"The planet is one living organism." Soul family, we're back with a mind- and heart-blowing episode today. I'm speaking with British-Venezuelan scientist, author, and ecologist, Dr. Stephan Harding from Schumacher College in Dartington Trust. Stephan was born in Venezuela in 1953 and came to England at the age of six. Since childhood, he has had a deep fascination with the natural world, and his scientific mindset led him to pursue a degree in Zoology at the University of Durham, followed by a doctorate on the behavioral ecology of the muntjac deer at Oxford University. There are very few people alive today who have comparable insights into the fields of deep ecology, Gaia, and the spirituality of nature, which made this a truly special conversation. I'm humbled and deeply grateful to have shared space with Stephan and to have him share very personal lessons, insights, theories, and experiences of his own interactions with nature, spirit, and everything beyond. I know that as a species, we're facing a lot of challenges right now, and that's why I believe this episode is even more valuable and important to share. There's hope—the answers lie within each one of us. 👉 We explored a broad variety of topics such as: - Jungian psychology and realisation of 'The Self' - Intrinsic motivation and going against the grain - Connecting with plants - A different perspective on science - Gaia and the interconnectednes of all things - Deep experiences and realisations in nature - Stephan's and my experience in Buddhist monestaries - Cultivating deep love and appreciation for nature - The science of Gaia 🎧 PODCAST: ▶️ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ▶️ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ▶️ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ▶️ ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ ▶️ ⁠⁠Amazon Podcasts⁠⁠ 🔗 MY GUEST: ▶️ Schumacher College ▶️ YouTube Film "Learning to Value" by Sam Chevallier ▶️ Stephan's books ▶️ Book "Grow Small Think Beautiful" 🙋‍♂️ MY STUFF: ▶️ ⁠Website⁠ ▶️ ⁠My creative agency⁠ ▶️ ⁠Instagram⁠ ▶️ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ▶️ ⁠Michael Singer Weekly Talks⁠ ▶️ ⁠Micheal Singer Podcast⁠ ▶️ ⁠Waking Up App (free month)⁠ ▶️ ⁠My book recommendations⁠ 📩 CONTACT: ⁠[email protected]