Richie Laming Roots and Risks: Path to Regenerative Agriculture

Richie Laming believes that human wellness and ecosystem wellness are deeply intertwined. In this powerful conversation, he shares how his personal healing journey shaped his work at Lake Hawea Station, where wellness tourism meets regenerative farming. From tree planting and soil carbon projects to biodynamic workshops and community education, Richie paints a holistic vision for how farms can be spaces of healing for both people and the planet. His reflections invite us to see farming not just as production, but as transformation. Episode Links: Unlocking the universe: Stephen Hawking (book) Zach Bush A Dogs Purpose (film) The Subtle art of not giving a fuck: Mark Manson (book) Buteyko breathing Dale Carnegie (author) Call of Reed Warbler: Charles Massy (book) I am Pilgrim: Terry Hayes (book) Biodynamic New Zealand: Episode sponsor: This episode of The Regenerative Journey is brought to you by M.J. Bale an Aussie menswear brand challenging the status quo. In 2021 they created the world's first 'methane-reduced wool' at their partner farm, Kingston in Tasmania, to tackle methane – the biggest source of emissions in their woollen garment production. M.J. Bale say they believe 'local solutions to global challenges can be found when fashion companies work side-by-side with the science and agriculture communities', and that's not hard to argue with. Find them online at mjbale.com Chapters Section 1: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:26 Fond Memories and Empathy 09:02 Exploring Subtle Energies and Ghostly Encounters 35:18 Richie's Background and Early Life 44:26 The Ultimate Teacher: Learning from Nature 46:06 Inspiration from Steve Irwin and Academic Pursuits 47:06 Adventures in Marine Science and Wildlife Management 54:34 Reflections on Life, Death, and Reincarnation Sections 2 and 3: 00:00 Introduction and Corrections 00:45 Discussing Stephen Hawking 02:20 Life During COVID-19 09:30 Managing Anxiety and Mental Health 34:47 The Right Time and Wellness Initiatives 35:18 Integrating Wellness with Farming 39:45 Astronomy and Grounding Experiences 47:37 Carbon Sequestration and Regenerative Practices

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Richie Laming Roots and Risks: Path to Regenerative Agriculture is an episode from The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott by Charlie Arnott.

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This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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