Join us today as we journey to Kangaroo Island & South Australia with Duggie to explore his world of Winemaking, Cancer & Living Mindfully.

Whether winemaking, spending time with his young family out in nature or advocating for awareness and change in the connection between glyphosate exposure and cancer... Nick "Duggie" Dugmore is an example of someone who has woken up to the reality of his mortality and lives strongly in alignment with what matters ~ to him.

Tracing back his late stage cancer diagnosis to acute chemical exposure doing what he loves, he stands as an example of what's possible when we lean in, rather than out, of what we can do to change the world. He reminds us that being healthy isn't just "not being sick"... instead it's a holistic representation of our relationship with ourselves, eachother and the world... both inside & out.

Join us as we see what happens when someone living with Stage 4 Cancer reflects on his life, passions, the realities of being human and what's available to us once we realise our time here is finite. How? By exploring how Duggie is uniquely turning his recreation into re~creation for the world.

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Nick "Duggie" Dugmore & STOKE Wines ~ Instagram

Re~Creation Cause

Join us in donating to STOKE Wines & their campaign to fund cancer research at Flinders Medical Centre: Website

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Until next time ~ keep exploring, keep experiencing & keep expanding!

Thank you for exploring with me in Season Three ~ tune in for this episode that navigates the pause between this season & the next!

It includes the answers of this season's guests to the only question that these conversations have in common: "What do you think is the meaning of life, the Universe & everything?"

It also includes some of my reflections on what this show is really about... and if you or someone you know, would love to record a Life Review with me either for the podcast or privately ~ reach out by emailing: [email protected]

This season we've explored...

~ Around the world through hand delivered letters with Jon

~ The coasts of eastern Canada to rehabilitate wildlife with Hope

~ Back in time and in the field with Lynnea to learn about dinosaurs

~ Behind-the-scenes of the Film Industry and human experience with Ben

~ The jungles of Costa Rica discovering hummingbirds & healing with Agustín

~ The kitchen as a landscape for innovation & creativity with Andrea

Also through these conversations we've celebrated their efforts & supported their chosen causes through the Re~Creation Donation...

Jon ~ Awareness, Reconnection & Creative Adventure

Instagram / Website

Donation: MND New Zealand ~ ​​@mnd_nz / www.mnd.org.nz

Hope ~ Wildlife, Rehabilitation & Commitment to Care

Donation: Hope for Wildlife ~ Instagram / Website / TV Show

Lynnea ~ Dinosaurs, Representation & Following Your Dreams

X / LinkedIn / University of Michigan / Instagram

Dana Digs Dinosaurs: Meet Lynnea Book

Donation: LA Food Bank ~ Instagram / Website

Benjamin ~ Illustration, Inspiration & the Film Industry

Website / Instagram

Donation: Mermaids ~ Instagram / Website

Agustín ~ Hummingbirds, Healing & Human Nature

Instagram / Website

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica ~ Instagram / Website

Donation: International Hummingbird Society ~ Instagram / Website

Andrea ~ Cake Creation, Authenticity & Openness

Instagram

Donation: BC SPCA ~ Instagram / Website

Thank you to everyone who listened to the show & supported these causes with us. It’s never too late to support ~ whether with your time, voice, money or action ~ it’s all good & it’s all meaningful. Visit their websites directly to find out how you can support their unique versions of re~creation.

You may have noticed that this season is six episodes again - I'm trying something new. I'm fully going with the flow. Rather than frantically seeking guests, I'm letting them come to me naturally. That means, I'm not focused on an episode per month ~ instead I'm letting the right people find this opportunity at the right time. These six conversations were just right for this year. I'm excited to see who is meant to be here next!

This podcast continues to evolve & grow as I do. Since the beginning, I have endeavoured to bring my full presence to these conversations, even though they take place thousands of miles apart. My intention has been to raise awareness of people who are truly authentic to who they are, staying curious & using their uniqueness to bring positive change in so many diverse ways around the world ~ on a personal to the transpersonal level. I know that these conversations have inspired me to continue this way of being in my own life & I hope that you have also taken your own meaning from the conversations offered here.

