The Regenerative Design Podcast™

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  EP48: Nadia Riley - The Animal Architect Redesigning Human Space 09.09.2026 1h 3min

  "If the zoos would be unpaid, we could use them as actually wellness centers, as regenerative centers, as psychological centers. We could do sports, we could do picnics, we could do community stuff and still enjoy the animals and connect to the animals as to an animal and not a commodity which I paid for." There is a field of design science called neuroarchitecture, and it has been quietly documenting something most of us half-know but have never been able to name: that the spaces we live and work in are not neutral. Our brains — operating on wiring that predates cities, screens, and open-plan offices by tens of thousands of years — are constantly reading every built environment we enter for signals of safety, threat, and belonging. The design choices we make, often for reasons of trend or cost or aesthetic fashion, are landing in an ancient nervous system that was not consulted when those choices were made. The results are measurable, and often uncomfortable. Nadia Riley came to this field from an unexpected angle. She is an animal architect — perhaps the only practicing architect in the world whose entire professional focus is the design of environments for non-human animals. She trained in architecture, redirected her degree towards the design of veterinary facilities and quarantine centers for wildlife, built a practice that took her from rhino sanctuaries in South Africa to animal facilities across the Emirates and beyond, and then, after a genuine professional and personal crisis that she describes with candour and precision, rebuilt that practice on a deeper foundation. The field of neuroarchitecture, which had been developed in the context of human spaces, gave her new tools to ask more rigorous questions about what animal habitats actually require — not just in terms of welfare regulations and square metres, but in terms of the sensory and biological needs of the animals themselves. What emerges in this conversation is a way of thinking about designed space that cuts across the animal-human boundary. The same principles that explain why high-gloss bathroom tiles increase stress and why open-plan offices undermine productivity also explain why so many zoo habitats fail the animals inside them. And the same corrective — designing from the inside out, from the lived experience of the being who will inhabit the space, rather than from aesthetic trend or institutional convenience — applies equally to a gorilla enclosure and a human home. Learn more and connect: 1. Animal Space Design (Nadia Riley's practice, portfolio, and free downloadable articles) — https://www.animalspacedesign.com 2. Free resources and PDFs on animal architecture tools and methods — available at the free downloadables section of https://www.animalspacedesign.com 3. Connect with Nadia Riley on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazkoba-nadia-riley-architecture-animals/ Take your understanding of regenerative design further with these resources: Discover more about regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects: https://www.paulownia-la.com Dive into the 12 Universal Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams
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  RDP 47: Pablo Luna - He Spends 9 Months on a Site Before Drawing a Single Line 01.09.2026 59min

  Pablo Luna is a Bali-based architect building in six countries simultaneously — and he refuses to draw a single line until he has spent between three and nine months studying the land. Founder of Pablo Luna Studio, Pablo works with bamboo and natural materials across Bali, Bhutan, Portugal, Mexico, and Uganda, designing wellness retreats, learning centres, and private residences that emerge from the ecology and culture of each place rather than being imposed on it. What separates his practice from conventional architecture is a rigorous pre-design phase he calls territorial studies — a systematic mapping of sun paths, wind corridors, tree canopies, animal habitats, ancestral land meanings, local material traditions, and community knowledge. Only once that investigation is complete does translation into design begin. In this conversation, Pablo walks through his full process — from land reading to material sourcing, from managing six projects across six cultures simultaneously to the discipline of stopping work at 5pm every day. Learn more and connect: 1. Pablo Luna Studio website: https://www.pablolunastudio.com 2. Pablo Luna Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablolunastudio 3. Email Pablo's team: [email protected] Resources mentioned: 1. Pablo Luna Studio — https://www.pablolunastudio.com 2. Green School Bali (John and Cynthia Hardy) — https://www.greenschool.org 3. Bambu Indah Hotel, Bali — https://www.bambuindah.com 4. 12 Universal Laws of Nature by Matthieu Mehuys — https://www.12lawsofnature.com Take the next step in regenerative design with these resources: Discover more about regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects: https://www.paulownia-la.com Dive into the 12 Universal Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams
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  EP46 - Judith Horvath 09.07.2026 1h 2min

