The WAVE Arrábida Podcast

What can rivers teach us about how we create change?

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we sit down with Duncan Crowley — an architect, action researcher, and climate activist exploring how communities respond to ecological crises through regenerative and nature-inspired approaches.

Together, we explore what it means to rethink climate action, from the ground up — moving beyond linear solutions and learning instead from living systems. Duncan shares insights from his work in climate justice, community-led initiatives, and research, inviting us to consider new ways of organizing, collaborating, and imagining the future.

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@lisbon4palestine

@wearenature_2030The Cloud that kills the River

PT: O que significa construir uma vida e uma carreira enraizadas na regeneração?

Neste episódio do WAVE–Arrábida, a Rivis Ferreira conversa com a Inês Carrilho e a Matilde Pinho, participantes do programa SER na Biovilla — uma experiência de aprendizagem prática focada no desenvolvimento de percursos regenerativos com propósito.

Juntas, exploramos o que significa reconectar com a natureza, repensar a nossa relação com o trabalho e criar projetos enraizados na comunidade, na imaginação e na ligação ao território.

Desde a transformação pessoal ao desenvolvimento de competências práticas, partilham como o programa está a moldar a sua visão para o futuro — e como podem ser dados os primeiros passos rumo a uma forma de viver mais significativa e regenerativa.

EN: What does it mean to build a life and career rooted in regeneration?

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, Rivis Ferreira sits down with Inês Carrilho and Matilda Pinho, participants of the SER programme at Biovilla — a hands-on learning journey focused on developing purpose-driven, regenerative pathways.

Together, we explore what it means to reconnect with nature, rethink our relationship with work, and create projects that are grounded in community, imagination, and connection to place.

From personal transformation to practical skills, they share how the programme is shaping their perspectives on the future — and what it looks like to take the first steps toward a more meaningful and regenerative way of living.

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In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we sit down with Teresa Sousa and Beto (Felisberto Brito) from Surf Farm Caparica, a non-profit project rooted in Costa da Caparica that brings together ocean, land, and people.

Beto — a surfer, fisherman, and organic farmer — shares how living close to nature has shaped his vision for a simpler and more connected way of life. Together with Teresa, they are creating spaces where social surf sessions, regenerative agriculture, and community events come together to support wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature.

A conversation about community, simplicity, and the powerful relationship between the ocean, the land, and the people who care for them.

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In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we’re joined by Jana Zappe — a somatic bodyworker and embodiment coach who supports women in reconnecting with their bodies and inner sense of freedom.

Together we explore what embodiment really means in everyday life, the challenges of running your own business, and why staying connected to your body can be such a powerful guide through it all. Jana also shares how her work helps women move through shame and rediscover a deeper sense of self-connection.

We also talk about the role the Arrábida landscape plays in her work, and how nature can support the process of coming back home to yourself.

A grounded and honest conversation about embodiment, resilience, and reconnecting with both body and nature.

Check out Jana's work here

www.janazappe.com

Instagram: @jana.zappe

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Lydia, dancer, performer, and founder of Lydia Creative World — a project that brings together dance, theatre, and creative education to inspire people of all ages across the Arrábida region.

Through performances, workshops, and participatory artistic projects, Lydia creates spaces where imagination, body, and emotion meet — helping children, families, and communities reconnect with themselves and with each other. We talk about the power of art as a universal language, the role of creativity in wellbeing, and what it means to build inclusive cultural experiences outside traditional stages.

Check out and support Lydia's work here:

https://www.instagram.com/lydiacreativeworld

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In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Rita, founder of Tiny Mangoes — a project born between the lab and the kitchen, where science meets conscious cooking to make veganism simple, accessible, and delicious.

With a background in toxicology and academia, Rita shares her journey from scientific research to creating a solo business centred on plant-based food, workshops, and community learning. We talk about food as activism, the power of sharing knowledge, and how everyday meals can become acts of regeneration for our health, the planet, and other animals.

Support Rita and follow her journey:https://www.instagram.com/tiny.mangoes

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Inês Lacerda, a marine conservation officer at SPEA (Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds), to explore the hidden world of seabird conservation.

From seabird colonies to the growing role of social media in conservation, Inês shares how science, volunteering, and environmental communication come together to protect marine life — and why connecting people to nature is just as important as collecting data.

Check out SPEA here

• https://spea.pt
• https://www.instagram.com/spea_birdlife

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Vasco Coelho, documentary filmmaker and director of 23 Miles, to explore the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park.

Through film, Vasco brings us closer to the people, wildlife, and landscapes that make this marine park so unique — capturing both its beauty and the responsibility that comes with caring for it. We talk about the making of 23 Miles, the challenges of filming at sea, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for environmental awareness.

From conservation to community, this conversation dives into how cinema can help us better understand, protect, and reconnect with the ocean — and why the future of Arrábida’s marine life depends on collective care and action.

Check out and support Vasco herewww.instagram.com/vasco_coelho_photo

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we sit down with Sara Varandas, ceramic artist and founder of Timeless Clay, to explore a slower, more intentional way of creating — one rooted in ecology, respect for nature, and deep connection to place.

Inspired by the landscapes of Arrábida, her practice reflects a conscious approach to craft — minimising ecological impact while honouring the land where the materials are sourced.

From slow making to living in rhythm with nature, Sara shares how ceramics can become a form of dialogue between artist and environment — and how creating with care can cultivate peace, presence, and respect for the world around us.

Check out Timeless Clay and Support Sara

https://www.timelessclay.com

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In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Marco Rebelo, president of the National Man and Biosphere Committee in Portugal, to explore the significance of Serra da Arrábida’s new reclassification as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — an exciting milestone for the region.

For generations, Arrábida has been a landscape shaped by biodiversity, tradition, and community.

This reclassification reinforces Arrábida’s role not only as a protected area, but as a living model of harmony between humans and nature.

From biodiversity to community engagement, Marco shares how this new chapter invites us all to rethink our relationship with the land — and how a biosphere reserve can inspire regeneration for future generations.