It is the perfect end of year, beginning of a new year listen. We hope you enjoy it as much as Tara did.

In this episode Tara speaks to a deep rooted Deianenc who is filled with ancestral artistic knowledge, and a deep sense of what Deia means, filmmaker Balthazar Klarwein. Balthazar’s observations about the cultural landscape of Deia, his connection to the community and how it shaped his own artistic expression are captivating. 

In this episode Tara speaks to one of Belmond La Residencia’s artists in residency, the talented and thoughtful Berta De La Rosa. With deep roots in Southern Spain and a powerful connection to olive trees and the natural environment, Berta talks about how these elements, combined with history, have influenced her works. This talk is a reminder that spending time with artists is never disappointing and always inspirational.

In this episode Tara speaks to an artist and an intellectual, who holds a special place in the hearts of the Deia community, Musician, Producer, and Poet, Rupert Clervaux. They cover a lot of ground in this talk including Deia history, why swimming is life changing, books, the state of the world, music, and more. Rupert's unique insights and ability to go deep, leaves us wanting more exploration and conversation. If you listen closely, the talk opens with Does Pop Culture Interest You?, and ends with The Love that Moves the Sun, two of Rupert's remarkable works.