  "The same piece of land that used to support three generations, three generations ago, can now only support one generation." Most people entering regenerative agriculture do so not from farming families, but from boardrooms — bankers, lawyers, construction company owners, people whose families got sick and started asking harder questions about what they were eating. Judith Horvath is one of them. A biologist by training, she spent 25 years in corporate scientific research publishing before the pandemic made a decision for her: looking out over her sheep from a makeshift dining room office, she knew she wasn't going back. That clarity is now the foundation of her consultancy, Regenerative Ag Design, and the lens through which she reads a farming system in genuine crisis — one where multi-generational families are financially trapped by shrinking margins and depleting soil, and where the younger generation leaving the land is often the rational choice rather than a failure of values. Judith Horvath is the founder of Regenerative Ag Design, an agroecology consultancy based in Ohio, and the owner-operator of Fairhill Farm. A trained biologist with permaculture design certification and over a decade of hands-on farming experience, she works across three client segments: new farmers who need a Sherpa, affluent landowners developing regenerative passion projects or homesteads, and large-scale agrihood developments. She is a part-owner and agricultural designer of the Hickory Run agrihood project in Northeast Ohio, host of the Fairhill Farmstead Life podcast, and has a forthcoming book on natural and low-cost parasite control for livestock. Learn more and connect: 1. Regenerative Ag Design, Judith's consultancy — https://regenerativeagdesign.com 2. Fairhill Farm — https://fairhillfarm.com 3. Fairhill Farmstead Life, Judith's own podcast — search for it on your podcast app of choice 4. Hickory Run Agrihood, the eight-enterprise regenerative community Judith is designing in Northeast Ohio — currently in development 5. Judith Horvath on LinkedIn — search "Judith Horvath" Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects: https://www.paulownia-la.com Dive into the 12 Universal Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams
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  EP45: Longevity Won't Save You. The Soil Might | Amy McDonald 24.06.2026 1h

  "We can't live longer and better without the planet being healthy." The longevity industry has spent a decade and a fortune chasing biohacks, diagnostics and supplements. Amy McDonald has watched all of it from inside the wellness world — and her argument is not that longevity is wrong, but that it has been looking in the wrong direction. The real answer, she suggests, was always in the soil. McDonald is the founder of Under a Tree, a regenerative wellness consultancy now in its twenty-first year, and her story is the throughline. A permaculture garden on the Baja coast in the early 1990s that moved guests to tears. A formative stretch at Miraval, where mindfulness — not architecture — built the brand. And a cautionary chapter at El Monte Sagrado in Taos: one of the most visionary sustainable properties ever built, lost not for lack of money or vision but for lack of market research and a working airport. From that heartbreak came the principle she now lives by — build the business model before you build the building. It's a conversation about doing good and doing well at the same time. McDonald is refreshingly clear that regenerative places have to be profitable, that sustainability alone is no longer enough, and that the market is finally arcing back toward land connection and agritourism. She and Matthieu also find the place where their work overlaps: both begin not with a drawing but by observing the land itself and asking what it most wants to become. Learn more & connect: Amy McDonald — Under a Tree (regenerative wellness consulting): https://www.underatree.com Email: [email protected] Resources mentioned: Under a Tree — Amy McDonald's regenerative wellness consultancy — https://www.underatree.com Miraval (Life in Balance) — the mindfulness-led wellness resort that shaped her methodology El Monte Sagrado, Taos — the visionary sustainable property whose collapse taught the business-model-first lesson Regenesis — the regenerative development group (Pamela and Robert Mang) behind El Monte Sagrado Rancho La Puerta, Tecate — the long-running wellness ranch she came to see as a kindred model Discover more about regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects: https://www.paulownia-la.com Dive into the 12 Universal Laws of Nature: https://www.12lawsofnature.com Build the garden of your dreams: https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com Book a free 30-minute session with Matthieu: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams
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  EP44: Allan Savory – Why We're Solving The Wrong Problems 03.06.2026 1h 6min

