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The Living WorldInterdependent SolitudeThe incredible response of resonance to my recent essay Villaging, Not Homesteading: We're Not Doing This Alone has made it clear: many of us long for a world of deeper interconnectedness and interdependence. We dream of shared resources, mutual care, and a sense of belonging that extends beyond the walls of our own homes. And yet, for so many of us, the simple act of stepping outside, walking over to a neighbor’s house, and knocking on the door feels nearly impossible.The tension between wanting community and feeling unsure of how to create it is real. We...2025-02-1909 min
The Connected Way™ PodcastEpisode 25: Messy Grief, Connection, Support & Why?! (Rev Dev’s Initial Post-Election Reflections)In this first post-election episode The Connected Way, I share my feelings, thoughts and experience in the first 24 hours post-election, as well as some insights, ideas and opportunities to support you as you navigate this moment and moments to come. I also share a thought about WHY?! this might be happening - where can we find meaning and hope?TUNE IN TO EPISODE 25 TO DISCOVER:What grief looks like and what you can expect for yourself and othersHow to tend to your tenderness in...2024-11-0750 min
The Living WorldRegenerative Living in a Degenerative CultureWe are all living in a degenerative culture. Today, waking up to the prospect of another Trump administration is, frankly, degenerating my will, my being, and my function right now. I want to be honest about that. I began writing this last week, and am returning to it now as an exercise in regenerating my will, being, and function in devotion to all that I love in this world.This culture degenerates both ecological integrity and human dignity in countless ways every day. This is the water we’re all swimming in, so we’re all wet. We b...2024-11-0610 min
Wild Heart RevivalE21 | Ganga Devi Braun | Realizing Regenerative Culture: The Dance of Entropy and Syntropy..."Regeneration is about the dance of entropy and syntropy."— Ganga Devi Braun..Tickets to Roots of Resilience..Ganga invites us into a timely conversation about regeneration, resilience, and reconnecting with our deep selves. Reflecting on her childhood in hurricane-prone Florida, she shares how these natural disasters revealed the power of community solidarity and the human spirit's connective potential. Raised in an inter-spiritual ashram, Ganga developed a...2024-11-061h 35The Connected Way™ PodcastEpisode 23: Navigating this BIG UnBecoming Transformation is NOT Easy (or pretty)In this episode of The Connected Way, I share the common themes I have seen arising in the more recent spiritual episodes addressing What in the World is going on in the World… Looking at themes from Pat McCabe, Rev Karla, Shiloh Sophia McCloud, Michelle Dench and Ganga Devi Braun’s Episodes, I see some relief in understanding why things may be way they are but also some purpose as well - I hope you see the same. TUNE IN TO EPISODE 23 TO HEAR:How all of these episodes and discussions point to us navigating a HUGE...2024-10-3030 minThe Connected Way™ PodcastEpisode 22: Finding Meaning, Hope & Purpose In These Times with Ganga Devi BraunIn this episode of The Connected Way, I connect with Ganga Devi Braun, a fellow Interspiritual minister who is incredibly well-read and always has interesting insights to share. We discuss powerful concepts from various traditions and philosophies, some of which provide some perspective, meaning and even possibly hope amidst these wildly disconnected times.TUNE IN TO EPISODE 22 TO LEARN ABOUT:The Jewish concepts of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) and Tikkun HaNefesh (repair of the soul) - frameworks for personal and collective healing and the purpose of life.The Buddhist...2024-10-2756 min
The Living WorldWaking to the Living WorldI’m writing this from bed, watching the patterns of sunlight filtered through the leaves outside my window. The way it dances across my headboard, the gentle shift of shadows. It’s only this way for a short time of the year, and I got to know it intimately in the tender weeks after giving birth to my son two years ago.There’s something about those early postpartum days that opens you up to the rawness of life. I remember lying in bed, cradling new life in my arms, feeling overwhelming waves of wonder and vulnerability. I was...2024-10-2017 min
