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The Human GreenhouseWhat is futuresteading?Nature is a powerful antidote to our increasingly chaotic world. Living in harmony with nature, whether through a two-acre garden or a single pot plant, helps us regenerate not just the soil, but our souls and society as a whole.Leoni-Ruth Acland lives on two acres of land where she and her husband grow their own food and practice regenerative agriculture. They've created both productive food gardens and spaces of natural beauty. They sell excess crops at local farmers' markets and share with their community.This conversation will help you:Connect with...
2025-04-0857 min
Older Women & FriendsOlder Women Living With ADHD w/ Leonie-Ruth AclandWhat kinds of changes do you make after a serious health crisis? For Leonie-Ruth Acland the changes after suffering a stroke and taking a year to recover resulted in a recommitment to the mentoring and coaching of women and to her connection with nature on so many levels. Then at age 67, Leonie-Ruth was diagnosed with ADHD. Until then, she'd always wondered why she didn't fit the mold, why staying focused was so hard, and why when she was younger she suffered from anxiety, particularly as a student. Her parents had high expectations and...
2025-02-2631 min
Don't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 16 Dissolving Gendered Ageist NarrativesAt 68 and hailing from Australia, our guest – Leonie-Ruth Acland – speaks passionately about the necessity of intergenerational connection, and how dissolving ageist narratives helps us embrace our roles as sages at this stage of life. Leonie-Ruth also shares the power of self-compassion in navigating the loss and self-doubt that can come with an aging body and mind. Here are a few key insights from our delicious conversation: •Self-Compassion in Aging: Leonie-Ruth highlights the significance of embracing self-compassion to manage grief, transform self-shame, and rise above physical and emotional challenges. Understanding the interconnectedness of our bo...
2024-06-2057 min
ADHDifferenceADHDifference - IDENTIFYING WITH ADHD + guest Leonie-Ruth AclandIn this episode Julie Legg interviews guest Leonie-Ruth Acland (aged 68, NSW) who identifies with ADHD but is not formally diagnosed. They chat about how this came about, feelings of ‘deficit’ as a child, and the inspirational women she has met on her ADHD journey.Ruth shares how understanding her ADHD traits has allowed her to reframe her life with self-compassion, recognizing the strengths and resilience she has cultivated through her adventurous journey, including work with the UN and raising children in remote areas. KEY TAKEAWAYSIdentifying with ADHD Without a For...
2024-06-1127 min
FLOURISHING EDUCATION - How do we re-MEMBER to BE, BE-come, and BE-long to FLOURISH TOGETHER?Episode 223 - An emergent conversation about Flourishing with Leonie-Ruth AclandThis week, I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Leonie-Ruth Acland who is an Earth Carer & Nourisher🌱 Mentor & Inspirer💡 Social Weaver & Collaborator🕸️ Questioner & Ponderer🦉 Nature Lover & Natural Mover 🐾 ND HSP Intuitive & Creative 🦋 Treads & Tends Ngambri Country👣
In this episode, Ruth and I discuss her definition of flourishing, what it is and it is not and her own ongoing and beautiful journey into flourishing as a human-being.
How do we flourish as individuals and as a group and the tension between these two paradoxes.
Our loving our planet truly is.
How living...
2024-02-011h 14
Into Your Life PodcastFlourishing in every season: regenerating soil, soul, and society with Leonie-Ruth Acland | Ep 98In this episode, we chat about creating harmony in our lives and in nature around us and explore topics such as community, creativity, and connection with Leonie-Ruth, Earth Carer & Nourisher, Mentor & Inspirer, Social Weaver & Collaborator, Questioner & Ponderer, Nature Lover & Natural Mover.
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With a rich and diverse journey, Leonie-Ruth takes us on a journey through her life adventures, emphasizing the importance of connection, flourishing, and co-creating with nature. As the co-founder of Tanglewood, a permaculture-inspired smallholding, she explores the healing of soil, soul, and society, showcasing the interconnectedness of these elements.
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2024-01-3159 min