For those who are new here, I hope you will take the time to listen to these episodes that explore how each guest has turned recreational activities into personal purpose and maybe even profession in order to create meaningful change for our world by inspiring positive environmental & social change.

As we reflect on the past year, may we find gratitude for all we've experienced. As we listen, let’s allow our imaginations to run free as we dream about what is possible for ourselves & the world in this next trip around the sun!

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Can't wait for you to join me for Season Four for more incredible conversation as we explore, experience & expand together!

Join us today as we journey to Chile, Canada and beyond with Andrea to explore her world of Cake Creation, Authenticity & Openness.

After winning Netflix's 'Is It Cake?' Halloween, Andrea has become well known for her creative ability to translate people's visions into hyper-realistic cakes! But her experience on this popular TV show is just icing on the surface of a layered and unique life experience that takes us from Chilean childhood to navigating adulthood abroad.

This episode explores the intersection between personal and professional life ~ from culinary arts education to heartbreak and illness, from familial dynamics to dreams and discoveries, from immigration and belonging to the power of friendship and passion-led entrepreneurship.

Join us as we see what happens when we meet life with a willingness to truly be ourselves as we explore how Andrea is uniquely turning her recreation into re~creation for the world.

Explore More...

Andrea Ortiz Fuentes ~ Instagram

Re~Creation Cause

Join us in donating to the BC SPCA: Instagram / Website

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, keep experiencing & keep expanding!

Join us today as we journey to Costa Rica with Agustín to explore his world of Hummingbirds, Healing & Human Nature.

For the past six years, Agustín has been photographing hummingbirds around his home country of Costa Rica. But this is so much more than a hobby or obsession. Agustín's journey to finding this passion for one of the world's most important pollinators was paved with near death experience, depression, self awareness and the discovery of the healing that's possible when we build a relationship with the natural world and our own human nature.

Prepare for a rollercoaster episode that not only has hummingbird facts but also outer and inner exploration. Join us as we witness deep insights on the intersection between consciousness and conservation as we explore how Agustín is uniquely turning his recreation into re~creation for the world.

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Agustín Murillo Viquez ~ Instagram / Website

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica ~ Instagram / Website

Re~Creation Cause

Join us in donating to the International Hummingbird Society

Instagram / Website

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, experiencing & expanding!

Join us today as we journey to the UK & beyond with Benjamin to explore his world of Illustration, Inspiration & the Film Industry.

Ben has been creating for as long as he can remember. 

Now an illustrator in the film & TV industry, Ben has been inspired by his lifelong love for drawing & superheroes to turn his passions into his profession. But like most, although his pathway to this dream career wasn't linear, the diverse jobs and skill set he has gathered along the way through fashion as well as makeup artistry have proven a solid foundation for navigating & thriving in the entertainment industry.

Whether creating designs on paper, faces or for the big screen ~ tune in to explore not only Ben's journey as an illustrator but also his experience of what it is to be human.

Join us for a deep & meaningful conversation about nostalgia, inspiration, creativity and so much more as we explore how Benjamin is uniquely turning his recreation into re~creation for the world.

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Benjamin Ip ~ Website / Instagram

Re~Creation Cause: Mermaids

Instagram / Website

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, experiencing & expanding!

Themes

00:12 ~ Situating in their World

01:47 ~ Weird & Wonderful Questions 

23:23 ~ Childhood & Growing Up

27:07 ~ Career <> Recreation

31:31 ~ Praise & Humility

33:46 ~ What is Creativity?

