IC (intentional community) evolution Podcast

Zan Kavanah, IC Scout for IC_evolution, a New Paradigm Media Contribution met up with Melanie Rios who has lived in and participated in governance for Intentional Communities most of her life. In this podcast Zan asks the most basic questions of governance and Melanie’s information is an outstanding source for this very topic.  On my journey of investigating communities, this is the #1 question… How are they governed and does it work? Today you will hear her explain three different types governance – including the difference between sociocracy and consensus decision making and finally to re-inventing organizations, a new breed of governance that just might make more sense for not just intentional communities but all organizations. Melanie Rios is a consultant for ecovillages, non-profits and activist groups, as well as a musician and urban horticulturist. She offers workshops and coaching in governance (including sociocracy and reinventing organizations), conflict transf

Today’s discussion is with Mathew Whitacre, a Dr. of Integrated Medicine, who took a year and half sabbatical to travel around to intentional communities around the world. He started in Findhorn which is one of the originals ICs. This podcast covers some great topics including what Findhorn is, what his top favorite intentional communities are, he also discusses Heart Math, food culture and some great books he suggests to learn more about intentional communities.  This Episode is in Gratitude to one of my dear friend’s Layla Fay. Layla is passionate about today's discussion - she is a devoted Holistic Life Coach and her Nourish program can help you take your health in all 4-zones (spiritual, emotional, relational and physical) to the next level.  If you're ready to make a commitment to your self-care and wellness check her out at LaylaFay.com.

Zan Kavanah, IC Scout for IC_evolution, a New Paradigm Media Contribution met up with Rob Bolman the originator of Maitreya EcoVillage in Eugene Oregon.  http://maitreyaecovillage.org/  In this podcast Rob digs in to some key topics like: Clear State of consciousness not all eco people smoke pot, why living in density and having fun is better than having to drive far to an urban community and how the clowns running our country are not looking out for us. "The economy is coddled together with so much chewing gum, duct tape and crazy glue its not going last much longer."  This podcast is educational and entertaining.