The Scott Poynton Podcast

Join Scott, long time sustainability innovator, founder of The Forest Trust/Earthworm Foundation, Pond Foundation, Earthtrust and The School for Duck Whisperers, as he shares the stories of people who work tirelessly to make the world a better place. Scott uncovers the quiet, humble ones who go about their work unheralded, who make a difference one, often gruelling, difficult step at a time. Scott also shares reflections and experiences from his own work as he continues his lifelong journey to protect and heal Nature and to support communities, animals and plants the world over.

Hugh Locke: Spiritual Warrior for the Planet 06/26/2025

Hugh Locke: Spiritual Warrior for the Planet A calm, humble man of the Bahá'í faith, Hugh Locke has devoted his already long but very much unfinished life to making the world a better place through gentle diplomacy and serious action. In this beautiful podcast, Hugh shares stories about his spiritual journey and his many decades of service in support of sustainability leaders such as Richard St Barbe Baker, the Man of the Trees; Mikhail Gorbachev; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; the Dalai Lama; and Prince (now King) Charles. Hugh has spent decades supporting smallholder farmers to implement regenerative agroforestry projects, particularly in Haiti, as well as tree planting projects the world over. A kind, gentle, calm, spiritual warrior for the planet. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/37169355

One Tree Planted, One Landscape Restored 05/29/2025

One Tree Planted, One Landscape Restored Hank Lynch is the CEO of One Tree Planted, a US-based non-profit that recently celebrated its first decade. With kind donations from millions of caring individuals and some inspired corporates, One Tree Planted partners with local organisations and communities all around the world to plant trees and restore forest landscapes. Hank talks about One Tree Planted's achievements and shares its vision for the future as the world heats up, placing forests, communities and biodiversity in ever increasing peril. Now is our time to not only protect but to heal and restore. Hank shares something of his own journey and introduces us to the great One Tree Planted team that works tirelessly to restore Nature. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/36774470

Daring Dialogue #1: On Regeneration - A Quiet Chat Between Scott & Nadene 06/18/2024

Daring Dialogue #1: On Regeneration - A Quiet Chat Between Scott & Nadene Nadene Canning is a facilitator, learning designer, coach, mentor and a very fine human being. She cares about others and has deep experience supporting people to travel their journeys. I had the privilege of meeting Nadene online in January 2024 and in person a month or so later. We got along like a house on fire. We're both fascinated by this notion of regeneration; yes, of soils and Nature, but in our case, most particularly the regeneration of the human spirit. We have committed to exploring the topic in a series of short (around 10 min) podcasts. This is our first episode and we look forward to diving deeper into this exploration with you. If you have comments or questions, do post them and we'll aim to explore as many as we can in future episodes. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/31792737

Gretha Oost - 1Million Mini Missions 02/19/2024

Gretha Oost - 1Million Mini Missions Gretha Oost is inspiring. An inventor, an entrepreneur, a community member and a true believer that together, we can make the world a better place. Gretha has built a beautiful initiative called "1million mini missions" to help people to come together to do what they each can do. All on their own, these mini missions are beautiful, but together, they represent a catalyst to inspire social change from the ground up, by focusing on what's possible, that which binds us together, not what divides us. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/30013178

Mark Bjornsgaard - Impact Entrepreneur 10/13/2023

Mark Bjornsgaard - Impact Entrepreneur Mark Bjornsgaard is the Founder and CEO of Deep Green which decarbonises commercial and domestic heating. He invests in projects that help make the world a better place. Mark shares some of the lessons he's learned along the way to help new impact entrepreneurs make their impact. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/28307060

Andrew Reeves 06/13/2023

Andrew Reeves Andrew Reeves is Commercial Director of WhatIF Foods. WhatIF Foods is a 'planet-based' food company and a Pond Foundation member. Andrew discusses the development of WhatIF Foods as a company, centred around solving the world's 'Nutritional Paradox', where global food systems are far too reliant on very few crops, and food inequality is extremely widespread. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/27136194

Abdulai Abdul-Razak 06/01/2023

Abdulai Abdul-Razak Abdulai Abdul-Razak (Razak) is the Kasima Ghana Operations Manager for the regenerative Bambara bean agricultural project in the Northern Region of Ghana. Razak shares the story of his humble upbringing and his journey to his current position, and shares how a regenerative agricultural project can unfold for the project and the people involved. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/27012621

Elizabeth Bashiru 05/16/2023

Elizabeth Bashiru Elizabeth Bashiru (Lizzy) leads Pond Foundation’s Hilary’s Kids initiative in northern Ghana which supports communities and particularly children with learning materials, safe drinking water, community health equipment and opportunities for women entrepreneurship. Lizzy discusses her family, background, and experience which led to her journey to this position. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/26853249

Inspiring Change 04/07/2023

Inspiring Change In this episode, I discuss the process of bringing change in some of the world's largest industries, and within the hearts of the people involved. I share something of my career and experience finding a path to change, and my understanding of what it means to change. Change happens deep within the human heart, not in the mind. Logical arguments and criticism often have little impact on industry leaders, but impactful change often came from being guided to approach things with their heart and their values. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/26476320

Regenerative Revolution 03/20/2023

Regenerative Revolution I share more about the work I've been doing in Ghana to set up a Bambara bean regenerative agricultural supply chain with Pond Foundation members WhatIF Foods and Kasima Ghana. I discuss the project's progress going into the second growing season, the problems we came across, and the achievements of the pilot season. Listen to the earlier episode, "Reflections on Ghana", for an introduction to the project. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/26281290

