Following on from our conversation and meditations from Plum Village, we now share a meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh. Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, poet and teacher, who founded Plum Village, and is often known as the "father of mindfulness." More free meditations like this one can be found via the Plum Village app.

Season 3 of Who Cares Wins offers a triptych of episodes that all explore how our inner landscapes shape our outer landscapes. For this second episode, Lily spoke with Dr Gabor Maté about authenticity, compassionate self-inquiry, and how our internal reality shapes our way of relating to the world. Dr Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician who has written many best-selling books on childhood development, trauma, and addiction. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary...

Following on from the conversation between Sister True Dedication and Kate Raworth, here is a short meditation from Sister True D. More free meditations like this one can be found via the Plum Village app. Sister True D is a Zen Buddhist nun ordained by Vietnamese peace activist and monastic Thich Nhat Hanh (known affectionately by students as 'Thay'). Sister True D is a former journalist, Cambridge graduate and edited several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books including 'Zen and the Art of Saving...

Season 3 of Who Cares Wins offers a triptych of episodes that all explore how our inner landscapes shape our outer landscapes. In episode one, Lily speaks with pioneering economist Kate Raworth and Sister True Dedication. Kate is the author and creator of Doughnut Economics: an economic model that balances between essential human needs and planetary boundaries. Sister True D is a Zen Buddhist nun ordained by Vietnamese peace activist and monastic Thich Nhat Hanh (known affectionately by...

…and just like that we have finished Series 2 of Who Cares Wins. This season sought to look at some of the social roots underneath the climate crisis - from women’s equality to paternal rights; from Mother Earth to capitalism. What a journey it has been: from LA to the Atacama Desert… from the Amazon Rainforest to Afghanistan. Lily welcomed some incredible voices onto the podcast from Indigenous Activist Nemonte Nenquimo to Comedian Podcaster Deborah Frances White; political commentator...

We’re rounding off our Extraordinary Women episodes..and almost the series… with one extremely special woman, Sonia Ramos.  Last week on the podcast Lily started her journey into the Atacama Desert where she spoke with Cristina Dorador, a Chilean microbiologist, who is now working on re-writing the Chilean constitution… Cristina has worked closely with indigenous activists, including Sonia Ramos, to draw attention to the threats that lithium mining - booming because of the push for green tech...

This week, we hear another extract from The Long Time Academy podcast as we look to the future. The last few years have highlighted the raw urgency of the struggle to ensure the future is not dominated by white-supremacy. But what could visions of an alternative future look like? Host Ella Saltmarshe, speaks to adrienne maree brown, a writer, social justice facilitator and doula based in Detroit.   To listen to the full episode: https://www.thelongtimeacademy.com/part-five

Who Cares Wins Presents another Extraordinary Woman, Cristina Dorador.  Join Lily as she starts her journey into the Atacama Desert in Chile. The Green Tech industry is now booming but what are the implications for the lands that they are mining for lithium?  Cristina Dorador is at the forefront of science. As a microbiologist, she is researching and advising on the impact of lithium mining on the indigenous lands of Chile and is dedicating her work to finding environmental solutions to this...

This week, we hear the first extract we will be sharing from the award-winning, The Long Time Academy podcast. In the series, activist and storyteller Ella Saltmarshe takes you on a journey to discover how to become a better ancestor and in this extract you’re welcomed in to join a short guided pebble ritual with geologist and the author of Timefulness, Marcia Bjornerud, and hear from Sherri Mitchell, a Native American attorney, author, activist, and teacher from the Penobscot Nation. Hear...

Who Cares Wins Presents another Extraordinary Women, Zarifa Ghafari.   Zarifa - one of Afghanistan’s youngest female mayors to ever be elected, had to flee the country to Germany last year when the Taliban regained power. She's been tirelessly advocating for women’s rights in a country with one of the highest gender gaps between men and women globally.  She is someone who has defied the odds to reach her leadership position but it has not been without sacrifice - she survived 4 assassination...

