Transnatural Perspectives Podcast

Árpád Bárnai is the director of the Academy of Experience in Budapest. The Academy supports local youth in foster care programs and Roma communities through offering Outdoor and Experiential Education workshops, activities, and other community-building exchange opportunities. Learn more about Árpád's work with the Academy of Experience here https://elmenyakademia.hu/en/. Listen to Árpád's "Source" Podcast https://anchor.fm/source-podcast Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on this podcast, blog, writing services, and how you can become a $upporter of the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube/ Medium. Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org 

In this episode (in this order) 

00:00:00 Episode Opener

00:02:18 Introducing Arpad Barnai

00:05:50 Environment in Budapest, Hungary

00:12:20 Growing up in Hungary, nature connections, Grandma’s Village

00:18:45 The phenomenon of place based exploration vs charismatic mega experiences

00:20:35 Nature Connection & Ecological Consciousness in Hugarian Culture

00:25:45 Ecological issues in Hungary

00:29:00 Arpad’s work with Experiential Education at the Academy of Experience

00:39:25 Circumstances of Roma Communities & Experiential Education programs with Roma Youth in Budapest

00:48:35 The value of volunteering, exchange and creating a new community in a new place

00:54:50 The power of the facilitator

01:08:15 Societal oppostion, support and the role of discrimination encountered

01:12:45 The future of Social work and Environmental Experiential Learning

01:14:40 Arpad’s Podcast “The Source” & The Power of Discussion and Long form conversation

01:22:00 Closing Reflections

Dr. Rebecca Olive is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Her feminist cultural studies research has focused on women’s experiences surfing and issues of localism, in the water and on social media. Her work focuses on issues of equity and diversity in action/lifestyle sports and cultures. 

Learn more about Dr. Olive's work at www.movingoceans.com

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Timestamps

Introduction

00:04:00 Interview start and Dr. Olive’s amazing writing

00:05:20 Researching nature-based sports and the politics within Surfing, Sex & Gender politics

00:09:20 Place-based research:  Why Surfing? Why the Sea’?

00:14:10 Best and worst of Surfing: The culture doesn’t always do justice to what activities have to offer.

00:15:20 Localism and Exclusivity in Activity

00:19:35 Loving and researching problematic issues

00:22:55 Research Method: “Thinking the Social through the Self”f, auto/ethnography, Shared experience & Knowledge.

00:24:50 Issues in Accessibility & learning to surf

00:35:10 That “Aha moment” that lead to an interest in the localist culture & politics around surfing

00:40:15  Living with Sharks and understanding one's place in the environment and limitations.

00:54:24 Humans/Nature: Roller skiing in Norway, National identity and Climate Change

00:59:05 Feminism and Ecofeminism

01:04:23 Understanding misconceptions of Feminism

01:09:03 Critiques of Ecofeminism

01:10:32 Gendering and Feminisation of Nature

01:14:00 Gender as a starting point for Rethinking the Politics & Ethics of our societal  relationships

01:15:45 Appreciating the nature of one’s place

01:24:13 The importance of Sport & Leisure in achieving Social and Ecological sustainability and Systemic Change

01:32:30 Moving Oceans and more work from Dr. Olive

01:33:39 Closing Reflections

Dr. Ove Daniel Jakobsen is a Researcher and Professor of Ecological Economics at Nord University in the Arctic town of Bodø, Norway. Ove has dedicated his life to the study of Ecological economics and has written many books on the topic including his latest, Anarchism and Ecological economics. Ecological Economics takes a Transdisciplinary approach to the topic of economics that connects Ecology, Sociology and Culture while taking a holistic, decentralized, community lead, bottom-up approach in designing a more sustainable economy for both humans and the inhabitants of more than the human world. Please contact the show with your questions and thoughts via www.transnaturalperspectives.com More on Dr. Jakobsen's work, books and contact information at https://ovejakobsen.com/ Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on the podcast, our blog and writing offers, and how you can become a monthly supporter or donor to the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Medium Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Time Stamps 00:04:29 A Transdisciplinary Study: Ecology, Sociology and Culture 00:07:49 Integrating Utopian Dialogue in Business and Education 00:13:00 Ecological Economics: A bottom up approach consisting of decentralized cooperative networks 00:14:50 What does ‘’The Good Life’’ look like in real life? 00:17:50Connecting nature, Individual development and Systems change 00:21:10In practice: Transition Towns in England 00:28:30 Demystifying the term UTOPIA 00:30:30 Why Greenwashing and Harm Reduction is problematic 00:32:45 Changing From Economic Growth to Green Growth 00:34:45 Why Growth? 00:37:00 The role of optimism: Start talking about what we SHOULD be doing TO develop! 00:40:45 From Crushing Capitalism to Eco Anarchism 00:48:00 Ove’s Book Anarchism and Ecological Economics More information: Introduction to Ecological Economics w/ Dr. Jakobsen (in English): https://mediasite.nord.no/Mediasite/Play/9be3ad1823024f4fbba694b02a6c2d791d