  "Most people are good. I really believe that. Most people are doing their best. Then you have to ask yourself, not just in agriculture, but in every field, well, if so many people mean well, why is so much going wrong?" Many of the world's biggest environmental, social, and economic problems may not be caused by bad people or a lack of scientific knowledge. They may stem from the way large institutions make decisions. This episode explores the difference between treating symptoms and addressing root causes, challenging conventional thinking around science, governance, biodiversity loss, agriculture, and civilization itself. Rather than focusing on isolated solutions, the discussion centers on understanding the systems that shape human behavior and ecological outcomes. Allan Savory argues that many environmental and social crises stem from the way institutions develop policy rather than from a lack of knowledge or good intentions. Drawing on experiences as an ecologist, farmer, parliamentarian, and founder of holistic management, he discusses scientific dogma, biodiversity loss, the limitations of modern political systems, and the ideas behind his new memoir, UnSavory. Allan challenges listeners to think beyond regenerative agriculture alone and consider how decision-making structures influence the future of civilization itself. Allan is a Zimbabwean ecologist, farmer, former parliamentarian, and founder of holistic management. Trained in zoology and botany, he spent decades studying wildlife, grassland ecosystems, and desertification, leading to groundbreaking work in regenerative land management. After serving as a Member of Parliament and opposition leader during Zimbabwe's civil war, he was exiled in 1979 and continued developing his ideas internationally. Allan later co-founded both the Africa Centre for Holistic Management and the Savory Institute. His TED Talk on holistic grazing has been viewed more than 9 million times, and his 2026 memoir, UnSavory: African Stories of Wildlife, War, and the Birth of Holistic Management, explores the experiences that shaped his life's work. Learn more & connect: Allan Savory TED Talk: How to Fight Desertification and Reverse Climate Change [https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_fight_desertification_and_reverse_climate_change] Savory Institute [https://savory.global/] UnSavory: African Stories of Wildlife, War, and the Birth of Holistic Management [https://savory.shop/en-gb/products/unsavory-memoir] Africa Centre for Holistic Management [https://www.achmonline.org/] Allan Savory Uncensored Blog [https://savory.global/welcome-to-my-new-blog/] Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet [https://www.12lawsofnature.com/]. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass [https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/]. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results [https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams].
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  EP43: Eli Moraru - Rebuilding Food Access From The Ground Up 13.05.2026 41min

  "Let's stop doing the research and let's actually execute on it and build something." Food systems fail when they deliver calories without dignity, convenience, or nutrition. Real access means healthy food that fits people's daily lives, budgets, culture, and time constraints. When communities lack nearby fresh options, preventable disease rises while local farmers struggle. Regenerative solutions work best when health care, agriculture, retail, and community trust are designed to support one another instead of operating in silos. Eli Moraru explains how those failures became the foundation for a new model in Philadelphia. After seeing families offered raw food boxes that were hard to use, he began building a neighborhood grocer where SNAP users can access healthy ingredients and legally exchange them for hot ready meals. Eli shares how financing barriers, policy gaps, and outdated assumptions were overcome by combining workforce training, health partnerships, and direct purchasing from regenerative farms. Eli is the Co-Founder and President of The Community Grocer, a nonprofit building neighborhood-based food systems that connect regenerative farmers, healthcare, and local access. An award-winning social entrepreneur focused on food justice and community-led change, Eli was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and received the Penn President's Sustainability Prize for his work redesigning how healthy food reaches underserved communities. https://www.thecommunitygrocer.org/ Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP42: Robb Wolf – Cows Can Heal The Planet 30.04.2026 1h 6min

  "The industrial food system is really good at producing calories… it's not great at producing nutritious food" Regenerative agriculture challenges the dominant narrative around food, climate, and land use by reframing farming as an ecological system rather than an industrial process. Instead of removing animals, this approach integrates them intentionally to rebuild soil, enhance biodiversity, and restore degraded landscapes. The conversation emphasizes that many environmental problems attributed to livestock are actually the result of poor management practices. Real solutions are context-specific, requiring local adaptation, ecological literacy, and a systems-thinking mindset that prioritizes long-term resilience over short-term efficiency. Robb Wolf shares how his journey from biochemistry into health and nutrition led him to question mainstream dietary and environmental assumptions. He explains that well-managed grazing systems can rehabilitate land and produce nutrient-dense food while highlighting the industrial food system's strength in calories—but weakness in nutrition and ecological health. He also underscores the importance of adaptability in both individuals and systems. Robb is a former research biochemist, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-author of Sacred Cow. He is widely known for his work in evolutionary nutrition and for advocating regenerative agriculture as a solution to both human and planetary health challenges. Learn more & connect: Sacred Cow by Robb Wolf & Diana Rodgers [https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Cow-Better-Well-Raised-Planet/dp/1953295797] Revolutionary solutions to modern life: https://robbwolf.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robb-wolf-008b996a/ Also in this episode: Alan Savory TED Talk [https://youtu.be/vpTHi7O66pI?si=Efy046kLjnk206Fc] Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP41: Melissa Baer - ⁠The Future of Regenerative Food Brands 29.04.2026 1h 15min

  "And so the whole global food system is just set up to not see the good guys and not allow consumers to see the good guys." Regenerative design thrives at the intersection of ecology and economics. It's not just about restoring soil or ecosystems—it's about creating systems that are financially viable, scalable, and rooted in long-term thinking. True regeneration requires aligning values with business models, ensuring that environmental restoration is supported by strong branding, communication, and market positioning. Melissa Baer shares how her journey from farming to entrepreneurship led her to focus on closing the gap between regenerative projects and the modern tools needed to grow them. She highlights the importance of storytelling, marketing, and technology in helping regenerative initiatives reach wider audiences and secure sustainable funding, emphasizing that many projects struggle not from lack of vision, but from lack of infrastructure. Melissa is the CEO of Backstory with 20 years of experience across food and tech. She was one of the first to sell organic meat online in Canada and now provides software development services to leading agriculture brands in New Zealand, advising top food and fiber companies on growth and innovation. https://www.backstorytech.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabaer Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP40: Bill Reed - Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Shift 25.03.2026 58min

  "We do not try to solve problems. Nature always works with potential." Regeneration begins when we stop trying to fix isolated problems and instead learn to work with whole systems. Rather than focusing on outputs, metrics, or checklists, this approach asks a deeper question: what is the role of this project within the larger system of life? True regenerative work moves beyond sustainability by shifting attention from reducing harm to activating potential—aligning human activity with the inherent intelligence of nature. It requires embracing complexity, working with paradox, and recognizing that transformation happens through relationships, not control. Bill Reed explains how regenerative design integrates ecological, social, and economic systems into a unified whole. He shares how frameworks like the "law of three" help resolve conflict by moving beyond compromise into harmonization. Reed emphasizes that meaningful change comes not from convincing others, but from cultivating curiosity, aligning purpose, and building a shared field of care. Bill is a regenerative practitioner, architect, and systems thinker who helps define how modern design engages with living systems. As a principal at Regenesis, he's spent decades advancing Regenerative Development, an approach that integrates ecological, social, and human systems into a unified, living process. His work focuses on elevating the role of design beyond efficiency and sustainability, toward creating conditions that enhance the vitality and potential of entire communities and ecosystems. A co-founder of the LEED Green Building Rating System and founding board member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Bill has been at the forefront of the green building movement since its inception. He is also co-author of The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building, a foundational text that reshaped how practitioners approach sustainability through whole-systems thinking. Bill has consulted on hundreds of projects worldwide, from individual buildings to large-scale urban master plans, and is a sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer, with engagements at institutions including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more & connect: Regenesis Institute: https://www.regenerat.es/ [https://www.regenerat.es/https://www.regenerat.es/] https://regenesisgroup.com/ [https://regenesisgroup.com/https://regenesisgroup.com/] Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP39: Ankit Todi - The Business Case for Climate Action in Manufacturing, Energy, and Agriculture 27.01.2026 36min

  "Changes can't happen standalone by one company, it will require participation from peers, from supply chain partners, from government policy." The world is beginning the conversation of moving towards a greener future. What part do major businesses play in these next steps? A renewable future cannot be created by one person; change takes place with the participation of many, whether that be lawyers and finance companies funding future projects, or the electrification of transportation vehicles becoming more widespread, it takes major conversations over the course of months or years to see these plans come into action. Ankit Todi of the Mahindra Group, shares his passions and exciting plans; this conversation walks through the major strides toward the future of green and renewable energy. Where action has already been taken and change already made, and what eliminating existing and future major emissions could mean not only for the Mahindra Group and other large scale businesses, but for the environment and our planet. Born in Dibrugarh, India- a city known for its tea gardens and rich green space, Ankit grew to love the nature surrounding him. With his background in engineering, leading him into management consulting, Ankit eventually ended up with the opportunity to implement his passion with professionalism, carrying through into his position as Chief Sustainability Officer, offering him the opportunity to create a major impact in the sustainability movement within the Mahindra Group and eventually implementing the Planet Positive strategy. https://www.mahindra.com/ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-todi-bb891a25/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-todi-bb891a25/ Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP38: Norie Huddle - The Butterfly Effect 31.12.2025 1h 28min

  "We won actually the first lawsuit, successful lawsuit in Ecuador and in the world defending the rights of nature." Regeneration begins when humanity stops positioning itself above nature and instead recognizes itself as part of a living system. True regenerative design restores balance by aligning law, economics, and human values with the intelligence of the natural world. When nature is granted agency, ecosystems are no longer resources to be managed, but partners to be respected. Norie Huddle, author, lifelong activist, and pioneer of the global Rights of Nature movement, shares how rivers, forests, and land can hold legal standing—and how indigenous wisdom informed one of the world's first successful court cases defending the rights of nature. The conversation weaves together regeneration, law, and activism, framing humanity's current moment as a necessary transformation rather than collapse. The butterfly metaphor becomes a lens for understanding how small, aligned groups can catalyze systemic change. Norie has worked in environmental and peace movements since the 1960s and played a central role in the landmark Ecuadorian court case that legally recognized a river as a rights-bearing entity. Her work bridges spirituality, legal innovation, and regenerative systems thinking, offering a long-view perspective on how humanity can realign with the living world. Learn more & connect: Website: https://noriehuddle.earth/ Book: Butterfly [https://a.co/d/evvmCId] https://a.co/d/evvmCId Book: How to Live a Life You Love Organization: Pachamama Alliance [https://pachamama.org/] TEDx Talk: Search Nori Huddle TEDx – The Best Game on Earth Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP37: Leo Rivera - The Next Generation Perspective On Regenerative Design & The Future Of The Planet 19.11.2025 51min

  "Today people are driven away from farming, gardening, and moving towards technology side, which is pretty much decreasing our earth." A healthier future starts with choosing better inputs—better soil, better materials, and better habits. The episode explores how real regeneration comes from everyday decisions: rejecting cheap chemicals, composting what we consume, understanding where pollutants travel, and recognizing that the Earth is something we borrow, not something we own. It highlights the idea that restoring land begins with restoring our relationship to it, and practical steps like composting, planting, and avoiding glyphosates can dramatically improve soil, water, and long-term health. Leo Rivera shares how his generation views the planet and why the smallest actions matter most. Leo explains how harmful chemicals move through soil into waterways, why composting is one of the simplest regenerative tools we have, and how grounding, gardening, and time in nature help counter a world increasingly dominated by screens. He brings clarity to how better choices ripple outward into healthier ecosystems. Leo is a 10-year-old creator with a passion for gardening, soil health, regenerative thinking, and digital awareness. His curiosity, early environmental understanding, and desire to help others learn make him a powerful representative of the generation inheriting the planet. Learn more & connect: You can reach Leo at [email protected] https://buybacktimeformula.com/ [https://buybacktimeformula.com/transformation] Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP36: Shannon Coulter - Conscious Technology: Tools for a Regenerative Future 05.11.2025 54min

  "Phones are designed like slot machines… It's called variable rewards… and that's the same exact way the scroll works on our phone… our brains become obsessed with the next dopamine hit." Modern life trains the brain for instant rewards and endless scroll, eroding patience, attention, and real-world engagement. Replacing frictionless feeds with natural stopping cues—journaling on waking, moving the phone out of sight, stepping outside—rewires neural pathways toward delayed gratification, focus, and grounded wellbeing. Nature isn't a luxury; it's the antidote to stimulus overload and a gateway to more resilient habits. Shannon Coulter explains how our devices hijack dopamine through variable rewards and infinite scroll, keeping us chasing the next hit. Her antidote is simple and practical: small daily rituals that re-anchor attention in the real world. She calls it the "Swiss Army phone" approach—use one tool, close it, and move on. Shannon's ideas invite parents to create a culture of curiosity and play, teaching kids that joy doesn't come from pixels but from dirt, laughter, and connection. Shannon is a published author and creator of Planet FASSA—an ecosystem of stories, points-based offline activities, and parent tools that gamify real-world play. Her classes unpack dopamine science and practical steps families can use today. Learn more & connect: Find the following plus many more resources at Shannon's website, https://sscoulter.com/. * The Fassa Tails Children Book series by Author S.S. Coulter * God's Dad Jokes: Hilarious Dad Jokes and Family-Friendly Bible Puns – Perfect Gift for Dads, Friends, and Church Family https://a.co/d/dCoqxc5 Also in this episode: * Baby Einstein * Nailed It! Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP35: Armando & Anita Ortega - The Future Of Regenerative Living 01.10.2025 49min

