Sound Ground Podcast
Sound Ground is a celebration of sound, of voice, of story and of change, Sound Ground seeks to illuminate instances of strength and courage and unique relationships with nature. In Sound Ground we explore through a commitment to play, unlearning, and community building. NatuRND exists to make the human-Nature connection and unleash the creative spirit in all of us through applications of biomimicry.
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to what NatuR&D is talking about in our Sound Ground podcast episodes
Episode 1
An Invitation: Meet your Hosts
Feb 10, 2024 11:48 min
Welcome to Sound Ground, a unique podcast series celebrating the intriguing sounds of Nature and the profound voices of those who care for her. Hosted by Agnieszka Zuchora, Anne-Marie Daniels, and Abigail Lalonde.
This podcast aims to showcase the integral relationship between humans and the natural world. Each episode will offer an experience of connection, highlighting our ever-changing relationship with nature.
In this exploratory series, you’ll get to meet our hosts, from various walks of life, each on their unique journey. In our first episode, we introduce you to Anne-Marie, a mediator venturing into biomimicry. She is deeply passionate about sowing seeds of kindness and creativity, inspired by the problem-solving genius of nature. Also, meet Abby, a recent graduate from the University of Montreal, who cares deeply about space making, placemaking, and forming connected relationships. Lastly, Agnieszka, a multidisciplinary practitioner finding ways to blend her passions of sustainability and spirituality through nature based workshops, sound healing, and her formal work in environmental assessment.
The Sound Ground podcast is the fruit of our collective desire to express gratitude for Mother Earth and all it provides. We aim to better support nature, encouraging everyone to make daily choices that acknowledge and uplift it. This space serves as a platform to share, learn and inspire each other while discussing innovative solutions to the environmental challenges we face today. As our journey unfolds, we are eager to invite special guests to discuss an array of topics, from climate anxiety to Nature R&D projects and everything in between.
We hope you join us on this journey of illuminating exchanges and deepening connection with nature. Remember to click subscribe to be notified when we release new podcast episodes.
Episode 2
Entanglement: The Relationship Connecting Sound and Ground
Dec 13, 2023 30:54 min
In the debut episode, we delve into the origins of Sound Ground, discussing what draws us to the voice of the Earth and its music. The podcast aims to join the global conversation on environmental awareness and challenges the way we use language in relation to the world around us. It provides a space to explore our individual connections to these elements and how sound and the ground connect us to the world at large.
This discussion extends to the significance of harnessing nature’s wisdom through the lens of biomimicry. We share personal experiences and insights into perception and interaction with nature and sound, aiming to inspire solutions, creativity and a deeper connection to nature’s rhythms
Episode 3
What’s the RUSH? Exploring Resilient Urban Systems & Habitats
Dec 20, 2023 37:15 min
In this episode of Sound Ground, Aggie and co-hosts Anne-Marie and Abigail take you on a journey through Nature R&D’s Rush Initiative. Join us as we dissect the profound impacts of community mapping on urban resilience.
The Rush Initiative champions a contextual perspective on climate resilience. Anne-Marie shares her experiences in community building, the challenges of maintaining ecological integrity, and promoting well-being.
The discussion expands into an exploration of the integral role of community and culture in reinforcing urban resilience. Hear unique insights from Anne-Marie and Abigail’s personal experiences with the circular economy map. We highlight the complexities of working within the intricately connected economies and ecological systems.
This episode inspires an introspective reflection on our connection to the environment, and how we can contribute towards urban resilience.
The episode concludes by drawing attention to the incredible work of the Rush Initiative. Its proactive measures seek to inspire people to think more deeply about sustainable urban living and consider our role in positive urban transformation. The Rush Initiative prompts individuals to spark change in their communities.
Episode 4
Symbiocene: Futurehood through Atwood
May 16, 2024 39:01 min
In a world where media and global events create a sense of a dystopian reality and limit hope, it’s not often we allow ourselves to sink into the good that exists or is possible.
In this episode, Anne-Marie shares here experience as part of Margaret Atwood’s exploration of practical utopias. Anne-Marie was a part of the first cohort partnering with many talented and creative individuals to dream up what a practical utopian community could look like.
Learn more about the program here: https://margaretatwood.ca/practical-utopias/
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