We are nature. In this next season of Life Centered, I’m diving into the topic of how we can feel and create experiences for ourselves that remind us, and in fact inspire us to be part of nature. I have been talking with amazing entrepreneurs, scientists, and business leaders that tap into the natural world for inspiration, education, innovation, and restoration. Through a series of blog posts and podcast episodes that will be available at Wild Genius I’ll be exploring how we can all become a Wild Genius. Sign up for the newsletter today to get the latest findings, articles, and podcast episodes sent right to you. Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive the Wild Genius Newsletter. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy, and will not share your information. Thank you! You are already a Wild Genius for singing up. Get ready for great tips, content, discussion and more.

Photo by Thursa Kelly Price Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this episode Amelia Tracy and I had a chance to talk with Markus and Katherine Ottmers. We first learned of the Ottmers from the book Water in Plain Sight by Judith Schwartz - and reached out to learn more about how they have learned from nature to create a thriving life in the desert. Together they run Ottmers & Ottmers a mom and pop business centered around local economy and local food, providing “Solutions Based Education Service.”  We dive into their approach learning from the land, connecting with people, and creating positive impact as a keystone species in the world. Enjoy. Show Notes holisticmanagement.org Ottmers & Ottmers on Facebook Ottmers on Linkedin (Katherine) (Markus) Leading in the Emerging Future by Otto Scharmer EcoNest by Paula Baker-Laporte , Robert Laporte The Field Guide for Compost Tea by Elaine Ingham  Cows Save the Planet  by  Judith D. Schwartz Water in Plain Sight by Judith D. Schwartz Allan Savory Ted Talk

Welcome to Life-Centered, the podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. I’m Tim McGee, and in this episode Amelia Tracy and I talk with Scott Sampson. Scott is best known as Dr. Scott, from the popular television show Dinosaur Train where he served as science advisor and on air host. In real life Dr. Sampson (or Scott as we call him) is a dinosaur paleontologist, science communicator, and passionate advocate for connecting people with nature. We were able to catch up with Scott in Vancouver B.C., where he president and CEO of Science World British Columbia. In this conversation we dug into his insights around how we can create a thriving world as an embedded part of nature. We touch on the subtle but important difference between biophilia and topophilia, the integration of high tech and deep tech, and the nuances of mentoring vs. teaching. We also discuss his new book ‘How to Raise a Wild Child’ and along the way get to learn where Scott would spend one hour if he could travel through time, train or no train. Enjoy. Show Notes Scott's Website Science World British Columbia How to Raise a Wild Child (Amazon Link to Book) Vancouver 2020 vision Place Based Learning in BC Journey of the Universe by Brian Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker Film - Making of North America (by Kirk Johnson) Film - Racing Extinction

Welcome to Life-Centered, the podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. I’m Tim McGee, and in this episode Amelia Tracy and I talk with Tariq Al Olaimy. I first met Tariq years ago at a biomimicry workshop, and have been following his globetrotting career with a sense of wonder. If you follow Tariq on Instagram or twitter (and I suggest that you do) you begin to realize his passion, energy, and peace towards the world is infectious. With his sister Leena, Tariq is the co-founder of the Bahrain based Think & Do Tank 3BL associates, and as a result he finds himself squarely at the crossroads of connecting people, organizations, and the natural world for a more peaceful and prosperous future. This has been one of my favorite episodes to edit, in part because every time I listen through the audio I learn something new. The conversation is rich with links to big projects and ideas that are changing the world - from resources that help social entrepreneurs find a wellspring of wellbeing, to the emerging legal, social, and business implications of partnering with natural systems like a river or a forest. Enjoy. Notes: 3BL Associates Tariq's Global Shapers Profile An article featuring the brilliant Leena Al Olaimy Education for Sustainable Development Public Plant Partnerships Recipes for Wellbeing Diabetes.bh New York City Water Agreement The Ocean Cleanup The Bill Gates Article 'Beating Nature at it's Own Game' The Overview Effect (A MUST WATCH) Tariq on Instagram, and 3BL Associates on Twitter, Facebook

Hello Friends, and welcome to life centered. This weeks short in-between episode is an experiment of sorts. If you like it, please let us know in the comments or on our Patreon Page. The following letter was inspired by the stoic writings of Marcus Aurelius, yet with a twist. Instead of seeking wisdom from the ancients, we look to a much older source of wisdom, nature itself. In this episode we hear from the oak tree, counseling us on how to save time. Enjoy!

Hello Friends, and welcome to back to Life-Centered. This year’s guest list for the podcast is already looking incredible, and to kick things off I was recently able to sit down with Bryony Schwan. I first met Bryony while she was the director of the biomimicry Institute, and I consider myself lucky to have had her as a leader and mentor over the past decade. In our wide ranging conversation, Bryony and I jump into the realities and importance of finding Joy in our work,  useful tips for meditation, her childhood in Zimbabwe, women in social justice, how to build trust in order to create change, and much, much, more. Enjoy. Show Notes Biomimicry Institute Kindkudos Woman's Voices for the Earth Joy on Demand Zimbabwe 10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast 10% Happier App On Being with Krista Tippett TED Radio Hour Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Consolations by David White 'World as Lover, World as Self' by Joanna Macy Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson You can now support the Life-Centered Podcast at Patreon.

