When your current lifestyle is unsustainable, it’s time to make a change instead of waiting for circumstances to force your... more

True leadership comes not from domination and control, but from attunement to natural rhythms, deep respect for interconnectedness, and embracing... more

That feeling of being in the zone is a measurable neurochemical state of consciousness where we feel and perform our... more

Embracing cycles of rest is essential for our own ability to grow and create. Rather than continuously striving, reaching for... more

Growing as a person – and as a leader – often involves a metamorphosis, where one moves from an egocentric,... more

Embracing different perspectives and understanding the long-term impacts of our actions, particularly in terms of cultural shifts and societal evolution,... more

Where do new ideas come from? Your mind regenerates from the outside in, teased to life by artists, innovators, agitators... more

There’s a way of seeing personal growth and transformation as a cycle of rupture, descent, emergence, and return – an... more

Bringing movement into our daily routines is beneficial not only for our physical health, but our mental and emotional wellbeing... more

Embracing discomfort and experiencing emotions to the fullest can give us the guidance needed to navigate positive life changes, even... more

Our willingness to embrace and make space for all aspects of ourselves, both the good and the bad, can lead... more

Society is facing a crisis of masculinity, which is leading to harmful behaviour and violence towards women. Many cultures understand... more

Exchanging ideas too early and too often hinders innovation, but promoting absurdity in the workplace can lead to new and... more

Life can take unexpected turns, inviting us to reevaluate our priorities and make difficult decisions. When that happens, it’s up... more

Embracing creativity and storytelling can help us navigate through uncertain times and find hope and connection. Through writing and sharing... more

Humans have the opportunity to imagine a better future and weave new stories into our culture. By embracing the uncertainty... more

Leaders who embody the qualities of availability, presence, and wisdom can create a culture of trust and empowerment within their... more

If we’re going to imagine an alternative to capitalism, we need to create spaces for ideation, thinking, and researching. We... more

Economic growth can be responsible and in service of giving, rather than pure extraction and consumption.In this final part of... more

Pre-made mashed potato and out-of-season avocados won’t last forever. In this second part of Ben’s conversation with James William Harrup,... more

There is an over-emphasis on the story of growth in our culture, particularly when it comes to work and the... more

The first Reformation led to social phenomena like the English civil war, where people overthrew the corrupt Papacy and government.... more

More and more people feel lonely and depressed - and that's in a time of ever greater (technology fueled) 'connection'.... more

Nature teaches us ways we can set up the system of our lives to promote presence and calm. We can... more

This is a beautiful conversation about endings, among other things.Dougald is / was a long term climate campaigner - working... more

Richard Wain decided to become a mathematician instead of a rock 'n roll star. He made this decision on a... more

“Once you start looking under the lid of climate change, it's hard to deny what you've seen”. Dan Burgess discovered... more

Casper ter Kuile went into divinity school as a gay atheist, and emerged with a rich spiritual life that is... more

Marcus Link, co-founder of New Foundation Farms and the Holos Project, speaks with Ben about his personal journey towards self-discovery... more

Danny didn’t fit in as a child. Nowadays he might be considered neurodivergent, but his parents never tried to change... more

For community architect Claire Perry-Louise, the often overused and somewhat clichéd word “community” means connecting people through shared experiences, shared... more

Carol is a visionary and guiding light, seeding, teaching (although she'd challenge the idea!), pointing to genuinely regenerative thinking in... more

We believe that small is mighty, small is power. Our money, support and energy goes to David over Goliath every... more

This podcast is a home for the creative pioneer, the friendly problem child. Like Dashal Beevers. Dash left school at... more

Episode descriptionWho doesn’t want a little peace and calm?In this episode of Peripheral Thinking, I speak to Martin Alyward. Martin... more

This week on Peripheral Thinking, I speak to George Thompson, film maker, teacher and wise Daoist explorer.Daoism was born in... more

Marcus is an entrepreneur, researcher and writer, Chief Operating Officer of New Foundation Farms, a UK agri-food enterprise on a... more

The decisions we make today are based on the world we think we’ll have tomorrow. But the world is changing... more

I enjoyed this conversation. Professor Sam North is a teacher and writer. In his words, he’s “developing a cross-disciplinary bite... more

What wisdom can Buddhism provide in today’s world? That’s the subject of Buddhist Economics, by UC Berkeley Professor of Economics,... more