In this episode of the Pip Podcast, Robyn Rosenfeldt sits down with Nat Mendham, artist, creator, and founder of the Radical Postcard Club. Nat shares her journey of embracing a slower pace of life, finding balance between creative pursuits and parenting, and staying connected to nature’s rhythms.

Together, Robyn and Nat explore the challenges of navigating burnout, work-life balance, and sustainable living in a fast-paced world. Nat opens up about her experiences during the Covid-19 lockdown, how she’s been setting boundaries, and the transformative power of rest and adaptability.

In this episode, Robyn and Nat discuss:

* The Radical Postcard Club and the role of physical artifacts in a digital world.

* The concept of "radical rest" inspired by dormancy and hibernation in nature.

* Strategies for managing burnout and setting healthy boundaries.

* Observing the environment before making big changes in the garden.

* Lessons from the Permaculture Design Course and creating adaptable designs.

* Designing low-maintenance gardens and compost systems that integrate with daily life.

* Finding calm and balance through rituals like gardening and embracing the philosophy of 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.

This episode is a reflective and inspiring conversation on how to live in harmony with nature, design systems that support well-being, and prioritise what truly matters. Whether you’re exploring permaculture, seeking rest, or redefining balance in your life, Nat’s insights offer practical and thoughtful guidance.

We want to give you a quick heads-up about this episode. Unfortunately, there are some parts where the sound quality isn’t up to our usual standard. This was something we didn’t notice during the recording and couldn’t resolve afterward.

That said, the conversation is full of valuable insights and stories from Nat that we think you’ll enjoy. Thanks for your understanding, and we hope you find this episode as inspiring as we do!

If you would like to read more about Nat, visit our show notes here: https://pipmagazine.com.au/episode-45-nat-mendham

You can contact Nat through her website here: https://www.nataliemendham.com.au/

Pip articles contributed by Nat include:

* Observe & Interact - Designing your permaculture dream: https://pipmagazine.com.au/observe-and-interact-permaculture/

* Radical Rest - Follow nature’s lead and allow yourself to slow, rest and recharge: https://pipmagazine.com.au/radical-rest/

To learn about how to to grow food, ferment, preserve, reduce waste, compost and more, visit Pip here: https://pipmagazine.com.au/

We like to honour the traditional owners of the land on which the podcast was recorded who are the Walbunja people of the Yuin nation. I would like to pay my respects to the elders past and present and any who are listening today.