37:19 ~ Spectrum of Being Human

43:51 ~ Self Validation in Early Career

47:34 ~ Collaboration vs Competition

50:45 ~ Dealing with Disappointment

54:12 ~ Art & Design Education

56:21 ~ Career Beginnings

58:47 ~ Creating Connections

63:15 ~ Starting in the Film Industry

66:55 ~ Openness to Opportunity

69:39 ~ Feeling Heard & Seen

74:45 ~ Inside the Film Industry

1:19:01 ~ Getting into the Industry

1:23:55 ~ Paying it Forward

1:25:01 ~ Drawing in the Past & Present

1:28:15 ~ Illustration & Technology 

1:30:57 ~ Working in the Film Industry

1:35:29 ~ Ideal Workspace

1:37:37 ~ Passion & Profession

1:43:34 ~ Following What Feels Natural

1:47:21 ~ Fun is Fundamental

1:51:30 ~ Childhood & Adulthood

2:00:30 ~ Wrapping Up

2:01:45 ~ Re-Creation Donation

2:03:50 ~ “The” Question

Join us today as we journey to the USA & beyond with Lynnea to explore her world of Dinosaurs, Representation & Following Your Dreams.

Lynnea is a Paleontology graduate student completing her PhD at the University of Michigan. She shared a social media post of two pictures ~ one at age 7 when she first discovered paleontology at the Field Museum in Chicago and the second at age 23 returning as a visiting researcher in the paleo collections at the same institution. The post went viral, making Lynnea's story an inspiration for thousands of people to not only follow their dreams but to challenge representational stereotypes of both paleontologists and dinosaurs alike, leading to greater awareness, and celebration of, diversity of all kinds.

Listen in for fun facts about dinosaurs, our need to be continually learning in life, the vital importance of representing diversity in STEM, how opportunities align with preparation, how reviewing where we've been can help with where we are now & where we are going, and so much more!

Join us as we explore how Lynnea is has made her passion for the past and dinosaurs into her own unique version of turning her recreation into re~creation for the world.

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Lynnea Jackson ~ X / LinkedIn / University of Michigan / Instagram

Dana Digs Dinosaurs: Meet Lynnea Book

Re~Creation Cause: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Instagram / Website

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, experiencing & expanding!

Join us today as we journey to the east coast of Canada with Hope to explore her world of Wildlife, Rehabilitation & Commitment to Care.

In the 1990s, Hope's purpose became clear as she began being known as the person to call about injured wildlife in her local area. Since then, she & her team at Hope for Wildlife have rescued, rehabilitated and released over 90,000 injured and orphaned wild animals representing over 250 species. Answering over 40,000 calls, texts and emails annually, they also focus on education, research and connection to nature by welcoming visitors to their facility & through their TV Program. Join us today as we explore Hope's inspiring journey from the very start and how she brings together her unique skills, passions and personality into turning her recreation into re~creation for the world.

Explore More & Donate To...

Hope for Wildlife ~ Instagram / Website / TV Show

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, experiencing & expanding!

Join us today as we journey to New Zealand & beyond with Jon to explore his world of Awareness, Reconnection & Creative Adventure.

Jon is no stranger to solo travel ~ although raised in New Zealand, since the age of 25 he has been to over 114 countries with the purpose of learning about new people, places & cultures through first-hand experience, as well as combining advocacy with the need for reconnection through our shared human experience.

Whether through his solo-overland drive from the UK to China & back, his time in Afghanistan playing cricket, his adventures as the #manwithnoplan to his most recent travels as The Galapagos Postman... Jon has continually re~created his world & that of those he comes into contact with, reminding us that there are so many ways to effect positive change, one of the most powerful of which is trusting in the kindness of strangers & giving kindness in return.

Join us today as we explore how Jon sees travel not as a past-time, but as meaningful space for human connection & global change, turning his recreation into re~creation for the world.

Explore More...

Jon Beardmore ~ @bigoadventures / www.bigoadventures.com

Where in the world is The Galapagos Postman? Click Here

Re~Creation Cause: MND (Motor Neurone Disease) New Zealand

@mnd_nz / www.mnd.org.nz / The Galapagos Postman Donation Link

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Until next time ~ keep exploring, experiencing & expanding!

