Grounding in Groundless Times
A podcast conversation with Manda Scott
I recently had the pleasure of returning to the Accidental Gods podcast with the wonderful
for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most vital topics of our time: how we cultivate genuine stability, connection and presence in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.We explored:
What it means to find our ground, not just physically, but psycho-emotionally and existentially
Insights from the Alef Trust Calmer Farmer project and the real-world impact it’s having on landworkers’ wellbeing
The shift from goal-driven to process-oriented living, especially in the regenerative farming space
The role of co-regulation (questioning the existence of self-regulation) in building resilience
The power of relational practices like What’s Here Now? for reconnecting with our authenticity, building trust, and as David Whyte puts it, increasing our capacity for “robust vulnerability”
We’re living in systems that are changing fast, and many of the traditional markers of “safety” are dissolving. This conversation is about how we meet that in ourselves, in our communities, and in our work.
If you’re interested in nervous system-informed leadership, regenerative models of change, or embodiment as a core competency for this era, please give it a listen.
🎧 Episode here: https://accidentalgods.life/still-in-the-eye-of-the-storm-finding-calm-and-stable-roots-with-dan-mctiernan-of-being-earthbound/
Let me know what resonates, and feel free to share it with anyone who might need support grounding in these wild times.