On Listening, Loving and Belonging

In this episode of The Forest Floor Podcast, host Simon Wong takes a walk with Sarah Patterson at Bushrangers Bay, Cape Schanck. Sarah, a strategic designer and founder of The Good Cartel Collective, shares insights on collaboration, connection and the power of love in driving societal change. As they traverse the coastlines and heathy woodland ecosystems, they explore the importance of non-extractive interactions with nature, reflect on the significance of community and discuss how nature can teach us about learning, unlearning and coexisting harmoniously. The episode delves into the need for collective imagination, the re-evaluation of regulatory frameworks, and the potential of innovative collaboration inspired by unexpected contexts, such as cartels.

Host: Simon Wong

Episode Length: 32:32

00:32 Meet Sarah Patterson

01:19 A Walk on the Coastline with Sarah

02:37 The Importance of Love and Connection

07:14 Learning and Unlearning from Nature

09:30 Reflections on Community

18:20 The Great Myth of Alignment

28:33 Insights from Cartels: Power and Innovation

29:56 Conclusion and Gratitude