  "You don't require perfection to make a difference in the world. You just require passion." Sustainability begins with the self, extends to relationships, and finally scales into business. When we approach design from this layered perspective, every choice becomes an opportunity to align with nature. Homes and communities are not just shelters—they can be built as living systems that protect health, conserve resources, and serve as legacies for generations to come. Armando and Anita Ortega share their vision of Zero Energy Developments, a company committed to creating net zero, healthy smart communities. From filtered water and regenerative gardens to resilient energy systems, their work challenges the status quo of housing. They explain how shifting focus from profit to purpose opens the door to innovation that heals both people and the planet. Armando and Anita have worked together for over three decades across ministry, business, and family life. Now, as co-founders of Zero Energy Developments, they are channeling their shared values into building America's first net zero communities. Zero Energy Developments: www.zendevhomes.com [https://zendevhomes.com/] Emails: [email protected] | [email protected] Green Box Homes: https://www.greenboxus.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SEGADORESDEVIDA Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP34: Peter Michel - Follow the Signs: How to Build a 1000 Year Legacy 19.09.2025 1h 25min

  "It's very important that you be not only the change that you want to see in the world, but also finance that change that you want to see in the world." Regenerative design requires more than short-term fixes—it calls for long visions that outlast any single generation. At the core of this episode is the principle that farming is not ownership but stewardship, where land, biodiversity, and community are passed forward in healthier, richer conditions. Peter Michel Heilmann shares his global journey through Africa, Europe, and beyond, where he witnessed both the harsh realities of inequality and the resilience of communities close to nature. He shares insights into creating a 1000 year vision for farms and land stewards to develop financing models like Earth Certificates showing how regenerative farming can move beyond debt and bureaucracy. Peter Michel Heilmann is one of the pioneers in sustainability, founder of WholistiQ, a former Managing Partner of Nordic Circular Hotspot, and co-founder of Global Compact Networks in Finland and Greece. He has authored seven books and today dedicates his work to helping farmers and land stewards craft thriving, future-proof farms, estates and communities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmheilmann/ Follow Peter Michel's regenerative journey: https://followthesigns.earth/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmheilmann/] Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects.    [https://www.paulownia-la.com/]https://www.paulownia-la.com/. Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP33: Stéphane Doise - From Soil to Structure - Housing in Harmony with Nature 13.08.2025 1h 10min

  "If we remove the building… nature should be able to take over… instantly and thrive there." Housing is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—responsible for around 40% worldwide—and one of the most wasteful industries, generating 30% of global waste annually. In Canada, outdated zoning, urban sprawl, and material inefficiencies push costs sky-high while making homes less resilient to climate change. Stéphane Doise, founder of CORE (Climate Oriented Real Estate), is tackling these problems head-on. His approach: dismantlable, small-scale multi-unit buildings made from natural, low-toxicity materials; optimized for energy efficiency; and designed to relocate if land becomes unviable. By combining low-tech reliability with high performance, he reduces embodied carbon, operational costs, and waste—while improving community connection and climate resilience. Stéphane Doise is an architect, former firefighter, and urban infrastructure expert who has worked in Munich and Canada. With decades of hands-on experience in both public works and sustainable design, he now leads CORE to rethink housing for a finite world. https://www.core-we-care.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phane-schneider/ Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects [https://www.paulownia-la.com/]. https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP32: Jennifer Dechaine - Heart-Centered Selling, Nature-Focused Building 23.07.2025 59min

  "Creating community is so rewarding and beautiful. And those are the two reasons why I do it." Community transformation begins with the way we build—and sell. From regenerative soil care to designing spaces that nurture human connection, this episode explores how real estate can foster healing environments. The conversation blends principles of sustainability, densification, and wellness in business, asking: what if development meant community regeneration, not just construction? Jennifer Dechaine shares how her childhood on an organic acreage and her two-decade journey in sales shaped a vision of real estate that's as heart-centered as it is profitable. She talks about leading with values, rejecting burnout culture, and embedding education, nature, and multigenerational gardening into new builds. Her heart-forward framework reframes sales as a noble, creative act. Jennifer Dechaine is the founder of Urban Bricks, a regenerative development company focused on community creation through infill densification. She's also the founder of Congruent Projects, where she teaches transformational sales leadership with a focus on wellness, alignment, and soft skills. Learn more & connect: https://www.urbanbrix.ca [https://www.urbanbricks.ca/] https://www.congruentprojects.com [https://www.congruentprojects.com/] Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP31: Sam Sells - Redesigning Poverty Through Real Estate 09.07.2025 54min