Thank you for exploring with us in Season Two ~ tune in for this episode that navigates the gap between this season & the next!

From under the waves of the Australian coast to art galleries in Canada & Japan, from surfing the shores of Peru to exploring the temples and rivers of India, from the sunny waters of Spain to music concert stages across the Caribbean ~ we have travelled the world through the stories of 6 incredible people, their efforts & supported their chosen causes through the Re~Creation Donation:

Arjun ~ Heritage, Regeneration & Slow Travel @antaracruises

Tiljala SHED ~ ​​www.tished.org

Reuben ~ Music, Passion & Live Performance @basax_music

Save The Children UK ~ www.savethechildren.org.uk

Tamara ~ Poetry, Presence & Teaching proftrujillo

Community Animal Medicine Project ~ www.campla.org

Malcolm ~ Memory, Illusion & the Art of Preservation @_malcolmpate_

National Gallery of Canada ~ www.gallery.ca

Natalie ~ Surfing, Therapy & Belonging @captsmall

Groundswell Community Project ~ www.groundswellcommunity.org

Marina ~ Water, Photography & Capturing Intimacy @marinaemerald

Australian Ocean Conservation Society ~ www.marineconservation.org.au

Thank you to everyone who listened to the show & supported these causes with us. It’s never too late to support ~ whether with your time, voice, money or action ~ it’s all good & it’s all meaningful. Visit their websites directly to find out how you can support their unique versions of re~creation.

You may have noticed that this season is a little shorter than season one - with just six episodes. It reflects a year of transition for me, where my dedication to caregiving took precedence above all else. Being a part of the end-of-life journey for our loved ones can add a deeper lens to all those we already witness the world through. For me, this has been a pivotal time of love, loss & grieving ~ learning that the greatest gift we can ever give to another person is our full presence.

This podcast has evolved & grown as I have. Since the beginning, I have endeavoured to bring my full presence to these conversations, even though they take place thousands of miles apart. My intention has been to raise awareness of people who are truly authentic to who they are, staying curious & using their uniqueness to bring positive change in so many diverse ways around the world. I know that these conversations have inspired me to continue this way of being in my own life & I hope that you have also taken your own meaning from the conversations offered here.

For those who are new here, we hope you will take the time to listen to these episodes that explore how each guest has turned recreational activities into purpose or profession in order to create meaningful change for our world by inspiring positive environmental & social change.

Each episode is an entirely new adventure with only one question in common: "What do you think is the meaning & purpose of life, the universe & everything?"

Join us for this episode that brings together the diverse answers from our inspiring guests from Season Two. As we reflect on the past year, may we find gratitude for all we've experienced. As we listen, let’s allow our imaginations to run free as we dream about what is possible for ourselves & the world in this next trip around the sun!

Explore more episodes on YouTube: Recreation to Re-Creation

Find & follow your guide on the side: @jenannepate

Can't wait for you to join me for Season Three for more incredible conversation as we explore, experience & expand together!

Join us today as we journey to Spain, Australia & beyond with Marina to explore her world of Water, Photography & Capturing Intimacy.

As a lifelong ocean lover, Marina has uniquely combined her passions for being in the water & photography ~ capturing magical, intimate moments of maternity, family, relationship & love whether around, in, on & under the waves. Moving her life from Spain to Australia, Marina has re~created her world to be built around the things that bring her joy, showing us that it is always possible to live your dream when you trust & follow the flow.

Join us today as we explore how Marina uses the water & photography as a transformational space for capturing intimate moments that leave a lasting legacy for all who witness them, turning her recreation into re~creation for the world.

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Marina Emerald ~ @marinaemerald / www.marinaemerald.com

Re~Creation Cause: Australian Marine Conservation Society

@marineconservation.au / www.marineconservation.org.au

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Make sure to let us know how this episode resonated with you & how you chose to support.

Keep Happy, Keep Healthy & Keep Exploring!