Dr. Kate Rawles is an Outdoor Philosopher, Writer, Cyclist and activist who is using her love for epic journeys to communicate on environmental issues. Her upcoming book, The Life Cycle, sets our focus on Biodiversity as she bikes from Costa Rica to the southern tip of South American. Kate Joins us from here home in Northern England to discuss everything from what she left academia become a full time Environmental Activist and Travel writer! For more information about the Adventures of Dr. Kate Rawles and her writings visit her website www.outdoorphilosophy.co.uk or find her on Twitter @CarbonCycleKate For all show info, blog articles, and other information visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com Please Share, Subscribe & consider donating to the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transnaturalpod  One time or Custom Donation: Paypal.me/InternationalSuper  Follow on Twitter / Facebook / Medium @TRANSNATURALPOD / Youtube Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org Time Stamps 00:00:00 Pre-Show Notes 00:04:00 The Life Challenge of balancing Academia and Activism 00:06:15 Evolving Awareness of Existential issue sin the World of Adventure 00:08:37 How Tradition Adventure Narratives has been instrumental in the environmental crisis 00:11:37 Why approaching Adventure by Bike is innately unique? 00:14:36 Adventure Plus! Adventure With a Purpose 00:19:00 Adventure as an Engaging way to communicate on Environmental Issues 00:20:06 The Carbon Cycle Journey across North America 00:24:00 Kate’s Adventure Writing process 00:26:55 Traveling alone vs. Travelling with a partner 00:30:31 Dealing with Deadlines, Destinations and Fear of missing out while on Journeys 00:34:08 Dreaming of a trip with no end! 00:37:12 The Life Cycle: Newest Book and Journey through South America 00:38:01 BioDiversity in South America 00:42:20 Projects Kate visited on her journey through South America 00:46:44 How can someone prepare for such a journey? 00:47:51 Why ride a bamboo bike? 00:49:30 Logistic of where to stay? 00:51:33 Wildlife, Food and Camping on the South America Trip 00:52:59 Vegetarian eating in North America vs South America 00:55:07 Transatlantic Travel on a Carbon Diet: Cargo Ship Cruising! 00:59:32 Overall representation of Environmental Issues in 2021 vs 2006 01:02:10 How to Contact Kate 01:04:00 Post-Show reflections

Alice Wilson is an ERSC funded PhD researcher in Urban Sociology at the University of York in the U.K. Wilson's PhD research focuses on the experiences of women in the UK Tiny House movement and the potential that Tiny Houses have to address inter-generational justice issues whilst moving closer to achieving our environmental justice goals in the U.K. and around the world. As well, is the Director of Ophouse Tiny housing project in York & co-founder of Women in Academia.

Connect with Alice via Twitter https://twitter.com/neither_both

Tiny House Research in Action http://tinyhouseresearch.co.uk/  &  https://www.ophouse.co.uk/about 

Women in Academia: https://www.womeninacademia.org.uk/

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00:05:00 Origins of Alice’s research in Tiny Houses (Working from the inside out!)

00:09:25 The Place of Tiny Houses in Society

00:11:40 Legalities of Tiny House Living and Why Alice can’t live in her Tiny House

00:15:48 Communities Researched in the Study

00:17:55 Women in the current tiny house movement

00:20:29 Intergenerational Justice Issues

00:26:00 Social & Cultural Goals: Communication & Demystification of People living in Tiny Houses

00:28:45 Environmental Benefits of Tiny Houses: Sustainability!

00:30:43 Less space, less stuff, better LIFE!

00;34:00 Tiny Houses, Homelessness and affordable housing

00:38:58 Tiny Houses Nexus of accessibility to shelter and social mobility!

00:40:10 OpHouse - Tiny House Community and THE FUTURE

00:45:04 The Women in Academia Organization

Fran Turauskis is a writer and creator of the Seize Your Adventure podcast, which showcases stories of adventurers and outdoor lovers alike who also happen to have epilepsy, After Fran walked the Camino de Santiago, solo, in 2017, she became uncomfortable with descriptions such as 'brave' and 'inspirational' when people learned about her epilepsy diagnosis. She created the Seize Your Adventure podcast to normalize the idea of epilepsy in adventure settings. Fran has a lot of good ol’ adventure stories to share with us as well we discuss where this all fits in both the classic and emerging adventure narratives. If you looking for more information on this term the “adventure narrative” check back to episode 2 of this podcast where we break that term down in detail with Bob Henderson. Check out Fran's work at her website Seize Your Adventure. Follow Fran on Twitter | Facebook. 

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:00 Welcome Fran to the show

00:04:30 What does Fran mean by “Seize your Adventure”?

00:05:45 What is Epilepsy?

00:08:05 What are some initial concerns, in regards to activity, when one finds out they have epilepsy?

00:09:50 How did the podcast start and Fran’s experience with epilepsy?

00:12:45 Fran’s adventure’s before and after finding out she has epilepsy

00:15:30 Can nature connection help with symptoms of epilepsy?

00:17:30 Why is there such a lack of research on the topic Epilepsy and Outdoor Recreation?

00:21:00 Are there certain activities that are maybe more conducive towards the epileptic experience?

00:25:54 About Fran’s recent Ultra Run

00:29:37 Fran’s interpretation of Adventure

00:31:47 Finding Adventure in London

00:35:00 Finding one’s “Inner Peak”

00:39:52 How is the “Adventure Narrative” evolving?

00:44:53 Things people with epilepsy might need to think about before going on a journey?

00:47:20 Tips about how friends can support a fellow traveler who happens to have epilepsy

00:50:26 Particular pre-journey logistical planning for those with epilepsy

00:53:45 Organizations that work with Epilepsy and Outdoor Pursuits

00:54:56 Seize Your Adventure and site-specific dramaturgy

00:56:20 Fran’s favorite microadventures and future plans

00:57:47 Fran’s obsession with BEARS!

00:59:54 Closing Reflections

Jason Moore is the host of the Zero to Travel podcast, one of the longest-running and most widely listened to travel podcasts available. Jason is also the co-founder of Location Indie, an online community that helps people combine their love of travel and entrepreneurship into sustainable ways of life that are not dependent on being in a single location. After interviewing over 400 travellers over the past 7 years on his podcast, Jason is here to share with us his nuanced perspectives on the state of travel and evolving perspectives on "What travel really means?".  As well, Jason is a fellow USAmerican living in Oslo, Norway, neighbour and a good friend, so we have lots to reflect on about life in and "outside the box". If you like what you hear on this show, you can check out an episode we did together over on his podcast and many others at The Zero to Travel Podcast. Follow Jason on YouTube | Twitter |

CONTACT Josh with comments, ideas, interview requests,  funding/advertising propositions Email: [email protected]

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00:01:55 Etymology of the Word Travel

00:05:48 How this podcast got started

00:07:05 What does Transnaturalism really mean? An example...The Global Potato!

00:09:17 Living in Norway: Where Nature is the Home of Culture! How does nature inform the culture?

00:11:15 Zero 2 Travel Podcast: Sharing perspectives & Helping people travel the world on their terms

00:19:23 Changes in perceptions of travel due to climate change and pandemic times. Have you seen any trends happening in the way that people are travelling?

00:20:37 Human Powered & Slow Travel

00:26:44 Josh’s month biking trip in Norway, the layers of that experience & identifying with the roadside flora and fauna.

00:30:43 Shifting your mindset: Finding nature in cities and Landscape Architecture.

00:35:20 Get that “travel feeling” in your daily life and creating your own micro-adventures

00:39:27 Choosing Your own Adventure & the evolution of the travel mindset

00:46:05 Why study the Outdoors?...and the associated myths

00:48:00 Taking the time and space to appreciate things...when away or at home

00:50:58 Setting limitations in a world of unlimited options may lead to more freedom. The pandemic puts this to the test in a big way.

00:54:25 Digital Nomadism, Location Independence, and the Triangle of freedom

00:58:42 Personal fulfillment can lead to a positive impact on your community and environment at large

01:02:19 How can you connect with Jason?

01:03:41 Closing thoughts