  "The only way to help people get out of poverty is to help them make money." The episode unpacks how long-term poverty alleviation must go beyond charity and shift toward systems that generate wealth locally. Using the lens of real estate development, the conversation reveals that when people are empowered with knowledge, infrastructure, and access, they gain both dignity and sustainability. The key lies in designing environments where communities can thrive economically, socially, and ecologically—not as recipients of aid, but as creators of value. Sam Sells shares deep lessons from his years in military global health, working with NGOs and governments in underserved countries. He explains how Impact Growth Capital is rethinking affordable housing by integrating solar-powered infrastructure, on-site education, childcare, and an AI platform to guide residents from $0 to $50K income in two years. He critiques the inefficiencies of top-down aid and lays out how economic incentives can drive transformative regeneration. Sam Sells is the CEO of Impact Growth Capital and the host of The Disruptive Capitalist. A U.S. military veteran, he spent over a decade in global health and now builds purpose-driven communities that uplift the poor while delivering returns for investors. * Website: https://impactgrowthcap.com [https://impactgrowthcap.com/] * Email: [email protected] * LinkedIn: Samuel Sells [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-sells/] * Podcast: The Disruptive Capitalist Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP30: Dolf De Roos - Building Wealth by Healing Land 18.06.2025 1h 1min

  "We're losing the ability to think. Every waking moment is now consuming information… but we're not thinking. We've stopped becoming creative. And my biggest fear for the new generation coming through is that they're not thinkers, they're not innovators." Real estate can be a tool for regeneration—not just profit. In this episode, we explore how land and buildings can be transformed to restore ecosystems, unlock creativity, and generate lasting value. Whether it's converting sheep farms into vineyards or office buildings into AI data centers, this conversation reveals how design and innovation can turn real estate into an engine for ecological and economic resilience. Dolf De Roos shares how he's used real estate to regenerate deserts, spark local economies, and increase property value without heavy spending. From coffee shop installs to methane-powered dairy farms, his examples reveal how vision paired with practicality can create major impact. Dolf De Roos is a world-renowned real estate educator, author of 23 books, and one of the top 20 real estate teachers globally. With a background in electrical engineering, he blends science, finance, and creativity to change how we see land and possibility. Learn more & connect: https://www.dolfderoos.com/homepage-a 101 Ways to Massively Increase the Value of Your Real Estate without Spending Much Money https://a.co/d/bHhmniD Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.
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  EP29: How Thoughtful Design Shapes Community | Paige Byrd 16.04.2025 50min

  "Making sure that we're really blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, you know, and figuring out how to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor programming so it seems really seamless." Creating spaces that truly work means thinking beyond aesthetics. In this episode, we explore how thoughtful design can blend indoor and outdoor environments, support multiple uses, and foster genuine human connection. From health and wellness amenities to vibrant hospitality experiences, it's about designing places that adapt to the way people actually live, work, and gather—today and in the future. Paige Byrd shares her approach to creating multifunctional hospitality spaces by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, integrating nature into built environments, and helping clients phase developments through feasibility studies. She explains how to build "vibes," not just buildings, and why thoughtful planning leads to more resilient and vibrant communities. Her advice? Listen deeply, adapt smartly, and lead with heart. Paige Byrd is the Co-President of Thiel & Thiem, a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm specializing in hospitality, wellness, and community-centric projects. She's a passionate leader who blends business savvy with soulful design. Learn more & connect: https://thielandteam.com/ Explore these valuable resources to further your journey in regenerative design: Discover more about Regenerative design at Paulownia Landscape Architects. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] https://www.paulownia-la.com/. [https://www.paulownia-la.com/] Dive into the Twelve Laws of Nature and unlock the secrets of harmonizing with our planet at https://www.12lawsofnature.com/. Fulfill your garden aspirations with expert guidance from the Garden of Your Dreams masterclass at https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/. Ready to take actionable steps towards your dream garden? Book a complimentary 30-minute training session with Matthieu for immediate results: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams.