The Wisdom & Action Podcast
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The Wisdom & Action Podcast
How can we get ourselves out of the mess that we’re in and leave a world we want to gift our children and future generations? Join Small Giants Academy co-founder, Berry Liberman, as she speaks with brilliant people around the world who are exploring meaningful interventions for a hopeful future on...
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Mindfulness in the digital age with Thupten Jinpa
In this episode Berry sits down with Thupten Jinpa, longtime translator and companion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, for a conversation about compass...
Matt Kuperholz on the ethics of AI
In this episode, Berry sits down with Matt Kuperholz —a seasoned computer scientist, business advisor, and creative mind with over 30 years’ experienc...
Sam Lee on songkeeping and the sacred
In this episode of the Wisdom and Action podcast, Berry sits down with Sam Lee, the acclaimed British folk singer, song collector, and environmental a...
The Red School on reclaiming cycles
In this episode, Berry welcomes Sjane and Alexandra—co-founders of Red School and pioneers in menstruality education—for a conversation that invites u...
Kaj Löfgren on fostering community
Kaj Löfgren has spent his life building movements, nurturing communities, and turning bold ideas into reality. Kaj is a social innovator, systems thin...
Indy Johar on entangled wisdom
What happens when you sit down with someone who’s spent their life not just designing buildings, but reimagining the very systems that shape our world...
Sandrine Dixson-Declève on change for good
What happens when you sit down with someone who’s spent their life building bridges—across continents, industries, and even generations? In this episo...
Ariel Burger is a Witness
How do we create the world we want to see? On this episode of Wisdom & Action, Ariel Burger shares his journey from a curious teenager to a mentee of...
Jenny Gray is a compassionate conservationist
Jenny Gray is the Chief Executive Officer to Zoos Victoria and a global champion for conservation efforts. In her time at Zoos Victoria, she has spear...
Alexander Beiner is changing culture
In this episode of Wisdom in Action, I speak with Alexander Beiner, cultural thinker and author of The Bigger Picture, about the urgent need for new f...
Katrine Kielos is redefining economics
Katrine Kielos (previously Katrine Marçal) is the bestselling author of Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner? In this episode Katrine unpacks feminist econo...
Doug Abrams on true wisdom
My friend Doug Abrams is a multiple New York Times-bestselling author as well as an editor, literary agent, film producer, and life adventurer. Doug s...
Rachel Lowry on nature conservation
Rachel Lowry is the CEO of Bush Heritage Australia and a dear friend. In this episode we dive into Australia's ecological challenges, conservation str...
Roman Krznaric: how history informs the future
Roman Krznaric is a phenomenal thinker, writer, social philosopher with a PhD in political science who has written books I cherish, such as The Good A...
Christiana Figueres on power and agency
Christiana Figueres is one of my heroes. A globally recognised leader in climate change advocacy and diplomacy, Christiana is an author and speaker wh...
Seth Godin on the stories we tell ourselves
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Seth Godin—author, entrepreneur, marketing guru, and teacher. We delve into the power of tribes and sto...
Conversation Series with Helena Norberg-Hodge (encore)
Today we’re sharing a wonderful archival conversation with Helena Norberg-Hodge. Helena is a linguist, author and filmmaker, and the founder and direc...
Unlocking Enough with Stephen Jenkinson (encore)
Today’s episode is with Canadian culture activist, Stephen Jenkinson. Stephen has worked extensively with people who are dying and their families, fro...
Joan Scheckel Works With Feeling (encore)
We’re so excited to share this past conversation with master storyteller, Joan Scheckel. Joan has a preternatural gift for story structure, emotional...
Esther Perel: couples therapist, rule breaker (encore)
Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversatio...
Krista Tippett on being people of action (encore)
Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversatio...
Pádraig Ó Tuama on the different shapes of language (encore)
Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversatio...
Jacqueline Novogratz on how we use the tools of capitalism
In this episode we have Jacqueline Novogratz , entrepreneur, author and trailblazer who is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture c...
Rasmus Nørgaard on building a sustainable future
In today's episode, Rasmus Nørgaard shares his unique perspective on the connection between property development and systems thinking. You might wonde...
Riane Eisler on how we evolve the economy
Join me in this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Riane Eisler, a distinguished social systems scientist and cultural historian. Riane’s personal jour...
Rune Rasmussen on the power of mythology
In this episode, I speak with historian of religion Rune Rasmussen and we delve into the fascinating realm of Nordic animism and shamanism. We discuss...
Janine Benyus on nature’s designs
Join me as we dive into the transformative world of biomimicry with renowned biologist and author, Janine Benyus. Drawing inspiration from nature's 3....
Arielle Gamble on climate justice and finding joy
Join us for this thought-provoking episode with Arielle Gamble, CEO of Groundswell, where she reflects on her transformative journey from art and huma...
Isabella Tree on transformation and rewilding
Join me as we delve into a transformative conversation with Isabella Tree, renowned author and rewilding innovator. Isabella shares her profound journ...
Anna Funder on erasure and the patriarchy
We’re back with another amazing episode! Our guest this week is Anna Funder, an incredible Australian writer whose books Stasiland and All That I Am a...
Nora Bateson on systems thinking and the meadow crisis
We are so thrilled to introduce you to the legendary Nora Bateson! Nora is a celebrated filmmaker, writer, and president of the International Bateson...
Ben Goldsmith on grief and the miracle of nature
Welcome to the first episode of the Wisdom and Action podcast, brought to you by the Small Giants Academy. Join host Berry Liberman as she chats with...
Welcome to the Wisdom & Action Podcast
We’ve been brewing something special here at The Small Giants Academy and can’t wait to show you. The Wisdom and Action Podcast… coming soon.
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Joan Scheckel Works With Feeling
Legendary Hollywood screenwriting teacher Joan Scheckel shares her insights about the true value of meaningful storytelling. Joan has refined a creati...
Unlocking Enough #3 with Stephen Jenkinson
This week’s conversation is between Berry and Canadian culture activist Stephen Jenkinson. His work is really hard to classify. You may have read his...
Where Are We Headed? with Nate Hagens #2: Energy
This is episode 2 of our mini-series with Nate Hagens, where he and Berry explore the role of energy in our lives and in our economies, and how our sh...
Unlocking Enough #2 with Gabor Mate
Gabor Mate is a Hungarian-Canadian physician who specialises in addiction and childhood development.His most recent book, a must read, is The Myth of...
Where Are We Headed? with Nate Hagens #1: Human Behaviour
Introducing our new mini-series with Dumbo Feather favourite, Nate Hagens! You may remember our conversation with Nate from a couple of episodes back,...
Unlocking Enough #1 with Dr. Julia Kim
Dr Julia Kim is the Program Director of the Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan. Long time readers and listeners of Dumbo Feather will be famili...
Celebrating aliveness with Esther Perel
It's the brilliant, joyful and wise Esther Perel!Esther is the foremost expert on human relationships and sexuality right now on the planet, and autho...