The Living WorldWhat Hurricanes Teach MeI am a child of the most biodiverse estuary in North America. Named for the Ais people, who lived interdependently with this river and lagoon ecosystem, Indian River County is nested within a bioregion for which hurricanes are a part of the pattern of life. The Ais people lived with these storms, and there is so much we don’t know about how they anticipated, adapted to, and moved through these powerful storms that mark the end of the season of heat.Indian River County is the heart of the Treasure Coast, named for the gold and je...2024-10-1118 min
The Living WorldGrow Like a Tree, Not Like a CancerFor years I’ve been exploring how humanity’s obsession with perpetual growth mirrors the destructive nature of cancer. This exploration led me down a path of co-developing different theories of change, seeking ways to counteract this cancerous mindset.Along the way, I discovered that I’m in good company in this inquiry. Edward Abbey, the environmental philosopher and author, famously wrote, “Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” His words echo the patterns I’d observed in both societal systems and individual lives. This idea was likely first planted in my mind thro...2024-09-2215 min
Why Now? A Political Junkie PodcastEpisode 59: Before Kamala, There Was ShyamalaDelegates holding a pro-choice banner at the 1977 National Women’s Conference in Houston, Texas. Photo credit: National Archives/Wikimedia CommonsBefore Vice President Kamala Devi Harris, there was Hillary Clinton—also, Jeannette Rankin, Nellie Tayloe Ross, Geraldine Ferraro, Patsy Mink, Margaret Chase Smith, Nikki Haley, Carol Mosely Braun, and dozens of other women “firsts” in politics. Most importantly, there was a woman who never ran for office, who most of us knew little about until recently, and who was also lifted up by feminism: Shyamala Gopalan. We’ll get back to her.Some of you probably n...2024-09-2039 min
The Living WorldLove is Metaphysical GravityThis is an essay I wrote originally on Valentines Day of 2019. I’ve recently been revisiting it for multiple reasons, including recent work I’ve been doing with Stephen Bau who I first connected with in 2020 because of this essay. It’s an honor to be spiraling back in time to this meditation.I welcome you to tune in and listen in a space and moment in which your body can be fully at ease and resting in gravity. Take a moment, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and think about what you love most i...2024-09-1913 min
The Living WorldRevealing the Threads: Connections between Buckminster Fuller and Neem Karoli BabaThis essay is the beginning of an exploration. This is an invitation to others who feel a connection to both Bucky and Maharaji, or who have been influenced by their teachings. I’d love to hear from people who are living in this same space, who see the ways these legacies continue to shape the world today.Last week, on the anniversary of Neem Karoli Baba’s Mahasamadhi, something unexpected happened. I had a conversation with Mirabai Bush that opened up a whole new perspective for me. She shared that after Buckminster Fuller’s death, his fu...2024-09-1608 min
The Living WorldNothing Regenerates in IsolationMy journey into the regenerative paradigm began in relationship. It started as a curious, gentle thought experiment with my partner at the time, Orion Morton. He was an environmental science student studying restoration ecology, while I was benefitting from deep mentorship with Dr. Mara Schiff a restorative justice scholar, practitioner, speaker, and advocate. Orion and I were both passionate about our respective fields of study and practice, yet deeply frustrated by the limitations of the word “restoration.” It felt disingenuous, implying a return to a previous state of wholeness that, in truth, was often unattainable for the broken and viol...2024-09-1121 min
The Living WorldYou Are Not The PatriarchyNote: This is an original piece of writing by me, Ganga Devi Braun. However, it would not have come to life without the thought partnership of my husband, Seth Kaufmann, who has developed brilliant frameworks for dynamic masculinity from a trauma-informed, multidimensional perspective. His insights have opened my eyes to the immense compassion and potential within men and men’s work, and because of his contributions, he is listed as a collaborator on this piece.This is a letter to men. (But if you know men, especially if you love men and believe in their po...2024-09-0120 min
