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We Are Carbon

We Are Carbon

By: Helen Fisher
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 We Are Carbon is the interview show that helps us to recognise that the future of both our planet and our societies can be incredibly beautiful - and that we all play a role in getting there! Hosted by Helen Fisher with guests joining from across the globe. There's a new episode every other Tuesday, and they'll average 1 hr long. We see endless headlines warning us of the horrific impact that we're having on the climate and how dire the outlook is, but we're going to re-frame this crisis and start putting the solutions into our own hands. I'm inviting in voices from science, agriculture, business and more, to help us gain an understanding of how we might live in greater harmony with the world around us. How we can build a society where our everyday choices have a positive impact on regenerating and stabilising the planet that we depend upon. Because when the planet and nature are thriving; that's when we can thrive! That's when we can live in a world less focused on fear and restrictions. I don't think that real solutions are ever found until we zoom out, see the full picture and recognise how it all connects together. We can't view climate change as an isolated issue. Our health, our food security, stability of economies and the way we interact with one another, they're are all tied in. The topics can seem expansive, so we're using carbon as a focus. We're exploring some important, and at times complex subjects here. But the whole point is to make this info accessible and transparent to us all. So let me know if there's ever anything that you'd like breaking down or exploring further. Or if there's related topics that you feel should be discussed. Reach out and let's keep this project expanding! And if you're a visual learner, look out for the animations! I'm creating short digestible videos to illustrate some of the key concepts that we're exploring. Find them at https://www.wearecarbon.earth/animations Follow on Instagram @wearecarbon.earth Let's keep figuring this all out together!Copyright 2025 Helen Fisher Earth Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Innovating with Soil Biology - Daniel Tyrkiel [Soil Ecology Laboratory]

    Innovating with Soil Biology - Daniel Tyrkiel [Soil Ecology Laboratory]
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode we return to one of my favourite topics - that microscopic life that lives in the soil.

    After recognising the significance of soil life for supporting the climate, Daniel Tyrkiel set about exploring solutions that would support farmers to support and work with the biology in soil. The desire was to create a plug and play solution; something easy and accessible that allows farmers to shift from chemicals to biology without a need for heavy learning or investment.

    Daniel's company Soil Ecology Laboratory are becoming recognised for their innovative products which are continually being developed and explored further.

    It was a pleasure to chat with Daniel and learn about the mindset behind the products and his determination which seems to have been inspired by his mentor Dr Elaine Ingham.

    We talk about:

    • The significance of soil life
    • The barriers to supporting soil life on farms
    • The products & evolution of Soil Ecology Laboratory

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    Resources Shared by Daniel:

    • Recent news about Soil Ecology Laboratory - https://www.farminguk.com/News/-goop-boosts-soil-life-on-welsh-farm-in-no-input-trial_66709.html
    • Soil Ecology Lab website: https://soilecologylab.co.uk/
    • Consumer product website: https://soilsmiths.co.uk/

    Learn more about Soil Ecology:

    • Teaming With Microbes (book by Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis)
    • Google Scholar - look up Dr Elaine Inghams' Ecological Monograph from 1986

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    Learn more with We Are Carbon:

    Soil Life -

    • Decoding Soil Biology with Adrian Ferrero https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/soil-biology-transition-to-regenerative-farming/
    • Soil; Living Support for Plants & Climate with Christo Miliotis https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/soil-microorganisms-plants-climate/

    Farming Transition -

    • The Weather Proof Farm with Niels Corfield https://www.wearecarbon.earth/weatherproof-farm-niels-corfield/
    • We Can Regenerate! with Finian Makepeace https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/finian-makepeace-we-can-regenerate/
    • Holistic Management with Shiela Cooke https://www.wearecarbon.earth/podcast-episode/holistic-management-transition-mindset-farming/

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    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    06:12 - Why learn about soil life?

    10:00 - The barriers to support soil life on farms...
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    52 mins
  • Diverse Community Ecosystems - Jordy Johnson [&Soul]

    Diverse Community Ecosystems - Jordy Johnson [&Soul]
    Jun 19 2025

    I was thrilled to be able to chat with Jordy Johnson during an unexpected visit I took to &Soul Southall earlier this year. Jordy is the head of community for &Soul who describe their West London community hub as an entire village in a building; a place where they are reimagining urban existence.

    It was wonderful to immerse in this very unique environment and I was thrilled to be able to chat with Jordy whilst there so I could share his insights with you all.

    Jordy brings a very heart centred, nature connected approach to community which is filled with depth and no doubt brings experience from his prior roles which he also touches upon in this conversation.

    We talk about:

    - Community as ecosystems

    - (Being) Nature's Intelligence

    - Rethinking relationships in organisations & society at large

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    Learn more about &Soul:

    &Soul Website | &Soul Instagram

    Events Recommended by Jordy:

    • Medicine Festival https://medicinefestival.com/
    • Soul Revolution Festival https://soulrevolutionfestival.com/events/soul-revolution-festival-2025
    • Wider Horizons https://widerhorizons.events/
    • Primal Gathering https://primalgathering.co/
    • Love Jam https://www.lovejam.community/

    Guided Meditation from Helen: Find the recording mentioned at the end of this episode - https://www.wearecarbon.earth/guided-meditation-power-at-our-feet/

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    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    09:13 - Community as an ecosystem

    19:38 - Rethinking relationships in organisations & society at large

    26:52 - Nature's intelligence & rediscovering self

    34:37 - A movement in the UK [event recommendations]
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    40 mins
  • Native Gardens in New Housing Developments: Scaling Biodiversity Benefits - with Tim Sallin [Outside Collab]

    Native Gardens in New Housing Developments: Scaling Biodiversity Benefits - with Tim Sallin [Outside Collab]
    Jun 12 2025

    It's a pleasure to share this chat that I had with Tim Sallin about the work happening across Florida to help shift garden habitats at scale in support of biodiversity.

    The Outside Collab brings together many minds with an aim to reshape Florida's landscapes in response to growing pressures from huge population growth and the impacts this has on resources, community and climate.

    It's a unique context but with insights that could be relevant to so many of us worldwide.

    We Talk About:

    • Garden management in new housing developments
    • The impact of native flora on irrigation needs
    • Gardens that heal biodiversity & climate
    • Supporting homeowners in creating native gardens

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    Episode Links:

    Tim is the host of the podcast, 'The Ground Up' - you can learn a lot more from him by delving into some episodes! https://linktr.ee/thegrounduppodcast

    And learn more about the Outside Collab here: https://outsidecollab.com/

    Watch the animation mentioned at the end of this episode: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/our-experiments/

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    Episode Timestamps:

    11:57 - Role of garden management in new developments

    17:38 - Property management for native gardens

    21:54 - Ecological impact from gardens

    24:29 - Homeowner responses & needs

    29:11 - Research - Native plant garden designs & benefits

    34:00 - Gardens to heal biodiversity crisis

    36:54 - One step to regenerate?

    38:02 - Learn more and connect
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    40 mins
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