What does it mean to truly be “in” a place? In Norwegian, the phrase for being outdoors translates to "being in" - a profound reminder of our inherent connection to the world around us.

Today’s guest, Martin Lee Mueller, holds a PhD in philosophy and serves as the General Secretary for the Arne Næss Center for Ecology and Philosophy in Oslo, Norway. A philosopher, author, and storyteller, his work invites us to rediscover our reciprocal relationship with nature.

This episode was recorded outdoors, in conversation with the land. Among the topics we explored:

• How to tune into a place.
• The transformative questions that led Martin to the Nordic landscape and shaped his understanding of the interplay between culture and place.
• Deep ecology as a Nordic branch of earth philosophy, inspired by Arne Næss and his love for the land.
• The lessons lichen, salmon, and other elements of the natural world offer in challenging the notion of human separation and superiority.
• Philosophy as a path to personal and collective liberation, breaking free from habits that no longer serve vitality.
• The importance of raising generations capable of independent thought.

Martin also shares insights into the Arne Næss Center’s mission to build a school that take us from wonder to wisdom and his vision of 100 years of listening.

If you’re curious about deepening your connection to the world around you, this episode is rich with inspiration and practical steps to begin.

For show notes & links visit TNM official website

What does it mean to save a seed? And how can something so small carry the potential to reshape our ecosystems - and ourselves?

In today’s episode, my guest is Andrew McMillion, a regenerative farmer, teacher, and passionate seed saver. Working with the Norwegian Seed Savers, Andrew is deeply involved in preserving Nordic cultivars and creating resilient, locally adapted ecosystems. But his work doesn’t stop there.

We explore the role seeds play in the broader web of life - how the health of the soil mirrors our own well-being, and how ecological science, slow solutions, and human-scale technologies can help us reconnect with the natural world. We’ll dive into permaculture, deep ecology, and the idea that by going inward, we can also transform the world around us.

How does a shift in perspective - one that centers life itself - change the way we approach the environmental crises we face today?

Stay until the end, where Andrew shares a poem that gave me goosebumps. For show notes & links visit TNM official website

What does it take to turn a dream into a thriving reality? – again and again?

In this episode, Antonio Bortolotti - Husband, Father, Visionary Dreamer, and the creative force behind the Vacation Rental World Summit - shares his remarkable journey.

From studying law in Germany to becoming a flight attendant, and ultimately building a dream vacation rental business in Sardinia, Antonio transformed his passion into the premier event for the vacation rental industry in Europe.

The conversation dives into the key turning points where Antonio’s inner compass guided him toward life-altering decisions. Insights emerge on mastering the art of living, recognizing when it's time to leave a comfortable career behind, and choosing entrepreneurship over stability. Antonio reveals what led him to create an empire in the hospitality industry and why it all started with a wake-up call.

This is a story of bold moves, expansive visions, and the quiet wisdom that comes with trusting the journey.

Tune in for more, and maybe your wake-up call awaits? For show notes & links visit TNM official website