The Living WorldRealizing PotentialRegenerative practice requires that we approach everything from a perspective of potential, rather than problem-solving. This subtle shift changes everything. This episode is an excerpt from a private podcast feed hosted exclusively within The Vision Society, a mastermind and incubation community for spirit-led founders building vision amidst global polycrisis. In this series, Ganga Devi and Dajé Aloh, aka The Story Doula are weaving their respective wisdom threads around the Seven Principles of Regeneration, originally articulated by Carol Sanford. They share insights on how to shift from problem-solving to potential-focused strategies in small and m...2024-08-1641 min
The Living WorldThis is a New Life, and I am Not AfraidNote: This was originally published on Medium, Dec 17, 2018. This core phrase has been resounding in my mind recently again, so I thought I’d revisit this piece and I’m so glad I did. “This is a new life, and I am not afraid.”Walking along the dirt road path between my home and the temples of Kashi Ashram, the community in which I was raised, the steady rhythm of my footsteps gave rise to this sentence. All I could hear in my mind were these words, “this is a new life, and I am not a...2024-08-0106 min
The Living WorldMigration, Return, RegenerationThis episode explores the transformative power of leaving and returning home. Reflecting on recent travels to New Mexico, professional partnerships, challenges of motherhood, and the profound learning of regenerative culture, Ganga Devi delves into themes of migration, systemic change, and personal growth. Discover how life's redirections can lead to deeper self-connection and creative fulfillment. Featuring a reading of Mary Oliver's "Crossing the Swamp." Whether you're navigating new paths or seeking home, this episode offers wisdom and inspiration for the journey.Resources + References* Multidimensional Thriving: Seth Kaufman's Substack, specifically the article “From Shadow to Light”....2024-07-1236 min
The Living WorldMoney as WaterThis episode navigates the complexities of our emotional and practical relationships with money. Weaving connections between water and currency to dig deep into the essence of money flow and the dynamics of wealth in our lives, the discussion revolves around how money, like water, is life-sustaining and flows throughout society, impacting growth and enabling choice.Ganga Devi introduces listeners to thought-provoking perspectives on financial security and the role of money in empowering communities. She highlights innovative strategies in agriculture that could realign the flow of resources to support both ecological sustainability and economic growth. Through her storytelling...2024-05-3133 min
The Living WorldTranscend and Include: Panentheistic Concepts of G✧D drawn from the SunEpisode Summary:In this episode of Living World with Ganga Devi Braun, we explore the pervasive beauty of the sun and its parallels with the concept of God. Kicking off with Mary Oliver's poignant poem "The Sun," the conversation opens up to discuss the cosmic and spiritual significance of the sun, as well as its foundational role in life on Earth. This episode interweaves this celestial appreciation with a deep dive into various perceptions of God, including transcendent and imminent perspectives.Expanding on the idea of "transcending and including," we explore Ken Wilbur's integral theory...2024-05-2430 min
The Living WorldShedding Old Identities: Morphogenesis in Grasshoppers and UsIn this episode of "The Living World with Ganga Devi Braun," Ganga explores the process of personal change and transformation, drawing parallels to the molting metamorphosis of insects. She discusses the two types of metamorphosis that insects undergo and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the more subtle, gradual changes in our own lives. Ganga shares her own experiences of growth and transformation and invites listeners to join her in a twelve-week course on Sex, God, & Money. Through poetry and reflection, she encourages listeners to embrace discomfort and navigate the process of shedding old identities to become their...2024-05-1928 min
The Living WorldSlowness in Sex: Lessons from MollusksGanga Devi Braun is a knowledgeable voice in the territories of interconnectedness, wisdom, and the living world. Alongside her husband, Seth Kaufman—a trauma-informed physiologist and sexologist with expertise in anatomy, nervous system work, trauma, and meditation—they bring an integrative approach to understanding sex, pleasure, and human connection. Together, they have curated resources for personal growth, offering courses and materials that delve into comprehensive sex education, the nervous system's role in arousal, and the intertwining of sex with spiritual and financial aspects of life.Resources:* Resources for Pleasure: A self-guided mini-course created by Ganga Devi...2024-05-1431 min
