The Mindful Isle

Dec 17 2024 44 ep. 29 mins 2
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From innovators and entrepreneurs to humanitarians and changemakers, Tasmania is filled with incredible people. The Mindful Isle is a celebration of slow and considered life on our island home. You'll hear from doers, makers and thinkers from all corners of Tasmania sharing their stories about slow living, sustainability, ethical business and fostering community connection. Hosted by Tasmanian journalist Daisy Baker, the Mindful Isle will provide you with inspiring tips and conversations each week to help you live a more mindful life. Find us on Instagram @themindfulisle

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Sophie Appleby finds joy and solace in creative living

Dec 17 2024 60 mins  
Where do you turn to find joy and solace in tough times? If you ask today's guest, the answer lies in the beauty of mundane everyday life. From the depths of grief and social anxiety, she rebuilt her life, prioritising creative living and meaningful connections to place and people. Sophie Appleby is a writer, creative and self described bowerbird. She's the President of Book Counci

Mat Usher and Brenton Lovering are giving medical waste a new life

Dec 03 2024 36 mins  
There’s lots of us out there conscientiously trying to live more sustainably…taking our produce bags to the supermarket, reusing things, swapping clothes and composting… but there are still corners of our society where waste is almost deemed a given and something that’s out of our hands. Coming from a background in nursing Brenton Lovering had long considered the large amo

Nat Mendham champions radical rest

Nov 26 2024 38 mins  
Last episode we went deep on burnout and what it looks like…this week we’re talking with someone who shares their process recovering from burnout and cultivating a life with intention that's kind to the planet and yourself. Nat Mendham is a multi-discipline purpose driven creative and in this ep she shares why she advocates for, radical rest, the joys of visible mending, her ve

Daisy Grodzki is a walking therapist

Nov 12 2024 26 mins  
Burnout is a term that gets thrown around a lot but what exactly is it and how do you heal your nervous system? Today's guest spends her days sharing the healing effects of nature and physical activity for mental health. Daisy Grodzki, also known as the Walking Therapist, is a mental Health social worker based in the North West of Tasmania. In this conversation, we discuss: The r

Hilary Burden revels in the undersong

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
When you think of the Tasmanian landscape what sounds and smells come to mind? Today's guest has spent many hours walking through the bush, noticing, listening and learning. In this episode, writer and perfume maker Hilary Burden shares a beautiful insight into her relationship with nature. She's led a celebrated career as a journalist and editor working throughout Australia and t

Tamika Bannister champions slow fashion

Oct 15 2024 24 mins  
Even as a child, today's guest had a entrepreneurial mind… making clothes on an old Singer sewing machine and selling them at the Chudleigh store. As the years have passed, her business mindset and interest in fashion have remained. Tamika Bannister has channelled her business mindset and interest in fashion into Spotted Quoll, a slow fashion label that has been creating beautif

Audrey Carter creates art inspired by everyday beauty

Oct 08 2024 23 mins  
Do you ever look around in pure awe at the small yet incredible parts of nature …dew drops in a spiderweb, the intricate veins on leaves, the bright colours and patterns of flowers. Today’s guest spends lots of time observing these moments of everyday beauty and then celebrating them in her artwork. Emerging artist Audrey Carter has already established a distinct style, using v

Lisa Cawthen empowers citizen scientists

Oct 01 2024 29 mins  
From site visits in a saltmarsh and identifying bat calls, to delivering community talks and cultivating an incredible edible garden, today’s guest lives and breathes nature. In today’s episode you’ll hear from Dr Lisa Cawthen, an environmental scientist and community educator. We discuss her science career and how she ended up specialising in bat science, the call for a da

Eva Gabriel-Stallwood upcycles 'orphan' plates

Sep 24 2024 28 mins  
Today’s guest breathes new life into old saucers, plates and coffee pots, turning them into beautiful vintage-inspired art, featuring funky women and pithy catch phrases. Eva Gabriel-Stallwood, the lady behind signature local brand Lily and Gabe shares her soft spot for ‘orphaned’ plates. In this conversation, we discuss how she began, the urge to celebrate a range of emotio

Irene Di Lauro is a food waste warrior

Sep 17 2024 34 mins  
Welcome back to the Mindful Isle…our first episode of season four! I’m so excited to be back in your ears sharing conversations about slow and sustainable living after almost two years. I’ve been in the depths of parenting two little people and trying my best to lean-in to the slowness and simplicity of these days. I’ve been plugging away at this season for the last few mo