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Betsy Hinze. Betsy's work uses the natural world as inspiration and fodder to evoke a sense of magic, a sense of place, and to build wonder in those who are lucky enough to cross the threshold into her world. Betsy describes herself, in what I think is one of the best titles ever; Wondersmith. We talk about the benefits of asking bizarre questions, the realities of encouraging people to explore what is uncomfortable or new, the power of magic, edible poetry, and much more. Show Notes Betsy's Website Betsy's Instagram (Sand or Sugar) Wondersmith Patreon Page Darcy Williamson | Herbalist Embodied Cognition Talk | by Michael Hendrix Patterns In Nature | by Philip Ball The Futurist Cookbook

Show Notes Biomimicry 3.8 Warner Babcock Institute Listening to Proteins Julian Vincent Collapse by Jared Diamond

Welcome to Life Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this episode Amelia and I reflect on the past six episodes, and dip into some insights about life-centered design and our guests. *Important note- We have improved our sound quality! And we are excited about our next 6 episodes that should be arriving at your ears in the near future.  Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. I’m Tim McGee, and in this episode Amelia Tracy and I talk with Kathy Zarsky. Kathy is founder of the Austin Texas based company Holos, and as a Strategy and Systems Designer she has worked with some of the most progressive architecture and design firms on the planet. She is also founder of Biomimicry Texas, a regional network that brings together people to be inspired by and stimulate biomimicry within education and enterprise. I consider myself lucky to have known and worked with Kathy for years, and today we talked about the importance of storytelling, finding time to slow down in Nature, and a messages of hope all children need to hear. You can find more work by Kathy at her company website Holos Collaborative, dive into the latest news at Biomimicry Texas Facebook page, and connect with her on LinkedIn. SHOW NOTES Alliance for Wild Ethics Aboriginal Myth Meets Science Herbert Dreiseitl Studio SXSW ECO Families in Nature Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Global Biomimicry Design Challenge Look and See Film about Wendell Berry Cosmic - Audio Book Tim Prentice Rob Kessler (books on seeds and pollen) Steven Vogel - Life of a Leaf Spiral orchids that Kathy finds in the early Fall among the prairie grass.

Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. I'm Tim McGee, and in this episode I'm joined by Asheen Phansey. Asheen is active at the critical hub of sustainability and business. As a translator between people, cultures, technology, and ideas he has been able to bring principles from nature to help craft sustainable outcomes. His work has spanned biotech, aerospace, electronics, and he currently works as a Senior Manager at Dassalt Systemes. If you aren't familiar with Dassault, you are likely familiar with the products they help create as engineers throughout the world use their software to craft our modern society. Through our conversation Asheen and I touch on the emerging internet of things, changing desires in our high tech products, the art of intraprenership, and we even take a crack at a fresh perspective on what's next for sustainability. You can follow Asheen on Twitter, and Linkedin read his recent publication How 3D printing Can Revolutionize Sustainable Design at GreenBiz. Show Notes Enchanted Objects Dodd-Frank Act iFixit Babson College Radiation from Coal (here and here) Book Recommendation from Asheen: The New Grand Strategy

Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this episode Amelia Tracy and I talked with one of the co-founders of Bureo Skateboards Ben Kneppers. Bureo is probably one of my favorite companies in the entire world, and while you might not be able to tell I was a bit star-struck, let's just say it was great to have Amelia there to keep the interview on track. Ben is a visionary, speaker, and entrepreneur, and in this episode we got a chance to not only explore the creation of Bureo and their game changing approach to manufacturing skateboards, but also how his experiences and career trajectory keep him energized and hopeful for the future. Enjoy. You can find out more about Ben and Bureo: Company - Bureo Instagram - Bureo Facebook - Bureo Show Notes: Ghost Fishing Startup Chile International Living Future Institute - Discussing their Living Product Challenge Patagonia $20 Million & Change Bureo Vimeo Video AJ+ Video Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a Fantastic Future

Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this episode Amelia Tracy and I had a chance to catch up with Denise DeLuca. Denise has been an inspiration and instructor to many over the years as both a faculty member at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as well as co-founder of several organizations including Biomimicry for Creative Innovation. Today we learned more about her journey with biomimicry, her thoughts on biomimicry as a tool for social innovation, and the tools she has developed over the years that she has seen make a big impact.  This episode dives into fascinating details of biomimicry and challenges in the field. If you love the 'how to' of biomimicry this is the episode for you. You can find out more about Denise & her work: Company -  Biomimicry for Creative Innovation Course - Biomimicry Basics Course Book - Realigning with Nature Show Notes Surprising parenting trends in Norway (and in other parts of the world as well.) Marianne Williamson Burke Museum Stefanie Koehler at Let's Co Create

Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this episode I get a chance to sit down with Taryn Mead, whom I have known for over a decade... and usually when we get together we end up talking all night. She let me work on my interviewing skills, and I think we got to some interesting points including her Biomimicry career trajectory, her current work as the Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Exeter in the UK, circular economies, microbiomes, and the importance of empathy.  You can find more about Taryn and her work: Synbiosisgroup University of Exeter  Show Notes Bureo Skateboards Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ten Percent Human FDA bans Triclosan in Soap The Tree of Knowledge: The Biological Roots of Human Understanding

Life-Centered Welcome to Life-Centered, a podcast about how looking to the natural world is impacting technology, society, and how we live our lives. In this our first episode Amelia Tracy and I (Tim McGee) stretch our podcasting muscles as we explore our own introductions to the field of Biomimicry, geek out about bubbles, farming the ocean, and the intelligence of plants. SHOW NOTES: The Dance of Life: The Other Dimension Of Time by Edward T. Hall Evolution of Dance The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest To Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind by Michio Kaku Green Wave SeaLegacy