The Living WorldMaking Change: Humans as a Keystone SpeciesThis episode is an invitation to dive into the dynamic and transformative world of making authentic and accessible change. I explore the theory of change that I am working from, drawn from an extensive background in environmental and social activism, spiritual study, and my experience deeply supporting changemakers in moving from burnout to vitality. I draw wisdom here from the example of ecosystem engineers like the gopher tortoise to demonstrate the outsized impact certain beings, including humans, can have on their surroundings.In this episode, I examine the critical need for change in human activities and systems...2024-05-1043 min
The Living WorldLichen: Mutualism, Collaboration, and MarriageHi friends, it’s been a while since I’ve brought my voice into Substack. I’ve been in deep processes of creation and becoming, and life with a toddler has made the deep focus of writing hard. But I have been able to experiment, in quiet mornings and the depth of the night, with podcasting. This is my first episode, and I would love to hear your thoughts. Much more to come.Key Takeaways:* Lichen represents a model of symbiotic relationships, highlighting how collaboration enables survival in challenging environments.* The principles of symbio...2024-05-0847 min
The Living WorldLichen: Mutualism, Collaboration, and MarriageJoin Ganga Devi Braun on "The Living World" podcast as she explores the wisdom of lichen symbiosis and its lessons for collaboration and partnership. Discover how lichen, a composite organism formed by the symbiotic relationship between fungi, algae, and cyanobacteria, thrives in extreme environments and transforms its surroundings. Ganga Devi shares her own journey of collaboration with her husband and the creation of their platform, EMUNAH, as a space for community and growth. Explore the power of mutualism and interconnectedness in this first episode.Key Takeaways:Lichen represents a model of symbiotic relationships...2024-05-0147 min
HochpalliativFolge 16 - Ernährung am Lebensende
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Sandhya L, Devi Sreenivasan N, Goenka L, Dubashi B, Kayal S, Solaiap...2023-12-1433 min
The Living Jewishly PodcastREPLAY: Sacred Time: AV“We all hold different cards in life… part of the idea of Av is to see our cards and say: all right, how can I love this? How can I love where I came from, and how can I use this to improve my life?”— Idan LumiAv is a complex month. It’s a period during which we consider our own responsibility, in our lives and our history, but it also reminds us of the softer aspects of being human. Av begins in a time of heat, mourning, and destruction… then guides us th...2022-08-121h 05
How Things ConnectEp. 16 Interconnective Awareness Towards Building A Regenerative Future with Ganga Devi BraunGanga Devi Braun is is an extraordinary facilitator, regenerative counselor, ritualist, writer, ecologist, and community cultivator who weaves ontological design and living systems theory into all that she does.
She shares her unique experience of having been raised in an intentional community that values pluralistic collaboration, enriched by diverse religious, spiritual and philosophical traditions. This led her to become an interspiritual minister and guide for bridge-building and consciousness-raising that is much needed during this time of widening societal polarities and climate emergency.
Designing for a regenerative culture requires unlearning of reductive models in...2021-07-301h 02The Living Jewishly PodcastSacred Time: AV“This month holds inside of it the whole process of taking responsibility and paying your dues, and then moving along and enjoying the flowering.”— Idan LumiThis episode of Living Jewishly is an instalment of Sacred Time, a podcast devoted to the healing art of the Hebrew calendar. In this episode, Ganga Devi, Bluth, and guest Idan Lumi explore love of self, love of others, and love of the divine as they delve into the significance of the month of Av.Av is a complex month that begins...2021-07-221h 04
Green Planet Blue Planet PodcastEp. 284 Presence Foundations with Ganga Devi BraunAn Invitation into Presence Foundations - with Ganga Devi Braun
This is a dialogue with Ganga Devi Braun about the Community PRESENCE FOUNDATIONS we recently launched. Applications are currently open for our 2nd cohort. Applications close on July 9th.
The shift towards a world that works for all can only take place through stepping into fully embodied presence.
In Presence Foundations we come together in community to cultivate the underpinning mental, emotional, and physical awareness necessary for us to lead this shift.