Taking Your Climate Action 07/26/2022

Taking Your Climate Action In this solo podcast, I discuss climate change and climate action. In the midst of some of the worst European heatwaves on record, I hope to help answer the question: What can I do to address climate change? /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/23861889

Reflections on Ghana 07/19/2022

Reflections on Ghana In this solo podcast, I share my experiences over the first months of 2022 working in Tamale, northern Ghana. Since Feb 2022, I have been working with a Singaporean-based food company called WhatIF Foods to build a regenerative supply chain for the Bambara groundnut. Here I reflect on what I saw of the lives of the farmers and the way we need to work to improve things, to do things a different way. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/23785517

Tony Rinaudo On Hope 05/28/2022

Tony Rinaudo On Hope Being human brings change and hope. A chat with Tony Rinaudo, The Forest Maker. In this episode, Tony Rinaudo and Scott discuss hope, humanity, and forest regeneration as they describe their experiences in conservation. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/23254838

Stephanie Lentz 12/16/2021

Stephanie Lentz In this podcast, Scott discusses sustainability with Stephanie Lentz, CEO and founder of Scoop Marketplace, a zero-waste grocery store in Seattle. Stephanie tells the story of how she became interested in sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. She tries to inspire others to take imperfect action, making progress rather than always striving for perfection. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/21506993

Alex Pastollnigg 12/16/2021

Alex Pastollnigg In this podcast, Scott chats to Alex Pastollnigg, the founder of Fair Voyage, a social enterprise based in Zurich. She describes how she transitioned out of the world of finance and banking, and how she is finding her purpose through her work in promoting sustainable and ethical travel. She also shares insights into her new project on Global Healing which explores how the traumas we experience in childhood cast shadows forward into our adult lives /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/21506873

Nigel Majakari 10/20/2021

Nigel Majakari In this podcast, Scott talks to Nigel Majakari, the founder of Ca'lyah, one of The Pond Foundation's founding members. Ca'lyah is a furniture company that was founded to create design and art objects by bringing together award-winning designers and traditional artisans/craftspeople. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/20878748

Kijani Forestry 09/08/2021

Kijani Forestry In this podcast, Scott talks to two of the founders of Kijani Forestry, Paul and Beau, about their fantastic project and the impact that they're having. Kijani Forestry is one of My Carbon Zero's project partners who produce sustainable charcoal in Uganda to save old-growth forests and better local livelihoods. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/20404826

Emma Gallagher 08/31/2021

Emma Gallagher In this podcast, Scott interviews Emma Gallagher, cricket manager at Cricket Victoria. Emma discusses how sport shaped her idea of family, identity, and community in Australia; and how these experiences affected her wellbeing over the course of her life. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/20318507

Josh Beaumont 08/23/2021

Josh Beaumont In this podcast, Scott talks to Josh Beaumont, a Club and Competitions Specialist at Cricket Victoria. Josh describes how he ended up in his position, and how he works with the sport and the local community. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/20227562

Geeta Stillwell 08/05/2021

Geeta Stillwell In this podcast, Scott discusses his experience with Geeta learning to become a forest therapy guide. Geeta also shares her story, explaining how she became a forest therapy guide and coach. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/20043512

Ben Page 07/15/2021

Ben Page Ben Page is a Forest Therapy Guide and Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. He’s just published his first book, “Healing Trees,” has Founded a School and thinks deeply about his and all human relationships with the Earth. Scott was inspired to interview Ben after completing his own Forest Therapy Guide training. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/19819274

The Art of the Possible 07/05/2021

The Art of the Possible In this podcast, Scott addresses his perceptions and actions on climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. He discusses how each of us can cope with it and take action as individuals. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/19708256

Natasha Mahendran 11/16/2020

Natasha Mahendran Natasha Mehendren is an Australian, currently based in Malaysia. She works in Human Rights and International Development and is currently with the Earthworm Foundation on the supply chains of many big companies. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16824575

Chris Langwallner 11/10/2020

Chris Langwallner Chris Langwallner is the Founder and CEO of WhatIF Foods - The company addresses the paradoxical existence of hunger, obesity, micronutrient deficiencies and the destruction of our planet – what is known as the Nutritional Paradox. Chris and Scott discuss WhatIF Foods, the Nutritional Paradox, and life in general. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16753121

Tina Talbot 11/03/2020

Tina Talbot Tina Talbot is a children's author who is based in the UK. Her stories are based around nature and the environment, where she aims to "give nature a voice". In this podcast, Tina describes how she became an author, and why she writes about nature. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16664591

What The Pond means to Scott Poynton 10/14/2020

What The Pond means to Scott Poynton /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16397798

Boris Gojanovic 10/12/2020

Boris Gojanovic Boris Gojanovic is a sports doctor at the Swiss Olympic Medical Centre in Geneva. Boris talks us through his life, his journey to becoming a doctor, and his relationship with wellbeing. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16365266

Welcome to The Pond! 10/12/2020

Welcome to The Pond! Scott Poynton and Julien Troussier have a conversation about a new community that they have set up, The Pond. Welcome to The Pond, what does The Pond mean to the co-hosts, and what can it do to help you? /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16365170

Manoj Krishna 09/21/2020

Manoj Krishna Manoj Krishna is the founder of the Human Wisdom Program, based in the UK. The project aims to transform individual lives and make the world a better place, by enabling people to understand themselves and how their minds work, since so many problems first begin in our thinking. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/16092155

Michael Fischer 08/26/2020

Michael Fischer Michael Fischer, a very good friend of mine, is the country manager at the Movember Foundation in Europe. Today, Michael tells us about the Movember Foundation's role as a change-maker, and how they go about making changes to the face of men's health. /episode/index/show/scottpoynton/id/15760418

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