The Future Is Beautiful with Amisha Ghadiali

Acceptance and evolution in the face of global meltdown How can we adapt to the inevitability of climate-induced societal collapse? In this episode Amisha meets academic Jem Bendell, author of a 2018 paper introducing the concept of Deep Adaptation. JJem offers three questions for humanity at this time: what do we most value, what must we let go of and what must we restore that has been lost? Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Healing Wisdom of the Americas How can plant medicines help humanity to heal? In this episode Amisha meets Canadian Ceremonial leader & Wisdom Keeper Erika Gagnon.  Together Erika and Amisha speak about how to honour the sacred medicines appropriately and the dangers and deceptions that abound in the world of plant medicine. Erika speaks about working with tobacco as a medicine for ritual and healing. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Raising the floor of humanity through cultural activism and hard capitalism In this episode Amisha sits down with technologist, policy analyst, futurist and global resilience expert Vinay Gupta. Vinay's life’s work is to ensure the long-term survival of humanity by finding solutions to our biggest problems. Together he and Amisha speak about some of the most complex and urgent challenges humanity faces today. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Eradicating Ecocide by an Earth Lawyer How do we create a legal duty of care for the Earth? In this episode Amisha meets with author, barrister and ecocide law expert Polly Higgins. Polly describes how she arrived to a critical choice point in her life where she came to the realisation that the Earth was in need of a good lawyer, and she knew someone for the job… We hear what it takes to bring in new international law. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Reconnecting with nature in these urgent times What is the role for psychedelics in transforming our world for the better? In this episode Amisha sits down with Stephen Reid, founder of The Psychedelic Society. Together they discuss the transformative potential of psychedelic substances and the emergent Extinction Rebellion movement. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Politics is Broken. It's time for the Alternative. How can we create together a political system that supports human and planetary flourishing right in the face of our possible extinction? In this episode Amisha meets Indra Adnan, psychotherapist and co-initiator of The Alternative UK. Indra is committed to exploring politics ‘with a small p’ - the world of sociopolitical culture and action outside the bubble of party politics. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Freedom from the shackles of education How can we revolutionise learning and education to serve humans and non-humans better? In this episode Amisha sits down with Manish Jain - founder of the Unschooling movement in India. We hear the story of his unschooling - from Wall Street via Harvard to the feet of his illiterate Grandmother in India - and of the revolutionary learning spaces he now champions. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

The Four Freedoms How can we find freedom of expression in all our areas of our lives? In this episode Amisha meets futurist, consultant and coach Adah Parris. Adah is a passionately curious polymath and unapologetically herself, sharing her own vulnerabilities and victories to help others. Adah speaks about taking responsibility for our personal brand and finding friends at fire-walking workshops. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

How soon is now? A call to action How can we collectively act now to dramatically shift our course to a better planetary future? In this episode Amisha meets bestselling author and speaker Daniel Pinchbeck. His most recent book looks at ecological crisis as a rite of passage for humanity. Daniel speaks about the disruptive breaks and shifts in consciousness required to address our global crises and how we go about making them. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

The stories we tell in order to survive How do our stories shape us and how do we shape them? In this episode Amisha meets author, journalist and teacher Tyler Wetherall. By the age of nine Tyler had lived in five different countries under a fake identity. Her recent memoir shares the remarkable story of her childhood. Together she and Amisha explore our understanding of truth, lies, secrets and story. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Sustainable superabundance or a new dark age for humanity? What must we understand today to make good choices about the technologies of tomorrow? In this episode Amisha sits down with futurist & technologist David Wood who reveals that by 2050 we may have tools to reverse physical ageing and connect our brains to the internet. Such rapid advancements present critical moral choices to make today. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

Breaking the cycle of poverty, ignorance, and homelessness How can one person make a difference to overwhelming poverty and suffering? In this episode Amisha sits down with Prabhavati Dwabha, who provides a loving home, education and nourishment to hundreds of children rescued from the most harrowing circumstances. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

One giant leap for permission to feel Where does true creative inspiration come from and how do we invite it in? In this episode Amisha sits down with musician & mischief-maker Jamie Catto. Together they discuss the roots of suffering, the influence of the patriarchy and how YouTube videos can ward off a panic attack. Jamie speaks about the treasure to be found in darkness, his relationship to creative genius and the muse. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

What can wonder bring to our lives and how do we create it? Amisha meets ritual designer and creative facilitator Tiu de Haan to dig into the world of wonder- what it is, where it comes from and how to make room for it in our lives. “Wonder is the ability to see the sparkle around things that appear to be dense and solid and normal.” ~ Tiu de Haan Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co

A new earth beyond our personal and planetary borders. What is true human sovereignty and how can we reclaim it? In this episode Amisha shares a moment with former rock musician and activist Sacha Stone. He speaks about his personal journey from war child to peace activist, the entropic and harmful nature of the dominant systems of our civilisation and the alternatives that are emerging through his work and that of others. Links from this episode and more at www.thefutureisbeautiful.co