Develop your depth of presence as the foundation for your...2021-07-0142 min
Post-doom: Regenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitudeJosie Plaut - Post-doom with Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi BraunPost-doom regenerative conversation exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude, with Josie Plaut and co-hosts, Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi Braun; edited by Ivey Cone.2021-05-1054 minPost-doom: Regenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitudeJanna Diamond - Post-doom with Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi BraunPost-doom regenerative conversation exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude, with Janna Diamond and co-hosts, Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi Braun; edited by Ivey Cone.2021-05-101h 00Post-doom: Regenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitudeGanga Devi Braun - Post-doom with Michael DowdPost-doom regenerative conversation exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude, with host, Michael Dowd; edited by Connie Barlow.2021-05-1058 minPost-doom: Regenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitudeDeb Ozarko - Post-doom with Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi BraunPost-doom regenerative conversation exploring overshoot, grief, grounding and gratitude, with Deb Ozarko and co-hosts, Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi Braun.2021-05-101h 17Post-doom: Regenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitudeDaniel Christian Wahl - Post-doom with Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi BraunPost-doom regenerative conversation exploring overshoot, grief, grounding and gratitude, with Daniel Christian Wahl and co-hosts, Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi Braun. Edited by Connie Barlow.2021-05-101h 11
Green Planet Blue Planet PodcastEp. 272 Regenerating connection with the sacred web of life with Ganga Devi Braun | DSS Interview SeriesGanga Devi Braun is a Regenerative Counselor and Systems Change Consultant who is devoted to integrity throughout the movements for regenerative culture.
With a focus on cultivating collective wisdom, her work weaves together the threads of our internal, interactional, and institutional realities with an aim to move toward a truly regenerative, pluralistic culture which harmonizes with all of life.
The Design Science Studio is a developmental incubator for ART inspiring a regenerative future that works for 100% of life. We are supporting art that empowers global creators to imagine a regenerative future.
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ReJenerateRegenerative Counselor Ganga Devi Braun on Extraction Culture, Convergent & Divergent Thinking and Intertwining Economy & EcologyIn this episode we go deep into what the regenerative movement looks like from a wide variety of perspectives. What is the opposite of regeneration? Well according to Ganga Devi, its the extraction culture we have built throughout the world today. Ganga Devi embodies regeneration from both a scientific and spiritual perspective. She is very passionate about our connection with the intelligent organisms that we share the planet with and has been able to use natures most effective systems in her practice. Tapping into your own unique genius through understanding convergent and divergent thinking , and understanding healing from natural...2021-02-1045 min
The Unplug Podcast: Activated Living for Truth Seekers and Critical Thinkers in a Collapsing WorldPost-Doom Conversation with Michael Dowd and Ganga Devi BraunRegenerative conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude with Michael Dowd. According to host Michael Dowd, "A post-doom mindset is a hard-earned and often fluctuating state of being. Classic stages of grief mark a well-worn path. However, mere acceptance of what is unavoidable need not be the endpoint. Michael Dowd (with occasional co-hosts) invites guests to share their personal journeys along this trajectory and especially the gifts they have found on the other side. Participants share personal stories, perspectives, and tools that go beyond emotional detachment, stoic resolve, and spiritual transcendence."
The post Post-Doom Conversation with Michael...2020-03-2000 min
Shakti Hour with Melanie MoserEp. 25 - Ganga Devi BraunMelanie shares a conversation with Sangha member Ganga Devi Braun about being raised in an ashram, karmic growth and experiences along the spiritual path.
Find show notes and links: beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep…ga-devi-braun/2018-08-291h 16
Shakti Hour with Melanie MoserEp. 25 - Ganga Devi BraunMelanie shares a conversation with Sangha member Ganga Devi Braun about being raised in an ashram, karmic growth and experiences along the spiritual path.Find show notes and links: beherenownetwork.com/shakti-hour-ep…ga-devi-braun/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-08-291h 16
Sex Is MedicineBoosting Your Business Libido: Pleasure = Success!Join Devi & Allison Braun, "The Business Joyologist" as they talk about bringing the sexy back to your business, and how pleasure can be the key to accessing your creative flow and financial success!2013-09-0654 min