Host of GGQ, Julia Davenport talks to comedian Eshaan Akhbar and Environmental Activist, Michaela Loach on the subject of how we can all get involved in activism.  With thanks to: Great Green Questions & Good Energy  Contributors Michaela Loach - Have a listen to her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yikes-podcast/id1498623503  Eshaan Akhbar - https://www.eshaanakbar.com/  To listen to the full episode:...

Who Cares Wins Presents Nemonte Nenquimo, the first in our special Extraordinary Women episodes. Nemonte Nenquimo is a Waorani woman, mother and leader, who has dedicated her life to the defence of Indigenous ancestral territory and cultural survival in the Amazon rainforest. She is the co-founder of the Indigenous-led nonprofit organisation Ceibo Alliance and its sister organisation Amazon Frontlines, the first female president of the Waorani organisation of Pastaza province, winner of the...

Presenting an excerpt from the 'Power' episode from the Sounds Like a Plan Podcast. Tim Benson, who is a live music energy consultant, and is notabl Coldplay's energy consultant on their current Music Of The Spheres world tour. He demonstrates the creative ways in which the music community is responding to the climate emergency. The episode was an exploration into the energy behind our favourite live music – from your local pub venue through to the biggest stadium and festival shows.

With thanks to the WeForum. Jane Goodall talks about her Roots and Shoots initiative and how thousands of kids around the world are planting trees in over 60 countries.

Presenting an excerpt from the I Am Podcast with Jonny Wilkinson. He interviewed Dr of Computer programming and Philosophy of the mind, Bernardo Kastrup. Is there a more powerful way of interacting with life and nature?

Presenting an except from a very creative spin on how we share the story of the climate crisis - it is no surprise they won the Creative Innovation award at the ARIAs. You're dropped into different worlds through an unusual audio experience, immersed in surround sound. A beautiful cast portrays animals and environments that are under threat, offering an emotional connection to environmental realities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Lily wants to take a more radical turn on this season’s topic, and share her conversation with renowned political commentator and Author, Douglas Murray. He has written several best selling books - such as The Madness of Crowds, and his most recent book, The War on the West and has been critical of our culture’s increasing focus on gender and race as a way to understand our history and ourselves - which he believes to be dividing our society. Is it possible to recognise the issues of...

We hear from a very special collective of voices today. Presented by Rooted Messages, we listen to Indigenous Wisdom from around the world.  Contributors Vandria Borari   Kuu Kaliai Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq Anne Poelina  Te Ngaehe Wanikau  Credits With thanks to Rooted Messages : Indigenous wisdom in time of Change. https://rootedmessages.com/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RKkW_cvSlI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our conversations on Fatherhood this week, Lily chats to Will McDonald from the Father's Institute. They describe themselves as the 'Father's think and do tank'. Will is so insightful into the reasons why having a male influence/ figure in a child's life will not only benefit the Father- child relationship but exponentially help the Mother as well; from helping with breastfeeding, giving equal paternity rights and for their own mental health and wellbeing. A fascinating...

Ending our week with some hope and optimism as we share the closing statement from young climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti from Davos 2022. Does she have Reasons to Be Optimistic in this ever changing world?  Credits Music by Cosmo Sheldrake With thanks to WeForum  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdTMpsjjWNg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A delightful conversation to share with you today with Podcast royalty, Chris Sweeney. So far in this series of Who Cares Wins, we've heard many different female perspectives and in these next few episodes I want to dig into the male experience - of being queer, of Fatherhood, acknowledging privilege and why equality will benefit us all.. Chris has taken the podcasting world by storm. Having founded the smash hit Homo Sapiens Podcast with Will Young, Chris Sweeney now hosts solo, inviting all...

A man who needs no introduction. We wanted to share some inspiring words from David Attenborough who spoke at the WeForum in 2019 and shared Reasons to Be Optimistic in this ever changing world.  Credits With thanks to WeForum:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuudPum21nE Music by Cosmo Sheldrake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices